EPISODE · Oct 3, 2023 · 1H 5M
Matt Stone: From Muscle Cars to MotorTrend and Beyond
from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports
This episode features Matt Stone, an automotive journalist and photographer since 1990. Stone's career evolved from managing editor of MotorTrend Magazine to becoming a freelance journalist, author, and broadcaster. In the discussion, Matt shares his early influences, his Petrol head origin story, and his professional journey. He discusses various cars he owned and reviews his experiences in California's car culture. Matt elaborates on the evolution of automobiles, touching on the EV revolution, and shares insights on car events, concourses, and the art of judging cars. Stone also reflects on notable people in the auto industry he met and worked with, including some humorous anecdotes. The conversation extends to his upcoming projects, particularly a new book on DeLoreans, and offers advice for aspiring automotive journalists. The episode ends with a shout-out to his website, Matt Stone Cars, and encouragement for fans to engage with his work. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Matt Stone: From MotorTrend to Freelance 01:14 Matt Stone's Petrolhead Origin Story 03:26 First Cars and Early Influences 05:25 Evolution of Car Culture in California 11:07 The Impact of Electric Vehicles 15:04 Meeting Automotive Legends 17:52 Steve McQueen: The Ghost That Haunts 26:05 The DeLorean Project and MotorTrend Days 32:52 The Battle for Subscribers 33:35 Peterson Publishing Legacy 35:02 Advice for Aspiring Automotive Writers 35:32 The Evolution of Media 35:50 The Importance of Good Writing 36:45 Navigating the Digital Landscape 43:48 The Role of Automotive Historians 48:56 The Art and Science of Concourse Judging 58:45 Memorable Judging Experiences 01:01:04 What's Next for Matt Stone? 01:02:25 Closing Remarks and Promotions ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?
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This episode features Matt Stone, an automotive journalist and photographer since 1990. Stone’s career evolved from managing editor of MotorTrend Magazine to becoming a freelance journalist, author, and broadcaster. In the discussion, Matt shares his early influences, his Petrol head origin story, and his professional journey. He discusses various cars he owned and reviews his experiences in California’s car culture. Matt elaborates on the evolution of automobiles, touching on the EV revolution, and shares insights on car events, concourses, and the art of judging cars. Stone also reflects on notable people in the auto industry he met and worked with, including some humorous anecdotes. The conversation extends to his upcoming projects, particularly a new book on DeLoreans, and offers advice for aspiring automotive journalists. The episode ends with a shout-out to his website, Matt Stone Cars, and encouragement for fans to engage with his work.
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