Another Pointless Automotive Podcast

Another Pointless Automotive Podcast

Author: Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson Language: English Episodes: 100
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson are fully aware that the automotive media landscape is already overcrowded, which is precisely why they decided to add to the noise with Another Pointless Automotive Podcast. Embracing a title that says it all, they’ve carved out a space for conversations that other shows might deem too trivial, too weird, or just plain unnecessary. You’ll hear them meander through absolutely everything on four wheels, from the deeply mundane specifics of windshield wiper fluid preferences to wildly absurd hypotheticals about classic car ownership in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s a refreshingly honest and often hilarious take that acknowledges most car talk is, in the grand scheme, pretty unimportant. This podcast thrives in that delightful gray area between genuine enthusiast knowledge and sheer, unadulterated silliness. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a couple of friends in a garage, debating topics with zero stakes but maximum passion. If you’re tired of overly polished, data-driven automotive content and just want to enjoy some relaxed, unpredictable chatter about cars, technology, and oddball hobbies, this is the pointlessly perfect listen.
Episodes
Episode #221 - Cult of Coupe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:23
Coupe are cool, just no avoiding that... then where did they all go? Used to be mandatory than an OEM needed to make a coupe version of nearly all of their sedan models. Are coupes no longer cool? Did Chadwick share an i…
Episode #220 - Actual Dream Cars as Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:18
Frank has a theory that most kids of a certain age, didn't ever really dream of owning a Porsche 911. Does Chadwick agree? The dudes kick back and reminisce about the cars that they actually dreamed of as children, what…
Episode #219 - All Hail Suzuki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:33
Suzuki is certainly one of the lesser known Japanese OEMs that once sold vehicles in these here United States, but the boys like em. Let's take a deep dive into the brand's colorful model lineup. ***Want to support the p…
Episode #218 - Budget Overlander Reveal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:30
The fellas have actually done it, they have each bought a vehicle for their budget overland challenge and have not shared their purchases with each other yet. Until now! Did they do well? Tune in to find out! ***Want to…
Episode #217 - When Was Peak Mitsubishi? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:19
Every automaker peaked at some point in history. Zero people think that 2026 is the absolute zenith for Mitsubishi, so... when was this specific zaibatsu at their best? The dudes sit down to flesh it all out. ***Want to…
Episode #216 - No Sport Variant, But Deserved One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:45
We love talking about hot versions of more mundane cars here on the pod, but what about all of those norm core whips that never hot a spicy variant? The fellas talk about hot versions that should have been made and dry d…
Episode #215 - Automotive Grudge Match: Olds vs. Mercury [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:12
In a grudge match that no decent person would ever ask for, we pit Oldsmobile against Mercury. Don't leave just yet, there are actually some pretty damn cool cars worth examining here. Get it on! ***Want to support the p…
Episode #214 - Pony Boys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:24
The dudes talk lots about the more obscure side of fun cars, but the Ford Mustang is something the fellas have experience with, and thus wanted to burn an episode talking horses. In an Ep that would make Mr. Hands blush,…
Episode #213 - APA Pod Cheap Overland Brainstorm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:48
Fresh off the heels of their wildly unsuccessful "Cheap Rally Car" challenge, the boys begin to explore the ill-planned idea of having a "cheap overland" challenge. What could possibly go wrong this time? ***Want to supp…
Episode #212 - Only Car Folks Would Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:34
Ever been told that timing belts aren't that important and only take 15 mins to change? How about that tire age doesn't matter if it still has tread? Yeah, we certainly have. Tune in for a discussion that only car folks…