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You know that guy who loves to talk with you about cars and racing? That's Big Jim O'Brien - and you're always welcome to stop by his garage as he hats with some of the biggest names in racing: Mario Andretti, Alexander Rossi, Roger Penske, Bob Seger, Kurt Busch and many more...
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If you've listen to my podcast over the past couple of years - I tend to describe SUV's as a "belly button" (everyone's got one) - but I have to admit, the Mitsubishi Outlander grew on my during my week driving it. Then we discuss a reasonably priced sedan that's cool...doesn't exist? Wrong. The Kia K4 GT-Line has always been a great platform, but this version of it is their best yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we go from the streets of Detroit to the open road of Modena. First, I sit down with racing legend and stunt driver Tanner Foust at Roadkill Nights to talk Mopar memories, EV racing, Top Gear behind-the-scenes stories, Adam Ferrara’s driving skills, and his ultimate dream cars. Then I take you behind the wheel of two Italian masterpieces — the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo. With Ferrari-derived engines, incredible horsepower, and hand-built craftsmanship, these cars prove why Maserati continues to define passion, performance, and timeless design. If you love motorsports, drifting, Detroit car culture, or high-performance machines, this one’s for youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Absolute honor to talk car culture with one of the biggest influencers on the planet - Dan Pund is the Editor in Chief of Road & Track. Dan is full of insight and genuine love for the auto industry..and it shows in this conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How good can a sound system be in a vehicle? Had my mind blown by the folks at Klipsch - what they've done in the RAM Truck Tungsten edition is amazing...and what does a connected car really mean? I have a theory of what it SHOULD mean after spending a week with the Nissan Z. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After an amazing British Grand Prix, we talk #FormulaOne with Chris Medland (F1TV, Sirius/XM) - plenty to touch on: Is Lando really back in the title hunt? Where is Max Verstappen going next year? Does Nico's podium change how Cadillac looks at it's drivers lineup? Deep dive into one of the most compelling F1 seasons in recent history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is NOT my normal style of podcast. Recorded at 4:30am in the studio here in Detroit (before my morning show) - sipping coffee and thinking about my week with the 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The evolution of the truck to a true daily driver, and the guy who sold me his FX4 back in 2010 because they'd started a family. I was little bit introspective on this one - but I'm proud of it. Jim See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Roman De Angelis is one of the best young drivers in the world - in ANY series of racing. We're very fortunate to have him here with #IMSA for the Detroit Grand Prix this weekend (www.detroitgp.com for tickets). Make sure to look for his green #23 Aston Martin Valkyrie prototype this weekend. We talk racing here in Detroit, the downtown track, his experiences at LeMans and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Always cool to hang out with Ricky Taylor and talk Detroit Grand Prix - his pass for the win in the IMSA race last year was the stuff of legend. We grabbed some burgers and talked racing. Also: Reviewing a couple of Kia's (the 2025 Carnival Mini-van and the new K4 GT Line) What can you do with Monaco? The two stop strategy didn't work (obviously) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fun conversation with NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski and Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler about the upcoming race at MIS first week of June (mispeedway.com for tickets). Then I give some initial driving impressions of the RAM Rebel X truck (guess what, I love it). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The #Detroit Grand Prix is coming back to downtown Detroit at the end of the month (tickets at detroitgp.com) - caught up with #IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci and #IndyNXT rising star Myles Rowe to talk racing, pizza and movies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spent a couple weeks with two Toyotas - the Crown Signia and the Tundra TRD Rally edition - both of them amazing rides, but it went deeper than that. We talk about the path Toyota is on...and why I love it. Then Josef Newgarden talks about the hybrid technology being used at the Indy500 this year and how it'll impact the race (remember, this was introduced AFTER the 500 last year) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Indy NXT is one of the most compelling series in racing - a chance to watch great young drivers working their way towards IndyCar. We sat down with Nolan Allaer after he had thrown out the first pitch at a #DetroitTigers game (DON'T forget the Detroit Grand Prix at the end of May - tickets available at DetroitGP.com) - the discussion ranged from his path to IndyCar, training and long term goals. Very intelligent and talented young man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Big Jims Garage, Jim takes you inside his week-long test drive of the GMC Hummer EV 3X—the over-the-top electric pickup that proves GM still knows how to make a jaw-dropper. From Watts To Freedom mode to CrabWalk and luxury off-road performance, this is the future of American innovation in a 9,000-pound monster. Then, we shift gears to the resurgence of Detroit muscle. Is the Shelby GT500 coming back to Ford? Could Dodge resurrect the Hemi V8 in the age of EVs? Jim digs into the facts, the rumors, and what it all means for performance car lovers who aren’t ready to let go of that V8 growl. Whether you’re team EV, team V8, or somewhere in between—this episode hits the gas on both fronts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Caught with good friend and amazing reporter Chris Medland (F1 on Sirius XM) to talk about the crazy week at #RedBull - switching from Liam Lawson to Yuki Tsunoda after two races. Was it the right move? What does it say about the team internally? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#IndyCar driver Will Power stopped by the studio to talk about the #Detroit Grand Prix (tickets available at www.detroitgp.com) - we discuss his friendship with #FlavorFlav, what makes IndyCar such a difficult series and our top five racers. One of the greatest drivers of our generation and a wonderful interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On Wednesday Ford unveiled the Ford Heritage Fleet - a collection of nearly 500 vehicles globally, with around 175 located in the United States. We talked with Ted Ryan, Ford's Archives and Heritage Brand Manager about the project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Lewis Hamilton the GOAT when in the comes to Formula One? More importantly, what drives him and how has his journey shaped so many people. Wonderful and thoughtful conversation with author Michael E. Sawyer about his new book "Sir Lewis" - we also talk about what to expect from Lewis in his first year with Ferrari. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Caught up with Team Penske IndyCar Driver Will Power before the first #IndyCar race of the year in St. Pete. Talked about last season, his preparation for this year and what he learned from last season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's fun to watch the evolution of the @kia brand here in United States - we spent timing #testdriving and reviewing 3 Kias (the Niro PHEV SX Touring, Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige and K5 GT). We also talk about the evolution of #SimRacing at Superlap in Berkley, Michigan (superlap.world) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this conversation, Chris Myers discusses his journey of writing a book that captures his experiences in sports reporting, including significant events like the passing of Dale Earnhardt. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in sports journalism and reflects on the evolution of NASCAR and its future directions. Myers shares insights on how he approaches interviews and the impact of personal experiences on his reporting style. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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