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Hank Watson's Garage Hour - Cars, Trucks, Beers & Guns

Hank Watson's Garage Hour - Cars, Trucks, Beers & Guns

Justin Fort 885 Episodes Sep 8, 2026

Hank Watson's Garage Hour is a talk radio show focused on cars, trucks, beers, and guns. Since 2009, it has delivered gearhead content including canyon carving, off-roading, firearms, and blue-collar humor. The show features explosions, epic fails, and a style reminiscent of Top Gear.

Episodes

08.22.26 (MP3): Get Prepped for Four-Wheeling - Equipment, Vehicle, Mechanical, Technique, Knowing Where You're Going, Understanding What You're 'Froading, Modding What You Have, & Secrets of JFS4 (Hit a Town & Be In It), + Clutch, Helmet & Herb Alpert
08.22.26 (MP3): Get Prepped for Four-Wheeling - Equipment, Vehicle, Mechanical, Technique, Knowing Where You're Going, Understanding What You're 'Froading, Modding What You Have, & Secrets of JFS4 (Hit a Town & Be In It), + Clutch, Helmet & Herb Alpert Sep 8, 2026 01:04:42 A look over the shoulder from the Gearhead Consultancy about how to make yourself ready and able to enjoy a week off-roading in the hills...  We've got mechanical touchpoints to get after on your buggy (and in it), a basic list of tools and juices, ancillary gear that'll have you pretty damn prepared before you head out, and a few thoughts on sucking info and technique out of your fellow 'froaders
08.22.26: Get Prepped for Four-Wheeling - Equipment, Vehicle, Mechanical, Technique, Knowing Where You're Going, Understanding What You're 'Froading, Modding What You Have, & Secrets of JFS4 (Hit a Town & Be In It), + Clutch, Helmet & Herb Alpert
08.22.26: Get Prepped for Four-Wheeling - Equipment, Vehicle, Mechanical, Technique, Knowing Where You're Going, Understanding What You're 'Froading, Modding What You Have, & Secrets of JFS4 (Hit a Town & Be In It), + Clutch, Helmet & Herb Alpert Sep 8, 2026 01:04:42 A look over the shoulder from the Gearhead Consultancy about how to make yourself ready and able to enjoy a week off-roading in the hills...  We've got mechanical touchpoints to get after on your buggy (and in it), a basic list of tools and juices, ancillary gear that'll have you pretty damn prepared before you head out, and a few thoughts on sucking info and technique out of your fellow 'froaders
08.12.26 (MP3):  JFSummit4 Recap - Marble, Colorado Four-Wheeling in 4Runners, Grenadiers, Side-by-Sides & a Wrangler, w/ Rocks & Bonks, Trails & Towns, Damage & Drop-Offs, + Online Maps (Bad?), Offshoots (Good?), & Golf Carts (Cheating?)
08.12.26 (MP3): JFSummit4 Recap - Marble, Colorado Four-Wheeling in 4Runners, Grenadiers, Side-by-Sides & a Wrangler, w/ Rocks & Bonks, Trails & Towns, Damage & Drop-Offs, + Online Maps (Bad?), Offshoots (Good?), & Golf Carts (Cheating?) Aug 31, 2026 01:17:48 The gearhead goons' annual getogether at JFS4 went off relatively hitchless - so much 'froading, so much food and a seriously good hangout at Eagle's Nest in Marble (got to have a driveway that's four-by only).  From classic trails like the famously lethal Schofield Road, multipersonalitied Pearl Pass, bottled up Gunsite Road, expansive Montezuma Basin, unappreciated Sheep Mountain, Lead King and
08.12.26:  JFSummit4 Recap - Marble, Colorado Four-Wheeling in 4Runners, Grenadiers, Side-by-Sides & a Wrangler, w/ Rocks & Bonks, Trails & Towns, Damage & Drop-Offs, + Online Maps (Bad?), Offshoots (Good?), & Golf Carts (Cheating?)
