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Cars. Trucks. Life. Things that run. Things that don't. And anything in between. The Hooniverse Podcast is about the intersection of all things automotive and everyday life. That means we'll also talk about anything that pops into our little brains. From beer and wine to dogs to travel, and anything else that strikes our fancy in a given moment. Our attention span is nill. Our episodes are ramblin... more

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Latest Episodes

Ross, Chris, and Kamil are back with Episode 374. Recorded in July and then slow walked (by...you know who you are); it's ready for your ear holes.

Adventures, off-roading, hauling with a Wagoneer, Ginetta racing, and is that rear slider powered or... more

Our brief hiatus is over! Ross Ballot, Chris Tracy, and Kamil Kaluski introduce some format changes for Hooniverse Podcast 373

Like a project car on blocks, sometimes it takes longer than you'd expect to get rolling again. Here's our first episode of 2025, and we start it off with guest Doug DeMuro to talk about the enthusiast and new car market and some favorite recent driv... more

Here's a snack for your ears. We've packaged all the intros since our relaunch into a single episode. We’re proud of our new format, and we think you’ll like this treat. Full show links are below. We’ll be back soon with the first Hooniverse Podcast ... more

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Recent Guests

Doug DeMuro
Automotive journalist, founder of Cars and Bids
Cars and Bids
Episode: Apophenia (w/Doug DeMuro) | Hooniverse Podcast 372

Hosts

Dan Roth
Co-host known for his insights on automotive topics and casual storytelling style.
Ross Ballot
Co-host recognized for bringing humor and engaging discussions to a variety of topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 259 ratings
  • “F” word every 15 seconds

    Listened to one episode and it wasn’t that bad. Listened to the next one and the one guy drops the f bomb every other word. I drop the f bomb too but not like this guy. It was too much. Dropped the show “follow”

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    A Cumia
    United States3 years ago
  • Great automotive podcast where the BS about everything.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Spike Africa
    3 years ago
  • Fix the sound

    Enjoy the content. Voice audio levels low. Had volume all the way up and thought something wrong with either my hardware or my hearing. Then outro music hit and blew out my eardrums.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Keegan
    United States3 years ago
  • I had to re subscribe

    Glad Blake is gone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jermgal
    United States4 years ago
  • Pork sandwiches

    Pork sandwiches

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ¿bill?
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the humor and casual style of discussions, making the podcast enjoyable even when diverging from automotive topics.
Fans enjoy the mix of automotive knowledge and personal stories, making for a relatable and entertaining listen.
There is some criticism regarding sound quality and interruptions during episodes, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some reviews point out a desire for more focused content rather than aimless rambling on various subjects.

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Apple Podcasts
#184
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#45
Mexico/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#71
Japan/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#173
Netherlands/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#173
Poland/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#224
Norway/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

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Apophenia (w/Doug DeMuro) | Hooniverse Podcast 372
Q: What are you looking forward to driving this year?
Doug mentions looking forward to driving the new Charger and also expresses curiosity about the new M5, considering they have been negatively reviewed.
Apophenia (w/Doug DeMuro) | Hooniverse Podcast 372
Q: Doug, you know I'm a Toyota guy. On my old show with Chris, we used to talk about 4Runners and Sequoias and Tundras and Tacomas up and down for hours, and you just drove the new 4Runner and you seem to be a little fond of it.
Doug expresses that he loves the 4Runner and feels it's the best balance among new Toyota trucks and SUVs, noting its good redesign and features.

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Focused on the intersection of automotive culture and everyday life, the content explores a broad range of topics beyond just cars and trucks, including food, travel, and various cultural anecdotes. This approach likely makes for a relaxed yet engaging listening experience, characterized by casual conversation and humor. Unique segments may include reflections on various automotive trends and historical influences, exploring how personal experiences shape opinions on vehicles and consumer behavior. The podcast seems to attract listeners looking for a blend of automotive insight and light-hearted banter.

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1. The Smoking Tire
2. Spike's Car Radio
3. The Carmudgeon Show
4. THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!
5. It's Not the Car

How many episodes of Hooniverse are there?

Hooniverse launched 13 years ago and published 374 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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