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Californian Touge

by Derrick Tynes

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Discussion between drivers who like to have fun on the touge (Japanese for "mountain pass"). Touges are fun to drive on, so we discuss what are the best roads/courses in California. We also discuss driving techniques, cars, car stories, and everything else in between.Check us out: http://www.californiantouge.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalifornianTouge/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/californian_touge/

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Episodes

  1. The Shit at the Shop

    Join us this week as we talk about the mysterious glowie Suzuki Alto that may have never existed. The things we put up with as car enthusiasts who have to rely on others to fix our vehicles.

  2. New BRZ/86 and the Future of Car Ownership

    In this episode we catch up with long time contributor about failing cars, the new BRZ/86, and how people will own cars in the future.

  3. New Lockdowns, New Cars & Old Crap

    We're back again and again like a Corolla with 50k mile-old oil in it. This time around we talk about the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the car community, new cars that are hitting the market in the far future, and the what the hell we've been doing as a crew lately.

  4. Where Are the Touge Cars @ LA Auto Show 2019

    This year we at CA Touge had to pleasure to slum through the floors of the LA Auto Show 2019. Unfortunately, there weren't really any new cars that came out that caught our eye and made us think, "I would love to carve a canyon with that beast." The show wasn't exactly a disappointment, but…

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  5. SEMA vs AAPEX Trade Shows 2019

    This very special episode of CA Touge, we actually have an insider who went to both SEMA and APEX this year. We discuss the differences between the two, and which one to avoid that's full of Winnie the Pooh's eBay aftermarket bollocks. Both shows are automotive trade shows, not car shows. That...

  6. Glorious Nippon Motor Show 2019

    This week we talk about the 2019 Tokyo Motor show. Join us as we discuss the newest hits from the show, concept cars, and various other Japanese car crap.

  7. New BRZ/86 and Why It'll Still Be Slow

    Toyota and Subaru officially and for real this time that they're going to team up to bring the next generation of the BRZ/86. This week we want to talk about what the next generation may hold for the platform and why it might be still too slow. Other news includes the next generation of the Mirai...

  8. Leaky Rads, the Supreme Weight Reduction | CA Touge Podcast

    Another week of total nothing in the car culture. We talk about how to lose weight while on the touge. Remember that car meets can be fun, so while you're at one, you must break every part.

  9. Frankfurt Motor Mess | CA Touge Podcast | Sept 16, 2019

    This week we shit-talk about the Frankfurt international motor show. Since none of us have money to travel across the world, we'll be making strong opinions on a single sentence and pictures alone.

  10. CA Touge Podcast 09/09/2019

    Another week, another crash, and another discussion about touching your stick. We talk about BMWs, Tesla, and Porsche EVs

  11. CA Touge Podcast 09/02/2019

    Another episode that's actually a week out from another episode. Come join us the regular as we talk about cars, driving, and the touge.

  12. CA Touge Podcast 08/25/2019

    Another episode of the CA Touge Podcast. Join us as we discuss BMWs, Mercedes, and the new Supra in regards on how all crap they are.

  13. CA Touge Podcast 11: Future Speculation

    This episode deals with the future of the car enthusiast and the hobby.

  14. CA Touge Podcast 10: Police Encounters

    Another week, another episode! This week we discuss on what to do to avoid any police encounters for those of you who like to go a little too fast. It's basically using common sense. Everything mentioned in the video is for educational purposes only, and we do not condone any sort of illegal...

  15. CA Touge Podcast 9: Car Communities

    New podcast episode is up! Hopefully, we'll be releasing a weekly podcast. The format has changed as we'll now have regular commentators, and we'll no longer be recording live at a car meet (as I can't fit recording equipment inside a Miata). It might lose some of its charm, but at least the…

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  16. CA Touge Podcast 8: Initial D: Tism Stage

    This is a very special episode of the Californian Touge podcast. We recorded on site at GMR about a very special event. In this episode, we talk about touge battles, events that lead up to them, and the eventual conclusion of it all. Come listen to this fun episode!

  17. CA Touge Podcast 7: Driver's Etiquette

    Join us for a second week in a row! This episode we're discussing how to better a driver, not to go fast, but on how to not be a complete asshole on the roads. After all, we're here to help the community.

  18. CA Touge Podcast Episode 6: Car Buyer's Guide

    It's been a while, but we're back with another episode of the Californian Touge podcast! This episode we talk about what to look for when buying a used from a private party.

  19. CA Touge Podcast 5: the Right Car for the Touge

    Join us this time on GMR again as we discuss good cars for the touge. Every car has their place on the touge, and we discuss what to get and what to avoid for first-timers.

  20. CA Touge Podcast 4: Hard Parking and Car Spotting

    Instead of the touge this time around, the boys talk about hard parking community and do a bit of car spotting. We recorded on site at a hard park meet at night. We saw cops, cools cars, and good friends.

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Topics in this show

auto hobby California routes car culture car stories driving techniques mountain pass road racing touge

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About this show

Discussion between drivers who like to have fun on the touge (Japanese for "mountain pass"). Touges are fun to drive on, so we discuss what are the best roads/courses in California. We also discuss driving techniques, cars, car stories, and everything else in between.Check us out: http://www.californiantouge.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalifornianTouge/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/californian_touge/

Hosted by

Derrick Tynes

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Californian Touge have?

Californian Touge has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 15, 2020.

What is Californian Touge about?

Discussion between drivers who like to have fun on the touge (Japanese for "mountain pass"). Touges are fun to drive on, so we discuss what are the best roads/courses in California. We also discuss driving techniques, cars, car stories, and everything else in between.Check us out:...

How often does Californian Touge release new episodes?

Californian Touge publishes about every 47 days, based on its 25 episodes since November 2017.

Who hosts Californian Touge?

Californian Touge is created and hosted by Derrick Tynes.
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