Best Andy Quirk Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Waddingham: Working at Dad's garage, Grandad was a chauffeur in a Morris Minor, Aston Martin, Allegro and more. S4E1 39:31

3d ago39:31

39:31

The first episode of Season 4 really sets the bar high (but panic not, we've got some great guests waiting in the wings too), Steve Waddingham is the official company historian for none other than Aston Martin Lagonda, but when he's not researching old colour names, and digging out race cars from dusty barns, he's behind the wheel of his own Austin…

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Bonus Episode: Many guests! Plenty of your earliest car memories and reflection from the NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show 39:21

24d ago39:21

39:21

Jon and Andy went wild in the halls of the NEC with the newly acquired podcasting machine (thanks coffee buyers..) gathering together a wonderful and eclectic collection of earliest car memories from many different show goers. The quality is ok considering we recorded these stood up surrounded by hundreds of other people talking! So go easy on the …

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Russell Quirk: Dad had a new car every few months... His Porsche 911 didn't last a week! E-Type, Aston Martin, Escort RS2000, Rolls Royce S3E10 49:24

1M ago49:24

49:24

Jon and Andy are joined by Russell Quirk who recalls countless tales of his Dad's cars. He reckons his Dad swapped cars every 6 months, and we're not just talking old Ford Escorts (although he had an RS2000) we're talking E-Types, Aston Martin's, Rolls Royces, TVR, Porsche and more. Russell's Dad was an Estate Agent in Essex, and liked to show off …

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Helen Stanley: James Bond, Noel Gallagher, 405 Mi16, BMW E36, and the latest online car buying experience S3E9 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

Jon and Andy welcome Helen Stanley to My Dad's car this week. She may be familar to some of you having graced our TV screens on Goblin Works Garage and Motor Pickers to name but a few. These day's Helen is working as an artist - check out her pop art here: helenstanleyofficial.com Helen also hosts a podcast with her cousin, called Cars of the Macab…

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Steve Holden: Holiday breakfasts at Little Chef and Mum's XR3i Cabriolet Christmas present! S3E8 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

Andy and Jon are joined by Steve Holden, a friend of Andy's whom he knows through classic VW ownership. The discussion kicks off with Steve's Mum's Datsun Cherry Coupe, before talk turns to a Morris Marina Van, and a love in for the Renault 9 - which led Steve to buy a Renualt 19 later in life. Steve's Dad surprised his mum with an Escort XR3i Cabr…

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Bonus Episode: Jon and Andy are off to the Practical Classics Show at the NEC 6:26

2M ago6:26

6:26

After pulling a few strings (and featuring Danny Hopkins, the editor of Practical Classics in a previous episode) Andy and Jon have secured media passes for the show on Sunday 24th March, and will be wandering the halls of the NEC in a bid to meet as many people as possible. On top of that, equipped with the crowd funded Zoom Podtrak machine, there…

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Lewis Warren from Takona: My Dad's Cars - 205GTI, Toyota Celica, Audi TT, E46 M3, 996 Turbo. S3 E7 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

Jon and Andy are joined by Takona founder Lewis Warren to discover what got him into cars... Fortunately for us, the blame lies very firmly at his Father's door, and there's a string of decent cars indicating why. However, it wasn't a car thing for his Dad really, after the 205 GTI and the Toyota Celica, cars became an accessory for work. The Audi …

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Charles Clegg from Custodian: A Bristol catching fire, Ferrari with a 'back seat' and Range Rovers. S3E6 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

Andy and Jon are joined by Charles Clegg, Co-Founder and CEO of Custodian, a car management app, designed for car collectors and enthusiasts. The story begins for Charles with a pair of Bristols... (oooh eer misses). One that he miraculously identified from his pushchair, the second belonging to his Mother, which after 20 years of ownership, met a …

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Martin "Chuff" Wall: My Dad's Cars just had to make it through another MOT. Ford Cortinas, Tiny Caravans, Camping, BMX and old Volkswagens S3E5 37:23

