This episode was recorded live on Friday, June 26, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  It's Amateur Radio Week and Field Day weekend, so Nathan and Glenn go deep on everything ham radio — how to get licensed, what frequencies you unlock at each level, how repeaters work, and why this nearly century-old hobby is more relevant than ever. Nathan breaks down the three license classes (Technician, General, and Extra), the best study resources, costs, and what you can actually do on the air at each level. Nathan throws in a live sample question from the technician exam and they discuss DTMF tones, propagation, and the surprising accessibility of the hobby for beginners. Glenn opens the Ask a Mechanic segment with a new automotive trivia question — a quirky American-made vehicle from 1975 to 1980 with asymmetrical doors — and caller Sal from Texas answers it correctly. Glenn shares the story behind the design and the colorful nicknames the car earned. Later, Glenn shares the official Slate Auto pricing announcement — $24,950 for the base pickup — along with updates to battery specs, payload, and towing capacity. Two callers join: Sal with the trivia answer and Mike from Cranston with a cautionary tale about rental car insurance and loss-of-use charges. Glenn wraps with a tip about always photographing your rental car before and after — a habit that saved him from a false damage claim on his most recent return.  ARRL Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June. Learn more at https://www.arrl.org/field-day  Find a Field Day site at https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator Sponsors and Affiliates:  Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Gold Class Certified, over 45 years of quality collision repair. Quality you can see, service you can trust. Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stahirsky Agency – Over 15 years of experience in Northern Rhode Island real estate.  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters:  0:00 Intro & Show Open 1:21 Welcome & Amateur Radio Week 3:05 Ham Radio Deep Dive – Licenses, Frequencies & Repeaters 15:08 Live Technician Example Exam Question – DTMF Tones 31:12 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 33:16 Automotive Trivia – American Car With Asymmetrical Doors 35:15 Slate Auto Official Pricing & Updates 41:02 Rental Car Camera Tunnel Story 42:39 Caller Sal – Trivia Answer: AMC Pacer 47:52 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 Stachurski Agency 49:33 Caller Mike from Cranston – Rental Car Insurance Tips 54:51 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, June 19, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  Nathan and Glenn kick off the show with an exciting topic for the week ahead — Amateur Radio Week and ARRL Field Day, happening June 27th and 28th. Both Nathan and Glenn are licensed ham radio operators, and they break down what Field Day is all about: emergency preparedness, club deployments, making contacts across the country, operating on HF frequencies, Morse code, and even satellite communication. They share two local Rhode Island Field Day events open to the public and free to attend, and explain how anyone — licensed or not — can get on the air.  The Ask a Mechanic segment tackles an email from Frank in Smithfield, Rhode Island, who has a check engine light on his 2017 Toyota Camry with code P0014 — a valve timing issue. Glenn breaks down exactly what the code means, what causes it, how a technician diagnoses it, what it could cost to fix, and whether Frank needs to worry about getting it repaired before his next state inspection. Glenn also previews the upcoming Slate Auto base price announcement, discussing the EV pickup truck's minimalist design philosophy, potential fleet use cases, and how it stacks up against similarly priced conventional vehicles. The show wraps with a timely summer tip: what causes that unpleasant smell from your car's AC system, and several easy DIY fixes to get rid of it. ARRL Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June. Learn more at https://www.arrl.org/field-day  Find a Field Day site at https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Gold Class Certified, over 45 years of quality collision repair. Quality you can see, service you can trust.  Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stahirsky Agency – Over 15 years of experience in Northern Rhode Island real estate.  