Journalistic journeys in the Autosphere with Matt Stone & Preston Lerner

In this special reunion episode of the Break/Fix, hosts Crew Chief Eric and Garage Style Magazine's Don Weberg bring together pioneering automotive journalists Matt Stone and Preston Lerner. The conversation dives into their notable careers chronicling the highs and lows of car culture—from glossy magazines like MotorTrend and Automobile Magazine to bestselling books like their collaborative work on Paul Newman. They reminisce about iconic moments, exhilarating stories from the road, facing competition, and interacting with automotive industry giants. The episode also explores challenges in automotive journalism in the age of social media and reflects on the powerful role of storytelling in preserving and sharing car culture for future generations.

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00:00:00 Meet the Guests: Matt Stone and Preston Lerner
00:01:58 The First Meeting: Matt and Preston's Story
00:04:18 Journalism Journeys: From Newspapers to Magazines
00:05:20 Friendly Competition in Automotive Journalism
00:08:03 The Daily Grind of an Automotive Journalist
00:18:48 Memorable Assignments and Press Trips
00:24:50 Meeting the Legends: Racing Heroes and Industry Executives
00:34:17 Confronting a Critic
00:36:58 The Risks of Automotive Journalism
00:40:58 Co-Authoring Books
00:43:09 Fact-Checking and Editing
00:49:24 The Impact of Self-Publishing
00:51:38 The Evolution of Journalism
00:56:45 Advice for Aspiring Auto Journalists
00:59:36 The Role of AI in Journalism
01:02:08 Reflecting on a Career in Auto Journalism
01:04:12 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

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