Technically Broken

About Technically Broken

Technically Broken is a podcast hosted by two (sometimes three) friends that share their experiences in the mechanical world from opposite sides of the spectrum: professional vs. hobbyist. Mario, a professional mechanic, shares his experience, stories, and frustrations from a professional’s point of view and talks about all kinds of crazy happenings in the profession while Botar, a part-time hobbyist, shares his perspective from that of an amateur and his rewarding experiences as well as total flops. Caleb, the producer, will sometimes chime in and share stories from an outside perspective as well. At the end of every episode there is a ”Worth it or Junk it” segment where each host talks about a subject in the mechanical world they love or could live without. Between everyone involved there are many laughs and situations that anyone who has dabbled with anything mechanical or repair-wise can surely relate.

Publisher

TBP Productions

Category

comedy · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 May 2024

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Episode 15: Summer Extrava-Regular-Ganza | Quitting Edition (*T-Shirt Included)

   We finally come together in the latter half of 2026 to bring you an episode about quitting and the impacts it may have on your life. From working with people you don't want to, to your mean boss, we poke and prod at why there's a need to leave your job for another. Special guest appearance by Smokey! Worth it or Junk it included at no extra cost! INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wholebakedcooky Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns Insta: https://www.instagram.com/crowned.vic CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CHANNELS! / @wholebakedcooky / @wholebakedarmory

2. 

   7 Mar 2026

   Episode 14: Lou’s Insulation Station

   On this episode we get our good friend Lou to come in and explain the world of industrial and commercial insulation. There's plenty to learn about in this episode from weird tools to all the colors and flavors insulation comes in! Take a load off, bundle up, and have a listen! Worth it or Junk it included at no extra cost! INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wholebakedcooky Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns Insta: https://www.instagram.com/crowned.vic Producer: Caleb Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehunted Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

3. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Episode 13: Techanical Mechnician Nick

   We start off the New Year with our good friend Nick the car mechanic! He gives us a great insight into getting into the world of car repairs, school, and the hurdles of everyday wrenching. Come have a few laughs with us and maybe learn a thing, or not! Worth it or Junk it included at no extra cost INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla Instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube:    https://youtube.com/@wholebakedcooky Tiktok:   TikTok.com/wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns Insta:   instagram.com/crowned.vic Producer: Caleb Twitter/X:    x.com/cthehunted Twitch:   twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_ Insta:   instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_

4. 

   14 Dec 2025

   Episode 12: Wrenchin’ with Randy

   A Christmas special with auto mechnic/technician Randy! Sit down with us and have a conversation about the auto mechanic world, from the home garage to the stealership, tune in and see what's under our skin in this episode!Yes it's episode 12! Not 13, I wrote up the wrong number in our notes! Worth it or Junk it included at no extra cost! INTRO MUSIC: AltavillaInstagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: MarioYoutube:    / @wholebakedcooky  Tiktok:   / wholebakedcooky Co-Host: ChrisInsta: https://www.instagram....Insta: https://www.instagram....Insta:   instagram.com/crowned.vic Producer: CalebTwitter/X:   / cthehunted  Twitch:   / videos  Insta:   instagram.com/ caleb_thehunted_

5. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Episode 11: Laying Pipe with Sam

   In this episode we sit down with our good frirend the Sam the plumber. Join us for funny stories, learning about laying pipe, and what life is like in the day of a commercial/residential plumber! Worth it or Junk it included at no extra cost! INTRO MUSIC:Altavillahttps://www.instagram.com/altavillamusicSOCIALS:Host: MarioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcookyCo-Host: ChrisInsta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/crowned.vic/?hl=enProducer: CalebTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehuntedTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videosInsta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_

6. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Episode 10: The Unreleased Files

   In this episode we sit down and recap the the first yr of podcasting and the people we had on the show. I did not specifically want to release this episode but either way, we figure it's important we show our viewers, listeners, and fans the raw effort that goes into making any form of content. INTRO MUSIC:Altavillahttps://www.instagram.com/altavillamusicSOCIALS:Host: MarioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcookyCo-Host: ChrisInsta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/crowned.vic/?hl=enProducer: CalebTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehuntedTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videosInsta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

7. 

   5 Oct 2025

   Episode 10.5: Project Fatigue

   When the list of projects keeps piling up and others shift priority. It’s a constant struggle of back and forth and trying to find the time to get it all done. Join us as we come back to it all while experiencing our own technical difficulties as we hope to deal with and get through our own project fatigue. During this episode, we call it season 2 episode 1,  but decided later that it’s more of a 10.5. INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=en Producer: Caleb Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehunted Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

8. 

