Brendan and Ian welcome three guests to the Life Plus Cars Podcast for this special episode! Ian's three high school friends, Alex, Martin, and Colby, joined the conversation to look back, laugh, and regale about the shenanigans connected to their high school cars.

In this special episode, tune as the hosts and their guests discuss:

-the glory of Subarus from the 90s and how fun to drive they were

-why 1998 might be considered a peak year for hand-me-down high school cars

-pancakes, tailgating, and other mischief at a college hockey game

-testing the limits of a certain Suburban with loud exhaust headers

-camping trip tomfoolery and one very smelly Outback

Plus, will the guys figure out the mystery of the Honda Civic they call Silver Strider? Wait, who is Silver Strider? Listen to this week's episode to find out!

What do you think, listener? Which car did you drive in high school? What memories do you have with your high school friends? Email us with your stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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Update: New episodes will now be published on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.

Happy New Year from the hosts of the Life Plus Cars Podcast!

To kick off 2026, hosts Brendan and Ian run through the list of every new car that you can buy with manual transmission. That's right, folks- you can still buy a car with a stick shift in 2026! Which cars, do you ask? It may be more than you think!

Plus, is Brendan getting any closer to convincing Ian to buy a new Jeep Wrangler?

Listen in to find out...

What do you think, listener? Which of these brand new stick shift cars are your favorite? Do you think you will buy one of these cars in 2026? Email us with your car stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

Instagram: @lifepluscars

For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/

Update: New episodes will now be published on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.

It's the holiday season, and Brendan and Ian are back for a special episode celebrating the holidays...plus cars!

On this holiday episode airing on Christmas Eve, the two hosts:

-remininsce on their favorite Christmas morning memories

-fondly remember the toys and playsets they received as a kid (spoiler: they all have to do with cars)

-discuss the best kinds of gifts for the car people in your life

-share which brand new car is at the top of their wish list

PLUS: Which car do you think Santa would drive? Brendan and Ian have a few ideas. Tune in to find out their picks!

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

Instagram: @lifepluscars

For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/

What do you think, listener? What are your favorite car-related Christmas or holiday memories? Email us with your stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com