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Two Guys Garage Podcast
Expert gearheads and longtime co-hosts Kevin Byrd and Willie B bring their hallmark brand of automotive knowledge and passion from the TV screen to the podcasting world. Two Guys Garage Podcast covers virtually every aspect of the automotive aftermarket, from repair to restoration, from customization to innovations, all in the same loose, just-havin’-fun manner fans have been enjoying on MotorTrendTV for years.
Episodes
Two Guys Garage PodcastAdrenaline Junkie Jim Horne Faces Death at 2 MPH
Jim Horne and his wife/co-driver Barb are off-road racing professionals based out of Moab, Utah. “Racing for me, it’s not something I wanna do,” Jim tells…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Wheel and the Tire are One
The right combination of style and performance can elevate just about anything, not least of all wheels and tires. “It’s one thing to have a great-looking…
Two Guys Garage PodcastEngine Oil’s Dirty Secret
There are three key components effecting engine oil performance: viscosity, cleanliness, and additives. As Kevin points out, “It’s crazy how much science is…
Two Guys Garage PodcastPodcast #200
On the occasion of their milestone 200th episode, Kevin and Willie reflect on some of their best guests, favorite topics, and most memorable moments behind the…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe MMA Comedian Car Guy
Willie describes his buddy Brendan Schaub as “a mountain of all things: size, character, and energy,” not to mention an MMA fighter, standup comedian…
Two Guys Garage PodcastOne More for the Gauges
Back in the day, instrument clusters had some very cool designs and architecture, albeit limited functionality due to the available technology of the times…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Long Hauler
Pilot Transport performs a crucial behind-the-scenes function in the automotive world, moving 350,000 vehicles all around the country each year, with 110-120…
Two Guys Garage PodcastOne for the Gauges
The gauge cluster is more than just a functional panel; this precision instrument can also serve as fine jewelry for your ride. Classic Instruments COO John…
Two Guys Garage PodcastREVan Evan All Souped-Up
REVan Evan Smith is plugged into everything related to cool cars, cool projects, and wild builds. He’s constantly up to something new in the exciting world of…
Two Guys Garage PodcastReturn of the King of Cams
Brian Tooley of BTR Racing is like a master chef who brings together unlikely ingredients to create unique recipes for high horsepower systems. Willie and…
Two Guys Garage PodcastOil Tech
Much like anything else, it is true that not all oils are created equal. And with engines and metallurgy changing, producing higher pressures and temperatures…
Two Guys Garage PodcastJon Kaase: Bark & Bite
Engine builder Jon Kaase is all about winning. The 1977 NHRA Pro Stock Championship. 12X Mountain Motor Pro Stock Champion. 9X Engine Masters Challenge…
Two Guys Garage PodcastIntelligent Electronics
Intellitronix is an employee-owned Ohio company best-known for its sleek and sexy LED gauges. The wide range of available colors and color selectable tech…
Two Guys Garage PodcastBlazing Blazers
When it comes to Chevy Blazers, Mark Sopko of Motor City K5 is THE go-to guy. “I did Broncos for almost 20 years; I knew Broncos like the back of my hand,”…
Two Guys Garage PodcastWillie’s Anti-Bandit ’78 Trans Am
Not to be outdone by Kevin’s Mustang project, Willie brought his 1978 Firebird onto the TV show. Distinct from its “Smokey and the Bandit” counterpart, this…
Two Guys Garage PodcastFrom the Ashes ’68 Firebird
The Firebird is considered by many to be GM’s red-headed stepchild; “a cool car with a beak,” compared to the cooler Camaro. Having recently brought a ’68…
Two Guys Garage PodcastByrd’s Mustang to Fear
The guys just wrapped work on Kevin’s Pro Touring daily driver project – a 1970 Fastback with Coyote swap – with a solid assist from Tom Peters of Mustangs to…
Two Guys Garage PodcastCleveland’s Automotive Playground
Cleveland Power & Performance is a one-of-a-kind hybrid: part salvage yard, part custom build shop, and all-around amazing. Kevin describes it as “a go-to…
Two Guys Garage PodcastDiving into Diesel