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:45 Amateur Radio Week Overview – RI Statute 25-2-55 4:10 What Is ARRL Field Day? 9:08 Emergency Communications Purpose of Field Day 9:55 Operating Modes – HF, CW/Morse Code, Digital 10:26 How Contacts Work During Field Day  15:36 Why Amateur Radio Doesn't Need the Internet 15:51 Getting Licensed – Technician, General & Extra Class 17:18 Public Can Get on the Air at Field Day 17:24 Rhode Island Field Day Locations (Open to Public) 17:41 Providence Radio Association – Masonic Youth Center, Warwick 17:57 Fidelity Amateur Radio Club – New England Wireless & Steam Museum, East Greenwich 18:08 ARRL Field Day Locator  18:34 Ham Radio License Plates in Rhode Island 19:57 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 Stachurski Agency 21:46 Ask a Mechanic: Email: Frank in Smithfield – Check Engine Code P0014 22:20 What Code P0014 Means – Exhaust Camshaft Over-Advanced 23:15 Is It Serious? Cost to Fix? 24:05 How Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Works 28:08 Common Causes – Low Oil, Sludge, Bad Solenoid or Actuator 31:15 How a Technician Diagnoses P0014 33:44 Will It Fail a State Inspection? 35:47 Clearing Codes & Readiness Monitors Explained 38:27 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 39:11 Slate Auto EV Truck – Base Price Preview 40:08 Slate Pricing, Accessories & SUV Configuration 43:00 Fleet Vehicle Use Case for Slate 44:10 Ad Break - Libsyn Ad 45:44 Car AC Odor – What Causes It & How to Fix It 46:35 Evaporator Core Mold Explained 50:00 HVAC Drain Clog – How to Check & Clear It 51:32 DIY Fix – Lysol Spray Through the Air Intake 52:42 Disinfectant Can Method (Recirculate Mode) 53:27 Cabin Air Filter Reminder 53:59 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, June 12, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  Nathan is back from a work trip to DC and brings real-world stories to back up the past two weeks of content. He and Glenn revisit TPMS sensors with a live example — Nathan's tire pressure climbed to 40 PSI on the highway, and Glenn explains why that's perfectly normal. They also dig into adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and driver-monitoring eye-tracking tech after Nathan's road trip experience. The recall conversation continues with a deep dive into media exaggeration — Glenn breaks down why "over a million vehicles recalled" headlines often mean a tiny fraction will actually need repairs, using a new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator fire-risk recall as the example. They also revisit the Hyundai/Kia theft issue and the Subaru Forester moonroof recall. A caller named Mike brings up vehicle data privacy — what your car remembers about you, your contacts, your home address, and your trips, and why you should factory reset before selling or trading in. Finally, Nathan reveals the answer to last week's trivia question: what year was the Corvette built but not sold to the public?  This episode is brought to you by: 🔧 Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Gold Class Certified, over 45 years of quality collision repair. Quality you can see, service you can trust. 🏡 Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stachurski Agency – Over 15 years of experience in Northern Rhode Island real estate. Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters:  0:00 Intro 1:39 Welcome Back & Nathan's DC Trip Recap 7:25 TPMS Recap: Nathan's 40 PSI Highway Experience 13:46 Adaptive Cruise Control & Lane Keep Assist Discussion 17:11 Eye-Tracking & Driver Monitoring Systems (Blue Cruise) 18:44 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 21:09 Are There Really More Recalls Lately? 24:00 Revisiting the Hyundai/Kia Theft Recall 26:23 Subaru Forester Moonroof Recall Discussion 28:43 Recap: Longest-Running Nameplates & Ford Maverick Story 30:08 Corvette Trivia Question Recap – Call In Your Answer 32:08 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 34:30 More on Longest-Running Nameplates: VW & Land Cruiser 35:00 Wrap-Up of Two-Week Recap 36:39 New Recall: Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator Fire Risk 44:17 Third Brake Light History – Trivia Answer 47:39 Caller Mike: Vehicle Data Privacy & Navigation History 53:21 Subaru Data Tracking & Hacker Story 54:00 Libsyn Ad 56:33 Corvette Trivia Answer Reveal 58:10 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, June 5, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  This week, Glenn Markley takes the helm solo while Nathan is away, delivering a jam-packed automotive episode covering car safety recalls, fascinating automotive history, and practical do-it-yourself maintenance tips. Glenn opens with two fresh Ford recalls — a dangerous ball joint separation issue affecting the Bronco Sport and Maverick, and a seatbelt locking defect on the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition. He then takes a deep dive into the top 10 longest-running vehicle nameplates in history, from the Porsche 911 and Ford Mustang to the Chevrolet Suburban's surprising 90-year run. Along the way, Glenn shares the story of the very first Mustang ever sold and throws out an automotive trivia question that gets answered live on air. Caller Mike from Cranston joins with great insight on recalls, Hyundai and Kia theft prevention, and a memorable spare tire story. Glenn wraps up with a continued road trip prep series, this time focused on things you can do yourself — from checking fluids and changing air filters to lubricating door locks and inspecting tire pressure.  