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From the hit automotive counter culture website THE AUTOPIAN, The Autopian 'Carbage Time' podcast features your favorite Autopian writers and guests debating the hot topics of the day. The Autopian is the ultimate car-culture website run by obsessive car nerds who want nothing more than to make people laugh while teaching them about geeky car minutiae. Founded by the two most-read Jalopnik writers ever, Jason Torchinsky (an artist and comedian) and David Tracy (an automotive engineer) — along with prolific businessman/TV personality Beau Boeckmann — the site places a strong focus on technical expertise, leveraging industry insiders to provide key insight into the automotive world. But as detailed as things get at The Autopian, the site’s main focus is to create fun, engaging content that fosters an inclusive, close-knit automotive community. Beau, David, and Jason literally created the website’s mission statement while sitting in a 1901 Sunbeam-Mabley, surrounded by postwar microcars like a Messerschmitt Tiger (see image above). That mission statement, by the way, is: The Autopian exists to serve the car enthusiast community by creating content that informs and entertains, while celebrating the unifying quality of automobiles.

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Is the Bugatti Veyron The Best or Most Overrated Car In History?

2026/09/03

They've debated it on the site before, and now it's time to bring it to your ears: is the Bugatti Veyron actually the best piece of automotive engineering? Or is it a worthless gimmick? While David loves the engineering, Torch thinks there's far better cars with much more useful engineering put into them elsewhere, so you tell us: what do YOU think? 👀 Hosts: David Tracy, Jason Torchinsky Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist And follow us on all your favorite social media pages! Instagram: / theautopian YouTube: / @theautopian TikTok: / the_autopian Facebook: / theautopian X: https://x.com/the_autopian Buy your Autopian merch here: https://galpinautosports.myshopify.com/collections/the-autopian Have any story ideas? Email them to [email protected]

Zack Klapman Explains Why Woodward Dream Cruise Is More Fun Than Pebble Beach

2026/08/24

In today's episode, we chatted with our good friend Zack Klapman about the biggest car shows this country has to offer: Woodward Dream Cruise and Monterey Car Week. The question is: which is better for the average car lover in your life? 🧐 Host: Matt Hardigree Special Guest: Zack Klapman Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist Read more of our thoughts on our website: https://www.theautopian.com/ And follow us on all your favorite social media pages! Instagram: / theautopian YouTube: / @theautopian TikTok: / the_autopian Facebook: / theautopian X: https://x.com/the_autopian Buy your Autopian merch here: https://galpinautosports.myshopify.com/collections/the-autopian Have any story ideas? Email them to [email protected]

Are There Too many Hypercars? Spyker's Victor Muller Explains The Economics Behind Car Week

2026/08/11

Spyker founder Victor Muller gives us the ultimate Monterey Car Week preview on the Carbage Time podcast. Are there too many hypercars? Is Pebble Beach worth bringing a car to? How much does it cost? After a short interlude, Victor Muller has brought back Spyker along with his partner Volodymyr Nosov. They'll be showing a car later this week at The Quail a Motorsports Gathering, which is just one of the many events this week. David talks to Victor about what he's looking forward to seeing and why he thinks there are more buyers for good hypercars than there are cars themselves.

How Your Favorite Movie And TV Cars Are Chosen, Explained By The Team Behind Widow’s Bay

2026/08/07

If you haven't yet watched Apple TV's surprise hit show "Widow's Bay," here's another reason to go for it: it's got some pretty rad cars. So rad that Torch got in touch with the team responsible for sourcing them to get ALL the juicy details about how the production sausage gets made 👀 Host: Jason Torchinsky Special Guest: Carrie Capizzano, Theo Orfanos Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist

You Shouldn’t Buy A Brand New BMW If They Make You Watch Ads

2026/07/31

In case you haven't heard the news, there's a new Spiderman out! What's that have to do with cars? Unfortunately everything, and it's all BMW's fault, thanks to their love of monetizing anything they can. Host: Jason Torchinsky, Matt Hardigree Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist Read more of our thoughts at our website: https://www.theautopian.com/ And follow us on all your favorite social media pages! Instagram: / theautopian YouTube: / @theautopian TikTok: / the_autopian Facebook: / theautopian X: https://x.com/the_autopian Buy your Autopian merch here: https://galpinautosports.myshopify.com/collections/the-autopian Have any story ideas? Email them to [email protected]

The CEO Of REO Insists He’s Serious And Will Make Good Cheap Trucks

2026/07/24

In today's episode, we sat chatted with Zach De Bernardi of REO: a new car company that's hoping to bring super affordable and highly modular gas trucks to the market. Host: Jason Torchinsky Special Guest: Zach De Bernardi Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist Read more of our thoughts at our website: https://www.theautopian.com/ And follow us on all your favorite social media pages! Instagram: / theautopian YouTube: / @theautopian TikTok: / the_autopian Facebook: / theautopian X: https://x.com/the_autopian Buy your Autopian merch here: https://galpinautosports.myshopify.com/collections/the-autopian Have any story ideas? Email them to [email protected]

Carmakers Were Lying To Us About Manual Transmissions

2026/07/16

Carmakers almost had us convinced. They almost did it. They almost made us believe that no one wanted manuals anymore, that DCTs were better, and that rowing your own gears was going to go the way of POGs, The Hustle, and Freddie Prinze, Jr. They were wrong! And fake manuals from Ferrari and the aftermarket are just proof that demand is there. The question is: Are these real manuals?

