Best WAMD Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Frodo 32:28

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In this episode we meet with Nik Miles to discuss Operation Frodo, a dog rescue/transport operation started by Miles back in 2022. It all started with one dog. Frodo, one of the first pups to be rescued by Animal Rescue Rigs, inspired a cross-country mission that now saves dozens of dogs every winter — a journey of love, hope, and second chances.” …

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2026 Automotive Predictions 46:03

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In this week’s episode we pull out the crystal ball to look at what might be coming down the automotive pipeline in 2026. From new tech to new cars, to sales numbers and everything in between, we take an in-depth look at what the future may hold. And, of course, we would love to hear what new cars or new tech you might be looking forward to in the …

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2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys 53:03

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In this week’s episode we speak with Consumer Guide Automotive’s Tom Appel on the company’s 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys. This is a comprehensive and insightful list covering everything from subcompact crossovers to SUVs and pickups to sporty cars and more. The list doesn’t just name one best buy either, it gives you a few options in each category…

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The Return of the HEMI (again)! 35:03

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Inspired by the return of the ubiquitous HEMI, in this episode we discuss the best sounding engines of all time…and why it is the V10 from Porsche’s Carrera GT. At least in Jennifer’s opinion! What is it that makes a good sounding engine? Listen in as we discuss the living, breathing nature of engines and what makes them such an important part of t…

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Pain in the Gas 45:59

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This week's episode takes a little political turn as we discuss Americas roadways, gas taxes, road use taxes, wheel taxes, and pretty much all the taxes on taxes that we pay to maintain our roadways. It's a rip-roaring romp that we hope you enjoy! Make sure to leave your comments on what you think about all these taxes and how we might make things …

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Automotive Advertising 43:54

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In this episode we dig into Harvey’s background working for agencies that created some memorable ads for the auto industry. We also discuss some of our favorite automotive ads both in print and commercial formats. Here are links to some of the ads we discuss: Jeep Grand Wagoneer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOyfMeqtFPk Imported From Detroit http…

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Best Rides of 2025! 56:30

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In this episode we discuss our personal favorite drives in the most recent model year. Some of these may be a surprise to you so stay tuned for the whole thing! Here are links to some of the video reviews of models we discuss: VW ID.Buzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSHM2uisHPo&list=PLYkbK3AM742Uj6QPSXH9_I-zDRPLY_4SR&index=4&t=320s VW Golf R Co…

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Hot Pursuit! Car chases and why we love them! 51:56

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In this episode we get a little emotional about not only our favorite TV and movie car chases, but the cars themselves and how they become beloved characters just like the stars that drive them. What is your favorite movie or TV car chase? What about your favorite movie or TV car? Let us know in the comments below! For more: www.wearemotordriven.co…

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Do Electric Vehicles Still Suck?! 1:00:17

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In this week's episode, we discuss (vent about?) electric vehicles, the lack of infrastructure, and the government's push for OEM's to move to EVs. We agree that their are use cases for EVs, but they simply won't work for all applications. What are your thoughts on EVs? Would you buy one? If so, which one? Let us know in the comments! For more: www…

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Trucks! 1:12:49

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Three out of four We Are Motor Driven podcast hosts have recently purchased pickup trucks. Why?! In this episode we discuss pickup trucks and why they are so popular in America. Special guest Aaron Bragman, Detroit Bureau Chief for Cars.com, educates us on some of the reasoning behind the success of pickup trucks. Our question of the week: Which pi…

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I Can't Drive 55 - Speed Limits 45:30

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Do you speed? Should you speed? Are speed limits high enough in the US? Does Brendan get mad at left lane squatters? We answer all these questions and many more in this episode of the WAMD podcast. Tempers flare, attitudes are checked, and we have one of our most animated conversations yet in this fast-paced discussion on all things speed. Question…

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Leave It on the Track with guest Randy Pobst 1:20:58

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In this week's episode we discuss how to step up your performance driving game. From autocross to full-on racing we talk about what it takes to prepare for these experiences and how they will make you a better driver. And speaking of better drivers, we also have a chat with Randy Pobst on his racing experiences and his thoughts on performance drivi…

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Give Me Buttons, or Give Me Death! Tech in cars 46:33

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In this episode, we discuss technology in cars. Is it making things "safer" for drivers, or is it really enabling drivers to be more distracted? From touchscreens to sifting through menus for your HVAC controls, we have a little heated discussion on what does and doesn't work in modern car technology. This week's question for our listeners: What te…

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And then they killed it! Car brands that have disappeared 56:32

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In this week's episode, we discuss several defunct car brands and why they may have disappeared. From Packard to DeLorean, Vector to Oldsmobile...even Paul, Brendan, and Harvey's favorite Eagle...we have a heated discussion on how and why these brands went away. Our hosts also ponder which current car brands should, perhaps, go away. Question for t…

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You've Got the Look - Car Design 1:03:07

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In this episode we talk about the most beautiful and impactful car designs. From posters on bedroom walls, to magazine covers, to the cars that were TV stars, what is it that makes a car attractive? We also speak with Alessio Minchella who currently works at Automobili Pininfarina...one of the most well-known design houses in the world...to hear wh…

