Best Jonny Bentley Podcasts (2024)

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What's Up With Porsche at the Quail? 1:04:13

1d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

The guys address and thus spread the rumor Porsche is announcing something halo-big in Monterey in August at The Quail event; Volkswagen makes a $5b investment in Rivian; Jonny refuses to reveal his embargoed driving impressions of the Porsche 992.2 to us; Zuckerman salivates when a man's thumb is chopped off by his own BMW door, and is the new Toy…

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Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist 1:30:24

1d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

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 1:38:57

7d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

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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Matt Farah 1:16:32

8d ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Spike visits The Smoking Tire studio to catch up with friend, Matt Farah. Press cars. Drone rides. Watches, sneakers and your questions answered.

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Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through 1:29:15

9d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Victoria Scott is a Motor1.com Staff Writer with previous work at The Drive, Jalopnik, Hemmings, Car Bibles, and other outlets. Her photography books focus on aviation, Americana, and queer life. On this episode we talk about SO many things! Her new book; how car culture can be an accepting place; the magic of the Indy 500; driving Honda's 8-figure…

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J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets 1:48:32

14d ago1:48:32

1:48:32

J Ryan (along with his wife, Nicole) are the two minds who created the Good Vibes Breakfast Club, a car meet that happens at the top of Angeles Crest Highway every Friday morning. They started going up there during Covid to get away and others began to join them. It's grown to be one of the most respected car gatherings in Southern California. Clos…

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Bentleys and Brain Worms 1:17:28

15d ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Spike is driving the Bentley Continental GT Edition 8, the stage is set for Bronco Heritage Limited Edition mods, Jonny is driving the Lexus LX 600 UltraLux, and SCR returns to the Pebble Beach Concours, get your tix now. Plus, the latest car news and the latest Zuckerman News!

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Lucid in the Sky with Range Anxiety 1:48:12

16d ago1:48:12

1:48:12

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are returning from an incredible, multi-faceted track day at Sonoma Raceway hosted by Range Energy. While there they got to experience what might be the future of the trucking industry, deploy their Lucid Sapphire's 1,234HP on the road course, slide around in a beautiful BMW 2002, and nearly get to drive a very special E…

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Police chases; Alex Choi; Used EV shopping; Q&A 1:32:03

21d ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the dangers of police chases; our upcoming time in the 1,234HP Lucid Sapphire; Alex Choi going to jail for a helicopter video; why buying a used Porsche Taycan might be better than a new Macan electric; provide more info on the GR Corolla's apparent differential issues; Recorded June 10, 2024 Head to the Apple Ap…

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For Sale: Willow Springs Raceway 1:20:28

22d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This week on SCR, what we would do with Willow Spring Raceway; Rick Ross car show complaints, the Pride Cybertruck spec and there's a new Rivian in town.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley 1:03:00

23d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Co. On this episode we talk about his awesome vintage racing experience; how he went pro for the upcoming Mustang GTD; why they made the GTD; the reason Ford pivoted from full autonomous cars; why hybrids are important; that sedan thing; and more! https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a42579850/ford-ceo-jim-fa…

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Forbidden Roads; GRC Diff Problems; Lexus GX550 review; Q&A 1:32:05

28d ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are back to review the 2024 Lexus GX550 and 2024 Macan Electric Turbo; investigate the GR Corolla's alleged differential issues; discuss why its silly to try keeping a road "secret"; hot swap battery tech might not be dead; and answer Patreon questions including: - Will a V10 M5 lose its allure and is it a good canyon ca…

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992.2/Ryan Condal 1:14:49

29d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Spike and Jonny discuss the new 992.2 lineup from Porsche, Zuckerman calls in from his mom's nursing home on the East Coast and then House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal joins from London to talk about his favorite Porsche models and season 2 of the hit show House of the Dragon which premieres Sunday June 16th on MAX.…

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Garrett Reed (@Americanmusclehd) 1:34:11

30d ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Garrett Reed is the content creator behind @americanmuscleHD , an Instagram account with 2.4M followers. He dailies a 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV, has a SWEET 1984 Monte Carlo SS project in the garage, and a 1989 K5 Blazer project truck. On this show we talk about his recent drive in the C8 Corvette E-Ray; why Matt doesn't like the ESV; the Pismo Be…

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Zac Mertens - The cowboy hat HOONIGAN 1:33:00

1M ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Zac Mertens (@Mister_Zachary) was the literal voice of HOONIGAN. Among loud cars he was even louder, as he was one of two people (alongside Corey Hosford) who would MC the HOONIGAN Burn Yard shows. He's also known for his love of doing big burnouts in loud square body trucks, rating the idle of people's cars, hurting his back jumping a car in the o…

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The McLaren 750S 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Spike and Z recap their Memorial Day weekends, review the McLaren 750S, discuss the Scotty Sheffler arrest , answering listener questions, and more!

