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K&F Show #331: More Charlotte! NASCAR Hall of Fame, Rick Ware Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports; All Racing June Reviews: Earnhardt on Prime and "The Dukes of Hazzard Movie - 2005"

The Kibbe and Friends Show

Release Date: 06/12/2025

K&F Show #346: Christmas Lights from Space, MCACN, and the Car Movie Review: Tommy Boy 30th Anniversary Special! show art K&F Show #346: Christmas Lights from Space, MCACN, and the Car Movie Review: Tommy Boy 30th Anniversary Special!

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This week on The Kibbe and Friends Show, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of what we proudly call the greatest car movie ever made — Tommy Boy. With the release of the new 4K edition and the incredible restoration of an original movie car by director Peter Segal (now appearing at MCACN 2025), we knew it was time to bring this one back in a big way. The guys dig into fresh stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and long-lost trivia before re-running their original Tommy Boy review from Episode 126. From Bernie’s legendary news and weather segments to Corndog’s next-level Mopar knowledge,...

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OSUSC Podcast #219: From SEMA to the Summit: Closing Out the 2025 Optima Series show art OSUSC Podcast #219: From SEMA to the Summit: Closing Out the 2025 Optima Series

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The latest Optima Ultimate Street Car Podcast closes out the 2025 season with a high-energy recap of SEMA week, the new event schedule, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that defines OUSCI. Rob Kibbe and Hollywood Jimmy Day share how hosting the road course and autocross before SEMA completely transformed the experience, giving competitors and organizers a stress-free show week for the first time in years. The episode is full of real-life moments—from Jimmy returning home to an avalanche of phone calls before he even left the airport, to Rob juggling delayed flights while getting his son to...

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TMCP #627: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #1 - Steve and Kenly with RetroSound Radio, - Dave Kass with QA1/Speedtech/Detroit Speed, Todd Andrews new '67 GT500's with Superformance/High Tech Legends, Jason and Matt with Coker Group / Coker Tires! show art TMCP #627: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #1 - Steve and Kenly with RetroSound Radio, - Dave Kass with QA1/Speedtech/Detroit Speed, Todd Andrews new '67 GT500's with Superformance/High Tech Legends, Jason and Matt with Coker Group / Coker Tires!

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SEMA 2025 delivered big moments, bigger stories, and some truly unforgettable conversations—and in this episode, we’re bringing you the first wave of highlights straight from the show floor. Rob and the TMCP team hit Vegas wide open, reconnecting with industry friends and discovering new innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the automotive world. From modern tech hidden inside classic radio faces to the future of suspension engineering, to a brand-new ’67 Shelby GT500 built entirely from fresh parts, the range of insights and creativity on display this year was off...

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K&F Show #345: SEMA 2025, Road Coarse Racing, and Matthew McConaughey // Car Movie Review - 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future! show art K&F Show #345: SEMA 2025, Road Coarse Racing, and Matthew McConaughey // Car Movie Review - 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future!

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As of this episode’s release (Wednesday, November 12), the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Patreon fundraiser is officially on! Our goal is to raise $3,000 by December 5th—and explain how Patreon plays a direct role in that push. Every bump in support above and beyond the normal operating cost of the show goes straight to the U.S. Marine Corps for kids who wouldn’t have much under the tree otherwise! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial...

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TMCP #626: Ask Rick – Preview for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2025, “The Pebble Beach of Muscle Car Shows” show art TMCP #626: Ask Rick – Preview for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2025, “The Pebble Beach of Muscle Car Shows”

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It’s one of the biggest months of the year — SEMA, MCACN, and Thanksgiving! In this episode, Rick Schmidt joins Rob to tackle the real questions everyone’s asking: turkey, beef, or ham? Cranberries from the can? And of course, what makes MCACN (the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) such a world-class event. Rick gives us an inside look at his 13-mile 1964 Ford Galaxie XL, shares why authenticity matters more than perfection, and explains why this show has earned its nickname: “The Pebble Beach of Muscle Cars.” From Thanksgiving table debates to restoration realities, Rick dives...

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K&F Show #344: Dukes of Hazzard “Route 711” Re-Review from SEMA show art K&F Show #344: Dukes of Hazzard “Route 711” Re-Review from SEMA

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The crew heads to Las Vegas for SEMA 2025, bringing with them plenty of laughs, chaos, and one classic Dukes of Hazzard re-review: Season 1, Episode 12, “Route 711.” With Rob and Bernie on the ground (and Corndog holding down the home front), the team dives into the gambling-themed episode that mirrors their Vegas backdrop—complete with Bo and Luke unknowingly hauling a rolling casino, Uncle Jesse turning card-shark, and Cooter pulling strings behind the scenes. The guys also reveal some big updates for Kibbe and Friends: live Patreon broadcasts moving to a new platform, new YouTube...

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TMCP #625: Dan Kahn - A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show! show art TMCP #625: Dan Kahn - A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show!

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This week on The MuscleCar Place, Rob Kibbe welcomes Dan Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media, for an insider’s masterclass on how to get the absolute most out of SEMA 2025. Dan’s deep roots in the automotive world—spanning journalism, car building, agency leadership, and service within SEMA itself—give him a uniquely panoramic view of the industry. As the author of The New Rules of the Road, he’s built his career around helping brands and creators tell authentic stories that connect passion with professionalism. In this episode, Dan shares proven strategies for creators, builders,...

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OSUSC Podcast #218: 2025 Preview of OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, LAS VEGAS BABY!!! show art OSUSC Podcast #218: 2025 Preview of OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, LAS VEGAS BABY!!!

