Tormenting Tarmac

Jorge Aquino

Welcome to Tormenting Tarmac. A podcast for automotive enthusiasts who enjoy discussing more than just the 0-100 times. It’s dedicated to the people that just enjoy the journey instead of worrying how quickly you’ll arrive at the destination. You’ll hear us discussing a wide variety of topics from our favorite types of cars, our appreciation of motorsport, our love of driving and much more. We welcome you to join us and torment the tarmac. Please enjoy!

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Friday · 1 hr 40 min
TT Episode 211: 19 years old and driving a Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren featuring Nicholas Sparacino
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, my guest is Nicholas Sparacino. Four years ago this kid was sitting in an SLR at The Bridge. This year he rolled in with his family's own. We are chatting what the SLR McLaren is actually like to drive once you get your foot in it, why you HAVE to drive these cars instead of letting them sit, buying what you can actually afford, and giving back to the car culture that raised him. The future of this hobby is in very good hands. Pour a whiskey sour, take your shoes off and enjoy Nick and I on this week's car podcast.
October 2 · 2 hr 6 min
TT Episode 210: Ryan Bahrke on why the Colorado Grand is amazing
Hi everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by good friend to the show Ryan Bahrke of That Car Show! Ryan alongside Lindsey Jesch and Dan Pilling have made That Car Show one of the very best automotive podcasts in the country over the course of the last 16 months. Their interviews with some of the most important people in automotive has put them on the map and they are as legit as they come. On top of that, for the last 5 years Ryan has been volunteering and writing up the vehicle descriptions as a contributing editor for the Colorado Grand, which is one of the premier car rallies in the world. He just got back from it, so as friends we decided to hop on and go 2 hours and discuss its prestige and why it has been so special the past 37 years. Please check out That Car Show on whichever platforms you have because they put out an amazing product. We are a motoring podcast, and enthusiasts never die.
October 2 · 2 hr 6 min
TT Episode 209: Jalopy Jeff describes his perfect automotive golden era
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by longtime friend Jalopy Jeff Sutton. Many of you know Jeff by now but if not, he is one of the biggest automotive content creators coming out of the Phoenix area. He does excellent work on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok. This week we chat about what we believe to be the golden era of automotive, why the Lexus LFA is more raw than people realize, Ford's marketing strategy on the Raptor R and how great are the Genesis products. You find us recording in my dining room while eating some delicious chicken wontons. We are a motoring podcast! And enthusiasts never die!
September 18 · 1 hr 10 min
TT Episode 208: Cole Walliser has the best 2 car solution possible!
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, we celebrate 5 years of this podcast and I am excited to welcome Cole Walliser to the show. Cole is well known throughout entertainment as the director of famous GlamBot. You will have seen it at almost every award show in Hollywood, it is awesome. But I bet you did not know that Cole is an enormous automotive enthusiast. We discuss his 91 Mercedes G Wagon 2 door diesel and he just picked up his new to him 992 GT3 6 speed this past holiday season. So yeah, his car credentials are pretty stout. We chat about where his love for cars started, the car culture he grew up in around Vancouver in BC, his love for the 458 and so much more. Plus we chat if his directing job and love for filmmaking affect his enjoyment of movie watching. It is a great conversation and I am so stoked we were able to make this happen. Huge thanks to Cole for hopping on the podcast. Enthusiasts never die!
September 11 · 1 hr 40 min
TT Episode 207: Alex Roy on what autonomy actually means for the enthusiast
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT. This week, I am so honored to welcome Alex Roy! Alex is known for his multiple adventures in the Cannonball world, his exceptional writing, eccentric car collection and as of late his consultancy in the world of autonomy. We have a fantastic discussion about how manufacturers actually used cannonball back in the day to appease the public on the automobile, why the E39 BMW M5 is the greatest sports sedan of all time, the story of his family escaping Europe in the second World War, and why Morgan is still fantastic as a brand to this day. This was an amazing discussion with one of the most fascinating dudes in all of automotive media. I look forward to doing more episodes with Alex. This is a motoring podcast, and enthusiasts never die!
September 4 · 1 hr 7 min
TT Episode 206: Jonny Lieberman thinks the Lamborghini Temerario is pretty fun!
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, Jonny Lieberman stops by to talk shop. We are chatting him having just driven the new Audi Nuvolari, why he actually really likes the new Lamborghini Temerario, how McLaren needs to step up their naming scheme and so much more. Always a treat when Lieberman stops by. Give him a follow on IG @jonnylieberman and make sure you are subscribed to his youtube channel Driving with Jonny. We are a motoring podcast. Enthusiasts never die!
August 28 · 2 hr
TT Episode 205: Cars are a great excuse to foster deeper relationships featuring Manuel Carrillo the 3rd
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! On this week's episode, I welcome Manuel Carrillo. Manuel is a great a automotive writer, editor, presenter and probably has the best head of hair in automotive media today. We have been friends for a while but this was the first time we had time to actually do a show together and it was well worth the wait. We discuss his 77 911 S aka Project Stork, his trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats to witness and cover the breaking of the speed record with a hydrogen powered vehicle, the $40 million Luce and of course, meeting the icon Jodie Sweedin. This was an amazing conversation and it goes to show that no matter where you are in life, if you have dreams nothing should stop from trying to achieve them. Just do it. An enormous thanks to Manuel for his time and friendship. Make sure you follow him on his social account mc3films and and his website mc3films.com We are a motoring podcast. Enthusiasts never die!
August 21 · 2 hr 8 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 204: If it's good enough, it doesn't matter where you are featuring Jeff Glucker of Motor1 and Hooniverse
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am honored to welcome Jeff Glucker of Motor1.com and of Hooniverse. Jeff is a fantastic automovtive journalist based in Southern California. Having created his own platform with Hooniverse and writing for various publications, his list of adventures is vastly extensive. We discuss his cannonball run with Audi and Electrify America, his whale watching adventure with the G90 M5 Touring, going to Africa with his family for the safari trip of a life time, and so much more. Jeff is the epitome of the last of a dying breed in automotive journalism. Which pains me to write that but at the same time makes me and should make us all strive for that level of adventure. It was awesome getting a chance to have a great conversation with a sensational storyteller and friend. Make sure you check out Jeff on Instagram @hooniversejeff, his Youtube channel @hooniverse and you can find a lot of writing currently at Motor1.com. This is a motoring podcast, and it's where the enthusiasts never dies.
August 14 · 1 hr 27 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 203: Sotheby's is selling vin number 1 of the Luce at Car Week and it has us re-evaluating car culture
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I welcome Matt Engdall! A talented photographer based out of the Phoenix area who specializes in a variety of car focuses. We discuss his car journey, which is actually quite interesting, his photography courses, and yes we of course discuss and preview Car Week. Huge shoutout to Matthew and enjoy episode 203 of Tormenting Tarmac, a motoring podcast.
August 7 · 1 hr 33 min
Tormenting Tarmac 202: It's controlled chaos featuring David Patterson aka That Dude in Blue
What is going on everyone and welcome back to your favorite motoring podcast, TT! This week, the fun doesn't stop as one of automotive Youtube's OGs makes his first appearance on the show, the legend David Patterson aka That Dude in Blue.David has been on YouTube putting out exceptional content for well over a decade starting from vlogging with his well known S197 Mustang GT aka Smurf, and being one of the most well known content creators who focused on modified cars. We discuss his beginnings from starting in Virginia and how it is a much bigger hub for unique car culture due to the military base there, and deciding to make the move to Atlanta to further expand the channel and himself. Additionally we chat about the strains that the state of California can put on the culture and his thoughts on where YouTube is and where it is going. It is a fascinating discussion and it was the biggest of treats to have someone that has made a name for himself in the automotive media space.Make sure you check out David's other side hustles Patterson car care and projectcarexchange.com.Big thanks to David for his time.Enthusiasts never die!
July 31 · 1 hr 53 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 201: Another Papa Tarmac and Swagggles masterpiece featuring Sarah Jilla
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! We are back at it after dropping our 200th episode. But we continue to grind. This week, I welcome back friend to the show Sarah Jilla calling in from New York City. Sarah is low key a social media mastermind and works behind the scenes of some awesome automotive brands in NYC such as Viva Bastardo, Stray Dog Classics and the new Hidden Roads projects. Additionally, she was kind enough to share her brilliance for our new branding at the show. We chat about the nehind the scenes, Excursions and why they are so cool, is the current gen Bronco the best camera car in the world and we discuss her love hate relationship with British cars. All that and so much more. So bring out the lobsters! And enjoy episode 201 of TT. Enthusiasts never die!
July 24 · 1 hr 21 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 200: Sometimes, it's proving to the world it was wrong featuring Ed Bolian of VinWiki
Hello everyone and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast. Today, we celebrate our 200th episode. An insane milestone that I am still trying to process. To celebrate, Ed Bolian of VinWiki joins us on this episode. One of the best story tellers in automotive, a Lamborghini savant and guru of all things Cannonball. We go all over and as expected, he does not disappoint. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it. If you are living under a rock, please check out and subscribe to the VinWiki youtube channel and the Ed Bolian channel and check out the VinWiki app as well. These last 4 and a half years have been an amazing roller coaster and I look forward to more years of bringing you great interviews. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Enthusiasts never die!
July 17 · 2 hr 9 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 199: The Big 3 featuring Jhae Pfenning and Devante Mack
What is going on everyone and welcome to episode 199 of Tormenting Tarmac. On this special episode, I am joined by my friends and fellow podcasters Jhae Pfenning of Hard Parking and Devante Mack of the Mackism Effect. We get together to celebrate the last near 5 years of TT and have a variety of different conversations including my dreams guests, what the next steps of TT are, what Jhae and Devante have learned over the years of media and how does the original Fast and the Furious hold up 25 years later? All that and much more on this week's episode of TT. We will see you next week for the long awaited 200th episode. Please check out the Mackism Effect and Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning on any of your streaming platforms. Enthusiasts never die!
July 10 · 1 hr 13 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 198: Authenticity is more important than ever featuring Hootie of Valve and Piston
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week I am joined by old friend to the show Hootie of Valve and Piston. Hootie is the curator behind this amazing Instagram page as well as one of the founders behind the 24 Hours of Montauk, which is quickly becoming one of the best events in the country. We discuss what is cooking up for the 6th edition of the rally, his new 1968 Ford F-250 Highboy, why authenticity matters so much in this current age of social media, and he gives his incredible take on the current market of high end cars. It is a fantastic episode and I hope you all enjoy! Be sure to check out @valveandpiston on IG and be sure to keep up with the @24heuresdumontauk page for what's coming in September. Enthusiasts never die!
July 3 · 1 hr 10 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 197: The Velocity Invitational is BACK! featuring Ali Hoff and Dylan Orluck
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by good friends to the show Ali Hoff (President of Partnerships at the Velocity Invitational) and Dylan Orluck of DuPont Registry. We are also joined by friend to the show Gian Paolo Scorzo for a small bit of time but he had to hop off for an emergency. GP will be featured again on another episode in the very near future. After a 20 month wait, the Velocity Invitational made its grand return to Sonoma Raceway in late May and Ali and Dylan were boots on the ground for the entire weekend. We go behind the scenes of the weekend of, plus everything it takes to put on this enormous task of an event. Additionally, Dylan attended Retromobile in Paris and it basically changed the way he looks at automotive events. All that and much more on this episode. Enthusiasts never die!
June 26 · 1 hr 41 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 196: The market manipulation of 2026 featuring Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren
What is going everyone and welcome back to TT. This week I am joined by two of my oldest guests, Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren. We pick up a little bit on the Ferrari Luce discussion and debate whether or not it’s truly meant for the Chinese market, Alex has tripled her mileage on her Vantage, Steven still truly needs a Murci and we get Steven’s side of the story on how he proposed to Alex last fall. All that plus we point the differences between 2023 car market bubble and the one in 2026. It’s always a treat to have Steven and Alex and I hope you all enjoy.
June 19 · 1 hr 35 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 195: Camaro SS vs Turbo 1LE, which is better? Featuring Ron and Rechelle Morris
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by my good friend and original co-founder of Tormenting Tarmac, Ron Morris and his lovely wife Rechelle. If you are familiar with the history of this podcast, you will remember this used to be a two man show. Ron is back for his yearly appearance and we are here to have fun. We chat about how funny the car market is, whether or not buying a Camaro turbo 1LE is a better track car than the bigger brother the Camaro Super Sport and fast mid 2000's SUVs. It is always a treat to have my brother hop on as well as Rechelle who is also family. Please enjoy this little throwback style episode. Enthusiasts never die!
June 12 · 1 hr 48 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 194: The Ferrari Luce situation featuring Rae Roberts and Michael McCarthy
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I welcome back my friends race car driver Michael McCarthy and automotive artist Rae Roberts back to the show. We are chatting a lot but in particular we discuss in detail the BMW M3 CS with a 6 speed and Rae and I's differences with BMW's current product, and the 3 of us giving our candid thoughts regarding the brand new Ferrari Luce. And boy do we have thoughts. Enjoy Rae, Michael and myself on TT 194. Enthusiasts never die!
May 31 · 1 hr 49 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 193: Should RWB be compared to Guntherwerks and Singer? Featuring Sam McKay and Kayla Rundle
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! Apologies for the small hiatus, work and family got a little busy but we are back. This week, I am joined by my good friends, the recently married Sam and Kayla McKay aka Kayla Rundle and we are just catching up and having great car culture conversation while we are at it. We discuss how Sam's been adding miles to the LS swapped E30 and wants to restart the project on the olive green E30, Kayla's Camaro updates and her upcoming trip to Palm Springs with BMW and Continental tires. Plus we have an interesting chat as to whether or not RWB should be compared to hot rod specialists Gunther Werks and ReImagined by Singer. And lastly, Kayla tries to convince Sam and I that the LS E30 is a great cannonball car option. All that and so much more on the 193rd installment of TT. You can find Sam's company Detail Club on instagram @detailclubaz and Kayla's youtube channel is @kaylarundle. Enthusiasts never die!
May 15 · 1 hr 55 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 192: Is the restomod world oversaturated? Featuring Zack Klapman
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, old friend to the show Zack Klapman of the Smoking Tire joins me on the road to 200 episodes. We are chatting about the F355 Evoluto, whether the restomod world is oversaturated, his thoughts on the G87 M2 CS and Zack tells us about his amazing time competing in his very first WRL race! As always, I am grateful for Zack's time and his friendship to our show over the years. Please make sure to check out everything the Smoking Tire featuring himself and Matt Farrah. Enthusiasts never die!

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