Check Engine Podcast

It's that time of year again! It's time for our review of the commercials from this year's Big Game! From short films that don't really advertise anything to masterclasses in Swedish minimalist design, we review them all. 1-10. What makes a 10/10 commercial for you? Cute animals? Catchy songs and dance? Social commentary? Listen in today and let us know! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

After a bit of a break, we shake off the rust and make our triumphant return! We discuss what kept us busy over the winter break and then dive into some car news, motorsports news, and even are take a swipe at trying to fix NASCAR AGAIN! Join us, and welcome back! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, the boys seek to bring a little dose cheer just before Christmas! We'll get Andrew used to the idea of a Christmas list and do a little bit of a news roundup in a short episode. Hope you all enjoy, have a Happy Holidays, and we'll see you in 2022! If you're feeling extra merry and want to pass on a little holiday joy to us, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, we interview dealer service guru from Green Bay, Nick's cousin, and all-around good guy, Brad Williquette. We tap into Brad's industry expertise earned by years in the automotive dealership service field. He helps us answer some of our burning questions about why things are the way they are at dealerships, passes on a little bit of personal wisdom (especially regarding pizza!), and shares some of his best stories from years of dealing with automotive service customers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

In this episode, we discuss a simply WILD F1 race in Saudi Arabia before delving into much more nerdy matters. Ready your character sheets, adventurers and prepare to figure out where YOUR car falls on our Dungeons and Dragons alignment grid. Are you chaotic evil? Lawful good? The rare, true neutral? We go over where some of our favorite cars fit in this trusty, tabletop gaming tool and choose which cars represent the perfect archetype for each alignment! If you feel the urge to support our party and provide us with gold for services rendered, please consider supporting us at https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

In this week's episode, we throw the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and take a deep dive into Car and Driver's top 15 most beautiful cars of 2021 and tell them how they did. Right? Wrong? Close? Split decision? This one generated some deep discussions for us! We also covered the microchip shortage's impact on car features and Tristan makes a bold proclamation! Listen in today! If you're a fan of what we're up to, feel free to support us at https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

In our second episode back, we go over some recent auto racing news, poke our noses in to see what SEMA is up to and, as always, bring the judgement! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

That's right! We're back everyone! After a little hiatus, we have a new episode for you, and this one's special. This week, we look at some of the best (and a lot of the worst) car "costumes" around, just in time for Halloween. From full build kits to glue on parts, we take a look at cars dressed up as other cars for Halloween. These come to us courtesy of the interesting products generated by the kit car market and hobbyists around the world! Join us for some laughs, some honestly impressed "wow"s, and a little bit of disbelief!   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

With Andrew standing by, waiting to greet the newest member of the CEP family, Nick and Tristan run a two man show! This week, along with some car news roundups, we recap our we weekend at Road America for the IMSA races. The weekend was full of racing, stories, and a CEP-standard two scoops of bad weather, and we can't wait to tell you about it!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

We’re back! After finally ripping Andrew away from his Minecraft obsession and back to his microphone, we’re finally back to discuss some car news within the CEP family, as well as some very exciting motorsports news from the last week. We also preview what you can expect from us during our trip to Road America! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This episode, the guys discuss the British GP, a dash of the NBA Finals (We're NOT a basketball podcast...), our NEW MERCH, and then arrive at our main feature: Inspired by the good time we had choosing a car for Andrew's mom last week, we decide to use our talents to bestow* the gift of painstakingly chosen automobiles on 12 of our friends, family members, and coworkers! *Without your help, we cannot ACTUALLY bestow these gifts. If you don't want us to be liars, go ahead and buy some merchandise and help us live up to our imagined generosity! https://styledaesthetic.com/popupshop/product-category/checkenginepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This episode, the guys take a look at (read: criticize harshly) some more WatchMojo lists, and then we turn our talents to the more noble pursuit of real-life consumer advice for the mother of one of our hosts! Listen in today for some laughs at WatchMojo's expense and to see what we recommend for a mom-mobile! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

After a little time away, the boys return with a motorsports roundup (including some discussion on the current NASCAR frontrunner) and we FINALLY follow through on the promise of... license plates! What could be more "car culture" than your car's name tag? We discuss the best and worst designs, our favorite designs (regardless of whether they are good or bad), slogans on license plates, and the whole idea of custom plates. Listen in today to see what we think and let us know what you think. Special edition plate? Customized vanity plate? Old school? How do you feel about license plates? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, your Check Engine Podcast hosts set out to drive the Porsche purists up a wall! We dig deep into the possibilities that are opened up by Porsche's bespoke car building service: "Exclusive Manufaktur". What do we dream of doing to the likes of Chris Harris? Front-engined 911s? Rear-engined Cayennes? GASOLINE Taycans?! Listen in today to see what we cook up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, the guys catch up assorted motorsports happenings from the last two weeks, including Nick's visit to Indianapolis and a wild finish in Azerbaijan. After that, we deal with the fallout of the wild things that bots are writing into WatchMojo lists... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, the boys return to the tried and true "open episode" with a mini Motorsports Roundup, coverage of the aptly named Ford F-150 Lightning, and the MOST IMPORTANT TOYOTA ANNOUNCEMENT EVER... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

This week, Andrew asks Nick and Tristan to "read this article and trust me". This lead to an episode full of Deep Thoughts as we investigate the ways in which we (and perhaps others) experience cars themselves, driving, and other aspects of car culture. Hop aboard for this voyage of discovery! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

In this episode, the boys discuss possibly the most important part of the car: the cockpit. From retro-curiosities, to fighter jet supercars, to the lap of luxury, the cockpit of any car is what you'll see and experience the most! It's the interface between the car and the driver. Where human meets machine. Why have we never discussed this before! Listen in today to see what we find to be the most important aspects of the driver's seat! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

Anyone remember the Eddie Bauer edition Ford SUVs? The L.L. Bean and Subaru collabs? Whatever happened to the good, old-fashioned, cross-marketing opportunity? Surely people who buy cars buy other things, right? We know they do. So, in this episode, we examine some opportunities for some interesting (even useful?) special editions that could be created by combining some of our favorite car brands with some of our favorite OTHER brands. Listen in today and let us know if you have any clever opportunities for BRAND SYNERGY! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support

In this episode, we discuss the concept of the "Halo Car" and its status among some of the more prominent automakers. Do they have one? Should the have one? If they DO have one, should it be the one they currently have? Or something else? Lots of questions! Listen in today to see what we think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkenginepodcast/support