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OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Las Vegas Convention Center It’s the OUSCI 2025 Preview Show—your fast, funny, and actually useful guide to championship week! Rob and Hollywood Jimi break down the flipped format this year: autocross/road course/road rally happen the weekend before SEMA at Spring Mountain, then everyone rolls into the Show for D&E and Peak Performance. Expect ~92 cars across classes, color-coded run groups (Red/Yellow/Blue/Orange), and lots of inside tips on how to survive Vegas, schedules, and snack choices. You’ll also...

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TMCP #624: Blaine Burnett - Ridetech MOMENTUM Series Complete Chassis For Your Pro-Touring G Machine show art TMCP #624: Blaine Burnett - Ridetech MOMENTUM Series Complete Chassis For Your Pro-Touring G Machine

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If you’ve ever dreamed of giving your classic A-body the precision handling of a modern performance car—this week’s MuscleCar Place episode is for you. Rob sits down with Blane Burnett of RideTech to dive into the all-new MOMENTUM Series Chassis, a complete foundation engineered for 1964–1972 GM A-bodies like the Chevelle, Tempest, Cutlass, and Skylark. Built on RideTech’s legacy of innovation—now strengthened through its partnership with Fox Factory Holding Corp—the MOMENTUM Series delivers modern geometry, rigidity, and customization in a true plug-and-play solution. Even...

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K&F Show #343: Bernie’s Birthday, a Lost John Candy Flick, and… a General Lee Giveaway (Maybe)? show art K&F Show #343: Bernie’s Birthday, a Lost John Candy Flick, and… a General Lee Giveaway (Maybe)?

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The Kibbe and Friends Show returns with Episode 343 — and this one’s full of laughs, nostalgia, and big ideas. Rob, Corndog, and birthday boy Bernie celebrate his 65th with a mix of humor and heartfelt chaos while rediscovering Speed Zone — the almost-forgotten “Cannonball Run III” starring John Candy. Between movie trivia and behind-the-scenes banter, the crew keeps the laughs rolling as only they can. Meanwhile, Rob gears up for Dallas Kibbe’s first Las Vegas race weekend, with the No. 13 car back on track at The Bullring before heading into the Asphalt Nationals. It’s a huge...

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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you’ll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you’ll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes!

Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up.

Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW

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Presented with Holley - Back for 2025! 

Phase 3 of Kibbe and Friends is officially here, and Holley is back for more fun, foolishness, and flying orange Chargers! Once again we’re proud to be associated with the historic name that has made cars fast for years and years, and their innovations continue forward (as always)!

Make sure that you visit Holley.com to place your speed parts orders - and THANK THEM for continuing on as the Title Sponsor of the KF Show! 

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Welcome from the Charlotte, Race City USA!

The High Performance Expo was a big success, and the Kibbe Boys (i.e. Rob and Dallas) got the chance to take in even MOR than just the High Performance Expo itself. Thanks to NHRA Superstar Clay Millicaon and KAFS Show Super Stud Listener (and Hendrick Motorsports employee) Austin Darling we got to visit not one, but TWO NASCAR Shops; Rick Ware Racing thanks to Clay, and Hendrick thanks to Austin! Both were outstanding experiences to get a true inside look at the craft, business, tech, and reality of a NASCAR life.

At Hendrick we even got the chance to attend a Bible lesson over lunch AND visit Rick Hendrick’s personal car and memorabilia collections. It was nothing short of unbelievable! Austin surprised us with his ’68 Newport sitting out front of Hendrick Motorsports, complete with a 440, A/C, steelies, and a tribute name of “Sweet Tilly” in honor of Uncle Jesse’s Dukes of Hazzard Season 1 moonshine car. You can follow him on Instagram via @pawpaws_speedshop and on YouTube at Paw Paw’s Speedshop as well. .

For a full recap (and 2 hour bonus show special) from the High Performance Expo be sure to listen to The MuscleCar Place Episode 612.

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Ron Francis Wiring Brings you the Celebrity Automotive Birthday! https://www.ronfrancis.com

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Docuseries Discussion: Earnhardt

Series Summary: We’re doing a double header in this episode as we continue our “Month of Racing” for June 2025. To cut to the chase, if you haven’t seen the new Dale Earnhardt docuseries on Amazon Prime yet….you need to. It’s an in redible production detailing the true life and drive of Dale Earnhardt, success, flaws, and all. It’s told through the eyes of Darrell Waltrip, Dale’s racing competitors, and especially his children; Kerry, Dale Jr, and Kelly (his 4th child Taylor is not onscreen).

It’s a remarkable series, and while you’ll leave with respect and awe for the man on the track….you’ll have a true lump in your throat about how he lived in life, and what he lived it for.

This is not a paid endorsement or review at all, nor is this an affiliate link. This is just our honest take on what is (in our opinion) an outstanding series and worth your money and time! Enjoy. Here’s the link!

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0SLG53HHK10A0XON0Y8I04VLSQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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Movie Review: Stroker Ace

In June of 2025 we are doing our Month of Racing! We originally reviewed the Burt Reynolds Classic “Stroker Ace” in Episodes 117 and 118 as well as the month end Patreon show in July of 2019. Enjoy!

Movie Summary: This is it! After waiting years to prepare we finally did a full review of the 2005 Dukes of Hazzard movie. This was a $50Million dollar big screen production of our favorite TV show, featuring our favorite car doing the best big screen performance any car has ever performed, ever (we’re looking your way, Bullitt).

Other than the car…..this isn’t the TV series Dukes that you know. Boss Hogg (played by Burt Reynolds) is skinny. Rosco is mean, not goofy. Bo is scared of women. Luke can’t drive. Uncle Jesse is crass. But….if you can get past all of that and leave it for what it is, we loved it. Our man Corndog was onsite for the entire filming of the movie in Louisiana and had the full skinny on every car there that played the General Lee (all 27 of them).

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National Parts Depot Presents: Bernie on the News! https://www.npdlink.com.