Best Chadwick Atkinson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #196 - What Makes a Competent 90's Daily? 1:09:49

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Maybe you're a truly discerning auto enthusiast, but you also need your cool car from the 1990s to reliably get you to work every single day as well. The boys have your back as they are about to unload some (questionable) examples of daily drivable cars from the era.

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Episode #195 - Budget Rally Challenge Post Mortem 1:01:28

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In the world of rallying with your friends, there are no losers, only winners. However, in the world of rally budget builds with your friends, turns out there are indeed winners and losers. Find out which of your mildly tolerable podcast hosts is which in this post DWA rally breakdown-i-sode.

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Episode #194 - Balancing the Rally Books 59:45

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The dude sit down and weep over their respective spreadsheets, finding out if they are at all within their $3500 budgets for their bargain road rally builds. Did Chadwick need to find change in the seats and sell used tires to keep under budget? Will Frank's Focus even make it to the starting line? Do the fellas even have a basic grasp on math?…

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Episode #193 - Automotive Hot Takes 1:07:43

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Ready for some bad, piping hot opinions about the car world?! Well tune in for a near hour of nonsense! We'd love to hear from you about what you think about these (likely bad) takes, and what problematic car world hot takes you have.

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Episode #192 - Saving Nissan 1:10:14

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In yet another thinly vailed attempt to pull unwanted consulting fees from a major OEM, the homies sit down to chat about how they would each build Nissan out of its current hole. Lien into Nissan and Datsun heritage? Sell more Altimas for even bigger chaotic energy? What would you do?By Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

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Episode #191 - Almost Outta Time 1:03:53

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Only a couple of weeks until the DWA rally, and the boys still have lots of work to do on their Sub-$3500 rally machines. Will Chadwick be able to unmeth his V50 with an accidental SRS deployment? Will Frank be able to stay under budget and find a human to drive it on his behalf? Will X to the Z himself show up to save the day?…

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Episode #190 - Also Rans From Japan 1:00:09

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Let's take some time, and pour some out, to a trio of Japanese car brands that came and went in the American market. Suzuki, Isuzu, and Daihatsu died off a while ago, but some of their cars and trucks are still driving around the U S of A. Are you ready for Axiom speak and Equator chatter?By Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

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Episode #189 - Unscripted and RAW Again 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

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Where we are going, we don't need any scripts. The fellas shoot the breeze and cover a wide vast of topics ranging from Neanderthals to maybe even cars. Guaranteed RAW content within.

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Episode #188 - We Do This to Ourselves 1:01:05

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In a rare moment of accountability, the fellas reflect on their inability to avoid burying themselves in more and more projects that will never be completed. It's a hard hitting one guys...enjoy.

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Episode #187 - Podcast Project Car Talk 57:33

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The dudes found a freshy 5spd wonder to tag team, in what is their second run at Eifel Towering a project car. The dudes kick back and talk about their first project as a duo, an E30 sedan, as a lead into their next entry level luxury project.

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Episode #186 - Automotive News! 54:32

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Living on the bleeding edge of the goings on in the automotive space is not what this podcast does. So that's exactly what the fellas try and do in this all car world new episode.

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Episode #185 - The Hidden Costs of Project Cars 1:04:06

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The fellas issue a dire warning for those wanting to emulate their turd box rich lavish lifestyles. Project cars are freakin' expensive. Some costs are obvious, while some can really sneak up on you. Let's explore some of financial pains that come with the territory.

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Episode #184 - Un-American Muscle 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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The fellas adopt a more global view on the traditionally American centric muscle car. Which foreign country did the best impersonation and will we ever see a modern interpretation of the hallowed muscle car.

