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Three auto mechanics with niche social media followings discuss the chaotic world of automotive service through their constantly distracted lenses. New episodes weekly.
Intro and outro theme made by Piotrek “Gru” Gruszka https://grumusic.bandcamp.com/album/cosmogenesis
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Misdirected anger is more worthless than decaffeinated espresso. Focus that energy towards something more productive. Something might actually change when you do that. Weird how that works. Anyway, we got another random story episode for you this week. Is the title related to current events? Probably. Some of y'all might be tuning in cuz of misinformation going around concerning one of the hosts. Tune in and learn a thing maybe, this week on Flag Time.
Rodrigo Rivera, AKA @rigoratio, joins this weeks episode to talk about his newfound notoriety when it comes to efficiently working on transmissions of all types and showing his skills on the internet. This episode is also the most educational episode of Flag Time to date. From dealer transmission replacements to how to get metal out of your eye. The thing in-between the engine and driveshaft, this week on Flag Time!
Video Game Producer and Ace Combat nerd Ben Strauss (@sinner101gr) joins the three idiots to talk about his BMW, producing games you've probably heard of, and the lore behind his and Serrated's foray into Ace Combat 6 online shenanigans. Fun fact: they were in the same competitive online team in AC6 back in the 2009-2012 time frame. The stories of this team still keeping in touch to this day can be heard here. Including the story of what the Ace Combat Community did for Serrated back during a dark time. Reminiscing and video games, this week on Flag Time!
Pixy wanted this episode to be the Distractible ripoff episode. So that's what we do for the first half. Then we complain about how expensive stuff is for no reason other than to keep the lifestyles of the corporate higher ups afloat. "The market decides the prices" Yeah the market can shove an extra large bad dragon up its ween. Anyway, check out the video version of this episode on our Patreon! Capitalism! This week on Flag Time!
Welcome to an automotive service podcast where you learn about the difference between two very closely related insects cuz reasons. Anyway, this and other things were discussed in this episode. the other things being our topic of "what was a decision that you're glad you made". This extended episode also includes a special cameo of one of our past guests. Yet another episode where things go everywhere this week on Flag Time
We asked our Patreon and our Instagram two separate questions cuz we inconsistent like that. The Paid members got to answer a thought provoking question while the Instagram got to brag about which game they be gooder than everyone at. Pretty much the result of one medium having a larger character count for responses than the other. hee hoo.
Anyway, this episode of Flag Time is brought to you specifically by the Modern Warfare 3 (2011) SMAW that is wielded by Serrated in Hardcore TDM that he will shoot at you even if you're standing right next to him. It is also brought to you by an Ace Combat 6 F-22 Raptor fitted with QAAM's piloted by Serrated who is pressing B every 5 seconds while locked onto you.
...Serrated what the hell man.
If you're fed up, stop dealing with it. You are one decision away from making your situation better. Nothing is stopping you from making that decision, like actually. Go out there and grab that shit cuz you are worth more than what your current situation claims you are.
Vague inspirational messages aside, if you're working somewhere that just drains you, nothing is making you stay. 2/3rds of the hosts of this show have left toxic workplaces very recently which is what we talk about this episode. Improved moods and decreased gas expenditures this week on Flag Time!
Zack Klapman from "The Smoking Tire" joins the shidhead trio of mechanics to talk about making automotive content on the internet and what goes into that. We also talk about whether we're genuinely happy, what its like having a high profile guest on a podcast you produce, and inclusivity. All while one of the hosts has top level ADHD distractions. Just take a wild guess who that might be.
Go listen to The Smoking Tire if you don't already. It's an gud show.
This episode of Flag Time has the three headasses pick a recent automotive news article to discuss. As you're aware by now by the tagline of this show, this was barely talked about. Enjoy them attempting to stay on topic for as long as possible, however futile that may be.
