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V8 Radio Podcast

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The V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste (SEMA Show, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV) and Mike Clarke (V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Industry Guy) cover the classic and muscle car car scene from a regular car guy perspective. This automotive podcast covers Muscle Car and Hot Rod events, cars being built and restored at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV videos, Muscle Car Of The Week videos, and their own classic car projects. Of course, there's always automotive trivia questions and lots of unplanned banter on this muscle car podcast, delivering a fun and laid-back show that makes a perfect companion to your own automotive garage adventures.

Location:

Red Bud, IL

Description:

The V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste (SEMA Show, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV) and Mike Clarke (V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Industry Guy) cover the classic and muscle car car scene from a regular car guy perspective. This automotive podcast covers Muscle Car and Hot Rod events, cars being built and restored at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV videos, Muscle Car Of The Week videos, and their own classic car projects. Of course, there's always automotive trivia questions and lots of unplanned banter on this muscle car podcast, delivering a fun and laid-back show that makes a perfect companion to your own automotive garage adventures.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Trophy Tales, Tire Tech, and Timeless Rides: V8 Radio Podcast

7/6/2025
Mike's Award Winning GTO, Automotive Trivia, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Wins, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast! Join hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke for an award-winning episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, recorded live from Kevin’s personal garage! This episode is packed with automotive enthusiasm, car show triumphs, shop updates, and intriguing trivia that will keep gearheads glued to their speakers. Mike shares the thrill of winning a trophy for his 1967 GTO at the Chicagoland Motor Expo, while the duo dives into the nuances of car show judging, the evolution of tire technology, and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop’s latest projects. From a heartwarming Buick Regal surprise to a rare 1969 Charger restoration, this episode celebrates the passion and stories behind classic cars. Plus, stick around for the reveal of their automotive trivia answers that spark lively debates! Our Fearless Hosts Cover: https://www.v8speedshop.com https://www.v8radio.com #V8Radio #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #CarShow #GTO #BuickRegal #DodgeCharger #CarRestoration #V8SpeedShop #AutomotivePodcast #CarTrivia #ClassicCarCommunity #Gearhead #AutoEnthusiast Subscribe today and never miss an episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Duration:01:17:44

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Special Guest Ziggy Sadler Joins the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Team, V8 Radio is 9, Q-Ball Anniversary, Trivia and More

5/20/2025
Ziggy Joins The V8 Team Join us as we welcome Hot Rod and Custom Car legend Ziggy Sadler to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Team! Ziggy lived the enthusiast car culture in Australia for decades and recently came to the USA to join Team V8. We met at the SEMA Show as a judge for the Mother's Shine Award and have been friends for nearly 20 years. We learn about Ziggy's experience and chat about the importance of design, plus Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke's 2 year V8 anniversary, the 9 year anniversary of the V8 Radio Podcast, Automotive Trivia, and much more on this Gonzo episode! Please subscribe, and check out the V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com https://www.v8radio.com

Duration:01:29:48

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Springtime Events, Fantasy 4 Wheelers, Your Car Legacy, Automotive Trivia and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

4/29/2025
Let's get summer on the road! Join hosts Kevin Oeste and guest Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast as they dive into the excitement of the upcoming Street Machine Nationals event, chat about your car’s legacy, design a fantasy desert cruiser, share riveting automotive trivia, and have a few laughs along the way. Tune in for an engaging mix of car talk and fun—don’t forget to listen and subscribe today! https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com #V8RadioPodcast #StreetMachineNationals #CarTalk #AutomotiveTrivia

Duration:01:14:43

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Playing Fetch With Your Inner Labrador, LED Headlights, Simple Fixes, & Car Trivia on the V8 Radio Podcast!

3/17/2025
Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about how you can find far more enjoyment and success when working on your car - or any other part of life - by channeling your "inner labrador" and keeping a positive frame of mind and focusing on the outcome. You control your thoughts, thoughts control feelings. We'll explain. Also, hang around for Q's LED headlight upgrade on the '67 Pontiac GTO and Kevin's triumph over silent horns on the '62 Ford Galaxie, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! #carpodcast #v8radio #postiveoutlook https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com

Duration:01:25:18

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Muscle Car Restoration Updates, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

3/3/2025
The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion! Hang out with Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke with Muscle Car project updates from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, insights on overthinking your project, muscle car videos, automotive trivia, and much more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! #carpodcast #automotivepodcast #v8radio #musclecarpodcast 1973 Duster Photos and Video: https://v8speedshop.com/73Duster https://www.v8radio.com

Duration:01:07:28

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Catching Up and New Cool Car Builds at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

1/19/2025
Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover the 2024 SEMA Show and Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and preview some cool new Black Label concept cars from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! They pack a ton into this episode, including some new Automotive Trivia contest questions, so clear some space between your ears for the latest V8 Radio Podcast! https://www.v8speedshop.com/concepts https://www.v8speedshop.com #v8speedshop #customcars #carpodcast Be sure to like and subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast for more episodes!

