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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 Oct 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

09.29.26 (MP3): Gearhead Does Guns - 2A News & Views (DOJ vs MN, Ukrainians & Shotguns, POTUS & Suppressors, Good Kids w/ CCWs, Banning Pets VS Prohibiting Trans, Hitting Deer and/or Pedestrians), + Toys 'R Us, Recycling & Da Bears' Matt Suey
09.29.26 (MP3): Gearhead Does Guns - 2A News & Views (DOJ vs MN, Ukrainians & Shotguns, POTUS & Suppressors, Good Kids w/ CCWs, Banning Pets VS Prohibiting Trans, Hitting Deer and/or Pedestrians), + Toys 'R Us, Recycling & Da Bears' Matt Suey Oct 8, 2026 56:37 The Garage Hour used to do a lot more Second Amendment things, but times are so full of gearhead news (and client to-dos) that we've been remiss.  No longer!  This 'uns a bit of a catch all catch-up, with tales of the White House standing up for our rights in and out of court, folks doing the right thing even when someone else cries shame, how fighters and citizens in Ukraine have embraced the sho
09.29.26: Gearhead Does Guns - 2A News & Views (DOJ vs MN, Ukrainians & Shotguns, POTUS & Suppressors, Good Kids w/ CCWs, Banning Pets VS Prohibiting Trans, Hitting Deer and/or Pedestrians), + Toys 'R Us, Recycling & Da Bears' Matt Suey
09.29.26: Gearhead Does Guns - 2A News & Views (DOJ vs MN, Ukrainians & Shotguns, POTUS & Suppressors, Good Kids w/ CCWs, Banning Pets VS Prohibiting Trans, Hitting Deer and/or Pedestrians), + Toys 'R Us, Recycling & Da Bears' Matt Suey Oct 8, 2026 56:37 The Garage Hour used to do a lot more Second Amendment things, but times are so full of gearhead news (and client to-dos) that we've been remiss.  No longer!  This 'uns a bit of a catch all catch-up, with tales of the White House standing up for our rights in and out of court, folks doing the right thing even when someone else cries shame, how fighters and citizens in Ukraine have embraced the sho
09.23.26 (MP3): Gearhead Conflagration! Flock Cameras ARE Spying On You (So Are New Cars), K-Cars & Red Sticky, GM Diesels & Allison Trannies, Specialty Parts Matter, Injector Cleaner on Schedule & ATF in Everything, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, + Desert Metal
09.23.26 (MP3): Gearhead Conflagration! Flock Cameras ARE Spying On You (So Are New Cars), K-Cars & Red Sticky, GM Diesels & Allison Trannies, Specialty Parts Matter, Injector Cleaner on Schedule & ATF in Everything, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, + Desert Metal Sep 29, 2026 01:06:02 So much brain, so little bandwidth...  Hostus Maximus Justin Fort invaded the Automotive A.D.H.D. studios and rallied Primary Knowledge Unit Matt West for an hour of high-density car-guy madness.  Pour the Thai tea and lock the hatch, because the gearhead time-space interruptor is on.  From the battle of Toyota versus Subaru to EZ Subies and blown 22REs, and the EJ257 versus the FA24, plus the ete
09.23.26: Gearhead Conflagration! Flock Cameras ARE Spying On You (So Are New Cars), K-Cars & Red Sticky, GM Diesels & Allison Trannies, Specialty Parts Matter, Injector Cleaner on Schedule & ATF in Everything, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, + Desert Metal
09.23.26: Gearhead Conflagration! Flock Cameras ARE Spying On You (So Are New Cars), K-Cars & Red Sticky, GM Diesels & Allison Trannies, Specialty Parts Matter, Injector Cleaner on Schedule & ATF in Everything, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, + Desert Metal Sep 29, 2026 01:06:02 So much brain, so little bandwidth...  Hostus Maximus Justin Fort invaded the Automotive A.D.H.D. studios and rallied Primary Knowledge Unit Matt West for an hour of high-density car-guy madness.  Pour the Thai tea and lock the hatch, because the gearhead time-space interruptor is on.  From the battle of Toyota versus Subaru to EZ Subies and blown 22REs, and the EJ257 versus the FA24, plus the ete
09.11.26 (MP3): Vehicular Enabling of Summer (& 9/11 Not Forgotten), Take the Unbeaten Path/Lost 2-Lane/Route Less Traff*@&ed, & Above the Clouds Show in Woodland Park, Detailing Black Cars (911 & 5.0), Folding Phones & Spying TVs, + Surf Guitar for Scott
09.11.26 (MP3): Vehicular Enabling of Summer (& 9/11 Not Forgotten), Take the Unbeaten Path/Lost 2-Lane/Route Less Traff*@&ed, & Above the Clouds Show in Woodland Park, Detailing Black Cars (911 & 5.0), Folding Phones & Spying TVs, + Surf Guitar for Scott Sep 25, 2026 01:00:00 Yeah, we've got a little catch-upping to do - busy happens...  On 9/11's 25th anniversary, the Garage Hour goons got a little lost in the moment (find the French documentary from NBC (?), find the Nova special about why the towers fell, and then pour one out for those who won't be coming back), but also honored the importance of living and doing with the tragedy still in mind.  With gearheads ever
09.11.26: Vehicular Enabling of Summer (& 9/11 Not Forgotten), Take the Unbeaten Path/Lost 2-Lane/Route Less Traff*@&ed, & Above the Clouds Show in Woodland Park, Detailing Black Cars (911 & 5.0), Folding Phones & Spying TVs, + Surf Guitar for Scott
09.11.26: Vehicular Enabling of Summer (& 9/11 Not Forgotten), Take the Unbeaten Path/Lost 2-Lane/Route Less Traff*@&ed, & Above the Clouds Show in Woodland Park, Detailing Black Cars (911 & 5.0), Folding Phones & Spying TVs, + Surf Guitar for Scott Sep 25, 2026 01:00:00 Yeah, we've got a little catch-upping to do - busy happens...  On 9/11's 25th anniversary, the Garage Hour goons got a little lost in the moment (find the French documentary from NBC (?), find the Nova special about why the towers fell, and then pour one out for those who won't be coming back), but also honored the importance of living and doing with the tragedy still in mind.  With gearheads ever
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

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