There are countless influencers on social media that will say to keep to yourself in the work place and don't share too much information. We feel like environments that require that kind of mindset are toxic and not worth the trouble. So we asked our listeners of this automotive-service-but-not-really podcast what they do concerning that subject. Are you friendly in the shop or do you keep to yourself and why? These three professional yappers discuss this and many other work related things in this weeks episode of Flag Time.
Tapinoma sessile. They are a species of house ant that is documented to have a pungent odor when crushed. The odor has been compared to rotten coconut, rancid butter, or blue cheese. Which begs two questions. Why does blue cheese smell like rotten coconut and rancid butter? And more importantly, what is wrong with people who actually like blue cheese? It's got mold in it for gods sake. This week on Flag Time, we discuss this and other things cuz Serrated forgot to ask our listeners a question. We hope this ruins blue cheese for you.
We told our listeners to ask us anything they wanted to ask us. Turns out it was alot. This episode is nearly two hours long wtf. Anyway. Enjoy this extended episode of Flag Time cuz wow
If you named your vehicle, what was it? That's what we discussed in this sleepy episode this week. wooo
This week we asked "What was your favorite vehicle you've ever piloted?". Turns out yall have navigated some cool stuff. Some cooler than others. Anyway, yet another good ol episode of Flag Time for ya.
Technician A states that listening to Flag Time can extend life expectancy. Technician B states that 30 minutes of uninterrupted Flag Time exposure can damage neurons. Who is correct? A? B? Both? or Neither?
We asked our listeners for the dumbest ASE style questions they could think up. They definitely delivered. Confusion ahoy on this episode of Flag Time!
We were supposed to be pure haters to whatever cars were mentioned but it ended up being just a light roasting session almost. Diluted Haterade on this episode of Flag Time where we talk about common problems that cars have.
Attempting a weekly upload schedule while also having a full time mechanic job is hard. Which is why were on Episode 40 instead of like 67, which is how many weeks old this podcast is. But were back to weekly episodes now cuz we've figured some stuff out. Happy 40th episode everyone
Our first ever guest of this show is now also our first repeat guest! Chris Manning rejoins the trio for another round of chaotic discussions. This time with video on Patreon! Big thanks to Chris for joining us again.
The differences between one shop to another can be insane. They all have their similarities, yes. But one built in 1960 cant be compared to one built last week. Plus all of the different owners and managers dictating how draining or not it is to all of the shop's employee's mental health. That cant be understated. Anyway, the difference between all the shops we've worked at is the topic for todays episode. Also Pixy cant describe objects to save his life omg.
The question we asked our listeners for this episode was "What makes a good shitbox?". Little did we know that a large majority would take the term literally. Y'all are gross. Anyway enjoy this haphazard episode of Flag Time as it goes everywhere. oh my god its on the ceiling.
This Episode of Flag Time is once again about two wheel'd transport. For those who are only into cars, you can join Pixy in the dont care group as 2/3rds of this shows hosts ride sportbikes. We talk about dream bikes! Weeeeee!
In this episode of Flag Time, the main topic is our favorite automotive memes. No were not already running out of topics. Yes were an automotive service podcast. No you don't have to be miserable to be a mechanic. You just gotta be a bit nutso in the head. Which is why ur here probably. Enjoy this weeks episode ya walking ball of chaos energy.
Its one of the crossover episodes of all time this week as Dave and Ian from the Apex Adjacent podcast join Flag Time for an hour of highly concentrated car and car adjacent discussion. Go Check out Apex Adjacent for yourself for more of Dave and Ian! Serrated was a guest on one of their past episodes.
Topic of discussion this week is "What is your definition of a racecar?". We also talked about facial scars and injuries in this episode. As well as Sterling's affinity for Marketplace browsing. This episode is alot. But that's what you guys come here for. Probably.
Yes. Actually.
This week we have none other than Mr Regular from Regular Car Reviews joining us to talk about everything from how RCR came to be, all the way to discussing current life situations. It was an amazing chat and we hope you enjoy this very special episode.
