Shifting Gears with Mike Finnegan

Send us Fan MailMaybe you've pondered the deeper questions of life, like the true essence of respect and how to instill it in our kids. Join me as I also celebrate personal triumphs, like shedding 33 pounds, and set the stage for a sun-soaked Florida vacation.Today we talk to Mike Finnegan (Roadkill and Finnegan's Garage) about how his journey into automotive journalism was anything but planned, and yet it shaped his future in ways he couldn't have dreamed. Listen as he recounts  the serendipitous events that led him here, and how a simple car show encounter launched a career fueled by passion rather than paper qualifications. We dive into deep conversations about success, experience, and memory-making, values that have driven both life choices and the offbeat charm of the Roadkill show. This episode is a celebration of creativity and the allure of the open road.But it's not all about the cars; it's about the connections they forge. You'll hear how a move from California to Georgia reshaped Finnegan's world, balancing the demands of family life with the thrill of car restoration and YouTube content creation. We'll explore the practicalities of DIY projects, the financial savvy behind a cross-country move, and the everyday hilarity that comes with parenting intertwined with car enthusiasm. Every anecdote, from road trip misadventures to drag racing dreams, is a slice of life that resonates with anyone who's ever juggled passions, family, and the occasional wrench thrown into the works. So buckle up, because this episode is all about the drive through life's highway—with a healthy dose of laughter and learning along the way.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior