Latest Robert ross Podcast Episodes
72 - "Inside Car Auctions" with Mecum Auction host John Kraman
Cars That Matter - January 23, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsToday, Cars That Matter has the great fortune of welcoming on the legendary John Kraman to the show. John is the host of the Mecum Broadcast where he gets to fully represent all the car fans of the world on Motortrend TV. Robert and Mecum start by chatting (3:50) about how televised car auc...
71 - “Italian Car Restoration” with Gary Bobileff of Bobileff Motorcar Company
Cars That Matter - December 08, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsCars That Matter is back with a special episode. On this week’s show, Robert chats with long time competition judge and owner of Bobileff Motorcar company Gary Bobileff. Gary specializes in Italian car restoration and is one of the leaders in the country for his custom work. Gary and Robert sta...
70 - "Le Mans" (1971) 50th Anniversary with Derek Bell, Marshall Terrill, and Jay Gillotti
Cars That Matter - June 28, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter Robert introducing the panel of guests, Robert asks Derek to describe what it was really like to drive in Le Mans in the 1970s (3:20). Then Marshall explains how the film came to be (6:15) and Jay dives into the intertwined histories of the movies and the 917 (7:17). Then Robert puts the c...
69 - Bobby Haas, Stacey Mayfield, Haas Moto Museum, and "Leaving Tracks"
Cars That Matter - June 21, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter Robert justifies an entire episode about motorcycles, he introduces Bobby Haas and Stacey Mayfield and asks them to detail their museum (1:59), its stunning collection (6:57), and how they go about commissioning custom bikes (13:14). Following a short break, Robert redirects the conversat...
68 - Alexander Klatt, Automobili Estrema, and Fulminea
Cars That Matter - June 14, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter a brief introduction, Robert asks Alex to detail the recent founding of Automobili Estrema (1:46) and how he got involved with Fulminea and what the vehicle is designed to be (3:22). Then Robert and Alex share their thoughts on the rapid embracing of electric vehicles (13:53). After a sho...
67 - Marlon Goldberg and Workshop 5001
Cars That Matter - June 07, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Marlon, Robert asks about the origins and goals of the company (1:26) before diving into some specific models Robert had seen in Marlon's workshop (6:41). Then, the two men dig into the details of the engines and how Marlon approaches his work on those parts of the automobiles ...
66 - "Jeep: Past, Present, and Future" with Paul Bruno, Randall Withrow, and Mark Allen
Cars That Matter - May 31, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn honor of Memorial Day, Robert Ross re-examines the origins of Jeep--a vehicle that ultimately turned the tides of WW2 for America. By delving back into interviews with author Paul Bruno and Director Head of Design for Jeep, along with a new interview with Randall Withrow of the U.S. Veterans ...
65 - Mark Allen and Jeep
Cars That Matter - May 24, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introductions, Robert asks Mark to delve into the origins of Jeep as a brand and how it was 'sold' to Americans following WWII (1:07). Then Mark drills down into how Jeep upholds the 'authentic' reputation it's had since its creation (3:35), how new designs must pay tribute to its past (6:...
64 - Tim McGrane and M1 Concourse
Cars That Matter - May 17, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Tim, Robert asks Tim to explain what make M1 Concourse so special and the events that will be held there (21:20), including by focusing on the Woodward Dream Cruise and Show (4:41). Then detours to discuss their own personal relationship as it has related to cars over the years...
63 - Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton, and the Original Venice Crew - Pt. 2
Cars That Matter - May 10, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJim Marietta and Ted Sutton, members of the Original Venice Crew, join to discuss their time working with Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington, and the purpose of their new company and the cars they seek to create and preserve. Robert picks up where they left off and Jim e...
62 - Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton, and the Original Venice Crew - Pt. 1
Cars That Matter - May 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJim Marietta and Ted Sutton, members of the Original Venice Crew, discuss their time working with Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington, and the purpose of their new company and the cars they seek to create and preserve. Robert introduces Jim and Ted (0:39) and Jim explain...
"Classic" Cars That Matter - Conversations with Carroll Shelby // Reissue
Cars That Matter - April 26, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis week, we revisit a "Classic" Episode of Cars That Matter: Conversations with Carroll Shelby. In anticipation of next week's guests, who knew and worked with Shelby, Robert shares previously unheard conversations recorded eight years apart, introducing you to the man behind the legend and re...
61 - McKeel Hagerty, Hagerty Group, and The Next Generation of Car Collectors
Cars That Matter - April 19, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter some introductory banter, Robert dives into what Hagerty Insurance does (2:22). Then, McKeel shares a story of how he realized he should take his company to the next level by introducing initiatives for the next generation of car collectors (5:01). Then McKeel shares the different ways tha...
60 - Dustin Krause and the 2021 VW ID.4
Cars That Matter - April 12, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introductions, Robert and Dustin begin by discussing the road trip he recently completed in the 2021 VW ID.4 (0:57), what the ID.4 means to Volkswagen (4:10), and the benefits that come from owning an electric vehicle and what makes the ID.4 different (7:07). Then Robert asks Dustin to exp...
59 - "Cars That Matter" with Eddie Sotto and guest Robert Ross Pt. 2
Cars That Matter - April 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEddie jumps straight back into the conversation by asking about Robert's fascination with watches and analog vs. digital (0:35) before digging into what makes a car 'matter' to Robert (3:04). Then Robert shares his regrets over the current 'grill wars' on the road and the loss of honest design i...
