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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
Professional drifter Corey Hosford, professional videographer Sam Nalven aka Drift Idiot and professional auto parts designer Paco Ibarra talk about drifting, professional drifting, Formula Drift, grassroots drifting, sim drifting and international drifting. New special guests on every episode like pro drivers Chris Forsberg, Vaughn Gittin Jr, Ryan Tuerck and Fredric Aasbo, team owners like Stephan Papadakis, event organizers like Ryan Sage and David Egan and other motorsports personalities.
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Crew Show (CT5-V BlackWing, weird Mini, S3 trip, Q&A)
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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: …
Jason Cammisa is the host/writer/producer of 3 exceptional video series ("ICONs", "Revelations", and "Know-it-All") for Hagerty, all of which are required viewing for any car enthusiast. If you don't follow him, you should. IG: @jasoncammisa IG: @jasoncammisa https://www.youtube.com/hagerty Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store. Go to h…
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Mike Musto (muscle car expert, Hellephant swap! Hemmings)
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Matt is on the road, scouting for Road & Track's Route to Vine rally, and he's staying at Mike Musto's house, so why not do a podcast?! Mike is a staple in the muscle car community. He has put tens of thousands of miles on his '68 Charger, using it in Bull Run, auto-X, and cross-country drives. He's also the proud owner of a home-made Charger Dayto…
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Adam Ferrara (Top Gear USA, comedian, actor)
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It's the great Adam Ferrara! Adam is as funny and likable as they come. He is a standup comedian, actor, and former host of Top Gear USA alongside Tanner Foust and Rutledge Wood. We talk about his crazy jump on Top Gear; cars he loves; cars he sold; what he wants to buy; comedy; anxiety; and his new special, "It's Scary in Here", which is free to w…
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Our Favorite Cars, Drives, and Moments of 2021
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What was our favorite mid-engine car, front-engine car, truck, SUV, moment, or drive of the year? And what was our least favorite? That's what this podcast is all about. Matt Farah and Zack Klapman go through each category to compare notes. Plus, Matt drove the insane Lamborghini SCV12 on track, and we answer Patreon questions about EV swaps, E90 m…
It's Doug Demuro! Strap in for a great show. We talk about his Defender, CarsandBids, his channel, the G-Wagon, road tripping, leases, the market of cars, how Doug hates paint to sample, Porsche issues, the problematic rise of car prices, why he'll never have a Carrera GT, the bet he made with Matt, fan Q&A, and a TON more. https://www.carsandbids.…
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Jesse Iwuji (NASCAR driver, NAVY officer, entrepreneur)
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Jesse Iwuji is one of those people that is as impressive as he is likable and he is very impressive indeed. While on leave from serving in the NAVY he went to a track day, fell in love with the driving, and decided to become a race car driver. He has done just that, working his way up through late model stocks cars to the Xfinity series. He dailies…
This was a fun show that went all over the place! Jarod DeAnda is basically the voice of Formula Drift. He's been an announcer for the series for nearly 20 years, and has an enthusiasm for the sport that comes through in his voice and his demeanor. We wanted to hear how he got his start but we also heard about: his philosophy behind work; the wardr…
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Crew Show (Driving the AMG Black Series, Lucid Air, rally, Q&A) - TST Podcast #685
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We've driven a lot in the last week. Matt and Zack drove the Lucid Air, then went on the Coastal Range Rally, putting 800 miles on the AMG GT Black Series and Zack's M3. Plus, we talk to listeners about Phaeton problems, 718 GT4 sedans, finding a lost car, and what we would build for $15,000. Watch our new series! https://youtu.be/AIncQODpC8s Go to…
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Ed Justice Jr. (motorsport photographer, racing historian)
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Ed Justice Jr. comes from a family that has built and sponsored winning race cars and he has the stories to prove it. He was friends with Evel Knievel, Dan Gurney, and Carrol Shelby, just to name a few. His company (started by his father), Justice Brothers, has been a presence in multiple forms of racing for 75 years. They sponsored 1950 Indianapol…
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Everyday Driver's Todd Deeken and Paul Schmucker
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Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken are the creators of Everyday Driver, a YouTube channel, podcast, and Amazon show where they they test new and classic enthusiast cars. Their podcast, “The Car Debate”, focuses on answering viewer dilemmas in finding fun cars that also meet their budget and needs. Recorded 12/5/2021 https://www.everydaydriver.com/ (Thi…
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Thaddeus Brown (Creative Dir., DP, TST OG)
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Thaddeus Brown is one of the OG members of TST. He joined in 2009, only a few months after it was founded, and served as a camera op, DP, and crazy-ideas person for many years. The All Cars go to Heaven idea was his. He has since gone on to shoot and direct for numerous media outlets and creative agencies. We talk about our new series (sponsored by…
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Lotus' Big Wigs: Russell Carr, Gavan Kershaw, and Matt Windle!
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These are some of the big brains that decide what a Lotus car should look like, feel like, and what the company should do next. Russell Carr has been working for Lotus since 1990 and was appointed head of design in 2014. His work can be seen in the Lotus Esprit facelift, Europa S, Evora, and upcoming Evija. Gavan Kershaw has been the Director of At…
Sonja Reid does a lot of very cool things. She is a gamer, Twitch broadcaster, car enthusiast, and podcaster. She's in the Gamers Guinness World Records and she's on a YouTube show with Conan O'Brien. After meeting her at the Radford launch, we knew we had to get her on the show and she didn't disappoint. We talk about her love of cars, the hilario…
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Tavarish Hernandez & and Jared Pink (Wrench Everyday)
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It's the Real Tavarish and Jared Pink! Freddy is known for two things: 1. CarTrek and 2. buying used supercars - some in amazing states of disrepair - and rebuilding them to drivable, sell-able condition. He's done it with an Aston, a McLaren, various Mercedes, a Bentley, Ferrari, and more. He has lots of projects, lots of dreams, and has had some …
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GRIDLIFE's Chris Stewart & Shawn Fenton
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From the Valvoline booth at SEMA, we have Chris Stewart and Shawn Fenton of GRIDLIFE. Chris is the Founder/ Director; Shawn is the Strategy Director. We met these guys years ago when Gridlife was just getting started and now it's HUGE. We talk about how it's grown, the pros and cons of size, best concerts, funny moments, beer pirates, what track th…
It's Rob Dahm! He has a really interesting story, a thirst for knowledge, built some CRAZY cars, and raced Ken Block's Hoonicorn. We talk about everything: his cars, his Lamborghini, how he started, why he keeps building things, the Indy car he bought, which platform needs 900HP, the challenges he's faced, and what's next. Check out Rob's cars and …
