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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
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Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.
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Welcome to Tormenting Tarmac. A podcast for automotive enthusiasts who enjoy discussing more than just the 0-100 times. It’s dedicated to the people that just enjoy the journey instead of worrying how quickly you’ll arrive at the destination. You’ll hear us discussing a wide variety of topics from our favorite types of cars, our appreciation of motorsport, our love of driving and much more. We welcome you to join us and torment the tarmac. Please enjoy!
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Reviews of the Makello Classic's Turbo M and new Porsche Taycan 4S. Zuckerman takes possession of the 600 original mile Dakar Yellow M5. The Matchbox movie is real; Speed cameras are coming to Malibu and I don't even remember how we got on a Zamfir Master of the Pan Flute tangent. See you at Luft 10.…
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Freeman Thomas (Designer: Audi TT, VW Beetle, RUF, Myers Manx, more!)
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Freeman Thomas is an American automobile and industrial designer who has worked for Porsche, Volkswagen Group, DaimlerChrysler and Ford. He had his hand in some pivotal cars of our time, including: the VW Concept 1 (it became the new Beetle); the Audi TT, A4, and A6; Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle; and he oversaw the design of numerous vehicles at Ford …
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 111: Remember what brought you to the dance featuring Ali Hoff
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What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by the legend himself, Ali Hoff aka Autohofffs. The biggest plug in the automotive game as we speak. We chat about the come up, how you can bring value as media, why it's important to remember what brought you to the dance to begin with, what makes the Velocity invitational so…
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What began as the humble YouTube channel Everyday Driver has grown into a brand that hosts track days, produces films for Amazon, and organizes road trips for enthusiasts. Behind it (and in front of the cameras) since the beginning are Todd Deeken and Paul Schmucker, two of the nicest people in automotive media. On this episode, they sit down to ta…
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Over-powered cigars turn Jonny into a giggling elf; Zuckerman announces the purchase of what is considered the ultimate vintage BMW M5; A recap of the Goodwood Revival; Nissan announces software to stop drivers from blocking the left lane and the SCR gang will be live at Luft 10!
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Larry Kosilla is one of the best and most well-known detailers in the world. He knows everything about paint and interior care. He also has some wild, disgusting stories. On this show we talk about: How paint is changing; caring for old clear coat; why touchless car washes might be worse than you think; orange peel; when exotic cars have cheap pain…
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 110: What is Kimera Automobili's next evolutionary step? Featuring Jake Woods and Brenden Lodge
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What is going everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by photographers extraordinaire Jake Woods and Brenden "Lodgey" Lodge. Both are no strangers to TT and on this week's episode, we decide to play a little catch up. Jake of course went to Car Week so we chat bit about his adventure and discuss more in detail the steps that Kimera …
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Car Buying has Changed: CPA John McGuire Explains
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Everything about car buying is changing and you don't want the IRS on your back. Tax incentives, depreciation, EV programs, interest rates, loans, and more! CPA John McGuire is here to explain it all. Recorded September 13, 2024 MyBookie Double your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine Lobster Hea…
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Just Spike and Zuckerman this week. Reviews of the new Hyundai Elantra N and 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. Also, what's behind Porsche's Carrera GT suspension fix, BMW's design team gets a shakeup, Spike is the target of an attempted sextortion, Germany's super weird new sport "Hobby Horsing," and the last batch of SCR Marine Blue Sheffield All…
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 109: I'm about that (Grid) life featuring Ryan Kristoff
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What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by Ryan Kristoff. Ryan is a veteran amateur racer (his own words but he's better than that) who's been racing in Gridlife for over a decade plus. This is an old school of episode of TT which takes us back to our passion of grass-roots motorsports and we dive into what makes it…
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Driving School Stories; BMW Z4 Review; Q&A
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Zack Klapman tells us about his time at the 2-day Level 2 Spring Mountain driving school; Matt Farah reviews the 3-pedal BMW Z4; we demonstrate how to plan a good driving route; and we answer questions from out Patreon members including: What is the slowest car we consider to be fast? How to best attend the Audrain car weekend Should you buy an Aus…
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Volvo EX90 Review; Partner Probs; EVs at Pebble?
