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S1 Ep271: How 'Design by Committee' Killed Pontiac Jan 20, 2025

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Join us this week as we dive into the history of one of the world's most hated vehicles: The Pontiac Aztek. Why was it so hideous? How did Pontiac allow it to be released, and how did it lead to the demise of the company?

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S1 Ep270: Dodge Part III: How The Caravan Led To The Viper Jan 13, 2025

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Join us this week for the third and final installment of the history of Dodge. This time around, Dodge almost goes under, gets saved by a bailout, invents the minivan, debuts the Viper with the help of Carol Shelby, then brings back their most iconic badges as a swan song.

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S1 Ep269: Dodge Part II: Hemi to Lil’ Red Express Jan 06, 2025

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Join us as we jump into the second installment on the history of Dodge. It’s post WWII and a revolutionary engine design is about to change everything for Dodge. How did the Hemi make more power, and how did Dodge rise to be one of the most powerful companies during the Muscle Car Wars? Find out on this week's episode!

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S1 Ep268: Dodge Part I: How The Dodge Bros Exploited Henry Ford Dec 30, 2024

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Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!

This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.

Join us this week as we dive into the history of Dodge, Part I. John and Horace Dodge started out making bikes in Canada, and now, more than 100 years later their name is associated with one of the biggest car companies in the world. This might have never happened if they didn't get Henry Ford to unwillingly bankroll the operation. But how did they do it?

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S1 Ep267: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III: We Did Your Crappy Ideas Dec 23, 2024

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It's the holidays, and yet again we're doing all of the bad ideas you emailed in to suggest. From Amphibious Vehicles, to Mods & Rockers, to Why We Drive On the Left or Right, we're doing all the episodes that aren't worth a whole episode this week on Past Gas: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III!

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S1 Ep266: Why We Still Use 40yr Old Mail Trucks Dec 16, 2024

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Join us as we explore the history of the boxy USPS Mail Truck, aka the Grumman Long Life Vehicle. How did this vehicle come to be, why is it so horrible and why hasn't it been replaced yet? Find out this and more on this week's episode!

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S1 Ep265: The Real Car That Inspired Disney Dec 09, 2024

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Join us this week as we dive into the story of Herb Thomas and The Fabulous Hudson Hornet. How did a car company with very little race history jump in and immediately dominate NASCAR in the 50s? And what was so special about this car that Disney used it as inspiration for a character in Cars?

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Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.
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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 Ep264: Monster Garage Created Reality TV Dec 02, 2024

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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4dJPmH4 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.

And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.

Join us this week as we dive into the history of the insane car reality show that kicked off an entire genre of TV: Monster Garage. We also look into the show’s star, the controversial figure, Jesse James. How did he get his start? And what did he do to turn the public against him?

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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 Ep263: This Televised Fistfight Blew NASCAR Up Nov 25, 2024

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This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.

Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!

And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this podcast! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!

Join us as we dive into the story of a pivotal moment for NASCAR: a televised broadcast of the 1979 Daytona 500. How did a blizzard and a fistfight boost NASCAR from a hillbilly sport to near-legendary status? Find out this week on Past Gas!

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Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.
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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.
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S1 Ep262: The Mini Cooper: The Tiny Car That Saved Britain Nov 18, 2024

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Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.
Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today.
And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!
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Join us this week as we dive into the history of Britain's most iconic car: the Mini. How did a Turkish refugee who escaped multiple wars go on to design the most famous and iconic British car in history? And how did the Mini help Britain bounce back from World War II? Find out this week on Past Gas: Mini.

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Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.
Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber.
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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