Best Jonny Smith Podcasts (2024)

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60. Jonny Donahoe 1:01:11

21d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Another episode from Machynlleth and A SECOND MAN ON THE TROT as I talk to the lovely Jonny Donahoe (Jonny and the Baptists) about unresolved friend-crushes and abandoning your team (or not). Plus you get the immersive audio experience of a Sunday morning in central Machynlleth - church bells, the lot. If you want to get in touch - email us: crushe…

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Taking a Cav cabrio to the prom 1:08:11

13m ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Jonny and Richard are in Richard’s shed talking about unwanted pianos, problems with hornets, getting surprised by a cockchafer, Honda Cub news, Porsche headlight thefts, prom cars, tickover drifting, amazing things in South Wales, a roundabout confession, and the connection between Boxster wheels and Slade. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus cont…

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Olympic Champions are NORMAL people, 'Success' does not actually change you in any fundamental way: Eve Muirhead 49:04

1h ago49:04

49:04

My guest this week is a titan in the world of British sport – Eve Muirhead, who of course won curling gold for Team GB at the last winter Olympics. Curling is that sport that absolutely grips the attention when the winter Olympics is on – and then doesn’t get quite the same level of coverage the rest of the time. This episode is really about unders…

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OTOSOT 7 30:38

2h ago30:38

30:38

In answering listeners’ questions this week, Jonny and Richard cover car-related injuries, getting away with things while making Top Gear, how to re-launch Saab, the hidden dangers of barn finds, and the most memorable moments in the car with your parents. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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How To Embrace Rules To Rise Above Destructive Impulses: Former Spy Shane Parrish 8:49

4h ago8:49

8:49

Human beings are animals, and as such we have typical mammalian impulses, like being tribal and territorial. These base impulses can get us in trouble, but in this bitesize episode Shane Parrish shares a brilliant way to embrace the power of self-imposed rules to stop you from doing or saying something you will later regret. The advice in this epis…

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22: Exclusive Interview with BYB Supremo Mike Vasquez 29:56

24h ago29:56

29:56

Mike talks about his history in combat sports, the acquisition of BKB by BYB, talks about the future, the exciting plans and what BKB fans can expect to see with the Trigon and rules now the company is under the BYB umbrella, and moreBy The Wraps Are Off

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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith 42:15

1d ago42:15

42:15

This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we navigate a world where th…

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Edwardian drifting 1:06:29

4d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Jonny and Richard invent a D1 series for veteran cars. Unitards optional. Also in this episode, a strange 1990s car insurance advert, not knowing how to watch football, sporting recollections from the Sixties, sweaty back rucksack, not knowing the price of ad blue, Le Mans hecklers identified, the grassy tickle, listeners sharing memories of teache…

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Recognising Your Attachment Style - and rethinking the 'Anxious-Avoidant trap': Relationship expert Adam Lane-Smith 55:17

4d ago55:17

55:17

Do you know what attachment style you are? Whether you are secure, anxious, avoidant or a bit of a mix – your attachment style developed in childhood as a result of your relationships with your parents and primary caregivers, which then likely shapes what type of relationships you have for the rest of your life. That is, unless you can become aware…

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Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and tinted moisturiser 1:13:10

7d ago1:13:10

1:13:10

A while back, Tim came to London to perform at the Isokon building in Belsize Park, and I managed to catch up with him to record this podcast. As a small boy in the Seventies, Tim quietly absorbed the lessons of modernist architecture. He remembers accompanying his parents to a dinner party at a modern house, where the sound of laughter reverberate…

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OTOSOT 6 23:08

7d ago23:08

23:08

In a second show of questions from a live audience in London Jonny and Richard cover cars you regret not buying, small faults that ruin cars, creating a beast based on the best bits of lots of models, hydrolocking, what car Jonny should persuade Richard to buy, things that shouldn’t be converted to EV and there’s a guest appearance from the man who…

