Podcast

The Classic Car Corner Podcast

Automotive, Leisure

The Classic Car Corner Podcast is a lively conversation about cars throughout the years, and the shared automotive experience. Join your hosts Jason Paynter and Eric Bensel as we explore the automotive landscape with our special guests. Covering a wide range of topics, we enjoy learning and sharing the human experience with the automobile; why we love cars, what is being collected, and when and what ignited that automotive spark. Come in and enjoy!

Episodes
114
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

114 episodes, newest first

  1. Omar El-Abed Whiskey Row Car Show Organizer and Auto Enthusiast LIVE at Cars in the Commonwealth 2026

    Season 2, Episode 116

    Show notes

    Recorded Live at the 2026 Car in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited to welcome Omar El-Abed to the M.P.U. Mobile Podcast Unit in our corner of 'The Main House' to share his automotive journey. Omar is a big supporter of the local car community as an enthusiastic supporter, but is also known for organizing the Whiskey Row Car Show. We are so thankful Omar took time from the show to join us, and share a fun conversation on building a car show, influences from cars, and so much more. What a fun show!

    20 min
  2. Sahil Krishnani Gumball 3000 Rally Porsche 977.2 911 Turbo S Live at the Cars in the Commonwealth 2026

    Season 2, Episode 115

    Show notes

    Recorded Live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited to welcome Sahil Krishnani and his families Porsche 877.2 911 Turbo S that has participated in the world renown Gumball 3000 Rally! We are honored to have Sahil take time from the show to join us and share his automotive story, how they arrived at the 977.2 911 Turbo S; how one applies to participate in the Gumball 3000 and all the fun involved.

    We had a great time and I know you will too!

    16 min
  3. CITC Nick Clark Competitive Drifter and Builder

    Season 2, Episode 114

    Show notes

    Recording live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth car show, we are excited have Nick Clark, a competitive drifter who built his drift car from a 350Z, which he shares how this car was selected, and the experiences of competitive drift car competitions. We are thankful for Nick talking time from the show to join us and share his automotive journey.

    18 min
  4. Good Vibes Garage Live at Cars in the Commonwealth 2026

    Season 2, Episode 113

    Show notes

    Recorded live at the 2026 Cars in the Commonwealth Car Show, we are excited the team at Good Vibes Garage took time from the show to join our mobile podcast studio in our corner of 'The Main House' to share the story of not only the business, but also what sparked their love of cars. At the end of this show you too will understand there are many good vibes at this garage! Stay to the end for exciting news from the team at Good Vibes Garage!

    39 min
  5. The First Car Project

    Season 1, Episode 111

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome Eric Benson and Ashley Borden to discuss how The First Car Project came to exist, and how the car community heard the need, and responded from all aspects of car care and support!

    The First Car Project (TFCP) is a nonprofit organization based in Kentucky that is dedicated to assisting young adults as they make the challenging leap from the foster care system to independent living. This transition can present numerous hurdles, with transportation being a significant barrier. TFCP seeks to tackle this issue head-on by offering these individuals a safe and dependable vehicle. Through a collaborative effort with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, TFCP ensures that recipients not only receive a vehicle but also the necessary training to upkeep and service it. With each car granted, we are not just providing transportation, but also opening up a world of possibilities and opportunities for these deserving individuals.

    Join us and learn how to get involved and how the local car community has joined together to support this effort.

    38 min
  6. Jeremy VanWert's 1956 Chevy - A Family Restoration

    Season 2, Episode 110

    Show notes

    We are excited to have Jeremy VanWert join us from California to share the story of his frame up restoration of the families 1956 Chevy. The restoration story is as amazing as the history of the car. Such a wonderful story about how one car mended relationships and brought a family back together. A fun and powerful story that you will enjoy.

    48 min
  7. Stephen Cox - Racing Driver, Television Host, Motorsport Journalist

    Season 2, Episode 109

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome Stephen Cox! A professional racing driver competing in the World Racing League sports car series, the Champcar Endurance Series, and the Super Cup Stock Car Series.

    Beyond the track, Stephen serves as a television host and CEO of Sopwith Motorsports Television Productions. You will recognize his voice for years on many automotive car programs, and motor spots journalism. He also built a really awesome car, listen and find out!

    Recognized as one of the sport’s most versatile drivers, Stephen has competed across an extraordinary range of disciplines—racing on both asphalt and dirt, navigating road courses and ovals, and driving everything from open-wheel cars to stock cars. He has even taken on the top tier of off-road desert racing. More impressively, Cox has achieved championships, victories, poles, or top-ten finishes in every category he has entered.

    Stephen is proudly supported by Stabil Brand Fuel Stabilizer, 303 Products, JR Fastener Corporation, http://carsnconvos.com/, and Geezzup Collector Cars.

    1 hr 15 min
  8. Colby Masterson Part Two

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome back automotive design student Colby Masterson, as he describes year two of automotive design school. Also joining us direct from Detroit is Colby's CCS automotive design instructor Jason White to share his experience and perspective of automotive design and methodology. The conversation on processes and practice for the hands on experience to creating and designing a car are discussed and what goes into growing an automotive designer.

