Bald Tires

Bald Tires Ep28: Driving Through The Decades Part 2

On this Episode, Gramps and I pick up where we left off at the end of Part 1. We cover more recent history from the 60's to now, starting with an exciting time that he was stationed in Germany with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Plenty of good car stories coming your way. Thanks for listening to Bald Tires powered by Shield Coatings, because when you make great memories, you make Bald Tires!

Bald Tires Ep27: Driving Through the Decades Part 1

My guest this episode is someone very special to me! I'm very fortunate to have my grandfather in my life still, healthy, vibrant and energetic at nearly 93 years old! Gramps has always told stories my entire life, and I figured it was a good time to share a few! Enjoy a trip down memory lane that stretches all the way back to what motoring was like in the 1930's, '40's and beyond! We cover cars he's owned through the decades and across the globe! Make sure to find part 2 next time when we cover his time in Europe and more recent history!

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Bald Tires Ep26: Muscle Cars and Mayhem

This episode called Muscle Cars and Mayhem features a guest who's done it all! Built cars, owned some very cool cars, oh and did we mention is the PRESIDENT of the Draggins Rod and Custom Car Club?! Shane Arthurs joins me to share what got him into cars, some of the cool rides he's owned and just what he does in the pasture behind his house with a few old beaters in his spare time! Lots of laughs on the way! Thanks for listening to Bald Tires powered by Shield Coatings, because when you make great memories, you make BALD TIRES!

Bald Tires Ep25: Dreams Do Come True

My first guest for 2022 is Wayne Halabura. Wayne has his turned dreams into reality with building 34 incredible hot rods, some of which have competed for the Amber and many of which have found new owners during prime time at Barret Jackson Scottsdale. Wayne was gracious enough to share a few great stories of how so many of these amazing builds came together, and how important people in his life have helped him become the "car guy" he is today! Lots of laughs ahead with Wayne! 

Bald Tires Ep24: Roadtrips

Tim Roden joins me for Part 2 of his podcast to talk about roadtrips. The best one's we remember from our childhood and the one's we've loved as adults. Tim and I always have so much to talk about. It turns out we both grew up in Station Wagons! If you missed Episode 23: The State of Affairs, take a listen to that one first! Thanks for Listening to Bald Tires, because when you make great memories, you make bald tires!

Bald Tires Ep23: The State of Affairs

Today I sit down for Part 1 of this podcast with my good friend Tim Roden, who works at a GM dealership. We get a chance to discuss new announcements about micro-chip shortages, where the automotive industry is headed as well as our predictions with electric cars in the future. We also chat about a cool collection of rare and collectible wheels that Tim has. 

Bald Tires Ep22: Gary the Gear

This week's episode finds me in the garage of Gary Gryschuk - a long time member of the Saskatoon Shifters Car Club and a big part of the car community in the city. Gary and I get to chat about when his obsession for cars started, some of the cool rides he's had over the years, how he got into the automotive industry and why this past summer was the car show season ever!

Bald Tires Ep 21: On The Lighter Side

This week we shift gears into something a little smaller and lighter. My guest today has been interested in European sports cars his whole life. He's always loved small, great-handling cars despite growing up in Canada in during the Muscle Car era. Collin Cossette owns Action Cycle in Moose Jaw Sk. It remains one of the last true motorcycle shops in the province, run and staffed by enthusiasts. Today we talk about the incredible collection of British and European cars Collin has owned over the years, and we get to discuss some of the fundamentals of the good ole' power to weight ratio.

Bald Tires Ep20: Go Out And Buy An Old Car

Darren LaBonte from Rollin' Steel joins me for Part 2 of the podcast to compare and contrast new and old vehicles - what we like and dislike about each. The conclusion... go out and buy an old car!

Bald Tires Ep19: The Cat Came Back

Darren LaBonte, owner of "Rollin' Steel" joins me to talk about the GM cars in his family history and the tales of not one, but two vehicles that he's owned twice now. Join  us again next week for part 2 of this podcast called "go out and buy an old car". Thanks for listening to Bald Tires - because when you make great memories, you make bald tires!