Best Sylva Podcasts (2024)

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32: How the Heart Knows Where to Build a Nest 18:36

1d ago18:36

18:36

Perhaps you feel at home where you were born--or perhaps you never have. Maybe you've finally found a place to put down roots, after ages of wandering... Or it could be that you're still on the move, seeking that place whose heart calls to yours. It could also be that home is exactly where you are, and you're happy to follow the call of the road wh…

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31: Take a September Walk with Me in Tuscany (featuring very special guests!) 31:55

12d ago31:55

31:55

All around you, the seasons are changing--can you feel them? Can you see them? Hear them? Out in the olive groves, fields and oak forests above my house, all you need to do is go for a stroll in order to immerse yourself in the transition. Are you ready to come for a walk with me? Also in this episode: strange and wondrous guest appearances by Hors…

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Bonus Episode: We reflect on a rainy Goodwood Revival 2024. 29:00

18d ago29:00

29:00

Join us for a lighthearted look back at Goodwood Revival 2024. Andy was there on a very damp Friday, and Jon enjoyed a slightly drier visit with his wife on the Saturday. Talk wafts from first impressions, through to ticket touts, the use of cigars as a celebratory token, our friend Tim Crighton (previous guest) scoring pole position in an Austin H…

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Bonus Episode: We discuss new registrations, personal number plates, novelty fonts and more! 17:56

22d ago17:56

17:56

Join us for a quick chat 'off topic' on the subject of number plates. This came up when we spoke to Danny James, and this bonus episode was born out of the out-takes from that recording session, along with a more structured secondary discussion to fill in the gaps. We hope it keeps you mildly entertained! Stay tuned, Season 5 will be with you short…

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Sheridan 'We Blog Any Car' : Dad was a mechanic. Homework at a main dealer workshop. Vauxhall Viva, Audi 100, Cavalier, Mk1 Golf, Fiat 131 S4E10 57:31

1M ago57:31

57:31

Join us for a great chat with Sheridan from We Blog Any Car for a trip down memory lane. It starts with his Dad's Vauxhall Viva in bright metallic green (with the obligatory vinyl roof), and in juxtaposition, his colleagues and customers Audi 100s with their 5 cylinder engines. His Dad didn't drive fast (whilst listening to country music or Boney-M…

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Sally Alington: London Safari in a 2CV, a Mini Van, my Mum's Taxi, Keys left in ignition, a free Porsche and Ford Mustangs! S4E9 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

We're joined for this episode by Andy's cousin Sally Alington. By day she is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Farm and high flying business woman, at the weekends she loves going for a drive in her Ford Mustang... A car that was not at all influenced by her parents choices, except perhaps for the fact they named her Sally! Expect stories of matresses i…

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30: Take an August Walk With Me in Tuscany 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

“In the summer, the days were long, stretching into each other. Out of school, everything was on pause and yet happening at the same time, this collection of weeks when anything was possible.” (Sarah Dessen, "Along for the Ride") Come outside with me and let's savor this collection of weeks when anything is possible. Let yourself be engulfed in the…

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Jamie Orr: My Dad's Company Car was a Lotus Elise! Minis, Metros, Grandparents Scirocco Storm S4E8 48:38

2M ago48:38

48:38

Jamie Orr joins us for a chat about all things automotive from his younger years. Growing up in Scotland there were Minis, Metros and Ford Sierras. Later on, he moved down south and was taught to drive at the legendary TRL (home of GTI International). His Dad used to restore motorbikes in a high rise flat, had a manual lathe from a submarine, and b…

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Bonus Episode: We will be appearing at the NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show in November! 11:10

2M ago11:10

11:10

Yep! You read that right, we will be appearing in the all new Podcast Lounge on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at the NEC Classic Motor Show. (Yes, this should have been a full episode this week, but this news needed to be shared!) We were over the moon to be asked to take part and we have been named alongside Auto Alex and Driven as podcast…

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29: Tying the Knot, Jumping the Pond, Glimpsing the Future 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

Do something every day that scares you," said Eleanor Roosevelt (hopefully listening to me talk isn't one of them). In this episode, I'll update you on the things that are making my heart race--both in Magic, Medicine and Mayhem and in my personal life. After all, they've both been entwined since my broken hip was what spurred me to create a podcas…

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Max Newman: Dad chasing a Porsche at Isle of Man TT, Ginetta, Sylva Leader, Austin 7, Audi S2, Golf GTI, Citroen Dyane S4E7 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

We are joined this week by Max Newman, a die hard car enthusiast and one third of the 9Werks Podcast team. Max tells us about Citroen Dyanes, White Mk1 Golf L which his Mum got a speeding ticket in, Mk2 Golf GTI's driving to get the Michael Jackson Bad album, Phil Collins No Jacket Required and Philip Bailey Chinese Wall on casette. There's plenty …