08.12.26: JFSummit4 Recap - Marble, Colorado Four-Wheeling in 4Runners, Grenadiers, Side-by-Sides & a Wrangler, w/ Rocks & Bonks, Trails & Towns, Damage & Drop-Offs, + Online Maps (Bad?), Offshoots (Good?), & Golf Carts (Cheating?) Aug 31, 2026 01:17:48 The gearhead goons' annual getogether at JFS4 went off relatively hitchless - so much 'froading, so much food and a seriously good hangout at Eagle's Nest in Marble (got to have a driveway that's four-by only).  From classic trails like the famously lethal Schofield Road, multipersonalitied Pearl Pass, bottled up Gunsite Road, expansive Montezuma Basin, unappreciated Sheep Mountain, Lead King and
08.08.26 (MP3): Right to Repair & Why You Care, America's 250th Fly-Bys (as 250 Go By), Your Head On a Swivel (Don't Get Dead!), Who's Looking After Warfighters' Cars?, When Road-Rage Goes from Performative Tantrum to Danger Action, + Holst's "Mars"
08.08.26 (MP3): Right to Repair & Why You Care, America's 250th Fly-Bys (as 250 Go By), Your Head On a Swivel (Don't Get Dead!), Who's Looking After Warfighters' Cars?, When Road-Rage Goes from Performative Tantrum to Danger Action, + Holst's "Mars" Aug 25, 2026 01:03:14 Whether you're fixing your John Deere tractor or pulling fasteners out of your MacBook, your right to repair it seems like a no-brainer, but there are those who'd like to lock you out of your access to your own property.  No freakin' way, according to the Garage Hour goons (as well as the F.T.C., independent repairmen, Steve Wozniak, and makes and breakers worldwide).  While you're in there, have
08.08.26: Right to Repair & Why You Care, America's 250th Fly-Bys (as 250 Go By), Your Head On a Swivel (Don't Get Dead!), Who's Looking After Warfighters' Cars?, When Road-Rage Goes from Performative Tantrum to Danger Action, + Holst's "Mars"
08.08.26: Right to Repair & Why You Care, America's 250th Fly-Bys (as 250 Go By), Your Head On a Swivel (Don't Get Dead!), Who's Looking After Warfighters' Cars?, When Road-Rage Goes from Performative Tantrum to Danger Action, + Holst's "Mars" Aug 25, 2026 01:03:14 Whether you're fixing your John Deere tractor or pulling fasteners out of your MacBook, your right to repair it seems like a no-brainer, but there are those who'd like to lock you out of your access to your own property.  No freakin' way, according to the Garage Hour goons (as well as the F.T.C., independent repairmen, Steve Wozniak, and makes and breakers worldwide).  While you're in there, have
08.02.26 (MP3): Politicians Drive Like They're "Special", Hyundai Beta Tests on You, Robot Cars Get Cornfused, MN Car Keyers Get Promoted, & a Few Good Things Happen to Americans' 2A, + S.T.P. All Show Long
08.02.26 (MP3): Politicians Drive Like They're "Special", Hyundai Beta Tests on You, Robot Cars Get Cornfused, MN Car Keyers Get Promoted, & a Few Good Things Happen to Americans' 2A, + S.T.P. All Show Long Aug 19, 2026 53:36 How 'bout it?  Robots; crashing their cars into you, versus people; crashing their cars into grandma's house.   Politicians; bad driving and continuing crashing (and more delusional demands for special treatment).  Hyundai; stacking up the recalls (seatbelt for me, seat fire for you).  Speed versus traffic.  Banana versus tailpipe.  Naked chicks.  Advertising in your car.  Flock in your privacy.  
08.02.26: Politicians Drive Like They're "Special", Hyundai Beta Tests on You, Robot Cars Get Cornfused, MN Car Keyers Get Promoted, & a Few Good Things Happen to Americans' 2A, + S.T.P. All Show Long
08.02.26: Politicians Drive Like They're "Special", Hyundai Beta Tests on You, Robot Cars Get Cornfused, MN Car Keyers Get Promoted, & a Few Good Things Happen to Americans' 2A, + S.T.P. All Show Long Aug 19, 2026 53:36 How 'bout it?  Robots; crashing their cars into you, versus people; crashing their cars into grandma's house.   Politicians; bad driving and continuing crashing (and more delusional demands for special treatment).  Hyundai; stacking up the recalls (seatbelt for me, seat fire for you).  Speed versus traffic.  Banana versus tailpipe.  Naked chicks.  Advertising in your car.  Flock in your privacy.  