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Top 5 Movie Cars; TST's Plague; Bad Mods, Q&A 1:37:15

1M ago1:37:15

1:37:15

We are back after a rough week! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman compare their Top 5 Movie Cars of all time; tell the tale of the plague that befell TST; and answer Patreon questions including: Our favorite fish-out-of-water car-spotting memory How to setup new shocks on an old car Our biggest modification mistakes Cheap cars with paint that looks expen…

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Tesla Fights a Train; Indy 500; MachE Rally; Ioniq vs Macan EV 56:06

1M ago56:06

56:06

Recorded from the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, we're in the canyons talking about the Indy 500, Ioniq 5 N vs Macan EV, talking about a Tesla that tried to fight a train, answering questions, discussing when gimmicks are a good thing, why brands should (or should not) cling to history, too much adjustability, why an event that appears like a race isn't, and mo…

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The Plan Z GT3RS 1:05:54

1M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Spike and Z recap the delivery of their new GT3RS at the Porsche Experience Center, reviews of the Lucid Air Sapphire and Aston Marton DB12 Volante, and the new Ford Bronco saves Spike from a traffic ticket.

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Jonny Lieberman is Locked Out 1:59:22

1M ago1:59:22

1:59:22

Jonny Lieberman returns to talk about the Lucid Sapphire; how we deal with imposter syndrome; the Corvette Z06; he asks about the Ioniq 5 N; we wax about the magic of Aston; and more! Recorded May 17, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and star…

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THE Guide to So Cal Car Things 1:18:57

2M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Our most-asked question is always about "What should car enthusiasts do when visiting Southern California". So here's the definitive list of things! Plus Q&A about: Why didn't you buy a Michael Schumacher watch? Which generation of Acura RDX do we like? Porsche might sell the Turbo with a manual only!! Will 4 cyl. Boxster/Cayman ever hit $30,000? W…

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Patrick Long and Joerg Bergmeister 53:18

2M ago53:18

53:18

Porsche pilots Pat Long and Joerg Bergmeister join us to talk about racing for the legendary car marque, the Costa Mesa CA Air/Water event, their thoughts on various models and the Gunther Werks test mule crash.

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Aston Vantage Review; Smoky 600 Stories; Weird Postcard; Q&A 1:31:11

2M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Zack returns from Spain where he spent time testing the all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage on both the road and the track; Matt is back from driving a Bentley GT on Road & Track's Smoky 600; a Can-Am throws a rave; someone mails us a very weird card; and we answer questions about: What to replace a GTI with Which car has the best stereo for under $6…

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Strange Chevy Call; M3 vs M3; new Kitten; Weird Marketing 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

We go through our new M3 vs M3 video (G80 vs F80); Matt tells us about his brand new kitten they rescued; we discuss strange branding; Chevy makes us have a strange phone call in order to drive the new Z06 around town; and we answer Patreon questions about: The gov. mandate for automatic braking What the hell is BMW doing? Could the hypercars of to…

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Seen Through Glass 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Sam Fane host of the popular automotive YouTube channel, Seen Through Glass, returns to the show to talk about his visit to the mega Porsche AIR/WATER event, behind the scenes on his latest car videos, putting rear seats in his new GT3, and to answer your questions. And because Zuckerman is here this week there's uncomfortable pooping stories. So..…

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Donald Osborne (Curation and Appraisal Expert) 1:27:05

2M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

Donald Osborne is the CEO of Audrain Motorsport and the reason we got to drive a car made before 1910! Remember when we held up a city's worth of traffic on a bridge? We have him to thank. Sort of. Donald is an absolute car expert with a focus on vintage cars. As someone who has curated museum collections and assessed cars for collectors, he really…

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Wayne Carini 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Wayne Carini on TV, gifting cars, and the why the kids are alright. https://www.instagram.com/waynecariniofficial/?hl=en https://www.waynecarini.tv/pages/about-wayne-carini https://watch.motortrend.com/show/chasing-classic-cars-motortrend-atve-us Recorded April 27, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so t…

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James Marsden 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Actor James Marsden joins Spike to discuss playing Jack Lalanne in the Seinfeld-helmed Pop Tart comedy event UNFROSTED which premieres this Friday May 3rd only on Netflix.

