Driving Laws (That No One Follows)
Does anyone really stay under the speed limit, all of the time? How often do drivers neglect their turn signals? From tailgating to illegal turns and rolling stops, Ben and Scott take a look at the dr...
4 Dec 201233min
The Rise and Fall of the Hudson Motor Car Company
Named after J.L. Hudson, the Hudson Motor Car Company left an indelible mark on the automotive world. But how did the company get its start? Where did it go? Join Scott and Ben as they delve into the ...
29 Nov 201233min
The Infamous Wall of Death
The Wall of Death is a motorcycle act in which daredevil drivers scale the walls of a wooden barrel while spectators watch from above. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and practices ...
27 Nov 201222min
What are belly tank racers?
After World War II, race teams traveled to California to set new land speed records -- and they used surplus drop tanks to create a race cars knowns as lakesters or belly tank racers. Join Scott and B...
22 Nov 201230min
How Gas Pumps Work
Using a gas pump is pretty simple: You just push a few buttons and fuel up. But how do they actually work? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the technology behind the ubiquitous gas pum...
20 Nov 201223min
The Pedal Car Story
Were you one of those kids lucky enough to grow up with a pedal car? Scott was - Ben wasn't - and in this episode they overcome their childhood differences to explain the past, present and future of p...
15 Nov 201240min
Learn to drive a stick!
In this episode, Scott and Ben examine manual and automatic transmissions. But this isn't just the normal nuts-and-bolts look at the mechanics of transmissions -- the guys also explore the benefits of...
13 Nov 201226min
Can you really paint your car for 50 dollars?
Internet forums have buzzed for years with attempts to paint a car for anywhere from ten to fifty dollars. But how does it work? Should you try it yourself? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the fact...
8 Nov 201239min
