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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farahwww.youtube.com
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire

Episodes

Mike Musto & Christian James Hand

Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show at: Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the...

Nov 03, 20202 hr 59 minEp. 572

Tom Segura (comedian)

Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Get the audio-only version of this show with any podcast app (except Stitcher) or at: https://the-smoking-tire.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-segura-comedian Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscriber to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst Want your que...

Oct 29, 20202 hr 37 minEp. 571

Jonny Lieberman (Motor Trend)

Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @mt_loverman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @jonnylieberman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscriber to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw NEW SHIRTS! Merch: https://www.blipshift.com/tst Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://w...

Oct 27, 20202 hr 24 minEp. 570

Brian Makse (racer, instructor, journalist)

One of our favorite Canadians! Brian Makse is a driving instructor, racer, and YouTuber. Follow his work: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianmakse https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-elsinore-files/who-is-brian-makse-and-why-is-he-here/ http://www.makse.com/ https://www.butcherbox.com/tire https://www.offtherecord.com/tst Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show! https://youtu.be/XzikhJvD8FI Want your question answered? Want to watch the...

Oct 22, 20202 hr 33 minEp. 569

Jason Castriota (Designer of the SSC Tuatara)

Jason Castriota is the designer of the fastest production car on Earth: the 331MPH SSC Tuatara. He also designed the Ferrari 599, Maserati Gran Turismo, Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina, and Saab Phoenix. http://www.castriotadesign.com/ @castriota_design https://www.butcherbox.com/tire https://www.offtherecord.com/tst Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/BRF10diAzuE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream,...

Oct 20, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 568

Jeff Glucker (Hooniverse, Shift Talkers)

Jeff Glucker is an automotive journalist and the host of Motor Trend's new show, "Shift Talkers." The show features people from the automotive community answering trivia questions and only one person can win. He also hosts videos for Kelly Blue Book, has a badass Montero, and is full of weird voices. Follow him: @hooniversejeff Watch Shift Talkers: https://www.motortrendondemand.com/show/shift-talkers/3642/ Watch the show: https://youtu.be/HBfraNnOKE0 Want your question answered? Want to watch t...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 567

Christian James Hand

Christian James Hand will make you appreciate music like you never have before. On his radio shows or live shows (and now Instagram show) he separates a famous song into each of its individual pieces and shows you why they each matter so much. Not only that, he has stories about that bad, or that guitar, or that day, that give you a more comprehensive understanding of what music is and why it's so special. https://www.thesessiononair.com @thesessiononair @kingtrut Fight your tickets! https://www...

Oct 13, 20202 hr 47 minEp. 566

Emme Hall & Lyn Woodward (auto journalists, off-road rally competitors)

Emme Hall and Lyn Woodward are automotive journalists and off-road enthusiasts. They will both be competing in the Rebelle Rally, a 2,000km multi-day all-women off-road rally held in the Nevada desert. In addition to driving, competitors have to navigate the whole course without using GPS. Follow them: @mmmotorsports @lyn__woodward Read about the rally: https://www.rebellerally.com/ Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/...

Oct 08, 20202 hr 39 minEp. 565

Marco Gerace (TLG Auto, Porsche restoration specialist)

Marco Gerace is the owner of TLG Auto, a shop that specializes in the maintenance, repair, and restoration of air-cooled Porsches. He's also a watch aficionado, a provider of wine, and a teller of great stories. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman https://www.innova.com CODE: TST https://www.autotempest.com https://www.sortedornot.com www.offtherecord.com/tst CODE: tst10 Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/0hR1emA-r4w Want your question answered? Want to...

Oct 06, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 564

Dantley Davis (Twitter head of Research/Design, car enthusiast)

Dantley Davis is the head of research and design at Twitter, a frequent track driver, and a car collector. We have a fascinating conversation about social media's impact on the world, the responsibility of software companies, and where it's headed. And we talk about cars, of course. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @dantley IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show: https://youtu.be/Sx1pZzQ1ouc Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, ...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 563

Betim Berisha (BBI Autosport, Pikes Peak)

Betim Berisha is the co-founder of BBI Autosport, a shop that builds seriously fast Porsches for the street or the track. He just got back from Pikes Peak where he was the crew chief for David Donahue and his crazy fast Porsche GT2 CS. We talk about the challenges of tuning for Pikes Peak, roads that change shape, aero, power, suspension magic, and a lot more. If you want to know what goes into making a car handle well, this is a must-listen. https://www.bbiautosport.com @bbiautosport Follow us!...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 562

Justin Bell (Racing driver, auto journalist, host)

Justin Bell is a racing driver, automotive journalist, and TV and podcast host. He's been published just about everywhere and once raced in a McLaren F1 GTR to a Le Mans podium. He's here to talk about how racing has changed over the decades, young drivers vs old drivers, and his new show on Hagerty (co-hosted by Tommy Kendall). https://www.justinbell.com/ Follow us! Twitter: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @justinbelltv IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @justinbelltv Watch the show!: https://yo...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 561

Guy Fieri!!

Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV host, producer, and owner of many fine muscle cars. His breakout hit was hosting "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives", and now he hosts "Guy's Grocery Games" on the Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/guy-fieri https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-games Use Code: TST for 20% off and Free shipping of all diagnostic tools! https://www.innova.com/home/ Buy, sell, or repair a used luxury watch at Crown and Caliber https://www....

Sep 22, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 560

Chris Hayes (Founder of Shout Engine, OG TST Producer)

Chris Hayes is the founder of the podcast hosting company, Shout Engine, and was the original producer of The Smoking Tire podcast. We reminisce about the old days, talk podcasting gear, get an update on his C6 Corvette, and discuss brain implants. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @hayesdata IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/ccMBdxBls6E Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our ...

Sep 17, 20202 hr 30 minEp. 559

Spike Feresten and Paul Zuckerman

You don't want to miss this show. Spike Feresten is a comedy writer, car collector, TV producer and the host of the podcast "Spike's Car Radio" along with his good friend and co-host, Paul Zuckerman. They have both owned (and own) a lot of cars, and sometimes buy one together. They're both incredibly funny, knowledgeable, and opinionated; About cars and everything else. https://www.podcastone.com/spikes-car-radio Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @spikeferesten @zuckerman IG: @thesmokin...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 558

Vinny Russo, J and Nicole Ryan (Crew-ish Show!)

Vinny Russo gives us a tour at his new job, We Are Curated, a dealership that specializes in the sale and restoration of exotic cars. Not just the new hotness, but vintage metal, too. Diablos, Countaches, XJ220s, classic Benzes and more. And while Zack is out of town for his other job, J Ryan stands in on the mixer and brought his wife and Late Night Play Set co-host, Nicole. It's a crew show! https://wearecurated.com Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @vinnyrusso1 @porschelife111 @laten...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 557

Rob Ferretti

Rob Ferretti has operated several exotic car rental businesses, is the organizer of Adventure Drives, and the host of the YouTube channel, SuperSpeedsRob. He's in town to see the opening of WCCS. Topics include Rob's Ferrari 360, Adventure Drives 2020 highlights, and the new show Rob and Matt are hosting. @robferretti Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @robferretti IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @robferretti Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/Dw711ujSoYI Want your question answered?...

Sep 08, 202056 minEp. 556

The Straight Pipes! (Yuri and Jakub)

Yuri and Jakub are the hosts of the YouTube channel "The Straight Pipes." We talk about their million subscriber milestone, their hilarious cheap car challenge, and their favorite recent press cars. Watch them! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86SBFIAgnYL3ll2ZDgmsuA Follow them! @thestraightpipes @yuritereshyn Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/rpQcLC8t46U https://www.autotempest.com https://www.bluechew.com CODE: ti...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 555

Crew Show! (Matt, Zack, J Ryan)

Matt has been riding the Royal Enfield around, shares some car show drama, and Zack has scary stories from Pikes Peak 2020. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman https://www.autotempest.com https://www.bluechew.com CODE: tire https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/tire https://www.policygenius.com/ Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/eteai8jKUb0 Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our...

Sep 03, 20201 hrEp. 554

Jason Torchinsky (Jalopnik!)

Jason Torchinsky is the Senior Editor of Jalopnik.com. He's known for reviewing strange cars, his excellent dissection of designs, the industry, and coming up with weird concepts. He also has collection of VERY odd cars, including a brand new EV he bought on Alibaba for less than $1000. He is full of hilarious ideas, stories, and adventures. Read his writing: https://jalopnik.com/author/jasontorch @JasonTorchinsky Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Wa...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 553

Tanner Foust!

