Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

06/03/2026

The Adventure Vehicle list. U.S. News and World Report

Highlighting the best vehicles for off-roading, camping and road tripping.

06/03/2026

Sonny Rollins (1930-2026)

06/02/2026

New episode is live now! Thanks to John Vincent of U.S. News and World Report for joining us this week! Jill Ciminillo Tom Appel

In the second segment, the hosts welcome John Vincent of U.S. News to the podcast. John walks the hosts through the outlet's 2026 "Best Adventure Vehicles" list.

06/02/2026

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05/30/2026

Tom joins The Steve And Johnnie Show tonight!

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05/27/2026

As discussed on this week's show:

Since 1967, Consumer Guide Automotive’s award-winning editorial team has used a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process to identify the vehicles worthy of serious consideration by consumers. The editors utilize objective criteria, such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel ec...

05/27/2026

Join the 5-7pm Heartland Signal conversation by calling or texting 773-763-9278, as Patti and co-host Ken Mejia-Beal of Youth Outlook welcome:

- Angela Cummings, Executive
Director of AFSP Illinois Chapter
https://afsp.org/chapter/illinois

- Tom Appel of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
https://consumerguide.com/car-stuff-podcast/

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05/26/2026

No donuts this week, but we do have this fun picture of Angry Jill Ciminillo. Try and guess what made Jill cranky this week.

05/26/2026

New episode is live now! Jill Ciminillo Tom Appel

This week's episode is dedicated to the 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy picks. In total, 32 vehicles in 13 individual categories are covered.