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Hot Rod Radio USA

Wings Kalahan
Rock and Roll
Hot Rod Radio USA
Rock and Roll Music
Beach Boys
Classic Rock
Low Car Performance Products
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Beatles
Mike Wagner
Borgeson
Basketball
General Motors
Corvette
National Street Rod Association
Rockabilly
Elvis Presley
Inland Empire Drive Line Service
Rock Music
B.F. Goodrich Radial TA
Johnny Rivers

Weekly Rock and Roll Music Program

PublishesDailyEpisodes247Founded15 years ago
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March 28, 2026 Hour 1, Part 1

March 28, 2026 Hour 1, Part 2

March 28, 2026 Hour 2, Part 1

March 28, 2026 Hour 2, Part 2

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Recent Guests

Mitch Ryder
Singer, prominent guest known for Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
Detroit Wheels
Episode: 02-28-26 Hour 1, Part 2
Abigail Beecher
History teacher introduced as a guest on Hot Rod Radio USA
Self (history teacher)
Episode: 02-21-26 Hour 2, Part 2
Richie Vellans
Radio/-entertainment figure, DJ
Unspecified
Episode: 01-31-26 Hour 2, Part 2
Dave McClellan
Representative of Inland Empire Drive Line
Inland Empire Drive Line
Episode: 09-27-25 Hour 1, Part 1
Junior Brown
Musician
Episode: 08-23-25 Hour 2, Part 1
Glenn Frey
Musician referenced as a guest presence on the show
Eagles
Episode: 08-09-25 Hour 1, Part 2
John Forrest
Funny Car Champion
Episode: 08-02-25 Hour 1, Part 2
Tim Strange
Guest on the episode
Related to hot rods and street rotting culture
Episode: 07-19-25 Hour 1, Part 1
Freddy Cannon
Musician being featured on the program
Musician
Episode: 06-28-25 Hour 2, Part 1

Host

Wings Callahan
Headlining host focused on classic rock music and automotive culture; described as the primary presenter of Hot Rod Radio USA.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Great weekend shop music program!

    I work with autos all week redoing upholstery. On the weekend I work on restoring my 53 Dodge 1/2 to pickup and this program gives inspiration and can’t wait until the truck is done and I play this through the Bluetooth system being installed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stichman218
    United States5 years ago
  • Long time listener

    Have been a “Wings” fan since the 80’s in Bakersfield CA. Great music and info !

    I now am able to travel some and am listening to Wings In Quebec 10/19.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    32 Fanatic
    United States6 years ago
  • Great music, but

    The guy talks over the end of the ends of the songs, just like all my least favorite DJs.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dadpa1
    United States8 years ago
  • HOT RODDER

    OUTSTANDING, WISH I COULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOWS ONTO MY IPOD THOUGH

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MILNER( JEC)
    United States13 years ago
  • Great Show

    I do a lot of traveling to. My Ipod is up to date with Hot Rod Radio USA each week. Thanks for the great old tunes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    37 Chevy
    United States13 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for its nostalgic music selection and deep car-culture storytelling.
Fans appreciate the humor and personal anecdotes from the host, especially around vintage ads and restoration stories.
Some listeners note that pacing can feel slow at times or that banter over music ends can be distracting, but many still consider the show a go-to for road trips and shop sessions.

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What is Hot Rod Radio USA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy mix of classic rock and roll and automotive culture drives this weekly show, delivering iconic tracks, historical anecdotes, and playful banter centered around muscle cars, road trips, and vintage ads. Episodes feature audience interaction, celebrity birthday shout-outs, and sponsor mentions from automotive brands, painting a nostalgic portrait of car culture blended with entertaining storytelling. A few episodes stand out for their deep dives into car mods, historical tidbits, and lively host banter, making it a likely favorite among long-time gearheads and listeners who appreciate a fun, retro vibe with their soundtrack.

Two recurring strengths stand out: curated classic rock with a heavy automotive twist, and a warm, conve... more

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Hot Rod Radio USA launched 15 years ago and published 247 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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2. Abigail Beecher
3. Richie Vellans
4. Dave McClellan
5. Junior Brown
6. Glenn Frey
7. John Forrest
8. Tim Strange

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