Tempest

Holiday Break!

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:58:35 GMT

Well, it's that time of year---the holidays. Because of that and also because I actually only just got discharged from the hospital after a week-long stay thanks to a fairly involved surgery, I think this makes for a great time to take a short break. I'm sure you'd been eagerly counting on spending your holiday break listening to Tempest, but fear not: there are two and a half seasons of back episodes you can listen or re-listen to! And, anyway, waiting makes the heart grow fonder. Or something like that. Either way, Tempest will be back sometime in January, 2025 ideally right around when your holiday hangover hits hardest and you need a boost. In the meantime, remember: if you have any stories you think would be a good fit for Tempest then send me an email at obuchowski.david at gmail. HAPPY HOLS!

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The Children of Weird Car Owners

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:57 GMT

On this episode of Tempest, you'll hear from some very spirited children (including my own daughter) who share their opinions about their parents' unique cars...and also about their parents!

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Identity

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:29 GMT

On this episode, Tempest creator and host, David Obuchowski, wonders what his car---a 1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16---says about him. He meets acquaintances and strangers to put that very question to them. Explore how cars are tangled up in our identities, and discover not only what cars say about us, but what they might lead others to ask.

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Thanksgiving Break!

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:05 GMT

Tempest Season 3 returns on Thursday, December 5th. But in the meantime, if you have a story you think would be a good fit for Tempest, please reach out. Send an email to my gmail account. The handle is obuchowski.david.

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Spitfire

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:35 GMT

Eric's father rode one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. Eric, on the other hand, couldn't hit 25 mph without shaking. But then, tragedy. But from tragedy, purpose, love, and an undeniable connection that transcends death.

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Turf War

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:59 GMT

There is a Revolutionary War fort called Fort Nonsense in Morristown, NJ. That Fort never saw battle, as it turned out. But in 1998, there was a war in Morristown. A turf war. It was between two ice cream trucks. One old school. One new school. Hear the story on Tempest.

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TEMPEST SEASON 3 EXTENDED TRALER

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:21 GMT

Tempest, the acclaimed and popular documentary podcast about cars and their people, returns for a third season in the fall of 2024. This extended trailer is just a small taste of what's coming. Funny, strange, tragic, powerful...Tempest tells the stories about the things that move us.

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Not To Be Sexist, But...

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Some of the best, most knowledgeable, and passionate automotive writers are women. In this episode, they share their experiences with sexism and it affects them both personally and professionally. This episode contains very strong language.

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Survivors

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Victor and Victoria are survivors. A story about war, disease, family, and cars. Speaking of which: among the '65 and '66 Mustangs and gleaming '68 Charger, there's another car, covered. What could it be?

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Greta

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:03:00 GMT

It's the pickup truck that brings it all rushing back. Greta recounts the deeply unsettling night she discovered the truth about her husband (now ex). Warning: this episode deals with domestic violence/harassment.

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Redline

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:03:00 GMT

Alfred Shikany was a fearless thrill-seeking adrenaline addict. But at 32 years old, life dealt him a blow, and he had to learn to go slow.

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MID-SEASON TRAILER

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:03:44 GMT

Tempest is taking a short mid-season break this week, but will return next week. Check out these upcoming stories!

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Living Legend

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:01:00 GMT

Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Jim Barbour, has lived a remarkable life. A large part of it has been cars. The 93-year old recalls some of his favorite cars, driving stories, and what he experienced as a young man in the US Army Air Corp and the segregated South. He also looks ahead.

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Abandoned Vehicles

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:01:00 GMT

True tales of vehicle abandonment, including the F-Body Bandit of Florida, and a warp-driven bus.

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Wedding Day

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:01:00 GMT

They have a passion for driving and a love for each other. But disaster strikes on their wedding day.

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Just Empty Every Pocket

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:00:35 GMT

A gritty tale about a pool shark with a penchant for Jeeps and a very long night in a lonely mountain town.

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Tempest Season Two: Trailer #1

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:00:16 GMT

TEMPEST is back! In its triumphant second season which premieres August 13th, 2019, you'll hear poignant, inspiring, hilarious, heartbreaking, and eye-opening stories about cars and their people. All of them true. Written, produced, and hosted by essayist and author, David Obuchowski (Jalopnik, The Awl, Longreads, Deadspin, Daily Beast) with original music by Distant Correspondent and Memory Bias.

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Love Lost: ‘55 Bel-Air

Tue, 08 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Walt Appell was a tireless, hardworking man who loved cars from the time he was a teen, being raised by his siblings. He owned two gas stations, and later a deli, and through it all was a volunteer fireman and fire chief. His only dream for retirement was to have an iconic classic Chevy. And he did just that, until he died suddenly, leaving a wife and two son’s stricken by grief, a lifetime of stories, and a ‘55 Bel-Air in the garage.

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On The Road: Tour Vans

Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Every musician has a story about a tour van. In this episode, we explore the mythology and legends behind the tour van, what they mean to bands everywhere, and interviews several prominent musicians about the wild stories that can only happen on tour.

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Mister Hot Rod: ‘61 Tempest

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Against all odds, Ed became the fastest man in Paterson, NJ. No small feat, considering he had the weakest car. It’s a hilarious story that shows how one man lucks into victory, and just as quickly tastes the bitterness of defeat. But, in the end, did he really lose at all?

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Driving Stick: '97 Cabriolla

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Driving stick has become a lost art, but some teens are still learning it. This revelation leads the host of Tempest to revisit his own experience with three pedals, and reconnect with a once-close friend after 20 years of silence, only to discover that the student's become the teacher.

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Bad Memory: ‘52 Pickup

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Steven’s best and worst experiences revolve around cars, especially the classic Camaro that’s the one link to a father who never understood him. But his memories—all of them—are rapidly fading thanks to a traumatic brain injury. As he struggles to keep his mind sharp, he discovers that one of his most painful experiences wasn’t at all like he remembers it.

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Missing Mopar: ‘74 Road Runner

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Jason Godsil wants to build an American car company from scratch that rivals the insane machines made by Bugatti. But while he looks to the future, he also looks to the past, as he searches tirelessly to find the long-lost muscle car that started his family’s love of cars, but that is steeped in tragedy.

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Guardian Angel: ‘86 200SX

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

A mechanical failure derails what should be an easy road trip for two brothers. With limited money and time, they attempt a Hail Mary repair of their Nissan 200SX only to wonder if maybe someone - or something - is looking out for them.

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Introducing Tempest

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Jalopnik is proud to bring you Tempest, a series that explores the hilarious and heartbreaking true stories of our relationship with cars.

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