The Classic Car Corner Podcast
by Jason Paynter & Eric Bensel
The Classic Car Corner Podcast is a lively conversation about cars throughout the years, and the shared automotive experience. Join your hosts Jason Paynter and Eric Bensel as we explore the automotive landscape with our special guests. Covering a wide range of topics, we enjoy learning and sharing the human experience with the automobile; why we love cars, what is being collected, and when and what ignited that automotive spark. Come in and enjoy!
Episodes
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Omar El-Abed Whiskey Row Car Show Organizer and Auto Enthusiast LIVE at Cars in the Commonwealth 2026
Recorded Live at the 2026 Car in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited to welcome Omar El-Abed to the M.P.U. Mobile Podcast Unit in our corner of 'The Main House' to share his automotive journey. Omar is a big supporter of the local car community as an enthusiastic supporter, but is also…
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Sahil Krishnani Gumball 3000 Rally Porsche 977.2 911 Turbo S Live at the Cars in the Commonwealth 2026
Recorded Live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited to welcome Sahil Krishnani and his families Porsche 877.2 911 Turbo S that has participated in the world renown Gumball 3000 Rally! We are honored to have Sahil take time from the show to join us and share his automotive...
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CITC Nick Clark Competitive Drifter and Builder
Recording live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth car show, we are excited have Nick Clark, a competitive drifter who built his drift car from a 350Z, which he shares how this car was selected, and the experiences of competitive drift car competitions. We are thankful for Nick talking time from...
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Good Vibes Garage Live at Cars in the Commonwealth 2026
Recorded live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited the team at Good Vibes Garage took time from the show to join our mobile podcast studio in our corner of 'The Main House' to share the story of not only the business, but also what sparked their love of cars. At the end…
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The First Car Project
We are excited to welcome Eric Benson and Ashley Borden to discuss how The First Car Project came to exist, and how the car community heard the need, and responded from all aspects of car care and support! The First Car Project (TFCP) is a nonprofit organization based in Kentucky that is…
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Jeremy VanWert's 1956 Chevy - A Family Restoration
We are excited to have Jeremy VanWert join us from California to share the story of his frame up restoration of the families 1956 Chevy. The restoration story is as amazing as the history of the car. Such a wonderful story about how one car mended relationships and brought a family back together.…
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Stephen Cox - Racing Driver, Television Host, Motorsport Journalist
We are excited to welcome Stephen Cox! A professional racing driver competing in the World Racing League sports car series, the Champcar Endurance Series, and the Super Cup Stock Car Series. Beyond the track, Stephen serves as a television host and CEO of Sopwith Motorsports Television…
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Colby Masterson Part Two
We are excited to welcome back automotive design student Colby Masterson, as he describes year two of automotive design school. Also joining us direct from Detroit is Colby's CCS automotive design instructor Jason White to share his experience and perspective of automotive design and methodology....
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Alex White Sue Distracted Driver.com Episode One
We are excited to welcome car enthusiast, attorney Alex White, founder of Alex R. White Lawyers PLLC, Sue Distracted Driver.com. Alex is an active member of the car community and supporter / sponsor of many local car activities including The First Car Project, Cars in the Commonwealth, Rad…
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Lindsey Neighbors - Auto Enthusiast and Miss Beatersville
We are excited to welcome Lindsey Neighbors as she shares her automotive influences and experiences throughout the years, and what lead her to compete to be Miss Beatersville, of the Beatersville Car Show and a tasteful classic pin up car model.
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Car chat with car enthusiast Ron Ladin
Today we welcome fellow automotive enthusiast and car collector Ron Ladin to discuss his automotive journey! What's better than sharing car stories and cars collected over the years? Come in, grab a beverage and enjoy!
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Monster Truck Designer/Builder/Driver Derick Anson Visits The Corner
Ever want to drive a monster truck? Well, this show may be as close as we get as monster truck driver/designer/builder Derick Anson visits us to share his story, and the amazing engineering and fabrication that goes into creating these giants works of mechanical art!