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Work it baby, work it! Saving the manual transmission! 1:00:47

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In this episode we discuss the three-pedal option...the manual. Why are they going away? Why won't OEM's give enthusiasts what they want? We also bring in Megan Closset, Sales Operations Manager at Volkswagen Group of America...and manual transmission supporter...for an expert opinion on this hot topic. Don't forget to visit https://www.youtube.com…

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We Are Motor Driven - An Introduction 50:47

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Meet the hosts in this first episode of the We Are Motor Driven podcast. Learn how and why we all got into the automotive industry and all about our first cars. We want to know...what was your first car?By Jennifer WAMD

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The Harford Edge - February 14, 2020 1:10:25

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The Harford Edge - February 7, 2020 1:12:42

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The Harford Edge - January 31, 2020 1:13:11

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The Harford Edge - January 24, 2020 1:07:42

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The Harford Edge - January 3, 2020 1:09:05

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The Harford Edge - December 20, 2019 1:01:41

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The Harford Edge - December 13, 2019 1:11:41

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Rod Kornrumpf, Regional Executive Director for Behavioral Health, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health and Sarah Klein, Director of Front-End Operations at Klein’s Shoprite.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - December 6, 2019 1:04:14

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Christopher Pineda and Jenny Falcone from the Bel Air Downtown Alliance.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - November 22, 2019 1:07:13

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Sandy Guzewich, Financial Secretary & Chair, Chesapeake Cancer Alliance and Dave Guzewich, Bel Air Lions Club.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - November 15, 2019 1:02:25

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Joanne Healey, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House and Julie Ruhnke, Chair - Candlelight Tour and Board Member, Lock House Museum.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - November 1, 2019 1:12:08

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview author Bruce Mowday.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - October 25, 2019 54:37

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Robert Brown, Chair of the Harford County Commission on Veterans Affairs.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - October 11, 2019 1:11:25

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Lunell Patrick, Assistant Director for Development, Adam Fornwalt, Manager for Sports Information and Game Operations, Jordan Williams, Event Coordinator & Gift Officer and Dimitrios Jelen-Joy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Manager for Athletic Compliance …

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The Harford Edge - October 4, 2019 1:06:03

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview author David Reichenbaugh.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - September 22, 2019 1:02:08

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview author Sherri Cook Woosley.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - September 13, 2019 1:13:13

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Cathy Schmidt, Founder and Executive Director of Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - September 6, 2019 1:03:29

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Silvana Bowler, Harford County Department of Community Services and Caity Lovett, Harford County Department of Social Services.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - August 30, 2019 1:07:20

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Host Bob Mumby and co-host Mary Hastler, CEO of the Harford County Public Library, interview Senator Jason C Gallion.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - August 23, 2019 1:04:11

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Jennifer Button, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Robert S Banker, Korean War Veteran.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - August 9, 2019 1:01:42

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Marco Ciavolino, President and Owner of Enktesis, LLC.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - July 26, 2019 1:05:00

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Angela Rose, President and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - July 19, 2019 1:01:28

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Jenny Dombeck, Director, Harford Coumty Public Library Foundation, interview Carolyn Lambdin, President, Harford County Public Library Foundation BoardBy Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - July 12, 2019 1:09:07

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Hosts Bob Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, from the Harford County Public Library, interview Aimee O’Neill and Amy McClaskey, Co- Chairs of the Harford County Farm Fair.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - June 28, 2019 1:00:31

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Jordan and Morgan Lally from the Eric Lally Foundation.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - June 14, 2019 1:18:28

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Mary Hastler, CEO of the Harford County Public Library, interview Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Major General Randy Taylor.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - June 7, 2019 1:08:40

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Matt Slatus, General Manager of Ripkin Profressional Baseball - Aberdeen Ironbirds.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - May 17, 2019 1:00:54

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Terry Troy and Amy Riley from the Harford County Education Foundation.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - May 10, 2019 1:02:20

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Jennifer Button, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Robin Tomechko, CEO and Heather Lynch, Resource Development Manager from the Harford Family House.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge April 26, 2019 1:05:32

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Bill Reightler and Kent Murray, Board Members, Maryland Horse Breeders Association.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - April 5, 2019 1:00:30

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Host Bob Mumby is joined by co-host Jenny Dombeck, Harford County Public Library Foundation, as they interview Joe Ligo, host of Maryland Public Televisions MotorWeek and this year’s celerity judge for Romancing the Chrome.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - March 29, 2019 1:03:27

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Silvana Bowker, Project Manager, Youth and Family Services, Harford County Department of Community Services and Rachel Harbin, Manager of the Harford County Office of Disability Services.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - March 22, 2019 1:05:50

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Mary Hastler, CEO of the Harford County Public Library, interview Christine McPherson, Executive Director of the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and Philip Rhudy, Co-Owner and CFO Fermentation Officer for Independent Brewing Company.By Harford County Public Library

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The Harford Edge - March 15, 2019 1:05:03

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Co-hosts Robert Mumby and Leslie Greenly Smith, of the Harford County Public Library, interview Derek Dewitt, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Harford and Cecil Counties along with 5 finalists for BGC’s 2019 Youth of the Year award.By Harford County Public Library