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BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Motoring Podcast Network
Motorsports
Ferrari
Formula One
Le Mans
Sim Racing
NASCAR
Endurance Racing
Drag Racing
Women In Motorsports
24 Hours Of Le Mans
Iracing
Automotive Industry
IMSA
Porsche
Indycar
Automotive History
Electric Vehicles
Motorsport
Ferrari 250 GTO
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Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. The road to success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory

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Motoring Historian Jon Summers examines claims that electric vehicles frequently catch fire, drawing on a Society of Automotive Engineers talk in Palo Alto by Dr. Abid Kemal of Exponent, a firm known for major failure investigations. He says vehicle ... more

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This Evening With A Legend welcomes road racing standout Tommy Kendall tracing his long path to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Tommy recounts early racing beginnings, limited U.S.-Europe crossover in his prime, and how a secret pre-Saleen S7 plan led to hi... more

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Break/Fix Podcast welcomes Greg Stanley, host of The Collector Car Podcast and author of The Enthusiast’s Guide to Collector Cars, to discuss his path into the collector-car world and how a passion project podcast led to consulting as a car specialis... more

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The inaugural episode of Automotive History Live! introduces a new show presented by the Studebaker National Museum and sponsored by the Society of Automotive Historians, with hosts joined by Studebaker archivist Andrew Beckman. Beckman traces Studeb... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Beckman
Archivist at The Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker National Museum
Episode: Introducing... Automotive History Live!
Jesse Fresco
Author and creator of the Autumn Frost and Skyhawk book series
Author
Episode: Inside the Wild Worlds of Jesse Fresco: From Drive Like Hell to Skyhawk
Wallace Wyss
Automotive journalist and artist known for 18 car books and Shelby-related works
Independent author/artist
Episode: From MotorTrend to Masterpieces: The Remarkable Reinvention of Wallace Wyss
Bob Hammer
Car enthusiast and charity organizer
Have a Ball Foundation / A Brighter Day
Episode: Cars, Community, and Compassion: How Bob Hammer Is Driving Hope With A Brighter Day
Alex Niec
Presenter mentioned in the CR discussion
Episode: Consumers Reports: The Most Interesting Episode In The World
Brad Anton
Guest from Grand Touring Motor Sports Break Fix team
Grand Touring Motor Sports
Episode: Jackie Chan's Thunderbolt! Reviewed (EILFM Crossover)
Ricky Taylor
Endurance racer, multiple Le Mans participant
Wayne Taylor Racing
Episode: Evening With A Legend: Ricky Taylor
Mark Raffauf
IMSA Senior Director of Competition and co-author of IMSA history books
IMSA
Episode: IMSA: 55 years of Motorsports Influence and History (Mark Raffauf)
Ted Giovannis
Racer and founder of the JKTG Foundation for Health and Policy
JKTG Foundation
Episode: Driven by Purpose: The Remarkable Racing Journey of Ted Giovanis

Hosts

Tanya
Host of various segments focusing on F1 topics, Florida man banter, and race insights; co-host.
Brad
Co-host and engineer-focused host, engages in technical and strategic analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Wonderful episode!

    Just listened to the episode about British club racing with David Hobbs. Just wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBYir
    United States7 months ago
  • Knowledgeable and Fum

    This crew knows their vehicles and keep getting better and better guests. To the moon GTM to the moon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drinkability
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    The guys are wonderful and I love listening to what they and their guests have to say. It is a wonderful learning experience every time.

    I particularly love the Powerflex episode ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MasterBatin
    United States4 years ago
  • Lots of fun

    One of the best and insightful Motorsports podcast on the planet!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ace worder
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    Love listening to these guys! They have diverse, interesting guests and I always learn something!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kkolu
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the blend of deep historical context with engaging storytelling.
High regard for technical depth and passion for motorsport history, with positive banter among hosts.
Guests are diverse—historians, curators, and industry veterans—adding credibility.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#132
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#156
Germany/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#4
Norway/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#5
Austria/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#37
Austria/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From MotorTrend to Masterpieces: The Remarkable Reinvention of Wallace Wyss
Q: You've written extensively about Shelby and the Cobra era. What do you think people misunderstand about the man and his cars?
Wyss explains Shelby as a real deal maker at heart, with a complex approach to prototyping and project management, noting both his genius and the tumult of the era.
From MotorTrend to Masterpieces: The Remarkable Reinvention of Wallace Wyss
Q: So take us back to the moment when you've first chose writing as your path, especially automotive writing.
Wyss describes early life in Detroit, with influences from GM design and the shift from poetry to advertising, which eventually led him into automotive journalism and book writing.
The Unfair Advantage: A Tribute to Hurley Haywood & The Audi Quattros
Q: What was it like racing for Audi and how did the team dynamics work during the early days of the program?
Racing for Audi was a factory-team experience with intense collaboration between the American and German sides, a disciplined culture around uniforms and preparation, and close coordination with engineers and factory personnel to optimize the car's performance on every race.
IMSA: 55 years of Motorsports Influence and History (Mark Raffauf)
Q: Do you have the opportunity to work with your parents, John and Peg Bishop?
Day one, you can make every mistake you want; later we learned and grew from those lessons, and I was grateful for the guidance and directness in decisions.
IMSA: 55 years of Motorsports Influence and History (Mark Raffauf)
Q: How old were you when you started with John Bishop?
I had just turned 16 in the spring of 1974 and went on to the 24-hour races, moving into Grand Am and IMSA work in the years that followed.

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A show blending motorsports history, engineering, and culture through lively host banter and expert guests. Episodes frequently explore the evolution of racing series, historic venues, and the people who built the sport—from IMSA milestones to museum-curated heritage. Listeners get deep historical context mixed with practical takes on technology, strategy, and preservation, plus entertaining debates about current trends and media portrayals. The mix of historians, curators, and industry veterans offers both scholarly insight and behind-the-scenes industry perspective, making it a strong fit for fans of automotive history and storytelling with real-world relevance for sponsorship or guest appearances.

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