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Donut Media brings you some of the craziest stories from all of automotive history in their new podcast "Past Gas!". Hosts James Pumphrey, Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers, like underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be. Remember, it's about cars, not about farts.
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DeTomaso: The Supercar Designer Who Befriended Dictators from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Past Gas, the story of Alejandro de Tomaso, a car-making wheeler-dealer who rubbed elbows with Che Guevera and Elvis Presley. How did this Argentinean playboy build some of the most memora...
ListenPike's Peak: The Complete History of the World's Highest Hill Climb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Past Gas, James, Nolan and Joe take on the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Known as The Race To The Clouds, Pikes Peak is the premiere event in the sport of hillclimbing. Ho...
ListenHow GM Built A Car For The Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. W...
ListenThe Forgotten Cars of Carroll Shelby: LIVE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you heard of the Shelby Lancer? Or the Shelby Series 1? Carroll Shelby is well known for the Cobra, his work with Ford on the GT40, and many more, but he also has a trove of lesser known proje...
ListenThe Murder of Racing Legend Mickey Thompson Pt.2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On March 16, 1988, performance legend Mickey Thompson and his wife Trudy were shot and killed in their own driveway in the wealthy, gated community of Bradbury, California. Their murder was a cold ...
ListenThe Murder of Racing Legend Mickey Thompson Pt.1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You've probably heard of Mickey Thompson Tires, but behind the treads was a legend who changed the world of drag racing and was once the fastest man on wheels. Tragically, Mickey and his wife were ...
ListenMichele Mouton, Queen B of Group B from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Past Gas, we’re talking about badass rally driver Michele Mouton, whose impressive racing career earned her the title of “fastest woman in the world”. In 1981, she made history a...
ListenHow Japanese Street Racers Created the Best Car Magazine Ever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A decade before JDM reached the US and Europe, Option Magazine was profiling the Midnight Club and the underground street racing scene of Tokyo. The mag's hands-on approach had a huge influence on ...
ListenThe Mid Night Club: Revisited from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You guys loved this series, so we decided to bring it back as one episode! James and Nolan explain the origins of the Mid Night Club, an underground Japanese race team with top-secret members that ...
ListenThe Greatest Barn Finds of All Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A lost and found Ferrari worth millions. A guy named Greek Elvis and his Lamborghini Muira. A FAKE barn find collection that duped the internet. And a Ferrari Dino buried in the backyard. These are...
ListenThe Bizarre Scandal that KILLED the Skyline in America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today James, Nolan, and Joe are talking about the bizarre scandal that many claim is the reason you can't get the Skyline in America. Motorex was a car import company that was led by Hiroaki Nanaho...
ListenIntroducing: Bring Back Bronco - The Untold Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, Past Gas is excited to bring a brand-new podcast, "Bring Back Bronco - The Untold Story," a new podcast about the rise, fall, and rebirth of the Ford Bronco. Search for Bring Back Bronco...
ListenThe Surprising Connection Between the VW Golf and the DeLorean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does it take to be considered the Car Designer of the Century? Today we’re gonna find out! From the DMC Delorean to the Volkswagen Golf, Giorgetto Giugaro is responsible for some of the most i...
ListenThe Racing Family that Death Couldn’t Stop - Isle of Man Pt. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we take a close look at a family whose life has been shaped by the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle race. The Dunlop family of Northern Ireland is one of the most decorated dynasties in mo...
ListenThe Deadliest Sporting Event On Earth - Isle of Man Pt. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part one of our two-part series on the Isle of Man TT, James, Joe, and Nolan discuss why this race is the most dangerous sporting event on earth! They dive into the unique history of the island ...
ListenWill There Ever Be Another Rotary? Pt. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part 2 of our series on the Wankel Rotary Engine; James, Nolan, and Joe find out how Mazda made the rotary engine what it is today. They'll discover how Mazda fine-tuned Wankel's design and we'r...
ListenThe Rotary Before Mazda Pt. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s episode is all about the invention of the Wankel Rotary Engine! German inventor Felix Wankel devised “a new type of engine, half turbine, half reciprocating” when he was just 17 years old, ...
ListenHow NASCAR ROBBED Their First Black Driver - Wendell Scott Pt.2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week is the conclusion of our Wendell Scott series. Wendell has finally made it to the NASCAR Grand National Series, but his battle against discrimination has only just begun. Join us as we di...
ListenThe FIRST Black NASCAR Driver: Wendell Scott Pt.1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we’re telling the inspirational story of NASCAR’s first black driver: Wendell Scott. From helping his dad in the garage as a kid , to becoming his hometown’s fastest cab driver, to moonli...
ListenDuncan Hamilton: This Guy Won Le Mans DRUNK from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we’re looking into the bonkers life of Duncan Hamilton, the only man to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans drunk behind the wheel. This guy might have the nuttiest story so far on this podcast: from...
ListenWorst Weekend in Formula 1 History - Senna Pt.4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our series finale on Ayrton Senna, James, Joe, and Nolan relive that fateful moment on May 1, 1994, when Ayrton Senna crashed while driving in the San Marino Grand Prix. Senna’s’ untimely death ...
