Carstuff

In this installment of the guys' continuing series on engines, Scott and Ben cover the two-stroke engine. Tune in to learn what this engine does, where it's used, and -- most importantly -- how it works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to design, steampunk is unique: What if the world never entered the digital age, and all technology was steam-powered? Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at steampunk cars (which don't actually run on steam) in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of a continuing series on engines, the guys take a closer look at the rotary engine. Tune in as Scott and Ben break down the details of the rotary engine -- including its advantages and disadvantages -- in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by listener mail, the guys decide to cover boats for the first time -- and what better way to begin than by covering offshore racing? Tune in as Scott and Ben take a look at the thrilling -- and potentially dangerous -- world of offshore racing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has someone ever written 'wash me' across your windshield? Scott Wade noticed that when dirt caked onto a car it became the perfect canvas -- and like any great artist, he couldn't resist the opportunity. Learn more about dirty car art in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard motor vehicles have foot controls for braking and accelerating, but hand controls also exist for drivers who can't use their feet. Scott and Ben discuss different kinds of hand-controlled devices for drivers in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hit-and-miss-engine is a type of flywheel engine, and compared to modern engines the design of this device is relatively simple. But how does it work? Tune in as Scott and Ben break down the mechanics behind the hit-and-miss engine in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So let's say you have a motorcycle built before 1916, some free time and a sense of adventure -- but no idea what to do in September. Why not join the Motorcycle Cannonball? Tune in and learn more about this coast-to-coast motorcycle race. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your top ten dream cars? In this episode, Scott and Ben respond to a listener request and break down their top ten dream vehicles, with a few surprises along the way. Listen in and learn more about dream cars in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First held in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 is one of the world's most well-known auto races. But how did it get started, and how does it work today? Listen in and learn more about the Indy 500 in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For thousands of years, people across the world have built roads to move from one point to another. Listen in as Ben and Scott take a look at the evolution of road construction in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The concept of armored vehicles predates the invention of the automobile, and engineers are still trying to perfect the idea. Listen in as Scott and Ben explore the uses of modern armored vehicles in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's familiar with firetrucks. They're bright red, they're huge -- and they can be incredibly loud. So how do they work? Listen in as Scott and Ben take a closer look at fire and rescue vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one point or another, every auto enthusiast thinks about customizing his or her vehicle. But the Dekotora truck crews in Japan have taken it to an entirely new level. Tune in and learn more about Dekotora trucks in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the United States, a vehicle's fuel efficiency is rated in terms of miles per gallon, or MPG. But is this the best way to calculate fuel economy? Listen in as Scott and Ben explore an alternative measure of fuel efficiency in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard the story: A well-meaning family man walks into a dealership set on buying a sedan and ends up leaving in a sports car. But how does this happen, and why? Listen in to learn how your brain may be making decisions without your knowledge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott and Ben take a closer look at some of the world's strangest vehicles. From the cupcake car to real-live battle mechs, you might be surprised by their nominations for "The World's Strangest Vehicles." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an entrepreneur, Henry Ford was indisputably brilliant. As a person, he was more than a bit eccentric. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look back at the unusual beliefs and bizarre practices of the legendary Henry Ford. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1989, VH1 decided to boost their ratings by hosting an unusual contest. The prize? Thirty-six vintage corvettes. Listen in as Ben and Scott take you through the history of this corvette fleet, from the beginning of the contest to the present day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SSC Ultimate Aero TT is the fastest production automobile in the world -- meaning that if you have the cash, you can pick one up. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the world's fastest production cars, from the Porsche to the Aero. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.