Driveline is a weekly, automotive-centric entertainment show hosted by Justin Baczek. This is a show about cars that anyone can enjoy. Driveline has the latest in automotive related news, but also dives into the human side of the car hobby featuring personal stories from the people who make the community great. The show is an in-depth look at the culture around anything with wheels.
Justin is a vintage car collector and enthusiast who’s been in the media space for over 15 years. Justin’s radio career includes producing Drive Chicago at WLS in Chicago and regular appearances on KROQ’s Klein.Ally.Show (http://Klein.Ally.Show) in Los Angeles.
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S2 Ep14: What Happened to Airplane Pillows? The Long Way Home with Blake Brisbois.
Justin gets to the bottom of when airlines stopped providing pillows. (Spoiler: he was in middle school). Leno's Law was signed by the governor despite (poorly thought-out) opposition. Blake Brisbois joins Justin to discuss his project "The Long Way Home" (@longway.home) where three friends buy 2 cars sight unseen and drive The Mother Road home from Tennessee. They also discuss Blake's car getting featured in The Quail at this past Monterey Car Week, and their efforts to carry on people's legacies through their former cars.
16 Sept 2026
S2 Ep13: Driving Dapper for Men's Health with Arielle Zadok, LA Fights Takeovers, Abolish The DMV
Justin catches up on all of the news that happened during his family trip to Rhinelander - Home of the Hodag including: LAPD making record arrests during a street takeover, Leno's Law reaches the governor's desk, Hilton proposed fixes registration fees, and a New Yorker is under scrutiny for his backyard "collection". Justin also recounts the struggle convincing the DMV he no longer owns his Chevy Volt. In auction watch a bunch of film cars crossed the block including an interesting piece of Disney history. And finally Arielle Zadok (@babesinclassics) sits down to discuss the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive fundraiser happening worldwide on September 27th.
1 Sept 2026
S2 Ep12: Jimmy Buffett: The Car Guy with Ty Houck, Hot Albums Cause Traffic Accidents, Propstore Auction
Driveline is back for Season 2. Justin went to a swanky VIP preview event at the Petersen Museum for Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: Los Angeles Summer 2026. A new study correlates traffic fatalities with the release dates of popular albums. And three years after the passing of Jimmy Buffett, Ty Houck of Ragtops Palm Beach calls in from Florida to share his memories of Jimmy and the cars he loved.
15 Jul 2026
S1 Ep11: Flock Cameras Target Automotive Journalist, Jimmy Buffett's Car Can Be Yours
Justin recounts last weekends Mooneyes Open House in Santa Fe Springs, Multiple bills hit legislation to control our daylight, Flock Cameras sick police on an automotive journalist for a stolen license plate, Volvo and Saab scrapyard burns in Los Angeles, Justin dives into his appreciation for Jimmy Buffett ahead of his Nash Metropolitan headed to auction, but he isn't a "Parrothead"
18 Jun 2026
S1 Ep10: The Story of the "Burning Rolls" with Josh Welch, LAPD Impounds 72 Cars Out of LA River, "Pimp My Ride" Car Found in Junkyard
Justin gets to the bottom of if Los Angeles is really the worst city for mosquitos. Why is there an 80 cent price jump between gas grades in middle America? With the 9 year anniversary this week of Portugal. The Man's album featuring "Feel It Still", lawyer and photographer, Josh Welch joins Justin to talk about the day he happened across the burning Rolls-Royce that became the iconic album artwork. Mustang guys ruined the LA River like they did Cars and Coffee. What are the the most controversial cars of the 21st century? And the internet goes full detective on a junked car from MTV's "Pimp My Ride"
11 Jun 2026
S1 Ep9: Remembering Paul Brian with Lauren Fix
June 11, 2026 marks 2 years since the passing of automotive journalist and 'Drive Chicago' host, Paul Brian. Justin reflects on his memories producing Drive Chicago while working for WLS radio. Lauren Fix joins Justin and shares stories from the countless hours she and Paul travelled the world covering automotive news.
