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
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ACQ2 is Ben and David's conversations with expert founders and investors. Acquired the stories of great companies — and ACQ2 dives deeper into the lessons we can learn from them, often with the protagonists themselves.
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Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them as a founder, operator, or investor.
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Your daily nerd out, Monday - Thursday, on the most interesting cars on Bring a Trailer and all the other automotive enthusiast auction websites.
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Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop, Past Times, We're Here to Help)
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Gareth Reynolds is a standup comedian and co-host of three incredible podcasts: The Dollop and Past Times, both of which focus on U.S. history. On his new podcast, We're Here to Help, he and Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) give strangers free advice that feels...free. Recorded August 19, 2024 https://www.heretohelppod.c…
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Motor1's Travis Okulski and Chris Rosales Have Opinions
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Travis and Chris are both excellent drivers and writers for Motor1.com. They have extensive track and racing experience, Travis has owned some bad cars, and Chris has big, hilarious opinions. On this episode we talk about choosing a Miata over a Lotus Esprit; what they do/don't like about the Civic Type R; the secret to the NSX's amazing ride; famo…
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Joe Montana Interview Live from Modern Treasury Transfer
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We sit down with legendary quarterback Joe Montana to discuss his transition from one of the greatest athletes of all time to… one of the great venture investors today. Joe shares some of the lessons that he learned winning Super Bowls with the 49ers that he applies to his investing career at Liquid2 Ventures. Joe also goes into their firm’s strate…
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James May has done a lot and we try to cover as much as we can. Topics include: how Top Gear evolved; the BBC's influence on it vs Amazon's on The Grand Tour; scripting versus improvised; abandoning friends when their cars break down; his car and bike collection; things he collects; why he created a travel show; the hard parts of filming epic drive…
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T.50 Ride; C63 AMG repeat; Rallying a Mach-E
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We had a second drive in the C63 AMG E-Performance; got a lime green rallied-out Mach-E REAL dirty; rode in the T.50; and we answer your questions. Recorded August 8, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-b…
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Dario Franchitti (3x IndyCar Champ, GMA T.50 Development Driver)
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Dario Franchitti can drive. He won the INDY 500 3 times; the IndyCar Championship 4 times; the 2008 24 Hours of Daytona; and he is the development driver for Gordon Murray Automotive. His stories are as incredible as his garage. Recorded August 6, 2024 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Franchitti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTH0OouvdjA https:…
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Summer greetings from Acquired! Two items for this “mini-episode”: Tickets are now available for our live show at Chase Center in San Francisco, with special guests including Mark Zuckerberg (!). The show is Tuesday, September 10th, with doors opening at 5 PM for an hour of mingling with other listeners before the show starts at 6 PM. Huge thank yo…
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Whistlin' Diesel's Broken Cybertruck; Ferrari Purosangue; Q&A
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Ferrari Purosangue; Whistlin's Cybertruck Broke; some really bad canyon driving; Q&A about: Differences between the new CLE and the coupe Our favorite WOT moments How the Ferrari stacks up against other super SUVs Are middle-priced EVs nicer than high-priced luxury ICE cars? Cayman GT4 or 996 GT3? And more! Recorded August 5 2024 In honor of Nicole…
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Driving Cars of Your Dreams; Recaro Bankrupt; Q&A
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A track day we couldn't believe, and somehow the best seat maker on Earth goes bankrupt. Cars driven: Lamborghini Diablo GT-R Lamborghini Diablo SVR Ferrari 458 Speciale Ferrari 355 track car Ferrari 550 Barchetta Ford GT RUF CTR Ford "Daisy" Cobra Concept Recorded July 29, 2024 https://www.noduswatches.com/canyon/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky T…
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Which cars will be collectible soon? Which ones will still appreciate? Why shouldn't you always buy a low-mileage car? And what is Ed's method for getting to drive such fun cars? We're talking about all of that and more with Ed Bolian (VinWiki, CarTrek) and John Temerian (founder and CEO of Curated, a dealership in Miami that focuses on finding, re…
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Dr. Peter Attia: Driving, F1, and More!
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Dr. Peter Attia on Cars, Racing, F1 Rules, and Road-trips with Sebastian Vettel. https://peterattiamd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd Recorded July 18, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://…
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Working Man's Exotics; Lambo Engine Crate; Macan E update; Q&A
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What's the cheap way to get an exotic cars experience? What new or used car can you buy to similar fizz to a Ferrari, 911, Lamborghini, 812, Nissan GT-R, or 488? We have answers! Plus, Matt ships and engine and gets a ride in the Macan electric. Plus we answer questions about when an LC500 is better than a Panamera; a rental idea for people don't t…
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In 1999, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world. And in 2019, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, again. But… what happened in the twenty years in between? The answer, as we discovered in our research, is probably not what you think. In this episode we explore and analyze the browser wars and the DOJ case, Wind…
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Mitch McKee - Tuning Master on Power, Safety, Hybrids, Hackers, Drug Dealers
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Mitch McKee knows everything about tuning engines. McLarens, Porsche, Ferraris, GT-Rs, you name it, he can make them go faster and run better. Porsche hired Mitch to do the development tuning on the new 911 Hybrid. On this episode Mitch explains when to run race gas to protect your engine; how tuning hybrids might work; the weirdest jobs he's had; …
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We Review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser. Plus Q&A about: To CT4 V Blackwing or Audi RS3? Why haven't we bought a "cheap" manual Ferrari 360 Spider Where to sell a cheap, clean SUV? Why don't more people talk about the Mazda CX-5? Does selling V12 to Pagani dilute Mercedes' brand? And more! Recorded July…
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911 GTS T-Hybrid Review; Car Show Problems; Predicting the Future
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about why police "hassle" cars & coffee events; Mazda's color choices; Matt's drive in the new and controversial 911 GTS T-Hybrid a NEW Bentley problem; Are superbikes the cheap hypercar experience? and answer listener questions including: When 3rd party warranties are worth it? Which car is the best 5-10 year inves…
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What's a "Classic" Car?; GM's Biggest Error
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What defines a "classic car"? We'll figure it out...we think. Plus, the Bentley Turbo R might not be the ultimate daily driver Matt thought it was; Matt reunites with a college friend of the musical variety; we get the cheapest Land Cruiser available; and more! Recorded July 1, 2024 Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to …
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Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist
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How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal Hameedi is the answer. He is the Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover and the reason Land Rover is debuting the fastest and most exciting Defender to date: the Octa. Before …
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Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their favorite Indy Pace Cars (w/ drivers) of all time; try to help a listener find a V8 unicorn; get shocked by the price of an amazing used sports car; clarify when and how a car company will hand…
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