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Michigan's AutoTalk
by Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)
Michigan's AutoTalk Podcast is Michigan's only podcast for car and truck lovers, backyard mechanics, and automotive enthusiasts. Previous hosts were Al Schwinkendorf, and John Puhek. Our new host & executive producer is a die-hard car guy himself, Phil Tower.
Episodes
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“A deep dive on driving and owning EVs with Dr. Karl Bloss from Consumers Energy ”(Episode 99)
Episode 99: “A deep dive on Driving and Owning EVs with Dr. Karl Bloss from Consumers Energy ” In this episode, producer Phil Tower plus hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek welcome Dr. Karl Bloss, Consumers Energy’s Electric Vehicle Education and Outreach Coordinator. As just about anyone who...
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"An inside look at 16th running of Car and Driver's Lightning Lap, with editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga" (Episode 98)
Episode 98: "An inside look at 16th running of Car and Driver's Lightning Lap, with editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga" In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes back Car And Driver editor-in-chief, Tony Quiroga. Tony is an 18-year-veteran Car and Driver editor, writer, car reviewer, and the 19th...
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Sticker price+$5,000 ?: The five new vehicles buyers pay big $$ for with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars(Episode 97)
Sticker price+$5,000 ?: The five new vehicles buyers pay big $$ for with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars(Episode 97) Bought a new car lately? Today, new cars have priced an average of 8.8 percent above MSRP nationally, even after improving supply chain issues and paying higher interest rates on vehicle...
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“The Station Wagon Show: Country Squires, Roadmasters, Vista Cruisers, and whatever Clark Griswold drove" (Episode 96)
Episode 96: “The Station Wagon Show: Country Squires, Roadmasters, Vista Cruisers, and whatever Clark Griswold drove” In this episode, producer Phil Tower plus hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek talk about the much-maligned but now making a comeback station wagon. We spend the first part of…
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“Tricked out Ford Broncos and the women who love and drive them” (Episode 95)
Episode 95: “Tricked out Ford Broncos and the women who love and drive them” In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes back one of our favorite guests, automotive writer and reporter, Phoebe Wall-Howard from the Detroit Free Press. (Freep.com ) Phoebe recently wrote a very cool story in the...
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“Live from The 2023 Michigan International Auto Show Part 2” (Episode 94)
Part 2 of 2: Recorded live at the Michigan International Auto Show on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at DeVos Place. In the second part of this episode, recorded live from DeVos Place, we were joined by Craig Piersma, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, with Gentex. Craig…
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“Live from The 2023 Michigan International Auto Show Part 1” (Episode 93)
Episode 93: “Live from The 2023 Michigan International Auto Show Part 1” In this episode, producer Phil Tower plus hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek recorded this episode live from the 2023 Michigan International Auto Show at Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. On this episode, we learned...
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“An insider’s look at the contenders for Road and Track magazine’s 2023 Performance Car of the Year awards.” (Episode 92)
Episode 92: “An insider’s look at the contenders for Road and Track magazine’s 2023 Performance Car of the Year awards.” In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes Mike Guy editor-in-chief of Road & Track . He was the founder and former editor-in-chief of The Drive. Prior to starting The…
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“And the winners are: a close-up look at the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year Award winners " (Episode 91)
Episode 91: “And the winners are: a close-up look at the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year Award winners " In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome back guest, Jeff Gilbert, an automotive reporter for CBS…
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“The latest and greatest high-tech automotive innovation from inside The Consumer Electronics Show"(Episode 90)
Episode 90: “The latest and greatest high-tech automotive innovation from inside The Consumer Electronics Show" In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome special guest, Jeff Gilbert. Jeff is a well-respected automotive reporter for CBS…
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"Nine no-brainers and one sleeper: Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars of 2023 with editor in chief Tony Quiroga" (Episode 89)
Episode 89: "Nine no-brainers and one sleeper: Car and Driver's 10 best cars of 2023 with editor in chief Tony Quiroga" In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes car and driver editor in chief, Tony Quiroga. Tony is an 18-year-veteran Car and Driver editor, writer, and car reviewer and the…
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Al's grandpa's pride and joy...a 1947 Studebaker Commander, plus John's rant for snow tire owners(Episode 88)
On our latest episode, number 88 of Michigan's AutoTalk, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, hear Al share the remarkable story of his grandfather, Adolf. Adolf came to America from Germany in 1909 and spent 40 years working for Studebaker in South Bend…
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A Man and his love for Checkers: Jim Garrison, President of Checker Car Club of America (Episode 87)
On our latest episode, number 87 of Michigan's AutoTalk, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, what Jim Garrison president of the Checker car club of America. Jim worked at Checker Motors for 32 years and had a treasure trove of information about everything…
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Episode 86: "Ford's secret new money machine comes disguised as a pickup truck"
Episode 86: "Ford's secret new money machine comes disguised as a pickup truck" In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes back Phoebe Wall-Howard, automotive, writer, and reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Phoebe joined us to talk about the runaway success of the highly anticipated 2023…
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Episode 85: "The great snow tire debate and other winter driving myths."
