Episodes
June 8, 2023
Guest: Randy Pobst
On today's show: growing tires on trees; what to look for when buying an electric vehicle; keeping you cool in your new car. Plus, special guest champion race car driver and MotorTrend's Hot Shoe, Randy Pobst. All that and a whole lot more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud & Tim.
June 3, 2023
Guest: Steve Jenner
On today's show: engine tuning costly mistakes; Bud's tales from the road; artificial intelligence tire-changing stations; and special guest, retired Formula One mechanic and fabricator, Steve Jenner. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and guest hosts Bill and Aaron!
May 20, 2023
Guest: Stan Narrison
This week: new cars designed by artificial intelligence; hydrogen-powered big rigs; and special guest, race promoter and general manager of Montgomery Motor Speedway, Stan Narrison.
May 16, 2023
Guests: Andy and Pooja Duff (encore)
On today's show: Ford news, rumors and patents; an encore presentation of our guests, Andy and Pooja Duff of Colorworks by Duff. Fresh automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim, sponsored by Year One, Lanier Technical College and Concept One Pulley Systems.
May 8, 2023
Guests: Kevin and Randy Redd
On today's show, two new real Corvette models, the Stellantis manifestos, no rear window, no problem, plus special guests Randy and Kevin Redd from Concept One Pulley Systems. Informative automotive buffoonery from Bud and Tim, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Year One and Concept One Pulley Systems.
April 15, 2023
Guest: Jeremy Porter
On today's show, motorcycle madness, Ford news and rumors, and who is Tony Shalhoub and why should we care? Plus special guest Jeremy Porter, founder of Atlanta Motorsports Park. All that and a whole lot more informative automotive buffoonery from Bud and Tim!
April 6, 2023
Guest: Reggie Murphy
On today's show: Revisiting the KIA crash on YouTube; automotive technician scholarships, and special guest, Reggie Murphy, race car hauler driver, plus more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim!
March 31, 2023
Guest: Kyle Petty
On today's show: Ford news and rumors and their return to F-1 racing; and special guest Kyle Petty with his takes on life and NASCAR. All that and a whole lot more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim.
March 28, 2023
Guest: John Leverette, director of the Motorsports Vehicle Technology Program at Lanier Tech
On today's show ... DOT disappointment; an EV with a 640 mile range; Dodge Ram's mystery hybrid; Ford returns to F-1 racing, plus special guest John Leverette, director of the motorsports vehicle technology program at Lanier Technical College. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud & Tim.
March 16, 2023
Guest: Lauren Fix
On today's show, we compare hybrids to EVs, carburetors to fuel injectors, and everything in between. Different systems, different applications. Plus our special guest, Lauren Fix, the Car Coach! Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim!
March 12, 2023
Guest: Dave Despain
On today's show: 2023 Performance Cars of the Year; Tim's 2023 Car of the Year and where NOT to park your weinermobile! Plus special guest, 40 year automotive and motorcycle veteran broadcaster Dave Despain. And much more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim.
March 4, 2023
Guest: Doug Fehan
On today's show: a Daytona 500 recap; Motortrend's pick for the 2023 Car of the Year; a Super Bowl flashback; America's fuel infrastructure, and our special guest Doug Fehan, retired director of the Corvette racing team. All that and more informative automotive buffoonery!
Feb. 23, 2023
Guest: Brian Moody, Kelly Blue Book and Auto Trader
On today's show: hydrogen fuel cells, edible tires, and full-on Corvette racecars for sale. Plus, special guest Brian Moody from Kelly Blue Book and Auto Trader. All that and a whole lot more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim!
Feb. 17, 2023
Guests: Andy and Pooja Duff
On today's show, breaking your new truck in half; trailer towing challenges, overweight EVs, and special guests Andy and Pooja Duff from Colorworks by Duff, plus even more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim.
Feb. 11, 2023
Guest: Larry Conway
On today's show, trailer towing challenges; how to break your new truck in half; the dangers of overweight electric vehicles. And this week's special guest: Hall of Fame pinstriper and automotive artist Larry Conway, the Brushman! Always informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Year One, Concept One and Lanier Technical College!
Feb. 2, 2023
Guest: Tim McDonald
This week's episode: electric color-changing paint; EV crash-testing surprises; the E-Ray Corvette; and special guest, Tim McDonald, president of Lanier Technical College. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Year One, Concept 1 Pulley Systems and Lanier Technical College. Enjoy the show!
Jan. 26, 2023
Guest: Rick Humphrey
On today's show, Joe Gibbs builds a NASCAR electric cup car; the difference between battery chargers and maintainers; Carolina squatting your truck, and Bud overthinks his truck. Plus today's special guest, Rick Humphrey, president of Michelin Raceway RoadAtlanta. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim. Enjoy the show!
Jan. 20, 2023
Guest: Dan Elliott
On today's show, kill switches in new cars; EV batteries in cold weather and an ongoing automotive mystery thriller. Plus today's special guest, NASCAR Winston Cup Championship team member Dan Elliott. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim.
Jan. 14, 2023
Brad Ocock
On today's show: a trip back in Pontiac history; splitting V8s in half and building overhead cam engines; electric vehicle fire meets an electric fire truck; plus this week's special guest, automotive photojournalist and swap meet entrepreneur Brad Ocock. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Complete Auto Parts and Oakwood Tire Company. Enjoy the show!
Jan. 3, 2023
Guest: Bob Varsha
Bud and Tim introduce each other, address some news of the day and then interview Motorsports broadcaster Bob Varsha.