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Rev'd Up with Bill McKinney

Rev'd Up with Bill McKinney

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Summary

Rev’d Up is a consumer-first automotive show based in Tallahassee, Florida — built to demystify the car dealership world and give drivers real insight into how the auto industry actually works.


Hosted by longtime dealer operator Bill McKinney, the show pulls back the curtain on buying, financing, servicing, negotiating, recalls, trade-ins, warranties, and the rapidly changing technology behind today’s vehicles. No rage-bait. No anti-dealer agenda. Just clear, honest conversations in plain English.


Each episode blends insider perspective with practical advice, helping listeners understand:

  • How dealerships really make decisions
  • What’s changing in car buying and financing
  • How recalls and service systems actually work
  • Where customers gain leverage — and where they lose it
  • How technology is reshaping ownership

While rooted in the Tallahassee community, Rev’d Up tackles issues that affect drivers everywhere. Whether you're buying your first vehicle, sending a child off to college with one, or just trying to avoid common service mistakes, this show is designed to help you make smarter decisions.

Because when it comes to cars, information matters just as much as the vehicle itself. 🚗


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Episodes
  • NIL, the Transfer Portal & Hot Dogs at Bannerman Crossings!
    Nov 2 2026

    Can you build a team through the transfer portal — or just a roster? Bill McKinney takes Revved Up live to the Bannerman Crossings Block Party in Tallahassee on Oct. 30, the night before Halloween.


    Bill is joined by his friend T.J. — "Gator," Mr. WD-40 himself — who got roped into the block party's hot dog eating contest. Between songs from The Rockets (with a Z) and a big crowd outside Blue Halo, the guys preview FSU vs. Clemson and dig into what's really changing in college football.


    You'll hear:


    ✔ How the transfer portal works — and why it's easy to build a team but hard to build a program

    ✔ Longevity, loyalty, and what Jordan Travis meant to Florida State

    ✔ What's changed with NIL, and why revenue sharing may be the healthiest part of it

    ✔ NIL at the high school level here in Florida

    ✔ Bill's Samsung Z Fold 8 "announcement," Tallahassee traffic, and block party fun after dark


    Thanks to Bannerman Crossings, the Tallahassee Fire Department, and the Sheriff's Office for keeping the night safe and fun.


    🚗 Presented by Tallahassee Ford.


    👍 LIKE this episode if you're ready for college football talk.


    💬 COMMENT: Is the transfer portal helping or hurting your team?


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Revved Up with Bill McKinney for more conversations about cars, sports, Tallahassee, and everything in between!


    #RevvedUp #BillMcKinney #TallahasseeFord #BannermanCrossings #Tallahassee #FSU #NIL #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball


    00:00 Revved Up Starts Now

    00:14 Live From the Bannerman Crossings Block Party

    01:06 T.J. Takes On the Hot Dog Eating Contest

    02:12 Blue Halo, First Responders & Block Party Drinks

    03:45 Bill's Big Samsung Z Fold 8 "Announcement"

    06:06 Tallahassee Traffic & Bad Drivers

    08:38 FSU vs. Clemson Preview

    11:11 Building a Team vs. Building a Program

    14:25 Longevity, Loyalty & Jordan Travis

    17:22 Can Players Transfer Anywhere?

    18:54 What's Changed With NIL?

    19:56 Jordan Travis's Instagram Post

    21:23 Revenue Sharing vs. True NIL

    21:55 NIL at the High School Level

    23:36 Off to the Hot Dog Eating Contest

    24:02 After Dark at Bannerman Crossings

    27:16 Presented by Tallahassee Ford


    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yuiT9rRobD4

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • Ferraris, Miami Vice, and the Wildest Family Stories
    Nov 2 2026

    What do Ferraris, Miami Vice, alligators, and rock stars have in common? They’re all part of the wild Florida upbringing that helped shape Bill McKinney’s life and love of cars!


    In this episode of Rev’d Up with Bill McKinney, Bill welcomes his uncle Charlie Knight, cousin Dallas Knight, and Lisa Knight for an unforgettable trip down memory lane.


    From growing up around exotic cars and a Miami dealership that supplied vehicles to *Miami Vice*, to the legendary Gator Hook Lodge in the Everglades, Charlie shares stories of old Florida, legendary musicians, and a way of life you don't hear about every day.


    Bill also revisits some of his wildest childhood adventures, including swimming through alligator-filled floodwaters to avoid waking his grandfather and a Christmas Eve injury that convinced him he'd been bitten by a snake.


    Plus, Dallas shares her journey from acting and modeling to college life, her dreams of becoming a lawyer, and her new role at Tallahassee Ford.


    This episode is about more than cars. It's about family, the stories that shape us, and the memories worth preserving.


    Whether you're into classic Ferraris, automotive history, rock ’n’ roll, or unbelievable Florida stories, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.


    🚗 Presented by Tallahassee Ford.

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    44 mins
  • FSU’s Viral Punter Is Changing the Game
    Nov 2 2026

    FSU punter Daniel Hughes is going viral—and he says this is only the beginning.

    From the torpedo punt to connecting with Tallahassee, Daniel is bringing a completely different energy to college football.


    Bill McKinney sits down with Daniel Hughes for a wide-ranging conversation about his breakout moment at Florida State, almost taking off with the football, becoming a fan favorite, and why he believes the torpedo kick could change college football.


    Daniel also gets personal about manifestation, positive self-talk, dealing with critics, starting over at 28, NIL and agents, supporting local Tallahassee businesses, and the work happening behind the social-media spotlight.


    Then Bill connects those lessons to the dealership world: competition, customer service, dealership fees, transparency, building winning teams, car sales, and why sometimes a new competitor is exactly the push a business needs.


    Plus: Bill gets challenged to finally conquer his fear of flying, Daniel explains why he nearly ran the ball, and the guys launch an unofficial campaign to bring back the pedicabs.


    Topics: Florida State football, FSU punter, Daniel Hughes, college football, torpedo punt, NIL, Tallahassee, car buying, dealership transparency, dealer fees, car sales, automotive industry, entrepreneurship, motivation and personal growth.

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    44 mins
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