   12 Feb 2025

   Episode 9: Karting with Mikey B

   This month we continue our Motorsports series by going into a semi-deeper dive into the world of karting with Mikey B. We learn a bit about him and the work he does at the kart track at Autobahn Country Club as well as how he got to where he is today. From being a young amateur mechanic working with Mario to running the kart track garage and being the go-to guy for anything kart related. We get to learn about some of the more difficult experiences in this side of motorsports as well as some of the more fun aspects. Thanks for tuning in! INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=en Producer: Caleb Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehunted Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

9. 

   20 Dec 2024

   Episode 8: ¿Motorsports?

   We’re on to Episode 8! Coming to you from a fancy location: a race shop. This shop gives our viewers and listeners a rare look into Mario’s profession as a race mechanic. This episode we talk about motorsports and the many facets and disciplines. While we don’t dive too far into any specific one we do have some interesting conversations and insights into the ones we know! Then we ask the question, what is a Motorsport? What can be defined as one? Thanks for tuning in! INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic SOCIALS: Host: Mario Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=en Producer: Caleb Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehunted Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

10. 

    20 Nov 2024

    Episode 7: Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em

    This time in Technically Broken we interview our longtime friend, Smokey! He has years of experience doing all sorts of odds and ends but a couple have been most prevalent: farming and fixing shit. We delve into the depths of what makes up a Smokey and how he developed his love for farming and all the things he’s had to deal with on the way to his current career, which if you hadn’t guessed is: farming. Full of charisma and a great sense of humor this was definitely a fun one for us. Thanks for tuning in! Episode 8 we’ll start introducing socials in the audio podcast descriptions.

11. 

    19 Oct 2024

    Episode 6: The Suck of the Job

    Howdy everybody! We're back at it again with the main trio talking about, well, you guessed it: the "suck" of the job. Basically any job that you've done that's just taken the life out of you or made you want to punch a wall. The jobs that make you heavy sigh before you heavy sigh right before you even know the full scope of what you're gonna have to do. It's every bit of that love/hate relationship with fixin' shit. This episode we talk about jobs that have sucked for us as well as minor repairs and replacements that just suck. For the Worth It or Junk It segment we dive into junkyards and what we think of them! How ironic! Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to rate us 5 stars if you like the episode!

12. 

    7 Sept 2024

    Episode 5: Ben Dover

    This time on Technically Broken we meet up with Mario’s longtime friend and past colleague, Ben, who works as a union lineman. Working in the field most, if not all, the time he encounters some wild things. We run through the history of how he met Mario at the kart track, the broken things they had to deal with together before they both ventured off on their own to forge their own paths. Ben tells us of some of the wild experiences he’s had in the field ranging from dangerous to just plain interesting and some of the most “technically broken” things he’s had to deal with. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show! Make sure to like, subscribe, and rate us 5 stars! It really helps. Intro music by @altavillamusic on instagram

13. 

    3 Aug 2024

    Episode 4: From Amateur to “Professional”

    Today’s focus is Caleb’s new job…kinda! He just started working in a shop as a semi mechanic. We hear from him and what led to this development as well as how he likes it. Does he like it? That’s the bigger question. Mario and Botar ask the tough questions while Caleb sits pretty and answers like a champ. All in all, a good time and some good information and opinions. We’re so stoked for our friend to make these kinds of moves in his life and fully support him. Thanks for listening! Make sure to give us a like, subscribe, and rate us 5 stars! It really helps.

14. 

    21 Jun 2024

    Episode 3: Chewed Up and Spit Out

    We’re back at it again in episode three interviewing our longtime friend, Chad. Chad has a deep background in farming, which he started participating in when he was very young. Chad shares his past experiences and all the necessary and sometimes annoying repairs that were needed to keep the farm running as well as what he’s been up to most recently. Then, we get into our Worth it or Junk it segment where we discuss overreaching tech and other topics. Thanks for listening!

15. 

    28 May 2024

    Episode 2: Professional vs. Hobbyist

    The guys go a little bit more in depth about their beginnings and the different perspectives of professionals vs. hobbyists. Every person, depending on their background, has a different approach to any given situation and the unique points of view between them plays a role in how they take on a job or task. Thanks for tuning in!

16. 

    8 May 2024

    Episode 1: An Introduction (Pilot Episode)

    This is the first official episode of Technically Broken where we introduce ourselves and briefly share some experiences and what the show is all about. Between the three of us we talk about experiences with the mechanic industry from both outside and inside, professional vs hobbyist. All from a comedic point of view.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

158,223

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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