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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

69: Holiday Gifts for your Hot Rodder – week 2

It’s week 2 of Captn’ Bob and Arlo’s Christmas gift ideas for your hot rodder.  If you have a Hot Rodder in the “Good” column of THE list, then you need to tune in to Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio in the coming weeks. Let the guys be your secret shopper. All of the gifts mentioned have…

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68: Holiday Gifts for your Hot Rodder – week 1

It’s that time of the season for Captn’ Bob and Arlo to help with your holiday shopping. Forget “Black Friday” and all that crap that goes with it. If you have a Hot Rodder in the “Good” column of THE list, then you need to tune in to Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio in the coming weeks….

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67: Bennett Coachworks at Greater Milwaukee Auto Show

Bennett Coachworks, LLC Bob Bennett shared his exciting news first with the listeners of Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio. He was proud to announce that him and the guys at Bennett Coachworks will be the special attraction at the 2016 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show. Here’s what he had to say, By special invitation the guys and I…

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66: SEMA 2015 Report, Craftsman, Coddington, Xtreme Fresh

The boys a report from SEMA Show in Las Vegas. They produced the radio show from the convention center.   They met with Craftsman to talk about an exciting new line of industrial tools. They caught up with their good friend Jo Coddington.   And then they hung out with Paul Albee and his weirdo…

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65: Boys will be boys! What’s in a Website?

Boys will be boys! The Boys will be heading to Las Vegas next week to participate in the largest automotive convention in the world – SEMA – Specialty Equipment Marketing Association. This year marks the 49th consecutive SEMA Show. Over the years, the annual event has proven to be best place for manufacturers of automotive…

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64: Beth Kjell, Trunk or Treat at Quaker Steak n Lube

Trunk or Treat Quaker Steak n Lube in New Berlin will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat Monster Car Show. The idea is to decorate your vehicle’s trunk with plenty of fun stuff and goodies for the little ones to fill up their Halloween bags up. If you don’t have a trunk just set…

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63: Adam Genei, NBC Sport Network’s Mobsteel show

This new NBCSN show is already making lots of fans. What’s cool about this show are the cast members. They are midwestern people with a Detroit work ethic. Adam and his team – including his wife Pam – are building vehicles they way midwesterners do. Tough and cool. Mobsteel’s works have been praised by many…

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62: The Hot Rod Adventures of Captn Bob and Arlo

The boys will be all by themselves talking about their Hot Rod Adventures to the Iron Invasion show in Woodstock, Illinois. They will talk about the brand new website about ready to launch soon.  This site will host an improved Car Show Listings and Swap Stuff pages. They will announce their “Hot Rod Adventures of Captn Bob…

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61: Mecum Auction’s John Kraman

He has been the full-time consignment director for Mecum Auctions since 2006. Since 2008 he also has been a commentator and analyst for television coverage of Mecum auctions. We ask him about his experiences with Mecum Auctions, how he prepares for each show and how does he know so much stuff? We have heard that…

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60: Rick Dore, Car Customizer and TV Guy

Captn Bob and Arlo interview Rick Dore the Car Customizer and TV guy! You may have seen him on Lords of the Car Hoards which is now Rusted Development. We ask him why the name change? And is it the same show. Or you may have seen some of his cool creations in the magazines….

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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