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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Podcast Episodes
Episode #176 - Rally Car Prospects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
The boys decided to up (or more realistically lower) the ante for the next Driving While Awesome (DWA) Rally by implementing a rather restrictive budget of only $3,500. Yes, that's for the car, maintenance, and mods. Yow…
Episode #175 - All Bark and No Bite Cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:25
Talking the talk, but not being able to walk the walk, makes for a very sad car. This week the boys detail some rides that brought the image hard, but were armed with only a limp noodle (phrasing). You heard that right.
Episode #174 - Coupe vs. Sedan Turf War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:35
The ancient war between coupe and sedan has been unearthed once again. Everything is an SUV now, but in the before times, this battle was one for the ages. Do you agree with our takes?
Episode #173 - Curse You Cash for Clunkers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:15
In what can only be described as their most solemn episode to date, the boys pour one out for the sweet rides sacrificed under the Cash for Clunkers program. Time to pay our respect to these poor automotive souls.
Episode #172 - Life after Leno's Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:02
The opposite of the dystopian future we all longingly anticipate could be in the cards if a certain piece of legislation is successful. Leno's laws seeks to provide shelter from the almighty smog monster for all vehicles…
Episode #171 - Another Side to the Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:03
So... what would have happened if Toyota made their take on the 911 in the 1990s? What if Pontiac took the Ford Bronco in the mid 1980s and created their own version? What if Chadwick's favorite auntie was Frank's creepy…
Episode #170 - The Geo Episode! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:54
Somehow the fellas have yet to dedicate an entire episode to the Geo brand. That ends here! Geo might be the greatest all captive import brand that ever was, and while most people think of it as a failed GM experiment th…
Episode #169 - Turbo, Supercharger, or Both? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:03
Boxers vs briefs...and then an actual topic. Turbos are cool. Superchargers are cool. Both are cool independently and united (Nissan March Super Turbo and modern Volvo). The boys attempt to pick a winner in the battle of…
Episode #168 - Circle Up the Wagons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:27
SUVs are just lifted wagons...fight us. We prefer the slicker looking, grounded to the ground, spacious wagon configuration versus all these highway clogging cross over clones. The boys cover some weird wagons and what m…
Episode #167 - Facebook Marketplace Finds! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:21
The dudebros are in a buying mood, so they are kicking back and sharing each other's Facebook Marketplace saved listing finds. Will Chadwick limp home something that needs a motor? Did Frank buy something that's about to…