My First Car

Rocky Mountain Nigh

Jon Quijano recalls his 1989 Chevy Cavalier wagon as having no floor heat, windows that won’t stay up, and a cassette player that devours tapes. He shares that his passion for drumming began after hearing a Jimi Hendrix song in a car commercial during a Channel 1 news broadcast. During a road trip, a wrong turn left Jon and his brother lost in Nebraska. 
 
Pairs well with a complimentary soundtrack of Nirvana, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Sound Garden

Country Cruising

In this episode, my buddy Kyle Haman reflects on the ultimate taste of freedom - hitting the open road and cruising through neighboring small towns. With a trunk full of beer, the music cranked up, and nothing but blue skies ahead, Kyle takes us along for the ride. It’s country cruising at its finest, with stories of spontaneous adventures, wild nights, and the kind of carefree spirit that comes with small town roaming. Grab a cold one and join us for a journey that’s all about living for the moment.

The Catfish Alliance

In this episode, my friend Pedro Pizarro dives into the wild, reckless days of his first car. From spray-painting a cop car (yep, you read that right) to almost getting shot at, Pedro’s Tallahassee adventures were filled with mischief, close calls, and unforgettable moments. Time well spent making mixtapes, making windshield washer squirt guns and making out with girls, all while keeping an eye out for the lurking alligators.

The Green Hornet

In this no-holds-barred episode, my friend and fellow podcaster Cole Weisz pulls up to share his unfiltered wisdom and stories from the driver's seat of a 78 Plymouth Volare station wagon. From no second dates to not even glancing while reversing, Cole’s experiences in this classic ride are as legendary as his “no F’s given” approach to life.

Fearless and Roving In a Small Town

Musician Richard Loewen somehow small town's his way to getting a license. Another Topaz make it's presence heard all around town till he upgrades to a 98 Chevy Blazer. Shenanigan's ensue.

"Breaker breaker 1-9"

In this nostalgic trip down memory lane, my friend and former bassist Tony takes us back to the early days of his grunge youth and it all begins with a 1963 Ford pickup truck. From getting lost on winding gravel roads to late-night CB radio hide-and-seek games, and of course, cruising for chicken nuggets, Tony's wild adventures in the pre-band days set the stage for a life of music and mischief.  That's a 10-4 good buddy.

Thunderchicken

14 states in 14 days. Musician Roger Nordquist flips a coin to find what he's looking for on a solo road trip in this 2001 odyssey over Sept 11th. From an inherited 78 Thunderbird to a 91 Mercury Cougar, it’s a journey that’s about more than just the destinations. It’s about what drives us, both on the road and in life.

Fast-Ditch Effort

Buckle up, because this week we’re taking a ride down memory lane with Nathan Engel - the graphic designer behind the logo and birther to the podcast idea. But today, he’s not talking design; he’s revving the engine on his legendary 1978 Chevy Impala, the vehicle that wasn’t just a car, but a vessel of teenage mayhem. Questionable decisions and shenanigans ensue.
Pairs well with a mixtape of Eminem, Korn, NIN, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre

Frog Fueled Fender Bender

My friend Mandie Haman drops by to recount her adventures in her 1987 Mercury Topaz. Fender benders, frogs, mixtapes, and the stink of cloves. Get in the trunk losers! We're going down memory lane.  Cheers!
Pairs well with a mixtape of Heart and Fleetwood Mac

The Turdmobile

In today's episode, guitarist and my friend, Adam Abrahamson takes a trip down memory lane as he reminisces about his 1978 Dodge Colt - affectionately known as The Turdmobile. From pushing it when it wouldn't reverse to the loss of his lil homies, Adam's legendary tales remind me of the days car bras and bug splatters existed.
Pairs well with a mixtape of The Offspring, Greenday, The Humpers, 90's skater punk