Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum

Petersen Automotive Museum
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The Petersen Automotive Museum's CarStories podcast is committed to bringing you the best interviews and automotive stories from celebrities, racers, actors, artists, designers, musicians, enthusiasts and industry professionals. The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 400 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

  1. Jeff Zwart - Storyteller, Photographer, Rally Driver, Pikes Peak Legend

    NOV 16

    Jeff Zwart - Storyteller, Photographer, Rally Driver, Pikes Peak Legend

    This week on CarStories, we sit down with friend of the museum Jeff Zwart. Jeff Zwart is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and celebrated motorsport competitor best known for his iconic Pikes Peak victories and decades of storytelling for Porsche. A lifelong enthusiast with a career that spans commercial directing, rally racing, and automotive publishing, Zwart brings a uniquely cinematic lens to car culture—both behind the wheel and behind the camera. We talk about how motorsport was the lure ignited his passion, how Road and Track became his home, taking home a Countach at the age of 23 for work and a whole lot more! #JeffZwart, #PikesPeak, #CarStoriesPodcast, #PorscheCulture, #RallyRacing, #AutomotiveLegends, #MotorsportHistory, #PorscheLife, #DrivingPassion, #CarCulture Follow his adventures @Zwart on Instagram.

    1h 7m
  2. Autumn Nyiri & Kristin Feay - An introduction to our new exhibit - Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin

    NOV 12

    Autumn Nyiri & Kristin Feay - An introduction to our new exhibit - Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin

    This week on Car Stories, Bea sits down with the brilliant curation team behind the Petersen’s latest exhibit — Aston Martin: Performance & Prestige — a celebration of over a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and speed. From silver screen legends to Le Mans victories, the team shares how they brought Aston Martin’s story to life — diving into the art of curation, the emotional journey they want visitors to experience, and the brand’s unmistakable blend of design, culture, and motorsport heritage. #AstonMartin, #CarStories, #PetersenMuseum, #PerformanceAndPrestige, #DesignExcellence, #BritishIcons, #CarCulture, #MotorsportHeritage, #LuxuryAndSpeed, #AutomotiveArt

    31 min
  3. Larry Chen - Part 2 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer

    NOV 3

    Larry Chen - Part 2 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer

    Part 2 - This week on Car Stories, we sit down with friend of the museum Larry Chen. In part two of a two-part episode we explore how Larry met Ken Block, the partnership he has with Canon and what's coming up in the future. #LarryChen #photographer #CarStories #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #onlyatthepete

    30 min
  4. Larry Chen - Part 1 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer

    OCT 27

    Larry Chen - Part 1 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer

    Part 1 - This week on Car Stories, we sit down with friend of the museum Larry Chen. In part one of a two-part episode we explore where it all started for Larry, career parallels between him and Jeff Zwart and what it takes to get the edge on his competition. #LarryChen #photographer #CarStories #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #onlyatthepete

    28 min
  5. Dan Pilling - Director of Marketing at the Petersen

    OCT 20

    Dan Pilling - Director of Marketing at the Petersen

    This week Bea Ross interviews our own Director of Marketing at the Museum. Dan Pilling has always been a car guy. Dan grew up in the UK, and spent some of his most informative years - visiting manufactures and chasing internships. After nearly 20 years in tech, founding his own business he recently joined the Petersen. We talk, Porsche, McLaren, VW to name as few as well as J-a-g-u-a-r.

    32 min
  6. Marek Reichman - Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda

    OCT 7

    Marek Reichman - Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda

    This week on Car Stories, we sit down with Marek Reichman the Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda. This season of the podcast, we’re highlighting the designers and creators behind some of the most iconic marques in the world. At the end of October, we will celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit: Performance and Prestige: A History of Aston Martin, presented in partnership with Aston Martin Lagonda. Our guest is someone whose name is synonymous with Aston Martin design. Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda, has shaped modern automotive design while honoring the brand’s deep heritage. From concept cars to production icons, his influence can be seen across the lineup and around the world.

    30 min
  7. J Ryan - Building Time Machines and Creating Good Vibes

    SEP 23

    J Ryan - Building Time Machines and Creating Good Vibes

    This week on Car Stories, Bea and I catch up with J Ryan. J is a staple of LA Car Culture and a great guy to boot! J was destined for a "career" in entertainment and soon found how to combine it with his love of cars. We talk about building DeLorean's with the founders of Back to the Future, creating a movement in The Good Vibes Breakfast Club and caring for his wide Nicole when diagnosed with MS. If you want to follow J on socials go to: https://www.instagram.com/porschelife111/ Thanks for listening!

    38 min
  8. John Clinard - Over 50 years at Ford, working with Carroll Shelby, helping Ford to get into F1 and honeymooning at a race school!

    SEP 15

    John Clinard - Over 50 years at Ford, working with Carroll Shelby, helping Ford to get into F1 and honeymooning at a race school!

    This week on Car Stories, we sit down with John Clinard, a man whose name is synonymous with Ford’s rich automotive legacy. Over a career spanning more than four decades, John’s fingerprints can be found on everything from motorsport strategy to market research, from the Mustang SVO to the rebirth of the Ford GT. His passion for the brand and the culture of driving made him one of Ford’s most versatile voices—willing to do whatever job needed to be done to connect the company with enthusiasts worldwide. In our conversation, John reflects on the moment that changed his life as a young fan—meeting Carroll Shelby at the racetrack—and how years later he played a pivotal role in bringing Shelby back into the Ford family. We also explore how his curiosity and hands-on approach allowed him to thrive in roles ranging from product planning to motorsport communications. And in a special guest appearance, John’s wife joins us on the mic to set the record straight on a couple of stories, adding her own perspective to the journey. From personal heroes to professional milestones, from Cars & Coffee to Ford’s global racing efforts, this is a conversation about passion, persistence, and the power of automotive culture. Tune in to hear John’s remarkable story, only on Car Stories: The Official Podcast of the Petersen Automotive Museum. Please check out:Ford Racing - Motorsports, Racing, Performance Vehicles And for the Mustang Experience: American Icon: An Immersive Mustang Experience — Petersen Automotive Museum

    49 min
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The Petersen Automotive Museum's CarStories podcast is committed to bringing you the best interviews and automotive stories from celebrities, racers, actors, artists, designers, musicians, enthusiasts and industry professionals. The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 400 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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