Tanner Foust is a racing driver, stunt driver, and television host. He's competed in drifting and time attack but currently focuses on rally cross, racing for Volkswagen. He's had multiple podium placements, national championships, and world records across these disciplines. If it has wheels, he can drive it. We talk to him about rally cross, jumping trucks a few hundred feet, stunt driving on "Ford vs Ferrari", other stunt jobs he's done, and flying planes. @tannerfoust https://www.liquid-iv.co...

Aug 25, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 552

Rob Holland (race car driver)

Robb Holland is an American racecar driver who has competed in several international racing series. He's racing in the British Touring Car Championship, World Touring Car Championship, and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. We talk about how he got started, what his favorite race cars were, and what he's driving at Pikes Peak this year. @robbholland3 https://www.facebook.com/RobbHollandRacing/ http://www.rotekracing.com/ Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Wat...

Aug 20, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 551

Andrew Collins (Jalopnik)

Andrew Collins is the Reviews Editor for Jalopnik.com and the owner of several fine, sort of terrible, great cars. We talk about his beloved, awesome-looking Scout, his 300ZX, and his newly-for-sale and sublime Acura TL. We also talk about the RAM TRX, the Raptor, jet skis, and a lot more. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @andrewpcollins IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @angrewatlarge Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/enoT0bp9F04 Want your question answered? Want to watch the live ...

Aug 18, 20202 hr 34 minEp. 550

J Ryan (Host of "Late Night Playset", driver, studio builder)

J Ryan has lived a cool life. By age 17 he was working in television and walking the sets of legendary comedy shows like Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman. He also built a late night TV set in his living room, where he records a show with his wife called "Late Night Play Set." Serious, look it up. It's amazing! He's a gearhead, a driver, and he built our new studio! This is a great conversation IG: @porschelife111 @latenightplayset https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EtbLjzh...

Aug 13, 20202 hr 42 minEp. 549

Kyle Connor (Out of Spec Motoring, EV cannonballer)

Kyle Connor is an automotive journalist who broke the EV Cannonball Record in August of 2019. He's known for testing EVs on race tracks, road trips, and in the dirt. @virtualkyle Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofSpecMotoring/featured Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/wQIH1IX_rNc Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patre...

Aug 11, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 548

Peter Nam (Founder of Gunther Werks)

Peter Nam is the Founder and CEO of Gunther Werks, a company that turns 993 Porsches into carbon fiber bodied speed machines. Matt talks to Peter about how he got started, why he chose the 993, and all the challenges that come with building such a car. https://www.guntherwerks.com/ @guntherwerks Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show: https://youtu.be/ePglcpaN24A Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcas...

Aug 07, 202054 minEp. 547

Crew Show! (Driving the Polestar 1, and Ferrari F8, building updates)

The guys talk about the Polestar 1 and Ferrari F8 that Matt has been driving, we finally started building out the new studio (with help from @latenightplayset), and we talk about the future of Aston Martin. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch the show: https://youtu.be/5dR5pmk-k5E Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast...

Aug 04, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 546

Michael Bream (EVWest, electric Bonneville car)

Michael Bream is the founder of EV West. a company that is building an electric Bonneville car. They also that puts electric powertrains in your favorite cars. They've converted Ferraris, Porsches, drift cars,dune buggies, VWs,, and more. https://www.evwest.com Follow the build @electracliner Follow us! IG: @michaelbream @electraliner @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman T: @michaelbream @electraliner @thesmokingtire @zackklapman Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/Uz51QE8EYkM Want your question answe...

Jul 31, 20202 hr 46 minEp. 545

Matt and Zack (from the road!)

Matt calls in from the Adventure Drives finish line to talk about the Lamborghini Urus, why its actually a stealthy speed machine that cops don't see, and describe a few of the roads and sights of his trip. Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Get the audio-only version of this show with any podcast app (except Stitcher) or at: NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst Watch the show: https://youtu.be/jOoYKya30lg Want your question answered? Want to wat...

Jul 28, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 544

Rob Ferretti (from Adventure Drives)

It's a road show! Matt is driving a Lamborghini Urus in Adventure Drives Pacific Northwest, an epic road trip that brings you and your car to some of the best roads and scenery on Earth. During a stop in Whitefish, Montana, he sits down with the organizer of the event, Rob Ferretti (@RobFerretti), to talk about the trip, the cars, and a whole lot more. Want to go on the best road trip of your life? https://adventuredrives.com/ Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @RobFerretti @zackklapman IG: @thesmoki...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 543