Episode 25: The Genesis Magma

Whiskey, Watches and Wheels

Summary
In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss their watches and drinks. They also talk about Casey's car, which he recently got back after 13 months in the shop. They then share a funny story about an encounter with an elderly couple at work. Casey also mentions his work in the operating room, and Savannah jokes about being an asshole. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the Genesis sub-brand and the introduction of the Magma sub-brand. They also talk about the performance divisions of other car manufacturers and the trend of offering appearance packages as add-ons. They mention the wrecked 993 turbo owned by an 81-year-old man who was hooning his car in Germany. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the unfortunate accidents involving Porsche cars, including a silver 911 that crashed into a river and a GT3 RS that also ended up in a river. They also talk about the appeal of air-cooled Porsches and the difference in driving experience between older and newer models. The conversation then shifts to the topic of manual transmissions and the enjoyment of driving cars with more feedback and involvement. They mention the Mazda Miata, Lotus Elise, and Honda Civic Type R as examples of fun and engaging cars to drive. The hosts also discuss the limitations of AI-generated audio and the need to find a program that allows for custom intros. They conclude by inviting listeners to connect with them on Instagram and thanking the guest for joining the conversation.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions, Watches, and Drinks
02:01 Casey's Car Returns After 13 Months
09:06 Jake's Engines and the Value of Custom Builds
14:20 Funny Encounter with an Elderly Couple
39:27 Introducing the Genesis Magma Sub-Brand
41:57 The Trend of Performance Divisions and Appearance Packages
44:12 The Wrecked 993 Turbo: A Tale of Hooning
44:29 Unfortunate Accidents and the Appeal of Air-Cooled Porsches
48:35 The Enjoyment of Driving Manual Transmissions
55:28 Fun and Engaging Cars to Drive
59:35 The Value of the Lotus Elise
01:02:21 Limitations of AI-Generated Audio
01:03:27 Connect with Us on Instagram