Pontiac Podcast

What makes a GTO better—a perfect restoration, or a car that still shows the scars of the life it’s lived? On this episode of the Pontiac Podcast, Curt and Eric sit down with the man behind Ratty Goat Garage, a Pontiac enthusiast whose YouTube and social media following has grown around one simple idea: sometimes a GTO is better when you leave a little bit of the “ratty” in it. We talk about his love for GTOs, how Ratty Goat Garage got started, the philosophy behind his builds, patina vs. restoration, mechanical upgrades, social media, and what it’s like building a following around cars that don’t necessarily fit the traditional definition of a show car. We also get into the big question: Is preserving the imperfections of an old Pontiac actually preserving its history? And of course, Curt and Eric take things into the Judges Chamber, where we put Ratty Goat Garage on the hot seat with some tough Pontiac questions and a few that might get him in trouble at the next car show! If you love GTOs, Pontiacs, patina, horsepower, and cars that have a story to tell, you won’t want to miss this one. LIKE the video Leave a comment and tell us: Would you restore a ratty GTO or leave the patina alone? SUBSCRIBE to the Pontiac Podcast and follow along for more Pontiac stories, builds, history and car culture. PONTIAC PODCAST SPONSORS Ames Performance Engineering The Pontiac parts source for GTO, LeMans, Tempest, Firebird, Trans Am and more. Check them out at amesperf.com GTO Dream Giveaway Check out the current GTO Dream Giveaway and get your chance at a legendary Pontiac while supporting charitable causes. DreamGiveaway.com FOLLOW RATTTY GOAT GARAGE YouTube: Ratty Goat Garage FOLLOW THE PONTIAC PODCAST Watch us on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Pontiac Podcast with Curt & Eric Where the passion for Pontiac never ends. #PontiacPodcast #RattyGoatGarage #PontiacGTO #GTO #Pontiac #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #Patina #AmesPerformance #DreamGiveaway #JudgesChamber

THREE GENERATIONS. ONE PASSION. PONTIAC. This week on the Pontiac Podcast, Curt and Eric sit down with Jaimie Zeek — a third-generation drag racer carrying on a family racing legacy while making history of her own. Racing isn’t just a hobby for Jaimie. It’s in her blood. With deep Pontiac roots and generations of drag racing behind her, Jaimie gives us an inside look at growing up around the sport, learning from her family, getting behind the wheel herself, and what it’s like to compete as a woman in a sport where the starting line doesn’t care who you are — only what you can do. We talk family, Pontiac power, drag racing, the pressure of carrying on a family name, and what it means to forge your own identity behind the wheel. And of course, we take Jaimie into THE JUDGES CHAMBER for some Pontiac and racing rapid-fire questions! If you love Pontiac muscle, drag racing, family racing stories and the people keeping the Pontiac spirit alive, you’re not going to want to miss this one. LIKE the video Tell us what you think in the comments SUBSCRIBE to the Pontiac Podcast SHARE this episode with a fellow Pontiac fanatic! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ PRESENTED BY AMES PERFORMANCE The Pontiac Podcast is proud to be presented by Ames Performance Engineering — your source for quality Pontiac restoration and performance parts. Check them out at: amesperf.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ DREAM GIVEAWAY Want a chance to own a legendary Pontiac? The current GTO Dream Giveaway features a beautifully restored 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible with a Tri-Power 389 and 4-speed manual transmission. The giveaway also supports veterans’ and children’s charities. Check it out and get all the details at: dreamgiveaway.com NO PURCHASE, CONTRIBUTION, DONATION OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY. See the official rules and free entry method at DreamGiveaway.com . ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #PontiacPodcast #JaimieZeek #Pontiac #GTO #DragRacing #PontiacGTO #AmesPerformance #DreamGiveaway #MuscleCars #DragRacer #WomenInMotorsports #PontiacPower

