Local Man Not Nearly Good Enough Driver to Justify Starting an Automotive Podcast

Somehow, he’s already on episode three.

SAN DIEGO—Despite possessing neither professional experience nor basic car control, local man Aaron Delgado has officially launched his very own automotive podcast, a move that experts describe as “completely unjustified.”

Delgado, who once spun out leaving a Cars & Coffee exit and has yet to complete a single track day, insists his podcast, Grip & Rip Radio Hour, offers “unique hot takes on the car community that are echoed by hundreds of other podcasts.” The show’s first episode reportedly featured 48 minutes of him explaining how “seat time is everything,” followed by 12 minutes of him admitting he doesn’t actually have a car right now.

“I just feel like there’s a lack of real automotive voices out there,” said Delgado, recording from his living room while surrounded by unopened boxes of car parts and random Porsche wall art. “Everyone has a take, but mine comes from passion. Real passion, the kind that will give me the ability to stop going to Jiffy Lube for oil changes one day.”

Listeners have described the podcast as, “Wait, when does it release and what’s it called?” The content so far includes lengthy debates about which cruising spot “slaps,” a heated monologue about how “YouTubers are ruining car culture,” and several segments where Delgado showcases his lack of understanding of cars.

“I was on episode two,” said friend and fellow enthusiast Marco Reyes. “He invited me to talk about my build, but we spent 40 minutes discussing why he thinks all-seasons are underrated. I think I said four words total.”

Despite the lack of credibility, the podcast is reportedly gaining traction among a small but loyal audience of other car enthusiasts who also don’t drive or know anything about cars.

“Aaron’s podcast really speaks to me,” said listener and self-identified “garage noob” Daniel Cruz. “It’s not about being fast, it’s about talking about how to be fast.”

Some haters argue that Delgado’s lack of skill or experience should disqualify him from hosting a show about cars, but he doesn’t care. “Look, you don’t have to be a racer to talk about racing,” he said confidently. “You just have to sound like one.”

Episode four drops next week, assuming Delgado’s Uber arrives on time to get him home from work.