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28: Take a July Walk With Me in Tuscany 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

🌳Reconnect with nature. Re-wild. We hear these phrases a lot these days, but what do they actually mean? How can someone in this busy modern world plug themselves back into nature? 🌳Find out when you come on a walk with me in Tuscany. It's July, so we're going outside together to see what July looks like, smells like and feels like. As I wander thr…

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Danny James: 4 in the back of a Capri, Collecting new cars at midnight, My Dad's Land Rovers. S4E6 54:44

3M ago54:44

54:44

The first time we have done a full in person podcast, and it wasn't without its troubles... However, Danny James was a great guest, very accommodating in his workshop at home, and across two takes we managed to get all the audio and most of the video. Yep! There's an actual video of this conversation.. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/zMJByStJ_O…

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27: (Sylvology 101) Transformational Wisdom with the Italian Tree Frog 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

Last week on the podcast, I mentioned that the frog has become something of a mascot for the LGBTQIA+ community–even though, scientifically speaking, only 2 species of frogs have ever been recorded as displaying homosexual behavior. So, why frogs then? Well, thanks to the internet–and the weird places that it sometimes takes us. Tune in to this wee…

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26: Introducing Magic, Medicine and Mayhem 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Welcome to the new and improved podcast (formerly known as Live From Suckville). In this episode I’ll share the vision and reasons behind the evolution of this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Sylva Florence. You’ll also hear what is blooming after this period of silence (aka silent transformation) and find out what exciting things are…

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Matt Godfrey 'Drawn by Matt: Ford Escort that starts itself, A-Ha on cassette and we plan a classic car show! S4E5 47:14

4M ago47:14

47:14

We're joined by Matt Godfrey, an artist who works under the 'Drawn by Matt' alias. We chat about old Fords, Metros, the embarrassment of his childhood friends seeing the cars his parents had, as he lived next to the school! We discuss the NEC Classic Car show, Goodwood Revival, and inadvertently start planning our own 'fancy dress' classic car even…

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Paul Harding: Choosing company cars with Dad, Trick or Treat Barn Finds, Vauxhall SRI, S4E4 58:05

4M ago58:05

58:05

We're joined by Paul Harding from Super Duper Garage for this episode. Paul's a car collector / car hoarder and has appeared on Jonny Smith's Late Brake Show Car Cave - check out the episode here - Secret barn collection of Porsches, M3s and JDM cars - Car Caves - YouTube Our talk starts with a yellow Vauxhall Chevette, but takes a few side turns a…

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Bonus Episode: When is a car spot not suitable for social media? Car Spotting Etiquette 14:51

5M ago14:51

14:51

Join us for a quick chat about Car Spotting Etiquette. With the response to our Car Spotting Tennis is shows no signs of slowing up, so we'll continue for now - but there are some rules we have put in place. The cars need to be in a public place, either a car park or on the road. If the car is parked on a drive, or behind a block of flats, then it …

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Jay McToldridge: My Dad's Skodas, My Great Aunt's Fiesta Super Sport and Champagne Silver Golfs. S4E3 33:21

5M ago33:21

33:21

We're joined by Jay from Players Classic, Players Shows, Flat 6 Show, Hoonigan and star of many PVW magazine features for this fantastic episode. Come with us, back in time to when Skoda's were seriously uncool - His Dad had many of them! Fortunately in Jay's words, he knew how to take care of himself, otherwise it would have been a very unpleasant…

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Dave Carey: Brock Director, Personal plates, Robbing a service station to pay for racing and more! S4E2 41:05

5M ago41:05

41:05

This week we're joined by Dave Carey from Adelaide in Australia! Yep! The good work we have been doing has trickled down under, and we're gathering some momentum, which attracted motoring journalist and petrol head Dave to get in touch with us. Dave's father passed away when he was just over 5 years old, but he still has some strong memories of his…

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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 40:09

6M ago40:09

40:09

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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25: How to Move From Surviving to Thriving (with Justin Sunseri) 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

Did you know that you can start (or continue) the path to healing your trauma just by listening to this episode? My guest this week, Justin Sunseri, will tell you that whatever is blocking you comes down to biology and inherent mechanisms which exist in each of us to help us survive. But what neither of us wants is for you to just survive. We want …

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24: How to Say Yes to Life 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

Are you ready to say yes to life? Are you ready to surrender to it? Did you know that these two concepts are also one and the same? If surrendering sounds like giving up, if it's difficult for you or if you're not even sure where to begin, this episode is for you! Join in to listen to stories of and lessons from moments of utter surrender from my o…

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Bonus Episode: Many guests! Plenty of your earliest car memories and reflection from the NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show 39:59

