Did Jeep accidentally build one of the best hot hatches of the last 40 years? It's is smaller than a Mk8 GTI and could be had with a bulletproof 4.0L inline-six and 5-speed transmission. Can it possibly give the quintessential VW hot-hatch a run for its money? We’ll talk Jeep XJ Cherokee, its origins, and all 8 generations of GTI – from the 16v 2.0L, to the ... Show More
Jun 9
Ask Us Anything: Part 3 — The Carmudgeon Show with Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 195
Time for another AMA round of Ask Us Anything! We asked our listeners (that’s you) for questions, and we were positively bombarded. Now we return the favor with sarcasm and sass, plus an answer or two! (Note: due to timing concerns, the last two episodes were published out of ord ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 9
The C8 Corvette ZR1 Meets Its Predecessors — and Ferraris and Lambos — The Carmudgeon Show Ep. 196
The C8 ZR1 has arrived, and so too has a new ICONS episode on Detroit’s supercar-killing, 1064-hp twin-turbo, flat-plane crank Corvette. We’ll review the new car in detail and cover all the important bit players: the original 6-cylinder C1, the C3’s optional ZR1 package, the Lotu ... Show More
1h 7m
May 19
BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Performance — Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 194
We review the new Audi RS6 Avant Performance, G99 BMW M5 Touring, Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. One looks spectacular, one has the most impressive suspension of all time, and one is unbuyable. === This episode is sponsored by Vyper Industri ... Show More
54m 35s
Apr 30
Land Rover's Rugged Beginnings
A British motoring icon made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 30th April, 1948: the Land Rover. The UK’s first off-road vehicle (that wasn’t a tractor!) had been sketched in sand by its creator, Maurice Wilks. Heavily inspired by the American Willys Jeep, the first Land R ... Show More
12m 10s
Apr 23
McMurtry Spéirling SMOKES the Porsche GT3 RS
Matt Farah from "The Smoking Tire" joins Spike and Zuckerman as they dive into luxury cars, electric speedsters, and car show highlights. From baldness comparisons to a Bentley Flying Spur review and the shocking McMurtry Spéirling that beat a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, this episode bri ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2025
We Bought the Untouched E39 BMW M5
Zuckerman just scored a unicorn—a Dakar Yellow E39 BMW M5 with only 633 ORIGINAL MILES! Spike, Zuckerman, and guest Drew Leslie from EAG break down the absurd negotiation process, the restoration challenges, and whether this car is too perfect to drive. Plus, Spike dishes on his ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 25
Alpine A110: The Best Sportscar You Can’t Buy
Spike and Jonny are joined by Zack Klapman from The Smoking Tire Podcast for a three-car extravaganza, reviewing the Alpine A110, Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance, and Audi A3. Highlights include Jonny's hilarious story about his misadventures in Russia with Land Rover, debates ... Show More
56m 9s
Jun 4
The 2026 GT2 RS Might Hit $500K?
Jonny and Zuckerman rejoin Spike to discuss the disastrous reopening of PCH, the upcoming EV Yugo, and the spotted footage of the 2026 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Plus, Zuckerman offers legal wisdom on everything from garbage truck accidents to pothole damage claims. ____________________ ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2024
957: Turbo Jackets Exist, Depreciation Is Your Friend Again, The Name Means ‘Shark’
The guys make discoveries at the PRI Show in Indianapolis! They debate options for a third shared car for Christopher P. in the Pacific Northwest, who still needs fun for he and his wife. Then, the guys help save Cathy O. from her fourth Subaru Forester! Social media questions as ... Show More
49m 43s
Oct 2024
937: Cheap Magic Carpet, Do YOU Have Camry Regret, The Sweet Cylinder
If all you need is a comfortable, luxurious cruiser, why not consider an older great GT sedans or coupe? Eric S. writes about his search for an aged, reliable magic carpet. Then, Alden A. feels like he went ‘full practical’ too soon in life, so the guys help him find a fun all-ar ... Show More
50m 58s
May 21
Meyers Manx's Electric-Fueled Revival
This week, Spike and Paul Zuckerman welcome Phillip Sarofim and Freeman Thomas from Myers Manx to discuss the iconic brand's revival and new electric vehicles. They also cover Championship Porsche's antisemitic controversy, a viral video of the "meatball sandwich guy," and Spike' ... Show More
1h 5m