Tempest

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?