{"podcast":{"title":"V8 Radio Podcast","slug":"v8-radio-podcast-1059542","podcast_index_feed_id":1059542,"rss_url":"https://v8speedshop.com/feed/podcast/v8-radio-podcast","website_url":"https://v8speedshop.com/series/v8-radio-podcast/","image_url":"https://v8speedshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/V8RadioiTunesImage1400_020920-1.jpg","author":"V8TV Productions, Inc.","episode_count":183,"summary":"The V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste (SEMA Show, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV) and Mike Clarke (V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Industry Guy) cover the classic and muscle car car scene from a regular car guy perspective. This automotive podcast covers Muscle Car and Hot Rod events, cars being built and restored at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV videos, Muscle Car Of The Week videos, and their own classic car projects. Of course, there's always automotive trivia questions and lots of unplanned banter on this muscle car podcast, delivering a fun and laid-back show that makes a perfect companion to your own automotive garage adventures.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T00:20:10.611430+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/v8-radio-podcast-1059542"},"episode":{"title":"Topless In The Rain, Storming DC, Automotive Trivia and More on the V8 Radio Podcast","slug":"topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast","published_at":"2026-06-20T01:00:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/v8-radio-podcast-1059542/topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/v8-radio-podcast-1059542","url":"https://v8speedshop.com/topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast/","audio_url":"https://v8speedshop.com/podcast-download/351237/topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast.mp3","summary":"We're throwing you another psychagogic V8 Radio Podcast with your hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike \"Q-Ball\" Clarke! This time, the guys dive deep into the chaotic, unscripted realities of owning and building classic cars. From Kevin’s hilarious (and soaked) misadventure driving his top-down ’62 Ford Galaxie convertible through a torrential downpour without working windshield wipers, to Mike’s update on his ongoing ’67 GTO project, the garage banter is in full gear. Kevin also shares a detailed recap of his recent trip to Washington, D.C. with SEMA, advocating for the \"Right to Modify\" and explaining how advanced safety tech impacts the future of hot rodding. Plus, the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Engine Shop is absolutely humming with engine builds, including Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs, and a very stubborn Buick 350. Topics Covered The Anatomy of a Rainout: Kevin recounts getting trapped on the highway in his '62 Ford Galaxie convertible during a sudden storm with an inoperable hydraulic top and missing wiper arms. Engine Shop Chronicles: A look inside the booming V8 Speed and Resto Engine Shop, highlighting the trials of a finicky Buick 350 timing cover, numbers-matching Chevelles, and a rare Palisade Green '70 GTO. SEMA Takes D.C.: Kevin breaks down his recent trip to Washington, D.C., educating lawmakers on the ADAS Integrity Act and preserving our freedom to modify vehicles without government intervention. Tuning and Fuel Economy Woes: Kevin tries to solve the mystery of why his fuel-injected, overdrive Galaxy is suddenly getting worse mileage after a complete 20-year tune-up. PLUS: Automotive Trivia Questions (No Spoilers!) What does the \"SC\" stand for in the classic American Motors Corporation (AMC) SC/Rambler produced from 1958 to 1969? How many total Ponti…","meta_description":"We're throwing you another psychagogic V8 Radio Podcast with your hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike \"Q-Ball\" Clarke! This time, the guys dive deep into the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5199,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/v8-radio-podcast-1059542/episodes/topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/v8-radio-podcast-1059542/topless-in-the-rain-storming-dc-automotive-trivia-and-more-on-the-v8-radio-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}