Episode 85: "The great snow tire debate and other winter driving myths." In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, discuss the pros and cons of snow tires and the best tips for safe winter driving overall. The decades-old wisdom that snow tires were...
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MAT EPISODE 84: "Auto Analyst Karl Brauer on Cars that Depreciate the Least and Most Over 3 Years"
Episode 84: "Auto Analyst Karl Brauer on Cars that Depreciate the Least and Most Over 3 Years." In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome Karl Brauer, executive analyst for ISeeCars.com. Karl joins us to discuss which specific vehicles have…
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Episode 83: “Christmas is for car lovers at the winter wonderland at Gilmore Car Museum"
Episode 83: “Christmas is for car lovers at the winter wonderland at Gilmore Car Museum" In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome back our friend Josh Russell, executive director of The Gilmore Car Museum. Josh talks about the amazing holiday...
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Episode 82: “A special look at Ford’s dedication to those who served our country and wear the blue oval"”
Episode 82: “A special look at Ford’s dedication to those who served our country and wear the blue oval” In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes special guest Scott Rumfield, a product line manager with Ford and a Vet who leads Ford’s Employee Resource Group and Veterans Network Group. The...
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Episode 81: #Vanlife Reimagined: The All-New 2023 Ford Transit Trail
Episode 81: #Vanlife Reimagined: The All-New 2023 Ford Transit Trail In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes special guest Jennifer Mitchell. Jennifer is the Ford Pro, Commercial Van Brand Manager. She joined us to discuss the all-new, highly-anticipated 2023 Ford Transit Trail Van. A…
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Episode 80: “The Inside Story of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant"
Episode 80: “The Inside Story of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant" In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome special guest Barry Cogan, a member of the Piquette Avenue Plant’s Board of Trustees, and volunteer for the facility for more than ten...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 79: "Two states, 250 classic cars, and 12 hidden gems"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 79: "Two states, 250 classic cars, and 12 hidden automotive gems" In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower is joined by Hagerty.com senior writer Jeff Peek as we dive into the amazing story on Hagerty.com of two classic car collectors and over 250 vintage cars…
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Episode 78: “Autumn cruises, Oktoberfest and Trunk or Treat fun at The Gilmore Car Museum"
Episode 78: “Autumn cruises, Oktoberfest and Trunk or Treat fun at The Gilmore Car Museum" In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, welcome back our friend Josh Russell, executive director of The Gilmore Car Museum. Josh gives us an update on...
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Episode 77: “Louis, Arthur, and Gaston...three brothers and the birth of one of America's most iconic car brands"
Episode 77: “Louis, Arthur, and Gaston...three brothers and the birth of one of America's most iconic car brands." In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, dive into the rich history and the amazing story of three brothers, Louis, Arthur, and Gaston,...
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Episode 76: “Mustangs and the women who love them…aka, The Mustang Mamas”
Episode 76: “Mustangs and the women who love them…aka, The Mustang Mamas” In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf And John Puhek, welcome back our much-loved automotive writer and reporter, Phoebe Wall-Howard from the Detroit Free Press. Phoebe has an amazing knack...
