Episode 41:  Subscription mania, 1970s lux coupes, Mike Clarke talks Bizzarrini, and changing time kills deer

2docs and Adams express their disgust with Mercedes for proposing to do what Stephan predicted manufacturers would: charge by the month for enhanced performance. Then the boys talk 1970s and ‘80s personal luxury coupes and why they were best sellers. 1960s Italian sports car authority Mike Clarke joins the group to talk all things Bizzarrini, including his beautiful example that earned him an invitation to the prestigious Quail Motorsports Gathering earlier this year. Finally Trauma Surgeon Stephan Moran goes into how changing to and from Daylight Savings Time kills deer.

Episode 40: The guys talk Mercedes 6.9, Porsche Dakar, and Miatas.

Dr Stephan goes ADAS

2docs and Adams discuss their love of the late 70s Mercedes 6.9 sedan (no power seats?!!!) and their non-love for the new Porsche 911 Dakar. Returning guest Jeff Bank joins the team to talk Miatas old and new, and then trauma surgeon Stephan does a deep dive into the world of active driver assistance systems (ADAS) and how much safer they keep us. 

Episode 39:  Classics that aren't, those that became one by accident. Automotive safety landmark innovations.

Steve-0 spots a Toyota MR2 and a 1995 BMW 325i sedan.  Three amigos talk classics that aren't and those that became one by accident.  Stephan goes over the history of major landmark automotive safety innovations.

Episode 38:  Adams joins 2Docs again to talk about buying/selling collector cars online, and the evolution of the luxury car market.

Adams joins 2Docs again! Steve-0's neighbor with two Broncos on order finally gets one.  They discuss the new Dodge Hornet with the GLH option. The guys talk about buying/selling collector cars online and Adams deep dives into his experience with Bring a Trailer. The new trio talk about the evolution of the luxury car market from the 60s to now.

Episode 37:  

Rendezvous the cult movie. Lancia Stratos sighting. Stephan drives the Polestar 2 EV. Are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles safer than the Hindenburg?

2Docs reminisce and take a deep dive into the cult French car movie, C'etait un Rendezvous, a high speed blast across mid 70s Paris.  Stevo spot a Lancia Stratos and a Toyota Mirai.  Stephan drives the Polestar 2 EV. 2Docs discuss Q3 sales figures.  Are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles safer than the Hindenburg?

Episode 36:  

Steve-0 and trauma surgeon Stephan discuss car spotting, how Bentley did right by customer victims of the Felicity Ace, and interesting Q3 new vehicle sales facts

Steve-0 and trauma surgeon Stephan talk about spotting a Nissan Cube with the optional dash-mounted shag carpet and a 2005 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra with rare Mystic-chrome paint, how Bentley took care of customers who lost vehicles when the (famous on Cars on Call) auto transport ship the Felicity Ace sank, a couple of other successful women who've recently purchased new 4-Runners, and interesting tidbits gleaned from Automotive News' Q3 sales reports.

Episode 35:  Steve-O and special guest Dennis Carter, MD talk Corvettes and Air Force. Dennis shares stories from growing up in a racing family. Stephan returns next week.

Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran is away so Steve-O talks astronauts and Corvettes, growing up in a racing family, and general thoughts about cars and medicine with retired Ob-Gyn doctor and USAF Academy graduate Dennis Carter, MD. They also cover the “fix”’for easily stolen Hyundais and Kias, early laparoscopic surgery, and the connection between the automotive and medical parts of doctors’ lives.

Episode 34:  All Things Automotive with Special Guest, Adams Hudson

Stephan discusses a recent horrific crash in Nebraska that claimed the lives of six young people. 2docs talk about high BEV transaction prices and how they compare with luxury vehicle prices, and they wonder if Hurricane Ian will lead to flooded cars being sold to unsuspecting buyers elsewhere in the country. Then they talk all things automotive with noted collector and special guest Adams Hudson.

Episode 33:  Jerrari, the original Ferrari Purosangue & TikTok takes down Apple Exec

2Docs talk about the"rim blow" and the Jerrari-the original Purosangue.  Steve-0 spots a Pontiac (Holden) GTO.  Daniel Mac from TikTok takes down Apple executive.  Subaru Outback has become obese.

Episode 32:  MB AMG C63. What if EVs can't scale? Stephan visits Porsche Museum.

2Docs discuss the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class that no longer has a V8 yet they kept the 63 number.  They talk about the increasing problems of expensive materials for batteries and EV infrastructure that can't meet demand for charging.  Stephan describers his wonderful day at the Porsche Museum.

Episode 31: Ferrari Purosangue SUV, Dark Horse Mustang, Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stu

2Docs are decidedly unenthusiastic (Enzo Ferrari is rolling in his grave) about the new Ferrari Purosangue SUV.  They are excited about the new Ford Mustang which includes the Dark Hourse, the internal combustion engine is not dead yet!!  Stephan describes his wonderful afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.

ttgart

Episode 30:  Steve-0 and guest Mike McMillen talk F1 & Pebble Beach

Steve-0 and guest host Mike McMillen discuss F1 and the Porsche-Red Bull deal unraveling. Mike has been to Pebble Beach an amazing 36 years in a row. Mike highlights the relatively new McCall Jet Show addition to Pebble Beach and recounts his surprise personal conversation with Gordon Murray. He always tells his favorite memories from past car weeks at Pebble Beach.

Episode 29:  2022 Car Sales and Do Cell Phone Laws Save Lives?

Stevo spots a VW Corrado and 2Docs discuss new car sales for first half of 2022.  Stephan discusses an IIHS article that examined whether or not cell phone laws decrease crashes and fatalities.  

Episode 28:  6 month US sales analysis, Audi coming to F1 and the how quattro changed the company. Why are highway related deaths going up and we're in the bottom 25% of developed nations

Steve-0 spots a 90s era Grand Cherokee.  2Docs discuss sky rocketing sales of Tesla and Genesis.  Audi is coming to F1 and 2Docs talk about the how the Quattro revolutionized Audi bringing them to the levels of Mercedes and BMW.  Stephan dives into the numbers of rising MVC related fatalities and discusses why the US numbers are deplorably low as compared to developed nations.

Episode 27:  Electric Manx Dune Buggy, Dodge Boys Going Electric. Child Safety Seats, Follow the Directions and Save a Kid's Life.

Lots of news to talk about this week.  2Docs discuss the new electric Manx Dune Buggy and the Dodge boys are going electric with the new Charger but keeping the exhaust and stick shift?  BMW continues to underwhelm with new 50th year editions of the M3 and M4.  Stephan takes a deep dive into the sobering statistics of child safety seats and how they aren't used properly.  Don't be Moses, follow the directions.  

Episode 26:  Stephan and Jack Roush talk Mustangs, Muscle Cars, and What Makes a Car Great

2Docs bash GM on "optional" OnStar that is not optional.  Obviously the heat BMW got wasn't consider by the GM bean counters.  They discuss the new 2024 Ford Mustang.  More interview audio from Stephan's visit with Jack Roush. They talk Mustangs and drive the 2023 SEMA Roush Mustang P51B and 1969 Boss 429.  Jack talks about what aspect of performance is most important to him in setting up a vehicle.

Episode 25:  Jack Roush Interview, Mark Martin in the ER, Hospital Course & Recovery

2Docs discuss GM joining Ford cracking down on dealers who flip cars to an LLC so they can jack up the price on desirable vehicles.  Stephan and Jack Roush talk about Mark Martin and Jeff Burton coming to the ER and how Mark couldn't, but Jeff could, identify Jack.  2Docs discuss how the human brain goes into self defense mode when faced with situations or news no-one wants to hear. They also talk about the unhealthy responses human use to cope with stressful situations and environments.  Jack finishes the interview talking about his recovery and admits he wasn't good at following Stephan's recovery instructions. 

Episdoe 24: Jack Roush Interview, The Plane Crash

Some news and then we present Part 1 of Stephan’s personal interview with Jack Roush! Jack and Stephan discuss what really happened the day of Jack’s famous airplane crash in 2002 (spoiler alert: the media stories back then got many facts wrong).  Stephan found a letter in his archives written by Connie Bowlin who was with Jack the day of the crash. Jack reads the letter for the first time and the detail account of what actually happened that fateful day.

Jack's first race back after the crash

Larry Hicks, former Marine who pulled Jack from out of the water

Episode 23:  Stephan describes his amazing day with Jack Roush.  They toured Jack’s awesome car collection and gets a behind the seen view of Jack’s sprawling operation.  Stevo spots a Ford Lightening.

Ford GT Engine

Gen 1  4Runner

Episode 22:  BMW stepped in it with its subscription service.  More details about the $142 Mercedes.  NASCAR announces Chicago street race.  Stephan previews personal interview with former patient and current friend Jack Roush.

