Two Guys Garage Podcast

Technical jobs are in high demand. Are you ready to build a career instead of racking up debt? Kevin and Willie talk with Josh Jones from Lincoln Tech about their diverse technical programs revealing how their state-of-the-art facilities and industry-aligned programs are equipping students with tangible skills and direct pathways to lucrative careers. From the surprisingly short completion times and the high demand for graduates in fields like automotive, diesel, and electrical, they discuss the compelling alternative to traditional higher education.

When the air hits -55°F, regular steel becomes brittle enough to shatter. That’s where Arctic Trucks USA comes in. Chris Ladd joins Kevin and Willie to explain the extreme engineering behind their world-famous rigs. From converting airport shuttle buses into Yellowstone beasts on 44” tires, to developing proprietary tires that "float" over deep powder, the guys dive into how these vehicles survive the most hostile terrain on Earth. Discover why "low and wide" is the golden rule for glacier stability and what it’s really like to drive 22 hours across the roadless Alaskan tundra.

Ever wonder how cars achieve that perfect balance of handling and ride comfort? How car manufacturers predict and measure the seemingly invisible movements and deflections within a vehicle's suspension system? Kevin and Willie pick the brain of Cayman Dynamics suspension expert Chris White, diving into the complex world of kinematics, compliance, and high-tech tools used by OEMs to dial in everything from comfy cruisers to track-ready machines.

As Willie B puts it, "Unlimited class is just a polite way of saying let's turn a lot of money into a lot of noise." Terry Fair of Vorshlag Motorsports wholeheartedly agrees, joining Willie and Kevin to explain why he’s walking away from the ruinous costs of the high-horsepower arms race. From a $100 junk chassis to a "disposable" engine strategy, Terry breaks down his new 2026 playbook—including a new build that is literally 1,000 pounds lighter than his previous Mustang, "Trigger." It's a master class in weight reduction, smart engineering, and finding the fun factor again by building to the limit of a class rather than the limit of your wallet.

Kevin and Willie share their often humorous and always educational tales of first engine builds, setting the stage for a deep dive into the world of reliable power via crate engines. They tap into the expertise of Mike Goodwin from Ford Performance, who provides the inside track on their extensive crate engine lineup. From robust "heritage pushrod engines” to the mind-blowing "Megazilla 2.0" targeting 1200 horsepower, Ford Performance’s crate engines are making high-end and backyard builds even easier with warrantied plug-and-play power.