Hemmings Launches 'Between Two Pumps' Podcast, Celebrating Culture, Cars and Characters Driving the Collector Market
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"Between 2 Pumps" cast from left to right: Terry Shea, Mike Musto, Terry McGean
Episodes debut the first week of April from Hemmings headquarters in Bennington, Vermont.
BENNINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hemmings, the world’s largest online collector car marketplace, today announces the launch of “Between Two Pumps,” a new podcast that brings unfiltered, high-octane conversation straight from the heart of car culture.
Hosted by some of the company’s biggest personalities, like Hemmings Director of Programming Mike Musto, Marketplace Editor Terry Shea, and Terry McGean, former Editor-in-Chief of Hemmings Muscle Machines, the podcast fires up inside a freshly restored, vintage service station in Bennington, Vermont. It’s raw, unscripted and fueled by decades of hard-earned, collector-car knowledge. The backdrop is pure, automotive Americana, the stories are real, and the conversations run as deep as the history behind the machines they love.
Each episode dives into the forces shaping today’s collector car market, including:
● Valuation perspectives on why certain cars become blue-chip collectibles and others don’t;
● The rise of the modern collector car market;
● Mileage myths, with data on how odometer readings influence buyer behavior and valuation;
● An examination of how digital communities and media exposure now accelerate market shifts;
● Perspectives on restored versus original, and what matters most;
● How rarity is manufactured in production numbers, survival rates and marketing-driven scarcity;
● And, so many more, including a fun look at driver’s cars versus garage queens, favorite cars of the 1980s and 1990s, modification trends and their impact on value, auctions and cultural moments, Elvis Cars, and analog-style cars that you can still buy in the 21st century.
“Hemmings has shaped the collector car market for more than seventy years, and today we operate across the full sales cycle, including auctions, listings, and enthusiast engagement. That vantage point gives us unparalleled insight into real transaction data,” said Jonathan Shaw, President, Hemmings. “‘Between Two Pumps’ is an extension of that leadership, using our legacy and our marketplace intelligence to help guide the future of the hobby.”
Debuting the first week in April, 2026, on major podcast platforms and Hemmings digital channels, the show combines decades of market knowledge with candid debate and real marketplace intelligence. In an environment where hype can distort perception overnight, “Between Two Pumps” positions Hemmings as both historian and modern-day navigator of the collector landscape. Listeners may subscribe on YouTube and learn more at www.hemmings.com.
As well-respected automotive enthusiasts and media personalities, the podcast’s three hosts bring Hemmings off the page and onto the screen:
● Shea is an experienced journalist whose words and photography have appeared in a wide variety of print and online publications. In his recent years, his
work has focused more on the collector car marketplace. Shea is known for pairing deep, historical knowledge with an enthusiast’s heart, making every discussion feel both authoritative and personal.
● McGean is a veteran magazine editor who helped shape the voice of American performance media at Hemmings Muscle Machines, Car Craft, Rod & Custom, Hot Rod Magazine, and High Performance Pontiac. McGean’s credibility in the muscle and hot rod world stems from his technical writing and deep knowledge of automotive details and history, contributing to a recognized standing among builders, collectors, and industry insiders alike.
● Musto is an on-screen host and automotive journalist who rose to prominence as host of “/Big Muscle” on The Drive Network and “The House of Muscle” on Hemmings and Motor Trend, earning a devoted following for his raw, no-filter enthusiasm and behind-the-wheel authenticity. From Hot Rod Magazine and Hemmings to Road & Track and Car Craft, Musto built his reputation by driving hard, telling it straight, and celebrating cars the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
Mike Musto added, “Collector cars deserve more than drive-by hot takes and whatever nonsense is trending on social media. These machines have history. They have soul. And the market behind them? That takes real experience to understand. That is what Hemmings brings to the table - decades of perspective, real data, and people who live it. When you listen in, you’re not getting fluff or B.S., you’re getting the real conversation from people who are immersed in it daily.”
About Hemmings
Founded in 1954, Hemmings is the world's largest online collector car marketplace. For more than 70 years, we have grown and uplifted the collector car community because we’ve been part of it since the start. Through our frictionless marketplace, quality entertainment, and professional service, we help all willing drivers buy, sell, and live the collector car lifestyle. Hemmings Motor Club extends this mission by bringing enthusiasts together through exclusive benefits, curated driving experiences, and deeper community connections for those who live to drive. More information, services, and content are available at https://www.hemmings.com/. Stay connected with Hemmings on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and search tens of thousands of vehicle listings from the palm of your hand with the Hemmings App.
About “Between Two Pumps”
“Between Two Pumps” is Hemmings’ enthusiast roundtable where car culture, collector markets, and real-world ownership collide. Hosted by lifelong automotive journalists and enthusiasts Mike Musto, Terry Shea and Terry McGean, the show goes beyond headlines and auction results to explore why cars and trucks matter — and how passion, history, design, and human behavior shape the collector car world. Each episode dives into the conversations enthusiasts actually have in garages, at shows, and behind the wheel. From prewar survivors to ’90s icons, restomods to analog purists, the podcast examines not just what cars are worth, but why we care about them in the first place. Whether you’re buying your first collector car, managing a seven-figure garage, or simply love talking cars with people who truly understand them, “Between Two Pumps” is where knowledge meets enthusiasm — one conversation at a time. Find “Between Two Pumps” on major podcast platforms, at HMN.com/Podcasts and on the podcasts’ YouTube channel.
Mary Beth Halprin
Hemmings
marybeth@mcleanmedia.co
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