Talks That Stay With You

Are you really a car enthusiast if you don't consume any car podcasts? Luckily, there's a slew of amazing shows out there that'll keep you hanging on every last word. These shows deliver unfiltered stories, expert insights, and a real love for all things on four wheels. Buckle up—here's a list specially built for car lovers who want more than just engine noise.

1. Past Gas By Donut Media

Imagine history class in a garage, dripping with engine oil and attitude. Past Gas plunges deep into motoring’s unsung moments, like illegal street or forgotten prototypes. Donut Media’s animated storytelling style keeps your curiosity pinned at the redline.

2. CarCast

This one speaks directly to gearheads who demand grit and horsepower in their conversation. Hosts Adam Carolla and Bill Goldberg steer the show through vintage cars, industry trends, and personal stories from the garage. The talks are bold, loud, and never sugar-coated.

3. The Collecting Cars Podcast With Chris Harris

With Chris Harris at the helm, Collecting Cars surgically dissects the joy of ownership. It’s not about hoarding exotics but understanding their soul. You’ll feel every rev, whether it’s a barn find or a Bugatti.

4. Everyday Driver Car Debate

This podcast practically doubles as your garage therapist. Paul and Todd take real listener dilemmas—“Should I sell my Miata for a GR86?”—and untangle the emotional threads. Their tailored advice guides are rare in this space.

5. The Smoking Tire Podcast

If you crave unfiltered chat and high-octane opinions, this one’s a treat. Matt Farah brings racers, engineers, and collectors into the studio and lets the good times roll. Conversations spill over with passion, a tinge of humor, and lots of laughter.

6. EV News Daily

Do you want to stay ahead of the electric curve? EV News Daily updates you with swift, digestible segments on tech breakthroughs and even touches on charging drama. It’s your daily jolt of insight, especially if you’re considering ditching the pump.

7. Car Chat

Sam Moores curates dialogues that feel more like fireside chats than interviews. The guest list spans from designers to race legends, and each story illuminates what drives human obsession with machines. Here, expect in-depth knowledge that works in the real world.

8. The Carmudgeon Show

Two crusty, brilliant minds named Jason Cammisa and Derek Tam-Scott collide in The Carmudgeon Show. The pair delivers irreverent but razor-sharp commentary on everything from hypercars to econoboxes. Think of it as car culture’s version of fine whisky: perfectly aged.

9. Spike’s Car Radio

This podcast reads like an open-air Malibu cruise, which is always scenic. Spike Feresten blends Hollywood stories with genuine automotive insight, making each episode as comfortable as slipping into a tailored Italian driver’s seat. Expect laughs and some L.A. glam.

10. The Auto Hub Show

Industry movers and disruptors enter The Auto Hub Show spotlight to debate future trends, current wins, policy quirks, and retail revolutions. If you’re aiming to thrive in the business side of cars, this is your strategy session on wheels.

11. Autoline Daily

Do you want facts fast? Autoline Daily is your espresso shot of global auto news. In just minutes, it covers everything from trade shifts to production updates. But don’t let the brief format fool you because it hits harder than a pressurized turbo spool.

12. Future Of Mobility

Brandon Bartneck’s podcast explores the fork in the road where AI, sustainability, and transport policy meet. It challenges how you define a vehicle, not just by combustion or chrome but by code and context. It’s thought-provoking, to say the least.

13. Under The Hood Show

In this podcast, rubber meets repair. Callers call in to bring in busted air cons and stubborn codes, and hosts dish out fixes with wit and accuracy. No matter where you are listening from, this podcast builds your confidence, tool by tool.

14. The Diesel Podcast

Turbo spool and torque figures take center stage here. In The Diesel Podcast, the hosts, Chris and Paul, cater to serious tuners and shop heads who live and breathe compression ignition. You’ll hear shop owners, brand reps, and car owners give hard data and candid remarks.

15. Dirt Nerds Podcast

Do you want dirt racing with all the grit? This podcast gives you weekly hits of grassroots tales, pitlane gossip, new updates, and oval track adrenaline. It captures the raw energy of dirt scenes that most media overlooks.

16. Petrolicious Talks

A refined celebration of automotive elegance, Petrolicious Talks appeals to aesthetes and purists alike. It captures the soul of iconic machines through rich storytelling and curated guests. Listening feels like flipping through a vintage Alfa brochure with leather gloves on.

17. Driven To Fail

This rare gem dives deeper into the missteps and mechanical mayhem that make car culture so human. Hosted by journalist Sam Smith, Driven To Fail reminds listeners that behind every pristine resto is a junkyard tale worth telling. One that you had better listen to before you become a victim.

18. Cars Yeah

Mark Greene interviews inspiring people who live and breathe cars—designers, racers, collectors, and beyond. The show takes you behind the wheel of their life journeys, highlighting how the automobile world drives passion and purpose. It’s motivational with a motor oil twist.

19. Overcrest: A Vintage Motorsport Podcast

A moody, cinematic dive into the past and present of car culture, Overcrest presents narrative storytelling with immersive interviews. From obscure rally legends to forgotten highways, it’s the kind of podcast you play while chasing a sunrise on twisty roads.

20. Car Talk With MotorWeek

This spin-off from the beloved TV show blends test drives, tech explainers, and panel discussions with old-school charm. The MotorWeek team keeps things tight and insightful with episodes that balance nostalgia and news. Perfect for those who want something authoritative but not stuffy.