Strap in for a crazy show. It's Mr Regular (Brian) and the The Roman (Nick) of Regular Car Reviews, the most eloquent, insightful, dirty, and hilarious car channel out there! This episode was absolutely hilarious. Topics include the Toyota Sera; what went wrong with the GTO; the most surprising cars RCR filmed; the AMC Eagle; MR2 glory and failure; death row foods; Pro bros; repression; and more! Recorded April 8, 2022 https://regularcarreview.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/RegularCars Check ...
Apr 26, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 722
It's a crew show! Zack is back from the Range Rover launch where he drove 3 models of the new Range. Matt is back from Cabo, and we have an EQS in the garage! We talk about the new Range Rover; the best sports car for a 23 year-old; commuter cars for normal people; manufacturer issues; and Elon's Twitter bid. Recorded April 15, 2022 Check out Road & Track's Rally U here! https://experiences.roadandtrack.com Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR750X-2CH LTE Plus dash cam and ...
Apr 21, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 721
John Oates is best known as half of the rock and soul duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. He's also an absolute gear head. He got his racing license after training with Formula Fords at Brands hatch, attended a U.S. racing school with John Andretti, competed in IMSA, nearly died in a Fiero race car, has a 1960 Porsche 356 built by Rod Emory, and a growing collection of British cars. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a36557397/john-oates-gearhead/ https://johnoates.com/ Recorded April 7, 2022 Che...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 720
What happened with Rich Energy? What's it take to be a pit crew mechanic for IMSA? How did a casual Twitter show get the attention of top racing drivers? Alanis and Bozi have the answers. Bozi Tatarevic is a Pro Racing Mechanic and Pit Crew Member in @IMSA, a Writer , Presenter , and sort of a parts detective. Alanis King is an automotive journalist and the co-author of "Racing With Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride". Recorded April April 7, 2022 They host the Twitter ...
Apr 14, 2022•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 719
Jeff Zwart is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer, director, and driver. He has been behind the lens for as the photographer and director of numerous ads (print and film) for OEMs, Forza, and movies including "The Art of Racing in the Rain". He's best known for his ad work with Porsche. Check out his reel (below) and you'll recognize his work. He's also a successful racing driver, holding multiple championships in both rally and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. We talk about h...
Apr 12, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 718
We're back from driving super-old cars in Rhode Island and we lived to talk about it. Topics today include non-doctors doctoring; the Ferrari has strange problems; Lotus' SUV; the GR Corolla; STI values; GLA45s vs used 911; book recommendations; and more! Recorded March 30, 2022 Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam at BlackVue.com/TST and free shipping on orders over $200 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free g...
Apr 07, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 717
What's the best, worst, and scariest part about driving a car from the early 1900s? We lived to tell you the tale. Joining us is Donald W. Osborne (@osbornedonald), a man who knows everything cars, is back! Donald knows cars. Period. When you're the CEO of the Audrain Automobile Museum and the reason the amazing Audrain Newport Concours d' Elegance & Motorweek exists, you need to know your stuff. Topics include: our "interesting" drive in a 1902 Packard in the inaugural Veterans Run (a road rall...
Apr 05, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 716
Brett Berk @therealbrettberk is an automotive journalist who has had his work published literally everywhere (see the list below). He has a unique perspective on cars that he shares with brilliant and humorous concision. We talk about mobility, the EQS, scary 765LTs, fast e-bikes, and a lot of other random stuff. Recorded March 21, 2022 Check out his archive: http://brettberk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealbrettberk/ Brett's work can be found in: AFAR, Architectural Digest, Autoblog, Auto...
Mar 31, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 715
Turn your volume down and grab a glass of something. It's Mike Spinelli @mikespin and Jonny Lieberman @jonnylieberman ! We talk about them sharing a Jalopnik office 17 years ago; bad press trips; embezzlement; Jonny training for Pikes Peak; M5 vs CT5-V vs Lucid; the mad Rivian and it's special birds; Drive to Survive; and a special Land Rover fan. Plus, Q&A. Recorded on March 15, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to https://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase...
