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Welcome to the Car Krush network home of Hotboxing, The Pile Up and Big El's Variety Show. Hotboxing features women in automotive, be it professional, or hobbyist these girls bring their classic car adventures to your door. The Pile Up hosted by Queen of the Vans and Emdognightmare features any automotive topic they want.

132. The Pile Up EP20: GTO, Cocaine, and Back to the Future 11/19/2025

132. The Pile Up EP20: GTO, Cocaine, and Back to the Future Rose brings the dramatic story of John DeLorean to light, Emily enjoys the ride. Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/39073710

131. The Pile Up EP19: Cooking the Books 11/12/2025

131. The Pile Up EP19: Cooking the Books Emily dives deep into a wild conspiracy at the height of the muscle car era. Rose gets judgy with the GTO SHOW NOTES Pontiac GTO Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38974690

130. The Pile Up EP18: A Loving Memory of Dark Mark 11/05/2025

130. The Pile Up EP18: A Loving Memory of Dark Mark This week Rose shares her memories of her best friend Mark McBride. Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38920550

129. The Pile Up EP17: Artsy Fartsy 10/29/2025

129. The Pile Up EP17: Artsy Fartsy This week Emily gets artsy over the man behind CARTdepartment. SHOW NOTES: Larry Warsh Jay Z, Kanye West Otis Lots of CART car Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38819695

128. The Pile Up EP16: Buried Steam 10/22/2025

128. The Pile Up EP16: Buried Steam Emily gets buried, Rose gives the listeners what they want. Rose’s grandpa buries a Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38735080

127. The Pile Up EP15: Corvette Cliffhanger 10/15/2025

127. The Pile Up EP15: Corvette Cliffhanger In this episode Emily dives into the legend of the 1983 Corvette. Rose talks about her time working in a corvette shop & upcoming projects. Crush Them All Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38586390

126. The Pile Up EP14: Automotive Grade Crystals 10/08/2025

126. The Pile Up EP14: Automotive Grade Crystals This week we go into Chinese luxury and Rose’s new project. Rolling Coffins sweet Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38508060

125. The Pile Up EP13: Best / Worst 10/05/2025

125. The Pile Up EP13: Best / Worst Emily talks about the best worst car while Rose goes off the tracks with a secret topic. Kind of good AI Check out Rose’s favorite train vids: , , , Rolling Coffins Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38473730

124. The Pile Up EP12: Odd Rods IV 09/24/2025

124. The Pile Up EP12: Odd Rods IV Both girls go Ed Roth for the last instillation of odd rods. Emily freaks out about the 90s masterpiece that is . Rose takes us on journey, featuring drug cartels, sex shops, and becoming a garbage can. Check out the Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38335205

123. The Pile Up EP11: Odd Rods III 09/17/2025

123. The Pile Up EP11: Odd Rods III The Queen and Emdog continue to stumble and fumble through the very wacky world of Odd Rods. Queenie finally gets to unveil one of her top tier favorites. A model T inspired pre-war body and on a period technical Indy car inspired chassis. That’s the amazing Ice Truck by Dan Woods. Em dog brings out a heavy hitter with Fritz Schenk’s Roswell Rod, a Roth inspired rod that is so out of this world it will make you want to believe. Dan Woods & Fritz Schenk’s Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38231180

122. The Pileup EP10: Odd Rods II 09/10/2025

122. The Pileup EP10: Odd Rods II Rolling into part II of Odd Rods, we’re talking & . We got so wrapped up in the power of these we only had time for 2! Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38148775

121. The Pile Up EP9: Odd Rod’s I 09/03/2025

121. The Pile Up EP9: Odd Rod’s I This week the girls dig into “odd rod’s” a category of customs that are loud, adventurous, playful, sexy, decadent art. For the first installment we’re covering: , , , Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/38069175

120. The Pile Up EP8: Feature From the Black Lagoon 08/27/2025

120. The Pile Up EP8: Feature From the Black Lagoon The girls dig deep into features & doo dads, on cars of course. Superchargers, headlight changers, phonograph players, and more. We pick on some early-to-the-gamers as we set this up for another round later. What’s even better is your call ins & write ins make up the last quarter of the show! Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/37974810

119. The Pile Up EP7: It’s a Conspiracy 08/20/2025

119. The Pile Up EP7: It’s a Conspiracy What happens to parts crates, death of the streetcar and 100mpg, this week Emily and Rose talk all things conspiracy. Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/37887405

118. The Pile Up EP6: Vans, Vans, Vans! 08/13/2025

118. The Pile Up EP6: Vans, Vans, Vans! This week the girls talk RDVC11, The VW ID Buzz and defuse the difference between vanning and vanlife. Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/37786650

117. The Pile Up EP5: The Girls Get Electric 07/30/2025

117. The Pile Up EP5: The Girls Get Electric In this episode Emily and Rose talk taboo subjects. Rose puts down a deposit and Emily has a secret. Recorded by & Edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/37601735

116. The Pile Up EP4 : Get a Y-JOB! 05/21/2025

116. The Pile Up EP4 : Get a Y-JOB! In this weeks episode we talk concept cars, SEMA shit and the beginning of platforms. Check out all the cars here: Gene Winfields Buick Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/36636030

115. The Pile Up EP3: Long Live Gene Winfield 04/09/2025

115. The Pile Up EP3: Long Live Gene Winfield Legendary hot-rodder Gene Winfield is an influence for the ages, a century of style. Rose spends an hour sharing fond memories of her time at his desert compound. She reminisces fondly of time in the paint booth, chops done low, and louvers laid forth. We wax poetic and go through her tribute to gene the day after he passed, and share some other behind the scenes goodies from where the magic happened. Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/36057520

