Episodes

The Gentleman Racer® The Gentleman Racer® With an extensive background in the automotive industry , Michael Satterfield has always been a free spirit at heart. In 2002 Michael created an incredible platform : The Gentleman Racer , an award winning website with a fresh take on automotive lifestyle ,travel and fashion. Michael pitstops at the WrenchNation show to share his spectacular journey, and his passion for the automotive industry and vehicle enthusiasts world wide, while announcing his rec...

Mike Zarnock Hot Wheels Passion As the world renowned “Super Collector of Hot Wheels ” & 2021 Hot Wheels Hall of Famer, Mike Zarnock lives and breathes all things Hot Wheels. With a collection that goes way back in time, and a true passion for Hot Wheels , Mike is inspiring many as a historian and YouTuber who brings you in to the world of collecting and leaves you wanting more ! Partnering with our good friend Fireball Tim Lawrence , a HOLLYWOOD CONCEPT ARTIST responsible for over 400 vehicle ...

Where do we go from HERE ? With the recent White House (Dec 2021 ) announcement of some pretty lofty and ambitious goals of half of the vehicles on the road in the U.S. being electric vehicles by the year 2030 , what opportunities will we have in the automotive service aftermarket by way of service and repair ? Will the non stop back & forth grey area of Right to Repair give the aftermarket everything we need as service operators & automotive technicians to truly have unfettered access to data\...

With over 10,000 classic used vehicles , Desert Valley Auto Parts is no joke when it comes to the largest selection of used parts for your classic hooptie. Treating each part delivery, whether it is a local request, or somewhere in the country or , for that matter, in the world , the folks at DVAP treat each transaction with serious care , after all, a 68 Impala passenger door may be the only one found & can’t risk damage during shipping. They take it serious & love what they do ! Jason McClure...

The legacy of the late actor Paul Walker lives on through the Fast & Furious movie franchise, but more importantly by way of his incredible giving spirit & big charitable heart via Reach Out World Wide & Fuel Fest. Cody Walker & Chris Lee stop by this special edition of the show to reflect on Paul Walker’s life and the impact of Fuel Fest as a way for car enthusiasts to celebrate automotive culture while giving back to charity. As it is always an honor to spend time with some incredible talents ...

Carrying on the incredible legacy of Paul Walker and the REACH OUT WORLDWIDE Foundation, Chris Lee , Cody Walker and the FUEL FEST family truly bring car enthusiasts together for a massive celebration of music, arts and all things cars and trucks ! Join us on this special edition of Wrench Nation as Cody & Chris stop by the show & discuss Paul Walker’s life & charitable through the incredible festival going on across the country -Fuel Fest Grab your Fuel Festival tickets : https://bit.ly/3oxTqSC

With so many advancements in engine technology , engine oil has made the same , with a variety of specifications that are critical to mpg, emissions and the overall performance of a vehicle. On this edition of Wrench Nation we are honored to have Pennzoil oil expert Michael Thomas discuss these oil advancements and the misconceptions of engine oil service of past years, and the big differences that need to be administered with today’s modern engines. Catch Michaels podcast : Michael’s Motor Al...

With a streamlined and very efficient approach.. AMS offers Clutch Kits & Hydraulics (Rhino Pak) & the reliability behind the automotive industry leading batteries that you deserve in their Power Sonic lineup of batteries. Steve Neukum of AMS joins us to discuss technical tips regarding clutch systems and what we may take for granted when it comes to that quietly resting battery & especially that auxiliary battery that we are starting to see in more & more vehicles. The worst thing when you pu...

Dave Kindig With an eye for automotive art and style bringing some of the worlds most illustrious & spectacular vehicle restorations and unique custom designs , Dave Kindig and the team at Kindig It Design bring the passion for the build and attention to detail ! Visit kindigit.com for more details and check out the original series BITCHIN RIDES on Motortrend TV for a deep dive in to rendering and design, to the building and restoration of some incredible works of rolling automotive art ! Dave ...

WrenchWay: Helping Technicians Find Jobs at Top Shops & Dealerships We dive in to some of the critical areas of the automotive industry and it’s past regarding the technician shortage while speaking with Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay Jay Goninen .

Highlighting some of the world’s most renowned works of automotive rolling art and history , the Las Vegas Concours is a mastery of vehicles assembled at the Las Vegas ballpark. From the legendary 1961 Chaparral Mark 1 Race Car from Madrid Spain, to lead singer James Hetfield of Metallica incredible collection of cars , the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance will surely not disappoint avid car enthusiasts and collectors alike ! Founder and Chairman Stuart Sobek stops by the Wrench Nation show with d...

Shocks & Struts -When Should You Replace ? Tire cupping , excessive jounce and bounce while having an overall reduced ride and feel of your vehicle may be present, and you are not sure where to start to correct. ASE Master Technician & Product Specialist of Monroe Shocks & Struts, Mike Hinderer stops by the show to discuss how shocks & struts are critical to the steering , stopping and stability of your vehicle. Join us for this special TIPS edition of the show.