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The Skills USA Experience as Shared by a former Student, Instructor, and Facilitator
We welcome Danny Pohl, representative of the Skills USA program to discuss in depth how this program partners with high school vocational programs to motivate and inspire the next generation of automotive collision and finishing technicians. We also welcome Brian Godoy, a graduate of the program…
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Rick Shaw with Cadillac Trivia
We welcome Rick Shaw founder of Rick Shaw realty and his daughter Angie Pryor to the show to discuss Ricks affinity for Cadillacs and other intriguing makes and models, and puts Jason, John, and Eric through some Cadillac trivia. Join in and enjoy the show and keep your own score card on how many...
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Colby Masterson Auto Design Student #101
Auto Design Student Colby Masterson joins us to share his experiences of going into a field to design the next awesome vehicle! You don't want to miss this one and hear what it is like learning this field.
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Elliot Slack I.B.F. HOTRODS
Elliot Slack, co-founder (with his wife Melanie Slack) of I.B.F. Hotrods visits The Corner to share what I.B.F Hotrods is all about, including what is involved in building a custom hot rod. You can check out Elliot and Melanie at ibfhotrods.com, where you can see previous projects, contact…
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CCC#99 Erwin Steenkamp SUPERGLASS
We are excited to welcome Edwin Steenkamp, owner of SUPERGLASS windshield repair to discuss the importance of the glass on your car. Did you know it is a structural component of the vehicle? Such an interesting and fun show, enjoy!!
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CCC# 97 Inge & Pullen - Dry Ice Cleaning and Project Cars
We welcome to The Corner Grant Inge of Inge Dry Ice Cleaning and Phillip Pullen of Pullen Motors to talk all about Dry Ice Cleaning and project Touareg. Dry Ice cleaning is here and we cover all the wonders that will have you wanting to get your car scheduled. We also welcome special guest Taylor...
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CCC#96 The Sport of Drifting with Cody Martin
We welcome Cody Martin to the Classic Car Corner Podcast to educate us on the sport of drifting. We've seen drifting on videos, on the big screen with car chases, even on rally cross racing, but Cody gives us the details to the competitive sport of drifting that happens on closed race track...
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John Pampu Visits The Classic Car Corner Podcast!
We are excited to welcome John Pampu to The Classic Car Corner! John is a long time automotive enthusiast, who has had a very rewarding career in the auto industry. He serves as an automotive coach to enthusiasts around the nation and his successful career in the insurance industry with his...
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Phillip Pullen, Owner of Pullen Motors Visits The Classic Car Corner Podcast!
The Classic Car Corner Podcast is excited to welcome Phillip Pullen, owner of Pullen Motors! If you have heard the expression someone has 'drive'? Phillip is an amazing example of having it, and you need 'drive' to get to where he has as a business owner and frequent contributor to the automotive...
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Welcome Back River City Rippers' very own, Eric Benson and we discuss Cars In The Commons 2023!
River City Rippers Eric Benson returns to The Classic Car Corner Podcast to share the news about the upcoming Cars in the Commons 2023 Car Show! If you are new to the show you may wonder, "What's that?" or "When is it?", and possibly, "Can I just show up with my car and show it off?" Well…
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Shawn Blanford Co-Founder of the Beatersville Car and Bike Show
The Classic Car Corner welcomes Shawn Blanford, co-founder of Beatersville Car and Bike Show to discuss the show which is a local Louisville car show now in its 18th year! Shawn shares with us the origins of Beatersville, where and when it is taking place Memorial Day Weekend along with what cars...
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Philip Richter, President of Hollow Brook Wealth Management and founder of the Turtle Invitational Car Show.
We welcome to the Classic Car Corner Phillip Richter, President of Hollow Brook Wealth Management and founder and chairman of the Turtle Invitational Car Show. Join us as Phillip discusses his knowledge and experiences with the collector car market. We also learn all about the bi-annual Turtle...
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We welcome illustrator and automotive host Joe Pepione to The Classic Car Corner Podcast
We are excited to welcome creative designer, illustrator, automotive radio host, and most interesting man on Earth Mr. Joe Pepitone! Join us on a journey with Joe on how he got to where he is from supermarket flyers, to art director for Archie Comic Books for 20 years! Automotive works that have...
