Hamburgers & Hot Rods
A show about Southern California's car culture and its related food scene.
Episodes
Description:
In this episode, Sabrina takes the reins as co-host as we take a stroll down memory lane to review our first year of the podcast.
Credits:
Co-Hosted, Produced, Directed and Post-Production by –
Jim and Sabrina Karras
Music:
Intro, Outro and Next Episode Music –
“Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.com
Visit Us Online:
· Web – https://hamburgersandhotrods.com/
· Faceb...
Description:
In this episode, we feature six guests from the Southern California Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. The group discusses the club’s history, its various events, and club members’ cars.
Links:
· Southern California Region, AACA – aacasocal.com
· Antique Automobile Club of America – aaca.org
· AACA Library and Research Center, Hershey, PA – aacalibrary.org
· AACA Museum, Hershey, PA – aacamuseum.org
Cred...
Description:
In this episode, we feature another Iconic Los Angeles hamburger chain known for its tasty chili. Join us as we tell the story of Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers. We also share a bit about our future plans for the podcast.
Links:
· Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers @Online – https://www.schmitt.com/
· Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers @Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/originaltommys/
In this episode, we welcome John Sherman, the sales manager of St. Louis, Missouri based Daniel Schmitt & Company, a world-known exotic and classic car specialty dealership. John is a nationally recognized expert on original non-restored and restored-to-original cars and trucks. John also serves as the Chief Judge for the AACA All American Originals car show held annually in Tustin, California. John will share his thoughts on c...
Post Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020
Description:
In this episode, we welcome John Simmonds, the owner of Garden Grove, California based JAS Rods and Customs. At his shop, John specializes in hot rod and customs repair, custom builds, and classic car restorations. John will talk about his bustling automotive business, collector cars in his life he will share his thoughts on the current trends in the hot rod scene today.
Links:
...In this episode, we welcome Dean Morash, the owner of So Cal Classic Car Storage located in Laguna Hills, California. Dean tells us about his classic car storage business. Dean also talks about a podcast show he hosts -- The So Cal Car Scene, which is produced by his son Jason, who works with Dean at So Cal Classic Car Storage. Finally, Dean shares his thoughts about emerging trends in the automotive hobby.
Links:
In this announcement, we share about a few upcoming shows featuring automotive business leaders and how each of their businesses are adjusting to the new trends in the hobby during these unprecedented times.
Credits:
Hosted by –
Jim Karras
Produced, Directed and Post-Production by –
Jim and Sabrina Karras
Music:
Intro and Outro Music –
“Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.com
Vis...
In this episode, we tell the story of Orange-County based Naugles® Tacos and Hamburgers.
Links:
· Naugles® @Online – https://www.nauglestacos.com/
· Naugles® @Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nauglestacos
· Naugles® @Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nauglestacos/
· Naugles® @Twitter – https://twitter.com/nauglestacos/
· Naugles® @Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/senornaugles/naugles-stuff/
This is a show announcement about our next episode in which we we tell the story of Orange-County based Naugles® Tacos and Hamburgers.
Look for our next episode to post on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Credits:
Hosted by –
Jim Karras
Produced, Directed and Post-Production by –
Jim and Sabrina Karras
Music:
Intro and Outro Music –
“Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.c...
In this episode, we tell the story of The Hot Dog Place with the Bright Red Roof® as we share the history of Irvine-based Wienerschnitzel®, The World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain®.
Post Date: Sunday, June 21, 2020
Description:
In this episode, we feature Baker’s Drive-Thru® Inland Empire’s hometown regional drive-thru restaurant chain.
Links:
· Baker’s Drive-Thru® – https://www.bakersdrivethru.com/
· Baker’s Drive-Thru® Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/bakersdrivethru/
· Baker’s Drive-Thru® Instagram Page – https://www.instagram.com/bakersdt/
Information Sources:
Post Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020
Description:
In this episode, we feature the San Diego-based Jack in the Box® drive-thru restaurant chain.
Links:
· Jack in the Box® – https://www.jackinthebox.com/
· Jack in the Box® YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/jackinthebox
Information Sources:
· Wikipedia – Jack in the Box® Article – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_in_the_Box
· John Fry’s First Jack in the Box Restaurant – ht...
Post Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020
Description:
In this episode, we feature the iconic Southern California-born and based In-N-Out Hamburgers® drive-thru restaurant chain.
Links:
· In-N-Out Burger® – https://www.in-n-out.com/
· In-N-Out Burger Foundation® – https://ino4kids.org/
· Slave 2 Nothing Foundation® – https://www.slave2nothing.org/
· Huell Howser Archives – https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2010/05/31/in-n-out-b...
Post Date: Monday, May 25, 2020
Description:
In this episode we welcome Ron Marciano from the Personalized Chevrolet Chapter of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America to discuss the Chapter’s mission, activities; vehicle judging process for modified Chevrolets and GMC trucks, and membership information.
Links:
Personalized Chevrolet Chapter, VCCA – pccvcca.org
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America – vcca.org
All Chevy Show, Tustin, CA (...
Post Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Description:
In this episode we welcome Mike Sherman from the All-American Originals Car Show and the Orange County Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America to discuss this unique car show dedicated to original cars and trucks, and to discuss the reformation of the local AACA region that now supports the annual car show held at Enderle Center in Tustin, CA.
Links and Information Sources:
Description:
In this episode we welcome Steve Rosenberg from the San Fernando Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America to discuss the Club’s activities and its annual All Chevrolet Car Show sponsored by and held at Community Chevrolet in Burbank.
Links:
San Fernando Valley Region, VCCA – sfvregionvcca.com
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America – vcca.org
Community Chevrolet, Burbank, CA – yourchevy.com
Chevrolet – chevrole...
Description: In this episode we recognize several restaurants that have begun offering carhop service amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Links:
Bob’s Big Boy, Burbank – bobs.net
Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, Downey – bobsbigboybroiler.com
Bob’s Big Boy, Northridge – northridgebobsbigboy.com
Mel’s Drive-In – melsdrive-in.com
Route 66 Classic Grill – route66classicgrill.com
Sonic Drive-In – sonicdrivein.com
Southern California Car Culture – socalcar...
Post Date: Monday, March 2, 2020
Description:
In this episode we cruise down memory lane and discuss the resurgence of street cruising in the 1970s. While this past time began to emerge in the late 1940s, the popularity of cruising in cars hit a peak in the late 1970s. We talk about the film American Graffiti and its depiction of teen culture in Modesto, CA in 1962. We share some of the popular cruising spots around SoCal over the ...
Episode No.: 005
Post Date: Monday, February 24, 2020
Description:
In this episode, we feature Sonic® Drive-in, the largest chain of modern-day drive-in restaurants in the country still offering carhop service throughout its entire nationwide system. With its recent expansion into Southern California, drive-in service has returned to the Southland once again. This completes our five-part series on drive-ins.
Links:
In this episode, we feature quite a few of the over 200 drive-ins that were located in Los Angeles. Peaking throughout the 1930’s and into the 1960’s, drive-ins were on almost every corner. The diverse range of options available meant that hungry drivers could feast from the comfort of their automobiles at any time, day or night.
Links:
Dolores Drive in Last Meal Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlJa7DMiitc
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