ListenF1's Conspiracy Against Senna - Senna Pt. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Past Gas, James, Joe, and Nolan dive into what is potentially the greatest rivalry of all time; Senna Vs. Prost. The rivalry began when Senna joined Mclaren in 1988 and continued...
ListenSenna’s F1 Losing Streak - Senna Pt.2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part two of our four part series on Ayrton Senna, James, Joe, and Nolan dive into Senna’s early years in F1. After his dominance in Formula 3 Senna had a clunky start to his career in the big le...
ListenSenna: The Early Years - Senna Pt. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Past Gas we’re tackling one of our most requested topics- the one and only AYRTON SENNA. Over our 4 part series, we’re gonna look into every aspect of the legendary racer’s career: Today’s...
ListenThe BIKER WAR of the 2000s - Hells Angels Finale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the finale of our series on the Hells Angels, Joe, Nolan, and James see what the infamous motorcycle club has been up to in the 21st century. That's right, we're talking Modern Biker Warfare! We...
ListenWorse than Fyre Festival - Hells Angels Pt. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we continue our journey through the history of the now infamous Hells Angels, James, Joe, and Nolan take a thorough look at the event that forever tarnished their name, The Altamont Free Concert...
ListenHells Angels Vs. Hippies - Hells Angels Pt.3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part 3 of our deep dive into the hells angels we’re taking a strange and terrible, trip back to the 60’s to see what famed writer/journalist Hunter S. Thompson thought of his time with the Hells...
ListenHells Angels Pt.II : The Origins of the Outlaw MC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Past Gas James, Nolan, and Joe continue their discussion on the most notorious motorcycle gang out there, The Hells Angels. They talk about how the Hells Angels came to be, cover...
ListenHell’s Angels - Heroes or Villains? Pt 1: The Rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Nolan, James, and Joe as they try to separate fact from fiction on the most notorious motorcycle club ever, The Hells Angels. To get an accurate picture of the Angels you need to understand ho...
ListenGeorges Besse Pt. 2 - The Death of Georges Besse and AMC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our finale of our Georges Besse 2 parter, we look into the slow downfall of the American Motors Corporation, and Renault’s attempt to save the failing brand. We also explore the motivations driv...
ListenThe Assassination of Renault’s Georges Besse Pt. I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On a cold Parisian night in November 1987, Renault President Georges Besse was gunned down in cold blood. Who pulled the trigger, and why? To find out, we explore the history of the American Motors...
ListenThe Cannonball Run Pt. II - From Protest to Pro-Fun! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the conclusion of our Cannonball Run series, we explore how the race devolved from a protest against regulation to…less of one. We also examine some of the wackier competitors of the race: a van...
ListenThe Cannonball Run Pt. I - How are these guys not in JAIL? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we dive into the history of the “Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash”, a cross-country race from New York City to Los Angeles. This real life event inspired a ...
ListenBruce McLaren Pt. III - Life after Death: Road to the P1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Bruce McLaren Motor Racing team is now without their founder and leader- what will they do next? In this episode we cover the aftermath of Bruce’s accident, the people that kept the company run...
ListenBruce McLaren Pt. II - Bruce Builds His McLarens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The story of Bruce Mclaren continues with his first foray in Le Mans endurance racing, his entrance into Formula 1 and all the crashes and bashes along the way! We dive into the formation of Bruce ...
ListenJohn Delorean Part II: "This Stuff's Better than Gold" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all know John Delorean stood out in the automotive industry, in part because of his flamboyant lifestyle (but mostly because of his sizable chin). So maybe it wasn’t a good idea for Delorean to ...
ListenJohn Delorean Part I: Assault on Detroit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the first episode of our two part series on John Delorean James, Joe, and Nolan talk about John’s propensity for going against the grain in the automotive industry. As his ego, and his chin, gre...
ListenVW Beetle Part III: From Hitler to Hippies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the finale of our three part series on the VW Beetle James, Nolan, and Joe explore the Beetle’s unlikely transition from Hitlers love child to lovechild hit. You’ll find out how a car that was ...
ListenVW Beetle Pt. 2 - Sidelined by WAR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join James, Nolan, and Joe for part two of our series on the VW Beetle. They detail Ferdinand Porsche’s attempt to get production of “the peoples car” off the ground . Only one thing stands in his...
ListenVW Beetle Pt. I - An Evil Origin Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic cars in history. Known today as a symbol of peace from an era of love, the Beetle’s origin is much darker. Born from the needs of a brutal dictatorsh...
ListenVW Emissions Scandal a.k.a. "Dieselgate" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this one-parter, Nolan, Joe, and James lay out the story of the Volkswagen emissions scandal so far. There were billions of dollars in fines and hundreds of thousands of cars were bought back fr...
ListenEvel Knievel Pt. 2: Jumping The Shark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part two of the series, James, Nolan and Joe follow Knievel's slow descent into madness and paranoia. How did a revered American Icon go from selling out stadiums to gambling on golf just to mak...
