Pontiac Talk Podcast
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Pontiac Talk – The Cruisin’ Tiger Podcast

The Cruisin’ Tigers Pontiac club, hosts of one of the biggest all Pontiac events in the world now brings you the first-ever all Pontiac Podcast. Listen to it here by just clicking play. Also subscribe to Pontiac Talk on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcast and other fine hosting sites. Listen for free just about anywhere.
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John Piotrowski
We’ve talked to some well-known personalities in the Pontiac hobby here on the podcast, but we also want to share the stories and experiences from the average PMD collector and hobbyist. Meet John Piotrowski. A fellow Chicago-area native, John talks to host Mark Zander about his 35 years of buying/selling/and restoring Pontiacs, including his two latest projects!
Thanks again to our great sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE; AUTO SMART; PURCELL PERFORMANCE & RESTORATION
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Jim Wangers, Part III
By popular demand – here now is part three in a continuing series featuring the legend Jim Wangers. Mark Zander talked to Jim back in 2009 about all things Pontiac. In this episode, it’s even more about the early years of the GTO…it’s development, marketing and impact. Enjoy!
Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE; AUTO SMART
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Jim Wangers, Part II
This is part two in a series featuring the legend Jim Wangers. Mark Zander talked to Jim back in 2009 about all things Pontiac. In this episode, it’s all about the early years for Pontiacs masterpiece; The GTO
Thanks again to our sponsors; AMES PERFORMANCE; AUTO SMART; PURCELL PERFORMANCE & RESTORATION
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Mark and Paul’s Top Five Pontiacs
In this episode, In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein have a fun conversation about their top five Pontiacs that they would want in their garage right now! Maybe one of them is yours too. Plus Paul has a concern. Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance NEW INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Jim Wangers, Part I
Part one. In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein dig deep into the archives with an interview of the ages and an interview that was recorded about a decade ago and has never been published. The Godfather of The GTO. The great Jim Wangers. This episode of Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance NEW INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Guest Jim Black
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcomes Jim Black, owner of a 1967 LeMans with an overhead cam motor and active member of the Overhead Cammer’s Chapter of POCI. Jim educates us on the Pontiacs very special OCH motor. This episode of Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance LOTS OF INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Guest John Kraman
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome Mecum Auctions CNBC TV lead commentator and long time Pontiac enthusiast John Kraman. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Mark Williams
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with Mark Williams, owner of Paul Zazarines 1966 GTO – The infamous GTO built and documented in Muscle Car Review magazine. Plus a major Indian Uprising Announcement. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Special Episode
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about the future of The Cruisin Tigers and how members drive the passion of the hobby. Plus information is released for the first time about the 2021 Indian Uprising. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Andre Rayman
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome lifetime Pontiac parts guy Andre Rayman. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Vic Schrek
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome The GTOAA (GTO Association of America) President Vic Schrek. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Jim Mattison
Episode two of two – In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome the great Jim Mattison of Pontiac Historical Services. Part two of two episodes. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Jim Mattison
Episode one of two – In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome the great Jim Mattison of Pontiac Historical Services. Part one of two episodes. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Joe Rinaldi
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about the 301 Turbo Trans Am with Joe Rinaldi, owner of TTA Performance. Plus Mark has a rant!! This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Ron and John Berglund
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with Father and Son team Ron and John Berglund enthusiasts of big body 1960’s Pontiacs specifically the 2+2. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Guest Jody Carter
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with club member and commercial Pontiac enthusiast Jody Carter from South Carolina about Pontiac purpose-built ambulances, hearses, and other workhouse PMD heavy-duty vehicles. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Special Episode
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about ways to entertain yourself while we self-quarantine by watching movies with Pontiacs in them. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Guest Brian Caldwell
In this episode, Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome Brian Caldwell, owner of AutoSmart. We talk about steps to take to buy and sell your Pontiac. Plus we have a featured member interview. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart.
Special Episode
Details as to why The 2020 Indian Uprising is on hiatus and what to expect going into 2021. “We’ll be back” ~ The Terminator
Guest Randy Ray
In this episode, Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome former club President and current club treasurer Randy Ray and we talk about Pontiacs at the January auctions. Plus a couple of other surprises. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Bill Nawrot
In this episode Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome club member Bill Nawrot and we talk about Bills projects. Plus a couple of other surprises. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Kevin Beal
In this Episode Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with special guest Kevin Beal Owner of Ames Performance and we introduce The Pontiac Talk Tech Tip. Sponsored by Ames Performance.
Guest Kyle Kruszewski
In this episode Mark Zander, Paul Weinstein and Kyle Kruszewski talk Cruisin Tiger Tech, Kyles projects, and a special Indian Uprising announcement. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Don Keefe
In this episode we introduce you to Pontiac Talk and explain the what and the why along with what you can expect in the future. Hosted by Mark Zander, Paul Weinstein with special guest Don Keefe. Pontiac talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Mark and Paul’s Top Five Pontiacs
In this episode, In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein have a fun conversation about their top five Pontiacs that they would want in their garage right now! Maybe one of them is yours too. Plus Paul has a concern. Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance NEW INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Guest Jim Wangers
Part one. In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein dig deep into the archives with an interview of the ages and an interview that was recorded about a decade ago and has never been published. The Godfather of The GTO. The great Jim Wangers. This episode of Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance NEW INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Guest Jim Black
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcomes Jim Black, owner of a 1967 LeMans with an overhead cam motor and active member of the Overhead Cammer’s Chapter of POCI. Jim educates us on the Pontiacs very special OCH motor. This episode of Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance LOTS OF INDIAN UPRISING INFORMATION !!
After you’re done listening, why not join The Cruisin’ Tigers? Click here and become a member!
Guest John Kraman
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome Mecum Auctions CNBC TV lead commentator and long time Pontiac enthusiast John Kraman. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Mark Williams
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with Mark Williams, owner of Paul Zazarines 1966 GTO – The infamous GTO built and documented in Muscle Car Review magazine. Plus a major Indian Uprising Announcement. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Special Episode
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about the future of The Cruisin Tigers and how members drive the passion of the hobby. Plus information is released for the first time about the 2021 Indian Uprising. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Andre Rayman
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome lifetime Pontiac parts guy Andre Rayman. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Vic Schrek
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome The GTOAA (GTO Association of America) President Vic Schrek. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Jim Mattison
Episode two of two – In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome the great Jim Mattison of Pontiac Historical Services. Part two of two episodes. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Jim Mattison
Episode one of two – In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome the great Jim Mattison of Pontiac Historical Services. Part one of two episodes. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and Purcell Performance
Guest Joe Rinaldi
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about the 301 Turbo Trans Am with Joe Rinaldi, owner of TTA Performance. Plus Mark has a rant!! This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart Ames Performance and TTA Performance
Guest Ron and John Berglund
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with Father and Son team Ron and John Berglund enthusiasts of big body 1960’s Pontiacs specifically the 2+2. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Guest Jody Carter
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with club member and commercial Pontiac enthusiast Jody Carter from South Carolina about Pontiac purpose-built ambulances, hearses, and other workhouse PMD heavy-duty vehicles. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Special Episode
In this episode, Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk about ways to entertain yourself while we self-quarantine by watching movies with Pontiacs in them. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart and Ames Performance.
Guest Brian Caldwell
In this episode, Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome Brian Caldwell, owner of AutoSmart. We talk about steps to take to buy and sell your Pontiac. Plus we have a featured member interview. This Pontiac Talk episode is sponsored by AutoSmart.
Special Episode
Details as to why The 2020 Indian Uprising is on hiatus and what to expect going into 2021. “We’ll be back” ~ The Terminator
Guest Randy Ray
In this episode, Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome former club President and current club treasurer Randy Ray and we talk about Pontiacs at the January auctions. Plus a couple of other surprises. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Bill Nawrot
In this episode Pontiac Talk hosts Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein welcome club member Bill Nawrot and we talk about Bills projects. Plus a couple of other surprises. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Kevin Beal
In this Episode Pontiac Talk host Mark Zander along with Paul Weinstein talk with special guest Kevin Beal Owner of Ames Performance and we introduce The Pontiac Talk Tech Tip. Sponsored by Ames Performance.
Guest Kyle Kruszewski
In this episode Mark Zander, Paul Weinstein and Kyle Kruszewski talk Cruisin Tiger Tech, Kyles projects, and a special Indian Uprising announcement. Pontiac Talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
Guest Don Keefe
In this episode we introduce you to Pontiac Talk and explain the what and the why along with what you can expect in the future. Hosted by Mark Zander, Paul Weinstein with special guest Don Keefe. Pontiac talk is Sponsored by Ames Performance and AutoSmart.
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