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Episode #183 - 20 Years or Younger 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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No, the fellas are NOT the ones who have found the Epstien client list, they're simply talking about newer cars this week. Specifically, 20 year old or younger cars that offer up a good time and have some enthusiast chops. Let's take a break away from some of the 1980s and 1990s car talk and discuss some of the newer offerings out there. We'll save…

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Episode #182 - Tourist Car Collecting 1:02:52

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Whom amongst us hasn't had a wondering automotive eye when traveling abroad, seeing all of these exotic automotive offerings that we don't get here. The fellas burn some time day dreaming of far off lands, and thinking about what cars they would love to sneak back home in their carry on.

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Episode #181 - The Case For a Fun Daily 1:27:38

4M ago1:27:38

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In this soul searching episode (spoiler alert, it's cold and empty in there) the fellas discuss the merits of having a daily driver that is also a fun thing to use. Should Frank replace his super competent daily driver that gets over 40mpg with something that's maybe a bit less practical and/or economical? Are there good options for something like …

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Episode #180 - Bottom of the Barrel Turd Boxes 1:15:54

4M ago1:15:54

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We favor an endearing turd box quite well round these parts, but there exists an irredeemable class of vehicle even further removed from greatness. On this heartfelt episode, the boys single out vehicles that lack any semblance of desirability.

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Episode #179 - Thrifty Adventure Rigs 1:10:26

4M ago1:10:26

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The fellas get extra pragmatic (cheap as all hell) on this very special episode (aren't they all?) and shed some light on a multitude of adventure rigs fiscally viable to the thrifty enthusiast out there. Lots of truck for not a lot of cheddar is the objective. Did we miss anything obvious?

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Episode #178 - $3,500 Rally Car Reveal 1:01:14

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The suspense has been literally killing the fellas to hold back their secret $3,500 rally car purchases. This very episode contains that sweet sweet release. What obscure rides did the boys secure?

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Episode #177 - BADge Engineering 52:13

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Badge engineering in the automotive world is when an OEM will take one model of car, make some (usually superficial) changes to it, slap the logo of another brand on it and call it a new car. Sometimes this works out just fine, other times it's just BAD. The local car idiots of the APA pod sit down to discuss instances where this practice just plai…

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Episode #176 - Rally Car Prospects 50:54

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The boys decided to up (or more realistically lower) the ante for the next Driving While Awesome (DWA) Rally by implementing a rather restrictive budget of only $3,500. Yes, that's for the car, maintenance, and mods. Yowzers.

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Episode #175 - All Bark and No Bite Cars 1:11:25

5M ago1:11:25

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Talking the talk, but not being able to walk the walk, makes for a very sad car. This week the boys detail some rides that brought the image hard, but were armed with only a limp noodle (phrasing). You heard that right.By Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

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Episode #174 - Coupe vs. Sedan Turf War 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

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The ancient war between coupe and sedan has been unearthed once again. Everything is an SUV now, but in the before times, this battle was one for the ages. Do you agree with our takes?

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Episode #173 - Curse You Cash for Clunkers 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

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In what can only be described as their most solemn episode to date, the boys pour one out for the sweet rides sacrificed under the Cash for Clunkers program. Time to pay our respect to these poor automotive souls.By Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

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Episode #172 - Life after Leno's Law 1:02:02

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The opposite of the dystopian future we all longingly anticipate could be in the cards if a certain piece of legislation is successful. Leno's laws seeks to provide shelter from the almighty smog monster for all vehicles 35 years or older. This could be huge!

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Episode #171 - Another Side to the Story 1:09:03

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So... what would have happened if Toyota made their take on the 911 in the 1990s? What if Pontiac took the Ford Bronco in the mid 1980s and created their own version? What if Chadwick's favorite auntie was Frank's creepy handsy uncle? This and more on this week's episode of the APA Podcast!