Mr Regular, this week on Flag Time.
The three hosts with two brain cells between them are back! Now with paywalled video content over on Patreon.com/flagtimepodcast cuz we didn't start off as a video podcast lol. Capitalism. Anyway enjoy the first official episode of Season 2! Its gonna be a good one.
We thought this was going to be a productive discussion but our listener base is beginning to show their uh, true colors. "Cheap and fun cars" shouldn't include vehicles that cost over $40K. It also shouldn't include commercial jetliners but here we are. An attempt was made, this week on Flag Time.
Max, AKA "AirplaneFactsWithMax", joins the hosts this week to discuss the differences between aircraft service and passenger car service. Its an extremely interesting discussion, highlighting what goes on in an aircraft service hangar and how upkeep of a commercial airliner is performed, up to and including generous info-dumping about the Quest of the Ring while next to a triple seven landing gear. Its a lore filled journey on this weeks episode of Flag Time!
Topic for this week was Tires because our producer drove in snow and saw someone almost bin their car into a ditch attempting to keep up with a car equipped with snow tires. Just like that car attempted to keep up, the trio this week attempted just as hard to stay on topic. It was a difficult one this time, but we made it in the end. Barely
Lack of sleep can be a net negative for your health. However, there is a small window where sleep deprivation can unleash a short lived bout of euphoria, where even the dumbest things can make a person cry with laughter. Can you guess when this happens in this weeks episode? Random things overheard in the workplace is the topic, it gets weird.
Its the Flag Time Christmas Episode! Mainly cuz this episode released Christmas 2023. Hope you had a good Christmas, cuz we did. Probably. Anyway, we talk about getting sick, making more hours than our coworkers, and saving someone's life on this episode. Its a good time.
This week on Flag Time, The topic of discussion is "The period of time in between high school and your first mechanic job". For two of the three hosts, this was a very short window. Almost non-existent. However for one of our hosts, the dude practically did sidequests for 8 years. Just goes to show that its never too late to start something new.
Serrated's Dashboard on the dining room table, Sterling's ungodly car list. Pixy's Rotary Story. We talk about cars on our car show this week! That's different! Is this a car show even? It's listed as Automotive but Spotify doesn't have an Automotive category. What are we? Existential dread aside, enjoy this weeks episode of Flag Time!
Turns out our listeners want to hear our tips for what to look out for when buying a new or used vehicle. The poll said so. So here's what we have to say about inquiring about a brand new or second hand vehicle. What you should look out for and avoid. No don't buy that twenty year old V12 AMG oh my god.
This week the trio discuss the flat rate system of pay that technicians earn their living by, and they have some opinions about it. Some okay, Mostly bad. General disdain towards large corporations ahoy on this episode of Flag Time!
Turns out making an LLC is confusing and taking longer than anticipated. So we're releasing Season 1.5 to tide everyone over until Season 2 is able to be made. The three headasses are back for more audio only shenanigans.
This is the final episode of season one! Season two will begin near the end of October with a new Patreon and more content from us. So enjoy as we reminisce on the last 19 episodes and what that means to us
McLaren technician Brett Rudin AKA TheMacDoctor1101 joins the trio this week to discuss what its like working on million dollar supercars, while also still retaining a sense of humor amidst the level of professionalism they require. Its professional silliness on this episode of Flag Time!
The cool and hilarious Do It With Dan joins the conversation this week to talk about his Plasma cutting business, being a background extra on a certain zombie television show, and his many years of content creation and what that has all meant. It cant get any more ADHD than this ladies and gentlemen. Visit https://perfectplasma.co/ to get cool stuff that Dan makes in his shop.
This week, Sterling talks alot. As do the others but Sterling more so. Also this episode is over two hours long holy moly. Enjoy the trio talking about old VHS previews, a car that shook its steering wheel involuntarily, and what Serrated would exchange his S1000RR for in this weeks episode of Flag Time.
