Jay Leno joins Spike Feresten and Jonny Lieberman for cars, CONSPIRACIES, and comedy. Jay sets the record straight on wild theories about his recent accident and shares how he performed stand-up the same night.

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The crew dives into the restoration of Jay’s 1952 Talbot-Lago, Jaguar’s bold rebrand, Stellantis’ challenges in the auto industry, and why the Chevrolet Corvair is America’s most misunderstood classic. Plus, hilarious road stories, strong hotel opinions, and insights into the intersection of cars and comedy.

In this episode, Jay shares fascinating details about bringing his one-of-a-kind Talbot-Lago back to life, including recreating rare parts like Bakelite knobs and custom slipcovers. The group debates whether Jaguar’s glam-rock-inspired rebrand is a hit or miss for the iconic automaker and examines Stellantis' ongoing struggles to adapt to the modern automotive landscape. Jay makes a passionate case for the Corvair, defending its place as an underrated American classic while addressing its controversial reputation.

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00:00 - Introducing Jay Leno

00:38 - Jay's accidents

04:30 - Jay's fall down the hill

11:32 - Conspiracies about the fall

21:49 - Jay's 1952 Talbot-Lago GSL

30:19 - Jaguar rebrand, other rebrands

33:17 - The EV market reaching its cap

38:09 - Other car brands in trouble

41:37 - Favorite car brands

49:33 - Jay's fire trucks and tank?

55:41 - Electric cars and bikes

57:55 - What makes a car special?

59:38 - Jay's denim shirts

1:02:35 - Carrera GT