07.24.26 (MP3): Distracted Driving VS Uncontrollable Progress, TriState Driving Doom VS Cops Who Are Not, Critical Mass VS Flash-Takeover Hoodlums, Dodge It VS Ditch It, Skeletons in UK VS Cannonballs in MS, More Robot Car Fails + So Much Snail
07.24.26 (MP3): Distracted Driving VS Uncontrollable Progress, TriState Driving Doom VS Cops Who Are Not, Critical Mass VS Flash-Takeover Hoodlums, Dodge It VS Ditch It, Skeletons in UK VS Cannonballs in MS, More Robot Car Fails + So Much Snail Jul 31, 2026 52:46 While Tri-State hoodlums make a mockery of Critical Mass and drivers in New Jersey are too distracted to see the cops, truck tires are attacking attentive freewaygoers and robot cars continue to plan your doom.  Whatever will you do?  Firstly, consult the experts: the Garage Hour goons are here for you - professional gearheads with geekpower aplenty, we've got da' Motts on your fear of flying tire
07.24.26: Distracted Driving VS Uncontrollable Progress, TriState Driving Doom VS Cops Who Are Not, Critical Mass VS Flash-Takeover Hoodlums, Dodge It VS Ditch It, Skeletons in UK VS Cannonballs in MS, More Robot Car Fails + So Much Snail
07.24.26: Distracted Driving VS Uncontrollable Progress, TriState Driving Doom VS Cops Who Are Not, Critical Mass VS Flash-Takeover Hoodlums, Dodge It VS Ditch It, Skeletons in UK VS Cannonballs in MS, More Robot Car Fails + So Much Snail Jul 31, 2026 52:46 While Tri-State hoodlums make a mockery of Critical Mass and drivers in New Jersey are too distracted to see the cops, truck tires are attacking attentive freewaygoers and robot cars continue to plan your doom.  Whatever will you do?  Firstly, consult the experts: the Garage Hour goons are here for you - professional gearheads with geekpower aplenty, we've got da' Motts on your fear of flying tire
07.14.26 (MP3): What Welders for Welding? Gearheads Talk New & Used - Miller, Lincoln, Esab, Forney, Omnipro (Harbor Freight?), & Welds @ Trailers, Bumpers, Repairs, Artsy-Fartsy, & Thicker, Juicier & Soberer Welds, + Fried Squid VS All-You-Can-Eat Sushi
07.14.26 (MP3): What Welders for Welding? Gearheads Talk New & Used - Miller, Lincoln, Esab, Forney, Omnipro (Harbor Freight?), & Welds @ Trailers, Bumpers, Repairs, Artsy-Fartsy, & Thicker, Juicier & Soberer Welds, + Fried Squid VS All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Jul 29, 2026 52:53 While the hills smolder and good folks wonder why the Front Range won't open up logging (or encourage heating with wood), the Garage Hour goons gathered out in B.F.E. for an hour of knowin' - when it's time to shop for a welder, what do you want?  What welds require which machine?  How much power will you need?  How do you hook it up?  What brands matter more?  What welding are you doing?  New wel
07.14.26: What Welders for Welding? Gearheads Talk New & Used - Miller, Lincoln, Esab, Forney, Omnipro (Harbor Freight?), & Welds @ Trailers, Bumpers, Repairs, Artsy-Fartsy, & Thicker, Juicier & Soberer Welds, + Fried Squid VS All-You-Can-Eat Sushi
07.14.26: What Welders for Welding? Gearheads Talk New & Used - Miller, Lincoln, Esab, Forney, Omnipro (Harbor Freight?), & Welds @ Trailers, Bumpers, Repairs, Artsy-Fartsy, & Thicker, Juicier & Soberer Welds, + Fried Squid VS All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Jul 29, 2026 52:53 While the hills smolder and good folks wonder why the Front Range won't open up logging (or encourage heating with wood), the Garage Hour goons gathered out in B.F.E. for an hour of knowin' - when it's time to shop for a welder, what do you want?  What welds require which machine?  How much power will you need?  How do you hook it up?  What brands matter more?  What welding are you doing?  New wel

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