7M ago39:59

39:59

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 50:02

7M ago50:02

50:02

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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23: How to Turn Your Trauma Into Your Medicine (Part 2) 39:28

7M ago39:28

39:28

❤️‍🩹If you feel like your healing is a constant work in progress, you're certainly not alone. Join me and my guest, Katie MacDonald as we finish what we started in episode 4: wisdom and advice collected along an ongoing journey of healing through codependency. It's not about perfection and hindsight, but more about vulnerability and honoring the pa…

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Helen Stanley: James Bond, Noel Gallagher, 405 Mi16, BMW E36, and the latest online car buying experience S3E9 33:20

7M ago33:20

33:20

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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22: How to Stop Culturally Sucking (An International Women's Day Special) 33:49

7M ago33:49

33:49

A conversation I had at a pizzeria last week got me really fired up... And thus a new episode was born! Yes, I am here to rant against the patriarchy this week--but not only. Other than my own recent and not-so-recent experiences, you'll hear from other women about the trials and tribulations they have come up against, and the powerful lessons that…

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Steve Holden: Holiday breakfasts at Little Chef and Mum's XR3i Cabriolet Christmas present! S3E8 31:02

8M ago31:02

31:02

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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21: How to Turn Your Trauma Into Your Medicine (Part 1) 34:28

8M ago34:28

34:28

How do we cope when all of a sudden life throughs us a curveball that no one saw coming, and it stirs up all of our trauma? What happens when there is, therefore, no way to avoid our triggers? Join me for part one of a conversation that is as encouraging and affirming as it is vulnerable and real. It's the kind that gets you thinking about how you …

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

8M 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 40:43

8M ago40:43

40:43

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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20: How to Reconnect With Your Inner Forest 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

The forest: A place we desire to return to, but at the same time, we're afraid to do so. A place where green shoots climb up through the duff: a simultaneous host of both life and death. A place to be navigated with reverence and trembling. Our inner forest, the home and root of our inner nature, must be traversed with this same reverence and fear.…

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22| Beckie Langston and Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center 34:39

8M ago34:39

34:39

In episode 22, Beckie Langston joins us to discuss and promote the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center. In this episode, we discussed some of the history and challenges facing young ladies in and around our community. We also talk about the importance of churches and how pastors can make a difference through some of their verbiage and provide oppo…

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Charles Clegg from Custodian: A Bristol catching fire, Ferrari with a 'back seat' and Range Rovers. S3E6 51:06

9M ago51:06

51:06

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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19: How to Heal Your Self-Worth 35:10

9M ago35:10

35:10

Imagine one evening your life takes a rather scary u-turn, and your safety becomes the most important thing that exists. My guest this week, using the pseudonym Charlotte Grey to protect her identity, knows exactly how this feels. Join me as she recounts her story of survival--but not only. It's also a tale of rebuilding and reinventing. Of steppin…

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21 | LaTasha Queen and Heritage Christian Academy 38:12

9M ago38:12

38:12

In episode 21, LaTasha Queen joins us for the first episode of Light1031 in 2024. This episode will cover Heritage Christian Academy. We discussed some exciting aspects of the school, including its history and current status. LaTasha also addresses some misconceptions about the school. Eventually, we end our talk with how you, the listener, can be …

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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 38:01

9M ago38:01

38:01

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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18: Why Suffering is Ultimately the Key to Your Healing 12:03

9M ago12:03

12:03

What if I told you that the key to your healing is in your suffering? Yes, all those crappy experiences (and visits to Suckville) aren't just misfortunes, random difficulties or horrible traumas. They are the very way that you become whole, healed and the most authentic version of yourself. Join me for an introductory episode to get you started on …

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

9M 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 39:40

10M ago39:40

39:40

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

10M 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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20 | 2023 Year in Review with Ruthie Salter 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

In episode 20, Ruthie Salter joins us at the one-year recording of Light1031. This episode will cover the 2023 year in review. We look back and think about all the wonderful things God has done in and through the podcast and Lighthouse church. We also discuss some of our favorites and what we look forward to in the coming year. Thanks for listening…

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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 37:31

10M ago37:31

37:31

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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19 | "Ask Pastor Mark" about Pastor Appreciation with Taylor Rogers 31:29

10M ago31:29

31:29

In episode 19, Taylor Rogers (Pastor Mark's daughter) joins us and takes over the hosting duties because Pastor Mark is the interview chair. This is a version of our "Ask Pastor Mark Series." This episode generally talks about Pastor Appreciation Month (typically October). Still, we try to give specific examples of what we can do for our pastor. Th…

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Christmas Special: 10 months in to Podcasting. Bonus Episode 24:54

10M ago24:54

24:54

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

11M 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 44:09

11M ago44:09

44:09

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

11M 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 44:26

11M ago44:26

44:26

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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