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The Driver's Show

Paul Maric and Gordie Waterswww.thedriversshow.com.au

What do you get when you combine one of Australia’s leading motoring experts, co-founder of CarExpert.com.au, motoring expert with more motor knowledge and passion than all nine instalments of Fast & Furious combined, and a fast-talking, wise-cracking, radio host with a not-so-secret passion for cars? This. The Driver's Show. With Paul Maric and Gordie Waters.

No Stig. No Schtick. Just two guys talking about what they know and love – cars.

The Driver's Show with Paul and Gordie is a weekly podcast covering all the latest car news and reviews and even puts a few of Australia’s best loved celebs in the hot seat to see what grinds their gears and revs them up.

Whether you’re totally into cars or your car just gets you from A to B, The Driver's Show with Paul and Gordie is a must-listen podcast, delivering all the car news your need to know in an easy to digest way. Available now, wherever you download your podcasts.

Episodes

The WORST EV ever...the insane Shanghai motor show, plus the Kia K4

We're back! On this episode, we jump into the Leap Motor C10, Paul talks the wash up from the Shanghai Motor Show and we also talk KIA's K4 and more! Plus we get through some of your latest questions. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! The Driver’s Show is proudly sponsored by Idemitsu Nano Tailored Oil. Experience the power of precision and...

Jun 12, 202553 min

The CRAZY stolen Benz story, plus the new M5

We are BACK! On this episode, we talk about why the long hiatus, Paul's journey to review a Jaecoo, Gordie's dad and his stolen Mercedes-Benz fiasco. We also discuss the new 'soft' hybrid BMW M5, and our long term MG ZS Hybrid Plus! Big fun episode, jump in and share it about :) If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! The Driver’s Show is proudly...

Apr 19, 202545 min

What REALLY happened with the BYD Shark controversy

The Pavle Report - The BYD Shark 6 review, the whole story. Paul's review on the BYD Shark 6 ruffled a few feathers with the videos getting over 1 million views, so, Gordie grills Paul for the full uncensored story. If you're keen on the BYD Shark 6, listen to this episode. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! The Driver’s Show is proudly spon...

Feb 10, 202525 min

How thieves steal INSANE numbers of Holdens...and is Mitsubishi still with us?!

Paul uncovers a massive uptick of V8 Holden and HSV thefts and runs you through what is happening and how thieves are stealing all the cars. Plus, the guys discuss the BYD controversy and double check whether Mitsubishi still has a pulse in Australia courtesy of new law changes just around the corner. Plus, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us...

Jan 26, 202545 min

The absolute best of the guests

While Paul tans his arse in Europe, Gordie and Producer Livo revisit some of the most exciting guests of the Driver's Show for 2024. Dave McCowan - Automotive Content Director for Newscorp Frank Cassidy - Porsche Collector / Owner of Boxengas Trevor Long - Tech Specialist / Massive Dickhead If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! The Driver’s Sho...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 43 min

We wake up Trevor Long...plus the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado

A rude awakening for Trevor Long! Plus a review of the new Toyota Prado. We wake up Trevor Long, Paul reveals his ultimate car brand, we hop in and review the all new Toyota LandCruiser Prado in one of our loosest episodes ever! If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! The Driver’s Show is proudly sponsored by Idemitsu Nano Tailored Oil. Experienc...

Dec 25, 202434 min

What the hell is going on over at Jaguar, plus KIA reveals the polarising Tasman Ute

The most controversial car launch of the year (think pussy cats) and we review the MG Cyberster! We talk the car that's divided Australia, the Kia Tasman, and how it stacks up against the BYD Shark 6. We talk the crazy Jaguar logo change, Gordie's new maid Stelvia, a quick drive of the new Prado, and dive in and review the MG Cyberster! If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you wa...

Dec 06, 202438 min

This guy has 10m followers! Plus Gordie's new V12 car...

We interview one of the craziest car guys you're ever likely to meet. Mark Trueno runs StreetFX - a brand with over 10 million followers on social media. He runs us through his car collection and some of the crazy stuff he has done in his past. Plus, Gordie fills us in on the new V12 he's looking at buying. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show!...

Nov 02, 202457 min

The best & worst launches we've done, plus the HEAD HONCHO of cars at News.com.au

This episode we chat with Dave McCowen, Content Director for Automotive at news.com.au. We talk about the change in automotive content creation, the best and worst car launches ever and his thoughts on subscription services for cars. It's a great chat. Like, share, subscribe...send sugar cubes for Pavle's mule. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the s...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 7 min

The guy behind the biggest Chinese EV brand in Australia

This is a special episode of the show - Gordie interviews Luke Todd, the executive chairman of EV Direct - the Australian company behind BYD in Australia. Gordie asks all the...questions - they would be hard questions, but Paul wasn't there! If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if you have any questions you want us to read out on the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 18, 202440 min

Toyota to replace 100k engines, Ioniq 5N, plus one of the WORST EVs

This was a fun episode. We talk about Toyota replacing over 100,000 engines in the US on Toyota and Lexus products and how it may affect Australians. We also go back to chat about the epic Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Even if EVs give you ick, this thing is a stack of fun. What isn't fun, though, is the Abarth 500e and the Subaru Solterra...but more about that in the episode. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] if...

Sep 10, 202436 min

We're back! Chinese car invasion, Gordie's new Genesis and Thailand antics

Sorry about the long break! Gordie has finally started returning Paul's phone calls after the 'incident'. On this show we talk about the huge invasion of Chinese cars coming to Australia and what you can expect, Gordie tries to sell his Outback and is shocked by the value and we also talk about the raft of cars you'll find in Thailand that you don't get in Australia. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at [email protected] i...

Aug 12, 202438 min

Ioniq 5 N...and Donna calls the show!!

Well, our dry spell is over, Back into the swing of things, we talk Toyota's BZ4x, the Cybertruck in OZ, Kia's Tasman Ute, the Lambo Urus SE, plus the boys get in and drive around the BYD Seal Performance and Hyundai's crazy IONIQ 5 N. Plus Donna calls in and Gordie heckles a listener. Catch us on Instagram at @thedriversshow.com.au and shoot us an email to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 14, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Trevor is back! And Gordie manages to break a new Supra

Trevor Long joins us, we talk about his new car (Gordie hates it). Gordie breaks a perfectly good, brand new Supra, plus the lads review a very used LandCruiser 300 Series. We do get serious and talk emissions targets and EV battery health diagnostics for selling your car. Big fun, fat episode...just the way you like it. Catch us on Instagram at @thedriversshow.com.au and shoot us an email to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Emissions law madness and the new Lexus GX

This episode we talk about Paul’s trip to the US, along with all the charging issues he had with a rental Rivian. We also chat about the last petrol Audi RS6, BMW's canned i16 and Paul reports back on driving the new 2024 Lexus GX! Rate, subscribe, share..we need to buy Donna donuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Electric v Petrol road trip and Gordie's car issues

And we are BACK! No ones in too much of a hurry in Port Macquarie. We talk our holiday road trips, Gordie's new car issues, Paul's controversial EV experiment, Tesla forced to pause sales and we myth bust the viral Cybertruck v Porsche 911 drag test. Also we answer your questions...got one..email us or DM our Insta! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 43

John Cadogan on EV fires & the Cybertruck...our Christmas special

The Driver's Show Christmas special, with the return of John Cadogan! John Cadogan is an Automotive journalist, founder of AutoExpert.com.au, YouTuber and lover of ball deoderang. This episode John goes into his thoughts on the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck, EV fires and even drops off some pressies for the boys!! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.au S...

Dec 17, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Hospital bans EV charging due to fire risk, plus Gordie goes drifting

Sorry about the delay..this episode we sit down and have a big old pow-wow about everything that's been happening. Gordie's been drifting, Paul's been on a road trip with a BMW. Plus we talk a hospital that's banned EV charging, a new accessory in the Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro, the new Porsche Panamera, and we review KIA's EV9. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow....

Dec 03, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Alborz Fallah joins us to chat break ins, cars, MG4 and Paul's beautiful body

It's a fun episode! Co-founder of CarExpert.com.au Alborz Fallah hangs out, and things quickly get out of control. We talk the origin story of one of the biggest automotive websites in Australia and the trials and tribulations that happened to get there. Alborz talks his car collection, the break-ins, and just general shenanigans from working with Paul. We also hop in and review the MG4. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you....

Oct 30, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 40

It's the Trevor Long takeover!!