3M ago37:23

37:23

Andy and Jon are joined by Chuff, from Well Chuffed Media. He's an automotive photographer by trade, and Andy's had the pleasure of his professional company (that sounds a bit sordid) on a number of photoshoots with work. Talk starts with Chuff's cousin's Mk2 Golf GTI, then moves into a string of Ford Cortina's, takes in a full list, made in conjun…

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Bonus Episode: Jon has sold his BMW, but did he leave a CD in the player? 8:22

4M ago8:22

8:22

Recorded a few days before Christmas, Jon and Andy discuss the closing of a chapter... It revolves largely around the sale of Jon's E39 5 Series, whether he will get another, and the process behind picking a CD to leave behind, as a token... Just as he remembers a Billy Ocean cassette in his Dad's car from years ago. It's short and sweet, but we ho…

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Sam Grange Bailey: My Dad's Car Dealership. Rod Stewart's Miura, and Mum driving a Rolls through the garage door into a Gullwing Mercedes! S3E4 39:02

4M ago39:02

39:02

Andy and Jon are joined by Sam from Southern Cars in Manchester, a classic car dealership originally started by Sam's father 50 years ago. From Ferrari's and Lamborghini's in the garden, to the chinese-eye Rolls Royce Cloud 3 that was the one he'd never sell... Although Sam's Mum did drive it through a garage door into the back of a Mercedes Gullwi…

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Bonus Episode: Andy chats with his youngest daughter: The voice behind the intro! 8:32

4M ago8:32

8:32

Join Andy for a quick bonus episode with his youngest Daughter. Not wanting to miss out on a feature on the My Dad's Car podcast, they sit down for a quick chat to see how she's coping with her new found fame. Car wise, there is discussion about Nanna's car... A red Citroen C3 (that apparently looks like a Porsche) and Mummy's A4 estate. You can al…

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Dan Rees: "Sorry I'm the worst person you could get on.." Minis, VW Polos, Comedy car names and minibus driving S3 E3 36:53

4M ago36:53

36:53

Jon and Andy are joined today by Dan Rees. Dan is a friend of Andy's brother, and a jewelry designer by trade, he's also a dab hand at You Tube and Tik Tok, and a budding stand up comedian too. By his own admission, early on Dan tells us that he's the worst guest we could get on, but that doesn't stop the chat, or the laughs... Lots of silliness, s…

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Christmas Special: 10 months in to Podcasting. Bonus Episode 24:16

5M ago24:16

24:16

Andy and Jon took the opportunity of a guest no-show to record an episode celebrating the season of goodwill, and a few highlights from the year so far. Expect a recap of some favourite moments, plus insights into Jon and Andy's home life at Christmas with a bit of silliness sprinkled on top for good measure. Normal service will be resumed next Tue…

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Mike Wall: My Dad's VW Type 3 Variant, and my brother's BUBBLE CAR!!!!! S3 E2 21:00

5M ago21:00

21:00

Jon and Andy are joined by Mike Wall. A friend of previous guest Lidia, Mike is also a DJ, and was recommended the podcast after posting a photo of his Dad's car on social media. We chat about a baby blue VW Type 3, a Toyota Space Cruiser, and a Trojan Bubble Car! It's short and sweet, but we think you'll enjoy it all the same! Support the show We’…

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Ed Jenkins: "Something cool about driving a car that's older than you" Ford Granada, Datsun Stanza, Renault Laguna, classic Mercedes. Watches and aftershave S3 E1 43:31

5M ago43:31

43:31

Jon and Andy are joined by Andy's mate Ed Jenkins for the first episode of Season 3. A great discussion about cars of Ed's past, some discussion on aftershaves, watches which bring back memories for us all. Ed says "There's something very cool about driving a car older than you" which takes us on a tangent discussing first cars, and how some 'kids'…

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Bonus Episode: Chinese Proverbs and Funeral Services. 5:13

5M ago5:13

5:13

We've put together a few outakes here for a bonus episode. It starts seriously-ish and ends in some very silly business ideas, as we continue to push the boundaries of what 'could' be possible with the My Dad's.... franchise. We hope you appreciate the silliness and don't take offence. Support the show We’d love you to hear and share your stories, …

