This week, it's back to just Chris and James talking coffee, cars, and cardio. The guys discuss finding the motivation to hit the gym, building better fitness habits using lessons from "Atomic Habits" , and the nagging injuries that can derail your progress. Is pickleball the next big thing for dads?.On the automotive front, we've got more project car problems, from a completely destroyed transmission mount on the Caprice to a failing alternator. The guys also take a trip down memory lane, discussing rare thirdgen F-bodies like the L69 Trans Am and debating if modern cars will ever be as sought-after as today's classics.Plus, we give our spoiler-free review of the new F1 movie and break down the massive, unexpected shakeups in both Formula 1 and NASCAR.Want to support the show? We finally have merch! Grab your "Zero to 60 Eventually" shirt here: ► https://shop.highoctanedads.com/ TIME STAMPS / CHAPTERS:01:50 - New "High Octane Dads" merchandise, including Gildan cotton shirts and a popular "zero to 60 eventually" design.04:50 - A debate begins over what qualifies as "black coffee" and if adding sweetener changes it.08:30 - Does light or dark roast coffee have more caffeine?10:15 - Accuracy of AI-generated search results and how realistic AI videos have become.14:30 - The main topic of fitness, diet, and mental health is introduced, inspired by the Dad Bods and Beards Podcast17:45 - The hosts discuss different forms of cardio, with James detailing his experience using the stair climber and climbing virtual landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.19:30 - James talks about a recurring foot injury, which he believes is sesamoiditis, and the importance of proper shoes and insoles for working out.30:56 - New ways to stay active, such as the growing popularity of pickleball.33:12 - Concept of "habit stacking" from the book Atomic Habits as a way to build new routines.42:30 - Car history, with the idea of creating a podcast series on the history of third-generation F-body cars from 1982 to 1992.49:40 - Chris details his recent project car issues, including destroying a transmission mount and having his alternator fail.59:50 - Spoiler-free thoughts on the new F1 movie.1:02:45 - Major news in motorsports, including Christian Horner's departure from the Red Bull F1 team and Daniel Suarez leaving Trackhouse Racing in NASCAR.In this episode of the High Octane Dads Podcast, we discuss everything from dad fitness and workout motivation to project car maintenance and the latest motorsport news. If you're into muscle cars, F-body Camaros and Trans Ams, drag racing, Formula 1, or NASCAR, this episode is for you. We also cover building better habits, overcoming gym injuries, working on your dad bod, and the constant struggle of keeping your classic car on the road.#HighOctaneDads #CarPodcast #FitnessForDads #F1 #ProjectCar #MuscleCar #NASCAR