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Gold Class Certified, over 45 years of quality collision repair. Quality you can see, service you can trust. Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stahirsky Agency – Over 15 years of experience in Northern Rhode Island real estate.  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Glenn Solo – Nathan Away 2:47 Ford Recall: Bronco Sport & Maverick Ball Joint 6:34 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 8:02 Ford Recall: Lincoln Navigator & Expedition Seatbelt 10:30 Automotive Trivia Question – Four Interlocking Rings 11:28 Top 10 Longest-Running Car Nameplates 11:44 #10 – Porsche 911 (61 Years) 13:28 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 15:25 #9 – Ford Mustang (61 Years) 17:46 #8 – Mini / Mini Cooper (66 Years) 19:03 #7 – Mercedes-Benz S-Class (71 Years) 19:59 #6 – Toyota Crown (70 Years) 20:07 #5 – Chevrolet Corvette (Since 1953) 22:50 #4 – Toyota Land Cruiser (75 Years) 22:40 #3 – Volkswagen Transporter / ID Buzz (75 Years) 23:14 #2 – Ford F-Series (77 Years) 23:42 #1 – Chevrolet Suburban (90 Years) 24:14 Libsyn Ad 26:03 Caller Mike from Cranston – Trivia Answer & Recalls 32:52 Hyundai & Kia Theft Prevention Recall 39:54 DIY Car Maintenance Tips 47:51 Cabin Air Filter & Engine Air Filter 51:39 Tire Pressure, Door Locks & Wiper Blades 54:30 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, May 29, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. This week, Nathan, is joined by his dad and co-host Glenn for a full Ask a Mechanic episode — one of the most information-packed shows of the season. Nathan kicks things off with an update on his Subaru Impreza decision, then Glenn dives deep into listener questions and live caller conversations covering everything from tire pressure monitoring systems to road trip safety. Glenn answers a detailed email from Sal in Texas about TPMS sensors — how they work, when to replace them, whether to buy OEM or aftermarket, and the surprising history behind why TPMS became a federal requirement. A live caller then joins to ask about a tire plug repair, leading to a thorough breakdown of plugs vs. patch repairs and what your tire manufacturer actually recommends. The show wraps with a practical road trip prep checklist just in time for summer — from checking fluids and spare tires to building an emergency safety kit. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just want to keep your vehicle road-ready this summer, this episode is a must-listen. Sponsors and Affiliates: Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stahirsky Agency Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters:  0:00 Intro & Welcome 3:01 Nathan's Subaru Impreza Update 7:33 Digital vs. Analog Dashboards 10:22 Manual vs. Electric Parking Brake 11:05 Ask a Mechanic Intro Jingle 11:49 Listener's Email: TPMS Sensor Question 28:45 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 29:53 Live Caller: Tire Plug Repair Question 39:52 Ad Break - Lydia Smith, Century 21 40:22 Road Trip Car Prep Tips with Glenn 50:15 Live Caller: Mike from Cranston: Spare Tire Story 53:47 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 54:29 Outro Theme Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, May 22, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  Nathan, covers the biggest tech stories of the week — including Google I/O's major AI announcements and a GitHub security breach — then welcomes a truly inspiring guest caller: Rhode Island photographer Norm Marsh. Legally blind, physically disabled freelance photographer. Norm joins the show by phone to celebrate the launch of his debut coffee table book, Beyond Sight: The World Through My Lens, and shares his incredible journey — from competing in Special Olympics powerlifting to discovering his passion for photography in high school. Norm opens up about how he shoots stunning Rhode Island landscapes despite being legally blind, why zoom lenses are his secret weapon, his go-to editing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, and his best advice for anyone looking to pick up a camera for the first time.  Norm's book on Amazon: Beyond Sight: The World Through My Lens - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Sight-world-through-lens/dp/B0GZCXHQST ($34.99)  Signed copies ($45): Message Norm on: Facebook: Outta The Norm Photography - https://www.facebook.com/OuttatheNormPhotography?  