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Seen Through Glass' Sam Fane 1:45:14

2M ago1:45:14

1:45:14

Sam Fane is the creator and host of the YouTube channel and podcast Seen Through Glass. We talk about his new driving event, his Ferrari (and why red is IS an ok color for Ferraris), his used daily, YouTube challenges, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBr8w4ki1xAcQ1JVDp_-Fg https://seenthroughglass.online/ Recorded April 25, 2024 AutoTem…

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Collecting Addicts Episode 62: Bicester Scramble, Best YouTube Videos & Driving Gloves 1:22:56

2M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

With Collecting Cars present at Bicester Scramble, our Addicts recount their many experiences at what they call "the best event for people like us", from a McLaren 'full house' to a Can-Am Lotus; variety was the word of the day. Our Addicts share their favourite YouTube videos, including U2 at Live Aid, some French hillclimb POV & more! Significant…

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Mister Cartoon (Tattoo and low rider legend) 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Mr Cartoon is one of the most famous tattoo artists to ever put ink to skin. His artistic journey began in graffiti before moving to airbrushing clothes and low rider cars. He's got a line of Turtle Wax car care, designed wheels, and has an amazing garage of his own. We talk about the history of low riders; how hydraulics work; the legality of them…

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Scott Dixon 59:41

3M ago59:41

59:41

6-Time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon joins Spike ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to discuss his career, how he prepares for Southern California's 200 MPH Beach Party, and the #8 American Legion / UNFROSTED Honda Pop Tart Race car. Plus, Spike and Jonny debut their new rides.

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Countach plan; DB12 Volante; EV Pokemon? 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Matt's Countach has a triage plan (sort of); we review the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante (and compare it to the competition from Bentley, Italy, and Mercedes); Patreon questions include: Used Focus RS or new GR Corolla? Why Taycan brakes feel weird To jump from new Ioniq 5 to used Taycan Do EVs have a floor? Which state has the best Mexican food? A…

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Collecting Addicts Episode 61: The Solution For Potholes, BMW The Ultimate EV Machine & More! 1:12:21

3M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

JCB may have created a simple one-machine solution for potholes, but fixing them is bureaucratic hell at council level. Our Addicts discuss their universal frustrations on the topic. BMW has posted the latest numbers on their EV sales and they seem to be doing better than anyone else. Some of our Addicts have different approaches to dealing with li…

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The Donnie Thing; Fleet Update; NSX Road Trip 1:53:26

3M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Matt has updated his fleet in a surprising way; took the NSX on a 600-mile road trip; and explains his position on the unfortunate situation with his recently-arrested former Ferrari mechanic, Donnie Callaway. Recorded April 17, 2024 American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever by visiting The Freeze Pipe and use c…

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BAT's Randy Nonnenberg 54:19

3M ago54:19

54:19

The "internet's coolest car guy", Randy Nonnenberg joins Spike to talk about the latest developments with the internet's coolest car auction site Bring a Trailer.

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The Ioniq 5 N Is a Great Liar; 3 Dream Engine Swaps 1:33:48

3M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blew Matt's mind for so many reasons you won't believe. Plus, what engines would we swap into which car if we had all the money and talent? That's what we're talking about today. Dream builds. Plus, Patreon questions about: Is it a good idea to finance an R34 GTR? When it is (and isn't) time to get out of a Ford and into a Ger…

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Collecting Addicts Episode 60: Favourite Race Circuits, Comfiest Armrests & Long Drives 1:26:15

3M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

From the point-of-view of spectator or driver, our addicts discuss their favourite race circuits in the world, with some honourable mentions. What is the best armrest in a car? Our armchair interior designers decide on their favourites: hard or soft, wide or thin, equipped with fridge boxes or 'non-American' - no detail is spared! What is the best …

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Ali Javidan (FAT ICE Racing; How Dampers Work; Headlight Tech) 59:55

3M ago59:55

59:55

Matt calls in from the Bernardus hotel with our friend and the founder and CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan. Ali is an engineer and high-caliber driver, who shares with us his take on why the GT3 RS is so stiff, why adjustable dampers matter as much as springs; his experience driving in Aspen at the FAT ICE Race; how to durability test a semi-truck…

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World's Fastest Pop Tart 1:26:07

3M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Spike announces that The American Legion and Chip Ganassi Racing have partnered up to create the #8 UNFROSTED / HONDA Indy car for the Long Beach Grand Prix with driver Linus Lundqvist; the guys also discuss the new Chevy Corvette E-Ray & Genesis G70, Plus, Dear Zuckerman and your questions!

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Peter Attia; Zack's Wedding Story; Huge Q&A 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

We discuss Peter Attia's podcast interview with a former employee of NHTSA regarding road safety; Matt finds out just how expensive a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is (and how his wife feels about shopping for one); Matt and Zack try to decide which of their content to put up for a nomination; and Zack reveals why he's the best worst groomsman. Patreon…

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