Wes Siler is a journalist who spent 20 years writing about adventure, vehicles, gear, and the great outdoors, most notably being one of the most popular writers for Outside Magazine. On this episode Matt Farah talks to Wes about why tech isn't rewarding journalism, how both parties are effecting our public lands, towing, hunting, climate change, and so much more.

Wes is a well of knowledge and worth paying attention to.

https://wessiler.substack.com/

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Recorded February 25, 2026

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible; we ponder why Buick still exists; and Patreon questions include:

Our favorite Subaru ever

Will the U.S. EV market shrink?

Resurrected names that were better than the original.

Is my watch tough?

What would we drive in a 1000-mile vintage race?

Ducktail spoilers: verdict

Should German car companies keep making middling performance cars?

Does a C8 Z06 really feel that different from the regular one?

How to brake in a high-downforce car?

Isn't ADAS good for normal people?

MK7 GTI or Golf R?

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Recorded February 23, 2026

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your project car needs an e-brake; and Patreon questions include:

• How to get CARB organization into car culture
• Did we ever steal our parents' cars?
• Favorite crazy modded cars we've driven
• RWD sedans with a Miatas ethos
• Has this CPO Lexus LC500 had too many tires?
• If we could only have one rental car ever...
• Does Ford suck at colors?
• Why do small hypercar companies use the outdated single-clutch gearboxes?
• Is aesthetic carbon played out now that Ferrari says so?
• Is a C6 Z06 that good over a C5?
• Vintage GT cars
• How to drive a RHD car
• Rap video cars
• Is spray-on PPF any good?

And more!

Recorded February 17, 2026

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Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:

• HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racing
• A programmer's opinion on the AI discussion
• Base 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?
• Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?
• Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12Cillindri
• Should EVs flash brake lights when using regen?
• Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?
• Cars you could identify by smell
• Are Hublots cool?
• Best month to buy/sell a car?
• What's wrong with the diesel crowd?
• Why no love for the Porsche 914?
• Efficient commuters for TALL people
• Is a McLaren 570S a good budget supercar?
• How to stop distracted driving
• And more!

Recorded February 13, 2026

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Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini Diablo; Matt Farah's Countach progress; and then get into a heated discussion about Jonny's new app that's designed to help you bid on cars smarter by using....AI. It's loud and friendly. Let's go.

Recorded February 11, 2026

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:

• Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i?
• Why are early 2000s Mini Cooper S underappreciated?
• Can you have wide front tires AND good steering feel?
• How to avoid being labeled a "Florida car"?
• Easy, impressive meals to cook
• How does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips?
• F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWB
• What car would our 18-year old selves invest in?
• How to talk someone out of a car they'll regret
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• Rent a Miata or a C8 for a weekend in the the South?
• Is the Elantra N still a deal at $40k?
• Should you let a younger family member ride in your "unsafe" car?

And more!

Recorded February 6, 2026

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Patreon questions include:

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Recorded February 4, 2026

The map of Angeles Forest crashes

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the INEOS and its competitors; Tesla is ending production of the Model S and X, so we talk about why and what it means for the future; Washington D.C. is going to have an INDY street race apparently; and we answer 50 questions from our Patreon members, including:

• Would we rather be mid-tier racing drivers or have our current jobs?
• Which supercar should have had a diesel engine?
• Miata RF or soft-top?
• Best M5: E90 M5 or E90 M3?
• Most enthusiast-magnet nerd car?
• Are "classic" tires worth the price for my older car?
• Which cars does every enthusiast need to drive?
• More timeless design: Lexus GS or C6 Corvette?
• Do we like bigger wheels? When?
• Were early paddle-shifted transmissions cool when they came out?
• That new Porsche Rally GT
• Why does the S63 AMG feel like too much AMG and not enough S?
• F1 2026: Audi vs Cadillac. Thoughts?
• Which cars depreciate TOO fast?
• Why don't STIs hold value?
• Options that made cars unreliable
• Would you always choose a lighter engine in a race car?
• Foreign car brands that would work here
• And many more!

Recorded February 2, 2026

Note: Upon watching Coffeezilla's analysis of the files it appears that Peter Attia's relationship with Jeffrey E was more than just "In the same room at an event." It is unclear what their relationship was but their email exchanges are concerning. It should go without saying that we hope all facts come to light and justice is served to any and all deserving of it. - Zack

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Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a  Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include:

• Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't?
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• Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders?
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• Do automakers still take risks?
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• Has Porsche reliability gone down?
•  
• Best and worst swag from a press launch?
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• Why we think the C8 Corvette ZR1 will depreciate when the C7 didn't.
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• What to get for someone who drives a Drakan?
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• Will SIM racing cafes work?
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• And more!

Recorded January 29, 2026

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Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we answer Patreon questions including:

Was the Geo brand a player?

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How can Chevy improve the ZR1?

Perfect car for twisty road living <$100k

Is any car "douche-proof"?

What's the deal with empty rooftop boxes?

Best car to eat in

How to find yourself a Lemons team to drive with

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Recorded January 27, 2026

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Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:

• How long until your car is warm?
• Is the VR6 engine actually cool?
• Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lame
• Why don't I love Boxsters ?
• Why do some people want to f*** cars?
• What's more expensive to own: an old BMW or old Porsche?
• Detuned supercar engines we never got
• What's happening with Aston Vantage prices?
• And more!

Recorded January 21, 2026

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