https://www.facebook.com/MidwestMotoringPodcastenAutomotiveCopyright Matt Pecikonishttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86e3f1fa582bae0c86fdf7125cd2f160.jpghttps://www.facebook.com/MidwestMotoringPodcastFri, 30 May 2025 13:22:48 +0000Matt PecikonisMatt Pecikonismpecikonis@hagerty.comWe want to be your stop for all things Automotive from Vintage, Exotic, New and Crazy. We also want to make sure you are the most educated consumer of Car Insurance for your Enthusiast vehicles.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autosmarts-a-history--49825398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49825398Sat, 07 May 2022 13:02:24 +0000Matt PecikonisWe get to talk with Boots and Randy from AutoSmarts Radio. The Midwest's Premier automotive radio show. If you wanted to know anything about how they got their start you need to tune in!4593automotive,autosmarts,boots,cars,funny,hagerty,insurance,radio,randyfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lulu-the-red-rx-7--48820658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48820658Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:09:23 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk with Walt Berchak a man who had a part in restoring history in the #92 Firestone Red Rx-7 known as Lulu.56671972,7,cars,dave,daytona,firestone,gtu,hagerty,imsa,kent,lulu,mazda,racing,rx,rx7,sebringfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-cars-and-dumb-ideas--48771305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48771305Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:22:06 +0000Matt Pecikonis5491true3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bull-list-22--48636502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48636502Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:49:16 +0000Matt PecikonisHagerty just released their Bull market list for 2022, and there are some very surprising cars on this list. Come find out what we think of the list on this episode of the Midwest Motoring Podcast5050automotive,bull,car,cars,fun,hagerty,humor,list,market,reactionfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-manuals-overrated--47424835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47424835Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:01:40 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about all the fun cars coming soon that we are excited for, as well as pose a really interesting question to the panel... Are manual cars overrated?2798automotive,cars,funny,manual,midwest,motoring,podcast,shift,stickfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movie-night-with-midwest-motoring-podcast--46775562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46775562Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:20:09 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk out top 5 Automotive Movies! Then we build a top 10 list and you can come along for the ride!594310,and,automotive,cars,classic,fast,fastandthefurious,funny,furious,hagerty,midwest,motoring,movie,movienight,movies,night,podcast,top,top10false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-the-games-that-started-our-engines-8-30-21-12-10-pm--46300616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46300616Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:36:17 +0000Matt PecikonisThis week we talk about Racing Video Games and what we grew up playing.4453automotive,cars,computer,forza,games,hagerty,insurance,playstation,video,videogames,xboxfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2ep2-car-week-list-and-the-new-z-cars--46217918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46217918Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:05:53 +0000Matt PecikonisWe welcome in a new friend and talk about the results of Car Week as well as the new Nissan Z!3897false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-intro-and-new-host--45987743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45987743Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:05:19 +0000Matt PecikonisWE ARE BACK!!!! AND WE BRING ALONG A NEW FRIEND2684false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-autointerests-jason-kennedy-interview--43844992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43844992Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:06:34 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk with the man, the myth, the legend Jason Kennedy of AutoInterests3420101,day,hagerty,hpde,insurance,jason,kennedy,track,track_dayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-modification-do-or-do-not-there-is-no-try--43736704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43736704Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:41:51 +0000Matt PecikonisMike and I talk about modifications to cars. Where it came from, why we as car people do it, different types and a list of mods that we like.3982automotive,cars,funny,hagerty,insurance,miata,modificationsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-jeremy-clark-and-saw-part-2--43635085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43635085Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:51:55 +0000Matt PecikonisThis is part 2 of our conversation with Jeremy Clark. He loves cars, and he loves helping with soldiers suffering from PTSD. We talk his experiences with Save a Warrior and VETMotorsports.2542cars,g35,ptsd,saveawarrior,save.a.warrior,sawfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-jeremy-clark-and-save-a-warrior-part-1--43603436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43603436Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:39:46 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are joined by Jeremy Clark! He is an avid car fan, but also a retired member of our Armed Services, and he has been using his hobby of cars to bring peace to those struggling with PTSD. We talk about the things he has been through, and he talks...2356air,air_force,force,hagerty,military,ptsd,save_a_warrior,saw,soldier,soldiersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-what-the-truck--43435792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43435792Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:46:03 +0000Matt PecikonisMike talked me into talking 100% about pickup trucks....Lord help me.3508cars,hagerty,insurance,truckfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-buying-cars-in-the-future--43150494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43150494Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:16 +0000Matt PecikonisHow will we be buying cars in the Future? Have a listen and see if we can narrow that down. We talk about some interesting trends in the Classic Car Market, and how this may impact how we buy cars in the Future!!!! Find us on Facebook!4443false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-the-color-of-value--43135957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43135957Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:27:48 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about