Hosts Ryan and Keith are joined on this episode by long time Washington Automotive Press Association Member, Fadra Nally. Fadra is the OG when it comes to pioneering automotive YouTube content. As a blogger, travel fan, and professional voiceover artist, Fadra has a knack for blending consumer focused automotive content into the variety of topics she covers on her YouTube channel and Instagram at AllThingsFadra.
Keith brags about his wonderful fall leaf peeping top down Miata drive down SkyLine Drive while Ryan brings us news from the world of Kia EVs and the German Auto Industry.
You can find Fadra Nally at https://www.youtube.com/@Allthingsfadra and IG https://www.instagram.com/allthingsfadra/?hl=en
Fadra's Viral Sink Vid : https://youtu.be/AGF4-k8R6FI?si=sFTcI2hVRlpSjr00
In this episode of the Capital DriveCast, hosts Keith and Ryan chat with John Aaron, morning news anchor at WTOP Radio, passionate automotive enthusiast, and long time Washington Automotive Press (WAPA) member They discuss John's career journey, his experiences with WAPA, and his insights on the latest automotive news and trends. The conversation also covers the recent WAPA rally, where they explored various vehicles and features, and John's unique car history, including his first car and current reviews.
You can find WTOP car reviews at
https://wtop.com/lifestyle/car-reviews/
You can find Fadra Nally's AllThingsFadra Slate video here: https://youtu.be/-xzei_6Mw5g?si=J0EhslNZutBsoXCB
You can find Jake Thiewes Out Motor Sport's Slate video here:https://youtu.be/CWFDn_h4TTk?si=qfxJ5v9oZwchjN4Q
Manufactures supporting the 2025 WAPA Fall Rally
- Honda
- Honda Motorcycles
- Stellantis (Dodge and Jeep)
- Toyota
- Lexus
- Kia
- Hyundai
- Genesis
- Ford
- Polestar
- Mazda
- Subaru
Hosts Ryan and Keith are joined on this episode by legendary broadcast journalist John Davis. John has been the creator, producer and voice of one of the nation's longest running television shows, MotorWeek. What a special treat to hear about the early days of MotorWeek, how it started, and its secret sauce of success that has kept it the go to source for all things cars for 45 years and counting. What an incredible conversation about John's passion for cars and the gift that is MotorWeek to consumers and car enthusiasts everywhere. News wise Keith and Ryan talk continued EV price drops and the return of the iconic Honda Prelude.
Oh yea, our very first episode! In this debut episode we feature William Hopper, long time member and current president of the Washington Automotive Press Association. William shares his love of cars and discusses the importance of automotive journalism and the variety of press associations across the country. Hosts Ryan (auto journalist with US News and World Report) and Keith (producer at YouTube auto channel Beyond the Test Drive) introduce themselves, discuss the vision for Capital DriveCast and share some interesting news from the world of autos.
Recorded on September 30th, 2025 - National Pod Cast Day!
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