    50 min
  9. Alex White Sue Distracted Driver.com Episode One

    Season 2, Episode 107

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome car enthusiast, attorney Alex White, founder of Alex R. White Lawyers PLLC, Sue Distracted Driver.com. Alex is an active member of the car community and supporter / sponsor of many local car activities including The First Car Project, Cars in the Commonwealth, Rad Revival, and so much more. On this episode we learn how the love of cars originated along with his passion for the law. We will call this show part one as there is so much more fascinating topics and projects to discuss!

    1 hr 9 min
  10. Lindsey Neighbors - Auto Enthusiast and Miss Beatersville

    Season 1, Episode 106

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome Lindsey Neighbors as she shares her automotive influences and experiences throughout the years, and what lead her to compete to be Miss Beatersville, of the Beatersville Car Show and a tasteful classic pin up car model.

    42 min
  11. Car chat with car enthusiast Ron Ladin

    Season 2, Episode 104

    Show notes

    Today we welcome fellow automotive enthusiast and car collector Ron Ladin to discuss his automotive journey! What's better than sharing car stories and cars collected over the years? Come in, grab a beverage and enjoy!

    38 min
  12. Monster Truck Designer/Builder/Driver Derick Anson Visits The Corner

    Show notes

    Ever want to drive a monster truck? Well, this show may be as close as we get as monster truck driver/designer/builder Derick Anson visits us to share his story, and the amazing engineering and fabrication that goes into creating these giants works of mechanical art!

    44 min
  13. The Skills USA Experience as Shared by a former Student, Instructor, and Facilitator

    Season 2, Episode 103

    Show notes

    We welcome Danny Pohl, representative of the Skills USA program to discuss in depth how this program partners with high school vocational programs to motivate and inspire the next generation of automotive collision and finishing technicians. We also welcome Brian Godoy, a graduate of the program to discuss the program and skills competition experience and how he found the automotive collision repair career field, and insights about the program from his instructor from Southern High School, Richard Garrity. This is a fascinating and fun conversation covering this program from all perspectives and so much more!

    1 hr 18 min
  14. Rick Shaw with Cadillac Trivia

    Season 2, Episode 103

    Show notes

    We welcome Rick Shaw founder of Rick Shaw realty and his daughter Angie Pryor to the show to discuss Ricks affinity for Cadillacs and other intriguing makes and models, and puts Jason, John, and Eric through some Cadillac trivia. Join in and enjoy the show and keep your own score card on how many answers you get right!

    44 min
  15. Colby Masterson Auto Design Student #101

    Season 2, Episode 101

    Show notes

    Auto Design Student Colby Masterson joins us to share his experiences of going into a field to design the next awesome vehicle! You don't want to miss this one and hear what it is like learning this field.

    35 min
  16. Elliot Slack I.B.F. HOTRODS

    Season 2, Episode 100

    Show notes

    Elliot Slack, co-founder (with his wife Melanie Slack) of I.B.F. Hotrods visits The Corner to share what I.B.F Hotrods is all about, including what is involved in building a custom hot rod. You can check out Elliot and Melanie at ibfhotrods.com, where you can see previous projects, contact details, and so much more! We had a fun time and we know you will too!

    1 hr 2 min
  17. CCC#99 Erwin Steenkamp SUPERGLASS

    Season 2, Episode 99

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome Edwin Steenkamp, owner of SUPERGLASS windshield repair to discuss the importance of the glass on your car. Did you know it is a structural component of the vehicle? Such an interesting and fun show, enjoy!!

    46 min
  18. CCC# 97 Inge & Pullen - Dry Ice Cleaning and Project Cars

    Show notes

    We welcome to The Corner Grant Inge of Inge Dry Ice Cleaning and Phillip Pullen of Pullen Motors to talk all about Dry Ice Cleaning and project Touareg. Dry Ice cleaning is here and we cover all the wonders that will have you wanting to get your car scheduled. We also welcome special guest Taylor Pullen and hear about her project car, and Phillips new rare to the USA VW Polo Harlekin. So much fun conversation, it is an automotive extravaganza!!!

    36 min
  19. CCC#96 The Sport of Drifting with Cody Martin

    Season 2, Episode 96

    Show notes

    We welcome Cody Martin to the Classic Car Corner Podcast to educate us on the sport of drifting. We've seen drifting on videos, on the big screen with car chases, even on rally cross racing, but Cody gives us the details to the competitive sport of drifting that happens on closed race track courses. So many myths busted, and we are illuminated to what really happens from the car setups, to competition day. A seasoned drift car driver with 16+ years of experience, join us for a fun conversation with a professional drift car race driver!

    36 min
  20. John Pampu Visits The Classic Car Corner Podcast!

    Show notes

    We are excited to welcome John Pampu to The Classic Car Corner! John is a long time automotive enthusiast, who has had a very rewarding career in the auto industry. He serves as an automotive coach to enthusiasts around the nation and his successful career in the insurance industry with his commitment to his clients have deemed John a highly respected automotive maven! We are thankful for the time John spent with us as he shares his fantastic stories and experiences.

    44 min