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Adam Townley. Saabs and Vauxhalls. 3 door cars, always 2nd best and a buckaroo BSA in 14 boxes! S2 E10 43:49

6M ago43:49

43:49

Jon and Andy are joined by Adam Townley for this episode. Adam isn't a personal friend but made some comments on social media, and they indicated there might be a story to be told! Instinct was right and the discussion weaves from a buckaroo BSA that used to throw Adam's Dad off... It was retired from duty in 1981 and hasn't seen the road since. Th…

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Jill Miller: My Dad's Land Rover, Vintage Lorry Collection and Farming Tales. Season 2 Episode 9 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

Jon and Andy are joined by Jill Miller, a lady Andy has met through running a Porsche enthusiast group. Intrigued by a social media post, he reached out and invited her onto the show. With a background in Porsches it wasn't the episode they were expecting, but it was great none the less. Talk of a Land Rover called Mickey Mouse, a vintage Lorry col…

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Rob Mitchell. I was in a car with Colin Chapman, and got kicked out F1 garage by Frank Williams! S2 E8 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

Andy and Jon have the pleasure of talking with Andy's friend Rob Mitchell. Rob was an only child, but lucky enough to go on some fantastic motoring days out and weekends away with his car mad Dad. From crewing for a Porsche 356 racer, including getting a ride in a 550 Spyder and a 911 2.7RS through to sitting in a car with Colin Chapman and being k…

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The Ignition Podcast with My Dads Car - Collaboration. Bonus Episode 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

If you're up to date with our episodes, or have been following our journey on Social Media you will have known all about our trip to see Harry who runs the Ignition Podcast. It was our first time as guests on a show, but we had a great time, and its a pleasure to be able to share our discussion on our channel for those of you who may not (yet) foll…

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Edd Little: My Dad's Golf GTI, My Grandad's Mk1 Escort, and why you should wear driving gloves?! S2 E7 35:59

7M ago35:59

35:59

Jon and Andy are joined by Edd Little, one half of B_Road Hunting Club and co-owner of B_Road at The Stag, a destination for petrol heads in a converted pub in Challock, Kent. Chat starts with a Mk1 Escort, and Edd's Grandfather. It takes in applying go faster stripes to his Father's Mk1 Golf GTI... And we ask the killer question, did they work?! E…

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We went on The Ignition Podcast. Bonus Episode 10:02

7M ago10:02

10:02

Jon and Andy have a quick chat on a Saturday morning following a children's party at Andy's house (hence the chat about sleep overs). A bit of a taster of what to expect when the episode (including video) with Harry from The Ignition Podcast drops in a week or two. As always, please get in touch if you have a story you'd like to share - maybe it's …

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Rupert Malins "I was driving by eight". Fiat Panda, Montego, VW Caravelle, BMWs and a Caterham. Series 2 Episode 6. 41:10

8M ago41:10

41:10

Jon and Andy are joined by a friend of Jon's, Rupert, who also as it happens has a You Tube channel with some friends - Check out Guys That Drive. Guys That Drive - YouTube The talk starts with his Dad's station car, a Fiat Panda. Which Rupert was taught to drive in, and by the age of 8 he would drive it unaccompanied up and down the farm track at …

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Lee Sibley. My Dad's Van... Cross continent towing on a rope, roadside resprays and more. Season 2 Episode 5 40:00

8M ago40:00

40:00

Jon and Andy are joined by Porsche journalist Lee Sibley (9werks Radio, 9Werks TV and Total 911) to chat about his Dad's cars... Or, as it turns out, his Dad's Vans. Despite living in Essex, his Dad had a penchant for commercial Mazda's rather than the typical Ford Transit that was produced locally. Lee recalls travelling down to Barcelona whilst t…

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Bangers and Cash Live: Our thoughts after the event. Bonus Episode 10:58

