On today’s episode of The Carmudgeon Show - Jason and Derek compete against each other in a Price Is Right-style game show! Rather than going over the price, the objective is to get as close as possible whether being under or over the result. The winner does not, in fact, get a new car - but is instead continuously ridden with car problems of many sorts, whi ... Show More
Jun 15
An Actually Usable VW Bus: The Kindred EV Bus — Carmudgeon Ep 241 w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott
This week, we drive an icon that’s been electrified - the Kindred EV Bus, based off of the Volkswagen Microbus. While most of us typically mourn the conversion of many classic cars to EV, this particular conversion may change your mind… === Visit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a H ... Show More
57m 48s
Oct 2022
741: Full Of Broccoli, Italian Yugo, Plein-Air Painting
The guys discuss the release of the C8 Corvette Z06 and Maserati GranTurismo. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked if innovation is killing car enthusiasm? Then, the debate is for Ryan R., who asks what comes next after a hot hatch. Social media questions ask what’s the least amount ... Show More
58m 53s
May 2023
799: The Boxster Spyder RS, Driving On Beer Bottles, Everything Is A Spaceship
The guys are asked what 5-6 vehicles (past or present) would they include in their lineup to create the ultimate EDD Enthusiast Vehicle Manufacturer! They also cover a debate for Isaiah + Brittany in OH, who are ready for some new cars in their lives. Social media questions ask h ... Show More
53m 57s
Jun 2025
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
59m 39s
Jun 2021
615: Space Fiero, Safari Bolt, Bouncing And Grit
Sometimes the car choices are obvious – other times, not so much. The guys take on a debate for Jeff in CA, who wonders if he should increase the budget and delay his gratification or go for something now? Lance R. also wonders if he should take a Faustian bargain and try to comm ... Show More
1 h
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
Nov 2022
755: The Loss Leader, West Texas Trucks, Miatas Are Too Big
For Topic Tuesday the guys are asked why badges even matter? Is it best to hope there are enough open-minded people to judge what each car says and not what the badge tells them? They debate cars for Derek D. in Detroit, who asks if cars can haul and still be fun. Social media qu ... Show More
57m 7s
Nov 2024
951: Jaguar Yogurt, A Lotus Correction, The Luxury Theater
Jaguar introduces food, Lotus does a 180, and Hyundai discovers itself! The guys discuss all the new car models being introduced. They debate cars with soul for Blake in LA, who has an eclectic collection. They debate commuters for Stephen, a photographer who drives a lot. Social ... Show More
51m 57s
Oct 2025
The Most Fun Car At Each Price Point, Van Life In A Car, Jail Speeds In First Gear | Episode 1,015
What’s the most fun car at each price point? The guys start at $5K and work their way to the $100k price level, and each come up with their own list. For Mark & Tamara in TX, they debate fun cars that could theoretically be used for van life. Then, Art B. loves horsepower and spe ... Show More
1h 43m
Oct 2024
938: The Dubya One, Fun Is King, Doomed To The Junkyard
Time for car conclusions from listeners! The guys read stories about what new cars listeners bought. They debate cars for Patrick J., who prioritizes fun above every other requirement. Social media questions ask if 2000s-era fun cars will become ‘modern classics,’ why do new vehi ... Show More
49m 32s