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Redline Sep 17, 2019

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Alfred Shikany was a fearless thrill-seeking adrenaline addict. But at 32 years old, life dealt him a blow, and he had to learn to go slow.

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MID-SEASON TRAILER Sep 10, 2019

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Tempest is taking a short mid-season break this week, but will return next week. Check out these upcoming stories!

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Living Legend Sep 03, 2019

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Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Jim Barbour, has lived a remarkable life. A large part of it has been cars. The 93-year old recalls some of his favorite cars, driving stories, and what he experienced as a young man in the US Army Air Corp and the segregated South. He also looks ahead.

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Abandoned Vehicles Aug 27, 2019

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True tales of vehicle abandonment, including the F-Body Bandit of Florida, and a warp-driven bus.

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Wedding Day Aug 20, 2019

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They have a passion for driving and a love for each other. But disaster strikes on their wedding day.

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Just Empty Every Pocket Aug 13, 2019

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A gritty tale about a pool shark with a penchant for Jeeps and a very long night in a lonely mountain town.

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Tempest Season Two: Trailer #1 Jun 28, 2019

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TEMPEST is back! In its triumphant second season which premieres August 13th, 2019, you'll hear poignant, inspiring, hilarious, heartbreaking, and eye-opening stories about cars and their people. All of them true. Written, produced, and hosted by essayist and author, David Obuchowski (Jalopnik, The Awl, Longreads, Deadspin, Daily Beast) with original music by Distant Correspondent and Memory Bias.

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Love Lost: ‘55 Bel-Air May 08, 2018

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Walt Appell was a tireless, hardworking man who loved cars from the time he was a teen, being raised by his siblings. He owned two gas stations, and later a deli, and through it all was a volunteer fireman and fire chief. His only dream for retirement was to have an iconic classic Chevy. And he did just that, until he died suddenly, leaving a wife and two son’s stricken by grief, a lifetime of stories, and a ‘55 Bel-Air in the garage.
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On The Road: Tour Vans May 01, 2018

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Every musician has a story about a tour van. In this episode, we explore the mythology and legends behind the tour van, what they mean to bands everywhere, and interviews several prominent musicians about the wild stories that can only happen on tour.
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Mister Hot Rod: ‘61 Tempest Apr 24, 2018

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Against all odds, Ed became the fastest man in Paterson, NJ. No small feat, considering he had the weakest car. It’s a hilarious story that shows how one man lucks into victory, and just as quickly tastes the bitterness of defeat. But, in the end, did he really lose at all?
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