Duration:01:21:32

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PRI President Mike Good, Automotive Trivia, and Much More at the 2024 PRI Show V8 Radio Podcast

12/20/2024
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Mike Good joins Kevin Oeste, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke, and Brian Wibbenmeyer in this on-location episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Although not new to the industry, 2024 marked Mike Good's first PRI Show as President, and the racing business trade show was a huge success. Hear a bit about what makes Good tick, automotive trivia, and the usual V8 Radio Banter on this episode! Recorded at the 2024 PRI Show Podcast Paddock. #prishow #v8radio #podcast #v8radiopodcast #carpodcast https://www.v8radio.com https://www.prishow.com

Duration:00:49:29

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Triple Crown Of Rodding on the V8 Radio Podcast

9/20/2024
Join Mike "Q-Ball" Clark and Kevin Oeste for a trip to the 2020 Triple Crown of Rodding hot rod show in Nashville Tennessee! Q and Kevin had the pleasure of running the stage, video, and conducting interviews, but also had time to record a mini V8 podcast right from the stage. There's that plus Automotive trivia and other shenanigans on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! Links From The Episode: Triple Crown Of Rodding Event: https://www.triplecrownofrodding.com V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com #triplecrownofrodding #hotrodshow #v8radio #podcast

Duration:01:05:37

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SpeedWeek Highlights, GTO Upgrades, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Updates, Auto Trivia and Much More on V8 Radio!

8/25/2024
The V8 Radio Team is On The Air! This time, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover stories from the recent 2024 Bonneville SpeedWeek, and not the same stuff others are sharing! Mike made some upgrades to the dashboard of his 1967 Pontiac GTO, and Kevin goes off on a car audio tangent including inviting listeners to create some technology so he can play with it. There's a tease of some new V8TV Videos, new Bonneville Up To Speed Podcasts, Automotive Trivia, and much more, so we hope you have your mental garage cleaned out, because this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is going to fill it! Links From The Episode: V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast: https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com V8TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@V8TV #carpodcast #v8radio #speedweek #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #podcast #musclecars

Duration:01:21:19

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1962 Buick Electra Convertible Updates, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

6/19/2024
On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball" Clarke are joined by Kevin's childhood friend Paul as they chat about recent progress Paul has made to his yellow 1962 Buick Electra convertible. This is the car that David Freiburger and Rob Kinnan once owned back in the Car Craft Magazine days. Also, you'll hear a dip into Kevin's radio history, and of course there is Automotive trivia and a bunch of other laughs. Check out the latest at https://www.v8radio.com! Paul's Buick Pics: https://v8speedshop.com/62Buick #v8radio #podcast #carpodcast

Duration:01:32:24

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Special Guest Kelle Oeste and Her Run for SEMA Board Of Directors on V8 Radio Podcast

5/10/2024
V8 Speed and Resto Shop Owner Kelle Oeste is on the ballot for the 2024 SEMA Board Of Directors, and she joins Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke on the latest V8 Radio Podcast to share the news and to talk about what she's prepared to contribute should she be elected. Kelle has loads of valuable of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket industry and in SEMA committees like the Hot Rod Industry Alliance and the SEMA Show, so it's a great opportunity for her to increase her volunteer capacity to help even more business like ours. And we didn't leave out the Automotive Trivia and a few laughs, so it's another inimitable episode of V8 Radio! #v8radio #kelle4sema #v8radiopodcast https://www.kelle4sema.com https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com

Duration:01:06:02

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V8 Speed and Resto Shop Parts Guy Brian Wibbenmeyer Guest, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

4/5/2024
V8 Speed and Resto Shop Parts Manager Brian Wibbenmeyer joins Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! Brian and Q are the parts-finding powerhouse that keeps the V8 Speed and Resto Shop rolling, and although we've mentioned him on the show before, it was high time to have him as a guest. Brian has lots of great stories from car events, the G-Body life, and even brought some great Automotive Trivia! Get it all in this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! http://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com #v8radio #v8speedshop

Duration:01:31:28

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Olympic GTO, Detroit Autorama, The Power Of Nostalgia, Automotive Trivia and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

3/8/2024
V8 Radio Podcast Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are back with a new episode, this time chatting about a Pontiac GTO in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop owned by a true Olympian! Hear all about it along with a fun excursion down nostalgia lane as Kevin tracked down a rare radio for his custom Dodge Van. The Automotive Trivia questions flow, as do a bunch of laughs and other nonsense on the V8 Radio Podcast! https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com #nostalgia #classiccars #pontiacgto #carpodcast

Duration:01:00:44

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FAST Muscle Cars, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Project Updates, Automotive Trivia and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

2/29/2024
Just how fast are F.A.S.T. Muscle Cars? We'll find out about the Factory Appearing Stock Tire class of racing. V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke also share some project car updates, Automotive Trivia, and much more on V8 Radio! https://www.fastdrags.com/ https://www.v8radio.com

Duration:01:00:38

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2024 Grand National Roadster Show, Lions Automobilia Foundation, SoCal Open House, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast

2/9/2024
Put on your shades and crank up the tunes, gearheads! This week's V8 Radio Podcast takes us on a sun-soaked California cruise through the epicenter of custom car culture. We buckle up for: The legendary 2024 Grand National Roadster Show:Delving into automotive history at the Lions Automobilia Foundation:Caffeine and classics at Donut Derelicts:A peek inside SoCal Speed Shop: That's not all! We'll kick things off with some stump-the-chumps automotive trivia, answer your burning car questions, and share plenty of laughs and good times along the way. So, grab your favorite beverage, fire up the engine of your imagination, and join us for a California dreamin' episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! https://www.lionsautomobilia.org https://www.est1946.com/ https://rodshows.com/grand-national/ https://www.donutderelicts.com/ https://www.v8speedshop.com/contact Subscribe today and never miss a ride! Bonus: Share your favorite California car memories and photos in the comments below!

Duration:00:58:15

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Cruise into Nostalgia with the Latest V8 Radio Podcast: Unveiling a Cutlass Supreme & More!

2/6/2024
Tune in for a thrilling ride down memory lane with the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo of Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke. This episode is packed with exciting content that will pique your interest, whether you're a seasoned restoration pro or a casual admirer of automotive history. Here's a sneak peek at what awaits you: Kevin's Creative Hub Revealed: Dive into a tour of Kevin's brand new creative haven, a space brimming with inspiration and sure to spark your curiosity. What innovative projects are brewing within its walls? Tune in to find out! Preserving the Past: Resurrecting Old Recordings and Videos: As the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and V8TV gear up for their 20th anniversary, the conversation delves into the fascinating process of rediscovering and digitizing old recordings and videos. This is a treasure trove of automotive history waiting to be unearthed! The Unveiling of a Beauty: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible: Kevin Q-Ball touch on the stunningly restored 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible, a long-time family heirloom car brought back to life by the skilled hands at V8 Speed and Resto. Fueling Your Automotive Knowledge: Automotive Trivia Challenge: Put your car knowledge to the test with a fun and engaging automotive trivia challenge hosted by the dynamic duo. Are you ready to show off your expertise? And Much More! This episode is just a taste of the exciting content packed into this latest V8 Radio Podcast. Buckle up for laughter, insightful discussions, and a healthy dose of automotive passion. Don't miss out on this thrilling ride! Subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast today and be the first to experience the latest automotive adventures with Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke. P.S. Share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below! What aspect are you most excited about? What car-related stories would you like to hear in the future? Let's keep the conversation rolling! Ed Tillrock Art: https://edtillrockpencilspecialist.bigcartel.com/category/large-painting-prints-giclee-print-selections

Duration:01:15:47

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Previewing the 20th Anniversary of V8TV on-location from the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis on the V8 Radio Podcast!

12/15/2023
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of V8TV Productions, Inc., and the start of the V8TV television show, which spawned the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and this very podcast! On this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kelle Oeste, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke, and Kevin Oeste preview the V8 20th anniversary recorded live at the PRI Paddock and Podcast Stage at the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis. There are lots of great things in store, and automotive trivia, all waiting inside the V8 Radio Podcast! #PRIShow #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #v8radio https://www.prishow.com https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com

Duration:00:55:12

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2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Recap, Automotive Trivia, on the V8 Radio Podcast

12/3/2023
Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about their recent trip to Chicago for the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show! The 2023 MCACN show brought out hundreds of the most amazing Muscle Cars in the world, and Kevin was once again honored to help unveil some of the Featured Restorations and Emcee the event. Keep your eye on our V8TV YouTube and Muscle Car Of The Week channels for new videos from the event. Of course, there's automotive trivia and some other nonsense along the way, making it a legendary episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! #mcacn2023 #musclecars #musclecarandcorvettenationals #mcacn https://www.mcacn.com https://www.musclecaroftheweek.com https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com/jobs

Duration:00:48:40

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2023 SEMA Show Recap, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast

11/21/2023
Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about their recent trip to Las Vegas for the 2023 SEMA Show, the week-long center of the automotive aftermarket universe. The SEMA Show is loaded with cars, new parts, and events, but Kevin feels this year was more about the personal connections than anything else. Of course, there's automotive trivia and some other nonsense along the way, making it another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! #semashow #sema2023 #v8radio #podcast https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com/jobs https://www.semashow.com

Duration:01:12:53

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2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Preview Special Episode of V8 Radio Podcast

10/27/2023
Muscle Car fans from around the world are gearing up for the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago, and we have MCACN Managing Partner Bob Ashton on the V8 Radio Podcast for an exclusive show preview! We are really looking forward to seeing legendary designer, engineer, and racer Peter Brock at the show, in addition to all the amazing cars! Bob, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke throw down automotive trivia questions, laughs are had, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! https://www.mcacn.com https://www.v8radio.com #carpodcast #v8radio #mcacn #musclecarandcorvettenationals

Duration:00:56:49