Episode #227 - When was Peak Volvo?

Episode #227 - When was Peak Volvo?

Author: Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson June 3, 2026 Duration: 1:04:23
We strongly endorse some Swede speed round these parts, but when did Volvo actually peak as a brand? The fellas each pick their target year and defend it to the death. Did they get it right? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

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.
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Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode #186 - Automotive News! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:32
Living on the bleeding edge of the goings on in the automotive space is not what this podcast does. So that's exactly what the fellas try and do in this all car world new episode.
Episode #185 - The Hidden Costs of Project Cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
The fellas issue a dire warning for those wanting to emulate their turd box rich lavish lifestyles. Project cars are freakin' expensive. Some costs are obvious, while some can really sneak up on you. Let's explore some o…
Episode #184 - Un-American Muscle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
The fellas adopt a more global view on the traditionally American centric muscle car. Which foreign country did the best impersonation and will we ever see a modern interpretation of the hallowed muscle car.
Episode #183 - 20 Years or Younger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:08
No, the fellas are NOT the ones who have found the Epstien client list, they're simply talking about newer cars this week. Specifically, 20 year old or younger cars that offer up a good time and have some enthusiast chop…
Episode #182 - Tourist Car Collecting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:52
Whom amongst us hasn't had a wondering automotive eye when traveling abroad, seeing all of these exotic automotive offerings that we don't get here. The fellas burn some time day dreaming of far off lands, and thinking a…
Episode #181 - The Case For a Fun Daily [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:38
In this soul searching episode (spoiler alert, it's cold and empty in there) the fellas discuss the merits of having a daily driver that is also a fun thing to use. Should Frank replace his super competent daily driver t…
Episode #180 - Bottom of the Barrel Turd Boxes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:54
We favor an endearing turd box quite well round these parts, but there exists an irredeemable class of vehicle even further removed from greatness. On this heartfelt episode, the boys single out vehicles that lack any se…
Episode #179 - Thrifty Adventure Rigs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:26
The fellas get extra pragmatic (cheap as all hell) on this very special episode (aren't they all?) and shed some light on a multitude of adventure rigs fiscally viable to the thrifty enthusiast out there. Lots of truck f…
Episode #178 - $3,500 Rally Car Reveal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:14
The suspense has been literally killing the fellas to hold back their secret $3,500 rally car purchases. This very episode contains that sweet sweet release. What obscure rides did the boys secure?
Episode #177 - BADge Engineering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
Badge engineering in the automotive world is when an OEM will take one model of car, make some (usually superficial) changes to it, slap the logo of another brand on it and call it a new car. Sometimes this works out jus…