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The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends

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Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.


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Episodes

Best motorsport outside of F1? And the best Citroen wheel design! The Car Podcast #16

This week, the team share their favourite motorsport clips, but they can’t be of F1. They also nerd out over their favourite Citroen wheel of all time, discuss the idiosyncrasies of driving in the Christmas period – and much more! We hope you enjoy. (00:00) Intro (00:56) Your week in cars (24:44) Christmas driving habits (38:18) Favourite Citroen wheel design (48:01) Motorsport clip which isn’t F1 (1:03:43) 2CG (1:16:52) Music E30 M3 Manx Rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkDODWIb_o Mike H...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Xmas Episode with Special Guest! F1 2024 Season Review & The Perfect Car. The Car Podcast #15

This week, the team go virtually insane over a special Christmas extended length episode! They go deeper underground on the issues of the best Porsche door handle, blow your minds in the return of the crystal ball challenge and much more. Points for more Jamiroquai puns in the comments. (00:00) Intro (01:05) Merge two cars together to make one perfect car (16:21) You’re allowed to pass legislation that allows one major change to petrol forecourts in the UK. What do you choose? (23:46) 200k cryst...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Is Hamilton still fast? Restomods are out of control! And the best ‘lost’ races. The Car Podcast #14

This week, the team discuss whether a train can be better than a car, the novelty of a chain-driven car, and a rebellion against the state of the restomod market. This, and the usual F1 and 2CG related chat. We hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (00:57) You’ve woken up wanting a chain-driven car. Why this has happened, you do not know. Which one do you choose? (13:04) Sometimes, the train is better than the car. Discuss (27:33) The resto-mod scene is out of control. You have won the lottery and drunk...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Emergency Pod: New Jaguar revealed - Worthy or Wasted?

Join the team for another emergency podcast as they give their reactions to the unveiling of the new Jaguar. Will it be the making, or breaking of the beloved brand? We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 202422 min

Is Max Verstappen the greatest of all time? Best car investment for £30k? The Car Podcast #13

This week, the team weigh in on which drive-through should exist (which currently doesn’t), what is the best automotive investment for under £30k, and where Max Verstappen belongs in the greatest of all time discussion. This, and much more! We hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (01:19) What driving habit do you have that you’re most embarrassed to admit? (19:58) What drive through doesn’t exist, but should? (28:02) Crystal ball - £30k to invest. Must go up in value! (42:16) You have a new flat, with ...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Nearly Perfect Cars, BMW E39 5 Series and Best Racing Driver Names. The Car Podcast #12

Join the team as they go back in time to 1999 and discuss which of the E39 5 Series would be their company car. Tune in also for what they’d change their name to if they were a young racing driver, a Tamiya themed 2CG and much more! We hope you enjoy. (00:00) Intro (00:55) It is 1999. You have a company car allowance that allows you any E39 5 series (the only car you’d choose). Even the mighty M5. But which one do you go for as a 30k p/a daily (11:47) What Is the best piece of OEM car maker merc...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Emergency Pod: Jaguar’s Rebrand - Fearless or Foolish?

Welcome to a special “emergency” podcast where the team give their thoughts and feelings on their beloved Jaguar’s rebrand. Is it to be the making, or braking of the brand? It is early days, but the team dive in nonetheless. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202425 min

Episode 11: Why Max dominated in Brazil!

This week, the team dive into what many have called the best weekend in recent F1 history in Brazil. They also discuss their favourite motorsport or automotive related books, and which new car they could see themselves buying. This and much more! We hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (01:05) A new car you would buy (14:03) Winter car routines (30:20) Car/motorsport book recommendations (39:44) F1 (53:39) 2CG (1:07:53) Music Books: Principles of High Performance Driving – Jackie Stewart A Passion for ...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Tax Discs, City Cars and Worst Facelifts

This week, (some) of the team dive into their love for tax discs, their favourite city cars and a return of our “This Week in Cars” segment. Tune in for our usual 2CG, and what each of the team think is the worst facelift. Cars only, that is. We hope you enjoy listening! (00:00) Intro (00:52) Why we love tax discs (16:08) Worst facelift (30:35) What did you do this week in cars (43:17) Choose a city car (50:45) 2CG (1:05:20) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 08, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Max vs Lando Round 2 & Mechanical Sympathy

This week, join the team breaking down Round 2 of Max and Lando’s chicanery, how they’d do a “Job in Italy”, and the worst brakes they’ve ever had the displeasure of being subjected to. We have a high-flying 2CG, and much more! We hope you enjoy. (00:00) Intro (00:48) Prove that you have mechanical sympathy without saying it and using your driving to demonstrate (16:22) Your have to rob a bank in Turin, in 1967. You need an escape vehicle that is low-key(ish) and isn’t a Mini. Choose one (29:02)...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Convertible vs Coupe, Ferrari F80 & US GP

