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Carbage Time

The Autopian
Electric Vehicles
World War II Jeep
REO
Ford
Drive Modes
Manual Transmissions
Slate (vehicle)
Ford Mustang Maverick
Hybrid Vehicles
Ferrari Luce
Drive-By-Wire
Gasoline Powered Trucks
Ford Maverick
Beetle
Slate
Ebay Motors
Ferrari
Porsche

From the hit automotive counter culture website THE AUTOPIAN, The Autopian 'Carbage Time' podcast features your favorite Autopian writers and guests debating the hot topics of the day. The Autopian is the ultimate car-culture website run by obsessive car nerds who want nothing more than to make people laugh while teaching them about geeky car minutiae. Founded by the two most-read Jalopnik writers... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes47Founded4 years ago
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If you haven't yet watched Apple TV's surprise hit show "Widow's Bay," here's another reason to go for it: it's got some pretty rad cars. So rad that Torch got in touch with the team responsible for sourcing them to get ALL the juicy details about ho... more

In case you haven't heard the news, there's a new Spiderman out! What's that have to do with cars? Unfortunately everything, and it's all BMW's fault, thanks to their love of monetizing anything they can.

Host: Jason Torchinsky, Matt Hardigree

Prod... more

In today's episode, we sat chatted with Zach De Bernardi of REO: a new car company that's hoping to bring super affordable and highly modular gas trucks to the market.

Host: Jason Torchinsky

Special Guest: Zach De Bernardi

Producer: Griffin Riley more

Carmakers almost had us convinced. They almost did it. They almost made us believe that no one wanted manuals anymore, that DCTs were better, and that rowing your own gears was going to go the way of POGs, The Hustle, and Freddie Prinze, Jr. They wer... more

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Zach De Bernardi
CEO of REO
REO
Episode: The CEO Of REO Insists He’s Serious And Will Make Good Cheap Trucks

Hosts

David Tracy
Host of Carbage Time, automotive engineer; frequent contributor to The Autopian
Jason Torchinsky
Host of Carbage Time, Autopian contributor; artist and writer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Not suited for audio format

    I love these guys from jalopnik days, but this podcast is meant to be video format. David is constantly referring to pictures and charts, and most listeners are left alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MistSoalar
    United States18 days ago
  • Please upgrade your mics!

    Generally love the content, but please invest a little bit into your microphones/sound setup. It’s unpleasant to listen to and sounds like you’re doing this over a poor cell connection.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SKXJam
    United States2 months ago
  • Keeping it Interesting!

    I’m new to all things automotive and started listening to The Autopian’s Podcast. It’s fun and interesting and entertaining!!! I love the variety of topics and hearing from the guys who all come from different backgrounds - this makes for a well-rounded and sometimes very funny discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ono'Lei'a
    United States4 years ago
  • 15 minutes off dead air at the beginning of the episode

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Knap
    4 years ago
  • Wonderful

    So entertaining. Very good podcast. Torch is my spirit animal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djl.1975
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners highlight strong host chemistry and varied backgrounds as a major plus.
Audio quality is a frequent critique; improving mics would help but content is engaging.
Banter feels authentic and relatable, making technical topics approachable for broader audiences.
Shows welcome newcomers with accessible, entertaining discussions and deep automotive insight.

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The CEO Of REO Insists He’s Serious And Will Make Good Cheap Trucks
Q: How many reservations do you have and what does that signal to investors?
There are over 15,000 reservations, which the guest frames as a solid early signal of demand that can attract OEM attention and potential LTSA agreements, reinforcing the plan to move toward production.
Drive Modes On Cars Are Stupid, At Least Most Of The Time
Q: Should cars be able to automatically select the mode based on driving inputs?
Yes, in principle, but only if it meaningfully enhances the driving experience without removing driver control.
Drive Modes On Cars Are Stupid, At Least Most Of The Time
Q: Do any of your current cars have a drive mode?
Not really; most have basic options or none at all, and in practice the modes are rarely noticeable or used.

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What is Carbage Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A playful, tech-forward automotive show where two core writers and their guests debate hot topics in car culture, engineering, and industry strategy. Episodes mix hands-on build stories, price and market chatter, design debates, and practical usability discourse, all delivered with humor, fierce camaraderie, and a shared love of nerdy car minutiae. Across samples, listeners can expect candid critiques, deep dives into parts and engineering tradeoffs, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about sourcing, testing, and the community around car enthusiasts. The unique chemistry among hosts—rooted in engineering know-how and entertainment—often elevates routine topics into lively, informative conversations that appeal to both enthusiasts and industry ... more

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Carbage Time launched 4 years ago and published 47 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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