Our tech expert Trevor Long storms in the studio before we even get a chance to play the intro music and enthusiastically tells us everything he's been up to in the world of car tech. From rumours of the Apple Car to why some manufacturers can't get wireless CarPlay. He also tells a mildly OK story about driving the Nürburgring in a hire car. Gordie kicks him out after that and Paul closes his laptop and goes back to watching the Kardashians. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's h...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 39

LIVE with the cars of the Munich motor show...and Barcelona

Paul is live from Barcelona with the latest from the 2023 Munich Motor Show! He talks his favourites, including the VW ID.GTI , Tesla's revamped Model 3, some very cool Cupras plus his favourite Schnitzel! He also gets a voicemail from his beloved side piece Donna! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Sep 11, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Merrick Watts chats cars with us...Gordie has a diva meltdown

This episode, we get comedian and broadcaster Merrick Watts, register him as an Uber Driver, and throw him the keys to a Lamborghini Huracan. We then take him into The Driver's Show studios for a chat about his love of cars and the insane cars he's collected over the years. Gordie also has a backstage meltdown on the studio tech not working, it got ugly. Apologies about the sound problems. Big thanks to Merrick - you can check out links to Grapes of Mirth and his podcast on his Insta @merrickwat...

Aug 29, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 37

We chat with Bev Brock...plus the new Prado and 70 Series!

This episode is a special one, we talk our impressions of the new LandCruiser Prado and 70 Series, but more importantly...get the chance to sit down with the matriarch of Australian Motorsport, Bev Brock. We dive deep into her extraordinary life growing up in rural Western Australia, breaking her neck at the age of 22 and her amazing partnership with the King of the Mountain, the late Peter Brock. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear...

Aug 10, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Paul's Raptor's diff is broken! Plus we review the fastest Kia on sale!

It's Paul's birthday and he gets the birthday present of his dreams, we talk the Tesla's falling prices and what it all means, our impressions of the new Lexus GX, and we jump in and review the world's fastest, most expensive KIA..the EV6 GT. Plus we chat about the fact that the diff in Paul's Raptor is broken and being replaced by the dealer. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on...

Jul 17, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 35

John Cadogan joins the panel! Plus...Paul's Humvee

John Cadogan is one of Australia’s leading automotive journalists (and shit stirrers). He's also the owner of AutoExpert.com.au , and a popular YouTuber. John is smart, opinionated, and brash (this is beginning to sound like a eulogy...). Agree or disagree with him, love or hate him…let’s just say there’s a good argument for listening. Plus Paul chats about the huge amount of money he has wasted on a car he's likely to never drive! Big episode, enjoy!! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Paul is crowned Miss Entrapatuer & we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones

Firstly, the real important news...WE GOT MERCH! Tune in to find out how you can get your hands on some! Paul wins an award for being a bit of a nerd, Donna shows how impressed she is with his accomplishment, and we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones from Sydney's WS FM. Big episode, enjoy!! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listen...

Jun 19, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 33

WELCOME to The Driver's Show! Listen to this first...

WELCOME to The Driver's Show - the show that famously had to change its name due to an alleged trademark infringement by a whiny legacy media corporation. ANYWAY, The Driver's Show is hosted by Paul Maric and Gordie Waters. Paul is a motoring expert with 20 years experience and founder of CarExpert.com.au, while Gordie is in 'show biz', working in radio for a major FM station. This podcast is explicit, there are lots of swear words and jokes that probably won't be funny. So please don't listen i...

Jun 18, 20231 min

Paul's defending in a Defender and Gordie buys a NEW car

This episode we talk the BMW Concept Coupe and an ex-Apple engineer who sold self-drive secrets to China. We talk watches and our car review this episode is the car Gordie JUST bought. We also chat Pavle’s Goat car. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 04, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 32

We review the GR Corolla, Paul rides a goat car and we chat Toyota Tacoma!

We are BACK!! We are live from remote Konšćani (Croatia) riding a goat car, we're also busy talking about the new Tesla reveal, robots and the new Toyota Tacoma. Then we dive into Ford's Mustang Mach-E pricing and jump in and review Toyota's new mighty GR Corolla. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

May 23, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The BEST manual car on the market revealed...and Queensland hoons!

We cram a bit in this ep, from our first impressions of the new full electric Cupra and a sneak peak at the facelifted Tesla Model 3. We also look at how Queensland is cracking down on hoons, Paul guesses cars just by revving alone, plus we review the new Honda Civic Type R (spoiler, it's freakin awesome!). Paul also decides to control the buttons and Gordie's dog makes a cameo (no peanut butter this time). We'd love to hear from you.. [email protected] or find us on Insta @thedriver...

May 02, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 30
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