Jeff Smith knew what he wanted to do from his days as a kid working in his Grandfather’s service station in Boone, Iowa… and that was to be the Editor of Hot Rod Magazine. He never lost that vision, and made his dream come true, and then some! Smith has held the big chair at some of the top car enthusiast magazines including Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High Performance, and regularly contributes to numerous other titles in print and online. Jeff and Kevin worked together at Petersen Publishing, and Jeff shared some cool stories with Kevin and Mike about magazines, achieving your goals, and some inside info on the cover that nearly cost Jeff his job! (Hint… it was the cover featuring the icon kustom CadZZilla!) There’s also the usual automotive trivia and a bunch of laughs and you’ve got another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Tales From Editor's Desk with Special Guest Jeff Smith on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Part of the fun of owning an old car is the seemingly endless stack of projects that go along with them. On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste catch up on some of the projects they are working on in their home garages, including Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO and Kevin’s 1970 Buick Riviera. There’s also the usual automotive trivia, with a couple of good questions this time for sure. Throw in a few laughs and you’ve got another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Car Project Updates with Mike and Kevin on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Joe Sebergandio joins Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Joe is an automotive aftermarket industry veteran, having worked in the magazine business, the events world, and is currently the host of the SEMA Cruise (with Kevin as his side-kick) and The Aftermarket Insider Podcast. One of his favorite events to host is the SEMA Hall Of Fame event at the SEMA Show, and Joe tells us all about it. It’s a great episode full of stories from a life in the biz, and Joe even brings a great Trivia question!

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The Aftermarket Insider with Joe Sebergandio on The V8 Radio Podcast
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Street car drag racing legend and good friend Nick Scavo joins Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q Ball” Clarke on latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Nick shares stories of Fast Times Motorworks, racing his ’57 Chevy as a teen, and of course, his iconic 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Plus, is there’s a hint of Nick and engine builder Jeff D’Agostino returning to the race track in 2020? There’s never a shortage of fun stories with Nick, and they even got him to play along in the automotive trivia contest. Get ready for the fastest hour in V8 Radio history!

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In The Fast Lane With Nick Scavo on The V8 Radio Podcast
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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by Car enthusiasts are itching to get out and goto automotive events, car shows, and trade shows, but what does the future hold? On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, special guest Bonnier Corporation Vice President Peter MacGillivray answers the question… are automotive events dead? There is plenty of insight for those who want to have a successful show experience, enthusiasts and businesses alike. Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke even get Peter to provide a trivia question, and he brought it for sure. There’s all this and much more in the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

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The Future of Automotive Events with Peter MacGillivray V8 Radio Podcast
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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by their friend Clarence Barnes, the host of the Hot Rod Power Tour! Clarence has a long history of both broadcast radio and automotive events, being the former Executive Producer and fill-in host for the Rick Dees show in LA, and the current iHeartRadio 80’s Channel weeknight radio show. Kevin and Clarence hosted interviews on the Bonnier Media Stage at the Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Clarence is a precision driver for TV and film, and did the Roadkill Lincoln Tech Tips. He graciously shared some of his time with us. and even joined the automotive trivia question!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Hot Rod Power Tour Host Clarence Barnes, Trivia, and More!



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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by V8 Speed and Resto Shop Technician Trevor Spence. You’ve heard Mike and Kevin mention Trevor on V8 Radio in the past, now we get to learn his story. Trevor has been with the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for nearly a decade, and shares his insights on what it’s like to be part of the team, some of the challenges of building high-end cars, and what lives in his garage. Plus, Trevor added his own multi-part trivia question! It’s another jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Trevor Spence from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Trivia, and More!



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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste kick off the show with yet another over-selling adjective, followed by a couple decent automotive trivia questions. Then it’s a look at some automotive forums that are doing well, and a hot topic… why are LS engine swaps so popular? It’s another jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Why are LS Engine Swaps So Popular? Trivia, Forums, and More!



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In this episode, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about a variety of cool automotive tasks, ranging from the amount of miles the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team logs on a completed restoration, the story of Kevin’s 1981 Lincoln Town Car, and even some speedy car care and detailing tips to wash, clay bar, and wax your ride. They also chat about vintage – and new – automotive magazines. Automotive trivia questions are also volleyed, as well as a bunch of other nonsense that loyal V8 Radio Podcast listeners have come to rely on.

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V8 Radio Podcast: Easy Detail Tips, Kevin's Lincoln, Trivia, and More



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In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste Remain in coronavirus virus quarantine, along with the rest of the world. To pass the time, Kevin and Mike are both spending some extra moments in their garages and thought, “Hey, what a great topic for V8 radio!” So prepare yourself for Mike and Kevin’s individual top “5 Garage Wants” lists. Of course, you will also find the typical nonsense and automotive trivia, along with shout outs to some much appreciated V8 Radio listeners. Subscribe today on your favorite Podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Top 5 Garage Wants, Automotive Trivia, and More!



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