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Hank Watson's Garage Hour - Cars, Trucks, Beers & Guns

Justin Fort
Electric Vehicles
Colorado Springs
NRA
Used Cars
Gearhead Gifts
Fisker
Diesel Buses
Phantom Crapper
Tanks
Trinity Brewing Company
Public Enemy
Beastie Boys
California
UPS
Shotguns
M1A
Gun Shows
Le Mans
Shotgun Shooting
Firearms

50,000 watts of gearhead terror. We're the talk radio blowtorch you want, chock-full of cars, trucks, beers and guns since 2009. We'll be your go-to for gearhead get-some, full of the sliciest canyon carving, dirtiest off-roading, biggest calibers, hairiest sasquatches, loudest explosions, plus the best epic fails, smoking rubble and blue-collar awesomesauce since Top Gear full of beer.

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Old stuff! Told'ja there were leftovers from 2025 lying around in the Garagosphere... This gem from July was special because we got about 10 years of hate off the collective gearhead chest about bad P.S.A. ads that make you wish any car guy had been ... more

Old stuff! Told'ja there were leftovers from 2025 lying around in the Garagosphere... This gem from July was special because we got about 10 years of hate off the collective gearhead chest about bad P.S.A. ads that make you wish any car guy had been ... more

When life gives you all sorts of junk and a few cups of coffee, you get a smoothie episode (ie: it's in there)... It was kicked into gear when we watched a dude in Queens bury his neighbor's car during the last snowstorm because their dog won't shut ... more

When life gives you all sorts of junk and a few cups of coffee, you get a smoothie episode (ie: it's in there)... It was kicked into gear when we watched a dude in Queens bury his neighbor's car during the last snowstorm because their dog won't shut ... more

Order, schmorder - this much gearhead goodness doesn't need "order" (especially when an episode at the junkyard had to hit beforehand)... This episode is in good Garage Hour form: reporting from the industry (the stupid stoplight shutoff feature that... more

Order, schmorder - this much gearhead goodness doesn't need "order" (especially when an episode at the junkyard had to hit beforehand)... This episode is in good Garage Hour form: reporting from the industry (the stupid stoplight shutoff feature that... more

Don't shy away from the junkyard when it's time to find a part. Whether you're a hardcore salvage builder looking for a door skin or it's your first time and you just need a head rest, outfits like Best Foreign Used Parts are ideal - lots of stock, l... more

Don't shy away from the junkyard when it's time to find a part. Whether you're a hardcore salvage builder looking for a door skin or it's your first time and you just need a head rest, outfits like Best Foreign Used Parts are ideal - lots of stock, l... more

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Recent Guests

Matt (Trinity Brewing owner)
Owner of Trinity Brewing Company, Colorado Springs
Trinity Brewing Company
Episode: 07.17.25: Trucker Builds a NYC, Monster Truck Breaks a Wheel, Ads Boondoggle a Message, Parking Garages Blow Their Stack, Bureaucrats Bulldoze Your Parking, + Good Tunes from Bebop, Elder & Plante
Unspecified Trinity Brewing Rep
Guest representing Trinity Brewing
Trinity Brewing Company
Episode: 07.17.25: Trucker Builds a NYC, Monster Truck Breaks a Wheel, Ads Boondoggle a Message, Parking Garages Blow Their Stack, Bureaucrats Bulldoze Your Parking, + Good Tunes from Bebop, Elder & Plante
Matt Wichico
Co-host of The Garage Hour, referenced as 'Matt' in the show
Garage Hour
Episode: 02.16.26: Fog Wrecks & Shipwrecks, Hypermiling & the Stupid Stoplight Button, CO2 is Good for You, Recalls for Quiet Electrics, How Not to Get Arrested by the Police, & Texas VS Evil Chinese Mystery Seeds, + More History (Schmistory)
Adam Duce
Founding member, bass player, and backup vocalist for Machine Head
Duce Construction
Episode: 10.20.25: 911s New & Old, Grenadier T-Cases Working & Popped, Trail Rigs Pricey & Parts, & All About the Sauce - Real Deal's Bloody Mary, Pizza Port's Chronic Amber, + Adam Duce from Machine Head & Dennis Combs (Luckiest Man in the World)
Dennis Combs
Known as 'the luckiest man in the world', enjoys hunting and storytelling
Episode: 10.20.25: 911s New & Old, Grenadier T-Cases Working & Popped, Trail Rigs Pricey & Parts, & All About the Sauce - Real Deal's Bloody Mary, Pizza Port's Chronic Amber, + Adam Duce from Machine Head & Dennis Combs (Luckiest Man in the World)
Liam Brown
A young enthusiast learning about firearms safety
Episode: 02.04.24 (MP3): Old Car Speedos & German Trannies, Rolex 24 @ Daytona & Rye Bread @ the Hollywood Bowl, Eneos Grenadiers & Prius Pickups, Used Glocks & Manlicher 10-22s, Jeep Top Rules for Girls & Gun Rules for Kids, + Tastiest Presidents & Best Squirrels
Charlie Simpich
Welder extraordinaire
Episode: 12.03.23 (MP3): Guns, Whiskey, Tanks & the Phantom Crapper (i.e. Random Gearhead Awesomesauce) - Live from EAS, w/ Tank VS Tank, Lemans VS Lemons, Old Lexuses VS Glickenhouse Porsches, + Sabot Rounds, Crotch Bats & the Jerky Boys
Mark Vaughn
Mark is a listener and automotive enthusiast
Episode: 12.03.23: Guns, Whiskey, Tanks & the Phantom Crapper (i.e. Random Gearhead Awesomesauce) - Live from EAS, w/ Tank VS Tank, Lemans VS Lemons, Old Lexuses VS Glickenhouse Porsches, + Sabot Rounds, Crotch Bats & the Jerky Boys