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61. Beth Morrey 1:01:07

7d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

We cover some absolute classic crushes in this episode. Not just the horror that is the made up boyfriend (we've all done it, right? Just me?) but the strange allure of a good, albeit dead and murderous, vampire. I think that one is more widespread than people let on. And I know that one definitely isn't just me, as today's guest Beth Morrey shares…

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How To Develop True Resilience By Embracing Being Over Continual Doing: Steve Magness 8:39

7d ago8:39

8:39

“All of humanity's problems, stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal This bitesize episode is with Steve Magness, best-selling author of Do Hard Things. It's all about developing genuine resilience, but the beauty of this conversation is in recognising that one of the best ways of truly 'toughening up' is to sit s…

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A weekend in Le Mans 1:03:37

11d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Jonny and Richard have spent the weekend at the Le Mans 24 Hours. In a podcast recorded just after the race ended topics covered include a failed interview with Jenson Button, Cadillac racing for tax reasons, the French art of conserving momentum, hanging out with the Franchitti brothers, mardi gras on the gridwalk, and a strange encounter in a Le …

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Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Jason Fox 49:58

11d ago49:58

49:58

Jason Fox is a former Special Forces soldier, an adventurer, TV personality and author. This is Foxy's second appearance on the show, and in this conversation he shares what he perceives as the four life cycles we all go through, including periods of chaos and calm. How can we embrace and thrive in the former, while maximising our recovery in the l…

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OTOSOT 5 30:33

14d ago30:33

30:33

Jonny and Richard answer questions from the audience at one of their London live recordings. Topics covered include the funniest things to happen while filming 5th Gear and Top Gear, what’s happened to Richard’s Range Rover, the meaning of itchy chin, a stopgap car for an Alvis owner from leafy Primrose Hill, London Concours body swaps, the King’s …

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How To Develop Your Acceptance Muscle: Jenna Ashford - elite athlete, hardcore meditator and psychologist 10:47

14d ago10:47

10:47

There are few skills as important to develop as acceptance. Psychological flexibility – which is described as our ability to make contact with the present moment fully and without defence, is all about acceptance. When we feel uncomfortable – our thoughts typically try and drag us away from the source of apparent discomfort. But discomfort is a par…

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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole. 43:37

15d ago43:37

43:37

Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few months ago so go back and lis…

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All the tricks, live from London 1:05:36

19d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Jonny and Richard are back for a live recording at the Honourable Artillery Company in leafy London during the final day of the London Concours. Topics covered including bringing a first date to a Smith and Sniff show, retro phone box cards, the childhood threat of The Moonies, home paintwork repairs, not promoting the Garfield movie, Mustang cars …

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Why You Need To Embrace Slow Productivity: Professor Cal Newport 1:45:43

18d ago1:45:43

1:45:43

Rates of burnout are higher than ever before, and continue to head in the wrong direction. We have more inputs in a week than many people had in a lifetime 100 years ago. We have prehistoric brains in a futuristic world. So what's the answer? Professor Cal Newport argues that we need to embrace slow productivity. Instead of getting lost in busy-nes…

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Luke Edward hall: the artist and designer pulls back the curtain to reveal his colourful life story 1:03:42

21d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Luke has kindly invited us to his house in the Cotswolds, which he shares with his husband, Duncan Campbell, and a pair of enthusiastic whippets. I was intrigued to learn that this modern-day dandy comes from a bog-standard commuter town, and like many of the people I talk to on this podcast, his creative impulses offered a route out of mediocrity.…

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OTOSOT 4 30:41

22d ago30:41

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In this week’s listeners’ questions, county motorsport, driving skills learnt from faulty cars, the most car nerdy thing you’ve ever done, teachers with cool cars, the Eagle Quest as a wedding car, and how to polish the trim on an old Mercedes. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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How To Communicate Clearly: BBC master communicator Ros Atkins 8:34

