Veteran writer Tony Thacker has spent decades covering the world of hot rods and motorcycles for multiple magazines in the U.S. and UK, and is the author of over thirty books. His latest work is "Hot Rod Mavericks", which profiles the key builders, engineers and racers in the history of the hot rod movement. BECOME A PATRON: https://www.buymeacoffe…

In this episode of MPR, we are talking about the Angolan python. We talk about some of the natural history, keeping suggestions and some of the breeding data that has been recorded. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3p…

Gasoline, Diesel and even jet fuel made out of thin air- it sounds like science fiction, but it's now a reality. Rob McGinnis and his team at Prometheus Fuels in Santa Cruz, California have developed a way to extract the elemental building blocks from the atmosphere and turn it into synthetic hydrocarbons that can then be formulated into just about…

In this episode of MPR, we are joined by Will Thacker for another installment of Herp History. William Thacker is a Florida-based biologist, adventurer, and writer. He has kept extensive journals throughout his life, traveling the world in search of exotic animals. Will's Website MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio I…

One of the biggest trends in the upper echelon of car culture is the development of private racing circuits... where members can really take their machines into "the zone" and exploit the performance of today's most sophisticated supercars. The Concours Club is one such facility, a state-of-the art "motorsport country club" with all the amenities- …

Ari Flagle joins us in this episode of MPR. He recently went to try to find boelens pythons on an island off the coast of PNG. He tells us about the trip and the amazing wildlife he found. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcy…

Let's be honest: we all spend way too much time online looking at cars for sale, right? It's irresistible. It's almost as if we're building a "virtual" car collection. And that's the whole idea behind this episode- pick some cars to suit a few different needs and see what it might cost to put them all in your garage. But an unlimited budget would m…

In this episode of MPR, we discuss our experiences working with morphs and starting a breeding project with them. We focus on caramels, hypos, and reds. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Webs…

This is the fascinating true story of the most mysterious car collections ever assembled, a tale of international intrigue and relentless pursuit on a scale so grand that it sent shockwaves through the classic car world for decades. BECOME A PATRON: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: https://www.you…

From the monster TV hit "Overhaulin'" to the Mecum Auctions and more, Chris Jacobs has been able to combine his car passions with a long and successful career in front of the camera. He's a die-hard MoPar guy and loves high performance, but also a family man and a true media professional. In this episode Chris and Maurice talk American muscle, care…

Ahh, Paris! Every February, the classic and collector car world converges on the City of Lights for Rétromobile- a massive assemblage of the best offerings in every category of automobilia. It's also the site of Bonhams Cars Grand Palais auction, which has something for every taste, from the horseless carriages of the 19th Century to the supercars …

In this episode of MPR, we are talking about how we would pick out snakes for a morph breeding project. In this episode, we talk about tigers, jags and zebras. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTR…

From its beginning as a simple email newsletter to becoming the new paradigm of classic and collector car buying, Bring a Trailer has always had community at the heart of its success. Alex Porter was such a fan of the website that he joined the team. He's seen it all as Bring a Trailer has grown, and in this episode, Alex shares his insights on the…

In this episode of MPR, we are joined by fellow podcaster, Adam Sehy from BOI The Expert & The Idiot. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net Email: Info…

Anyone who's ever had a project car has a vision of the finished product in their mind's eye- but living up to the dream can be a challenge. Luckily, there are shops like Griot's Motors that take pains to do a proper job. Forrest Davis is the shop foreman at Griot's and he's obsessive about the details that set a project apart from lesser efforts. …

Daniel Sexton Gurney (1931-2018) was a Southern California Hot-Rodder who became one of the most successful racing drivers in the history of motorsport, with wins in Saloon Car, Sports Car, NASCAR, Indy Car and Formula One. Gurney raced for the Arciero Brothers, Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team, Ferrari, Brabham, BRM and Porsche before t…

Welcome to episode # 577 of MPR. Tis the season for breeding. We are headed into the 2025 breeding season and we always start it off with a breeding season episode part two. We touch on the basics of breeding pythons with special guests Keith McPeek and Dominic Carbonneau. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: http…

