Tempest

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tempest is taking a short mid-season break this week, but will return next week. Check out these upcoming stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True tales of vehicle abandonment, including the F-Body Bandit of Florida, and a warp-driven bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They have a passion for driving and a love for each other. But disaster strikes on their wedding day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gritty tale about a pool shark with a penchant for Jeeps and a very long night in a lonely mountain town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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