Episode 107 - Christmas 2025
Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast
Welcome to a very Wrenches Christmas On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… Its Christmas… You know we have something up our red velvet jacket and puffy white sleeves… Cars? Christmas? It's like peanut butter and chocolate! What will be our top 3 Christmas movie cars in our annual festive lists? Thanks for listening. Thanks for being a fan. Spotify Wrapped… For podcasters Dannyspoton says: Great episode- as usual! Fun to hear from your guest, Mr Irish again. And I always love the "cars of the weak" - like you...
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Episode 107 Preshow
Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast
Eric and Daryl sit down a few weeks before Santa comes to visit to chat it up. We share some nice chunky beers and talk about the normal gambit of Preshow material. The opening of a Raising Cane's restaurant in the Peoria area stirs some ire in both of your hosts. Eric tries to decide whether leaving Spotify is worth it for world peace. Daryl cannot find a decent floor jack, and Eric wonders if those old cars are just too big for Harbor Freight tools. We set the Patreon to "free" for a month since Eric is still a slacker, and we will be sharing this episode with everyone in the spirit of...
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Episode 106 - 4Runner Mods and SCC 2025 with Jacob
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Episode 106 Welcome to the automotive podcast that is talking 5th gen mods and SCC 2025 On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… A Chinese Range Rover Knock-off… Knocks On “Heaven’s Gate” AI wrote our intros The USA makes a better robot than Russia… so, we have that going for us. Thanks for listening. To join in on the fun of the show, just email us at or post a review on itunes to be heard worldwide! SPOTIFY COMMENTS and polls - New got some! Check us out on YouTube, before we are banned for copyright! Sponsor Fort’s Toyota of Pekin NEWS...
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TW 105 - car prices suck, but this months mailbag makes it all better
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Welcome to the automotive podcast that does not pay the average price for their cars… On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… Everyone wants record high returns… But how about record high car prices? How about record amounts of upside-down cars? Canada's loss is our gain. More jobs at Stellantis in Illinois All of that and more on this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches. Thanks for listening. To join in on the fun of the show, just email us at or post a review on itunes to be heard worldwide! SPOTIFY COMMENTS and polls - We have some comments! Check us out on...
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Episode 104 - More Power, Mini Coopers and Popcorn
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Welcome to the automotive podcast does not pay subscriptions for performance On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… Toyota MAY come back with a supra? Would you like that in V6 or V8? How Smart is it to bring back Smart to the USA? How much would you pay for more horsepower? Like… how much monthly… On your credit card? Sponsors Fort’s Toyota of Pekin PATREON - Thanks to our Patreon supporters. Welcome new members! I need to do the rundown with the magic mirror-like romper room! Itunes Premium - people...
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Episode 103 - Faraday Face
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Episode 102
Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast
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Episode 101 - A new SLATE
Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast
Episode 101 Welcome to the automotive podcast that is starting with a new SLATE… Get it? On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… SLATE is the rage. Do you know about this cheap EV truck? GM recalls half a million vehicles, and says it’s not related to the other possible recall. They think. 100 episodes? What about 100 kids? Its time for a new Moment of Musk. All of that and more on this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches. THEME! Thanks for listening. To join in on the fun of the show, just...
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EP 100: Our Better Halves Take the Wheel
Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast
Welcome to the automotive podcast that is celebrating 100 episodes! On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches… We have some special guests You’ve heard their names for 100 episodes… now, meet the Throwin’ Wrenches better halves. God Help us! Yes, you read that correctly. After 100 episodes of automotive news, project car disasters, and countless hours in the garage, we decided to celebrate our centennial episode of "Throwin' Wrenches" in style—by inviting the real MVPs onto the show. Angela Stahl and Sarah Scott join us for a candid conversation about what it's...
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Episode 99 - Peoria Cars and Coffee
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Welcome to the automotive podcast that knows Cars and Coffee This week, we're shifting gears to spotlight the community builders who make Central Illinois car culture thrive! We welcome Preston Lutton and Jacob Walker, the driving forces behind . About Our Guests We discuss their passion for bringing car enthusiasts together, and how much effort goes into each monthly meetup. We also hear about their personal journeys, and get an exclusive preview of what's coming for Cars & Coffee in 2025. Eric also takes us on a surprising detour through Mexico's streets, where Chinese...
info_outlineWelcome to the automotive podcast that knows Cars and Coffee
This week, we're shifting gears to spotlight the community builders who make Central Illinois car culture thrive! We welcome Preston Lutton and Jacob Walker, the driving forces behind Central Illinois Cars & Coffee.
About Our Guests
We discuss their passion for bringing car enthusiasts together, and how much effort goes into each monthly meetup. We also hear about their personal journeys, and get an exclusive preview of what's coming for Cars & Coffee in 2025.
Eric also takes us on a surprising detour through Mexico's streets, where Chinese automotive brands like Chery, VinFast, and BYD are making unexpected inroads, while Daryl updates us on his ongoing adventures with his Plymouth Fury, and Cadillac projects, and how a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 slipped through his hands.
Whether you're a regular at Cars & Coffee events or curious about joining the community, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people who turn a simple concept—cars and coffee—into unforgettable gatherings.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Our Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsor, Fort's Toyota for their ongoing support of this show.