8M ago10:58

10:58

In another bonus episode, Andy and Jon discuss how the Bangers and Cash Live show went, who they met, what they learnt, and whether they would go back 'up north' again?! Apologies for the delay in getting this one out - it has been manic since we returned from Yorkshire, including Andy needing to go to Cirencester for work the following weekend. Wh…

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ULEZ Expansion - Will Jon have to scrap his BMW?! Bonus Episode 7:55

8M ago7:55

7:55

Lots of bonus stuff recently, you lucky lot!! With the ULEZ expansion just a week or two away Jon and Andy discuss the implications for someone who lives within the ULEZ expansion zone and is about to be charged for the pleasure of driving an older car. Jon's 1998 BMW E39 5 series has nothing wrong with it, and it got us to Yorkshire and back in wo…

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Matt Glassup. Mustang, Camaro, Ford Capri Dragsters, Ford RS Turbo, Saab, Fiat Uno, Season 2 Episode 4 47:34

9M ago47:34

47:34

Jon and Andy are joined by Matt Glassup for a great chat about his Dad's Car (and a few belonging to his Mum) Talk ranges from muscle cars, a convertible Camero that his Dad sold the sofa to be afford new wheels for, a Mustang, a string of high performance Mk1 Capri Dragsters, Porsche 968, Ford RS Turbo, Porsche 964 and a Fiat Uno with wobbly panel…

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We're going to Bangers and Cash Live this weekend. Bonus Episode 2:57

9M ago2:57

2:57

Andy and Jon discuss their invitation to Bangers and Cash live! It will be the first time they have met up in person for over 10 years! If you have tickets for the show (as it is sold out) we'll see you there. Support the show We’d love you to hear and share your stories, please tag and follow us on social media. www.instagram.com/mydadscar_podcast…

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Danny Hopkins, My Grandad’s Triumph 2000, Austin 1800 and 3 Litre, and Ford Cortina’s Season 2 Episode 3. 46:55

9M ago46:55

46:55

Jon and Andy are joined by Danny Hopkins, the editor of Practical Classics Magazine! Wow! Someone famous! Danny and Andy have chatted before, and as a trained actor you can enjoy some wonderful story telling, including him working on cars with his Father, and his Grandfathers (twice Nobel prize nominated) Triumph 2000 which he later restored and re…

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Sara McLeod, My Dad wasn't James Bond.... He was Q! Volvos, Vauxhall, and VW. Season 2 Episode 2. 40:01

9M ago40:01

40:01

Jon and Andy are joined by Sara McLeod who talks with great passion about her late father Brian. An engineer by trade, Brian worked for the Metropolitan Police, drove an unmarked Mini, had a Vauxhall Cavalier he hated, loved a strong Volvo and wished he'd discovered Volkswagens years before! Lots of laughter, and some great stories... "My Dad wasn'…

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Mark Thompson, Fords, a smelly Scimitar and teaching Mum to drive. Season 2 Episode 1 35:22

10M ago35:22

35:22

Jon and Andy are joined by Andy's friend Mark Thompson for the first episode of season 2. Mark and Andy are friends through a shared interest in old VWs and Porsches. The discussion starts with Mark's earliest car memory, a Reliant Scimitar that smelt of fuel, it then gets deep into old Fords: Mk2 Escorts, a Lotus Cortina, a Sierra Cosworth (or Cot…

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Fathers Day Special 2023: 4 minutes of silliness with a 7 year old! 4:33

10M ago4:33

4:33

It seemed fitting to put a little something together in celebration of Fathers Day. So here is a very short and silly snippet of an interview Andy did with his 7 year old Daughter before the podcast became a real thing... This was recorded in early February 2023, with no script, purely to test the equipment and the concept. It was quite funny, so i…

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Episode 10. Becca Treston: 1930's sportscars, 1960's saloons and Christmas Cars. 46:23

11M ago46:23

46:23

Jon and Andy got in touch with Becca from The Passenger Seat Podcast feeling there had to be a story to tell. Becca, in her mid twenties, drives a Morris Minor every day and records a podcast from, yep, you've guessed it... The passenger seat. What was it about her parents choice of cars that led her to skip the Corsa's and Kia's that her peers mig…

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Episode 9. Tim Crighton: Karting, Racing, Rovers, Golfs and Vans. 46:26

11M ago46:26

46:26

Andy and Jon chat with an ex colleague of Andy's, Tim Crighton. Tim grew up with his Dad running a race team, and competing around the country. He was also lucky enough to benefit from his Dad starting a Kart circuit, which led him to get behind the wheel himself aged just 7. Fast toward twenty something years from his debut in T cars and he's just…

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Episode 8. Lidia De Luca - a Mini, a Volvo and some Citroens in Naples. 33:40

12M ago33:40

33:40

Jon and Andy are joined by Andy's friend and ex work colleague Lidia. Lidia was born in Italy and grew up in Naples. We talk about her Dad's brown Mini (and how he never cleaned it) her Aunties Citroen Dyane, a Volvo that got crashed, a neighbour's Citroen BX and her brother driving aged 12! A great chat with lots of laughter, and amazingly, if you…

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Episode 7. Ben Burns and the race to Saint-Tropez. 34:10

12M ago34:10

34:10

Jon and Andy are joined by Jon's good friend Ben Burns. A few notes before we tell you what's in store. We know Phil Collin's album was actually called No Jacket Required... Ben's Dad is called Phil, but he's not Phil Collins There are a couple of little sound glitches on Ben's recording, sorry about that. Ben share's memories of a blue Ford Escort…

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Episode 6. James Vaisey: Morgan, Renault, Lotus, Ferrari and KFC. 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

Jon and Andy are joined by James Vaisey, a friend and ex work colleague of Andy's. The chat starts with coming home from hospital in a Morgan, through to an MGB, a Lotus Elise, a Renault 5 GT Turbo and a Ferrari which both James and his father came to hate. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did recording it. We would love you to leave a 5* …

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Episode 5. Joe Howman: From Fiat Pandas to Porsches. 50:32

1y ago50:32

50:32

Jon and Andy are joined by Joe Howman, a true petrol head, who Andy met whilst running his Porsche events in the South East. www.stuttgartsouth.co.uk As it happens, Andy has also met Joe's Dad on a number of occasions too. In this episode Joe recalls a grey Cavalier GSI, a couple of Fiat Panda's, some Alfa Romeos, including one he crashed, some big…

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Episode 3. Jon‘s story. “We surprised Dad with a ‘new’ Mercedes 300se” 21:14

1y ago21:14

21:14

Jon shares his own story in this episode, which includes mentions of an Audi 100, Mercedes 190 and a couple of big ‘old S Class. The audio for this was recorded over Zoom, on two separate occasions, so apologies for any sound fluctuations. Hope you enjoy it, it’s a great story. Support the show We’d love you to hear and share your stories, please t…

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Episode 2. Rob Hill recalls his Dad's company cars. 23:11

1y ago23:11

23:11

Rob Hill is one of Andy's oldest friends (not in age, but the amount of time they have known each other.) Rob agreed to come on the podcast to help Jon and Andy practice their craft, or discover where it was lacking. The interview process was done via Zoom, and after a number of hours editing, chopping out the tangents, here it is... The first 'pro…

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Episode 4. Azim: the Mini, the Fiat, the Fiesta and 3 series. 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

Jon and Andy are joined by Andy's friend Azim to talk about cars belonging to members of his family. The discussion moves from an Uncle with a Morris Minor through to his fathers Mini, a Fiat that keeps breaking down and a Fiesta that was used in a bank robbery. This interview was recorded by Zoom. Support the show We’d love you to hear and share y…

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Episode 1. A taster of what to expect from My Dad's Car. 10:54

1y ago10:54

10:54

Andy Gregory and Jon Recknell host My Dad's Car, a new podcast discussing automotive nostalgia and the vehicles owned by significant people within your life. In this episode they set the scene for what is to come, touch on why they started the podcast and put a few goals in place for dream guests too. Andy and Jon are ex-work colleagues and have be…

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