Podcast Episodes

What We Can Learn From Jurassic Park [E194]

Episode 194

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Matt Fanslow dives into an unexpected but fascinating comparison between Jurassic Park and the auto repa…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Music, Metal, and Shop Morale [E193]

Episode 193

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Episode Highlights:

Metal Music & Culture

Matt opens with a quote from the documentary Metal: A Headbanger…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Titan Sub, Challenger, and Data [E192]

Episode 192

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In this thought-provoking episode, Matt Fanslow draws parallels between the tragic failures of the Titan…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Why Do We Really Use EGR? [E191]

Episode 191

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In this technical deep-dive, Matt Fanslow tackles the misconceptions surrounding Exhaust Gas Recirculati…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Beyond the Oil Change: What I Learned at the Quick Lube [E190]

Episode 190

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Key Discussion Points:

Introduction & Personal Anecdote

Explains his motivation for visiting a quick lube …

1 year, 2 months ago

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Analysis of the 2025 WrenchWay Technician Survey [E189]

Episode 189

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Key Takeaways:

Survey Demographics & Limitations

Skewed Representation: 62% of respondents had 20+ years o…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Ubuntu: "I Succeed Because You Succeed." [E188]

Episode 188

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Key Takeaways:

Ubuntu – What It Means

Ubuntu is an African philosophy that translates to "I am because we …

1 year, 3 months ago

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Mailbag Episode: Exhaust Gas Analyzers, Testing Catalytic Converters, and Troubleshooting ADAS [E187]

Episode 187

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In this episode, Matt Fanslow dives into listener-submitted questions, covering a wide range of automoti…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Reverse Benchmarking: Learning From What Others Do Poorly [E186]

Episode 186

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Key Discussion Points:

What is Reverse Benchmarking?

Traditional benchmarking focuses on studying what com…

1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hidden Advantages of ADHD [E185]

Episode 185

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Matt Fanslow discusses ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which he refers to as a neurodiv…

1 year, 3 months ago

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