Mar 29, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 714
A Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae dropped into our lap; Tesla is delivering cars with mis-matched tires; a VERY bad canyon driver; and a weird doctor. Plus, we answer questions about Lotus-like sedans; $10k track cars; the one thing we would change about a car; GR86 vs Corvette; and more. Recorded on March 11, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Check Out Squarespace.com/TIRE for a free trial, and when...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 713
Matt Crooke is the founder of Fifteen52 wheels, a designer, a driver, and a builder of cool, unique cars. He's tuned in with the aftermarket trends, both in terms of style and performance. On this show we talk about why he left the big wheel business; his insane Beetle idea; the most DUIed cars; new creative endeavors; balancing life (and 15 project cars); an untouched market for rims; manufacturing; carbon; and what's wrong with car design. IG @mattcrooke https://www.Instagram.com/mattcrooke Re...
Mar 22, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 712
The music man is back! Reggie Watts is an incredible comedian and musician. He's recorded several comedy specials, collaborated with countless musicians, and is currently the band leader for "The Late, Late Show with James Corden". Reggie also owns 3 Porsches and has a deep appreciation for technology, cars, and driving. We talk about what old cars he's into and the first mod he'll do; what posters were on his wall; his first NASCAR experience; his advice to performers; the car he wished he hadn...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 711
Alissa Walker (@awalkerinLA) is a writer and podcaster based in Los Angeles who Alissa Walker is a journalist covers the challenges of getting around our cities. She has written extensively for CURBED, where she covers everything from cars to bikes to urban development, and how it impacts all of us. We talk about why city transit is so difficult, those tunnels, silly solutions that cause officials to overlook things, planes/trains/buses, and what we can do better. https://www.curbed.com/author/a...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 710
We've driven a whole mess of cars! The BMW M5 CS, NSX Type S, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, an E36 M3 GT, and CT4-V BlackWing. Plus, the Countach is back! Matt receives a weird letter, the Rivian pricing situation, bad seats, blue cars, and more. Recorded on March 4, 2022 Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dashcam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Check Out Squarespace.com/TIRE for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: T...
Mar 10, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 709
Bert Kreischer is a standup comedian, television host, and podcaster, and he needs our help buying a race car. He co-hosts a podcast with Tom Segura and for Tom's birthday, Bert wants to buy a race car. We talk him through what to buy, what he needs, how to form a team and how the races work. We also hear about his unorthodox start in comedy, the cars he was into as a youth, gifts for his friends, and how he got so confident. Bert has hosted several travel shows on television including "Flip Tri...
Mar 08, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 708
Jason Torchinsky and David Tracy are two of the most entertaining writers to ever work at Jalopnik. Jason has a knowledge of obscure cars (and other machinery) that rivals Google. David - a trained engineer- loves buying run-down 4x4s, located many hundreds of miles from his house, and trying to drive them home, usually unsuccessfully. They've just announced their departure from Jalopnik to start a new website (alongside Beau Boeckmann, owner of Galpin Ford and bona-fide car nerd), The Autopian!...
Mar 03, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 707
What is the future of EVs? Commercial transit? Why can't we build more trains? Reilly has the answers to these questions and a lot more. Reilly P. Brennan knows a lot about transportation. He was Executive Director for Stanford’s automotive research program, Revs. Prior to Stanford he developed his love for transportation in media and technology at editorial publications ranging from Automobile to AOL to Monocle and seat time in over 1000 test cars. He is a founding general partner at Trucks, a ...
Mar 01, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 706
Boat on fire; testing the Chiron Super Sport; squeezing speed out at Lightning Lap; and more! Tony Quiroga is the newly-appointed Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver. He's also one of the more skilled journalists in the game, which is why gets put behind the wheel of some serious power for the magazine's annual Lightning Lap showdown. We'll get his take on all the latest fast cars, his exceptional E30 convertible daily, and more. Recorded February 18, 2022 Lightning Lap: https://www.caranddriver.c...
Feb 24, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 705
Magnus Walker rose to automotive fame after the video "Urban Outlaw" went viral. He's a staple in the community and has a new show on HAGERTY called, "The Big Thing with Magnus Walker", where he takes you for a ride in icons like the Mercedes 300SL, Ford GT (all 3 generations!), Porsche 930, and more. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, talk about his time with the Maserati MC12, Ford GTs, what he likes about Ferrari (and doesn't), how his cars are, and what's next for the...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 704
We go deep on our time with the new 2022 GTI and the 2022 BMW M240i X-drive, because the internet has a lot of questions about both of them. We also talk about the Bridgestone Winter Driving academy, all-seasons vs snow tires; when maintenance should be priced into a negotiation; what car we would drive on Mars; which car to buy for Auto-X; and more! Recorded on Feb 10, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to https://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 o...