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Episode #170 - The Geo Episode! 1:13:54

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Somehow the fellas have yet to dedicate an entire episode to the Geo brand. That ends here! Geo might be the greatest all captive import brand that ever was, and while most people think of it as a failed GM experiment that brought on the Metro, we think it's pretty rad. Join in for a deep dive into all things Geo!…

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Episode #169 - Turbo, Supercharger, or Both? 1:02:03

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Boxers vs briefs...and then an actual topic. Turbos are cool. Superchargers are cool. Both are cool independently and united (Nissan March Super Turbo and modern Volvo). The boys attempt to pick a winner in the battle of forced induction.

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Episode #168 - Circle Up the Wagons 55:27

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SUVs are just lifted wagons...fight us. We prefer the slicker looking, grounded to the ground, spacious wagon configuration versus all these highway clogging cross over clones. The boys cover some weird wagons and what makes them so dang cool.

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Episode #167 - Facebook Marketplace Finds! 1:21:21

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The dudebros are in a buying mood, so they are kicking back and sharing each other's Facebook Marketplace saved listing finds. Will Chadwick limp home something that needs a motor? Did Frank buy something that's about to need a motor by it's very nature? Did either of them get a prostate exam either literally or figurately in all of this? Listen in…

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Episode #166 - Hot Hatch Talk Returns! 1:06:02

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It's been (to quote the Bare Naked Ladies) about 140 episodes since the guys have talked all about hot hatches, so it's about damned time for some more hatchback chatter. Fresh of Frank's time in the Turbo Sprint, Chadwick runs through his list of former hot hatches he's owned and ones the fellas would love to take on in the future. Long live these…

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Episode #165 - Where's the Beef? (Where have the V8s gone?) 1:17:47

7M ago1:17:47

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"In a world..." where V8 engine are being replaced by turbocharged 4 cylinders, hybrids and EVs, the big girthy and meaty V8 is becoming endangered. Let's chat about some of out favorites and just pour some love on what might be the best engine format there ever was.

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Episode #164 - Old Man Features We Love! 59:37

8M ago59:37

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Your old man hosts are aging day by day and are no longer the young, virile lads that they once were. With their old age, various sagging and automotive feature tastes have progressed and they are finding some of these "old timer features" more and more desirable. Will our heroes scrap their fleet of young whippersnapper sports cars for Delta 88s a…

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Episode #163 - Automotive Grudge Match: Acura vs. Lexus 1:07:54

8M ago1:07:54

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Sure, maybe the current marketplace here in 2025 has already spoken and decided a winner, but let's look historically here people. Integra vs IS? RX vs MDX? Who got the better launch? Let's make poor jokes while we discuss, shall we?

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Episode #162 - Finish What You've Started 1:08:29

8M ago1:08:29

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Your 7th favorite car podcast hosts here are pretty bad about bringing new projects into the fold and not actually finishing them. In what will hopefully be a motivating episode for the village idiots, Chadwick and Frank talk about what they have on their plates and what they need to do to wrap these projects up.…

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Episode #161 - California Dreamin 1:14:59

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The dudes sit back and dream about cars that they have been thinking about buying lately. Because they are both cheap, they are all reasonable and actually withing reach. Also, Frank got fired, lol.

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Episode #160 - Swiss Army Knife Cars 1:03:00

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We're likely the worst possible couple of dudes to talk about a fun one car solution, but let's try it out! The dudes sit back and chat up about cars that are excellent fun "jack of all trade" type of cars.

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Episode #159 - Under the Radar Topless Fun 1:07:27

9M ago1:07:27

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In a fully clothed episode, the fellas discuss ways that you can get your roofless jollies off, without bowing down and claiming that Miata is the answer. Let's chat about Reattas, XLRs, and Hot Topic this week and figure out if there are good drop tops out there for less money.

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Episode #158 - Unsung Hero Sports Cars 90's Edition 1:19:50

9M ago1:19:50

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Everyone knows the 90's sports car icons...the Acura NSX, the BMW M3, and the Toyota Supra. How about the lesser known hero sports cars? In this episode, the boys shine a light on some of these truly magical sports cars that can actually still be had at a reasonable price.