The rearing horse emblem of Ferrari is meant to suggest a taut, muscular thoroughbred, straining at the reins, snorting and ready to bolt. After all, that's what you want in a race horse: and pure specimen on the edge of control. And for years, that's what Ferrari's customers got when they were handed the keys of a new road car- under that sexy coa…

Years ago, Michael Alan Ross decided to merge his two great passions: cars and photography. He's worked with scores of brands and publications such as Hot Rod, Porsche Cars North America, Porsche Panorama, Rodder's Journal, and many more. His latest work chronicles the fascinating subculture of Porsche "Outlaws"- highly personalized automobiles tha…

Welcome to episode # 576 of MPR. Tis the season for breeding. We are headed into the 2025 breeding season and we always start it off with a breeding season episode. We touch on the basics of breeding pythons with special guests Keith McPeek and Dominic Carbonneau. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.i…

Let us take you inside one of the most bizarre classic car auctions ever: RM Sotheby's JUNKYARD Auction (AKA the Rudi Klein Collection). For decades, the reclusive Mr. Klein tucked away scores of desirable European sports cars. His Los Angeles salvage yard, "Porche Foreign Auto", was known for harboring hundreds of rare machines behind its walls, m…

In this episode of MPR, the RFC crew join us to talk about the Australia trip to the Northern Territory. You can check out the other half of the trip (Justin was solo) on the upcoming RFC episode. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

It's time for SEMA 2024 and that means that all the top builders are revealing their latest creations. Mike and Jim Ring of Spring Green, Wisconsin bring the heat every year! RINGBROTHERS continues to push the boundaries of Restomods, and Ryan Fielding plays a critical role in that effort. He's the Chief Fabricator, leading a team of skilled techni…

In a suburban garage in Alberta, Canada, Brandon Hegedus builds eye-popping replicas of some of the world's rarest and most desirable performance cars. We're talking cars that virtually no one can own because they are either so rare or valuable that the only option is to recreate them. It all started as a personal challenge to replicate a 1961 Ferr…

You've probably never thought much about Diesel fuel or Diesel engines beyond the mere technical- but how about the man who invented the power plant that moves the world? Few people realize that he disappeared without a trace on the evening of September 29, 1913 from a passenger ferry crossing from Antwerp, Belgium to London, England. In his book "…

Italy has produced some true wonders: amazing food & wine, Renaissance art and architecture, and many of the world's most desirable cars. Not long ago, three Los Angeles car enthusiasts decided to organize a new event celebrating the best Italian machinery in a distinctive location. Mike Baum, Bronson Page and Dorian Valenzuela are friends, collect…

In this episode we are going to be discussing the brand new book by Glen McCallan, The Complete Reticulated Python. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.n…

Welcome to episode # 573 of MPR. In this episode, we are going to be discussing/talking about Carpet Fest, New additions, and tips on buying a carpet python. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL…

J.B. Nethercutt ranked among the heavy hitters of car collecting for over fifty years, amassing a treasure trove of rare and remarkable machines numbering in the hundreds. Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Duesenberg, Cadillac, Chrysler, Marmon, Mercedes, Ruxton and Stutz are just some of the great nameplates he collected. Today, the Nethercutt Collection is …

Engineer, marketing genius, GM executive, playboy, car maker. John DeLorean seemed to have it all. A thrilling career, a series of beautiful wives, and even an eponymous sports car that would usher in the 1980s. That is, until things turned desperate. Automotive journalist and author Matt Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new book "DeLorean: T…

In this episode of 572 0f MPR, we are talking all about Papuan Carpets w/Gerard Bosch from Oceania Exotics. Oceania Exotics IG MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapy…

In this episode of MPR, it is just Eric & Owen in this episode talking about what's been going on. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net Email: Info@mo…

Of all the internal combustion engines ever built, the Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter supercharged V-12 that powered fighters, bombers, boats and tanks, is arguably one of the most famous in history. Developed on the eve of World War II, the Merlin helped win the Battle of Britain and eventually the liberation of an enslaved Europe. It was manufact…

In this episode of MPR, we discuss the most iconic of the carpet pythons, the jungle carpet, or JCP for short. This is part two of a two-part series on jungle carpet pythons. We discuss JCP's in the reptile hobby. We talk about bloodlines, morphs, and iconic animals. Do you have a good story about wild carpet pythons? [email protected] M…

