This episode was recorded live on Friday, July 24, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.

On this milestone episode, Nathan and his dad Glenn look back at their favorite moments from the past 20 weeks of the show — engaged callers, the interview with photographer Norm, the Rhode Island Feline Rescue visit, and the very first guest appearance on the show.

Then it's time for Ask a Mechanic: Glenn tracks down why Herbie the Love Bug wears the number 53 (hint: it's a baseball tribute) and explains why Mazda discontinued the RX-7's rotary engine. A new recurring segment debuts too — This Day in Automotive History — kicking off with the Dodge Caravan's fourth-generation launch in July 2000 and a look back at the minivan's 42-year production run.

Callers Bill and Mike from Cranston phone in with their own Dodge Colt and Caravan stories, and Mike shares an important safety tip for anyone driving a Tesla. Glenn also answers a listener's email question about why the Honda Ridgeline is classified as a midsize pickup.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

03:09 – Celebrating 21 Weeks: Favorite Moments & Callers

06:55 – Best Guest Segments: Photographer Norm & RI Feline Rescue

09:44 – First Episode Flashback: Special Education Law

13:54 – Podcast Meets Radio: Reaching Every Audience

18:46 – New Segment Tease: This Day in Automotive History

23:01 – Ask a Mechanic: Herbie's 53 & the Mazda RX-7's Rotary Engine

27:04 – Trivia: Name That Horse-Named Vehicle

29:07 – This Day in Automotive History: Dodge Caravan's 4th Generation

41:42 – Caller Mike from Cranston: Minivan Memories & a Tesla Safety Tip

51:51 – Ask a Mechanic: Honda Ridgeline's Midsize Classification & Sign-Off

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