Special Guest Sam Smith joins the Curmudgeons in this episode! Not the singer, but the best writer in the automotive business.
Sam also has his own podcast on the Hagerty Podcast Network called "Driven To Fail." This inspires Jason to bring up all the times Sam "failed" while at Automobile Magazine.
Jason and Sam both started their careers at Automobile Ma ... Show More
May 18
Do Young People Like Cars Anymore? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 238
As a society, we’ve been throwing around the phrase “The kids are alright” for decades. But in the automotive landscape, is that really true? On today’s episode, Derek and Jason dissect the theory that young people are getting less interested in cars and whether or not it has any ... Show More
58m 32s
Jun 2023
4 Wheels, 2 Doors, & a Race Car Driver (feat. Samantha Tan)
START YOUR ENGINES elegant listeners!! This week your host are joined by a true race car driver who says if you don't crash then you aren't going fast enough!!! wait... is that right!? Samantha Tan, speedster extraordinaire, joins your hosts as we explore how you become a race ca ... Show More
58m 10s
Feb 2022
Episode 1309 - Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott plays a lot of tough guys - cowboys, bikers, soldiers - who can (and often do) beat people up. But in reality, Sam says the only guy he beats up is himself. Sam and Marc talk about how he came to terms with some of the things in his life that were really doing a numbe ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2021
581: Jason Cammisa (The Discount Adam Sandler), Ski Clothes, Software In Germany
For Topic Tuesday, Jason Cammisa of Hagerty joins the guys to rant about the industry and share insider knowledge of how different models are decided upon. They all discuss VW’s fear of Tesla, BMW’s politics and structure, and the most frustrating thing about the car industry. TV ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2019
455: The Jar Jar Spruce Goose, Heirloom Suzuki, Geodesic Decisions
The guys go on an inevitable rant whenever Elon shows something new, and the Tesla Cybertruck is no different. They discuss new experiences for Chris L., an active-duty Marine, whose family has owned a Samurai since new. Social media questions include the perfect companion to the ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2024
888: Baywatch With Clothes, Treating A Special Car Like It Isn’t, The Forever Truck
The guys travel to a Toyota press launch in San Diego, where they are treated to a reveal using lifeguards to help introduce the new 4Runner! Brian in NC would prefer to drive his ’04 M3 everywhere, but is reluctant to abuse it. Then, Adam J. wants to ditch the family SUV for a f ... Show More
51m 55s