114. The Pile Up EP2: Shock waves and auto flops 02/26/2025

114. The Pile Up EP2: Shock waves and auto flops In episode two the girls cover the shockwave story of Motortrend Studios closing and share a little bit about what that actually means. Review a YouTube video entitled “Worst automotive flops of all time”. It brings out the worst in show with an absolute flop of a Cadillac and perhaps another not so deserving nominee. We dip in to the mail bag hot on the heels of episode 1. Emily’s story about 9/10 of a gallon struck a chord with one listener. While on the other side of town our Simpsons references are causing trouble. Take Hip Hop w/Dj Rayley Check our this gorgeous Edsel Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/35431225

113. The Pile Up EP1: Dollar off One Hundred Gallons 02/12/2025

113. The Pile Up EP1: Dollar off One Hundred Gallons We present to you the debut episode of the Pile up featuring and . In this episode the ladies cover a book review of Jim Dodge’s fear and loathing-esque speed trial across America in a Cadillac meant for the big bopper. The Queen recounts a recent power plant swap in a 79 Cadillac Coupe DeVille from the workshop and how the 425 cubic inch behemoth handles. Also covered is SEMA’s latest political statements relative to fuel, cars, and how we use them. Lastly Em Dog reveals a startling self truth about her lifelong misunderstanding of the tenths that appear on gas pump prices nationwide. Recorded, edited & mixed by & Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/35225895

112. Simulated Summer and the Tropical Tracker 01/01/2025

112. Simulated Summer and the Tropical Tracker In our first episode of 2025 professional painter Jet aka Simulated Summer loves sanding and will use any excuse to use glitter✨ Jet's insta Register for Resin Casting and Mold Making w/ Register for How to Diagnose your Shitbox with El of Register for Engine Basics w/ Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/34675265

111. Classic Car Dad and her 1982 Corvette 07/24/2024

111. Classic Car Dad and her 1982 Corvette Classic Car Dad zip ties her car together in the high-school parking lot, teaches us how to clean out a car computer and settles the debate on the slowest Corvette. Follow Classic Car Dad on Follow Lauren's bar Register for Engine Basics w/ Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/32282522

110. Big El's Variety Show EP2: Hot Rabbit Romps 06/12/2024

110. Big El's Variety Show EP2: Hot Rabbit Romps In installment No. 2 of Big El’s Variety Show, El goes to Hollister OHV, explains why one set screw steering & TDI don’t mix, and gets tangled up in some drive shaft drama. Find El at for pics & vids of Wild Hare Check out home of The dreaded of a Register for Engine Basics w/ Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/31690922

109. What's up with Car Krush? 05/15/2024

109. What's up with Car Krush? Step into our office as we spill the beans babyyyy... Register for Engine Basics w/ Next interviews: & Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/31295837

108. Ross Bradshaw from Portland Transmission Warehouse 05/01/2024

108. Ross Bradshaw from Portland Transmission Warehouse Portland Transmission Warehouse is home to the legendary Spring Classic car show. On a sunny year over 1,000 cars show up! The diversity is staggering; uncut 40's, custom car's, drag cars, old fancy Euopean cars, lowriders, 20s, muscle cars, army rigs, trucks. You name it, it's there. The show is free & open to to the public w/ high quality delicious FREE hotdogs, coffe and cookies. Ross Bradshow, President of PTW, was kind enough to sit down with me and dish on the history of the show and what makes it so special. Enjoy! Portland Transmission Warehouse Spring Fling Saturday, may 11th 6am-11am How work How a works Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/31075438

107. Big El's Variety Show EP1: What's Frodin? 04/24/2024

107. Big El's Variety Show EP1: What's Frodin? In the first instalment of Big El's Variety Show El's answering alllll yr questions! Follow El El doing donuts in Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/30961698

106. Rustic Beauty: Full Time Car Nerd 04/16/2024

106. Rustic Beauty: Full Time Car Nerd A rusted out roof on a '68 Ford Torino changed the course of Ashley’s life. Find Ashley on: , & Ashley recommends for cool camping spots Gary Coe’s 57 Ford A regular ass 57 Ford Gary has no idea how much this cost him A regular ass Some stuff about Gary's Get tickets to Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/30854108

105: On Location at the Portland Roadster Show 04/10/2024

105: On Location at the Portland Roadster Show Emdognightmare’s out in the field at the Portland Roadster Show, asking “what is the future of hotrodding”? Check out MHRC’s Riley’s Rebuild’s interview & I & her The Chookey Hand’s Next week: Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/30765198

104. Car Krush on Car Crush 04/04/2024

104. Car Krush on Car Crush This week Emdognightmare is on location at Le Garage chatting it up with Niek, Sheri and Tate, the trio behind Car Crush, Driven Wild Oregon & The Gambler 500 Check out the clean up app Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/30674263

103. Pinstripe Everything w/ Kassidy Rae 03/27/2024

103. Pinstripe Everything w/ Kassidy Rae Kassidy has a fuck you, I do what I want attitude that we love here at Car Krush. This week she sit's down with us and shares how she used that fearless attitude to build a new career as a pinstriper. Find Kassidy: & , a killer car show in ne Portland! April 6th Dyno Day at ! May 25th Northwest Regionals at July 17th-21st Recorded, edited & mixed by Production & research & Find us: Stay updated w/ our Hugs, thank you & high fives to for the killer tunez! /episode/index/show/hotboxing/id/30556733

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