Show notes
This episode was recorded live on Friday, July 17, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. Nathan and Glenn open with a deep dive into Microsoft's decision to extend Windows 10 security support for another year through October 12, 2027, via the free Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Nathan breaks down who's eligible, how to enroll without paying the $30 fee by syncing a Microsoft account, and what happens behind the scenes when your PC is protected versus left vulnerable. They also touch on whether other antivirus companies can still support aging Windows 10 machines, and tease an upcoming discussion on using Linux to extend the life of older computers. Glenn opens Ask a Mechanic with a fun trivia question about a late-60s movie starring a racing Volkswagen Beetle — and it doesn't take long for a caller to nail it: Herbie the Love Bug, car number 53. That same caller, a first-time caller, long-time listener named Mark, sparks a great conversation about the Mazda RX-7's rotary engine, the Volkswagen Scirocco, and the infamous Volkswagen "Dieselgate" emissions scandal, including a book recommendation on the subject. Glenn also follows up on a caller from the previous week regarding 1950s Pontiac Hydra-Matic transmissions that could roll away even in "park," and answers an email from Paul in Lincoln about installing a Bluetooth radio into his 1998 Ford Taurus — covering wiring harness kits, speaker polarity testing with a battery, and keep-alive memory circuits. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:07 Windows 10 ESU Enrollment Explained 11:55 Ad Break – Hillview Auto Body 13:31 Trivia Question – 1960s Movie Starring a VW Beetle 15:59 Caller Mark - Trivia Anwser and Mazda RX-7 Rotary Engine & VW Scirocco Discussion 20:56 PBS Motorsports Documentary Recommendation 21:59 Volkswagen Dieselgate & Book Recommendation 27:00 Ad Break – Lydia Smith, Century 21 Stachurski Agency 28:32 Follow-Up: 1950s Pontiac Hydra-Matic Rolling Issue 32:14 Email from Paul in Lincoln – Bluetooth Radio Install 42:15 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 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 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