how color could or could not impact the value of your car....Maybe....We are not making investment advice, just reporting on data. Also we talk about some interesting statistics about color.4443automotive,cars,color,funny,hagerty,lexus,podcastfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-winter-car-projects--42916240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42916240Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:53:47 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about a new Italian motorcycle; and two amazing custom vehicles. One you could build in your garage over winter.2928automotive,car,cars,ducati,hagerty,insurance,miata,monster,motorcycles,porschefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-new-years-show--42821535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42821535Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:18:41 +0000Matt PecikonisWe say good by to 2020 by looking ahead to some amazing cars on the horizon. Sorry about my Son he was very fussy. Hey its COVID time I'm sure you are used to this stuff by now. Thanks again for everything!2940false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-brian-ghidinelli-motorsportreg-com--42652689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42652689Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:02 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are joined by Brian Ghidinelli a fantastic racer, and creator of Motorsport Reg. A great tool for all car enthusiasts. Listen in to find out why!4732aps,automotive,car,cars,funny,hagerty,insurance,motor,motorsport_reg,motorsportreg.com,reg,sportfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-the-motor-enclave--42650470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42650470Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:58:32 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk to Brad Oleshansky of the Motor Enclave, a Car Condominium coming to Columbus OH, Tampa FL and soon many other locations. We talk about his past, and how a man in Entertainment brings back a big piece of automotive culture to Pontiac Michigan.3054automotive,cars,columbus,detroit,hagerty,michigan,motor_enclave,ohiofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-what-is-a-bull-market--42506520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42506520Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:45:03 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk Hagerty's 2021 Bull Market Review. Joined by our friend Jeff Jagusch we talk a ton about cars, and where some of the collector market might be heading.51262021,automotive,bull,bull_market,car,collector,hagerty,hdc,insurance,marketfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-special-2020--42435669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42435669Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:29:08 +0000Matt PecikonisHappy Holidays from us at MMP. Enjoy this episode as Mike and I talk through some great gifts, and bad gifts that you can buy the auto enthusiast in your life this holiday season.2811automotive,cars,funny,gift_ideas,gifts,hagerty,holiday,insurance,joking,oneteamhagertyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-matt-needs-a-car-what-ideas-do-you-have--42300154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42300154Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:15:04 +0000Matt PecikonisGuess who is back?! Mike joins us via zoom and we discuss some of the stuff that he has missed while away. Plus due to an Accident we discuss what my next car might be. We need your ideas!3968false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-coffee-and-actual-car-talk--42040125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42040125Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:55:14 +0000Matt PecikonisPart 2 of our conversation with Paul Milligan, organizer of one of Columbus's Cars and Coffee events. We finally get to really talk all about Cars. We Touch on the SSC circus and see what we can gleam from it. Plus what cars we would like to see in...3679carsandcoffee,hagerty,insurance,milligan,paul,paulmilliganfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-columbus-cars-and-coffee--41830043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41830043Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:30:47 +0000Matt PecikonisPart 1 of 2 We talk with Paul Milligan of Best Light, and one of the Columbus Cars and Coffee groups. Nothing is off the table in this interview!5347cars,coffee,columbus,columbuscarsandcoffee,hagerty,insurance,lessons,life,ohiofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-picasso-and-porsche--41649729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41649729Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:19 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about how many investors are turning to Classic Cars as a form of investment, and how Hagerty is partnering with Pall Mall Art Advisors771false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-future-cars--41649724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41649724Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:21:38 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about some Cars utilizing Future technology that are actually a lot closer to the public than many think. From The new fastest production car to a car that pushes how we think of production of cars!380321c,au,automotive,car,cars,fastest,hagerty,hummer,insurance,production,sscfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-if-i-had-a-million-dollars-challenge-and-the-supra--41364270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41364270Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:16 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about the Civic Type R vs the new 2020 Supra 2.0. We also Start a new segment for the podcast where we set some perimeters and scour the internet for the best Vehicle. This episode we look for the best sports car and track weapon for $40,000.3901car,cars,civic,classics,corvette,hagerty,insurance,porsche,racing,supra,typer,viperfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-lifestyle-brand-what-s-that--41349512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41349512Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:51:23 +0000Matt PecikonisToday I talk about how Hagerty is becoming more of a Lifestyle Brand and not just an Insurance company.668automotive,cars,club,hagerty,insurance,lifestyle,membershiphasitsperksfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-8-interview-with-imsa-president-and-some-cars-we-would-like-to-import--41263552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41263552Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:03:05 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are back! We talk cars that need to be imported right now after they turn 25. And I interview John