58 - "Cars That Matter" with Eddie Sotto and guest Robert Ross Pt. 1
Cars That Matter - March 29, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Robert, Eddie asks Robert to detail where his passions originated in his childhood (2:43). Then Eddie and Robert consider the value and purpose of collections and how one approaches them (4:23) before finding out where his early interest in cars came from (7:46) and touching on...
57 - Bert Voet and "Carchitecture: Houses with Horsepower"
Cars That Matter - March 22, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFollowing introductions, Robert asks Bert to reveal some details of how his book, Carchitecture: Houses with Horsepower, came together (1:30). Then, Robert dives into some chapters, photographs, and cars that caught his attention, including 'Classical Gas' (4:03) and a rare BMW 502 called the '...
56 - Charlie Randall and McIntosh Labs
Cars That Matter - March 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Charlie Randall, Robert asks how Charlie got started at McIntosh Labs and how the company has changed over his time there (1:44). Then, Charlie shares McIntosh's partnership with Jeep on the upcoming release of their re-launched Wagoneer (5:05). Robert and Charlie discuss the p...
55 - Sam Fiorani and AutoForecast Solutions
Cars That Matter - March 08, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsRobert Ross is joined (virtually) by Sam Fiorani to discuss the disruption of electric vehicles, the global market shift into trucks and SUVs, and the future of the car collector industry at large. After introductions, Robert asks Sam to share how he ended up at AutoForecast Solutions (1:08) an...
54 - Rich Truesdell, Mark Fletcher, and "1970 Maximum Muscle" Pt. 2
Cars That Matter - March 01, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsRobert Ross is joined again (virtually) by Rich Truesdell and Mark Fletcher to finish their conversation about the history, design, and impact of the American Muscle Car on automotive history. Robert gets things going right away by asking Rich and Mark what muscle cars they'd each put in their ...
53 - Rich Truesdell, Mark Fletcher, and "1970 Maximum Muscle" Pt. 1
Cars That Matter - February 22, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introductions, Rich explains the origins of their book "1970 Maximum Muscle" (2:20) and Mark explains the criteria for determining what Muscle Cars made it into their book (5:07). Mark and Rich explain that muscle cars were designed to appeal to the youth of the era, which was challenging ...
52 - Greg Stanley and The Collector Car Podcast
Cars That Matter - February 15, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter an introduction, Robert asks Greg to share what The Collector Car Podcast is about and its unique approach and connection to the auction marketplace (1:18). Then, the two men turn their attention towards some recent auction surprises, including the recent Bonhams auction in Scottsdale, AZ ...
51 - Scott Williamson and Photodesign Studios Pt. 2
Cars That Matter - February 08, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsRobert jumps right back in by asking how many and what variety of cars and collections Scott has photographed, including some favorites (0:41), before turning his attention to an interesting project Scott did involving American muscle cars (5:11), and the importance of good design and provenance...
50 - Scott Williamson and Photodesign Studios Pt. 1
Cars That Matter - February 01, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsRobert begins by introducing and describing his long-time friendship with Scott Williamson (1:11). Scott then shares how a trip to Antarctica as a young man ultimately introduced him to the world of photography (3:38), how he moved to commercial photography (5:56), and how his unique history wit...
49 - Matthew Hranek and "A Man & His Car"
Cars That Matter - January 25, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsRobert begins by sharing the story of how he and Matthew met at the Inaugural Chantilly Concours and shared a deeper appreciation for art and luxury (1:05). Then Matthew shares his unconventional path to a men's style expert through photography (4:15), the founding of the William Brown Project (...
48 - Jakob Greisen and Bonhams' 10th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction
Cars That Matter - January 18, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Jakob, Robert shifts the conversation to discuss how Bonhams will be handling online auctions and how that's changed things for bidders (2:03) before examining some special cars going on sale (3:58), such as a Curtis (4:47) , a '58 Porsche Speedster (6:19), a '56 Continental Ma...
47 - Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Elana Scherr
Cars That Matter - January 11, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter an introduction, Robert dives in to uncover the impetus for the book (2:02) before jumping into the advice that truly set Don on his path to become an automotive icon and his early life in the San Fernando Valley (3:44). Then Don shares the origins of his nickname "The Snake" and his rival...
46 - Jon Housholder and "Best in Class: The Making of a Concours D'Elegance"
Cars That Matter - January 04, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter a brief introduction, Robert and Jon begin by discussing "Best in Class," a documentary about the first-ever Audrain Concours D'Elegance (1:15). Then Jon continues to share his unique approaches and insights in his films "The Golden Hour" (10:55), "Unrivaled" (15:28), and "100,000 Cameras....
45 - The Jenkins' Volkswagen Bus
Cars That Matter - December 28, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPreserving a piece of history: 'Most vehicles that sit outside unattended for four decades aren’t destined to ever move again. But this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Station Wagon isn’t just any Bus – it’s a piece of civil-rights history, and a memory of a family that spent decades working to ma...
44 - Donald Osborne and the Audrain Automobile Museum
Cars That Matter - December 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAfter introducing Donald, Robert discusses Donald's fairly recent appointment as CEO of the Audrain and the efforts Donald is undertaking to increase the outreach of the museum (2:30), before turning to the origins of the building housing the collection (4:43) and some of the ways the museum is ...
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