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Episode #157 - Ward's 10 Best Engines Lists 1:16:34

9M ago1:16:34

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Ward's Autoworld Magazine has been putting together well thought out and comprehensive lists for the last 30 years. So let's isht all over it! The dudes go back in time to read off and guess what the best engines where, according to the good people at Ward's in both 1995 and 2005. Is your favorite engine on the list?…

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Episode #156- Unqualified Dudes Reacting to Automotive News 1:08:05

9M ago1:08:05

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If you've ever suffered thought this podcast, you know damn well we are firmly stuck in the past. So what the hell are we doing covering current news? Genuinely asking here. Either way, lets send it.

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Episode #155 - Day Late and A Dollar Short 56:32

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The fellas are late to the party this week in merging their busy schedules together to be able to put a podcast out into the world. Similarly, Honda and Nissan are deciding to merge together, but is this too late to save a flailing Nissan Motor Company? The dudes sit down to talk all things automotive mergers and acquisitions in a cobbled together …

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Episode #154 - All Things Diesel 1:07:42

10M ago1:07:42

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Diesel talk gets little to no chatter (or clatter) on the pod, so it felt about time to jump right into it. You're 7th favorite automotive podcasters, Chadwick and Frank, talk all about the rise and fall of the diesel here in America. Come roll coal with us as we figure out if everyday diesels are fully dead or not.…

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Episode #153 - A Christmas Spankacular! 50:09

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Oh unholy night! Your favorite heathens kick back and try their hand at a very special kinda of Christmas episode. How do a couple of dudes come together and cook up a Xmas themed car related 'sode? Tune in to find out!

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Episode #152 - Automotive Would You Rather Vol. 5 1:03:41

10M ago1:03:41

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What do the fells fall back on when they run out of ideas for a topic? Another game of automotive "Would You Rather". Poor questions with worse answers, Chadwick and Frank waste time cooking up bad situations to put themselves into. You living with Truck Nuts on all of your cars forever? Personal lubricant livery on your daily driver? Come be stupi…

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Episode #101 - It's a Jaaaggg??? 1:08:33

11M ago1:08:33

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WTF did I just watch? Said nobody ever to a successful advertising campaign. Jaguar branding of old brings to mind Bond villains, proper cuppahs, and large green cars sliding sideways on a rain soaked B Road. The boys scrutinize the lates controversial ad from Jag and fondly remember their favorite models from the brand.…

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Episode #150 - For '04 Richer or Poorer 1:07:14

11M ago1:07:14

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What's cooler than being a rich guy/gal in 2004 and buying some excellent rides? Being a lower middle class guy/gal in 2024 and dreaming about cool rides from 20 years ago! Tag along while we chatter on about the "04 Rich" phenomenon and discuss what cool cars were in the market two decades ago. Come for the banter, stay for the 2004 Suzuki line-up…

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Episode #149 - Three Pointless Years 1:14:08

11M ago1:14:08

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Welcome to the three year special episode! It's very much special in zero ways as the fellas talk about a bunch of random non-sense to avoid talking about their feelings. Three years of the pod is in the books, so let's reflect a bit and talk about what troubles the next three years of the pod might hold!…

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Episode #148 - According to the Accord 1:15:10

11M ago1:15:10

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According to many, the Honda Accord is one of the greatest all around cars this pitiful excuse for a world has ever seen. The boys don’t disagree with this sentiment and elect to blow an entire pod episode rummaging through this fantastic car’s past and how it may have ultimately lost its way in the most recent iteration. Crosstour hate within.…

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Episode #147 - Toyota GR Rally Legacy Concept 49:25

12M ago49:25

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We're not the dudes to cover trending topics, but when the topic pulls our Sega Rally Championship heartstrings we can't help ourselves. The boys cover the latest SEMA powerhouse...Toyota's GR86 equipped with the GR Corolla's excellent powerplant adorned in the all too sweet retro Castrol livery.