Rise and Drive PNW

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By: Matthew S Harvey

Join us for cars, roads and adventure in our personal playground - the Pacific Northwest. We're two regular guys with regular jobs, and regular lives named Matt and Luke. A few years ago we dreamed of driving Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches etc. and now our dream has become reality. We want to inspire our listeners to stop fantasizing about cars and to start driving them. The road awaits. Also, check out our YouTube channel: Rise and Drive PNW.To contact us with comments, feedback, and episode ideas, please email: [email protected] you for your support!

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Rise and Drive PNW: Cars Spouses Like and Cars Spouses Hate
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#17
Today at 2:00 PM

Going for a ride in a Ferrari might seem like something awesome to treat your spouse to, but is it?!? Join Matt and Luke as they discuss cars they have driven that their spouses liked and others that they asked to get out of.


Rise and Drive PNW: Porsche, There is No Substitute
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#16
10/29/2026

Which is the best Porsche? Spoiler alert - any one of them could be the best car you have ever driven! Join Matt and Luke as we discuss the Porsches we have driven and the Porsches that we want to drive someday.


Rise and Drive PNW: The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 and the Ferrari 458 Spider
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#15
10/15/2026

Join Matt and Luke for our honest take on the Gallardo and 458, and as we rank the Italian sports/supercars we have driven so far.


Rise and Drive PNW: What Made Us Car People?
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#14
10/01/2026

Cars aren't for everyone, but they are definitely for Matt and Luke. Listen to find out how we became car people. Would you like to share your story? Please contact us at [email protected].


Rise and Drive PNW: Our Favorite Movie Car Chases
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#13
09/17/2026

Join Matt and Luke as we discuss our favorite movie car chases. Will your favorite chase make the mix? If not, leave your favorite chase in the comments and we'll discuss it on a future episode of Rise and Drive PNW. Thank you for your support.


Rise and Drive PNW: Surprising Facts About Our Favorite TV and Movie Cars
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#12
09/04/2026

Join Matt and Luke for a chat about surprising facts about our favorite TV and movie cars. Will one of your favorites make the list? If it doesn't, leave it in the comments and we will cover it in a future edition of Rise and Drive PNW!


Surprising Facts About Our Favorite TV and Movie Cars
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#12
09/03/2026

Join Matt and Luke as they have a fun conversation about surprising facts about their favorite TV and movie cars. Will your car make the list? If it doesn't, leave us a comment about what your favorite TV or movie car is, and we'll cover it on a future episode of Rise and Drive PNW!


Rise and Drive PNW: The Subaru WRX and BMW M3
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#11
08/20/2026

The Subaru WRX and BMW M3 look similar on paper, they are two high performance sports sedans, but how do they differ and which one is right for you?


Rise and Drive PNW: The Most Beautiful Car in the World
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#10
07/31/2026

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What do Matt and Luke think are the most beautiful cars ever made? There is also a bonus car for the most beautiful car of the modern era.


Rise and Drive PNW: The Land Rover Defender
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#9
07/31/2026

The Land Rover Defender is an iconic vehicle if there ever was one. Matt and Luke discuss the time they rented a Defender, the history of the Defender, and their thoughts on the INEOS Grenadier.


Rise and Drive PNW: The Lamborghini Aventador vs. The McClaren 720S vs. The Chevrolet C8 Corvette
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#8
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke discuss the pros and cons of the Aventador, 720S, and C8. They also weigh which one they would like to have if they were going to add one to their garage.


Rise and Drive PNW: Cars that Surprised Us
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#7
07/31/2026

Everyone has preconceived ideas of what a car will be like before they drive it. Matt and Luke go into how you can never tell what a car is going to be like until you drive it.


Rise and Drive PNW: Safe Driving
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#6
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke discuss the importance of safe driving. Don't roll your eyes! These are great reminders for everybody.


Rise and Drive PNW: Cars We Love, Cars We Hate and the Difference between a Cheap Car and an Expensive Car
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#5
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke discuss cars they love, cars they hate, cars they loved but hated them lol. and the differences between driving a cheap car and driving an expensive car.


Rise and Drive PNW: The Alfa Romeo 4C
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#4
07/31/2026

Join Matt and Luke as the reminisce about the time they unleashed an Alfa Romeo 4C on Eastern Washington from Leavenworth to Dry Falls to the Grand Coulee Dam and back home through North Cascades National Park. The guys also discuss about what is not going on at Alfa and their hopes for the brand for the future.


Rise and Drive PNW: Adding a 3rd Car to Your Garage
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#3
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke set a budget of $40,000 to add a 3rd car to their garages. The guys focus on green cars, sports cars and collectors cars. They came up with the amount of $40,000 because the average used car in the USA is $30,000 and the average new car is $50,000. What would you add to your garage for $40,000?


Rise and Drive PNW: Car Rentals
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#2
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke describe the ins and outs of renting cars from traditional rental agencies, Turo, and exotic car companies.


Rise and Drive PNW: Our Ethos
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#1
07/31/2026

Matt and Luke welcome new listeners and describe their ethos for the Rise and Drive PNW channel.