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Larry Jorgensen author of the book 'Shipwrecked and Rescued-Cars and Crew"
On this episode we welcome Larry Jorgensen, author of the book "Shipwrecked and Rescued, Cars and Crew" which details the events of the car carrier City of Bangor. The carrier traveling on the Great Lakes had shipwrecked on a reef on Lake Superior. While there have been many shipwrecks on the…
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Matt Clark of Gateway Classic Cars visits the Classic Car Corner Podcast!
The Corner welcomes Matt Clark of Gateway Classic Cars, Louisville to discuss his automotive influences and how his journey brought him to Gateway. We will discuss the customer centered services available at Gateway Classic Cars, and find out about some of the more rare and exciting cars he has...
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Barry Wilson of Wilson Auto Repair - Modern service for the classic car
We welcome Barry Wilson of Wilson Auto Repair, a shop in Garland, TX that specializes in service, repair, and restorations of classic cars. Join us as we learn all of what Barry offers from his shop and what makes it different from other shops, and how you too can obtain Barry's service support…
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Heather Storm Visits The Classic Car Corner Podcast!
We are honored and excited to welcome to The Classic Car Corner Podcast, TV host, creative producer, and influencer, Heather Storm! Heather has been a previous guest on Jay Leno's Garage, and shares her love of the car culture community with her fans from all over the world. Heather's blog 'On…
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Sourcing, Servicing and Selling Your Car with Speciale Auto Concierge!
The guys in The Corner talk to Keith Williams from Special Auto Concierge, a unique company with two extreme passions - taking care of their customers and a love of automobiles. At SAC, the automobile goes far beyond basic transportation. They are part of history, one of the highest expressions…
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Financing the Exotic Car with Steven Posner of Putnam Leasing!
Can you lease a classic car? The short answer is "yes!!" Join the guys in The Corner today, talking to Steven Posner of Putnam Leasing. Since 1983, Putnam Leasing has been designing leases for drivers who ultimately want to own their cars. As a result, there are many term, residual and payment...
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Shirley's Way with Mike Mulrooney & Shawn Murphy
What's better than a car show? A car show for a great cause! On this episode the guys talk to Mike Mulrooney and Shawn Murphy from Shirley's Way, a Louisville-based non-profit that provides financial support for people undergoing cancer treatments. This support is for a multitude of expenses that...
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Extraordinary Race Cars Built in the USA - Devin Sports Cars with Kevin Callahan!
Today Jason sits down with Kevin Callahan from Devin Sports Cars for a wild ride! Listen in and hear why founder Bill Devin of Devin Enterprises was once called "The Enzo Ferrari" of the Okie Flats. Bill has been described as a conjurer, an enthusiast and "Crazy like a fox," and Kevin will tell…
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Xtreme Xperience with Adam Olalde!
Ever wanted to drive a supercar on a racetrack? This week's guest is the guy to make it happen! Jason talks with Adam Olalde, President and CEO of Xtreme Xperience. This company believes the world's most exciting cars should be accessible to you. They deliver world-class driving experiences at…
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The 1941 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck with Bridgette and James Morris
This is a fun one! The guys visit with Bridgette and James Morris and do a deep dive into their 1941 classic Chevrolet pick up truck. This is the stuff our show is made of - real people with cool cars, getting into the nitty gritty of their rides. This iconic truck is a marvel for the eyes and...
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A Revist with Paul Broughton!
What a treat! We are lucky and pleased to have Paul Broughton visit the corner once again!! If you enjoyed our conversation with Paul delving into his collection of 1988 BMWs, tune in to part two where he goes deep with Jason about his celebrity car-owner meeting at Pebble Beach that led to a...
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Detailing Your Ride with Chris Gilbert!
We know you want to keep your classics looking their best and this week we have a great resource for doing just that! The guys visit with Chris Gilbert of Gilbert Auto Detail and talk all things detailing! They talk swirl removal, ceramic coating, what sponges to use when maintaining your...
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Shag Arrington from Iron Resurrection!
Man oh man do we have something special for you! Straight from the enormously popular MotorTrend show "Iron Resurrection," Shag Arrington is this week's guest. Listen in as the guys learn how Shag chooses cars to rebuild for the show, what cars he won't consider rebuilding (and why), and do a…
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The Buick Grand National with Andrew Scott
What's a Buick Grand National? Glad you asked! This week's guest Andrew Scott is going to tell us all about these rare machines, including what *really* lies under the hood of one, the difference between the GN and the GNX, and what one will fetch at auction (hint, it's going to take a bit more...
