Cars in space! On today’s Past Gas, we go way beyond Elon Musk’s space Tesla and bring you the most amazing stories behind the vehicles that have actually driven on the surfaces of Moon and Mars. We’re asking and answering some of the biggest car questions in the cosmos. Who drove the longest? Who drove the fastest? And what exactly is an “AstroVette”? All t ... Show More
May 2023
802: The Categorical Dream Garage, A Path To Automotive Happiness, Drive It To The Edges
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked for a new, ‘money-no-object’ dream garage, but this time with defined categories. They discuss the path to automotive happiness for Josh C., who has the ‘wants.’ Social media questions ask why car magazines ignore the fact not everyone is on ... Show More
59m 30s
Feb 2018
270: Rant In Space, Cars From Each Country, Track Speeds
Elon shoots off another rocket, only this time with a Tesla Roadster onboard…so naturally, there's a space rant coming. The guys discuss their dream garage with cars from specific countries, and then help Chad in Chicago, IL with ideas for his next car. The podcast wraps up with ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2023
859: Best Of 2023, The Long-Dormant Car Beast, The Everyday Driver Movie
The guys look back on their road trips and films for 2023, and decide what cars and adventures were the standouts! They debate choices for Dan in CT, whose inner car enthusiast has been awakened. Social media questions ask why the Scion brand doesn’t get discussed much, why don’t ... Show More
55m 39s
Aug 2023
822: WRX Dads, On-Screen Fireworks, Avoiding Car Payments
The guys finish up one of their biggest shoots of the year, but take on a couple debates for dad cars. Matt L. wants to experience some irresponsibility but still have a fun commuter. Julian S. likes small and maybe slow cars, but could still use something cool. Social media ques ... Show More
56m 51s
Sep 2023
833: NISMO Everything, MazdaSpeeding, Toyota Is Dating
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what’s the next everyman’s enthusiast brand? Ford used to build enthusiast cars at every price level, so who is the next heir apparent? Patrick in CT asks what winter car to buy that his sons will think is cool. Social media questions ask why ... Show More
50m 43s
Jan 2024
868: One Car From Every Car Brand, Paul Goes Under Budget, Sue Your Way To Success
Speaking theoretically, if every manufacturer could only build one vehicle from their lineup, which ones survive? The guys go in-depth for Topic Tuesday, and decide if the icons are worth saving. They debate dad-car choices for Randy L. who already owns some fun cars, but wants s ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2024
863: Flying Cars Are Back, The ‘Twice-A-Year’ Car, Committing A Stylish Crime
Approximately one hundred years later, flying cars are all the rage. Again. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas features new flying modes of transportation that are just around the corner! The debate is for Kyle B. in South Carolina, who is in a Subaru rut. Then, Jim P. wr ... Show More
51m 10s
Nov 2023
852: Targeting Car Enthusiasts, The Band Van, Money Makes Noise
It’s Taco Tuesday! The new Toyota Tacoma has been revealed, and the guys drive it both on and off-road for a video now playing on their TestDrive channel. The Topic Tuesday question from Jason K. asks if people are ‘out’ to get car enthusiasts? The guys debate cool band vehicles ... Show More
56 m
May 2023
800: How Much For A Car Color, More Convincing Is Needed, Introducing A New Crypto: VETTECoin
Celebrating 800 episodes, the guys live-stream on the TestDrive channel to answer all car-related questions. Listeners ask to what degree a person’s first car affects their future driving style, what’s the best-looking ‘50s-‘70s era American car, what’s the synopsis for a good, f ... Show More
1h 12m