Feb 17, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 703
Travis Okulski (@tokulksi) and Kyle Kinard (@kjkinard) are some of the minds and fingers behind Road & Track magazine. They're here to talk about their Performance Car of the Year test, which had them ripping the fastest cars available around Monticello. We also hear about Travis' cautionary Lotus tale; Kyle's E30 ownership; some of their upcoming events; the Hyundai Elantra N; the new Golf R; and more! Recorded February 8, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to https://carparts....
Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 702
Turn your volume down and grab a fancy whiskey. MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman is here! We talk about the car he ordered; Jonny's entry into Pikes Peak and the training that comes with it; the car Matt secretly bought; watches; whether dealerships will ever go away; a fan's letter about emissions; Barret Jackson madness; and more. Recorded on February 5, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to http://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more. Find Valvol...
Feb 10, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 701
It's comedian Tom Segura! We talk about Tom crashing a car; his Deman-built Cayman; which race car Tom should start with; Matt reveals his secret car; Tom's thoughts on EVs; Bill Cosby; his tour; and his new book! https://tomsegura.com/book Recorded on February 4, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to http://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more. Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store. Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 700
We have the new GTI Autobahn edition, we attended the Collecting Cars Coffee event, Tesla gets some recalls, and we answer questions about cheater tires, Mk7 vs Mk8 GTIs, why you should resist FOMO, what classes to talk when you buy a supercar, and more. Recorded Feb 3, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to http://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more. Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store. Head to policygenius.com to get your free ho...
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 699
It's Thomas and James from Throttle House! This duo do high-quality car reviews, drag races, and comparisons. Their videos amass hundreds of thousands (if not millions of views) and their cold opens are legendary. We talk about how they got started; they're favorite cars; a CRAZY moment that happened during their Ford GT shoot; driving in Canada; the Rivian; the LFA; what true luxury is; and more! Check them out here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXiDU5qjfOPxgOPeFWGwKw Recorded on January 2...
Feb 01, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 698
What's the best way to take a photo of a car? Which camera should you use? Which phone? How do you buy a GT-R for $12? Larry Chen is here to help. Larry Chen is one of the most well-known and respected automotive/motorsports photographers in the world. He's made a name for himself by capturing exciting moments in drifting, desert racing, and hill climbing. He's a kind person who not only shoots photos but teaches photography classes for Canon, hosts a show with Hoonigan, and has an awesome fleet...
Jan 27, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 697
It's the return of Chris Harris! And this time he's brought his Collecting Cars business / podcast partner, Ed Lovett. This was a good one. We talk about Chris' cars, the hypercar problem, Ferrari manuals, the 992 GT3, making content for the internet vs TV, the evolution of journalism, content creators, making money on YouTube, crashing things, Chump Car racing, getting stuck in the mountains, Cleetus, and more. Recorded January 25, 2022 @harrismonkey @edwardlovett @collectingcars https://collec...
Jan 26, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 696
A review of the Subaru WRX 2022; Tesla' autopilot might have a serious legal problem; we drove the Maserati MC20 (and talk about the competition); and we answer questions about GR86 vs Boxster, owning vs financing, fun family cars, and watches! Recorded on January 19, 2022 Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store. Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/TIRE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Go to HelloFres...
Jan 20, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 695
Reggie Watts is one of the most impressive performers we've ever seen. He's a stand up comedian that uses small instruments, beatboxing, and improv in a way that boggles the mind and deserves standing ovations. He loops his own voice, layering it to create beats and melodies that lead to hilarious punchlines. "Unique" is an understatement. It's hard to describe what he does (check him out on YouTube or watch his new Netflix special, "Spatial"). You can also see him as the band leader on "The Lat...
Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 694
We've driven a lot since our last sit down. We just reviewed the new Cadillac CT5-V BlackWing and another crazy Mini Cooper from Gildred Racing; Matt completed his road trip in the Audi S3; and Zack went drifting...sort of. Plus we answer fan questions about blank-check builds, used vs new parts, SUV dailies, Lucid vs S-Class, and more. Follow us: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Watch our car reviews at https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store. Go...
Jan 13, 2022•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 693
