Checking In

After nine months, I am back. On Episode #21, while attending the 2025 National DeSoto Convention, I sat down and had a great conversation with three members of the National DeSoto Club who are in their 20's and 30's and we talk about getting younger people interested in the car hobby. My apologies for not getting this out sooner. And of course, I will get you updated on the Mopar Event Calendar.

After three months, it's good to be back. It's hard to believe I have done twenty episodes of the WaltPar Podcast. And I can't thank you all enough. I don't take it for granted. The feature portion features Craig Lane, Ohio Chapter member of the National DeSoto Club. We met before the National DeSoto Convention was held last June. We talked about the show, club history and history of the DeSoto. And we go through what is left for Mopar events in 2025.http://www.desoto.org http://www.tristatemoparclub.org http://www.chryslerclub.org

On Episode #19 of the WaltPar Podcast, I had the honor to sit down with Barry Cogan, Historian of the Dodge Brothers Club. This Club honors the cars built by John and Horace Dodge and covers Mopars built between 1914 and 1938. We get a great history of the Dodge Brothers and what it takes to take care of his vehicles. The Summer Season is half over. And as always, we end the podcast with the Event calendar. So get your Mopar out while you can.http://www.dodgebrothersclub.org

On Episode #18 of the WaltPar Podcast, after only finding out about this while it was happening, I attended the North American Lil Red Express Truck Owners convention that was held June 6 and 7, 2025 in Strongsville, Ohio. I had the opportunity to speak with National President John Roberts. And does he know everything about Lil Red Express trucks or what? We also unravel the mystery behind the Midnight Express trucks too. I have some news , opinions and previews on future episodes coming up. Hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think. Also check out my social media for the pictures I took.http://www.nalreto.comhttp://www.lilreddad.com

On Episode #17 of the WaltPar Podcast, I had the honor to have a fun conversation with Frank Rhodes, Jr, who is the Great Grandson of Chrysler Corporation founder Walter P. Chrysler. After hearing from someone about some friction happening, I verified the welcome mat will be out for ALL Mopar enthusiasts to enjoy themselves at Moparfest, Canada's Largest All Mopar Car Show. And with questions about the future of the car hobby and its history, I'm getting the word out on what we should do to keep this good thing going. All this plus Mopar Car Club anniversaries and the event calendar are up ahead. Mopar Or No Car.

On Episode #16 of he WaltPar Podcast, I tell the story of how a planned private party at a grass roots Indiana drag strip has turned into a fifth annual Mopar event and I had a great time talking to the Mopar Insider himself, Robert S. Miller of Moparinsiders.com. We talk about the past, the future, Mopars located outside the United States and more. I could have talked to Robert for days. And at the end of the podcast, I go through the first Mopar only event calendar for 2025, and there's a lot of events.

It's been three months since I did my last podcast, so on Episode #15 of the WaltPar Podcast, I would check in what I have been up to in preparation for 2025. I comment on Carlos Tavares leaving Stellantis. I highlight some event changes for 2025, a programming change to the podcast and what plans I have in store for the new year.

On Episode #15 of the WaltPar Podcast, I have a two part feature. On Part #1 of the Feature Portion, I had someone ask me a question regarding something I reported on in Episode #13. That prompted me in reminding everyone to review what all your vehicle has for options and equipment and know it's there if you need them. On Part #2, I give my opinion on the efforts Frank Rhodes, Jr., the Great Grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, is doing to have the Chrysler, Dodge and Mopar be an American corporation again. Of course we start off the podcast with the latest news affecting the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands worldwide and end with what's left of the 2024 Mopar event calendar. Enjoy. And please let me know what you think of the WaltPar Podcast.

On Episode #13 of the WaltPar Podcast, it will be a long one. That's because I had the honor of having a conversation with the Founder of Motales.com and along with Patrick Rall, Stellpower.com. The conversation is a little over an hour itself but it's time well spent. As always we start off with the latest news from Stellantis regarding the original Chrysler brands worldwide and finish up with the event calendar of Mopar shows and swap meets.

On Episode #12 of the WaltPar Podcast, I do a short monologue and put in my two cents worth on the loss of the third generation Hemi. It's been a while since Episode #11, so I have a lot of news to get you caught up on and I go through the calendar of Mopar Events I have. I hope you are enjoying the WaltPar Podcast. Please email me at [email protected] if I have missed an all Mopar event or if you have any suggestions, concerns, criticisms for the podcast.