Show host Mark Zander talks with Paul Weinstein of The Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club and Don Keefe, Editor of Poncho Perfection about their connection to Pontiac's and what you can expect from this new and exclusive podcast focused on the Pontiac hobby!

Show host Mark Zander talks with Paul Weinstein of The Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club and Don Keefe, Editor of Poncho Perfection about their connection to Pontiac's and what you can expect from this new and exclusive podcast focused on the Pontiac hobby!

Pontiac Talk Episode 1

We talk to Kyle about his role wiht the club and how he got into the hobby.   Sign up for Indian Uprising 2020 right here.

We talk to Kyle about his role wiht the club and how he got into the hobby. Sign up for Indian Uprising 2020 right <a href="theindianuprising.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Pontiac Talk Episode 2

On this episode of Pontiac Talk, we learn about how Kevin got into the hobby (...a great story) and how he came to own and operate Ames Performance

On this episode of Pontiac Talk, we learn about how Kevin got into the hobby (...a great story) and how he came to own and operate <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ames Performance</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 3

In this episode we feature Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member Bill Nawrot.  He's been a long-time GTO owner that bought his first "Goat" in 1967!  He has a few must-hear stories and our Pontiac Talk 'Tech Tip'. Thanks again to our sponsors! AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

In this episode we feature Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member Bill Nawrot.  He's been a long-time GTO owner that bought his first "Goat" in 1967!  He has a few must-hear stories and our Pontiac Talk 'Tech Tip'. Thanks again to our sponsors! <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 4

In this episode we talk to Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member and acting club President Randy Ray about valuation and give you an idea of what Pontiac's are trending up in value for 2020.  We'll also get to know our Featured Cruisin' Tiger Mike Clarke! Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

In this episode we talk to Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member and acting club President Randy Ray about valuation and give you an idea of what Pontiac's are trending up in value for 2020.  We'll also get to know our Featured Cruisin' Tiger Mike Clarke! Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 5

Host Mark Zander and Indian Uprising Co-Chairman Paul Weinstein talk all about what led to the cancellation of this years event, and what we can expect for 2021.

Host Mark Zander and Indian Uprising Co-Chairman Paul Weinstein talk all about what led to the cancellation of this years event, and what we can expect for 2021.

Pontiac Talk Special Episode

In this episode we talk to Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member Brian Caldwell from AUTO SMART Brian will provide tips for anyone selling or buying a vintage car.  We'll also get to know our Featured Cruisin' Tiger member Mark Balinski! Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

In this episode we talk to Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club member Brian Caldwell from <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Brian will provide tips for anyone selling or buying a vintage car.  We'll also get to know our Featured Cruisin' Tiger member Mark Balinski! Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 6

On this episode, Mark and Paul talk about the new reality of sheltering in place during the COVID 19 pandemic and movies that feature (prominently or otherwise) our favorite GM brand - Pontiacs!  Thanks to our sponsors AMES PERFORMANCE and AUTOSMART.  Please support them if you can during these tough times for small businesses.  Stay safe and healthy!

On this episode, Mark and Paul talk about the new reality of sheltering in place during the COVID 19 pandemic and movies that feature (prominently or otherwise) our favorite GM brand - Pontiacs!  Thanks to our sponsors <a href="amesperf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> and <a href="autosmartnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTOSMART</a>.  Please support them if you can during these tough times for small businesses.  Stay safe and healthy!

Pontiac Talk Episode 7

Pontiac enthusiast Jody Carter joins us for episode #8 to share his passion and knowledge of Pontiac Motor Division's commercial and service vehicle offerings throughout the years.  He'll also provide us quite a useful 'Tech Tip'. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Pontiac enthusiast Jody Carter joins us for episode #8 to share his passion and knowledge of Pontiac Motor Division's commercial and service vehicle offerings throughout the years.  He'll also provide us quite a useful 'Tech Tip'. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 8

Ron and John Berglund join Mark and Paul to discuss their specific passion within the hobby - The Pontiac 2+2.  Hear the story of a father and son completing not one, but TWO nut and bolt restorations!  Great info and history on this big-bodied beauty.  They will also give us few 'Tech Tips' to stick in our back pocket. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Ron and John Berglund join Mark and Paul to discuss their specific passion within the hobby - The Pontiac 2+2.  Hear the story of a father and son completing not one, but TWO nut and bolt restorations!  Great info and history on this big-bodied beauty.  They will also give us few 'Tech Tips' to stick in our back pocket. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 9

The first and only podcast exclusively covering GM's performance division, Pontiac.  From the Cruisin' Tiger's Pontiac Club.

