The Big Three by Donut Media

This week, we're chatting about a Kia theft ring responsible for over 900 engines stolen, a car that can drive upside down and the new Mario Kart World. Plus, a fellow Youtuber getting scammed by AI and a very special interview with IndyCar legend Alex Rossi. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us this week for a very special episode of The Big Three where we sit down for an extended interview with the one and only David Freiburger (https://youtube.com/@TheDavidFreiburger). From his early days at Hot Rod magazine, to the extremely influential Roadkill series on MotorTrend to announcing NHRA events - he's seen it all.  Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store!  Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4jlmzMj to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re chatting with special guests Steph and Angelina about the return of the HEMI, Trump's tariffs and why Virginia is cracking down on speeders. Plus, an in-depth discussion on Nissan’s downfall. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat about a radioactive Ferrari, an R35 Wagon conversion and why we think the import market is going from boom to bust. Plus, Cummins is making a gas engine and a special send off for the Supra. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store!  Tofu Auto Works Nissan GTR Wagon build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKO6G8QydU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Brunt for sponsoring this episode! Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code BIGTHREE at http://bruntworkwear.com/BIGTHREE #BRUNTpod  This week, the guys chat about a lurid Turo car theft ring, a possible return of the Hemi and how you can get a Corvette for cheap cheap cheap. Plus, why Jay Leno is fighting an outdated law and a collection of rare Fords. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4ar1Ym2 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This week, the guys chat about Britany Force's new Top Fuel Dragster speed record, a Mustang GT Cop Cruiser and Cadillac's entry into Formula Un. Plus, a $200,000 burnt out Hispano-Suiza, the death of the GTR and some tariff talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the guys chat about a fighter jet-inspired C8 Corvette, a V8 Aston Martin in the shape of a Scion iQ and two words that will ruin a good time: Mansory Cybertruck. Plus, a nationwide Right-To-Repair bill that might actually pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, on our 50th episode(!), we chat about a Lamborghini that hunts down Cybertrucks to troll them, why motorcycles are about to be banned from the Nürburgring, and a big win for home mechanics in Massachusetts. Plus, someone finally bought Willow Springs Raceway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we sit down for a very special interview with four time NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Champion Antron Brown. From his humble beginnings drag racing motorcycles in New Jersey to qualifying as an Olympic sprinter to racing Funny Cars - he's seen it all and lived to tell his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4jouad5 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This week, we chat about the Honda/Nissan merger falling through, the F-150 being unseated as best selling car in the US and a bogus new law that governs the speed on cars driven by repeat offenders. Plus, a very special interview with Tik Tokker Daniel Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat about Ford’s proposed off-road supercar and their racing plans, a hot new BMW wagon and a car powered by power tools. Plus, are carmakers going to go through with their promise to make affordable cars again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat about an innovative turbocharger Cummins is developing for hydrogen engines, a confirmed return of the Dodge Dakota and if Honda will ever build an electric Type R model. Plus, multiple massive crashes at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat about an EV startup going under, a classic nameplate turning into an EV and two different Ferrari F40 crashes. Plus, RAM trucks are going downhill and a sim setup that's in a real car. Donut Wildfire Relief Benefit T-Shirt: https://donut.media/collections/shop-all/products/wildfire-benefit-tee All of Donut's profit generated from the purchase of this t-shirt will be donated equally to Direct Relief Organization (https://www.directrelief.org/) and Best Friends Los Angeles organization (https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3WcgqIz to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This week we chat about Toyota's new company city, a Lamborghini on ice and a Subaru WRX STI that's not so great. Plus, how we can all help the victims of the horrendous fires happening in LA. Greater Los Angeles Wildfires Emergency Resources: Staying Safe Watch Duty app: https://www.watchduty.org LA County Emergency Updates: http://lacounty.gov/emergency Emergency Management Department: https://emergency.lacity.gov/alerts/notifyla Transportation Assistance Uber: complimentary rides to shelters (up to $40) using code WILDFIRE25 Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/help-for-those-impacted-by-wildfire-in-california Temporary Housing AirBNB: https://www.airbnb.com/e/lawildfires Shelter Locations Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City Food Resources LA Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ Restaurants Offering Relief: https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/eaton-palisades-fire-restaurants-offering-free-food Donate and Volunteer https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/business/money-report/heres-a-list-of-the-top-rated-charities-to-help-the-wildfire-relief-effort/3599214/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/how-to-help-victims-of-pacific-palisades-eaton-and-hurst-fires https://la2050.org/blog/la-wildfires-volunteer-and-support-guide https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/california-wildfires-response-january-2025.html Other wildfire victim assistance resource lists: https://housing.lacity.gov/emergency-resources-available-for-those-impacted-by-the-wildfires https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/free-resources-los-angeles-wildfires-2025-discounts/3598751/ https://lalgbtcenter.org/vanguard/la-wildfires-emergency-resource-guide/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/southern-california-wildfire-victims-find-food-care-resources/story?id=117562876 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us this week as we chat about the Honda/Nissan merger and what could come of it, all the new 25 year import cars available to the US this year and a new CVT transmission that might actually be cool. Plus, a Lamborghini Miura body kit that will have the purists punching air. More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we take a look at all of our favorite moments from last year. James May and his tiny backpack, Jay Leno on Ferrari, Carl Tart on used cars, Bucky Lasek skating with DMX and so much more! More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shoutout to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3YKdaGj to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code BIGTHREE at checkout to save! Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. This week, the guys chat about Aston Martin and Mercedes AMG's newest halo cars, the new EV M3 and a Renault blast from the past. Plus, which reindeer names would make the best cars? More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code BIGTHREE at checkout to save! Thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. This week, The Drive's Kyle Cheromcha (https://www.thedrive.com) joins the guys to chat about an EV Miata swap kit, a G-Wagen tribute to Lewis Hamilton and Hyundai's Magma division entering racing. Plus, Bernie Ecclestone's entire $400 million car collection is up for sale. More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this podcast. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code BIGTHREE at checkout to save! Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this episode! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at www.yamahamotorsports.com today. And thanks to Huel for sponsoring this podcast. Big Three listeners get 15% off with the code: BIGTHREE15 at HUEL.com. This week the guys chat about Toyota's plans to revive the Celica, the disappointing reveal of the new Jaguar concept and a replica M3 GTR straight out of Need For Speed. Plus, the full story behind the leaked cache of over 7000 cars owned by the Sultan of Brunei. More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. Get 15% off with the code: BIGTHREE15 at https://HUEL.com This week, the guys chat about Jaguar's new minimalist branding and choice to go 100% in on EVs, and Lotus' decision to STOP making EV's. Plus a radial engine made from Chevy parts and some updates from the LA Auto Show. More about Show: Find all of Donut's links in one place: https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Max on IG @maxmaddox Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our YouTube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices