We talk about the new Lamrboghini Revuelto; the book "There are no accidents"; and the new M2 in the driveway. Then we answer questions about cars that are universally loved that we never warmed too; why buying a 90s car might be more reliable than something brand new; what to replace an M3 with; how to handle social media; and more. Recorded March 29, 2023 Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://www.vuori.com/tst . Not only will you receive 20% ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 812
Matt attended the NASCAR race in Austin with Tom Segura and has many stories! Dinner with Jenson Button; a zip line; talking semi trucks with Super Troopers; how Thrifty rental cars could get REAL expensive; and driving Tom's Deman Motorsports 911 GT3. How does it compare to Matt's 4.5-liter Spyder? You'll find out. Then we answer Patreon questions about: to IS500 or CT5-V Blackwing; how to handle your first track day; the watch for the subtle man; the effect of influencers on press launches; wh...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 811
Andrew Comrie-Picard has done all the things with cars one could dream of. He was a professional rally driver for Mitsubishi and Ford, winning trophies for each. He has competed in Formula Drift, stunt driven for Hollywood stars, and helped design and test the course for the Netflix show "Hyperdrive". We talk about but our main focus is his INSANE adventure driving F-250 Arctic Trucks across Northern Canada and the Northwestern Passage. Polar bears. Sinking car. Balloon tires. Helicopters. You w...
Mar 23, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 810
Mike Spinelli is a long-time journalist, TV producer/host, and one of our funniest and wisest friends. He was the founder of Jalopnik, helped build /DRIVE (Now The/DRIVE). He's currently producing "American Tuned with Rob Dahm" for Top Gear's YouTube channel and the new docu-series " Win the Weekend" for IMSA . We talk about this year's IMSA stories (and drama), sucker-fan cars, witnessing McMurtry's science project, HAAS's Russian troubles, Mike's Jaguar daily, sweaters, teal Mustangs, and plen...
Mar 21, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 809
Stephan Papadakis is the founder of Papadakis Racing which has more Formula D podiums under its belt than any other team. After developing his skill set building record-holding FWD dragsters, Stephan turned his attention to the growing sport of drifting and has since made quite a name for himself and for good reason. Papadakis racing has built several championship-winning cars for Frederic Aasbo, built Ryan Tuerck's FD Corolla, and Jhonnattan Castro's GR86. In this episode we talk about: How man...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 808
Matt is back from scouting the Southern route for Road & Track's "Smoky 600" event and tells us about the good roads and where to visit; Zack went to the launch for the Hummer EV SUV; the government might address the fast/heavy EV SUV issue. Patreon questions include: Who made the best cars in a specific decade; is more displacement the answer; what dream car "Turducken" would we build; whether or not to track the same type of car you daily; do fun EV commuter cars exist?; why Porsche might be s...
Mar 14, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 807
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss: the Top 3 worst moments in their careers (and what they taught us); bad cars we reviewed; a fake Ferrari; and our 3 favorite race tracks. Then we answer Patreon questions about: To GT-S or Corvette; A good $15k daily for a BMW fan; what the government should do about fast cars; whether or not you should get the upgraded stereo; cars we regret owning; and more! Recorded March 5, 2023 Make sure you don’t miss out on the action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Seri...
Mar 09, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 806
Tesla is forced to open their superchargers for everyone; Matt rants about phrasing; Subway's optimistic sizing vs Jersey Mikes; Cayman GTS vs 4.0; GT86 vs Supra; why you should love Aston Martin; should you daily an old car? And remembering Matt's brother-in-law, John Stein; Recorded March 2, 2023 Make sure you don’t miss out on the action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 12th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX. It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to Groove...
Mar 07, 2023•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 805
Jake Thiewes is a digital creator and the founder of Out Motorsports, an organization for LGBTQ driving enthusiasts. His extensive track experience led to OM organizing events at road courses and Rally-X, and partnering with OEMs. In addition, Jake does video and written reviews for OM. We talk about Jake's drive in the new Chevy Colorado; disappearing headlight controls; when a slower race car is better than a fast one; the case of the recurring oil leak; what's broken about HPDE and racing ins...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 804
Iain is the founder and director of Cheshire Classic Cars, which restores and sells rare metal from, Bentleys to Ferraris, rally special to open-wheeled race cars. His YouTube channel, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, frequently features the cars of Harry Metcalfe, who entrusts his Lamborghinis to Tyrrell. That's quite an endorsement. On this episode Iain tells us about opening his shop in his early 20s; undercharging for Ferrari work; how 3D printing has changed his profession; parts that are imposs...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 803
Matt is back from the Route to Vine and gives his take on the Bentley GT V8 S; Why filming the GT3 RS was so hard; our 5 greatest road trips; what separates "supercar" from "sportscar"; how WE would build a fun, affordable sports car; 992 vs 991; blowing up an RX-7; what to drive in Iceland; and more! Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, February 26th at 3:30PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the ...
