{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TMCP #642: Mike Finnegan Returns \u2013 Life After Roadkill &amp; the YouTube Era","description":"        Mike Finnegan returns to The MuscleCar Place for a special edition episode, and as always, he brings the stories, honesty, and perspective that only he can deliver. From his early days on Roadkill to becoming a full-time YouTube creator with Finnegan\u2019s Garage, Mike shares what life looks like after the 2024 shutdown of Motor Trend productions. What once felt uncertain turned into the perfect transition\u2014giving him more time with family while opening the door to collaborate freely with friends and fellow creators in what he calls the \u201cWild Wild West\u201d of YouTube. We also dig into the fate of fan-favorite Roadkill cars, the reality behind automotive media today, and what\u2019s next in Mike\u2019s world\u2014from wild shop builds to recovering from a recent dirt bike injury. Along the way, Mike shares his thoughts on Cletus McFarland\u2019s impact on NASCAR, the future of shows like The Grand Tour, and why real chemistry\u2014not scripted production\u2014is what truly makes automotive content work.  ======================================== Dallas Kibbe Racing Update! Follow Dallas Kibbe Racing for race results, stats, and behind-the-scenes racing action: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DallasKibbeRacing https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallaskibbe_13\/ https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dallaskibbe_13 https:\/\/www.myracepass.com\/drivers\/178661  ======================================== This interview sponsored by our pals at&amp;nbsp;National Parts Depot&amp;nbsp;\u2013 your&amp;nbsp;premier source for muscle car restoration parts!         &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Kibbe and Friends Show","author_url":"https:\/\/themusclecarplace.com\/podcasts\/the-kibbe-and-friends-show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40547815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199880055"}