Instagram: @storman_normand - https://www.instagram.com/storman_normand?igsh=bzRwNnI0ZDNtYnhi  Chapters:  0:00 Intro & Welcome  3:36 Tech News: Google I/O & Gemini AI Agent 5:33 Tech News: GitHub Security Breach  8:04 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 9:07 Guest Intro: Norm Marsh, Outta The Norm Photography 9:55 Norm's Background & Spina Bifida / Legal Blindness 10:52 Norm's Special Olympics Powerlifting Career 12:31 How Norm Got Started in Photography 16:10 How Legal Blindness Affects Norm's Photography 18:44 Zoom Lenses, Editing with Lightroom & Photoshop 22:17 What Norm Loves Most About Photography 23:36 Book Announcement: Beyond Sight – The World Through My Lens 27:05 How to Buy the Book (Amazon & Signed Copies) 28:26 Photography Tips for Beginners 36:20 Norm's Favorite Photos 38:44 Canon vs. Sony vs. Nikon – Gear Talk 40:31 Norm's Photography Services & Booking 42:22 Rhode Island Food Question 43:46 Closing Thanks to Norm Marsh 44:37 Ad Break – Libsyn Podcast Hosting 45:51 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Sponsors and Affiliates:  Lydia Smith, Century 21  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, May 15, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  Rhode Island's Tech Geek Nathan Markley flies solo this week as co-host Glenn is traveling, diving deep into one of the hottest topics in tech: artificial intelligence — how it's helping us, how it's being weaponized against us, and how it's reshaping the workforce. Plus, Nathan shares a personal project he's been building, promotes an exciting Rhode Island community event, and covers the latest in Apple, SpaceX, Google, and Facebook.  Topics this episode: Google's threat intelligence team caught hackers using AI to discover and exploit a zero-day vulnerability — and the telltale sign was that the code was over-documented, exactly like AI writes it. Big tech companies including Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft are spending $725 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 while simultaneously cutting tens of thousands of jobs. Google and SpaceX are in talks to launch data centers into orbit by 2027, raising questions about who controls infrastructure in space. Apple's iOS 26.5 brings end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging turned on by default. SpaceX is reportedly in talks to acquire AI coding tool Cursor for $60 billion. Facebook has shut down Messenger on the web — app only now. Nathan also demos his own web app, the Five Subject Notebook App, a free, no-cloud, no-subscription notes tool you can try right now at https://notebook.nathanmarkley.net (new URL). RIPIN is celebrating their 35th anniversary with a free birthday party at the Providence Children's Museum on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 5:30–8:00 PM. Pizza, cake, games, art projects, drum circle, and more. RSVP free at https://givebutter.com/c/ripinbirthdayparty.  📱Five Subject Notebook App: https://notebook.nathanmarkley.net  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Lydia Smith, realtor with Century 21 Stahirsky Agency  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters:  0:00 Intro, Theme Song, & Welcome 2:43 Solo Show — No Ask a Mechanic This Week 3:32 Open Question: Has AI Helped or Hurt You at Work? 4:30 Google Blocks First AI-Powered Zero-Day Hack  7:10 SpaceX & Google: Data Centers in Space?  9:59 Big Tech Spends $725B on AI While Cutting Jobs  11:58 Could AI Replace Radio?  13:47 Apple iOS 26.5 — RCS End-to-End Encryption by Default  18:14 Ad Break - Lydia Smith, realtor 20:33 Facebook Shuts Down Web Messenger  22:45 AI & the Power Grid Crisis  26:12 Nathan's New Project: Five Subject Notebook App  32:11 Ad Break - Libsyn  35:10 SpaceX Acquiring AI Coding Tool Cursor for $60 Billion  37:44 RIPIN 35th Anniversary Birthday Party — May 30th, 2026 44:25 Ad Break - Walsh Clothing & Krakow Deli  47:14 More on Google's AI Threat Intelligence Work  51:12 Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0  #NathanMarkleyShow #WNRI #RhodeIsland #TechGeek #AI #Podcast 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, May 1, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  This week, Nathan's co-host and dad Glenn just returned from Indianapolis where he served as a judge at an internal automotive technician competition called Top Tech — and he breaks down exactly how it works. Then, a live caller asks how to revive vehicles that have been sitting with old, degraded fuel — and Glenn delivers a practical, step-by-step answer. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a tech student, an automotive professional, or just love great Friday night radio, this one's for you.  Subscribe and never miss a Friday night with The Nathan Markley Show!  Chapters:  0:00 Welcome & Show Overview 3:17 Glenn's Trip to Indianapolis — Top Tech Competition 6:49 How the Top Tech Competition Works 9:17 Internal Promotion & Technician Recognition 15:49 Ad Break 16:27 Indianapolis Weather & Competition Details 17:41 The 30 Stations Explained 21:06 Safety, Environmental & EV Drivetrain Stations 30:16 Ad Break — Libsyn 31:37 The Two Stations Glenn Judged (HVAC & EV Propulsion) 38:00 Competition Format, Awards & Nationals 38:26 Live Caller: How to Fix Bad Gas in a Stored Vehicle 45:18 Cost Estimates for Fuel System Cleaning 48:45 Previewing Next Week: Vehicle Storage Tips 49:44 Ad Break — Lydia Smith, Century 21 Realtor 51:04 Wrapping Up the Top Tech Segment 53:27 Show Outro & Theme  Show notes & links: https://nathanmarkley.net/podcast  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Lydia Smith | Realtor, Century 21 Stahersky Agency | 📞 401-808-0430 🏡 Specializing in Northern Rhode Island real estate | 15+ years of experience in buying and selling properties Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic  Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI.  