21d ago8:34

8:34

If you want to get along with other people, and therefore be able to get ahead, being able to communicate clearly is a fundamental skill. In this age of chatbots and remote work, one thing that cannot be outsourced to machines are decent communication skills. And yet, so many people in so many industries speak in a language and jargom that makes it…

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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks. 28:18

24d ago28:18

28:18

Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let us know that we DON'T n…

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Goodbye Panda 1:06:51

26d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Richard’s time with a troublesome Fiat has come to an end. Also in this episode, Jonny behaves like a buzznuzzman on the Eurostar, Lego lost at sea, novelty phones washing up in Brittany, Garfield v Snoopy, unexpected custody of the European Car of the Year trophy, time in the latest Traaaaansit, the modern Ford that sounds like a Granada 2.8i, hot…

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How To Recognise You are Innately 'Enough', And Its Relationship With Having Enough And Doing Enough: Becky Hall 1:19:22

25d ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Enough is an underrated word. If more people recognised we are all innately 'enough', then the world would likely look very different. Becky Hall is the author of 'The Art of Enough', and she explains the relationship between being enough, having enough and doing enough. The sense of not being enough is so prevalent and drives so many fear-based be…

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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts 41:33

26d ago41:33

41:33

This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast, host, Kim Stacey, engag…

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A New Way of Being 1:53

27d ago1:53

1:53

A New Way of Being is about recognising that we are all innately enough. Most of us don’t always feel that way, but it’s an illusion largely created by identifying with the outdated voice in our heads. And so much stuff out there, including much of the so-called high performance culture, comes from a place of inadequacy. If we are not enough as we …

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OTOSOT 3 33:35

29d ago33:35

33:35

It’s On The Other Side Of Things, the Smith and Sniff spin-off in which Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. This week, thoughts on the MG ZS, the truth about Jonny’s barnfind Astra GTE, favourite Top Gear and 5th Gear segments, cars you once hated but now like, the ideal old money car to find on the streets of London, and the brief retur…

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BITESIZE | Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland’s Spirit of Success 9:14

28d ago9:14

9:14

Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who describes how he kindled the team spirit in his Northern Ireland squad. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham …

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Classic Big Interview: Craig Gordon 56:19

1M ago56:19

56:19

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Craig Gordon from season two. This was a fascinating discussion about Craig’s remarkable campaign at Celtic, during which he proved he could play out from the back – even at the Camp Nou. We also talked about the devastating injury which kept the Scotland No1 out of the game for two years. Craig revea…

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S2-15OTS-b003 | Conspiracy Furry Part II 18:55

1M ago18:55

18:55

In part two in my discussions of conspiracies, I face one of my biggest challenges I've ever been confronted with during any previous episode of TSS Radio hour: Trying to make scientific research funny! Rest assured, I will not shy away from the immense responsibilities I face. As your host, it is my duty to navigate the uncharted territories surro…

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The Ferrari Cylinders and the Morgan Sleeve 58:58

1M ago58:58

58:58

Jonny and Richard discuss a pair of recently announced cars. Also in this episode, suspiciously cheap American motels, extremely cheap fly-drive deals, getting a cricket trapped in your car, TVs on coaches, a recent British motel experience, good names for Lamborghinis, car dealer practises around sought-after cars, the perils of trying to buy a ra…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Metal and Me 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes his favourite Iron Maiden gig – when the England, Ipswich and Rangers legend actually performed on stage with the heavy rockers. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsession with boutique hotels 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

This is the first time we’ve recorded an episode in a hotel suite, and that’s because today’s guest knows more about opening doors to glamorous guesthouses than anyone else. James Lohan co-founded the travel company Mr & Mrs Smith with his wife Tamara back in 2003, and since then he’s visited nearly 4,000 hotels in the name of research. James is a …

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OTOSOT 2 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, a 10th wedding anniversary present, what’s special about the Audi A2, favourite YouTube channels, infuriating driving habits, love for the Suzuki Hustler, car magazine collections, remembering old registration numbers, and what would you do if you owned an actual eagle? patreon.com/smithandsni…

