CORVETTE TODAY
Listen to the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY! CORVETTE TODAY is a weekly show that launches every Monday at 12 Midnight Eastern Time. We do a Corvette News & Headlines show every other week too! CORVETTE TODAY also has a YouTube channel where you can watch every episode too. Sign up for weekly emails, shop in the CORVETTE TODAY merchandise store and more at www.CorvetteToday.com
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Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
We kick off 2021 talking about the National Corvette Museum! There's a LOT of opportunities and things to do when you visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky! And who better to explain everything that's going on than the Director of Marketing & Communications for the NCM, Katie Ellison. Steve Garrett and Katie go through darn near everything you can do, see and experience what you visit the NCM, which includes hosted trips by the NCM, the new race track, exhibits, the gift shop and how to become a member too. Plus, Katie takes us through getting your car delivered to you at the NCM! There's a whole lot you didn't realize that goes on at the National Corvette Museum. And you'll learn about everything on this episode of the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com finish up 2020 in style with this News & Headlines podcast. Here are some of the topics discussed in this podcast: 1. Retired Corvette Exterior Design Manager, Tom Peters, joins the staff at the National Corvette Museum. 2. The first 2021 C8 is a Torch Red Z51 coupe 3. New 2021 C8 Corvettes started shipping as of December 20th 4. 2020 C8 Corvette named “The best car I drove this year” by a Fox auto reviewer 5. Doug Fehan steps aside from Corvette Racing (hear Doug's CORVETTE TODAY podcast #24) 6. The C7 Corvette Racing #3 car on sale for $950,000 7. GM releases part 1 of the documentary covering the development of the mid-engine Corvette Finish off 2020 by listening to this CORVETTE TODAY podcast.....Happy New Year!
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Have you heard of the National Corvette Restorer's Society? If you haven't or if you've considered joining the NCRS, be sure to listen to this podcast. Steve Garrett sits down with Harry Ledgerwood from the Kansas City chapter of the NCRS. Harry recently got elected as the Midwest Regional Director for the NCRS. This podcast introduces you to the National Corvette Restorer's Society, tells you what they're all about and why it's important to join. It's a fun and informative CORVETTE TODAY podcast.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com get you into the holiday spirit with a lot of Corvette news & headlines. Even thought it's the holiday season, there is still tons of things to talk about in the world of Corvette! Here are some of the news items covered in this podcast: 1. 2020 Corvette production to end on Monday, December 14th. 2. What spec is the last 2020 C8 Corvette built? 3. C8 Corvette outsells all other rivals in Q3 2020. 4. Will ordering a personalized VIN give you a loophole to getting your Corvette early? 5. The Corvette Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain has a special holiday offer. 6. A 2020 Corvette arrives at a dealership with a two-tone "Boomerang" 7. A 1989 Corvette is turned into the Michael Keaton Batmobile and sells at the Mecum Auction for $88,000 8. The "All Corvettes Are Red" historic photoshoot! Happy holidays from CORVETTE TODAY....enjoy this podcast!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Steve Garret brings in another key member of the Corvette Team, Kirk Bennion, for the CORVETTE TODAY podcast. Kirk and his team are responsible for the design and looks of Corvette! Kirk has been with General Motors for over 36 years and started working on the Corvette team in the C4 era. Steve and Kirk reminisce about Kirk's path to GM, when he and his staff started working on the design of the C8, what Kirk's favorite design elements of the mid-engine C8 Corvette are, what his favorite generation of Corvette is and what outside influences come into the design of Corvette. It's a fabulous listen from an A-List member of the Corvette Team-meet Kirk Bennion, Corvette's Exterior Design Manager on CORVETTE TODAY!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Even though we're into the holiday season, there's still a lot of Corvette news! Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com fill you in on what's going on. Here are a few of the headlines discussed in this episode of CORVETTE TODAY: 1. First pictures of the new right-hand-drive C8 Corvette headed to Japan 2. Lawsuit with GM about cracked Corvette Grand Sport wheels has been dismissed 3. C8 Corvette named to Car & Driver’s annual “10 Best” list for 2nd year in a row. 4. 2020 C8 Corvette goes on sale in the Middle East 5. Final production stats for the 2020 C8 announced 6. Nick Tandy to replace Oliver Gavin on Corvette Racing Team 7. Chevrolet celebrates IMSA championships with new commercial 8. The ’63 Split Window makes Hagerty’s list of coupes worth more than their convertible siblings 9. Procharger teases of a supercharged C8 Corvette 10. OnStar thwarts the theft of a 2020 C8 Corvette Happy holidays-don't miss this News & Headlines podcast of CORVETTE TODAY!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Steve Garrett has the honor of talking to Corvette's Executive Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter on CORVETTE TODAY! Tadge talks about how he started working at GM, what his first job was for the company, his path to success and how he attained his current position. Then Steve and Tadge trace his time with the C4, C5 and C6. You'll learn how the C7 almost became the mid-engine Corvette! Tadge talks about how the true mid-engine car we know today was being developed while the C7 was coming to market! Then Tadge takes a deep dive into the development and product launch of the current C8 Corvette. He talks about how the Corvette team attained the buy-in for GM executives to build the car, the research and architecture of the C8 and the future of this mid-engine marvel. Tell your friends, stop what you're doing right now and check out this outstanding episode of CORVETTE TODAY with Executive Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com collaborate to bring you the latest news in the world of Corvette! Here are just a few of the topics covered in this episode of CORVETTE TODAY: 1. Chevrolet announces 2021 C8 production starts on December 8th 2. 2021 Corvette Allocations and Orders Underway 3. BGA has 2 day shutdown because of Covid issues with Mexican supplier 4. Chevrolet salutes Oliver Gavin as he concludes his full-time roll with Corvette Racing 5. A 2008 Corvette C6 Z06 sets the track record for a naturally aspirated engine. 6. GM presents C8 HTC & SUV at 2020 China International Import Show 7. Corvette wins its category in the JD Power US Resale Value Awards 8. 2014 Corvette from the movie “Spencer Confidential” on sale on Craig’s List Be sure to check out this week's episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
It's one thing to hear Corvette stories from enthusiasts. But it's another thing to hear legendary stories from the man who actually made the stories happen himself. Steve Garret has the honor of talking to the legendary man who drew the design for the iconic C2 Corvette Sting Ray, Mr. Peter Brock. It was Peter's original design that wound up becoming the C2 Corvette. Peter tells you, first hand, about Corvette almost being killed in the late 50's and early 60's. He also tells you how Bill Mitchell single handedly saved Corvette from extinction! Mr. Brock also recounts the story of how Zora Arkus-Duntov hated the 1963 Split Window Corvette. He tells you why it was made as a split window and how it became a one-year car. Do you know why Corvette has a Grand Sport? If you don't, Peter explains the origins of it. Peter Brock was also the first employee hired by the legendary Carroll Shelby. Did you know that Peter designed the Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe? You'll hear that story here too. Plus, Peter talks about the movie "Ford v Ferrari" and gives you the REAL story behind the movie! DO NOT MISS THIS PODCAST....the man who lived the story actually tells you the story--it's Peter Brock on the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com collaborate to give you the latest updates from the world of Corvette. Here are some of the topics discussed in this podcast: 1. More C8’s dealing with faulty valve springs-GM extends build window for affected engines 2. The C8 is the Car Of The Year from Popular Mechanics. 3. 2021 Configurator is now online. 4. New Carbon Fiber pieces plus new accessories coming for the 2021 C8. 5. Find out where he perfect place to store E-Ray batteries in the C8 Corvette is. 6. Batwoman’s new ride is a C7 Corvette Shooting Brake! These are just a few of the topics discussed on this edition of CORVETTE TODAY!