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Cars That Matter

Cars That Matter

By: CurtCo Media
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Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people’s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today’s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes—with remorse—parted with them. From CurtCo Media. ​ On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.2025 CurtCo Media
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Episodes
  • Chip Foose: Designer of Custom Car Dreams
    May 6 2025

    Foose Design, founded by Chip Foose in 1998, has earned an international reputation for building some of the world’s most celebrated custom cars. Whether turning clunkers into dream rides on his ten-season hit series Overhaulin’, or winning six of hot rodding’s prestigious Ridler Award with his multi-million-dollar creations, this designer’s work is legend. The youngest inductee into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, Foose shares insights into his creative process, while explaining how advancements like AI and 3D printing are accelerating the design-to-production process in the automotive industry. Listen as Robert highlights Chip's iconic real-world designs, like the Phantom Prowler, as well as movie cars starring in Blade Runner, Gone in 60 Seconds, and beloved characters in Disney's Pixar Car franchise.

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    30 mins
  • Cars That Matter Season 2
    Apr 23 2025

    Robert Ross narrates the ultimate celebration of fine automobiles for anyone who collects or just appreciates the designs and pedigree of Cars That Matter. He emphasizes that while cars matter, the people behind them matter more. Cars That Matter is an exploration of automotive history, introducing listeners to the legends behind the world’s most important cars. With stunning visuals of classic and exotic vehicles in motion and on display, the trailer teases a series of in-depth conversations with designers, collectors, restorers, and show exhibitors. Each episode promises a unique deep dive into iconic cars, celebrating the craftspeople, culture, and passion that inspires all of us who love the automotive world.

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    2 mins
  • McKeel Hagerty, Hagerty Group, and The Next Generation of Car Collectors
    Feb 12 2025

    Robert dives into Hagerty Insurance with McKeel Hagerty, who shares initiatives for the next generation of car collectors, different ways that children can interact with cars--ways no generation has been able to experience it before, personal stories, predictions, and his unique approach car reporting.

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    45 mins

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