Tune in to listen to Randy Stern and George Torline as they talk about the vehicles they are working with for reviews, vehicle ownership updates, rental car experiences, and other automotive topics along with special guests!
Victory & Reseda Podcast EP13: Vehicles driven MAMA Rally, ownership update, Berger bench, guest Alex Bellus-Photographer
Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Podcast, Episode 13! In this episode, Randy and George talk about vehicles driven at the 2026 MAMA Spring Rally media drive, what George was able to punch is V-card with, visit Erik Berger's memorial bench at Road America, spotlight several recently worked with media vehicles, vehicle ownership updates, Rental Car Roulette and we speak with our guest, automotive photographer Alex Bellus. So much to cover! Support the show
21 Mar 2026
Victory & Reseda Podcast EP12: Auto Shows, V&R 15th, updates, guest Charles 'Spaz' Miller
Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 12! In this episode, Randy and George talk about Victory & Reseda's 15th anniversary, a recap of the 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show and 2026 Chicago Auto Show, a look at how the long term fleet vehicles fared for 2025 and guest interview of Charles 'Spaz' Miller and this racing endeavors. To watch the video version of this podcast, you can watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@Vi...
Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 11! In this episode, Randy and George announce the 2025 Vehicle of the Year VOTY selection process is beginning with your participation, recent vehicle reviews on the 2025 Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen GTI and Golf R, and the Jeep Wrangler. Tyler Christopherson from Minnesota Cars and Coffee and Kannonball Rally joins us as our guest to talk about how the car shows evolved, spreading into rally drives, their associa...
Hosts Randy and George discuss the 2025 Midwest Automotive Association Spring Media Rally, review the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona, and share insights on recently tested vehicles like the Volkswagen Jetta and Lexus RX 500h.
Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, episode 9! In this episode, Randy and George why they didn't make it to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show this year, discuss the use of premium vs regular fuel in vehicles (which do you use, let us know in the comments!), check in with our long term vehicle ownership experience with one getting a check engine light, cover the latest vehicles we have been reviewing, and Kohl Kraft joins us to discuss his endeavors in the automo...
3 Feb 2025
V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP8: Guest interview Richard Ross Herod III, 2024 Recap, Rental Car Roulette x2!
It took a while, but here we are! Welcome to out eighth episode of our Quarterly Report & Podcast! In this episode, we're featuring a Twin Cities personality from the automotive retail business as our guest, Richard Herod III. Until recently, he ran two very successful dealerships. A recent vehicle accident caused him to retire. However, he has returned to the automotive retail fold. He gets to tell his story to Randy and George. We also discuss our fleet, and look back at 2024 WE c...
In this episode, we have our first guest interview, and that is with Gabriel Young of Northern Flow Media! We also reveal the 2024 V&R Vehicle of the Year #VOTY24 contenders, introduce a vehicle which has been hiding in our long term fleet, and discuss seven vehicles recently reviewed.For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/Merch!!! Interested in a hat, t-shirt or hoodie? You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.c...
24 Jun 2024
V&R Quarterly Report & Podcast EP6: MAMA Spring Rally & latest vehicle reviews
In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline discuss the vehicles we drove at the 2024 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, we get an update on the the V&R Machine (2021 Mazda CX-5) and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R demanded some attention as well. And we recap some of the vehicles worked with over the last quarter.
For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
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10 Mar 2024
Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report: EP 5: Chicago Auto Show recap & reviews
In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline discuss the 2024 Chicago Auto Show and their picks of the show. The V&R Machine (2021 Mazda CX-5) gets its oil analyzed in our long term fleet update. And a recap of the some of the vehicles worked with over the last quarter.
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For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
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In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline announce the 2023 Vehicle of the Year (#VOTY2023) nominees, see what they drove at the Midwest Automotive Association Fall Festival and Chicago Drives Electric media events, check in on their long term vehicles and review discussion on the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2023 Honda Accord, and the 2023 Range Rover Sport.