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90; discuss a better way to business; the nightmares of trying to smog a car; bad geography; and answer Patreon questions about: the perfect Chevy Lumina will car shows ever have a "vintage EV" class? How where you live influences what you drive Why people push back against road c…
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Jerry returns to the show to discuss his summer of cars on Long Island, Unfrosted at the Emmys, Malibu drives in a '67 912 Bring a Trailer purchase and the vintage 911 RS he now believes is the ultimate 911. Plus, the most explosive and thrilling New Porsche Model LEAK yet! (It's big people, pay attention!) And listener questions answered and NOT m…
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Adam Golden - Don't Believe ALL Watch Hype
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Adam Golden is the founder of MentaWatches.com, a website dedicated to helping you learn about, buy, and sell watches. He has a passion for them that is infectious but he also doesn't agree with everyone else. In his eyes, some "special error" watches aren't that special. On this episode he explains why; how a diver watch is and is not like a Porsc…
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 108: There's a fly in my chardonnay featuring Ryan Bahrke, Dan Pilling and Lindsey Jesch of the Road Show Podcast
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What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I welcome old friends Ryan Bahrke and Dan Pilling to the pod as well as new friend and their co-host Lindsey Jesch. Collectively along with Allen Orchard, they make the dynamic quartet now known as the Road Show podcast. On this episode we discuss the new concept behind the podcast, Linds…
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EV Track Days can be Scary; Theft; Q&A
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Matt Farah is back from being the hot shoe for Road & Track's Performance EV of the Year test, where cars were slid, went fast, scared a motorcyclist, and even gave Matt a little "brown moment". He gives us some incredible stories (without giving away the winner) from the test. Something was stolen from Zack Klapman. Then we answer Patreon question…
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Pipe-wielding road-rager Nathaniel Radimak is released early from prison and possibly beating heads in Canada? Spike reopens the doors to the Malibu Countrymart Get Some Coffee in Your Cool Cars weekends. Jonny reviews the new Lincoln Nautilus and Zuckermand debuts his hot yellow BMW Batmobile. Fine cigars were smoked.…
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It's Tiff Needell! Racing driver, TV host, master drifter, and (dare we say?) YouTuber? Before Top Gear had the trio, it had Tiff. For many, he was their awakening to the well-spoken, power-sliding world of British automotive journalists. In short, he's a legend in this game. https://www.tiff.tv/ https://www.primevideo.com/detail/On-The-Road/0PDOMW…
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 107: The 3 year anniversary special featuring Matt Farah
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What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! Let's get straight into it, on this week's episode I welcome the incomparable Matt Farah. Founder and host of the Smoking Tire YouTube channel and podcast, Editor at Large of Road and Track, the owner and founder of Westside Collector Car Storage in LA. The king of the one takes himself sits down wi…
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The Cars and Adventures of Monterey Car Week 2024
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman cover some ground! They talk about the incredible hypercars and restomods of Monterey Car Week 2024; how to do that week as cheaply as possible; crazy things seen in traffic; a comparison of the McLaren Artura and the McLaren 750S; a hint to the car Matt bought; how often you can replace carpet; the Evoluto Ferrari; Tuth…
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Spike, Matt and Zack recap Monterey car debuts, discuss the Vintage: Modern Classic Bronco; Matt announces a new dune buggy purchase and then Spike digs in on the RFK severed whale head fun.
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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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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 106: She is the Lotus Elise featuring Elisa Artioli
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What is going everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, we have another awesome guest. I welcome Elisa Artioli on to Tormenting Tarmac. Elisa is the granddaughter of Romano Artioli, the former Chairman and owner of both Lotus and Bugatti back in the 90's. And even cooler as her name suggests, her grandfather named the all new then Lotus Elise aft…
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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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Spike hosts a lively conversation with Jonny, Matt and Zuckerman in front of a live audience at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Among the topics covered: the events, the people at these events and the time a monkey in Monterey bit Zuckerman. Plus, the debut of SCR Jeopardy.
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Tormenting Tarmac Episode 105: The Raptor is the best car in the world according to Brenden Cabano
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What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by good buddy to the pod Brenden Cabano. He was previously the owner of the e-commerce store German Muscle and now owns Baja brothers off-road, which focuses on making your F-150 Raptor even more gnarly! On this episode, we have a great time chatting about getting pulled over …
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