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For years Ben Collins was the man in the white suit who didn't say anything, but now he's got his own podcast and it is all about truly fascinating car stories. Some say if you like cars and motorsport, you won't want to miss a single episode!
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Hosted by the authors, witty and engaging science communicators, "42 Reasons to Hate the Universe" will take you on a cosmic adventure like no other. With a perfect blend of humor, wit, and scientific insight, each episode reveals new ways the Universe is out to get us – and the mind-bending, awe-inspiring phenomena that define our existence. From the merciless nature of black holes to the apocalyptic potential of artificial intelligence, you'll learn about the Universe's twisted sense of hu ...
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I was lucky enough to recently visit the one and only Mat Armstrong's garage, to see just what it is that makes this YouTube sensation tick. I check out some of the latest exotic cars that he’s saving from the scrap heap, and hear more about his fascinating past and ambitious future plans. Mat is one of the nicest, most genuine guys on the scene, s…
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In my latest 'Some Say...' podcast, I sit down with the one and only @BenPearson1965 – one of the most familiar faces from the iconic Channel 5 'Police Interceptors' TV series, to get a candid and no-holes-barred insight into what really goes on behind the scenes with the British Police. Ben really did see it all during his time on the force, and t…
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8: Meet My Top Gear Boss - Andy Wilman (Part 2)
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"If you enjoyed part 1, brace for impact. Wilman tells us what really went down in the Deep South on the American Special, the Argentina debacle, why & how Top Gear became a hit, Clarkson vs Special Forces. How Wilman identifies as David Brent. I also included some revenge from the editors whose eyes bled on many a late night working with Wilman in…
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7: Meet My Top Gear Boss - Andy Wilman (Part 1)
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YOU'RE FIRED!!!! No he never said that. But working for Andy was a rite of passage and a PHD in film-making. No two days were the same. He was a man of few words and I can honestly say that I think we spoke more during this podcast than in the 8 years I worked on Top Gear. Wilman, as we know him, is a fascinating character and hopefully I teased ou…
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Reason 12: The Sun will eventually die and take us with it
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Chris explains what to expect when the Sun will die and take Earth with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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6: Wade Eastwood - The Tom Cruise Action Man!
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Wade Eastwood is the stunt coordinator for Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and is credited with stunt work on over 70 Hollywood films. In this episode of Some Say, he joins Ben on the Mission Impossible Sound Stage to talk about the secrets behind all the automotive action we see on screen and why it's so important to do things for real rather tha…
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Wanna know how it will end? Not to worry, the Universe has it all sorted for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Reason 10- They stole Einstein's brain and put it in a jar
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While Einstein's grasp on the intricacies of space and time remains a beacon for the pursuit of knowledge, a morbid turn of events led to the unauthorized extraction of the greatest mind in human history during an autopsy and is now confined to a jar in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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5: Andy Green - Faster Than A Speeding Bullet!
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There aren't many people who can claim to drive faster than a speeding bullet. In fact there's only one person who holds the only supersonic land speed record, which was 763 miles per hour, and that person is Andy Green. In this fascinating episode of Some Say, Ben meets Andy and Thrust SSC for a very in-depth chat about what it was like to drive t…
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Tommy Byrne is every driver’s worst nightmare: a natural born racer. Someone who has such an innate feel for driving that driving fast is second nature. In this interview Tommy reveals the truth behind why he didn’t stay in Formula 1 and dominate in the way that his abilities predicted. He also discusses his unique speed secrets and a career overla…
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In the second episode of my chat with my old Top Gear crew, I get Richard Porter to tell me what was the real story behind that number plate in Argentina, and Jim Wiseman tells me how those epic races between Clarkson and Hammond & May were always so close. Plus we find out who really were the best and worst guests. There may be a few naughty words…
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Ben Collins goes back to his roots in the first episode of Some Say, for an exclusive chat with Richard Porter and Jim Wiseman, two of the key people behind the Clarkson, Hammond and May era of Top Gear. This is the real story about how one of the world's biggest television shows was created and what really happened behind the scenes. This is part …
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He used to be The Stig, who never said anything, but now that's all about to change with Ben Collins' brand new podcast, Some Say.By The Content Works
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The ocean is a cruel mistress put there by a universe that hates us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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In this episode, Wade talks about just how dangerous childbirth actually is, and how despite all of the Universe's best effort, we keep on reproducing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Reason 7: Brainless blobs are outsmarting us
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You think you're so smart huh? Well in this episode Byrne takes us through all the ways brainless blobs outsmart us/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Reason 6: You are probably just a brain floating in the dead of space
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In this episode Chris discusses the implications of an infinite universe actually means, as Byrne and Wade take it to some seriously weird places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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In this episode the guys discuss Lead and how regardless of our best mitigation methods there really not a lot we can do about this heavy metal gifted to us by the Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Reason 4: We are not the pinnacle of evolution
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There isn't much these days that a robot can't do better than a human. From writing a last minute essay to sexual satisfaction, machines (more specifically AI) are creating a new world where humans may very well have a backseat role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Mars is often portrayed as humanity's only hope. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. From technological obstacles, to extreme amounts of radiation once we do get there, Mars' inability to host life is yet another reason to hate the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and recei…
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Evolution for all of its glory has given humanity some serious flaws that will most likely lead to our own demise. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Reason 1: You are an insignificant speck against the scale of the Universe
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In this episode Chris explains to Byrne and Wade how the relative scale of the Universe demonstrates how insignificant we, and everything around us, are when compared to the enormity of the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & I…
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