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Season 2025

April 23, 2025

The Nomad Chronicles: Inside a Classic '57 Chevy

A lavender 1957 Chevy Nomad steals the spotlight at our Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise Inn broadcast from Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, Texas. Owner Jim Craven shares his three-year journey with this head-turning classic, detai...

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April 22, 2025

Racing Life: From Track Dreams to Victory Lane

From a pandemic hobby to podium finishes at prestigious races, Judd Holt's meteoric rise in the racing world exemplifies what's possible when passion meets persistence. Judd's story begins just four and a half years ago when,...

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April 21, 2025

Car Culture Chronicles

The rumble of vintage engines and the aroma of breakfast tacos fill the air as we broadcast live from the Tailpipes and Tacos cruise-in at Lupe' Tortilla in Katy, Texas. This popular gathering of automotive enthusiasts provid...

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April 20, 2025

Speed, Style, and Sonic Booms

Automotive passion takes center stage as we broadcast live from the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In at Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, Texas. The spring air is filled with the rumble of engines, the scent of breakfast tacos, an...

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April 18, 2025

Sue Mead and Optima Battery's Cam Douglas Take Us to the Heart of Off…

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April 17, 2025

Navigating the Automotive World Under Trump's Complex Tariffs

Trump's tariffs have created a labyrinth of regulations in the automotive world, with 25% duties on vehicle imports and additional tariffs layered on top for certain countries. This complex system has manufacturers, dealers, ...

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April 16, 2025

Station Wagon Nostalgia Meets Modern SUV Engineering

The evolution of family transport has come a long way from the wood-paneled station wagons of yesteryear. We take the wheel of two distinctly different approaches to modern family hauling with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid a...

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April 14, 2025

Extinct Icons: The 5 Car Manufacturers We Need Back on the Road

Automotive nostalgia takes center stage as we explore five legendary car manufacturers that deserve resurrection in today's market. From AMC's innovative Javelin AMX with its performance-focused design to Pontiac's revolution...

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April 13, 2025

Hot Rod Tour of Texas: Revving Up for 300+ Cars and Coastal Adventures

The road is calling, and the Hot Rod Tour of Texas is answering with an epic 488-mile journey across some of the Lone Star State's most scenic regions. Bobby Sparkman and Jeremy Taylor join us to unveil their meticulously cra...

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April 10, 2025

Mopar Madness at Hemi Hideout

Tucked away in Brookshire, Texas stands a temple to American automotive culture that defies expectations. This week, we broadcast live from HEMI Hideout, where owner John Hovis welcomes us into what he modestly describes as "...

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April 9, 2025

Cruising with Classics: From RAV4 Reviews to Vintage Car Auctions

From the fabulous HEMI Hideout in Brookshire, Texas comes an automotive enthusiast's dream episode packed with car reviews, market insights, and plenty of automotive banter. We kick things off with a thorough examination of t...

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April 8, 2025

From $113K Luxury SUVs to Overlooked Muscle Cars: This Week's Auto De…

The automotive world spans an incredible spectrum from practical daily drivers to ultra-luxury vehicles that cost more than many homes. We dive deep into both extremes with our detailed examinations of the completely redesign...

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April 7, 2025

Hemi Heaven: Exploring Rare Muscle Cars at the Fabuloso Hideout

The rumble of Hemi engines echoes through the cavernous space of the Fabuloso Hemi Hideout in Brookshire, Texas as we explore one of America's most impressive Mopar collections. John Hovis began his automotive journey at 18 y...

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April 6, 2025

Behind the Neon: Inside John Hovis's Legendary Car Collection

Broadcasting from John Hovis's legendary Hemi Hideout in Brookshire, Texas, we invite listeners into a wonderland of automotive memorabilia, rare Mopar muscle, and glowing neon signs. This special venue has transformed dramat...

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April 3, 2025

Auto Tariffs Tsunami: How 25% Tariffs Will Change American Car Markets

Something massive is about to shift in the American automotive marketplace. Starting next Wednesday, 25% tariffs will hit vehicles and parts imported from Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and essentially any foreign country—and...

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April 2, 2025

The EVolution of the Chevy Equinox: Drive Electric or Gas?

A silver Chevy Equinox EV glides silently through city streets—presenting a study in contrasts to the raw power of NASCAR's most intimidating drivers featured in today's jam-packed automotive roundup. Ford's quality control t...

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April 1, 2025

Two SUVs and the Gangsters of NASCAR

Dive into the electrified future of SUVs as we explore two distinctly different approaches to modern transportation. Our hands-on review of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV reveals the practical realities of living with an all-elect...

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March 31, 2025

Wrenches, Cartels, and 200mph Thrills: A Gearhead's Adventure

Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works takes us behind the scenes of high-performance vehicle builds and international racing adventures that push the boundaries of what's possible. From a meticulously restored Panos destined for ...

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March 30, 2025

Mustang Club Meet-ups and the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

Car enthusiasts across Texas are buzzing with activity as spring brings perfect weather for cruises, shows, and community gatherings. This episode takes you right into the heart of the action with a live call to Vernon Wilhel...

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March 27, 2025

Road Trip Ready: Family-Friendly Vehicles for 2025

What makes a vehicle truly family-friendly? Is it just about having enough cupholders and space for car seats, or is there something more to consider when shopping for your family's next ride? Alex Kwanton from U.S. News & Wo...

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March 26, 2025

Driving Innovation: Exploring the 2025 Lexus UX300 Hybrid SUV and the…

Classic American cars evoke powerful nostalgia, and during this episode, we dive deep into the iconic models of yesteryear – from the star-studded headliners of the Pontiac Star Chief to the chrome-laden beauty of the Buick W...

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March 25, 2025

The Mitsubishi Outlander and Lexus UX 300h in review!

The automotive landscape offers increasingly sophisticated choices, and our dual review of the 2025 Lexus UX 300h and Mitsubishi Outlander reveals two Japanese manufacturers delivering exceptional value in different segments....

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March 24, 2025

Wheels, Deals, and Automobile Recalls

Peering behind the curtain of modern automotive manufacturing reveals a complex web of global dependencies that few consumers ever consider. Our deep dive into recent recalls uncovers how Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck faces v...

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March 23, 2025

Dirt Tracks, Asphalt Dreams: Inside the World of Circle Racing with R…

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