When SerratedMobius began gaining followers, his video style influenced others to create in the same way. Papa Benz was the first to do so. He also happens to be a real cool guy. Join the trio as they discuss random things with this weeks special guest in todays episode of Flag Time
In this weeks episode, the three auto mechanics talk about organized and also legal go fast events. Oh also Will from "Cats With Hard Hats" is still here cuz he is also a motorsports fan and has racing experience. Enjoy this slightly sleep deprived and kinda fast, in theory, episode of Flag Time.
Will AKA "CatsWithHardHats" joins the trio and talks about how their successful blue collar cat meme page has taken off and what inspired it. The group also discuss making memes at work during downtime, being content creators with full time jobs, and how work will influence their humor on this weeks episode of Flag TimeYou can find us on Instagram at the handles @serratedmobius, @sterworks, & @pixy2.3.Big thanks to @catswithhardhats for joining us this week
Serrated's good friend Ryan Rowley (@rnrowley on instagram) joins the pod this episode to discuss motorcycles and Honda's and the many two wheel related things that happened with Mobius since 2016. Its the Motorcycle centric Episode this week on Flag Time. Sorry Pixy, get a bike.
This episode is everywhere. Also nowhere. Simultaneously. Make sure you put yourself somewhere where you're valued. Have fun every once in a while. Mental health is important. Take it from these three idiots.
We did a thing where people had to click like four links to ask us questions, it was a good time. Also were going to a superbike race in September. All three of us. It'll be fun. You should join us. Details on our Instagram page @flagtimepodcast.
Automotive related "would you rather" questions from our listeners are the topic this week along with other adhd ramblings. By the way, Pixy hates tacos and is from Boston. There, those are things you know now.
A rising influencer joins the trio to discuss many things. particularly Yuki's Em2. Hence his name. Enjoy the few parts of the conversation that were appropriate for airing on this weeks episode of Flag Time!
Alot of us had a first car. Whether it was good or bad is up to history, personal or otherwise. Join the three smooth brains in discussing the cars that got us into this mess.
Memories of long distance drives and the songs associated with them are this weeks discussion topic for the three constantly preoccupied mechanics turned content creators. If you're listening to this episode while on a road trip yourself, try not to run into all the meta around you.
Chris Manning AKA"DoctorAMG" joins the trio this week to talk about AMG's, making content while working on said AMG's, and valuing yourself as a technician. As well as 2/3rds of the main hosts trying to decipher what "AMG" actually means. Its the Mercedes Centric Episode this week on Flag Time.
In this Instagram centric Episode 5, the three "influencers" talk about the running gags in their content, humor that has influenced them, and TACTICAL this week on Flag Time.
Dream cars are an interesting topic of discussion. At least we think so. That's what we talk about this week along with motorsports and how this podcast is doing 4 episodes in. This is the 4th episode by the way. Thanks for noticing.
This week the trio discuss Tools. Mainly how expensive they are from certain rolling tool stores that prey on auto shops around the world. Tool boxes and twisty bits ahoy in this third episode of Flag Time.
Listener questions are the main talking point of todays episode as Pixy is sick and needs sleep. We discuss EVs from a mechanic side of things, jumpstarting a truck, and ADHD in this 2nd episode of Flag Time.
In this First Episode of Flag Time, the three hosts introduce themselves as if this podcast wont be exclusively listened to by existing social media followers. How they named themselves, nightmare jobs, and a cat named Sasha await to be heard. Sit back, relax, and wonder how these three auto mechanics get anything done ever.
Sterling was out at a car meet with previous guest TheMacDoctor1101. So Pixy and Mobius decided to talk about the series that spawned their online usernames. Hope you enjoy! Regular mainline episodes will be back next week.
Free bonus episode! Join Serrated and Sterworks as they discuss their favorite video games of all time. Pixy had to go to mothers day things hence his absence. All future bonus episodes of Flag Time will be found on the upcoming Flag Time Patreon. Stay tuned for that.
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