Starting an Auto Museum with One Vehicle Now that is one big & serious endeavor when you just don’t have the fleet or collection of classic vehicles that may have been accrued over decades. With the passion and drive, along with one very very special classic car that started it all, Sean Mathis of Miles Through Time Auto Museum , was on a mission from day one, and has built one of the most fascinating collections of vehicles and automotive memorabilia in the country ! Join us for a true discove...

The market for all things Chevy Truck has catapulted , with a huge demand for detailed builds that can bring a lot of money at auction. Some would say , it has gotten out of hand , as many enthusiasts simply can not afford what was a once upon a time affordable platform. Dan Hogan of Hogie Shines is no stranger to the Chevy Truck market and brings an incredible amount of talent for frame off restorations , or an overhaul with minor upgrades that are sought after throughout the country. We discu...

The art & style of the lowrider can be traced back to the early 40’s during an era where individuality was all the rage regarding paint , profile and the notorious stance & bounce of these vehicles , while bringing chicano & chicana culture to the forefront. We are honored to have Richard Ochoa of Lowrider magazine stop by this episode to discuss the history of how low rider culture started , the early year challenges of neighborhood rivalries and the advancements of hydraulic |pneumatic equipm...

An accomplished driver, scoring race wins, championships and top finishes in road course racing, endurance sports car racing, stock car racing on both asphalt and dirt ovals, and long-distance desert racing –Stephen Cox brings a talented versatility of racing discipline and sportsmanship behind the wheel. Join us for this special edition of Wrench Nation as Stephen stops by the show to discuss his history of racing a wide variety of courses.

Direct from eye to concept , with very little, to no pre concept renderings or computer aided design, Larry Grobe, of Voodoo Larry Kustoms ( Elkhart ,Illinois), brings a visceral vibe to the art of Kustom Car builds, spending the past 45 years working that old craftsman skill set to bring us some of the worlds most renowned & unique builds. With a multitude of jaw dropping kustoms, like the Voodoo Sahara , or the Voodoo Deville, to name a few, while paying tribute to the great artist like Georg...

Will Lockwood is an engineer, restorer, fabricator, and builder who is part of the team at Kindigit Design where they build incredible custom rides. You’ve seen their Motortrend TV show Bitchin Rides, now in its seventh season and nearing 100 episodes –CATCH THE SHOWS —–watch.motortrend.com BITCHIN RIDES… OR CHECK OUT THEIR AWESOME WEBSITE KINDIGIT.COM From an early age toying around with RC cars to seriously tinkering with Abrams tanks during the Gulf War for the Army , Will Lockwood has had a ...

The National Historical Fire Foundation (better known as the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting) is a museum dedicated to the historical preservation of firefighting equipment used through the years around the world. The museum’s artifacts were originally the private collection of George F. Getz Jr., who opened the original Hall of Flame in Wisconsin in 1961. The collection relocated to Phoenix in 1974, and has since grown into the world’s largest historical firefighting museum with visitors ...

Join us as Tommy & Ruby stop by to discuss the history of Car Show Safari & the incredible resource for car enthusiasts of all ages . In addition show contributor Ken Vela swings by to discuss the nationally renowned Fountain Valley Car show event! Tommy Scalera President and Founder of CarShowSafari.com. Tommy is passionate about his love for the automobile, whether he’s restoring them or racing them, photographing them or writing about them. He created CarShowSafari.com as a resource for car ...

Magnus stops by the show to discuss his incredible journey and his ability to keep it all true to his freedom of expression while keeping a balance of self and life spirit. Magnus Walker is a fashion designer, style icon, automobile enthusiast—and owner of one of the world’s most astonishing collections of Porsches, housed in an old factory building in Los Angeles. Check out his series of books on AMAZON , his TEDx “Go with your Gut” and fascinating documentary Urban Outlaw on YouTube. *Also ...

SPECIAL GUESTS : LUCAS UNDERWOOD & DAVID ROMAN | ASOG PODCAST With a dynamic and progressive approach to what is plaguing the automotive industry, while on an ultimate path of deep rooted discovery and the needed solutions , Shop Owner Lucas Underwood & David Roman bring the real and raw of how, as an industry, we can overcome some of the most challenging problems for the betterment of the consumer, automotive technician and shop owners. Catch your favorite podcast player ASOG \ AND—– www.amazo...

Spike Feresten Television writer ,screenwriter ,comedian and TV personality known for his work on Seinfeld sitcom as well as writing for David Letterman and hosting the late night talk Talk Show with Spike Feresten on Fox TV . Former host of Esquire Network’s series Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the podcast Spike’s Car Radio with Paul Zuckerman. He was also a screenwriter for the 2007 animated film, Bee Movie. Spikes Car Radio ( SCR ) Podcast Cars, Coffee and Comedy ho...

Wade Kawasaki is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Legendary Brands (formerly Coker Group.) In his executive role, Kawasaki oversees the fourteen brands and six operating companies, which include Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Roadster Wire Wheels and The Great Race. In addition to his role at the Coker Group, Wade Kawasaki is the SEMA Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, where he still has a role on the Board of Directors in making important decisions to benefit the 52-billion-dollar ...