Victory & Reseda Podcast

Victory & Reseda
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Tune in to listen to Randy Stern and George Torline as they talk about the vehicles they are working with for reviews, vehicle ownership updates, rental car experiences, and other automotive topics along with special guests!

  1. Jul 4

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP13: Vehicles driven MAMA Rally, ownership update, Berger bench, guest Alex Bellus-Photographer

    Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Podcast, Episode 13!  In this episode, Randy and George talk about vehicles driven at the 2026 MAMA Spring Rally media drive, what George was able to punch is V-card with, visit Erik Berger's memorial bench at Road America, spotlight several recently worked with media vehicles, vehicle ownership updates, Rental Car Roulette and we speak with our guest, automotive photographer Alex Bellus. So much to cover!  Support the show

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP13: Vehicles driven MAMA Rally, ownership update, Berger bench, guest Alex Bellus-Photographer

  2. Mar 21

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP12: Auto Shows, V&R 15th, updates, guest Charles 'Spaz' Miller

    Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 12!  In this episode, Randy and George talk about Victory & Reseda's 15th anniversary, a recap of the 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show and 2026 Chicago Auto Show, a look at how the long term fleet vehicles fared for 2025 and guest interview of Charles 'Spaz' Miller and this racing endeavors. To watch the video version of this podcast, you can watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoryandReseda Support the show

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP12: Auto Shows, V&R 15th, updates, guest Charles 'Spaz' Miller

  3. 10/17/2025

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP11: VOTY, reviews, guest Tyler Christopherson-MN Cars and Coffee

    Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 11!  In this episode, Randy and George announce the 2025 Vehicle of the Year VOTY selection process is beginning with your participation, recent vehicle reviews on the 2025 Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen GTI and Golf R, and the Jeep Wrangler. Tyler Christopherson from Minnesota Cars and Coffee and Kannonball Rally joins us as our guest to talk about how the car shows evolved, spreading into rally drives, their association with charities, and talk about some of his cool cars. #carsandcoffee #mncarsandcoffee #voty2025 How to donate to Northern Voices: https://www.northernvoices.org/copy-of-programs Discussions on vehicles reviewed in this episode include:  There are a couple of ways you can enjoy these podcasts. You can watch it right here on YouTube, or you can listen to the audio as an audio podcast through most podcast providers. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/ Swag!!!  Interested in a V&R hat, t-shirt, hoodie or sticker?  You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.com Discussions on vehicles reviewed in this episode include:  2025 Toyota Sienna: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/ote-2025-toyota-sienna/ 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/ota-2025-volkswagen-golfgti/ 2025 Volkswagen Golf R: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/ote-2025-volkswagen-golfr/ 2025 Jeep Wrangler: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/ote-2025-jeep-wrangler/ Support the show

    Victory & Reseda Podcast EP11: VOTY, reviews, guest Tyler Christopherson-MN Cars and Coffee

  4. 06/25/2025

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP10: MAMA, Skylines & Hello Kitty, oh my!

    In Episode 10, Randy and George cover the highlights of the 2025 Midwest Automotive Association (MAMA) Spring Media Rally #mama25sr including a hands on first look at the 2027 Scout Traveler concept, and Randy drives the  2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door. Vehicles recently reviewed are the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE, 2025 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Performance, Ford Ranger Raptor and Ford Lightning Pure.  We also check in on our long term vehicles, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, 2021 Mazda CX-5 and a 1976 Jeep CJ7. Our guest interview for this episode is Robbi Correll who discusses her impressive JDM vehicle collection including a 1992 Nissan Skyline Autech Version, a R31 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R, a R30 1984 Nissan Skyline RS-X Turbo C, and a Hello Kitty-themed 1989 Suzuki Alto Works. You can also watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LxOKSJDq5Cs Support the show

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP10: MAMA, Skylines & Hello Kitty, oh my!

  5. 04/14/2025

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP9: Premium gas required?, guest Kohl Kraft

    Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, episode 9!  In this episode, Randy and George why they didn't make it to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show this year, discuss the use of premium vs regular fuel in vehicles (which do you use, let us know in the comments!), check in with our long term vehicle ownership experience with one getting a check engine light, cover the latest vehicles we have been reviewing, and Kohl Kraft joins us to discuss his endeavors in the automotive community. Discussions on vehicles reviewed in this episode include:  - 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid/ - 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-hyundai-santacruz-xrt/ - 2025 Toyota Crown Signia: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-toyota-crown-signia/ - 2025 Lexus NX 450+ plug-in hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-lexus-nx-450h/ - 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-mazda-cx50-hybrid/ Our long term ownership vehicle status updates: 2021 Mazda CX-5: at 34,500 miles - check engine light for code P0126 - TSB 01-005/23 for a thermostat issue 2019 Volkswagen Golf R: at 39,800 miles - getting some use 1976 Jeep CJ-7: at 80,000 miles - in winter storage There are a couple of ways you can enjoy these podcasts. You can watch it right here on YouTube, or you can listen to the audio as audio podcast through most podcast providers. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/ Merch!!!  Interested in a V&R hat, t-shirt, hoodie or sticker?  You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.com Support the show

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP9: Premium gas required?, guest Kohl Kraft

  6. 02/03/2025

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP8: Guest interview Richard Ross Herod III, 2024 Recap, Rental Car Roulette x2!

    It took a while, but here we are! Welcome to out eighth episode of our Quarterly Report & Podcast! In this episode, we're featuring a Twin Cities personality from the automotive retail business as our guest, Richard Herod III. Until recently, he ran two very successful dealerships. A recent vehicle accident caused him to retire. However, he has returned to the automotive retail fold. He gets to tell his story to Randy and George.  We also discuss our fleet, and look back at 2024 WE comb through the sales numbers, talk about our highlights and our favorite vehicles from last year. Plus, we have several vehicles to go through for reviews including two spins on the Rental Car Roulette. Support the show

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP8: Guest interview Richard Ross Herod III, 2024 Recap, Rental Car Roulette x2!

  7. 11/09/2024

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP7: Guest interview Gabriel Young, #VOTY24

    In this episode, we have our first guest interview, and that is with Gabriel Young of Northern Flow Media!  We also reveal the 2024 V&R Vehicle of the Year #VOTY24 contenders, introduce a vehicle which has been hiding in our long term fleet, and discuss seven vehicles recently reviewed. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/ Merch!!!  Interested in a hat, t-shirt or hoodie?  You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.com Support the show

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP7: Guest interview Gabriel Young, #VOTY24

  8. 06/24/2024

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP6: MAMA Spring Rally & latest vehicle reviews

    In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline discuss the vehicles we drove at the 2024 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, we get an update on the the V&R Machine (2021 Mazda CX-5) and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R demanded some attention as well.  And we recap some of the vehicles worked with over the last quarter. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/ Merch!!!  Interested in a hat, t-shirt or hoodie?  You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.com Support the show

    V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP6: MAMA Spring Rally & latest vehicle reviews
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Tune in to listen to Randy Stern and George Torline as they talk about the vehicles they are working with for reviews, vehicle ownership updates, rental car experiences, and other automotive topics along with special guests!

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  • Creator
    Victory & Reseda
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Victory & Reseda Podcast
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