131 Results for : chumps
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Car Talk, Practical Jokes, August 07, 2010, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on Car Talk, we asked and our listeners delivered! We kick off the show with some of our listeners' favorite practical jokes, from taking a groom on a detour after his bachelor party to making a roommate question his very existence. Tommy even recalls an Army prank that further endeared him to good ol' Sergeant McNeely. Also, what does a failing clutch master cylinder have in common with Ray's dental work? Plus, a Boston driver seeks a 2-horn solution to rush hour, a parent learns you can lead a kid to a car but you can't make him drive, and on Stump the Chumps, we find out whether Sarah's mini-van really was the site of a peeing contest while she was away. All this and lots more, on this week's classic edition of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: August 7, 2010] Language: English. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/100807/rt_cart_100807_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk, One Sensitive Dog, November 21, 2015, Hörbuch, Digital, 54min
This week on The Best of Car Talk, why did Bob's mild-mannered dog go wacko when Bob dumped his Mercedes and bought an Audi? Is the pooch status-obsessed, or is there an olfactory explanation? Elsewhere, Ellen's Camry smells like rotten eggs, and she thinks her dealer is blowing sulphur up her skirt, rather than fixing it. Also, Glen's vacation got a little more exciting when his rental car caught on fire. Was it Glen's fault, and, more important, did he tell the rental company? And on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Bill learned to drive a stick shift in time for the high school dance, and if his date is still speaking to him. All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: November 21, 2015] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/151121/rt_cart_151121_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk (USA), Reality Often Astonishes Theory, May 27, 2017, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on The Best of Car Talk, Cynthia is so convinced her gas mileage improves when she gets her oil changed, she bet her boss 100 bucks. If she can't win on technical grounds, might Tommy the Philosopher King be able to bail her out? Elsewhere, Linda may be on firmer scientific footing by claiming her husband’s "wah-wah" pedal driving style is doing more harm than good. Also, Joyce's hood won't open, and given the overall condition of her car, an air chisel might be the right tool; Scott is looking for eco-friendly windshield washer fluid, and on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Tom and Ray helped Laurie's Pathfinder lose its nickname, "Wobble Butt". All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: May 27, 2017] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/170527/rt_cart_170527_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk, An Airplane in Every Garage, February 14, 2015, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week the The Best of Car Talk, how do Tom and Ray celebrate Valentine’s day? With gifts likely to earn them each a few nights sleeping in the garage! But, in classic, “those who can’t do” fashion, they’re happy to give college student Zoey tips for meeting the cute guy working in her dorm. In matters more technical (yet still wacko!), Ed needs help choosing an engine for the Miata-sized airplane he’s building in his garage; and, Mary just bought a vintage Ford Galaxy sight unseen, and now she's scouting the area rest homes for a mechanic to work on it. Also, on Stump the Chumps, we find out if “Fred” ever confessed to his wife that he hates the Saab she bought him as a surprise gift. All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: February 14, 2015] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/150214/rt_cart_150214_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk (USA), Sherman LeTank, October 28, 2017, Hörbuch, Digital, 54min
This week on The Best of Car Talk, Tom and Ray wrestle with a textbook case of Extreme Frugality. Susan's husband loves his old Volvo so much he refuses to use the windshield wipers so he won't wear out the motor. What's next? Preserving the brakes by not using them? Elsewhere, Jackie needs help deciding whether she should buy a beater car for the winter but her Dad has recused himself after a run of recommending lemons. Also, something may be wrong with the air conditioning in Bill's Explorer (the smoke billowing from under the hood tipped him off); and on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Carla's truck is still only able to climb the hills of Homer, Alaska in Reverse. All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: October 28, 2017] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/171028/rt_cart_171028_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Car Talk, The Steve Revolution, May 26, 2012, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on Car Talk, could one honest man de-sleazify the entire used car industry? Probably not, but that won't stop Tom and Ray from trying to convince Steve that it'd be a good idea to fix or disclose his CRV's tendency to take on water before trading it in. This week's other probing auto-behavioral question comes from Dan in New Hampshire: Do people who keep their cars longer, stay married longer? On the technical front, Anna's Volvo will only start when it's facing downhill; Michelle's gas pedal doesn't like to move first thing in the morning; and, on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Raymond in Utah really had a chicken bone stuck in his fan. Finally, how should Sam handle his newly retired Dad, who's keeping himself busy be destroying Mom's Beetle? All this, and lots more, this week on Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: May 26, 2012] Language: English. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/120526/rt_cart_120526_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Car Talk, People Like to Listen to Idiots, February 20, 2010, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on Car Talk, is there any group more qualified to critique Car Talk than 8th graders? Assuming kindergartners aren't available? This week, we kick off the show with a few astute comments from kids. Then it's off to Ohio where Kellie's Accord is "bogging out" on the highway and her dad's wallet is emptying out trying to fix the problem. Meanwhile, in Princeton, New Jersey, Professor Robert is trying to decide whether to open his wallet for a new timing belt, or risk a quick stop in the left lane of the New Jersey Turnpike. Also, on Stump the Chumps, Nariv confronts his neighbor and doesn't get a black eye. And, Ray confesses to an embarrassing incident at the garage, which half of Our Fair City already knew about. All this and lots more on this week's encore edition of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: February 20, 2010] Language: English. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/100220/rt_cart_100220_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Car Talk, July 28, A High Octane Straw, 2012, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on Car Talk, Andy borrowed his Dad's Buick for a romantic drive to the country. All was right with the world, until he ran out of gas. A Good Samaritan gave him a few gallons, but somehow Andy managed to drop a straw into the gas tank. Now, Dad's car is running lousy, and Andy needs to know if one straw could cause a few boat payments worth of damage. Elsewhere, Brian is trying to decide whether his Mercedes' new noise is the sound of it playing Taps; Mary wants to coax a few more miles from her Altima's slipping clutch; and Gail wants to retro-fit a vintage VW Beetle with air conditioning--maybe a nice window unit from Home Depot? Also, on Stump the Chumps, did Tom and Ray successfully diagnose Susanne's overheating Mazda? All this and lots more, this week on Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: July 28, 2012] Language: English. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/120728/rt_cart_120728_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk, The Crush, June 6, 2015, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on The Best of Car Talk, Ann has the hots for her mechanic, and needs Tom and Ray's help on two fronts. First, she needs to break something so she has an excuse to bring in her car. Second, she needs to let Bubba (as we'll call him) know she's not as young as he thinks she is. Elsewhere, Jayne's car is losing oil and lots of it, but she has no idea where it's going; Wendy is wondering if her hood flying open is a sign it's time to dump her Mazda; and on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Bob got his truck's heat working in time for a North Carolina summer. All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: June 6, 2015] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/150606/rt_cart_150606_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Best of Car Talk (USA), Fluffy and Thor, October 14, 2017, Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
This week on The Best of Car Talk, Glen is looking for a cheap VW Cabrio after his girlfriend Fluffy dumped him for a guy named Thor and took her car with her. Glen's friend suggested searching in backyards for a car with a blown engine. Is this likely to succeed, assuming Glen doesn't have access to Tommy's backyard? Elsewhere, Jeryldine's car is infested with arachnids, and the suggested remedies may take up even more space than the creatures; Lacy's Accord is ejecting engine parts; and, Barry may need a few gallons of extra virgin olive oil to get his Mazda out of his garage. Also, on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Lisa quieted her Civic so she could talk to the cute guy next door. All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk. [Broadcast Date: October 14, 2017] Language: English. Narrator: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/cart/171014/rt_cart_171014_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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