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Journalistic journeys in the Autosphere with Matt Stone & Preston Lerner

Journalistic journeys in the Autosphere with Matt Stone & Preston Lerner

Update: 2025-08-26
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Welcome to a very special reunion episode of Break/Fix Podcast, where automotive journalism meets memory lane! Today, we’re bringing together two of the industry’s most respected voices Matt Stone and Preston Lerner for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, nostalgic, and full-throttle fun. With decades of experience between them, Matt and Preston have chronicled some of the most iconic moments, machines, and personalities in car culture. From glossy magazine pages to bestselling books, their stories have shaped how we see the automotive world. Tune in as they reflect on their journeys, trade tales from the road, and share what still gets their engines revving today. 


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00:00:00 Meet the Guests: Matt Stone and Preston Lerner

00:01:58 The First Meeting: Matt and Preston's Story

00:04:18 Journalism Journeys: From Newspapers to Magazines

00:05:20 Friendly Competition in Automotive Journalism

00:08:03 The Daily Grind of an Automotive Journalist

00:18:48 Memorable Assignments and Press Trips

00:24:50 Meeting the Legends: Racing Heroes and Industry Executives

00:34:17 Confronting a Critic

00:36:58 The Risks of Automotive Journalism

00:40:58 Co-Authoring Books

00:43:09 Fact-Checking and Editing

00:49:24 The Impact of Self-Publishing

00:51:38 The Evolution of Journalism

00:56:45 Advice for Aspiring Auto Journalists

00:59:36 The Role of AI in Journalism

01:02:08 Reflecting on a Career in Auto Journalism

01:04:12 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts


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Journalistic journeys in the Autosphere with Matt Stone & Preston Lerner

Journalistic journeys in the Autosphere with Matt Stone & Preston Lerner

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