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59. Henry Paker (Live at Mach) 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

We're Live from MachFest this week with comedian, writer, illustrator and Bean: Henry Paker! (Three Bean Salad, Kay's Anatomy) Henry tells me all about his psychosexual awakening, matrons with sturdy calves (quite a lot about sturdy calves, actually) and a publican's response to his first snog in a booth in a pub near the National Gallery. It's a b…

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BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: The genius that was Jimmy Johnstone 7:01

1M ago7:01

7:01

Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who reminisces about the sheer genius of Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Host…

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Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two. Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch. He was so much more than a good touch for a big man. In this Big Interview we discover learning the game using the Coerver Method, some of his best s…

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S2-15OTS-b002 | Conspiracy Furry 15:17

1M ago15:17

15:17

In part one of a two part series I discuss the craziest ideas people believe in and my views on the outlandish conspiracies so many people are convinced the government staged. In this special bonus episode lets explore the minds of the lunatic fringe culture we so easily dismiss by saying things like, “How brain dead are you? The proof is literally…

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The Muppet Show 1:04:11

1M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Jonny reveals a surprising influence on The Late Brake Show. Also in this episode, driving in the ‘60s, how quickly cars used to go rusty, old people not looking like old people any more, an encounter with a driverless Audi, what the Fiat 500’s tailpipe looks like, a visit to book corner, wide load escort vehicles, a plan to make F1 more like Stric…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: Tino Asprilla, Newcastle’s Madcap Genius 8:57

1M ago8:57

8:57

Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic B…

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On The Other Side Of Things 1 36:45

1M ago36:45

36:45

In the first of their new Friday spin-off shows, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. Topics covered include the best city for car spotting, what Gene Hunt would drive in the ‘90s or ‘00s, best car launch gift, one engine layout for life, a car to stash for a future barn find, first supercar experiences, cars that ought to be sold in the …

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BITESIZE | Jody Morris: My beloved Chelsea undervalued me 9:49

1M ago9:49

9:49

Today’s story comes from Jody Morris, who describes his protracted exit from his boyhood heroes Chelsea. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part Two 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn that took him from Norwich for a British record transfer fee of £5 million. Paired with Alan Shearer in the famous SAS partnership, Chris helped Rovers win the 1994/9…

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S2-TSS: bonus001 | The Resurrection of TSS Radio Hour. He’s Alive! 16:09

1M ago16:09

16:09

There can be only one way to describe a moment like this. It’s a miracle! What other explanation could there be? The odds of waking up from a coma two years (to the day) from when I first fell under, are astronomical, wouldn’t you say? If that wasn’t shocking news all on its own—what’s more astounding, I was able to jump out of bed, dress myself, a…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part One 48:18

2M ago48:18

48:18

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris uses the word ‘character’ a lot and explains how his was forged – from an initial rejection from Norwich City to his dad’s boot camp approach to physical fitness to an uncompromising youth team coach at Carrow Road. Also in part one: Sri Lankan cricketer Ravi Pushpa…

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Not a euphemism 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Richard has been polishing his Panda. Also in this episode, the Malbec mechanic dyes some seats, Jonny likes singing while strimming, the sluggishness of the Audi Allroad, air suspension problems, the hunt for a Honda Element gearbox, under-the-counter creosote, the Smith and Sniff fragrance collection, a surprise discovery about the A1 grot shop, …

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Sir Bobby was not to be trifled with 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes trying to keep a straight face when Bobby Robson was scolding him, while Gazza was making funny faces at him in the background. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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58. Nikita Lalwani 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Dive into the depths of youthful infatuation with this week's episode featuring the incomparable Nikita Lalwani! Nikita is a Booker nominated novelist and screenwriter, but we talk about all sorts of nonsense despite that. From trying to win the heart of the chess geeks with brain power, to psychically revisiting crushes years later to mine stories…

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