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Episode 75: "An inside look at the first-ever September edition of the Detroit Auto Show"
Episode 75: "An inside look at the first-ever September edition of the Detroit Auto Show" In this episode, producer Phil Tower welcomes back our friend in Detroit, Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBS Newsradio. Jeff has spent a considerable number of time and years at the...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 74: "Lights, cameras, red carpet: It's Dreamwheels at the Wyoming MetroCruise"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 74: "Lights, cameras, red carpets, and Dreamwheels at the Wyoming MetroCruise" In this episode, producer Phil Tower along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek welcome guest Tom Norton, Executive Director and GM for Production at WKTV Community Media, in Wyoming…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 73: "Lions, Tigers, and a Mustang Stampede in Motown!"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 73: "Lions, Tigers, and a Mustang Stampede in Motown!" A stampede is coming… Well almost. In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower is joined by Ford Enthusiast Communications Manager Jiyan Cadiz. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, over 1000 Ford Mustangs of all…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 72: "Fires and exploding airbags=another roster of automotive recalls!"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 72: "Fires and exploding airbags=another roster of automotive recalls!" In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf dive into a recent list of recalls that impact a whole bunch of drivers… Especially drivers of Hyundai and Kia vehicles…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 71: "Honoring the legacy of long-time AutoTalk host Pat O'Neill"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 71: "Honoring the legacy of long-time AutoTalk host Pat O'Neill" In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek remember AutoTalk host, Pat O'Neill. We were sad to learn that Pat had passed away at the age of 92. To say that...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 70: "Under the hood of the new Ford F-150 Raptor R"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 70: "Under the hood of the new Ford F-150 Raptor R" In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf welcomed special guest Brian Bell, F-150 Marketing Manager with Ford Motor Company Brian told us the Raptor R has an all-new 5.2-liter...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 69: "Maverick Truck mania with Ford Motor's Trevor Scott"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 69: "Maverick Truck mania with Ford Motor's Trevor Scott." In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek welcome special guest Trevor Scott, the Marketing Manager for the Ford Maverick & Ranger Truck line. Trevor joins us to...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 68: "Ford's Raptor R, Pinewood Derby Cars, and a Big Daddy Don Garlits Tale"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 68: "Ford's Raptor R, Pinewood Derby Cars, and a Big Daddy Don Garlits Tale" In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and Joh Puhek bring you three important auto-related news and history stories First off, we have news from Ford...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 67: "A trip inside Ford's amazing heritage vault "
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 67: "A trip inside Ford's amazing heritage vault " In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host John Puhek welcome guest Ciera Casteel, archivist with The Ford Heritage Vault. Ford recently published a massive repository of photos and brochures called The...
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MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 66: "REO Speedwagon and the greatest hits of Ransom E. Olds"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 66: " "REO Speedwagon and the greatest hits of Ransom E. Olds," executive producer Phil Tower and co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek focus this episode on an automotive giant and the man who gave the band, REO Speedwagon their name...Ransom E. Olds. Ransom E.…
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MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 65: "A trip around the track with Nick Pon from the legendary 24 Hours of Lemons"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 65: "A trip around the track with Nick Pon from the legendary 24 Hours of Lemons," executive producer Phil Tower joins co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek for an inside look at the craziest and coolest racing circuit happening today, "24 Hours Of Lemons" Our guest...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 64: "Can we have your attention please?"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 64: "Can we have your attention please?", executive producer Phil Tower is the solo host on this episode asking some important questions for you… Our loyal listeners of Michigan's AutoTalk. (* yes, this is a very short episode for a good reason. Please be sure to share...
