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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

189: Petersen Photo Archive Project with Thomas Voehringer

Thomas Voehringer Archivist with The Enthusiast Network (TEN) The Petersen Photo Archive represents the collected works of the photographers and editors of the Petersen Publishing Company from 1948 to 1997. Many of the negatives used for publications like Hot Rod, Car Craft and Motor Trend were cataloged and stored with great care. That came under…

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187: Jerry Mathers, The Beaver and Horny Mike History’s Counting Cars

Both interviews were conducted at the Milwaukee World of Wheels – February 23 – 25, 2018 Jerry Mathers from TV’s Leave It to Beaver It was great talking with Jerry. He shares how he almost died, what’s the real story about his TV dad – Hugh Beaumount and his really cool radio show. Horny Mike…

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188: Mike Yager – Head Cheerleader of Mid America Motorworks

  Mike Yager IS the authority on Corvettes and Air Cooled VW Parts. His company, Mid America Motorworks, supports Corvette enthusiasts by providing parts, services, support and pure fun. In fact, he named his annual Corvette show “FunFest Corvette”. It’s an amazing week long event that reflects the magnitude of his company. The show is…

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186: Milwaukee World of Wheels – February 23rd to 25th 2018

  Shake those winter blues by coming to the Milwaukee World of Wheels on February 23rd to 25th.  Stop by the Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio booth and talk with Captn’ Bob and Arlo. Check out the new Hot Rod Adventures of Captn’ Bob and Arlo vehicle with it’s hand painted artwork and lettering by Jeff…

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185: Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show + Jo Coddington downunder at the Moonshine Run Car Show

 Several guests: Scott Johnson and Warren Heir with the Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show and then celebrity Jo Coddington and Pete Neale from Australia. Jo Coddington and Pete Neale The Moonshine Run Car Show in Australia  

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184: National Street Rod Association’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements

Guest: Jack Liberto, National Street Rod Association Having a street rod is a lot of fun and really cool to drive. You work hard turning a wrench putting in different suspensions, engine modifications and adapting parts from other cars to yours. Welding and pounding a frame together so it will handle a different block or…

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183: Richie Zie, Chicago History and Automotive Radio and TV Host

Richie Zie Radio Show host live on WCGO 1590 AM on Sunday starting at 12 noon.  His show “Chicago History and Automotive Heaven” is fast becoming a hit with car enthusiast and Chicago history buffs. A recent show was a tribute to Chicago Fire Historian & Dispatcher Ken Little. And before that his show was…

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182: Card Board Cutouts Standing In for Captn’ Bob and Arlo

    Captn’ Bob and Arlo pre-recorded this week’s show. They are off to the famous Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California. Enjoy a bunch of great music that they have cued up for you. 

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181: Bob Bennett of Bennett Coachworks + Kendra Sommer of Cruisin With Kendra

Bob Bennett is a listeners favorite and Kendra will explain how Pop Culture meets Car Culture Bob Bennett Bennett Coachworks Bob always has a fun time on our show. His adventures with building cars and planes is always informative. His shop – Bennett Coachworks – is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, his customer’s list expands…

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180: Grand National Roadster Show + Peterson Automotive Museum

Guests: John Buck, coordinator of the Grand National Roadster Show and Leslie Kendall representing the Peterson Automotive Museum   Click the play button to replay the show on your computer. Or you can listen anywhere by downloading this show directly to your mobile device. Choose any of the podcast services listed.  John Buck Grand National…

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Some Highlights

Guests:
Troy Trepanier - winner 2017 SEMA
Ring Brothers - Mike and Jim
Joe Martin - Iron Resurrection
Ted Vernon - South Beach Classics
Dave Kindig - Bitchn' Rides
James Wheary - Nash
Ralph Holguin, RMD Garage
Bob Bennett - Bennett Coachworks
Bob Ashton - Muscle Car and Corvette
Wayne Carini - Chasing Classic Cars
Karen Salvaggio - Car Girl Extraordinary
Steve Darnell - Vegas Rat Rods
Noah Alexander - Speed is the New Black
Mark Worman - Grave Yard Carz
Johnathon Klinger - Haggerty
Kevin Flood - UK
Jo Coddington - American Hot Rod
KC Mathieu - KC's Paint Shop
Jay Leno - Jay's Garage
John Force
Darryl Starbird - Custom Builder
Donald Osborne
Colin Comer
Jason Wilson - Douche Larouche Motorcycle Club
Jimmy Shine
Gary Klutt - Legendary Motorcar Company
John "Gunner" Gunnell - Author
Svengoolie
Gary Esse - Swap Meets
Colby Martin SEMA - SANS
Stacey David - GEARZ
Chip Foose
Jose Fuentes, Imports
Jeff Johnson - AlStar
Darryl Stuermer - Genesis
Dan Short - Fantom Works
Jessi Combs
Cary Brobeck - Easy Rider
Dave Frieburger - Road Kill
Barry Mequiar
Adam Genei - Mobsteel
John Kraman - Mecum Auctions
Rick Dore - Custom Builder
Tommy Christmas - Fat n Furious
Dennis Pittsenbarger
Slick - Highway to Hell
Aaron Kaufman - Fast n Loud
Chuck Palumbo
Lou Santiago - Car Fix
Richard Rawlings - Fast n Loud
Don Prudhomme
Tom McEwen
Corky Coker
Gene Winfield - Custom Builder
TV Tommy IVO
Danny Koker - Counting Cars
Edsel B Ford
Faith Granger
Henry Winkler
Linda Vaughn
Big Daddy Don Garlits

Topics: 
A visit to Cuba
Traffic intersection cameras
World of Wheels
Muscle Car and Corvettes
History of Nash
Elements of a Stance
Storing your classic
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Modeling
Mobil Tire Repair
Yellowstone Trail
Car Shows, Car Shows, Car Shows
Coach building
Imports
Harley Davidson Museum
Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show
Great Lakes Dragaway
Blessing your vehicle
Largest Swap Meet in the Midwest
6 or 12 volt - positive or negative ground?
A visit from Jay Leno in Wisconsin Dells
Guardians of Children Belle City Chapter
Bikers Against Child Abuse
UK motoring laws
Southern Illinois car shows
The wreck of the Hemi Under Glass
Cars from a Women's Perspective
History of Car Clubs
SEMA
SEMA Action Network
Music with the Cowsills