Driving While Awesome
Driving While Awesome is an automotive comedy podcast hosted by Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen and Art Cervantes, covering cars of all types with a focus on cheap 1980s and 1990s sports cars. The show has 823 episodes, releases weekly on Thursdays and runs about 67 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged car enthusiasts listen to 67-minute weekly episodes from a seasoned automotive comedy show
- 823 episodes since 2016 build a deep archive and steady weekly reach
- A 4.8 Apple rating from 349 reviews signals a loyal, satisfied listener base
- Strong fit for automotive parts, car care, tires and enthusiast gear
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, event recap
- Tone
- humorous, casual
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description points to Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and the show website only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and the comedic tone suggests mild profanity.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | driving-while-awesome.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id867727969 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/LD5YSw3I |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Rally Prep, BMW E30 Updates, and Bathroom Timers - DWA! Podcast Ep. #9 | 2026-10-15 | 48 min |
| How Dare You Rally Other Rallies! DWA! Podcast Ep. #956 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 4 min |
| DWA! Fame, Outrun The Sun Rally, Deer, and More - DWA! Podcast #955 | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Bridge, BMW E30 Updates, and Bad Rental Cars - DWA! Podcast Ep. #9 | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 9 min |
| Rev Off Champs, Project Updates, and Whatcha Listening To? - DWA! Podc | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 15 min |
| Art's BMW E30, Warren's E36, and Smelly Cars - DWA! Podcast Ep. #952 | 2026-09-10 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Driving While Awesome is an automotive podcast starring Lane Skelton, Waarren Madsen, and Art Cervantes. Experts in automotive opinion, long-time friends discuss topics on cars of all types, heavy on fun and cheap sports cars from the '80s and '90s, from a podcast studio in Santa Cruz, California. New episodes are uploaded every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook…
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About Driving While Awesome
Driving While Awesome is an automotive comedy podcast hosted by Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen and Art Cervantes. The show covers cars of all types, with a strong focus on inexpensive sports cars from the 1980s and 1990s, and features discussion, event recaps and long-time friends trading opinions. Recorded in a studio in Santa Cruz, California, according to the show feed.
New episodes release every Thursday, with a typical runtime of about 67 minutes across the last 20 episodes. The show has 823 episodes in its catalog, and Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average rating from 349 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with most listeners in the United States, according to the Apple Podcasts data and the show feed.
No sponsors appear in the recent feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits automotive aftermarket brands, tire and car care companies, and enthusiast event organizers seeking an engaged car audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Driving While Awesome can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Driving While Awesome
How much does Driving While Awesome charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor package.
What is Driving While Awesome about?
Driving While Awesome is an automotive comedy podcast hosted by Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen and Art Cervantes. It covers cars of all types, with a focus on affordable 1980s and 1990s sports cars, and releases new episodes every Thursday.
How do I contact Driving While Awesome about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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