Dielectric sealant mentioned can be found here: https://a.co/d/9CbIvjk
Honda 'Rodent' Tape can be found here: https://www.hondapartsonline.net/oem-parts/honda-tape-rodent-19mm-20m-40192317
Long Term Updates:
2021 Mazda CX-5
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
Michelin Tire Love! Sponsor us please! :-)
For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
Merch!!! Interested in a hat, t-shirt or vinyl stickers? You can buy them online at https://victoryandreseda.etsy.com
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25 Aug 2023
Victory & Reseda Quarterly Reviews - EP 2: It's car show season!
Join Randy Stern and George Torline for 'Victory & Reseda Reviews - Episode 2' as they highlight some of the vehicles from the the most recent auto shows. Also they will discuss several of the cars and trucks they reviewed during the second quarter of the 2023 season. Plus see what Randy ended up getting with his turn playing 'rental car roulette'.
For the full review of each vehicle, refer to VictoryandReseda.net and this YouTube channel.
In this episode, the check out what is new at the recent auto shows. See the full review articles at:
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-hyundai-palisade/
- 2022 RAM 1500 Classic: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/rcr-ram-1500-clssic/
- 2023 Lexus RX 350: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-lexus-rx/
- 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-volvo-s60-recharge/
- 2023 Kia Niro: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-kia-niro/
See the full video review of the 2023 Lexus RX350 here: https://youtu.be/FFpPh71l5TM
Mentioned in this episode are videos produced at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show:
- 2023 Toyota Crown: https://youtu.be/f-hVWRcSPO4
- 2023 Toyota Prius: https://youtu.be/M9GFFk8VrHw
- 2023 Acura Integra: https://youtu.be/EQCHdDtoyi0
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale & 2023 Dodge Hornet: https://youtu.be/eUygkHfq6Ks
Watch this podcast episode on YouTube on our YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/NKYxbdYc9T4
For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
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25 Aug 2023
Victory & Reseda Quarterly Reviews - EP 3: So many cars, so little time
The crew at Victory & Reseda have been busy over the summer working with all kinds of vehicles. With this episode, see what Randy Stern and George Torline have been up to as they dig into some of the newest vehicles like the 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor, 2023 Mazda CX-9, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 EV. We also get a taste of some specialty vehicles like the Rolls Royce Ghost and Lucid Air.
We also find out how the 'V&R Machine' 2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2019 Volkswagen Golf R long term vehicles are holding up.
Mentioned or reviewed in this episode:
Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally '23:
2022 Rolls Royce Ghost - Black Badge
2023 Volkswagen Golf R - 20th Anniversary Edition
2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss
2023 BMW M2
Read more about the MAMA Rally here: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mama23rally/
Long Term Updates:
2021 Mazda CX-5
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
Mazda CX-5 Oil Filters:
"Value Products Mazda" (Mexico): PE01-14-302A-MV
Mazda Genuine (Thailand): 1WPE-14-302
Michelin Tire Love! Sponsor us please! :-)
Defender2
Pilot Sport 4S
X-Ice Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV
Vehicle Reviews:
2023 Mazda CX-9
https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-mazda-cx9/
2023 Ford F-150 Tremor
https://www.victoryandreseda.net/our-thoughts-exactly-2023-ford-f-150-tremor/
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
https://www.victoryandreseda.net/my-thoughts-exactly-2024-subaru-crosstrek/
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70
https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-genesis-electrified-gv70/
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ppqg2mJPsA4
For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
Merch!!! Interested in a hat, t-shirt or vinyl stickers? Let us know!
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25 Aug 2023
Victory & Reseda Quarterly Reviews - EP 1
Join Randy Stern and George Torline as they highlight several of the cars and trucks reviewed during the first quarter of the 2023 season, and see what George ended up with his spin with on the 'rental car roulette'.
In this episode, the vehicles spotlighted and their articles are:
2022 Acura MDX Type-S: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2022-acura-mdx-types/
2023 Toyota Sequoia: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/2023-toyota-sequoia/
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-mitsubishi-outlander-phev/
2022 Kia K5
2023 Rivian R1T: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/quickies-rivian-r1t/
2023 Genesis G90: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/2023-genesis-g90/
2023 Honda HR-V: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2023-honda-hrv/
Or watch this episode on YouTube on our YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/seAT_fbMx0g
For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/
Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2238766/support)
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