Stevo-O spots 2 Jaguars XJs in 30 seconds and Stephan sees a beater late 70s Cutlass.  Man did BMW step in with their ill advised subscription for already installed features.  Buckle up, 2Docs are excited about NASCAR’s first-ever street race in downtown Chicago.  2Docs wonder if Porsche is making a mistake by going all electric with the Macan in 2024.  Steve-O gives his impression of the new GMC Yukon.

Episode 21:  Red Bull Street Hypercar, F1 British GP.  Welcome guest retired surgeon and noted automotive figure Mark Moskowitz, MD

2Docs try to get excited about another hypercar, the Adrian Newey designed Red Bull street/track hypercar.  What a race! The British Grand Prix was fabulous, Steve-O and Stephan discuss the highlights.  2Docs welcome retired surgeon and noted automotive figure Mark Moskowitz, MD.  Dr. Moskowitz is a contributor for Sports Car Market Magazine, director & curator of the Museum of Automobile History, vice chairman of the board of directors of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and member of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group.  He’s a diehard English sports car fan and owns several Lotuses and Allards.

Saabaru!

Episode 20:  Mustang II Spotted. Guest interview with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Farin Smith: larger than life Texan, raconteur, motor cycle rider, race car driver, and Deputized SWAT Team member

2Docs recall and lament the surprisingly successful yet cringe worthy Mustang II.  They welcome Stephan's former trauma surgeon partner Dr. Farin Smith.  Dr. Smith hails from Texas, is larger than life, and very good with a knife.  Join us as he talks about how he balances the stress of being a trauma surgeon with speed.

Dr. Smith's daily '69 Camaro restorod when he's not on his motorcycle

Episode 19:  Aztek car spotting, Big Altima Energy, BMW launches M3 Touring (not the one we want), and 2Docs talk about the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race

Steve talks about seeing three Azteks in one day and why his friends still think he's an "Aztek guy". The 2Docs discuss the "Big Altima Energy" phenomenon as well as the fact that new car dealer inventories appear to be increasing. Then they get to the newly introduced BMW M3 Touring, which isn't the Touring they wanted. Finally Steve-0 and Stephan have a conversation about the thrilling but very dangerous Isle of Man TT motorcycle race.

Episode 18:  Funny Euro car names.  Squeezing unexpected automotive destinations into your vacation.  Famous BMW Euro delivery gone wrong.  EV road trip nightmare as told in WSJ.

2Docs open with car spotting on vacation and funny European car names.  Steve and Stephan talk about finding cool automotive sites to visit while vacationing.  Stephan saw an amazing curated collation at the Bilbao Guggenheim.  Steve-O visited the Gullwing specialists Paul Russell Restorations and the BMW Welt in Munich.  2Docs discuss the WSJ article describing the nightmare of a road trip in an EV.

Episode 17:  Ford announces time to change dealer model and announces on-line only sales.  Delorean reboot, really?  Steve-0 and Stephan talk about including automotive destinations into traveling.  2Docs discuss how they give patients and families news no-one wants to hear.

2Docs discuss the big announcement from Jim Farely, CEO of Ford, that it’s time the change the dealer model and how they’ll be moving to direct on-line sales for electric vehicles.  Back to the Future all over again?  Delorean announces a new EV, is this just another vaporware EV company?  2Docs talk about looking for car museums and collections to visit while they travel.   They close with discussing what they’ve learned during their careers as how to, how not to, inform patients and families of news no-one wants to hear.

Episode 16:  BMW M missed the mark with the M4 CSL. Goodbye to discontinued vehicles. Nissan: storied past, future. Stephan gets personal about the emotional toll of trauma.

Stephan rants about expensive gas and $75 limit when paying at the pump. 2Docs talk about the BMW M4 CSL: a disappointment. They discuss Nissan's storied past, their uncertain future, and Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape. Ford still can't get chips for Broncos and has them parked on Dirt Mountain. They give a eulogy to cars going out of production this year.

Episode 15:  Classic Mercedes sells for $143 million!!  Rise of SUVs/Crossover and fall of sedans.  Intense discussion of the serious risks of teenage drivers.

2Docs talk about the amazing record breaking sale by the Mercedes Museum of a classic 1955 300 SLR.  Car spotting:  Steve-0 sees a new Nissan Frontier and Stephan saw a 1978 Indy Pace Car Corvette and a GTO with a hood tach.  2Docs then talk about the rise of SUVs and Crossovers and the decline of sedans and wagons.  Stephan takes a deep dive into the sobering and sometimes tragic world of teenage driving.  He also gives advice on how you can keep your teen as safe as they can be in a car. 

Episode 14:  Good, bad, and weird car names.  Car features from the past we miss (and don’t).  Intro to teen driver safety.