Listen in as Joe from TTA PERFORMANCE tells us why he actually loves the Pontiac 301 and how he's turned his Pontiac hobby into a thriving turbo-charged business that boasts customers world wide! Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Listen in as Joe from TTA PERFORMANCE tells us why he actually loves the Pontiac 301 and how he's turned his Pontiac hobby into a thriving turbo-charged business that boasts customers world wide! Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 10

This time around we have none other than Jim Mattison, President and Founder of PHS (Pontiac Historical Services), talking about his experiences in the car business and how his company became the one and only resource to validate our vintage Pontiacs!  This is the first of two episodes to feature Jim - lots of ground to cover! Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART PURCELL PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

This time around we have none other than Jim Mattison, President and Founder of <a href="http://www.phs-online.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PHS</a> (Pontiac Historical Services), talking about his experiences in the car business and how his company became the one and only resource to validate our vintage Pontiacs!  This is the first of two episodes to feature Jim - lots of ground to cover! Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.purcellperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PURCELL PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 11

This is Part II of our chat with Jim Mattison, President and Founder of PHS (Pontiac Historical Services).  More great stories about Pontiacs, some that never existed and some that (surprisingly!) do.  Jim also has some solid tips to follow when you are looking to buy your next vintage Pontiac. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART TTA PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

This is Part II of our chat with Jim Mattison, President and Founder of <a href="http://www.phs-online.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PHS</a> (Pontiac Historical Services).  More great stories about Pontiacs, some that never existed and some that (surprisingly!) do.  Jim also has some solid tips to follow when you are looking to buy your next vintage Pontiac. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.ttaperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTA PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 12

Vic Shrek joins us to talk about the GTOAA and his own personal Pontiac collection.  We also get around to discussing the return of the GTO in 2004 and how all Pontiac fans must stick together! Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART PURCELL PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Vic Shrek joins us to talk about the <a href="https://www.gtoaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTOAA</a> and his own personal Pontiac collection.  We also get around to discussing the return of the GTO in 2004 and how all Pontiac fans must stick together! Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.purcellperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PURCELL PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 13

This time around we're talking to a fellow hobbyist, Andre Rayman. You may already know Andre. He has been a Pontiac guy for years that has been known to share his stash of acquired parts (for a fair price) with others who need them. Paul Weinstein has been a customer.  Maybe you have to?  He shares his story and his collection with us. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART TTA PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

This time around we're talking to a fellow hobbyist, Andre Rayman. You may already know Andre. He has been a Pontiac guy for years that has been known to share his stash of acquired parts (for a fair price) with others who need them. Paul Weinstein has been a customer.  Maybe you have to?  He shares his story and his collection with us. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.ttaperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTA PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 14

Mark and Paul talk about The Crusin' Tigers Pontiac Club and how you can get involved in helping to shape the future of the club and annual The Indian Uprising meet for years to come, starting August of 2021! Thanks as always to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART PURCELL PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Mark and Paul talk about The Crusin' Tigers Pontiac Club and how you can get involved in helping to shape the future of the club and annual The Indian Uprising meet for years to come, starting August of 2021! Thanks as always to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.purcellperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PURCELL PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 15

Keith joins us to talk about Pontiac's relationship with NASCAR and share his personal knowledge and stories of the vintage Pontiac race cars he now has in his own personal collection!   Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART TTA PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

Keith joins us to talk about Pontiac's relationship with NASCAR and share his personal knowledge and stories of the vintage Pontiac race cars he now has in his own personal collection!   Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.ttaperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTA PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 16

Mark and Paul talk to the current 'caretaker' of the late Pontiac author/enthusiast Paul Zazarine's 1966 GTO.  Mark Williams will share his personal story and how he ended up with this famous piece of Pontiac history. Thanks as always to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART PURCELL PERFORMANCE

Mark and Paul talk to the current 'caretaker' of the late Pontiac author/enthusiast Paul Zazarine's 1966 GTO.  Mark Williams will share his personal story and how he ended up with this famous piece of Pontiac history. Thanks as always to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.purcellperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PURCELL PERFORMANCE</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 17

You know the voice.  Now hear the voice of John Kraman from Mecum talk about his unique history of, and love for, Pontiacs! You may be surprised.  John also talks about his role at Mecum and what specific Pontiac has been part of his personal collection since 1976. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART TTA PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

You know the voice.  Now hear the voice of John Kraman from Mecum talk about his unique history of, and love for, Pontiacs! You may be surprised.  John also talks about his role at Mecum and what specific Pontiac has been part of his personal collection since 1976. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.ttaperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTA PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 18

As Pontiac nuts we all known about the big motors - 400, 428, 455 - and even the smaller ones, like the 326 and 350.  This week we talk to Jim Black.  He is what you would call a 'Cammer' - that is an enthusiast of the OHC 6 motor found in LeMans, Tempest, and Firebird models during the latter half of the sixties.  As a matter of fact, he created the OHC6.com registry.  That makes him 'Head Cammer'!  Listen in and learn about this motor and what makes them so special. Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE AUTO SMART TTA PERFORMANCE Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club here

As Pontiac nuts we all known about the big motors - 400, 428, 455 - and even the smaller ones, like the 326 and 350.  This week we talk to Jim Black.  He is what you would call a 'Cammer' - that is an enthusiast of the OHC 6 motor found in LeMans, Tempest, and Firebird models during the latter half of the sixties.  As a matter of fact, he created the <a href="http://www.ohc6.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OHC6.com</a> registry.  That makes him 'Head Cammer'!  Listen in and learn about this motor and what makes them so special. Thanks again to our sponsors; <a href="http://www.amesperf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMES PERFORMANCE</a> <a href="http://autosmartnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUTO SMART</a> <a href="https://www.ttaperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTA PERFORMANCE</a> Sign up to be a member of the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club <a href="https://www.cruisintigers.com/new-member-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Pontiac Talk Episode 19

Time well spent for all Pontiac Enthusiasts. Always informative and entertaining!

Great listening!

Really enjoyed the podcast &amp; look forward to more! Thanks for putting together a great show idea.

Fantastic show

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