Hooniverse

Nobody in Boston had heard from Halifax for much too long.  Something was wrong up there. And it was bad. It was a traffic accident with a two-mile blast radius. Roads were impassable. Railways were twisted. People resorted to digging with their hands to get to trapped victims. And that night, a blizzard buried the city in two feet of snow.  And it was the event that began a yearly tradition of gratitude. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Short circuit nature and you’re gonna get a shock eventually.  Despite the mutual love and deep respect between man and beast, the fact remains: Sometimes they bite you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Novelty and improvement are strange bedfellows.  Most of the time you get one or the other. And improvement might just mean a bump in short term revenue or stock price bump.  A new AND better experience for you?  Those are the rare ones.  Here’s some new things we’ve seen lately. You decide what kind of an improvement they are. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Come with us as we explore this through-line in both the figurative and literal senses, touching on topics like new car sales, market trends, and the imminent demise of a storied designer’s latest attempt at branding. And who remembers the Plymouth Prowler? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

When you’ve got an illuminated 7-foot-tall middle finger on a pole, it’s pretty clear.  The main issue is a denied building permit, but the giant obscene gesture? Totally allowed. The State can’t stop it.  It’s been there since 2018, and it’s probably not what Vermont legislator Ted Riehle had in mind when he pushed through the state’s billboard ban 55 years ago. The Finger’s not a billboard, and it doesn’t advertise anything. But it is a sign. Of unintended consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

We're back after a short break... and Ron has been working on his cars! We also talk about Pikes Peak and I've got a new show to tell you all about as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Hey, we talk about actual automotive news in this one! On the list of things we cover, we've got the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept, Toyota Tacoma about to be revealed, Lamborghini Sterrato, and an R34 Nissan Skyline that sold for crazy money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron and I wander through a few fresh auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We discuss Ron's potential switch-up of his automotive objects of desire. I tease a new project. Then we dive into your questions. Links from the show: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-ford-mustang-fastback-140/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-500sl-mini-go-kart-by-lorinser/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-honda-element-20/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-silver-arrow-70/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/hoonigan-modified-2000-ford-f-150-37/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

We get right into it... I sold the Jag. My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 with the Chevy V8 swap was offered for sale on Cars and Bids, and the auction result was awesome. The car has now traded hands and my garage is empty for the time being. It's time to focus on the Montero and maybe finally get the Mercedes wagon up and running. After we talk about the Jag, we move into the Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Our guest today is Patrick Costello. He's a television producer that's handled a lot of automotive content, including Top Gear USA. His most recent project, however, is the new show Rennervations. This is a build show on Disney+ with big ambitions and it's hosted by Jeremy Renner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron and I talk about: The Dodge Demon 170 Genesis G90 E-Supercharged Mercedes EQS SUV Ron talks about his work trip, I give quick updates on the Jag and the Montero, and then we dive into Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

In this episode, we talk about the Audi RS E-Tron GT Project_315/2, Paul Newman's wagon on Bring-A-Trailer, and the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador replacement. After that, we chat about Ron's Lincoln plans and what's going on with my Jaguar and my Montero. Finally, we get to the latest batch of Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron and I are back after each getting a bit under the weather the last few weeks. In this episode, we talk about Hellcat theft, Z06 prices not hitting reserves, and Porsche action in California. After that, I talk about the Montero and the Jag before we answer your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Project cars are never done and they're rarely easy, right? This week Jeff talks about the issues he's sorting out on the Jag before it heads over to the smog shop. And out of nowhere, the Montero alternator died in the middle of a drive. Ron is also having issues sorting out minor issues on a project Porsche he helped manage for a friend. After that we talk briefly about the Tesla news related to the recall, then dive into your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron tells us all about the 2nd NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum. We take a look at some recent new car news. I talk about my time with the Kia EV6 GT and the Volvo V60 Polestar. And then we answer some of your questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

I... forgot to post this one. Oops! In it, Ron and I discuss some recent car flipping failures that could be a sign that the market is normalizing. Who knows for sure though... (Not us, that's for damn sure!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

We're back after a holiday break, and we have to talk a little bit about the tragic loss that happened while we were away. RIP KB43. After that, we chat a bit about what we did over the break and then dive into some great questions from all of you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron and Jeff talk about the new Ford Lightning electric pickup truck. Then we chat about our own cars before diving into your questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron tries to guess the sale prices from the recent RM Sotheby's Miami auction. Jeff talks about driving the GR Corolla Morizo and the GMC Hummer EV. Then the pair take on some questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

Ron and Jeff kick things off by talking about.. Lasik eye surgery? Yes, but then move on to the GR Corolla, their own cars, and then your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support