Kentucky Derby Rich Strike reminds 2Docs of some of the greatest comeback stories in automotive racing. 2Docs discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the weird car names over the years.  They talk about car features they don't like and those they'd like to come back. Stephan goes over the frightening statistics of teen drivers as an introduction to next weeks deep dive on keeping teens safe.

Episdoe 12:  Miami GP:  Monaco with a tramp stamp.  2Docs take on the new Ford Bronco.  Jeep’s rollover history.  

2Docs discuss the Miami F1 Grand Prix and Audi and Porsche joining F1.  Toyota Supra finally now available with a manual transmission.  Everything you want to know about the new Ford Bronco.  Are Jeeps still a rollover risk?

I rolled a Jeep CJ7 in 1980

Episode 11:  Toyota is making way too few Gazoo Corollas.  Supercar’s maintenance sticker shock.  Is the South the new Motor City?  Does speed kill?

2Docs are not happy with Toyota’s decision to bring so few GR Corollas to the US.  They discuss the outrageous maintenance costs for supercars.  2Docs discuss the amazing migrations of automotive manufacturing to the South.  Stephan addresses how speed in the wrong place and time magnifies injuries and fatalities.

Episode 10:  Tesla’s huge first quarter sales. Used AMG V8s are going for big money. Overland van phenomenon.

2Docs discuss Tesla’s huge first quarter sales and used AMG V8s going for big money. They continue talking about #vanlife craze. Stephan discusses safety considerations unique to vans.

Episode 9:  Are manual transmissions doomed?

Remember: unsecured objects become projectiles in a crash.

2Docs mourn the impending death of the manual transmission.  Car spotting.  What does pull vs. push mean for an automotive dealership? Stephan discusses the dangers of unrestrained passengers and objects in your car. 

Episode 8:  Car features we love and hate. Safety options you should choose.

2Docs start with discussing the new Toyota GR Corolla and Acura Integra.  Hyundai is rolling out new vehicles and setting a new standard. They then move to talk about car features options they hate and are a must have.  Stephan goes through the history of automotive safety features and tells you why you should choose the optional safety packages.

Episode 7:  What's happened to Lexus? Keeping kids safe in cars.

Stephan and Steve talk about the Mitsubishi 3000GT and the Suburu BRAT.  What's happened to Lexus?  Stephan talks about keeping children safe in the back seat.  They're not little adults and need special attention when buckling them up.

Photo By zombieite - https://www.flickr.com/photos/zombieite/2947533153/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90524650

Episode 6: 4Runner Rant !  Has F1 become NASCARfied?

Steve and Stephan rant about the 4Runner and discuss everything F1 from last years controversial season ender to their all time favorites. They make the case that F1 has become all about the show like NASCAR. Stephan discusses F1’s quest for driver safety improvements over the years.

Episode 5:  New Range Rover.  Full size pickup trucks:  are they doomed and actually safe?

Steve and Stephan talk about the design of the new Range Rover. With the EV revolution and gas prices sky rocketing, are pickups doomed and are they safe?

Episode 4:  70-80s bumper stickers.  Do we need car dealers?  Are crash dummies stupid?

Steve and Stephan discuss their favorite bumper stickers from the 70s and 80s.  Stephan takes a deep dive into NHTSA's and IIHS's motor vehicle crash testing and the dummies that are along for the ride.

Episode 3:  VW transport ship Felicity Ace on fire!  Why did MB pull the V8?  Should school buses have seat belts?

Steve and Stephan talk about the loss of Volkswagen Group’s Felicity Ace transport ship.  Mercedes Benz’ oddly pulls the profitable V8 motor from the AMG 63 models. They address the topics of the collector car market.  Notably, Stephan takes on the polarizing topic of whether or not school buses should have seat belts?

Episode 2:  Has BMW lost their way and is there future for tuners like Shelby?  Anatomy of a crash.

Steve and Stephan answer the questions, has BMW lost its way, and do tuners like Shelby and Roush matter anymore? As a plus they discuss some cars they’ve spotted.  Stephan describes the anatomy of a car crash.

Episode 1:  Meet the Docs, EVs & keep your feet off the dash!

Steve Schutz and Stephan Moran are launching a new and different car podcast. Both guys are physicians and serious car enthusiasts: Steve has been reviewing new cars for almost 30 years, and Stephan is a trauma surgeon who has published in the automotive safety area and taken care of many car crash victims. Join them as they discuss automotive topics that matter to you.

In this episode, they introduce themselves, talk electric cars, and tell listeners why they should never put their feet on the dash.