Ep 40: What It's Like Getting Pulled Over For Speeding (feat. Queen B)
This week, we're joined by special guest Queen B to discuss getting pulled over, life as a YouTuber and things that grind your gears!
May 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min
The Car Throttle Podcast
Welcome to The Car Throttle Podcast, where Alex Kersten, Ethan Smale, Jack Joy and occasional special guests air your automotive laundry, offer (probably terrible) advice and reveal their unpopular opinions!
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Ep 39: Why You Shouldn't Practice Left-Foot Braking On A Public Road
This week on the Car Throttle Podcast, we're joined by DannyDC2 to discuss the dangers of left-foot braking and what to do if you lock yourself in your own car.
May 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Ep 38: What It's Like To Crash At The Nurburgring
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, we speak to YouTuber DannyDC2 about his 100mph Nurburgring crash, as well as answering your questions and emails!
May 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Ep 37: Will Petrol Cars Always Exist?
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, Ethan asks an impossible question, Gareth tells us about the times he chased a giraffe, and we answer your car-buying questions!
May 03, 2021•59 min
Ep 36: Are Delivery Drivers The Worst?
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, Alex vents about delivery drivers, Jack shines a spotlight on a YouTube channel he's been enjoying, and Gareth reveals what's happened with his M4!
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ep 35: The Stupid Mistakes We Make While Driving
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, Ethan tells us about the time he ran a red light, we discuss 'policing done right' and argue about driving etiquette!
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ep 34: Your Police Questions Answered
This week, PC S responds to some of your police questions, we discuss whether you should import a car and Jack hosts 'Guess The Price Of The Car'.
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Ep 33: Why Traffic Wardens Don't Deserve Your Hate
This week we talk about the prices of cars in Denmark, a frightening acetylene bomb prank and Alex has a new 'Guess The Price Of The Car' game.
Mar 22, 2021•52 min
Ep 32: When A Burnout Goes Wrong
This week, we've got a C63 burnout gone wrong, a story from a police officer, and more things that grind our gears!
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ep 31: Another Car-Buying Scam You Need To Be Aware Of
This week, we've got another car-buying scam that you need to be aware of, discuss things that grind your gears and Gareth tests our car knowledge with '20 questions'!
Mar 08, 2021•53 min
Ep 30: We All Have That One Racing Driver Friend
This week, we read out a story about that 'one friend we all have', discuss things that grind your gears and Ethan plays taskmaster of our new 20 questions game!
Mar 01, 2021•58 min
Ep 29: How To Beat This Common Car-Buying Scam
This week, we reveal an increasingly common car-buying scam, discuss things that grind your gears and Gareth talks about his recent run-in with the law!
Feb 22, 2021•59 min
Ep 28: How Selling A Car Nearly Got Me Killed
This week, we read out a brutal car jacking story, discuss cheap investment cars and find out what happens when you commit insurance fraud!
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Ep 27: The Car Mods We All Hate Most
This week, we discuss the worst car modifications, read out your dealer grievances and Alex tackles Wrong Answers Only!
Feb 08, 2021•59 min
Ep 26: How NOT To Sell A Car
This week, we talk about the best car advert of all time, an awful car sale, and Jack tackles Wrong Answers Only!
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ep 25: The Thing I Hate Most About My Car
This week, we discuss the cars people always want to race, talk about a close call on two wheels, and Gareth tackles Wrong Answers Only!
Jan 25, 2021•54 min
Ep 24: How A Dumb Pigeon Nearly Ended Me
This week, we discuss 'near death by pigeon', give advice on how to buy a used car and introduce a new game into the podcast!
Jan 18, 2021•55 min
Ep 23: Why The Police HATE Your Steering Wheel Covers
In this week's Car Throttle Podcast, Ethan eats garlic again, we find out what grinds a police officer's gears, and read out one of the most gruesome motorbike crash stories with a twist. You have been warned!
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ep 22: How 'The Stig' Hid His Secret Identity & Life On Top Gear (feat. Ben Collins)
This week, we're joined by former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins to discuss his secret identity, working with Clarkson, Hammond and May, and what's coming next!
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Ep 21: How A Widow-Maker Jack Almost Cost Me My Legs (feat. Mike Brewer)
This week, we're joined again by king of the car deal Mike Brewer to read out your stories and discuss unpopular opinions!
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Ep 20: Chris Harris On Top Gear Regrets, Crashing Cars & Returning To YouTube
In this week's episode, we're joined by Top Gear's Chris Harris to answer your questions and discuss the pressures of mainstream television.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Ep 19: Why You Should Never 'Send It' Through Flood Water
In this week's Car Throttle Podcast, we hear what happens when you 'just send it' through flood water, discuss what grinds your gears and spend a lot of time shouting at each other.
Nov 16, 2020•55 min
Ep 18: Dumb Things You Do When Working On Cars!
This week, we discuss dumb things we've all done when working on cars, read out your unpopular opinions, and Alex and Ethan eat raw garlic.
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Ep 17: When A Dent Repair Goes Horribly Wrong
In this week's Car Throttle podcast, the guys discuss a dent repair gone bad, and Ethan eats a potato!
Oct 26, 2020•58 min
Ep 16: Here's Why You Don't Hit And Run
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, we discuss a hit and run calamity, answer your burning questions, and watch Gareth eat his hat!
Oct 19, 2020•57 min
Ep 15: Diesel Runaway Is No Joke (feat. Edd China)
This week, we're joined by TV legend Edd China to discuss your stories, diesel runaway, amazing roadside repairs, and we ask him all your burning questions!
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Ep 14: When Is It OK To Skip A Queue? (feat. Jonny Smith)
In this week's podcast, we chat to TV presenter Jonny Smith about old cars, and discuss your stories and unpopular opinions!
Oct 05, 2020•57 min
Ep 13: How I Blew Myself Up In The Shed (feat. Colin Furze)
On this week's Car Throttle Podcast, we chat to everyone's favourite backyard engineer, Colin Furze. Expect fire, explosions and an arrest story!
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Ep 12: Driving On The Wrong Side Almost Killed Me...
In this week's Car Throttle Podcast, we hear about a near-death driving incident, Ethan snaps a key, and your burning questions are answered!
Sep 21, 2020•55 min
Ep 11: Don't Tailgate The Emergency Services!
In this week's Car Throttle Podcast, an ambulance driver gets sweet revenge on a tailgating Audi, we test Ethan's car parts knowledge and discuss what grinds our gears!
Sep 14, 2020•58 min
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