4 Jun 2026
S1 Ep8: The Pope Drives The Ferrari Luce, Man Arrested for "Street Legal" NASCAR, Kars4Kids Banned
Justin may have exposed himself to hantavirus with his Operazione Dyn-o-mite Fiat 850. Pope Leo XIV drives the controversial Ferrari Luce EV. Justin has an idea on how to use the Luce's design. How to legally register your race car for street use without going to jail for VIN swapping. Kars4Kids throws shade back at disgruntled donor who got their ads banned in California.
21 May 2026
S1 Ep7: How To Get Your Stolen Car Back with Victor Munoz
Justin sits down at Downey Dave's Barber Shop to talk to Victor Munoz (@vics69camaro) about getting his fathers stolen Camaro back. Vic talks in depth about how his dad bought the car after returning from Vietnam, how he was given the car, how it was stolen, all of the effort to get it back, and the long road ahead to bring it back to glory.
14 May 2026
S1 Ep6: The Most Affordable V12 You Can Buy, Disneyland's Autopia Fails Smog, The Motorman's Estate Sale, and Your Questions
Justin is back behind the mic after a post-Hawaiian ailment. A missed opportunity for a lot of cylinders for very little money on Bring a Trailer. Disneyland needs to replace its modified gas engines with electrics to satisfy CARB and what it takes to own your own Autopia car. Justin went collectable shopping at KABC 790's Leon "Motorman" Kaplan's home. What miserable car project made Justin the enthusiast he is today? And the best car movie you've never heard of.
2 May 2026
S1 Ep5: Justin's Island Adventure, Rental Car Company Falsely Claims Damage, LAFD Howling Heroes Contest
Justin recounts his trip to his new favorite place, Hawai'i. A Canadian couple is accused of putting diesel fuel in their rental Dodge. The Hollywood Arby's hat reappears. Justin's attempts at buying rare California Highway Patrol Cars. And vote for Lizzy to help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
23 Apr 2026
S1 Ep4: Coachella EV Disaster, Stolen Camaro Found After 17 Years, Remembering Dave Hood
Justin vents about Facebook group members saying too much and a failed Marketplace deal. A woman is nearly stranded at Coachella due to a major Tesla design flaw. A SoCal man is reunited with the stolen car he got from his late father 17 years later. Justin rewatches a nostalgic video from childhood to honor a radio DJ who recently passed away.
16 Apr 2026
S1 Ep3: Barn Find King: Tim Fabrizio- Tupac's Rolls-Royce, a Hidden 1 of 1 Lambo in Illinois, How to Find a Lost Car From Your Childhood
Tim Fabrizio (@timothy_fabrizio), AKA the Barn Find King, joins Justin on Driveline. They talk about his trip to California, finding and purchasing the 1995 Rolls-Royce Corniche that famously accompanied Tupac Shakur, his most and least favorite missions, vintage Mercedes-Benz ownership, NCP Pakistan cars, how difficult it is to buy a car owned by the Brunei Royal Family, and more!
Justin massively lost an auction on a single owner Chevy Caprice police car. Google says there's an episode of Seinfeld where Jerry tries to buy a Corvair. An ad for a Ghoulish musician got Justin hooked. Justin was irritated by Carvana's suggestions on what he should buy. "Leno's Law" is back on the table and a man is surprised by $1300 in DMV fees. No one wants to tip anymore. And developers are threatening everything Angelinos hold dear.
4 Apr 2026
S1 Ep1: The Mullin's Disgraced Citroen, Magnus Walker Results, and a Piece of LA History Could Be Lost
In this "Pilot Episode", Justin describes the mission of Driveline. He talks about his vermin infested Operazione Dyn-o-mite Fiat 850 and an idea to help restore it. Justin discovered a piece of the Mullin Collection at a salvage auction. What he would have bought from Magnus Walker's Urban Outlaw RM Sotheby's auction. And a look into the history of Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Railroad at his San Gabriel home, as well as the sale that could mean the end for the historic land.
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