Here's How I Made A Brand New WWII Jeep Street Legal In 2026 And More BTS Of My Crazy Jeep Build

2026/07/10

David has completed his WWII Jeep build using parts purchased on eBay, which was a gargantuan undertaking. What was it really like? How did we get it registered? What did it cost? David explains to Jason the background of all of this. Story here: https://www.theautopian.com/i-bet-my-company-on-an-impossible-jeep-build-then-a-miracle-happened/ Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oT7xSOcmmo

Emergency Podcast: Is The Slate EV Truck's $24,950 Price Real? Is It Good?

2026/06/17

As gearheads, I think we all appreciate the concept of looking under the hood. One of our readers does, too, except he likes looking under the hood of websites. Websites for, say, small EV pickup trucks that everyone desperately wants to know the price of . Yes, I’m talking about Slate, and yes, if you look under the hood of the company’s website, it appears that the price of the entry-level truck has been leaked. I’m not entirely sure if “leaked” is the right word here; it’s in the source code to the web page on Slate Auto’s site titled How To Preorder, and the pricing information in the source code was spotted by a pleasingly nosy Autopian named Dave. Is this real? is it a good price? David Tracy and Jason Torchinsky talk about it.

Ford's Tiny $30,000 EV Pickup Truck Is Totally A REAL Pickup Truck

2026/06/13

After David Tracy and Griffin Riley saw Ford's new EV pickup truck testing down in Long Beach, we had a lot of people weigh in with their thoughts about what is and isn't a real pickup truck, which brings us HERE! Listen in now! Hosts: David Tracy, Jason Torchinsky Producer: Griffin Riley Music: Artlist Read more of our thoughts at our website: https://www.theautopian.com/ And follow us on all your favorite social media pages! Instagram: / theautopian YouTube: / @theautopian TikTok: / the_autopian Facebook: / theautopian X: https://x.com/the_autopian Buy your Autopian merch here: https://galpinautosports.myshopify.co... Have any story ideas? Email them to [email protected]

Drive Modes On Cars Are Stupid, At Least Most Of The Time

2026/06/05

It’s time for another episode of Carbage Time, where we here at The Autopian argue about our dumb takes. Because, like all humans, we have opinions about things, specifically car things, and we’re deluded enough to think that, bafflingly, you need to hear about these opinions! So if you’re pining to hear us opining, boy are you in luck. Last week, in our very first episode of the series, David and Matt discussed the largely disastrous Ferrari Luce. This time Matt and I are going to talk about something far more accessible than some poorly-designed and overpriced battery-powered Ferrari: drive modes. Yes, drive modes. My suspicion is that it took you a moment to remember just what the hell those things were, because while it’s fairly likely your car has them – if you have a relatively modern car, made in, say, the last decade and a half or so, at least – I also suspect you probably haven’t used them in a while.

The Ferrari Luce Didn’t Stand a CHANCE!

2026/05/27

Welcome back to The Autopian Podcast, now the Autopian "Carbage Time Podcast," where we get to discuss our most radioactive takes, and who better to start than our own Matt Hardigree, an eternal spring of bad opinions. Can he convince David Tracy that the Ferrari Luce wasn't sort of doomed from the beginning?

Crew Show; The Autopian’s Predictions For 2024

2024/01/03

This podcast is brought to by "Torch's heart". He really gave it his all for this one. Join the entire Autopian staff as they round up the final podcast of Season 2: DT, Beau, Matt. Adrian, Mercedes, Peter, Thomas, The Goss and a very special appearance by Jason Torchinsky. The Heartbeat of America. Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link

Torch update, and Subaru tells us all about the new Forester and BRZ

2023/12/27

First, Matt and DT talk updates on Torch and his bum heart, then they begin pathetically groveling for membership and a top it off with a preamble to a short but sweet Subaru chat at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Here's to Torch getting his carburetor back to optimum performance! Happy Holidays, Autopians! Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link

Lucid’s new EV SUV is changing the FRUNKING industry.

2023/12/20

The Autopian's are back with special guests on this weeks podcast. Lucid's lead designer, Derek Jenkins, sits for a fireside chat to talk about the new SUV from the luxury EV brand. Alanis King is no seat filler, she brings her incredible POV on HOV. What? Go to autopian.com to become a member today, and find more of these podcasts there as well! Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link

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39 reviews

★★★☆☆

MistSoalar 2026/07/22

Not suited for audio format

I love these guys from jalopnik days, but this podcast is meant to be video format. David is constantly referring to pictures and charts, and most lis...

★★★☆☆

SKXJam 2026/06/10

Please upgrade your mics!

Generally love the content, but please invest a little bit into your microphones/sound setup. It’s unpleasant to listen to and sounds like you’re doin...

★★★★★

Ono'Lei'a 2022/10/17

Keeping it Interesting!

I’m new to all things automotive and started listening to The Autopian’s Podcast. It’s fun and interesting and entertaining!!! I love the variety of t...

★★★★★

djl.1975 2022/10/06

Wonderful

So entertaining. Very good podcast. Torch is my spirit animal.

★★★★★

Finfishie 2022/08/28

Yes!!!

Best podcast for car people that I have ever heard. Feels like three dudes drinking beer and talking all things cars. You all have a unique chemistry....

★★★★☆

billy_is_god 2022/08/25

Mike’s

You guys should get some new mikes. audio is pretty bad. Otherwise should is great.

★★★★★

fueledbymetal 2022/08/23

Great, fresh automotive podcast!

I’ve listened to the first couple of episodes and am totally digging it! The three hosts have different backgrounds but excellent chemistry. They hav...

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