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, April 24, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.  On this week's episode, Nathan and is his co-host and dad Glenn discuss 40 years of automotive technology, EV and hybrid trends, a live caller question about mysterious engine misfires, and a major breaking news story about Apple's CEO transition. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a tech lover, or just tuning in for great conversation, this episode has something for everyone.  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Chapters:  00:00 Intro & Theme Song 01:21 Welcome & Show Overview 02:33 Introducing Co-Host Glenn / Ask a Mechanic Intro 03:45 How Automotive Technology Has Changed Over 40 Years 06:52 Carburetors vs. Fuel Injection 10:57 EVs & Battery Preconditioning 14:56 Comfort, Convenience & In-Car Electronics 18:38 Ad Break — Libsyn Podcast Hosting 20:09 How Modern Tech Changed Teaching Auto Mechanics 28:11 Ad Break — Walt's Clothing, Woonsocket 30:07 Apple CEO Transition: Tim Cook Steps Down 37:00 AI, Apple Intelligence & the Future of Tech 42:30 Live Caller: Engine Misfire Diagnosis  48:25 Ad Break — Lydia Smith, Century 21 Realtor 49:42 Wrapping Up & Outro​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Friday night with The Nathan Markley Show! Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 

This episode was recorded live on Friday, April 17, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. In this episode of The Nathan Markley Show, Nathan and his dad, Glenn, dive into two very different—but equally fascinating—worlds: photography and automotive repair.  First, Nathan breaks down the "Exposure Triangle" for beginners. If you've ever wondered how to get that blurry background in portraits or how to freeze a fast-moving race car in a photo, this segment is for you. We discuss: Shutter Speed: How to freeze action vs. capturing silky motion. Aperture: Controlling light and depth of field (the bokeh effect). ISO: Understanding "artificial brightness" and the trade-off with image noise. Lenses: When to use a wide-angle vs. a telephoto lens. We transition into our popular "Ask a Mechanic" segment! We tackle a listener's question about ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and why replacing a windshield on modern cars like the Hyundai Sonata requires specialized camera calibration. Glenn also brings a critical update on a massive Ford F-150 recall affecting nearly 1.4 million trucks. We explain the "lead frame" defect in the 6R80 transmission that causes dangerous unexpected downshifts and how to check your VIN.  Check your VIN for Recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls  Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic  Sponsors and Affiliates:  Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN  Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise  Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com. Chapters:  00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to the Show 02:58 – Episode Roadmap: Photography & Automotive 03:54 – Photography Basics: Nathan's Origins 05:26 – Understanding Shutter Speed 06:57 – Aperture & Depth of Field Explained 09:23 – Choosing the Right Lens (Glass) 11:17 – What is ISO? (Artificial Brightness) 13:08 – Starting Out: Auto Mode vs. Manual 16:12 – Learning the Settings on Your Camera 18:18 – Photography Software (Lightroom & Capture One) 19:51 – Shooting RAW vs. JPEG 21:42 – Photography on Smartphones 26:33 – Ask a Mechanic: Segment Intro & Call-in Info 27:44 - Listener Question: Windshield Replacement 28:42 - What is ADAS? (Forward-Facing Cameras) 30:45 - Why the Windshield Acts as a Lens 31:42 - The Calibration Process: Targets & Millimeters 35:30 - Mobile Calibration: Can SafeLite do it? 36:40 - OE vs. Aftermarket Glass Specifications 38:02 - The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Explained 38:40 - Why You Should Never Tint Over a Camera 40:11 - Optical Sensors vs. Digital Data 45:04 - Recall Alert: Hyundai & Kia Fuel Leaks 46:46 - Ford F-150 Recall: 1.4 Million Trucks (2015-2017)  49:05 - The Danger of Unexpected 6th-to-2nd Downshifts 51:11 - Technical Deep Dive: The Transmission Lead Frame (6R80) 53:14 - How Ford Fixes the Issue & Checking NHTSA.gov 54:26 - Final Sign-off & Show Credits  Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends.  If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/  Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0