Past Gas

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S1 Ep122: The Smartest, Funniest and Cringiest Car Ads of All Time Mar 07, 2022

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From “The Ultimate Driving Machine” to “Like A Rock”, iconic auto slogans and images have embedded themselves into our collective psyche, and some have even redefined advertising as a whole. What makes a great car ad? What cultural moments have influenced the best commercials, and what companies have taken the biggest advertising risks? Today on Past Gas: some of the most game-changing, culture-defining, wildly successful automotive advertisements of all time.

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S1 Ep121: Tucker 48: Stroke of Genius, or Scam? Feb 28, 2022

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The Tucker 48 may be the most innovative, ahead-of-its-time car you’ve never heard of. How did the Tucker Corporation of the 1940s develop one of the most radical designs cars of all time, then fail to get it in the hands of customers? Just what innovations did Tucker pack into his futuristic 48? And how did it all end in an all-out battle with the American government? Today on Past Gas we’re taking a trip in the wayback machine to have a look at what the world could’ve been– if one underdog had succeeded at building the car of his dreams.

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S1 Ep120: The Most Exciting 24 Hours In Sports Feb 21, 2022

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The Le Mans 24-Hour Race is not just one of the most famous auto races in the world, it’s one of the most famous sporting events-- period. What makes Le Mans so special? Why is it often referred to as the “most thrilling 24 hours in motorsports?” Today on Past Gas, how Le Mans became an icon in Europe, Hollywood, and beyond.

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S1 Ep119: John Force Took Funny Cars to the Extreme Feb 14, 2022

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John Force is the king of Funny Cars… but what ARE funny cars? Why are they called “funny cars,” when the sport itself is deadly serious? How did John Force become the winningest driver in Funny Cars by an insanely huge margin? These deafeningly loud, near-7000 horsepower cars are part of drag racing history, and we sprint through their story… TODAY on Past Gas!

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S1 Ep118: These Car Gimmicks Failed Spectacularly Feb 07, 2022

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A big ol’ slab of granite… A convenient keychain murder alarm… A steering wheel shaped like a Pop Tart… These are among the many innovations that at one point or another automakers have decided should come with their cars. Why? Only God and Henry Ford know the answer. Buckle your automatic seat belt, because today on Past Gas we’ve collected some of the most unusual, unnecessary, and downright unhinged gimmicks in the history of cars!

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Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas.

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S1 Ep117: The Race To Build A 200mph Production Car Jan 31, 2022

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Today on Past Gas, it’s a sprint AND a marathon– inside the decades-long quest to build a production car that could hit two hundred miles per hour. Was it even possible for a land-based vehicle to reach 200mph? And if it was, could it be mass-produced? What companies joined in on the cut-throat race to shatter the 200mph barrier? Who were the madmen that actually made it happen? And did yet another grudge match with Enzo Ferrari lead to another milestone in automotive history? All that and more on a VERY fast episode of the podcast.

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Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
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S1 Ep116: RC Cars Are Crazy Fast Now Jan 24, 2022

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Remote-control or radio-control racing – RC, as it’s known to fans – isn’t a new phenomenon. Since its invention in 1966, there’s arguably no greater thrill for a young car nut than receiving a kickass remote control car as a gift. You may have loved crashing them together as a kid, but how much do you know about remote control cars? Where’d they come from? How fast can they go? Our subject matter is tiny, but this is a BIG episode of Past Gas.

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S1 Ep115: Amazing JDM Barn Finds Jan 17, 2022

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Why don’t you see many old cars driving around Japan? Why does it take a massive disaster to stockpile some of the most desirable JDM cars? What is “Shaken,” and why is it stirring up the auto industry in Japan so much that people just don’t want to drive old cars? Today on Past Gas, it’s a very JDM edition of BARN FINDS!

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S1 Ep114: This Was F1's Most Successful Family Jan 10, 2022

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The Fittipaldis are arguably the most dominant family dynasty in Formula One history. How did Emerson Fittipaldi open the door for a whole slew of Fittipaldis to join the F1 paddock? How did his older brother, Wilson, fare as an F1 driver? And which one of Emerson’s offspring could be the first to follow in his footsteps to become an F1 champion? All that and more on today’s Past Gas - Emerson Fittipaldi and his Racing Dynasty.

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Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas.

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S1 Ep113: Steve McQueen Was The O.G. Car Nerd Jan 03, 2022

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Hi everybody I’m Nolan from Past Gas by Donut Media, we’re an automotive history show. Its kind of like hanging out in the garage with your friends, listening to them tell a story from automotive history!

Fast cars and big movies are as American as Abraham Lincoln. From the Delorean to the Batmobile, superstar cars and the badasses who drive them have been woven into the fabric of American culture for over a century. What made Steve McQueen a legend in both film and autos? How did he come to love cars even more than movies, and what were his greatest moments, both on-screen and off? All that and more on today’s episode of Past Gas.

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Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey.
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Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas.

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