“Diesels are the bomb,” raves Kevin, “but there’s some things that go along with owning a diesel that you’ve got to be aware of, and some days you can get…
Two Guys Garage PodcastSuspension of Disbelief
Kevin and Willie love wheelin’ and everything that has to do with steering and/or suspension, so they’re pumped to get a master class in bumps and humps from…
Two Guys Garage PodcastWiring, Simply
To say that not everyone enjoys wiring a vehicle is an epic understatement. Fortunately, Chris Squier of Hotwire Auto does, and he’s made it his mission to…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Magnificent Choir
Today’s podcast is all about making beautiful noise, and no one knows more about this than Magnaflow’s Rich Waitas. Kevin calls it “the magnificent choir that…
Two Guys Garage PodcastDrifting with Matt Field
As a professional Formula Drift driver, Matt Field rides on rails with controlled chaos underneath them. Essentially flying on pavement while going sideways at…
Two Guys Garage PodcastClutch Maneuvers
Today’s podcast is all about rolling gears using the notorious third pedal. But make no mistake; it’s not all fun and games. “There’s so much going on with a…
Two Guys Garage PodcastTwo Guys Talk Car TV
Kevin and Willie take listeners behind the scenes of the TV show as they discuss their respective paths to “Two Guys Garage” coming from two different…
Two Guys Garage PodcastInside Mecum
John Kraman, the voice of Mecum Auctions drops in to chat with the guys about the exploding classic car auction scene. “We are on one heck of a roll, on pace…
Two Guys Garage PodcastBeat the Heat
When it comes to thermal management, you’ve got to protect everything under the hood (not to mention the driver and passengers!) from extreme heat. The guys at…
Two Guys Garage PodcastResto Moto
Foo Dog Motorcycles in Denver, CO is the brainchild of traveling-musician-turned-classic-restorer Carson Allen, a die-hard fan of vintage 1960s to early 80s…
Two Guys Garage PodcastByrd’s ’70 Fastback Build Revs Up
In Part 2 of this ongoing series of podcasts, the guys do a deep dive on details of Kevin’s Mustang project, including the centerpiece Coyote swap he’s pegged…
Two Guys Garage PodcastAs the Wheels Turn
There are all types of wheels for different applications from different processes at different price points. Casting, flow formed and forged; aluminum, steel…
Two Guys Garage PodcastAlexis DeJoria at 300 MPH
“There is nothing like nitro methane power, the kind that makes 11,000 HP and flames coming out of the pipes,” NHRA Funny Car Driver Alexis DeJoria tells the…
Two Guys Garage PodcastWiring Untangled
In this episode’s intro, Willie makes it abundantly clear that he absolutely hates wiring. That is, he did until he discovered American Autowire’s all-in-one…
Two Guys Garage PodcastGodzilla Wreaks Havoc
Godzilla is Ford’s latest monster engine, their supersized response to the wildly successful LS platform. Kevin likens it to an LS on steroids with more cubic…
Two Guys Garage PodcastLingenfelter Goes Faster
It’s a well-acknowledged fact that Kevin and Willie’s longtime friend and living legend Ken Lingenfelter has a finger on all things fast. A true car guy born…
Two Guys Garage PodcastDiving into Rear Ends
Finding a powerful powertrain for an old hot rod or truck is no longer the difficult challenge it once was. Nowadays it’s finding the right rear end that’s the…
Two Guys Garage PodcastRockin’ in Cleveland
Cleveland Power and Performance is a salvage yard like no other – a wonderland of curated parts and pieces, drive trains and engines harvested from crashed…
Two Guys Garage PodcastByrd’s ’70 Fastback Build Begins
Kevin’s on a mission to not just rebuild but to reconceive the iconic 1970 Mustang Fastback he missed out on in his youth. In this first installment of an…
Two Guys Garage PodcastTotal Engine TLC
The average age of vehicles on the road has ticked up to an all-time high of 12 years. Keeping them running cleaner and longer is the mission of TotalEnergies…
Two Guys Garage PodcastHow Modern Suspensions are Making Old Cars Cool Again
Frank Vasquez, Chris Atkinson, and Joseph Torres of KW Suspensions check in with the guys for a Master Class in making old cars new again. “Nothing wakes a car…