The early days of the motorcar were troublesome, frustrating, and most of all, adventurous- if you agree that "adventure" by definition means there's a chance of risking life and limb. And why else would mankind attempt what might seem like folly or futility, other than for the excitement that adventure brings? Such was the case with the 1907 Pekin…

In this episode of MPR, we discuss the most iconic carpet python, the jungle carpet. JCP for short. This is part one of a two-part series. In this part, we cover: Natural history, popular localities, and an overview of care and breeding. RFC on Taxonmy of carpets Herp History- Python Pete Breeding Carpet Pythons Pt.1 Breeding Carpet Pythons Pt. 2 D…

More of the adventures of Derek Drinkwater and his incredible 1950 Cadillac Series 61 special LeMans racer replica. Support the show HELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!

Car builder, fabricator, collector, entrepreneur, TV presenter and racing driver are but a few of the things you'll find on Derek Drinkwater's resumé. He's always been interested in cars but one the really captivted him was the slab-sided Cadillac Series 61 special entered by American Sportsman Briggs Cunningham in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was u…

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and hang out with us as we talk about some of the most remarkable reptiles on the planet. In episode # 95, we talk about How Shade Coffee Lends Conservation a Hand, How Shade Coffee Lends Conservation a Hand — Daily Coffee News we talk about green trees being spotted eating skinks: https://apple.news/ADgWMBjbIQg68yrd25…

In this episode of MPR, we talk with Michael Pennell from Pythons in a Pear Tree about his approach to breeding Dwarf Burmese pythons. Lucas Lee fills in for Owen on this one. Check out what Michael Pennell has going on: Pythons in a Pear Tree MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_netw…

In the desert, they like dirt bikes and cold beer. Brothers Jeremy and Jeff DeConcini grew up ripping through down trails in the Sonora Desert on their motorcycles. They graduated to ADV and sport bikes and took that love of riding into their business plan. Today, Jeremy and Jeff own Moto Sonora Brewing Company and produce a variety of beers with v…

In this episode of MPR, Keith McPeek and Matt Minetola join us to discuss the history of short-tailed pythons in the reptile hobby, from their first appearance thirty-plus years ago to where we are today. Matt’s Links Keith’s links MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube…

In this episode of MPR, we discuss what is going on in the World of Morelia, is iNat the worst thing to happen to reptile conservation, and ring pythons. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Web…

Go inside an impeccably curated car collection with Dr. Gerald Alexander. Plus, a boots on the ground report from the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with special guest Ryan Bahrke, one of the hosts of the all-new podcast, "The Roadshow". SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: https://www.modelcitizendiecast.com Horsepower Heritage on the web: https://horsep…

In this episode of MPR, we are taking a deep dive into Pygmy Pythons with Justin Julander. Australia 2013, Western Australia MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapyth…

One day in the late Nineties, Valerie Thompson accidentally got on a motorcycle. She was hooked immediately, and so began an impressive career in drag racing and land speed attempts. Valerie is the fastest female on two wheels, a member of the 200 and 300 mile per hour clubs, and holds ten world records. She’s a member of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hal…

In this episode of MPR, we touch base on some of the things that we have been busy with. First, a quick update on the recent trip to Herp, Utah. Owen shares his experiences with his recent mad hog bite and carpet fest, and a few other updates. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_netw…

In this episode from the Understanding Pythons Series, we are deep-diving into two species of pythons about which there is little information: the Wetar python and the Macklots python. We will break down what is going on with these two species in the wild and in captivity. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: http…

Although he had a legendary career as a Disney Imagineer, Bob Gurr originally trained in automotive design. In his youth, Bob was a hot rodder and custom guy. He attended Art Center and was hired by Ford Motor Company before deciding to leave Detroit and make his living back in California, helping to conceive and build an entirely new world of wond…

In this episode, we are talking about slugs. Everything from What is a slug, What causes a slug, and our thoughts on how to keep our females to produce solid clutches. And some tips for trying to figure out how to fix this issue. We also chat about "If El Niño has an effect on breeding pythons." We are joined by a special guest, Riley Jimison, from…