🎙️ Pontiac Podcast — Jim Mattison | PHS In this episode of the Pontiac Podcast, Curt and Eric sit down with one of the most knowledgeable people in the Pontiac hobby — Jim Mattison, owner of PHS. Jim has spent decades preserving the history behind some of the most important Pontiacs ever built, but his story goes far beyond PHS. Jim worked within General Motors during the golden era of Pontiac and worked directly under John DeLorean, giving him a firsthand perspective on the man, the culture inside GM, and the forces that helped shape Pontiac’s performance legacy. We talk about what GM was really like behind the scenes, the fierce competition between GM divisions, the rise of the GTO, Pontiac’s performance years, and what made the brand so special. Jim also shares the story behind PHS, how the company’s documentation came together, and why factory records are so important to today’s Pontiac owners and enthusiasts. This is a deep dive into Pontiac history with someone who was actually there — and there are plenty of stories along the way. In this episode: Jim Mattison’s journey into the automotive world Life inside General Motors Working directly under John DeLorean What DeLorean was really like The Pontiac performance era The GTO and Pontiac’s rise to the top Pontiac vs. the other GM divisions The story behind Pontiac Historical Services Factory documentation and what it can tell you about your Pontiac Pontiac history, myths and misconceptions And plenty of stories you won’t hear anywhere else! 🔧 Presented by Ames Performance Need parts for your classic Pontiac? Check out our presenting sponsor, Ames Performance Engineering⁠ — specializing in Pontiac parts and supporting the hobby we love. 🏆 GTO Dream Giveaway Want a chance to put a GTO in your own garage? The current GTO Dream Giveaway features a beautifully restored 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible with a Tri-Power 389 and 4-speed. The giveaway benefits charitable causes, and there is also a free method of entry. Use code: GTOPOD 👉 Enter the GTO Dream Giveaway⁠ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe The Pontiac Podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy the show, like, subscribe, follow and share it with another Pontiac fanatic. It helps us continue bringing you conversations with the people who have helped shape the Pontiac hobby. Pontiac Podcast — Powered by the GTOAA. #PontiacPodcast #Pontiac #GTO #GTOAA #JimMattison #PHS #PontiacHistoricalServices #JohnDeLorean #GTO #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #PontiacGTO #AmesPerformance

Welcome to the pilot episode of Pontiac Podcast , now streaming on all major platforms! This is where our passion for Pontiac history, performance, restoration, racing, and community comes to life. Whether you own a Pontiac, grew up around one, are searching for your next project, or simply appreciate the cars that helped define American automotive culture, this podcast is for you. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and share why we decided to start Pontiac Podcast. Pontiac may no longer be producing new vehicles, but the excitement surrounding the brand is as strong as ever. From local cruise nights and car shows to drag strips, restoration shops, garages, and online communities, Pontiac enthusiasts continue to preserve the history and spirit of the marque. We created this show to give those enthusiasts a place to connect, share stories, learn from one another, and celebrate everything that made Pontiac different. We also give listeners a quick look at our own Pontiac backgrounds. We discuss how we became interested in the brand, the cars and experiences that shaped our enthusiasm, and why Pontiac has remained such an important part of our lives. Like many enthusiasts, our connection goes beyond horsepower numbers or collector values. It is tied to memories, family, friendships, road trips, late nights in the garage, and the unmistakable feeling of seeing or hearing a Pontiac come to life. This pilot episode also introduces The Judge's Chamber , a recurring segment where we will examine Pontiac-related topics, opinions, debates, and decisions. Nothing is off the table. We may judge modifications, compare models, discuss restoration choices, settle long-running arguments, or put popular Pontiac opinions on trial. Expect honest conversation, friendly disagreement, plenty of laughs, and verdicts that may not always be unanimous. Every Pontiac fan has strong opinions, and The Judge's Chamber is where those opinions get their day in court. Throughout future episodes, Pontiac Podcast will feature conversations with the people who keep the brand alive. We will talk with collectors, racers, builders, restorers, historians, parts specialists, event organizers, club members, content creators, and everyday owners with extraordinary stories. Our goal is to cover the entire Pontiac world, from early models and classic muscle cars to Firebirds, Trans Ams, GTOs, Grand Prixs, Bonnevilles, Catalinas, Fieros, modern performance models, and everything in between. Before wrapping up the pilot, we preview the guests lined up for next week's episode and share a taste of the stories, expertise, and Pontiac knowledge they will bring to the show. It is just the beginning of an exciting guest lineup, with future episodes designed to entertain longtime enthusiasts while welcoming people who are new to the Pontiac community. Pontiac Podcast is more than a show about cars. It is about the people, history, ingenuity, competition, and shared passion behind them. Subscribe or follow the podcast on your preferred platform so you do not miss next week's guests, future installments of The Judge's Chamber, and the conversations ahead. Start your engines, take your seat, and join us for the beginning of Pontiac Podcast - where Pontiac passion lives on. Special Thanks to Ames Performance Engineering www.amesperf.com