Feb 23, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 802
Kyle Conner is the host and creator of the Out of Spec Studios and YouTube Channel. He is an expert of emerging technologies in the automotive space, especially EVs and autonomous technology. On this episode we talk about why EV chargers don't deliver their advertised kW; why the expensive Teslas are getting worse while the cheap ones get better; towing with the Rivian; riding in a driverless taxi; the weird Austrian EV he can't register; his EV 3-wheeler; why putting electric drive-trains in ol...
Feb 21, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 801
It's a crew show! Matt rode in a terrible Uber and lived to tell the tale. We did 800 miles in the Mach-E to see Bert Kreischer perform at the Mullet Arena in Tempe, AZ so we'll be talking about the drive, BlueCrusie issues, charging, and the show. Then, we respond to the comments on Jonny Lieberman's appearance using some hard numbers about water usage for mining. Plus, Q&A about Panamera vs AMG 63; using EVs in Canada; Camaro Z28 vs SS 1LE; and more! Recorded February 13, 2023 It’s time to bri...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 800
Andreas Bovensiepen is the CEO of Alpina, the famous company that takes BMWs and turns them into some of the fastest and most exclusive sleepers available. Alpina Automobiles was founded in 1965 by Andreas' father, Burkard Bovensiepen. That company started out in typewriters before moving into textiles and ultimately, building fast cars. We know which we prefer. We ask about how the company started; about his experience working for BMW before going to Alpina; attempting to put a V12 in a Z8; why...
Feb 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 799
Peter Lenkov is a screen writer and producer who has worked in TV and film. Of note, he wrote "Demolition Man", and has been a writer/producer on "Son in Law", "24", "CSI:NY", MacGyver", "Hawaii Five-O", and the "Magnum P.I." reboot, among many other shows. Peter tells us about his incredible rise to success at 24; the weird pen-name he used on his script; walking out of his own movie premier; how "Demolition Man" came to be; why he loves "Hawaii 5.0"; how they chose the cars in his movies; how ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 798
Oh man what a ride, especially the heat at the end! It's always a good show when Jonny is in the hot seat. Topics include: why the complaints about the Rivian R1S are misguided; off-roading the new Silverado ZR2; something broke on his Rivian R1T; the worst flight:driving time ratios; the strange tax bill from his Pikes Peak run; Tesla's crash standards; responding to criticism of MotorTrend's reporting on Tesla; and (this was the big one) Jonny's opinion of people who criticize precious metal m...
Feb 07, 2023•3 hr 41 min•Ep. 797
Podcast at a race track! We are sitting up above the incredible temporary NASCAR track inside the LA Coliseum. 11 months out of the year this is a grass-covered football field but right now it is a tarmac short track with concrete walls, catch fences, and even rumble strips. We talk about NASCAR's move to attract new audiences; why this short track shouldn't be dismissed; why it's a great live sporting event; and Matt's introduction to Cypress Hill. Then we do a deep dive on the 911 Dakar; why i...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 796
Get ready for an incredible, informative, marathon episode with Doug Demuro, one of the most popular and successful automotive YouTubers ever. Topics include: why he does and does not regret buying a Ford GT instead of a Countach; a hilarious story about a door; what he's seen change about the car market in 2023; upcoming collector car trends; why building a business is so hard; his error in programming; the YouTube algorithm; the announcement that he partnered with an investment company and wha...
Jan 31, 2023•3 hr 3 min•Ep. 795
Mike Guy is the Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track magazine. Today we talk about: How Mike dropped out of college to chase police cars; secretly fixing and driving junk cars at age 13; his time working for Rolling Stone with Hunter S. Thompson; a scary Lamborghini spin in Miami; how good the Arturo is; the GR Corolla; why Road & Track will be here for a long time; ChatGPT’s impact on the reader and the writer; and so much more. Recorded January 27, 2023 Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover ...
Jan 28, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 794
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about an attribute of car women seem to like; Tesla's revealing deposition; Lamborghini patenting sounds; what's important in a garage; the ideal muscle/drift car; when we will see a woman driving in F1; and more. Recorded January 23, 2023 Tesla deposition transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiAi1Hgywwh-qqi8BDZoFVoF4KNaggF7/view?usp=sharing Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off y...
