Episodes

  • How Gordon Murray Designed The Perfect Car

    How Gordon Murray Designed The Perfect Car
    Jun 30 2025
    Thanks to Ridge for sponsoring this episode! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PASTGAS at https://www.Ridge.com/PASTGAS #Ridgepod #ad Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3GlRLwj] to learn more about Dynapro tires! Join us this week as we explore the rise of Gordon Murray — a self-made engineer who quietly built the greatest car the world has ever seen. From a homemade race car in South Africa to rewriting the rules of F1 with the Brabham fan car, Murray wasn’t just good — he was dangerous. Then he designed the McLaren F1, and perfection went from theory to reality. What made this machine so untouchable? And how did one man get so far ahead of everyone else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Mustang Was Almost a Front Wheel Drive Mazda

    The Mustang Was Almost a Front Wheel Drive Mazda
    Jun 23 2025
    Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4kcKayr] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Also thanks to Square for sponsoring this podcast! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/gas! #squarepod #ad Join us as we explore the origins of the Ford Probe. On paper, it's just another front wheel drive econo-box, but this little commuter was almost a Mustang. Why did Ford engineers think a move to FWD 4-cylinder would be a smart move for the pony car? And what part did Mazda have in it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Lada Niva: The Meme Car That Refuses to Die

    Lada Niva: The Meme Car That Refuses to Die
    Jun 16 2025
    This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us this week as we uncover the story of the Lada Niva—a Soviet-built box on wheels that could out-climb a tank. Created to serve everyone from farmers to border guards, the Niva tackled Everest base camp, conquered Africa’s deserts, and even borrowed a few tricks from Porsche. How did this Cold War clunker become a global legend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • How Caterpillar Built America

    How Caterpillar Built America
    Jun 9 2025
    Join us this week as we jump into the history of Caterpillar, one of the most ubiquitous names in construction. How did they start? What impact did their "caterpillar tracks" have on the construction industry and how were they so instrumental in both world wars?Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4jUftyv] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Ivan Stewart Won Every Race He Entered

    Ivan Stewart Won Every Race He Entered
    Jun 2 2025
    Join us as we dive into the history of Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart, one of the most successful off-road racers to ever do it. How did he go from making iron fences to racing the Baja 1000 by himself to getting his name on an arcade racing game? With grit, tenacity and determination. Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3H6i0qw] to pay a rate based on you. Also thanks to Chubbies for sponsoring this episode. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code GAS at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/GAS #chubbiespod #sponsored This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • What The Hell Happened To Lancia?

    What The Hell Happened To Lancia?
    May 26 2025
    Join us as we take a deep dive into the more than 100 year old history of Lancia. From the first unibody construction to the first V4 engine to their championship-winning rally tech, Lancia has been on the forefront of automotive innovation since their inception. So how did they go from making some of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring machines to offering only one blobby uninspired hatchback? What the hell happened? This episode is brought to you by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE (www.underdogfantasy.com) with promo code GAS to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick or download the app! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • The Tamiya Story: Small Cars, Big Legacy

    The Tamiya Story: Small Cars, Big Legacy
    May 19 2025
    This week, the guys take a closer look at Tamiya — the model kit company that shaped generations of gearheads. How did a small woodworking shop in postwar Japan become a global powerhouse in RC and scale modeling? And how did one family’s relentless pursuit of perfection leave its mark on everything from toy stores to Formula One? Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4ddVqs3 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • How Edelbrock Started The Aftermarket Revolution

    How Edelbrock Started The Aftermarket Revolution
    May 12 2025
    Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of one of the most recognizable aftermarket companies in car history: Edelbrock. How did a young guy from the midwest move out to Southern California and start a hot rodding revolution? And how did the company evolve to capitalize on multiple perfect moments? Thanks to Underdog for sponsoring this podcast. Sign up and deposit for Underdog at underdogfantasy.com with promo code GAS or download the app to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins