The Weekly Driver Podcast

The Weekly Driver Podcast

Author: Michael Kahn Language: English Episodes: 100
Every seven days, The Weekly Driver Podcast pulls off the main road for a conversation that’s about more than just horsepower and torque. With James Raia and Bruce Aldrich behind the wheel, the discussion travels through the entire landscape of car culture, from the latest industry news and in-depth vehicle documentaries to the personal stories and societal shifts that happen on four wheels. This isn't a dry specs sheet or a simple review show. Instead, you’ll hear thoughtful commentary on how automobiles intersect with our leisure, history, and daily lives, uncovering narratives that often go unnoticed. The hosts’ long-running partnership brings a comfortable, informed dynamic to each episode, whether they’re debating a headline, analyzing a classic car’s legacy, or sharing an unexpected find from a local show. Tune in for a ride that treats the automotive world as a living, breathing character full of fascinating detours and destinations. The journey is different each time you listen to this podcast, but it’s always driven by a genuine passion for the stories found in the driver’s seat.
Episodes
#153, Author Russell Hayes’ new book on VW beetle, bus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
Russell Hayes, like all automotive industry book authors, is passionate about his subject matter. Hayes' interests cover several iconic carmakers, including his latest effort celebrating the 75th and 70th anniversaries o…
#152, Jonathan Pierce of Harman gives good sound advice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
The next time you hear the quality of the auto system in your vehicle, it's likely Johnathan Pierce of Harman had something to do with it. Pierce, Senior Manager of Global Experiential R&D for Car Audio at Harman, leads…
#149, #150: The Weekly Driver Podcast celebrates 3 years (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:24
The Weekly Driver Podcast debuted in September 2017. Bruce Aldrich and I had already been working together on automotive YouTube videos and attending car shows together for several years. A podcast seemed like an ideal n…
#147, Electrify America debuts new coast-to-coast route [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
Driving across the United States in an electric vehicle takes planning and patience. For car owners driving an EV or considering a green car alternative, the challenge has been simplified. Electrify America recently anno…
#146, Carmel (Ind.) mayor Jim Brainard has city in circles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
Jim Brainard has a law degree, but he's spent the past quarter-century thinking about circles. It's a compliment, and it's likely the reason why Carmel, Indiana is internationally famous. The mayor of the 102,000-populat…
#145, Author unloads on Takata in new Killer Airbags book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:17
Jerry W. Cox has a stark warning for the driving public. He says 12 million cars and trucks on U.S. roads have defective Takata-made airbags that still have not been replaced. Cox, a former consultant for the now-defunct…
#144, Rolls-Royce is back with a wicked ghost of a machine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
Rolls-Royce has long represented elegance and sophistication in automobiles most often named after ghosts. There have been years of exception. Used Rolls-Royce models, particularly in the company's native England, were h…
#141, 2021 Ford Bronco debuts; Hagerty expert praises icon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
Nearly a quarter-century after it was last made, the new Ford Bronco makes its debut today (July 13) with as much anticipation as any new vehicle in recent memory. Often cited as the first Sport Utility Vehicle, the Bron…
#140, RV expert Chuck Woodbury discusses Covid-19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
Chuck Woodbury has traveled in his motorhome for as long as two years at a time. He recently returned to his Washington state home from a seven-month RV trip that began as an expected far shorter journey. It quickly chan…
#136, Prof. Brian Marks talks cars, Covid-19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:48
Brian Marks is the Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program at the University of New Haven in West Haven, Conn. He has a Ph.D. in Economics, a law degree, several additional titles and plenty of…