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 793
Matt is back from Morocco where he drove the Porsche Dakar and lived in a fancy tent; we discuss the fevered EV vs hybrid vs gasoline debate; precious metals; Zack learned just how hard it is to build a car. Then we answer questions about the best-looking shooting break; Why you should choose an R8 over something else; whether or not Tiptronic is ever a good decision, and the most over-hyped car. Plus, Christian James Hand drops by! https://thesessionwebsite.com/ If you want to enjoy all the ben...
Jan 21, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 792
2 years ago a lot of companies said autonomous cars were right around the corner. Why did they say that and where did they go? Matt and Zack debate both. Also, our big Civic Type R vs Supra manual comparison video is up; we've returned the Lucid GT Air; Matt heads to Morocco soon to drive the Porsche Dakar; and there's Q&A with our Patrons. Recorded January 9, 2023 If you want to enjoy all the benefits of Private Internet Access, now’s the time to subscribe. Head to PIAVPN.com/TIRE and get an 83...
Jan 17, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 791
When it comes to engine tuning, Mitch McKee knows it. He spent years working for Vivid racing and COBB before opening his own company, M Engineering. They write software (and some hardware) upgrades for high-dollar exotics like McLaren, Porsche, and Lamborghini. As you'll learn from the show, they don't do simple reflash or throttle maps, either. They're so good, in fact, that OEMs hire them to prevent cheating in racing team ECUs. We talk about Mitch's unorthodox start; why his approach is diff...
Jan 12, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 790
We just had our first canyon blast in Matt's Boxster Spyder "Strawberry Shortcake"; the Lucid Air GT goes back; we talk about the top 10 companies that issued the most recalls of 2022; debate whether a turbo Cayman is a better track car than an NA one; theorize why Lucid sales are slow; and more! Recorded December 30, 2022 Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orde...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 789
When it comes to car adventures, Ed Bolian has had a lot of them. He is one of the hosts of the hugely popular "Car Trek" YouTube series, as well as his own channel, VinWiki, where people tell incredible stories (some good, some bad) of their life with cars. He's also owned (and sold) a lot of exotic cars, ran a rental business, a dealership, co-created the VinWiki app, and is a former holder of the Cannonball record. Recorded January 3, 2023 ** This show was recorded the morning after we learne...
Jan 05, 2023•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 788
If you haven't heard of BBI, they make some of the fastest Porsches on Earth, from GT2s to Taycans and everything in between. They built the 1,400HP (!) engine for Ken Block's crazy PPIHC car -the Hoonipigasus- and were instrumental in the design, assembly, and management of that car. They've also built and managed racing and hill-climb programs for a number of other cars, including breaking Pikes Peak Time Attack record in 2019 by over 14 seconds. On this show we talk about building cars with...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 787
It's a crew show! Matt's car is broken in!!! The day has finally arrived (sort of). He took it on a 800 mile trip and will give us all the details. Plus, a deep dive into the McLaren Artura and why it's the best McLaren yet (besides the F1, of course). Then we answer questions about GR markups, Elantra N sure things, dailies for enthusiasts that live in snowy places, and what marked our greatest successes of the year. Recorded December 18, 2022 Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year ...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 786
Byron Bowers is an actor, comedian, and car enthusiast. His new (amazing) special is streaming on Hulu. We talk about trusting your instincts; why his special looks so original; getting in trouble for buying a lifted Cayenne online; crowd work gone wrong; his 992 GTS press car (and how it compares to his own modified 997); the excitement of adventure; and more. https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/byron-bowers-comedy Recorded 12/12/2022 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire18 and use code smokingtire18 f...
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 785
Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is one of the most renowned and respected automotive photographers of this generation. He's been covering drifting, Baja racing, and Pikes Peak for many years, oftentimes at the request of top teams and OEMs. Today we talk about his GR 86 SEMA build; look at his crazy BTS photos from the new Gymkhana; the joys and dangers of photographing the Baja 1000; camera advice for amateur shooters; why your smartphone photos look weird; and that crash in the Bristol 100 race....
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 784
What can't this man fix? His list of project is nearly as long as his video catalog. He's building a Hellcat-powered Pacifica minivan; manual swapping the Ferrari F430 Scud he rescued; he took his McLaren 675 LT for an unplanned flight; we talk about Dodge build quality; Car Trek 9 behind-the-scenes; and what's coming up next (hint: there's a lot). Recorded December 5, 2022 Get 20% Off and Free Shipping at MANSCAPED.com/TIRE . Be the ballsiest gift-giver this year with MANSCAPED™. Athletic Green...
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 783
