Two Guys Garage Podcast

Brothers Custom Automotive hot rod builder Bill Jagenow joins Willie and Kevin for a lively conversation all about their shared passion for Bonneville Speed Week. They discuss the raw essence of land speed racing, revealing the emotional stakes and deep history of the Bonneville Salt Flats, including the military's top-secret presence at the now historic Wendover Airfield and the record-breaking life of automotive hero AB Jenkins. From the competitive challenge over a 164 MPH record to the tragic loss of a fellow racer, the guys consider how the salt is a place of both triumph and final tribute, culminating in a powerful, high-speed ceremony for the late icon, Gene Winfield. 

Third-generation Motor City fabricator Joe Holyfield of Jaks Speed Lab joins the podcast to explore extreme custom builds and why driving wild, scratch-and-dent-friendly vehicles beats agonizing over flawless show-car paint. Drawing on his Motor City heritage and background working in Detroit plants and restoring hot rods at Pratt & Miller, Joe breaks down the specs of his 2,300-pound, 500 HP Coyote-powered MGB widebody, his past 35-inch-tired "Sick Kitty" XJ12 Jaguar, and his latest creation: a 4WD rock-crawling 73 Mustang convertible riding on 40-inch tires that’s built for off-road Gambler runs. Strap in for a conversation about big motors, small cars, and why perfection is overrated when 40-inch tires are on the table. 

In this episode, former Ford engineer Kevin Byrd and former magazine Editor and Content Director REVan Evan Smith reveal the full, untold story of Ford’s secret Boss 351 V10 Mustang. They discuss how the unauthorized "skunkworks" team secretly engineered the 11-second naturally aspirated engine and how one of the prototypes was hidden away for two decades before finally being restored and inducted into the Ford Heritage Collection.

From video game inspiration to shaping modern racing performance, industry legend Reggie Wynn joins the guys once again to break down his next big chapter and talk all things boost. The crew discusses how advanced in-house R&D is revolutionizing the aftermarket, the rise of 50-state emissions-compliant factory upgrades, and why platforms like the Ford EcoBoost, BMW B58, and twin-turbo Corvette are rewriting the rules of street performance. 

Kevin and Willie sit down with King of the Hammers champion Brad Lovell to talk about his storied career and the upcoming "Build for Off Road" Adventure Ride. He gives a glimpse into the highs and lows of competing and reveals how the anticipated trip will test both man and machine in a different way than a high-stakes race, highlighting the camaraderie and shared struggle that makes off-roading so special. 

Garen Nicoghosian, Head of Design at Multimatic Inc. and former Ford Racing Design Manager, joins the podcast to discuss bringing legendary machines like the Ford GT, S197 Mustang, and NASCAR Fusion from a clean sheet of paper to the show floor and track. Garen breaks down his journey into automotive design, balancing strict aerodynamics with striking aesthetics, and translating a lifelong passion into a storied career.

Rick Love of Vintage Air returns to the podcast with an exploration of the history and technology behind modern A/C systems. “Our expectations for when we’re driving our hot rods or our muscle cars have changed a lot through the years” states Rick, “and part of that is the expectation of comfort when you’re running down the road.” Tune in as he and the guys discuss how new components have made it easier than ever to add efficient cooling to classic cars, transforming them into comfortable and reliable daily drivers.

The guys are celebrating simultaneous milestone anniversaries as their 400th episode of the podcast coincides with the 25th season of the TV show. Kevin’s the veteran of the pair, having logged 18 years as co-host, with Willie the newbie at a mere 15! Highlights of the warmly personal look back over their extended partnership include tales of their crazy history together, like things they’ve endured and gone through and picked up along the way – from the time Willie turned a NASCAR car into a coffee table (“Yeah, that was the most costly Two Guys adventure ever!”) to the funniest things that never made it to the TV screen. “It’s been a pretty awesome ride!” observes Kevin, while Willie notes, “We do it for the cause, not the applause.”

Adam Christian, GT40 Engineer at Llama Bite, joins the guys for an inside look at how builders are using tech like 3D printing and scanning, laser cutting, and CAD to overcome budget and space limitations and make this once-exclusive hobby accessible to everyone. Adam reveals his secrets for creating custom parts by leveraging online services, using 3D-printed plastic for metal forming, and working smarter to get professional results.

The 'Godfather of Godzilla,' Brian Wolfe, returns to the podcast with an inside look at his active shop experiments, sharing fresh dyno data with Kevin and Willie on how off-the-shelf street cams, E85 fuel, and twin-turbo setups are currently pushing Ford’s 7.3L Godzilla engine past 1,800 horsepower. Brian breaks down the real-world build costs for home mechanics and reveals how he's prepping this high-boost street engine for his son's New Edge Mustang. 

The guys welcome Garret Gibeau, a Product Development Engineer from AMSOIL, for a deep dive into the fascinating world of lubricants. They explore the company's pioneering history—from its founder creating the first synthetic oil in 1972—to its modern mission of engineering innovative products that push past industry standards for peak performance.

Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret returns to the podcast to discuss how real-world track failures drive their lab innovation—leading to exclusive co-branded partnerships, the new Turbo Primer, and an eight-years-in-the-making "time-release" break-in oil. He explains to the guys how bridging the gap between race day mechanics and lab coat scientists allows them to solve extreme dry-start turbo wear, measure controlled component seating, and build high-performance lubricants backed by the top engine builders in the industry. 

Kevin and Willie welcome legendary Top Fuel drag racer Clay Millican to the podcast once again. Clay shares his journey from a childhood dream to a 27-year career, offering an inside look at the indescribable feeling of mind-bending G-forces and speeds, his rigorous race-day schedule, and the vital teamwork required to run a 338-mph "rocketship." 

Just like shoehorning a big block into a muscle car, custom builder Bryan Fuller knows what it takes to translate classic hot-rodding to the water. On this episode, he and the guys go under the hood of Fuller’s rare 1966 Correct Craft—featuring the Le Mans-winning 427 Ford side-oiler, custom teak decks, and reverse-rotation dyno gremlins—before revealing how he scored a 1952 Chris-Craft for just $1,100 to prepare it for a modern Hemi resto-mod. Whether you're turning wrenches on asphalt or on the water, this episode proves that true hot-rodding isn't about the surface beneath you—it's about the horsepower, the craftsmanship, and never leaving anything stock. 

Kevin and Willie dive deep into the technical side of car audio and the ever growing off-road and marine audio advancements with Kicker’s John Myers. Sharing some of his 46 years of audio installation knowledge, John breaks down the science behind passive and active crossovers, reveals the secret to finding the true power of an amplifier, and shows how Kicker's extensive free online resources can help anyone become an audio expert. 

With 156 turns, unpredictable mountain weather, and less than 50% oxygen at the finish line, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is one of the most demanding motorsports events on the planet. Willie and Kevin are joined once more by Colorado’s own Travis Smith from Pinnacle Motorsports - right in the middle of race-week practice for the 104th running of the climb. They’ll talk suspension, extreme altitude, and turbocharging a Porsche GT4 for America’s most dangerous mountain race.

Kevin and Willie dive deep into the world of hardcore off-roading with guests Ian Johnson of Big Tire Garage and Nate Pickel of Dirt Lifestyle. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Ian’s upcoming epic Build for Off Road Adventure Ride, a massive trek of drivers and sponsors from Big Bear to Las Vegas that will test the limits of man and machine with legendary obstacles and treacherous terrain. Willie B will be along for the ride, too, pushing his own custom-built rig to its very limits and tackling these one-of-a-kind challenges head-on. 

Longtime friend, expert fabricator, and instructor Mark Prosser returns to the podcast to demystify the intimidating world of aluminum TIG welding. Mark breaks down the physics of aluminum, explaining how to manage high-maintenance oxide layers, why modern AC polarity does the heavy lifting, and how to master fast travel speeds. He and the guys also debate the merits of table heat sinks, analyze torch angles, and discuss why old-school pure green tungsten belongs in the trash compared to modern Trimix. 

Whether for off-road, on the street, or at the track, your vehicle’s ignition system is crucial. On this week’s podcast, Kevin and Willie welcome Brian Caruth to explain how Performance Distributors’ high-voltage, low-current, custom-tuned distributors deliver a bigger, longer spark for smoother idle, massive power gains, and bulletproof reliability you can trust wherever you drive. 

Kevin and Willie are joined by Glenn Rains of Rains Precision Motorsports (RPM) to discuss the reality of four-figure horsepower. Glenn breaks down the brutal realities, headaches, and triumphs of running a 10-employee, full-service modern muscle shop. He talks about doubling factory Hellcat numbers, the critical nature of EFI tuning, and why he gives customers an honest talk about "informed consent" when pushing stock internals to the absolute edge for their builds.