Doonan!!!4096automotive,cars,classic,corvette,hagerty,imsa,insurance,jdm,johndoonan,porsche,racing,skylinefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-proto-z-pronto--40960538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40960538Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:13:26 +0000Matt PecikonisWe react to the Z cast showing off the Z PROTO, we talk about some dead vehicles for 2021 and so much more!3604hagerty,hummer,insurance,jeep,midwest,motoring,wrangler,zprotofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-valuation--40931587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40931587Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:39:11 +0000Matt PecikonisOur quick episode talks about Valuation and why its so important to know where you need to place your cars value for insurance. Also how our valuation report can help you learn more about the Automotive Market as a whole.966cars,classic,collectable,hagerty,insurance,oneteamhagerty,valuationfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-mc20-and-what-to-watch--40823564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40823564Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:09:03 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk about a new Maserati MC20, the Future of the Nissan Z brand, and what you should be watching if you are a fan of Cars and Racing!2761cars,classics,hagerty,insurance,maserati,mc20,netflix,racing,sennafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-hagerty-private-client--40803773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40803773Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:41:54 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk all things Hagerty Private Client. Listen in to find out why Hagerty Private Clients policies go above and beyond for your high net worth clients.861auto,automobiles,cars,classic,collectables,hagerty,high,highnetworth,insurance,net,pcs,privateclient,worthfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-hagerty-drivers-club-what-is-it--40635652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40635652Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:33:57 +0000Matt PecikonisAnother quick informative Episode but this is to both agents and potential members. We talk a little about the Hagerty Drivers Club and how it can help you Level up your automotive hobby! From Discounts, Events, Magazines and so much more!897automotive,cars,club,drivers,events,hagerty,hagertydriversclub,hdc,insurance,magazine,membership,towingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-trx-and-other-fun-stuff--40553090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40553090Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:24:21 +0000Matt PecikonisWe have a great time talking about Dodge's new Raptor killer, interesting car and driving facts part two, and how you all broke the Hagerty internet. All this and more on our Midwest Motoring Podcast2998automotive,car,hagerty,insurance,trucksfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-commercial-insurance-special--40489986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40489986Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:12:11 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are trying something new!!! we want to make sure we are giving info and content to all our listeners. This is a Commercial insurance spin off! What we want to do is give the agents and consumers out there a little quick insurance update. This...758auto,cars,classic,classicauto,commercial,custom,hagerty,insurance,midwest,midwestmotoring,motoring,shops,vintageautofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-bellefontaine-hill-climb--40427850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40427850Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:45:50 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are joined on this episode by the one and only Kurt Niemeyer! He has an amazing event coming up on 8/29/2020 called the Bellefontaine Hill Climb Revival right here in Ohio! We talk with him about cars, racing, and the hill climb on this SPECIAL...3564bellefontaine,cars,hagerty,hillclimb,ohio,racingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-track-day-insurance--40326675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40326675Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:11:11 +0000Matt PecikonisIn this episode, I bring back a fan fav. Jeff Jagusch from Wisconsin to talk about Hagerty Track Day insurance and why you need it! As well as all the crazy things that happened at Road America over the past few weeks. We also interview Shaymus...2790claims,day,hagerty,imsa,insurance,oneteamhagerty,roadamerica,t50,t-50,track,trackday,trackdayinsurance,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-from-dawn-patrol-to-light-laws--40252961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40252961Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:18:23 +0000Matt PecikonisMike and I talk about some exciting Family cars coming our in 2021. We talk about some crazy laws about headlights and more. Finally we talk about how 2020 has taken many of our favorite car expeditions away like Pebble Beach, but there is a way to...2442acura,automotive,beach,car,contest,drive,funny,hagerty,hat,honda,hyundai,mazda,midwest,motor,motoring,oneteamhagerty,pebble,pebblebeachfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-tire-torture-guaranteed-vs-stated-value--40128407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40128407Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:46:18 +0000Matt PecikonisToday Mike and Matt talk tires; Do they really matter? Plus we talk about the huge difference between stated and Guaranteed Value on your classic or exotic car.1962automotive,car,classic,exotic,hagerty,imsa,insurance,tiresfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midwest-motoring-ep-3-record-setting--40034873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40034873Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:00:04 +0000Matt PecikonisWe talk the amazingly wonderful Jessi Combs and her last attempt at a land speed record! We then have a great conversation with the Racer, Datsun Fan, Wisconsin Territory Manager Jeff Jagusch.1175automotive,bre,car,comb,datsun,hagerty,jessi,jessicomb,landspeed,midwest,motoring,oneteamhagerty,racing,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-the-hot-list--40034931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40034931Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:54:27 +0000Matt PecikonisWe are once again joined by my buddy Mike Andreski, We talk New Cars, Hagerty's Hot 6 collector cars, and a great conversation with St. Louis Territory Manager Richard Hentschel.3014automotive,car,classic,hagerty,insurance,midwest,motoring,oneteamhagerty,st.louisfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midwest-motoring-ep-4-the-ford-extravaganza--39964568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39964568Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:39:03 +0000Matt PecikonisIn this Episode we talk mostly about Ford2013automotive,bronco,cars,ford,hagerty,insurance,mustangfalse1full