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The Intercooler

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankelwww.the-intercooler.com
The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel. Find The Intercooler at www.the-intercooler.com

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Episodes

Ferrari's greatest ever racing triumphs #102

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel celebrate Ferrari's greatest ever races, from Le Mans 1949 to the Schumacher era in Formula 1. They also discuss the 2022 F1 season opening Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari's first victory at the highest level since 2019. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Motorsport innovation – bending the rules without breaking them #101

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the great innovations and pioneering technologies in motorsport, inspired by Mercedes-AMG's radical 2022 sidepod design. This is the history of loophole exploitation and clever rulebook interpretation in racing. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 101

It's a century! To celebrate episode 100 we answer your questions #100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the 100th episode of The Intercooler podcast by answering your questions. Our weird car crushes, Le Mans tips for first timers, how to be a car enthusiast and an environmentalist at once, plus our dream road trips. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Reinventing the car (badly) – joysticks, turbine power and three wheels #99

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the automotive industry's weird and wonderful attempts to reinvent the car, including rotary engines, range extenders and run-flat tyres. These are the technological innovations that never quite caught on. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Turned up to 11 – the wonderful world of car tuning #98

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how independent tuning companies are able to improve on the engineering work done by vast car manufacturers, and discuss some of their favourite tuned cars. This episode also includes an extract of Ti's interview with former Nissan motorsport boss Darren Cox. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 98

The devil is in the detail #97

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about seating position, pedal spacing, dials and all the other minor things that actually make a huge difference to the driving experience. They also talk about the seemingly insignificant things car engineers must do that might actually avert a catastrophe. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 97

From India to F1 – an interview with Karun Chandhok #96

Dan Prosser talks to Ti contributor Karun Chandhok, only the second Indian Formula 1 driver and the first to race at Le Mans. Chandhok explains what it's like to come to the UK as a young racer, why he never got the chance to prove himself in F1 and what it's like to be part of Sky F1's world-beating punditry team. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Gordon Murray – the greatest car engineer of all time? #95

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and work of Gordon Murray, unquestionably one of the finest automotive engineers ever. From racing homebuilt cars in South Africa to designing the world's most mouth-watering hypercars half a century later, his is a career beyond compare. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 95

How to drive your dream car without breaking the bank #94

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on how to drive beyond your means. Choose carefully and do your research, and you could be driving a Porsche 911 on a VW Golf budget. They also discuss Sébastien Loeb's record-breaking victory on last weekend's Rallye Monte Carlo. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Crashes and the law – when motoring journalism goes wrong #93

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel take you behind the scenes of car journalism, revealing what happens when it all goes horribly wrong. There are crashes, run-ins with the police and more. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202249 minEp. 93

How the Land Rover stayed in production for almost 70 years #92

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the original Land Rover, which arrived in 1948 and become an automotive icon. From the Series cars to the late-model Defender, this is the story of one of the most recognisable vehicles ever built. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 92

The origins (and future) of sports car racing #91

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about endurance racing and Le Mans. Is it the most heroic form of circuit racing? Are we nearing a new golden age of long distance motorsport? Who are the greatest sports car drivers ever? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Our 2021 highlights and big plans for 2022 #90

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about their highlights fro 2021, including the best of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. They also share their plans for 2022, including big upgrades to The Intercooler. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Verstappen wins title in madcap Abu Dhabi GP #89

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Formula 1 championship showdown in which the officials effectively determined the outcome of the best title fight in years. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 89

The most chaotic F1 race of the year and childhood poster cars #88

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and explain why they think Lewis Hamilton will now win the championship. They also discuss the cars they had on their bedroom walls as kids. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Supercars – the past, present and future #87

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at where the supercar has been and where it's going through the lens of three they've driven recently – the Ferrari 812 Competizione and SF90 Assetto Fiorano, and the Porsche Mission R. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 87

When motorsport and crime collide #86

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the shadier side of motorsport. The most notorious racing convicts include drug smugglers, money launderers and even a great train robber... With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 86

The realities of owning a supercar collection #85

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk to RSdriver00, owner of a wonderful collection of exotic cars. Plus Andrew drives a Porsche Carrera GT for the first time. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Our motoring heroes, from Jeremy Clarkson to Gilles Villeneuve #84

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their automotive heroes. From titans of car media to great racing drivers (with family members and friends in between), these are the people who Dan and Andrew idolise the most. And there had to be an anti-hero in there as well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 84

300SL to SLR – the best and worst of Mercedes Sport-Leicht #83

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the arrival of an all-new Mercedes SL by discussing the history of the SL badge, the greatest cars ever to wear it and one or two that didn't deserve to. They also talk about McLaren Automotive's search for a new CEO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Why the Porsche 917 is the greatest racing car ever #82

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Porsche 917, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Porsche for the first time. It was the fastest sports car of its day and a technological tour de force, but to begin with most racers who drove the 917 hated it... This is the car's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Cars on film – the best (and worst) car movies ever #81

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk Grand Prix, Le Mans, The Italian Job and Gone In Sixty Seconds – plus other great car films (and a few terrible ones). They also discuss more recent motorsport films like Rush and Le Mans '66. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Canned! The competition cars that never raced #80

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel wonder what might have been as they discuss the Alfa Romeo 164 Procar, Lancia ECV, Porsche LMP2000 and other competition cars that were culled before they could race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 80

John Z. DeLorean – car engineer, executive, crook? #79

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about John Z. DeLorean, a gifted car engineer and skilled auto executive who founded the DeLorean Motor Company with a dream of building his own sports car. Financial ruin, a cocaine trafficking trial and fraud charges were not far away... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Norris misses out on his first GP win as Hamilton scores his 100th #78

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look back at a frenetic Russian Grand Prix, which McLaren's Lando Norris came within a few laps of winning. Plus Lewis Hamilton's 100th win, Porsche's electric racing car and all you need to know about our Young Writer Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Visiting a very special car collection – and being handed the keys #77

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel were invited to look at a truly remarkable collection of cars before being invited to drive any one they liked. Dan chose a Le Mans Aston Martin DB3S, while Andrew picked out Tazio Nuvolari's Alfa Romeo. They also discuss the Netflix documentary about Michael Schumacher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 77

McLaren back on top! How F1's most likeable team became winners again #76

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the scintillating Italian Grand Prix, a race that saw championship contender Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collide again, while McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ( ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Why George Russell will cope just fine as Lewis Hamilton's teammate #75

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Dutch Grand Prix, evaluate Valtteri Bottas' time at Mercedes and speculate on how George Russell will perform alongside Lewis Hamilton. They also chat about The Intercooler track day at Thruxton. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ( ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Michael Schumacher – F1's fiercest competitor #74

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great Michael Schumacher, a seven-time Formula 1 champion and one of the true greats of racing. His was a controversial career as well as an enormously successful one. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ( ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Le Mans 2021 debrief and the secrets of a great car interior #73

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the 2021 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was far from the most memorable running of the event. They also talk about car interiors – what's the difference between a good and bad one? With thanks to Stephen Harrington for the new jingle (contact: ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 73
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