Synopsis
Auto Off Topic is a weekly podcast where we talk cars, adventures with cars or anything that might be related to cars. Well even have the occasional guest.This is a cautionary podcast about rusty bolts, blown head gaskets, snapped timing belts, spun bearings and janky wiring. We'll share the highs and lows of old car/project car ownership. It won't be all horror; in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, we actually drive some interesting cars when they aren't broken and do some fun things with them. Brad and Andrew are two car enthusiasts who willingly live in New England and have been best friends for over 30 years.Our theme song "Z/28" is graciously provided by the band Z/28. Follow and support them here:https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfree/https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28
Episodes
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Double Nickel
12/10/2017 Duration: 01h20minFor 23 years the national speed limit in the United States was 55 mph. Doesn't that seem crazy? Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Montero Failure and Recovery
09/10/2017 Duration: 01h01minBrad and Andrew take some listener questions as Ken Mitchell hangs out with us for a little bit on this episode. Then Brad and Andrew go over project updates. the lost episode and broken Montero recovery. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Painted Bus
05/10/2017 Duration: 01h08minKen Mitchell of Painted Bus stopped by to talk mural painting, air-cooled VWs and Subaru drivetrain swaps. We had a great time and hop you enjoyed this one. If you live locally in Massachusetts you can see Ken's work displayed in public in Salem MA. Follow Ken on FB https://www.facebook.com/paintedbus/ or IG @PaintedBusPlease Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Seltzer Snobs
21/09/2017 Duration: 58minWe start a beef with LaCroix and talk a bit about Andrew's wedding, how depressing K Mart is and answer some listener questions. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Wedding Daze, Where's my car?
14/09/2017 Duration: 26minLast episode till after Andrew's Wedding. All of Brad's cars are broken, so Andrew picked Brad up at work and we recorded podcast on the way home in the Galant.
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The King
05/09/2017 Duration: 44minBrad and Andrew do a quick recap of the Lime Rock Historics on Saturday. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Historic Questions
31/08/2017 Duration: 59minWe can't wait to check out the Historics at Lime Rock Park and answer some listener questions. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Going To Get Ice Cream
28/08/2017 Duration: 41minWe ventured out of the studio for this episode and tried a mobile podcast while Brad drove Andrew's new daily WRX. Andrew's fiance Stephanie joined us as we headed for Ice cream. We go nostalgic about a 13 year old WRX and talked about Mitsubishi owner's day and some project car and wedding updates.Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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DSM Safe Space
24/08/2017 Duration: 01h56minThis week we are joined by 1/2 of the Cammed and Tubbed Podcast Cam VanDerHorst. We've been listing to Cam for a while on Cammed and Tubbed and if was finally great to have him on our show. We just did what car enthusiasts do, shot the shit about cars we owned and stuff that's related to cars that we like. It was a very off topic episode, but a lot of fun. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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FORTY FIVE
17/08/2017 Duration: 54minA few project updates and some Q & A. We talk some scale cars and reminisce about old slot car tracks. Come find us at the Lime Rock Historics on Labor Day weekend! Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Actually Episode 44
15/08/2017 Duration: 43minThis is part of our new two episodes a week format. This one is just a classic Brad and Andrew episode. We cover some project car updates and events. Also, Andrew tells Brad the wrong episode number. SORRY DUDE. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Adventure Driven Design
10/08/2017 Duration: 01h18minWell it finally happened, we messed up the episode number and it wasn't Brad's fault. Andrew wrote the wrong number down. Anyway, Josh (IncorporatedX) co-owner of Adventure Driven Design stopped by to talk about old Mitsubishis, adventures and his company. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/"Z/28" by Z/28 is our title music. Listen to Z/28 at https://nobodyridesforfree.bandcamp.com/album/z28 and like them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/nobodyridesforfreeKeep your cars analog!
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Tobacco is bad
07/08/2017 Duration: 01h20minDan Downey of Downey Dirty Racing joins us for a second episode and we go over project car updates. Take some listener questions and generally just talk some cars, some it goes way OFF TOPIC. Thanks for listeningPlease Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/Keep your cars analog!
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DowneyDirtyRacing
03/08/2017 Duration: 01h12minDan Downey of Downey Dirty Racing stops by to talk about his Rally E30, getting started in rally and running the New England Forest Rally. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/Keep your cars analog!
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Ditchhookers towing
27/07/2017 Duration: 59minOur first return guest, Jordan stops by to recap our weekend at the New England Forest Rally (NEFR). We cover a few small project car updates and some general goings on.
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Dog Box Days of Summer
20/07/2017 Duration: 23minShort episode this week as we prep for the New England Forest Rally. Andrew has been driving the '99 "Who's that Knocking" Montero. Andrew tinted the window's in the Montero himself and is enjoying the ice cold A/C the truck has. Brad's Blue '78 Colt is trying to stay cool and is having some issues with the cooling system. Thanks to Bee line Coffee for keeping us caffeinated.
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Climb to the Clouds
13/07/2017 Duration: 56minBrad and Andrew discuss Climb to the Clouds and take some listener questions. We even have some audio of our favorite cars.
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Work Life Parallel with Brian Driggs
06/07/2017 Duration: 01h10minAndrew managed to bork the first 20 mins by not hitting record, so we did our best to recreate it. It's been one of those weeks. Brian Driggs of Gearbox Magazine and now Work Life Parallel. We talk about professional life and car life and how those two things are not mutually exclusive. Cars may be a serious hobby, but lots of professional and personal bonds have been developed over the years. Skills and work ethic have also been learned. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Music.Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by Vintage Imports of New England http://vintageimportsne.com/Keep your cars analog!
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Rally Sprint bonus episode
30/06/2017 Duration: 51minIn this special bonus edition Friday episode; Brad, Andrew went to volunteer at the Team O'Neil rally sprint. We have some project car updates on the '99 Montero and took some listener questions.