Car Talk Conversation Topics
University of Massachusetts
“Uncommon Leadership” Series
June 2, 2007
Tom and Ray Magliozzi
“Car Talk: 30 Years and Still Running"
Tom and Ray Magliozzi (aka the Tappet Brothers) were recent guests at the University of Massachusetts “Uncommon Leadership” series. Tom and Ray were interviewed by Glenn Mangurian, University of Massachusetts Executive in Residence. Jack Wilson, President of the University of Massachusetts, co-hosted the event.
The following is a summary of that interesting and amusing conversation. Click here to read the entire conversation.
You may click on the topic of interest to read a transcript of that part of the conversation.
1. Welcome and the Physics Question (click here to read this segment)
Tom and Ray try to stump UMass President Jack Wilson
2. Driving to Today’s Breakfast (click here to read this segment)
Ray's story about driving today
3. Our Interest in Cars (click here to read this segment)
Tom's story of inspiration for Ray's interest in cars
4. Our Relationship with MIT (click here to read this segment)
Tom and Ray's graduation stories
5. Early Career Choices (click here to read this segment)
Tom's story of actually working
6. The Opening of the Garage (click here to read this segment)
Tom takes credit for the garage idea
7. Getting Started on Radio (click here to read this segment)
Tom takes credit for starting the radio show
8. Getting Paid at NPR (click here to read this segment)
Ray learns about Tom's pay
9. Forming Dewey, Cheetham and Howe (click here to read this segment)
The 3 Stooges influence on Tom and Ray
10. The “This Old Car” TV Show Idea (click here read this segment)
Tom and Ray's first foray with television
11. On Becoming Rock Stars (click here to read this segment)
Tom and Ray's story of Jay Leno
12. The Cartoon Series (click here to read this segment)
"As the Wrench Turns"
13. The Closing Song (click here to read this segment)
Tom and Ray sing