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Tormenting Tarmac

Jorge Aquino
Porsche
Car Culture
Car Week
BMW
Ferrari
Velocity Invitational
Porsche Cayenne
Motorsport
Ford Mustang
Automotive Enthusiasts
GT3
Automotive Photography
Barrett-Jackson
Bugatti
Automotive Culture
Smoking Tire
Hypercars
Need For Speed
Ford GT
Lotus Elise

Welcome to Tormenting Tarmac. A podcast for automotive enthusiasts who enjoy discussing more than just the 0-100 times. It’s dedicated to the people that just enjoy the journey instead of worrying how quickly you’ll arrive at the destination. You’ll hear us discussing a wide variety of topics from our favorite types of cars, our appreciation of motorsport, our love of driving and much more. We wel... more

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What is going on everyone and welcome to episode 199 of Tormenting Tarmac. On this special episode, I am joined by my friends and fellow podcasters Jhae Pfenning of Hard Parking and Devante Mack of the Mackism Effect.

We get together to celebrate th... more

What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week I am joined by old friend to the show Hootie of Valve and Piston.

Hootie is the curator behind this amazing Instagram page as well as one of the founders behind the 24 Hours of Montauk, whi... more

What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by good friends to the show Ali Hoff (President of Partnerships at the Velocity Invitational) and Dylan Orluck of DuPont Registry.

We are also joined by friend to the show Gian... more

What is going everyone and welcome back to TT. This week I am joined by two of my oldest guests, Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren.

We pick up a little bit on the Ferrari Luce discussion and debate whether or not it’s truly meant for the Chinese market, ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Scudlo
Automotive photographer and car enthusiast
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 196: The market manipulation of 2026 featuring Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren
Steven Ren
Real estate agent and car enthusiast
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 196: The market manipulation of 2026 featuring Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren
Kayla Rundle
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Automotive content creator
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 193: Should RWB be compared to Guntherwerks and Singer? Featuring Sam McKay and Kayla Rundle
Jake Woods
Car photographer and host guest
JW Carphoto
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 190: Saving the world one Raptor at a time featuring Jake Woods
Jack Murphy
BosstimeCEO Instagram personality and car-market analyst
BosstimeCEO
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 188: The M2CS is Charizard featuring Jack Murphy
Josie Rimmer
Director of Strategy, Dirtfish Rally School
Dirtfish Rally School
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 187: A majestic smorgasboard of delicious conversation featuring Josie Rimmer of Dirtfish Rally
Jonny Lieberman
Automotive journalist and host, co-host of The Inevitable Podcast and Spikes Car Radio, freelancing across outlets including Driving With Jonny
Roadrat, Motor Trend, Rob Report, YouTube: Driving With Jonny
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 185: Is it the Diablo's time to shine? Featuring Jonny Lieberman
Kaitlyn Clink
Automotive influencer/photographer, also known as KRC Auto
KRC Auto
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 184: I heard birds can't fly this high, I hear only angels can featuring Kaitlyn Clink
Vincent McClinton
Photographer and automotive content creator
Ovinstagram
Episode: Tormenting Tarmac Episode 182: What is Ferrari up to? Featuring Vincent McClinton

Hosts

Jorge Aquino
Host of Tormenting Tarmac, central figure in on-air banter and guest coordination
Cor Hicks
Co-host/host on show, provides market/industry context and discussion leadership

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Love this pod!

    I love this podcast! Real talks with real car people. You can really tell how passionate the host is. 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrJuiceBox
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enthusiasts Podcast

    Great to have a podcast that talks about cars from an enthusiasts POV! Look forward to listening every week thanks Jorge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam.Mck66
    United Statesa year ago
  • In Color and in B&W!

    Love your most recent photography podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clubmam
    United States2 years ago
  • Tormenting Tarmac… love it!

    Jorge’s got the true enthusiasm you need in a car podcast! Keep up the great work and the rest will fall into place. Pulling the big names now, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferdinand's_Ghost
    United States3 years ago

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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 157: This one's for the car nerds featuring Bryan and Brandi Cole
Q: How is Cadillac approaching Celestiq and Blackwing in the market?
Cadillac is positioning Celestiq as a premium, hand-built, ultra-luxury EV with extensive customization options, a limited build, and a push to elevate Cadillac's brand to compete with European rivals, while Blackwing extends performance-oriented models within the same family.
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 157: This one's for the car nerds featuring Bryan and Brandi Cole
Q: Why pursue IMSA GT2 cars and what does restoration involve?
These race cars have rich provenance and history; ownership often entails a full, nut-and-bolt restoration with attention to period-correct parts, up-to-date fluids, and meticulous reassembly to preserve value and performance.
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 157: This one's for the car nerds featuring Bryan and Brandi Cole
Q: What makes Carvonix different from other social platforms for car enthusiasts?
The app centralizes content and local connections, replacing scattered forum threads with a peer-to-peer network where users can see cars in context, review local shops, and find people with similar interests, all in one place.
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 150: Here is to more years of things of that nature, and what nots, and that's gangster as all hell featuring Kent of Kentington, Jiovani Gallardo and Ian Martin
Q: What does DriveKind mean to you?
Jio and Ian describe DriveKind as a movement to bring the community together for good causes, using cars as the vehicle to give back and make a real social impact.
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 150: Here is to more years of things of that nature, and what nots, and that's gangster as all hell featuring Kent of Kentington, Jiovani Gallardo and Ian Martin
Q: What has TT meant to you over the years?
Ian explains that TT started as a small community project and grew into a platform that connects friends and industry names, uniting enthusiasts across borders and driving a broader automotive dialogue.

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What is Tormenting Tarmac about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A broad-appeal show for automotive enthusiasts that blends deep dives into car culture with practical industry insights. Episodes frequently explore restomods, media influence, and the evolving collector scene, while also sharing on-the-ground experiences from events like Barrett-Jackson and Arizona Car Week. Guests range from photographers and drivers to PR leaders and rally instructors, creating a lively mix of technical critique, storytelling, and community-focused discussions. The show stands out for its informal, buddy-banter vibe, strong sense of regional car culture, and a willingness to entertain both high-level market dynamics and hands-on workshop anecdotes. Potential listeners who enjoy spirited debates, behind-the-scenes industr... more

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1. Alex Scudlo
2. Steven Ren
3. Kayla Rundle
4. Jake Woods
5. Jack Murphy
6. Josie Rimmer
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8. Kaitlyn Clink

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