Host

Justin Fort
Co-host and creator figure behind the show, frequently anchoring discussions with deep automotive knowledge and humor.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Good lord get to the point!

    55 minute podcast and it takes 25 minutes until you actually start talking about the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bucco in Pittsburgh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Knows Interesting Stuff.

    Enthusiastic. Good takes with some inside knowledge too. I actually started listening for his beer interviews; stayed for the gearhead stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Better Howie
    United States5 years ago
  • Good gearhead stuff.

    Met this dude at the track once. He was test-driving for Ford or one of the car mags. Funny as Hell and just a little crazy. He does good talk radio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dieter Fischel
    United States6 years ago
  • Funny!!!!

    Great stuff! Always funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sdcalmikesales
    United States9 years ago
  • Gearhead stuff! Love these guys.

    I've been listening to the Garage Hour for years. These guys mess with cool gearhead stuff all the time, and they're real geeks, not poseurs - they don't talk about it unless they know about it. Tell your friends. This show is treasure waiting to be found.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Hank Watson
    United States12 years ago

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A mix of humor and outspoken opinions may not be for everyone, but feels authentic.
Insightful but polarizing energy keeps conversations lively and memorable.
Long-form, gearhead expertise with genuine passion for cars and beer culture.
Relatable anecdotes from the track and junkyard give a real-world vibe.

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07.17.25: Trucker Builds a NYC, Monster Truck Breaks a Wheel, Ads Boondoggle a Message, Parking Garages Blow Their Stack, Bureaucrats Bulldoze Your Parking, + Good Tunes from Bebop, Elder & Plante
Q: What sparked the tangent into New York City parking policy?
Discussion pivots from a monster-truck incident to urban policy, arguing that removing parking spaces is costly and dysfunctional for daily commuters.
02.22.26: 'Hour at the Junk (Yard)... Gearheads Talk Used Parts & Salvage Stories w/ Junkyard Professional - What Parts Sell, Where to Find Them, How to Get 'Em, Why Junk Cars Are Made, Subie Stuff, & At-Home Piano Management
Q: What are you looking for when you see a car that's going to turn into a provider of parts for the populace?
We have an idea of what is going to sell and what's not, based on experience.
02.06.26: Mind Bombing w/ Gearheads - Deep Thoughts From Planet 10mm, Incl. Hitchikers, V-10 Supes, Remote Start, OEs (& Gov't) Bogarting Your Features, China VS Tesla, Internet of Things VS You, Growing Unpopularity of Robot Cars, + English Muffins
Q: What are the risks involved with picking up strangers?
There are significant risks involved, as not everyone may have good intentions, and there have been cases of hitchhikers committing harm to their benefactors.
02.06.26: Mind Bombing w/ Gearheads - Deep Thoughts From Planet 10mm, Incl. Hitchikers, V-10 Supes, Remote Start, OEs (& Gov't) Bogarting Your Features, China VS Tesla, Internet of Things VS You, Growing Unpopularity of Robot Cars, + English Muffins
Q: Why do people decide to pick up hitchhikers?
People often pick up hitchhikers out of kindness, wanting to help those in need, although some may have underlying concerns that lead them to be cautious.

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A high-octane gearhead show blends car culture, off-road adventures, and beer-branded banter with outspoken takes on current events and tech. Across episodes, listeners gear up for practical driving wisdom, salvage and used-parts lore, and pop-culture tangents, all delivered with humor, community vibes, and a healthy skepticism of modern car features and regulation. The format often mixes hands-on automotive talk, occasional sponsor segments (beer brands and automotive services), and stories that span family life, safety, and rugged lifestyle. A few standout threads include debates over electric vehicles and vehicle security, deep dives into salvage culture, and lively discussions around guns, beer, and DIY car projects, making it a go-to f... more

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3. Matt Wichico
4. Adam Duce
5. Dennis Combs
6. Liam Brown
7. Charlie Simpich
8. Mark Vaughn

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