This week, the team answer the age-old question of how and with whom you would drive to Cannes if a volcano erupted in Dorset. They also give their thoughts on the new Ferrari F80, debate whether a convertible can look better than the coupe it is based on and much more! We hope you enjoy. (00:00) Intro (01:00) Which convertible looks better than the coupe? (10:30) Driving to Cannes – who is your travel partner and car of choice? (26:16) Ferrari F80 (45:06) F1 (1:00:04) 2CG (1:13:54) Music album ...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Car “Never Agains”

The team reflect on Tata’s stewardship at JLR after his recent passing, and give their case for which British car brand they would bring back from the beyond. They also put themselves in the shoes of an influencer in the 2CG – and much more! We hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (00:52) Automotive “Never agains” that you are sure you will break (15:50) Best front splitter (23:53) Will Tata be seen as the saviour of Land Rover or the killer of Jaguar? (39:12) What British car brand would you resurrect...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: £7k French Bargains & New Driver Training

Recently back from a brilliant day out at the Bicester Scramble, the team discuss the onboards – of which no footage exists – that they most want to see, give their insight into the UK insurance market, and much more! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it! (00:00) Intro (00:38) £7k French car to improve your life (16:15) UK car insurance situation (29:58) What skill would you add and make compulsory to learn for UK driving lessons (44:20) Dream unseen onboard footage (48:...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Bruno Sacco, Aston’s Results & New Car Tech

This week, the team pay tribute and discuss the life’s work of one of the greatest car designers of all time – Bruno Sacco, Aston Martin’s recent road car results calamity & contemplate which car they would be if they were instead an automobile? This and much more! We hope you enjoy. (00:00) Intro (00:40) Bruno Sacco (17:50) Aston Martin automotive/road financial results (39:47) If you were a car, what would you be? (48:13) What’s the worst piece of new car tech you’ve driven recently (55:04...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Verstappen Sweargate & Terrible Cars

This week, the team ponder whether ‘to jostle, or not to jostle?’, which cars are so terrible that public transport seems a better alternative, and their opinions on F1 and the Singapore GP! We also have our usual 2CG, and much more. We hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (00:37) A car so bad you would rather take public transport (16:00) Traffic jam on a motorway – should you just stay in your lane, or should you ‘jostle’ for position? (28:56) Which car has the best 1st-2nd gear feeling, sound and ex...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Bank Robbing, Shell V-Power & the Ferrari 296!

This week, the team put on their thinking hats/balaclavas with their answer to the 2CG on how to get away with a bank robbery! They also debate the merits of Shell V-Power – or more specifically its alternatives – and their views on the Ferrari 296 sales numbers. This and much more – we hope you enjoy! (00:00) Intro (00:50) Ferrari has allegedly stopped taking orders for 296’s – due to many going unsold. Is this a large error, or just a blip on the radar for the behemoth that is Ferrari? (17:45)...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Adrian Newey to Aston, Best Car Key & Automotive ‘Crystal Ball’ predictions

A seismic week! First, the team get their crystal balls out, then discuss driving body language and finally turn back the clock to the 1950s in the 2CG! The bombshell that is Adrian Newey moving to Aston Martin is examined later, and as usual we finish with some music. Please see the updated Driving Tunes playlist on Spotify. Enjoy! (00:00) Intro (01:05) Crystal ball - £50k to spend on an automotive investment (12:08) Driving body language (27:52) Best car key (39:17) Volvo’s EV decision (50:42)...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Manish’s 456, Alpina & Favourite Speedo

We’re back, and for good! Enjoy the 06:00 BST upload for your commute, driving to Goodwood, or simply out enjoying your car. The usual favourite 2CG returns – along with a much anticipated update on a certain 456. We hope you enjoyed listening to this as much as we did recording it. (00:00) Intro (01:25) Favourite dash – especially speedometer (17:09) “Lotus is all over the place” – discuss (34:23) Which Alpina would you like to own for the next 10 years? (45:37) Manish’s 456 update (55:27) F1 c...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Chris Harris and Friends Return!

The team have returned for a teaser episode before a full relaunch coming after the summer! Tune in to catch up and hear what they’ve been up to over the last few months – inside and out of cars. Your favourite F1 and 2 Car Garage segments are also making a reappearance. We hope you enjoyed this as much as the team did making it! (00:00) Intro (00:20) What is the best thing you’ve done with a car since the last podcast? (21:25) What is the best thing you’ve done with NOT with a car since the las...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 13 min

Chris Harris And Friends Are Back!

Chris Harris and friends are back with a brand new untitled podcast launching in September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 202431 secSeason 1Ep. 1
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