ListenEvel Knievel Pt. 1: Ramping Up To Glory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part one of the series, James, Nolan and Joe explore Knievel's unlikely rise to fame. From cracking safes to winning ski jump competitions, Knievel excelled at everything he did. Join us as we l...
ListenMachines of Antarctica Pt. 2 - The Snow Cruiser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On our Antarctic finale, Nolan, Joe and Jeremiah discuss one of the most infamous engineering feats you’ve never heard of: The Snow Cruiser. This behemoth was meant to conquer the southern cold wit...
ListenMachines of Antarctica Pt. I - Die Like Gentlemen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s winter time so we thought we would talk about the coldest place on earth: Antarctica. Why the heck did people want to go down there? And how did they get around? Nolan, Joe, and Jeremiah will ...
ListenNissan GT-R Pt. 2: King of the Monsters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the resounding success of the Nissan R32 GTR, it was time to design a follow up. Lucky for Nissan, the R32 was just the beginning. In this episode, James, Nolan and Joe discuss the underrated ...
ListenNissan GT-R Pt. 1: The Dawn of Godzilla from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Nissan GTR is by far, one of Japan’s most legendary automobiles. It’s a nameplate born from Motorsport and proven on the street. But where did it come from? Join James, Nolan and Joe as they ex...
ListenFordlandia Pt. 2: Welcome to the Rubber Jungle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Henry Ford’s crew of wayward utopia builders have landed in the Amazon. Now all they had to do was build a city...from scratch. Join Nolan and James as they explore what went wrong at Fordlandia. F...
ListenFordlandia Pt. 1: Henry Ford's Rubber Utopia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the early 1900s, Henry Ford devised a plan: buy a swath of Amazonian rainforest, build the ultimate utopia, and grow some rubber. Unfortunately, that would be a lot easier said than done. Join J...
ListenPT Cruiser Pt.II - A Custom-Built Downfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We conclude our two part series on the PT Cruiser with an exhaustive list of things people did to make Chrysler’s light truck cool. Everything from Brian Setzer SEMA builds, a Viper V10 engine swap...
ListenPT Cruiser Pt. 1 - America's Most Hated from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The PT Cruiser is America’s ubiquitously hated, retro styled, uber-utilitarian cars that also sold millions of units. But does it deserve the hate? Join Nolan, and special guest hosts Joe and Jerem...
ListenRandy Lanier: Racing's Drug Kingpin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get ready to hear about one of America’s most prolific drug kingpins of the 1980's, Randy Lanier. He was one of the most promising rookie drivers and soon became one of the largest drug traffickers...
ListenSmokey Yunick Pt.2 - The Art of Cheating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our finale of Smokey Yunick, we’re diving into his illustrious cheating career. From hiding fuel lines inside his cars, building a 7/8 scale race car, to eventually becoming an Oil AND Gold Baro...
ListenSmokey Yunick Pt.1 - Racing's Greatest Cheater is Born from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s time for the story of NASCAR’s greatest cheater, Smokey Yunick! From humble beginnings building a tractor as a child, fighting in WWII, to operating a dubious smuggling operation, Smokey might...
ListenMid Night Club Pt.2 - Inside Story of Team Mid Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the final installment of the series, James and Nolan explore more of the lore of the infamous underground Japanese race team, The Mid Night Club. Plus, James and Nolan pass on a message from an ...
ListenMid Night Club Pt. 1 - The Birth of Japanese Underground Street Racing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part one of a two-part series, James and Nolan explain the origins of the Mid Night Club, an underground Japanese race team with top-secret members that raced around the streets of Japan from 19...
ListenFord vs. Ferrari Pt. IV - Ken Miles Was Robbed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the final installment of a four part series, James and Nolan wrap up what became of the feud between two car giants. After two failed attempts and millions of dollars spent, will the GT40 team f...
ListenFord vs. Ferrari Pt. III - Carroll Shelby’s Chickens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In part three of a four part series, James and Nolan discuss how, to save face and defeat Ferrari, Ford enlists the help of a man who had done it before, Carroll Shelby. This episode covers Carroll...
ListenFord vs. Ferrari Pt. II - The Ballad of Hank the Deuce from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On part two of a four part series, James and Nolan explore how Motor Company president Henry Ford II had his sights set on one thing: beating the Chevrolet Corvette. So what happens when you try to...
ListenFord vs. Ferrari Pt. I - The Rise of Enzo Ferrari from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the first part of a four part series, hosts James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes from Donut Media start off their first episode with a bang, the unbelievable feud between Ford and Ferrari in the early...
ListenPast Gas - Official Trailer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Donut Media brings you some of the craziest stories from all of automotive history in their new podcast "Past Gas!". Hosts James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walk you through incredible stories behind ...
ListenPast Gas - Official Trailer from 2019-09-04T00:08
Donut Media brings you some of the craziest stories from all of automotive history in their new podcast "Past Gas!". Hosts James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walk you through incredible stories behind ...
ListenPast Gas - Official Trailer from 2019-09-04T00:08
Donut Media brings you some of the craziest stories from all of automotive history in their new podcast "Past Gas!". Hosts James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walk you through incredible stories behind ...
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