Show notes
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