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MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 63: "Don't be a Clark Griswold...your car's summer road trip checklist"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 63: "Don't be a Clark Griswold...your car's summer road trip checklist," executive producer Phil Tower joins co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek for a look at prepping your car for summer road trips or just a super-long drive. Al and John run through a short but...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 62: "An update on the supply chain saga and news on an electrified Cadillac"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 62: "An update on the supply chain saga and news on an electrified Cadillac," executive producer Phil Tower and CBS Newsradio/WWJ Newsradio auto reporter Jeff Gilbert. In this episode, Phil Tower speaks with Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter at WWJ Newsradio 950 about the...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 61: "Summer HotRod Apprenticeships and Model T Driving lessons at The Gilmore Car Museum"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 61: "Summer HotRod Apprenticeships and Model T Driving lessons at The Gilmore Car Museum," executive producer Phil Tower joins co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek for our third part of three live podcast recordings from inside the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 60: "An inside look at 90 acres and 400+ cars of North America's largest auto museum...The Gilmore Car Museum"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 60: "An inside look at 90 acres and 400+ cars of North America's largest auto museum...The Gilmore Car Museum," executive producer Phil Tower joins co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek for another live podcast recording from the Gilmore car Museum in Hickory…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 59: "Car shows, cruise-Ins, concerts, and hundreds of classics at the Gilmore Car Museum"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 59: "Car shows, cruise-Ins, concerts, and hundreds of classics at the Gilmore Car Museum," executive producer Phil Tower joins co-hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek for a live podcast recording and an insider's look at the amazing Gilmore car Museum in Hickory...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 58: "Celebrating Forty Years of Ponies: The West Michigan Mustang Club"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 58: "Celebrating Forty Years of Ponies: The West Michigan Mustang Club," executive producer Phil Tower welcomes Jeremy Hoard, vice president of the West Michigan Mustang Club, one of West Michigan's great collector car clubs. Jeremy shared with us that the club has...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 57: "6 quick and affordable ways to dress up your project car"
In this episode, Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 57: "6 quick and affordable ways to dress up your project car," executive producer Phil Tower chats with automotive writer and classic car expert Kyle Smith from Hagerty.com. Kyle has been writing great stuff for Hagerty.com for many years and he's…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 56: "The saga and sinking of the car carrier Felicity Ace along with $155,000,00 worth of luxury vehicles"
In this episode, Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 56: "The saga and sinking of the car carrier Felicity Ace along with $155,000,00 worth of luxury vehicles," producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf breakdown the story of the now sunken car carrier, "The Felicity Ace," a car carrier that sank...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 55: "Nine Punks, Seven Factory-New Camaros, and one long police chase across Southeast Michigan"
In this episode, Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 55: "Nine Punks, Seven Factory-New Chevy Camaros, and one long police chase across Southeast Michigan," producer Phil Tower and co-host John Puhek discuss the crazy, late breaking news of a wild police chase that occurred early Monday morning on May…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 54: "Dude...where's my catalytic converter?"
In this episode #54: " "Dude...where's my catalytic converter?", producer Phil Tower joins hosts Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek as we welcomed back insurance pro Tim Hile, from Ottawa Kent Insurance. Insurance company research shows that catalytic converter theft in Michigan has…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 53: "Two hot cars and a cool million for Ukraine: an auto news update w/Phoebe Wall Howard"
In this episode #53: "Two hot cars and a cool million for Ukraine: an auto news update w/Phoebe Wall Howard," producer Phil Tower joins hosts Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek welcome back Detroit Free Press auto beat writer Phoebe Wall Howard for some cool automotive news updates including...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 52: "Secrets to finding a quality used vehicle when so few can be found"
In this episode #52: "An insider's guide to the smart buying process for preowned vehicles", producer Phil Tower joins hosts Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for an updated discussion on the challenges of finding a quality used vehicle....when so few exist! In this episode, we reconnect…
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 51: "Wisdom on buying muscle cars and hot rods with Jeremy from Garage Kept Motors"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 51: "Wisdom on buying muscle cars and hot rods with Jeremy from Garage Kept Motors." In this episode, producer Phil Tower and hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek welcome Jeremy Brunen, co-owner of Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids, MI. Jeremy's in the business of...
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Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 50: "Debunking the E-85 gasoline myth"
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 50: "Debunking the E-85 gasoline myth." In this episode, producer Phil Tower and hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek discuss high gas prices and the role that E-85 plays. Al and John know engines, and in this episode, we talk about E-85 and debunk a lot of the myths...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Michigan's AutoTalk Podcast is Michigan's only podcast for car and truck lovers, backyard mechanics, and automotive enthusiasts. Previous hosts were Al Schwinkendorf, and John Puhek. Our new host & executive producer is a die-hard car guy himself, Phil Tower.
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Michigan's AutoTalk Podcast is Michigan's only podcast for car and truck lovers, backyard mechanics, and automotive enthusiasts. Previous hosts were Al Schwinkendorf, and John Puhek. Our new host & executive producer is a die-hard car guy himself, Phil Tower.
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