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The Cause of the Current Auto Inventory Shortage with Jeff Hoon
If you've tried to purchase a car lately, you may be wondering what's causing the current inventory shortage. Today one of our favorite guests Jeff Hoon returns to the show to talk to host Jason Paynter about what's causing this tightening in the availability of cars. The guys talk about what...
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The Custom Built Electric Beast Is Back! Part 2 with ECD Automotive Design
The Land Rover Defender is a beautiful vehicle with a vast historical past. Its history, purpose, and character are part of the reason ECD Automotive Design has dedicated itself to fully restoring them from the ground up. This week we're joined once again by two of ECD's team, Elliot Humble and...
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What Makes the 1988 Mercedes 560SL and BMW M5 Special with Paul Broughton
Why on earth did Paul Broughton buy two 1988 model cars? Sure these cars are a ton of fun to drive, and their rare, limited production makes them highly sought after, but as our guest this episode shares, they can have some cool stories attached to them. Paul tells how he acquired his…
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The Auto Channel with Bob Gordon!
Our guest this week is Bob Gordon, co-founder of TheAutoChannel.com, the Internet's largest privately owned automotive information resource. Bob shares the story of the channel's beginnings, why it was founded and how it developed. TAC is a go-to source to do vehicle research, watch videos and…
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All About the Humvee Part 2 - with Ian Ipsan!
The love affair with the Humvee continues! If you dug our conversation from last week about these iconic "cars," we have a real treat for you. In this episode, Jason visit with Ian Ipsan continues as they cover design, mechanics and the utility behind these beastly off road machines. If you want…
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All About the Humvee Part 1 - with Ian Ipsan!
We cannot tell a lie, we love the Hummer! And so does Ian Ipsan. Ian's story begins at childhood when he decided he was going to own one of these magnificent machines, no matter what it took. To day, he's owned three of them! In Part One of this interview, Ian tells host Jason Paynter about his...
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WOW! The Classic Car event of 2022 with the Bluegrass World of Wheels Custom Car Show crew!
When we say wow, we mean WOW! Greg & Gail Wilson, Kenny & Vicki Hoerter and Ron Rawlins are launching a Custom Car Show this month that is out of this world. Introducing Bluegrass World Of Wheels - the inaugural show featuring 400 cars and exhibits will will be on January 22 and 23 of 2022 at the...
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The Honda Type R Civic with Lauren and Nick Terrell!
What a show for you New Year's Day! Classic Car Corner rings in 2022 with Lauren and Nick Terrell. There are Honda Civics, and then there are Honda Type R Civics which prove a completely different beast under the hood. Packing 306 horsepower and a six speed manual shift assisted by an unapparent...
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The Classic Car Corner Origin Story with Tim Hatzell!
A special episode for Christmas Day 2021! This week our friend Tim Hatzell visits The Corner, but as a host instead of a guest. Tim turns the tables on our host Jason Paynter to learn about how Classic Car Corner got started. The guys also dig into Jason's love of cars, his car memorabilia...
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The Lotus Evora 400 with Randy Bowman
Meet Randy Bowman, owner of a 2017 Lotus Evora 400, called "the fastest Lotus road car of the New Millennium" by the manufacturer. Known for its light weight and handling, this British built car that features a 3.5L V6 Toyota engine is also equipped with a stock Edelbrock supercharger packing 400...
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All About the Car Show Community with George Adams!
The Corner is thrilled to welcome back one of our first guests to the show, George Adams. George is a wealth of car collecting knowledge and stories. This episode, we talk about the car show community. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to attend a car show, this episode will give you...
About this show
The Classic Car Corner Podcast is a lively conversation about cars throughout the years, and the shared automotive experience. Join your hosts Jason Paynter and Eric Bensel as we explore the automotive landscape with our special guests. Covering a wide range of topics, we enjoy learning and sharing the human experience with the automobile; why we love cars, what is being collected, and when and what ignited that automotive spark. Come in and enjoy!
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