Best The Carmudgeon Show Podcasts | Most Downloaded Episodes

Ranked #1

What if “Miata” Really Is the Answer? — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 3

Some people dismiss the Mazda MX-5 Miata as a hairdresser’s car. Others think it’s the answer to all automotive question... Read more

13 Nov 2019

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22mins

Ranked #2

Transaxle cars are the coolest — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 20

Having a transaxle is one of the most reliable signs that a car is cool. At least that’s the theory — and we’re not talk... Read more

25 Mar 2020

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55mins

Ranked #3

Wagons don’t sell in America, but it’s the manufacturers’ fault. — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 9

Why, as enthusiasts, do we love wagons so much? Jason and Derek discuss why they love wagons in general and their wagons... Read more

2 Jan 2020

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33mins

Ranked #4

What is it with you and your crappy old Volkswagens, Jason? — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 5

That’s the question Derek Tam-Scott asks on this week’s episode of the Carmudgeon Show. Jason has owned his 1987 VW Scir... Read more

28 Nov 2019

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26mins

Ranked #5

The best badges ever placed on cars — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 17

Badges, emblems, signs, and stickers: this week’s Carmudgeon show is all about why so many cars have badges for seemingl... Read more

5 Mar 2020

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58mins

Ranked #6

The Mercedes SL used to be the McLaren F1 of its day. What happened? — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 6

When the W198 generation Mercedes 300SL road car came out in 1954, it was the McLaren F1 of its day. A no-compromises, h... Read more

6 Dec 2019

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21mins

Ranked #7

The importance of a pre-purchase inspection — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 25

Unless you just don’t care about anything, it’s wise to have a pre-purchase inspection, or PPI, on any car you’re purcha... Read more

29 Apr 2020

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52mins

Ranked #8

Developing an expert point of view — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 23

To appreciate all cars, you have to have experienced many. If it supposedly takes 10,000 hours of doing something to bec... Read more

17 Apr 2020

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55mins

Ranked #9

Bad Drivers: tormenting left-lane bandits is community service! — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 10

This week, we get to know the real Derek Tam-Hyphen-Scott, as he teaches us how he deals with oblivious drivers who pace... Read more

9 Jan 2020

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31mins

Ranked #10

Alfa Romeo vs. Tesla: Fixing the modern car — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 18

Derek finally drove two modern sedans, the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio and the Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Performance. They b... Read more

11 Mar 2020

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49mins

Ranked #11

Buying a car abroad — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 21

It sounds daunting, but buying a car abroad is not difficult. Long before they even knew each other, both Jason and Dere... Read more

2 Apr 2020

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49mins

Ranked #12

Rental-car abuse and holiday road trips — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 8

Derek Tam-Scott arranged a holiday road trip for a bunch of his friends, and in this episode, Jason Cammisa learns his r... Read more

26 Dec 2019

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31mins

Ranked #13

The new normal for car nerds — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 22

Quarantine and lockdown can’t stop the boys from being Carmudgeons, so nothing has really changed, except that Derek and... Read more

9 Apr 2020

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46mins

Ranked #14

Behind the Scenes of the Jason Cammisa on the Icons Shelby GT500 Video— The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 11

Jason Cammisa and Derek Tam-Scott discuss what went on behind the scenes in order to make the recent ISSIMI video about ... Read more

17 Jan 2020

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48mins

Jason Cammisa

Ranked #15

Who invented the sport sedan? — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 16

Who invented the sport sedan? — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 16Here’s a hint: it ain’t BMW. Derek and Jason postulate that ... Read more

26 Feb 2020

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53mins

Ranked #16

BMW is having a bad day - and that’s okay - The Carmudgeon Show Ep.4

Everyone has a bad day, and the same goes for car companies. The late 1990s and early 2000s were a really bad time for M... Read more

22 Nov 2019

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22mins

Ranked #17

Why you should care about the Scottsdale auctions, Scottsdale Special – The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 12

We’ve just spent the week in Scottsdale, Arizona for the annual collector-car auction spectacular, visiting the auctions... Read more

21 Jan 2020

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50mins

Ranked #18

We love SUVs. Sorta. — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 19

There aren’t many, but there are some SUVs that Derek and Jason love. And they have one thing in common: authenticity. T... Read more

22 Mar 2020

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1hr 2mins

Ranked #19

The 1001-hp Classic Car — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 26

The Bugatti Veyron went into production 15 years ago, which means it’s now old enough to be considered a classic car in ... Read more

6 May 2020

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48mins

Ranked #20

The coolest cars don’t have turbos anymore — The Carmudgeon Show — Ep. 15

In the 1970s and 1980s, the hottest cars had turbochargers: things like the BMW 2002 Turbo, Saab 99 and 900 Turbo, and t... Read more

24 Feb 2020

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40mins