Two Guys Garage PodcastTwo Guys, Three Pedals
Willie and Kevin are big fans of grabbin’ gears and heel toeing the clutch, especially when a TREMEC tranny’s involved. “There are few things in a vehicle…
Two Guys Garage PodcastSteering Clear
Back in the day, steering columns offered only rudimentary functions like three-on-the-tree. Nowadays, you can retrofit just about any vehicle with…
Two Guys Garage PodcastGunslinger of PSCA
Mel Roth launched PSCA Racing 22 years ago, nurturing its regional roots as the Pacific Street Car Association into the national platform now named Premier…
Two Guys Garage PodcastGetting a Lift
Having a lift in your shop or garage was once something people could only dream about. Today they are not only readily available but also quite affordable, and…
Two Guys Garage PodcastAll About ABS
Willie and Kevin firmly believe that races are won with quality braking, as they extol the virtues of old school ABS. To prove their point, they enlist the…
Two Guys Garage PodcastQuality Seat Time
Ross Berlanga of TMI Products joins the guys to discuss a real pain in the butt for drivers: uncomfortable seats. It may be a little-known fact that outside of…
Two Guys Garage PodcastPremium Replacement Parts
Spectra Premium has been producing high quality aftermarket products for over 30 years – everything from oil pans and fuel tanks to engine management, heavy…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Einstein of Additives Bids Farewell
On the eve of his retirement from Hot Shot’s Secret, Chris Gabrelcik joins the guys for one final conversation, touching on how best to prep and store the toys…
Two Guys Garage PodcastBryan Fuller Gets Schooled
Kevin’s former Two Guys Garage co-host and good buddy Bryan Fuller is renowned for his work creating custom motorcycles, hot rods, and old school classics…
Two Guys Garage PodcastLet It Shine!
Today’s paint jobs – both factory and aftermarket – are expensive. Exposure to the elements and improper care can wreak havoc and leave your ride looking sad…
Two Guys Garage PodcastTalkin’ Tire Tech
Kevin and Willie kick off Season 3 with a gripping conversation about one of the fastest-growing aftermarket categories flying under the radar – tire tech…
Two Guys Garage PodcastVintage Air Keeps Its Cool
Two of the biggest impacts you can make on an older car or hot rod are upgrading to a modern transmission and installing air conditioning. While the former is…
Two Guys Garage PodcastREVan Evan’s Auto Adventures
Photojournalist and die-hard magazine guy “REVan” Evan Smith’s had his finger on the pulse of performance and racing for as long as he or anyone else can…
Two Guys Garage PodcastAeromotive Pumps the Gas
When it comes to state-of-the-art fuel pumps and regulators, Aeromotive is at the forefront of R&D in the field, pioneering innovative new options for easily…
Two Guys Garage PodcastGo Fast Fords
SVTPerformance.com is THE go-to online forum for anything performance-related in the Ford world. Launched by Travis Hill in late 2000, today it numbers nearly…
Two Guys Garage PodcastAll About Drivelines
Use of a manual transmission has become something of a dying art. But for those in the know, the manual remains a potent tool, especially TREMEC’s TKX 5-speed…
Two Guys Garage PodcastFuel Line Protection
Back in the day, you had maybe two options for hoses – rubber and steel braided. Today, with so many different combinations to choose from, it can be downright…
Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Einstein of Additives Runs Cool
Summer is upon us, and who better to help prep for the season than the Einstein of Additives himself, Chris Gabrelcik of Hot Shot’s Secret. With the price of a…
Two Guys Garage PodcastTwo Wheelin’ on Dirt
Kevin’s old college buddy Ernesto Roedenbeck joins the guys for a little throttle therapy on the ins and outs of dirt biking. Willie refers to it as “Dirt…
Two Guys Garage PodcastMuscle Cars at the Strip
MuscleCars at the Strip is the biggest event of its kind in the world; a what’s hot, what’s not annual gathering of both modern and classic muscle. Phil…
Two Guys Garage PodcastLife at Livernois
Livernois Motorsports & Engineering is the Detroit area’s one-stop shop for performance, service, and tuning. With all 22 lifts in the air and additional…