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Podcastus Interruptus Aug 27, 2013

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This "episode" is just relaying a quick message.

Jeff and Blake have both been on the road for the better part of a month and will be returning this week. That means we'll be back to recording in the studio and the podcast will resume normal operations. The next episode will be released on Wednesday September 4th.

I'd also like to address the comments we've received regarding audio quality. Given the afformentioned travel we've needed to record outside of our normal location and without our usual equipment. This is changing immediately, we will avoid recording field pieces without our normal equipment and we definitely will not be doing another episode where one of our hosts is on Skype using hotel wifi.

Thanks again for listening, we'll be back next week.

-Chris

Blake's Night Time Story Hour Aug 21, 2013

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Jeff and Blake have been traveling A LOT, as a matter of fact heir Glücker is still on the road. This predicament necessitated bringing in outside talent (and I use that term loosely) Hooniverse producers Zack Klapman and Chris Hayes step in an attempt to fill the deafening void left in Jeff's absences and talk with everybody's favorite co-host Blake. This week topics mostly revolve around Pebble Beach and the ensuing road trips. Blake and Zack both got some seat time in a brand new Jaguar F-Type, while the lucky bastard Zack got to spend some quality time with the C7 Corvette. All that and more of the usual vaguely on-topic banter you've come to love.

We Wuv Wheels! w/ Alan Peltier from HRE Wheels Aug 07, 2013

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Wheels make the world go round... or something like that. It makes sense then that we're excited to have Alan Peltier on the podcast. He's the president of HRE Wheels, which produce what many consider to best the best rollers on the planet. Those people who consider that are correct, by the way.

Other topics include the Infiniti G37 sedan versus Q50 sales issue, why buying a new Ferrari doesn't mean you get a chance to buy the halo Ferrari, and a few other bits of new car news. From there we turn to Jeffs' seething jealous because Blake is off to Germany to drive a Porsche Panamera Turbo at the 'Ring.

Since it IS the Hooniverse Podcast, we also talk about beer... and Alan brought some damn good stuff!

And You Can Take That To The Bank(s) Jul 31, 2013

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We've hit the big time folks... our guest today is Gale Banks, the man behind many a powerful engine. Gale joins Jeff Glucker and Blake Z Rong in the podcast palace to talk about some new car news, engines, Mike Ryan's FRIGHTLINER (trademark pending), and his awesome V8-inspired home that is being built.

Listen in as Gale spills decades of insight, knowledge, and just plain wins over the heart of one Blake R. Rong.

Low Key Anniversary 'Cast Jul 24, 2013

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Blake treks down to Huntington Beach to casa de Jeff for episode 20. It's a low-key anniversary episode brought to you from Jeff's backyard. Topics include the demise of the M3 coupe, the rise of the Jaguar XFRS Sportbrake, and the fact that there actually is a 2014 Evo and it has received its pricing.

Since we're recording from my back yard, you can hear the delightful ocean breeze, random kids shouting in the background, and Jeffs stuffy nose... because he's sick. The show must go on though folks.

Additionally, Blake makes fun of Jeffs weiners and we talk about what they've driven and are about to drive.

Lost Highway Jul 17, 2013

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We're going mobile here. The podcast is going on the road... literally. The guest this week is Travis Okulski from Jalopnik, and he is flying into Los Angeles from New York. Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong decided to pick him up and start recording right away. Using the 2013 Lexus LS600h L as a podcast shuttle, we take Travis on a tour of the coast near LA. Come along as we experiment on a mobile podcast because this one has serious highs and probably a few lows. Most importantly though is the fact that we have a second guest, even though he didn't know it. To make sure Travis got the full LA experiment we ran into a celebrity while driving through Malibu. Lady and Gentleman, no joke here, we ran into Gary Busey driving his Volvo C30. Other topics include Travis driving the McLaren 12C, Blake pronounces Landau as Lawn-du-lay, driving in California, the Jalopnik vehicle rating system, and then, of course, BUSEY!

MotoMan Makes With The Funny Jul 10, 2013

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Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are back in action for Episode 18. Joining them is George Notaras, better known as MotoMan. Topics for discussion include German Beer, MotoMan missing out on a 1973 Pontiac Catalina, the potential revival of TVR, and Blake tells me my memories of Datsun are flawed. MotoMan also clues us in on the greatest car reveal ever courtesy of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. On top of that we learn all about George's Inside The MotoMan Studio guest series. It takes place at The Petersen Museum and features big names from the automotive industry. George chats with them for an inside look at how they got to where they are now, and what makes them love cars.

Blake Finally Brings Good Beer! Jun 27, 2013

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Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are back for episode 17. There's something special in the air here because Rong brought a beer that's ACTUALLY GOOD! That's probably why we went over an hour for a change. Eventually we get to talking about cars though, and first on the docket is the Maserati Ghibli. After that we roam from topics such as the new Nissan Versa Note, the new Mazda3, and an electric speed record being broken. From there, Blake compares the interior of the new Vanquish Volante to Papa Smurfs colon. We dive into Teslas new battery swapping system. I drove both the Volkswagen GTD and XL1 in Germany, and Blake has the Audi S7 this week. We chat about the season finale of American Detours, and the fact that season two is on its way. Also, there's a minor update to our project Benz; The Wombat.

This Is The Ende, Our One True Friend The Ende Jun 18, 2013

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Jeff Glucker & Blake Z Rong are joined by special guest Duncan Ende. You might know him from such awesome statements as the fact that he drives kick ass race cars and we don't. Duncan hauls ass for a living, and we slowed him down a bit to get him to chat with us. Topics include a discussion of the upcoming Gran Turismo 6 and Forza 5, McLaren P1, the Switzer GT-R, how the Formula Ford is a NYC cab, the MB Classic Center, and how I hate on Duncan's new choice of car. Also... we owe you the noise from the Civic - stay tuned.

Not FIT For EV Consumption Jun 12, 2013

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Jeff Glucker & Blake Z. Rong are joined by Jeff Jablanksy to talk car stuff. Most importantly, we make fun of Blake for running out of juice in a Honda Fit EV. Additional topics include a (quick) discussion of the new Corolla, what it's like to drive The Beast from the movie White House Down, and, of course, a chat about older cars. Episode 15 is ready for your aural enjoyment

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