Life Plus Cars

Ian Henry and Brendan Bailey
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Have you ever had a car in your life? If you answered yes, then we bet that you have a story to go with it. Join us as we discover car stories large and small, and everything in between. Welcome to Life Plus Cars, where we curate car conversations!

  1. FEB 13

    The Venerable Suburban Plus Coolant Lessons and a Weird Hatchback | Ep. 32

    Hello, Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome back to another episode where we talk about what's new in our car world, learn about some car tech, explore the history and culture of an iconic car, and discover some unusual Craiglist vehicles.    Join hosts Brendan and Ian on this episode as they discuss: -how your car's coolant system operates and why it matter so much -how coolant is also responsible for heating your car's interior -the history of the Chevrolet Surburban, their favorite generations, and which Suburbans Brendan currently owns (yes, plural!) -their Craiglist car finds of the week, including a quirky hatchback and a 95-year-old Ford   Plus, is Brendan buying Ian's Alltrack? Is Ian buying a Jeep Wrangler?    Tune in to this week's episode for all this and much more!  What did you think, listener? Did you grow up in the back of a Suburban? Road trip stories? Tales of an overheating car? Send us your thoughts at lifepluscars@gmail.com Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars

    59 min

  2. JAN 29

    Teenage Dream Cars, Need For Speed, and Silver Strider: High School Plus Cars, Part 2 | Ep. 31

    Hello Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Ian's high school friends Martin, Alex, and Colby. Join us as the group discusses:   -how Alex became horribly lost in New York City in a broken down Honda Odyssey on his way back to college in Pennsylvania -The mystery of a Honda Civic named Silver Strider  -the poster cars that we all dreamed of owning when we were teenagers -the cars we are now driving now that we have "grown up" -the joys of our Need for Speed video games and the many hours we shared racing each other in customized street cars   Plus, will Brendan convince Colby to buy a Surburban so he can reconnect with his childhood roots?   Listen in to find out...   What do you think, listener? What was your dream car as a teenager? Did you have a  favorite racing game? Email us with your car stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Find us on Instagram: @lifepluscars

    44 min

  3. JAN 23

    Convertible Pickups, Square Headlights, and Will the ID Buzz Return? | Ep. 30

    Hello Life Plus Cars Community! We are back and are experimenting with a new segmented episode format.    On this episode, we explore Life Plus... Car News! Brendan and Ian discuss the latest and craziest Shelby Mustang that is set to debut in 2026, the possibility of the Subaru WRX STi returning, and the demise of the VW ID Buzz after just one model year in the U.S.   Tech Tips with Brendan! In this mechanic's special segment, Brendan teaches Ian and the listener about the coolant system. Tune in to find out how the system works, how essential it is, and how it keeps your car's interior warm as well as cool (go figure!)   Jeep Wrangler! Waving hello to all our Wrangler fans in the audience! The hosts take a deep dive into some history, facts, and favorite models of the Jeep Wrangler. Yes, including the often scorned square headlights of the YJ generation.    Craiglist Finds! Among other favorites, Brendan shares a wild find: a convertible Chevy S-10 pickup. Ian is still laughing about it.    Plus, has Brendan finally convinced Ian to buy new Jeep Wrangler? Tune in to find out!   What do you think, listener? Did you learn something new from Brendan? Which Wrangler is your favorite? Do you want the ID Buzz to come back? Email us with your car thoughts and stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 8

    High School Plus Cars, Part 1 | Ep .29

    Brendan and Ian welcome three guests to the Life Plus Cars Podcast for this special episode! Ian's three high school friends, Alex, Martin, and Colby, joined the conversation to look back, laugh, and regale about the shenanigans connected to their high school cars.    In this special episode, tune as the hosts and their guests discuss: -the glory of Subarus from the 90s and how fun to drive they were -why 1998 might be considered a peak year for hand-me-down high school cars -pancakes, tailgating, and other mischief at a college hockey game -testing the limits of a certain Suburban with loud exhaust headers  -camping trip tomfoolery and one very smelly Outback   Plus, will the guys figure out the mystery of the Honda Civic they call Silver Strider? Wait, who is Silver Strider? Listen to this week's episode to find out!   What do you think, listener? Which car did you drive in high school? What memories do you have with your high school friends? Email us with your stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ Update: New episodes will now be published on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.

    43 min

  5. JAN 2

    New Year, New Cars! | Ep. 28

    Happy New Year from the hosts of the Life Plus Cars Podcast!   To kick off 2026, hosts Brendan and Ian run through the list of every new car that you can buy with manual transmission. That's right, folks- you can still buy a car with a stick shift in 2026! Which cars, do you ask? It may be more than you think!    Plus, is Brendan getting any closer to convincing Ian to buy a new Jeep Wrangler? Listen in to find out...   What do you think, listener? Which of these brand new stick shift cars are your favorite? Do you think you will buy one of these cars in 2026? Email us with your car stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ Update: New episodes will now be published on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.

    40 min

  6. 12/24/2025

    The Holidays Plus Cars | Ep. 27

    It's the holiday season, and Brendan and Ian are back for a special episode celebrating the holidays...plus cars!   On this holiday episode airing on Christmas Eve, the two hosts: -remininsce on their favorite Christmas morning memories -fondly remember the toys and playsets they received as a kid (spoiler: they all have to do with cars) -discuss the best kinds of gifts for the car people in your life -share which brand new car is at the top of their wish list   PLUS: Which car do you think Santa would drive? Brendan and Ian have a few ideas. Tune in to find out their picks!   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ What do you think, listener? What are your favorite car-related Christmas or holiday memories? Email us with your stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

    50 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    'Tis the Season for Shopping for...Cars? | Ep. 26

    After a brief break following Thanksgiving here in the US, we're back! It's the holiday season, and for many, that involves holiday shopping. On this episode, join Ian and Brendan as the partake in one their preferred form of shopping...browsing for cars on Craigslist! Tune in as they discover: -a rare Eagle Talon (and no, we're not talking about the raptor) -a well worn Honda Del Sol, which Brendan equates to an old shoe -a myriad of Volvos, because, well, it's Life Plus Cars and we love Volvo -some signature V12 BMWs and Mercedes from the '90s and '00s -a car that harkens back to Ian's past and a car that he hopes to be his future   PLUS: Did Brendan stumble upon the ultimate (and most unlikely) track car?   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ What do you think, listener? How much time do you spend scrolling through Craiglist car ads? Have you found an amazing car on Craigslist? Email us with your stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

    40 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Life Plus BMW | Ep. 25

    Brendan and Ian are back with another Deep Dive episode, this week starring...BMW! Already well into a conversation about their favorites, the two hosts decided to hit record and make a full episode about Life Plus BMW.   Tune in this episode to find out more about: -Brendan and Ian's favorite vintage and modern BMWs -the quirkiest of BMWs from their history -BMW's SAV (the X5) and how it changed the SUV scene -which M car would be their respective go-to pick -BMW's motorcycle history  -BMW of today and what the hosts are hoping to see in the future (hint: more manuals!)   PLUS: Ian and Brendan talk about fish bowls and clown shoes.    Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ What do you think, listener? Which of your favorite cars from BMW did we miss? Email us with your BMW stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

    47 min
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Have you ever had a car in your life? If you answered yes, then we bet that you have a story to go with it. Join us as we discover car stories large and small, and everything in between. Welcome to Life Plus Cars, where we curate car conversations!

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  • Creator
    Ian Henry and Brendan Bailey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025
  • Show Website
    Life Plus Cars