Best Out Lap F1 Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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Garrett Reed (@Americanmusclehd) 1:34:11

3d 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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Austin Cindric Wins a Shocker at WWTR, Scott Dixon Survives the Chaos in Detroit, Esteban Ocon Parts Ways with Alpine, and More! 49:24

4d ago49:24

49:24

Josh and Sam are back to discuss an insane weekend of racing starting with the NASCAR race at Worldwide Technology Raceway (0:26), where Austin Cindric picked up his first win in over two years after Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel on the final lap. Then we discuss Kyle Larsons waiver uncertainty and our personal top three performers from WWTR. Next we…

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

8d 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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Newgarden Goes Back-to-Back, Leclerc Breaks the Monaco Curse, and Bell Wins a Rain-Shortened Coke 600! 59:21

10d ago59:21

59:21

Josh and Sam are back to discuss the greatest weekend in Motorsports as we start with Josef Newgarden's back-to-back win at the Indy 500, Pato O' Wards heartbreaking second place finish, Kyle Larson's 500 debut, and what the race is like in person. Then we move over to the Monaco Grand Prix (23:34) to discuss Charles Leclerc's win in Monaco as he b…

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

10d 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

15d 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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Jonny Lieberman is Locked Out 1:59:22

17d 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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Max Verstappen Squeaks Out A Win Over Lando Norris, It's Fight Night At North Wilkesboro, An Exciting Indy 500 Qualifying, And Our Predictions For Next Week! 46:25

18d ago46:25

46:25

Josh and Sam are back to discuss the latest from the week in motorsports starting with Max Verstappen's nail biting win over Lando Norris in Imola (0:18), if we are getting a championship battle in the drivers or constructors standings this year (7:17), Sergio Perez’s Imola struggles (11:33), Aston Martin’s battle with RB (15:20), Mercedes’ concern…

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

22d 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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Aston Vantage Review; Smoky 600 Stories; Weird Postcard; Q&A 1:31:11

24d 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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Brad Keselowski Breaks a 110 Race Winless Streak, Buescher and Reddick Get Heated, Alex Palou Wins at Indy, Ferrucci and Grosjean Beef, Plus a Look Ahead to Next Week 35:21

25d ago35:21

35:21

Josh and Sam are back to discuss the past week in racing, starting with Brad Keselowski's win at Darlington and whether or not Keselowski is a championship contender (1:04). Then we break down the incident and post-race altercation between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick (5:57), before sharing our personal top three performers from Darlington (11:…

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

29d 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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Lando Norris Gets His First Win in Miami, NASCAR's Closest Finish of All Time, Our Trip To Miami, and Predictions For Next Week! 41:53

1M ago41:53

41:53

Josh and Sam are back to discuss an extremely exciting weekend of racing starting with F1 and Lando Norris' first career win in Miami, RB's good weekend, Alpine's first points, why sprint weekends are an enjoyable in person experience, and our trip to watch the race in Miami! Then we discuss NASCAR at Kansas (23:18) and Kyle Larson's win over Chris…

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

1M 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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EP 114 - China 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

This week on The Monkey Seat Karl tells us what he thinks happened in the race. The guys discuss the usual talking points in the race as well as determining who were the Driver, and Dick of the day. You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightly more p…

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Wayne Carini 1:15:24

1M 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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Seen Through Glass' Sam Fane 1:45:14

1M 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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Denny Hamlin Holds Off Larson at Dover, Scott McLaughlin Wins at Barber, Adrian Newey Back in the News, Josef Newgarden's Win Revoked, and David Malukas Dropped by McLaren 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

Josh and Sam are back to discuss a weekend full of racing and news starting with the NASCAR Cup Series and Denny Hamlin's win at Dover, as well as aero blocking issues, the lack of tire wear, and our personal top three performers. Then we discuss Scott McLaughlin's second win in a row at Barber Motorsports Park (10:41), as well as Pato O' Ward's is…

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

1M 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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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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Max Verstappen's Runaway Win at the Chaotic Chinese Grand Prix, Ricciardo and Stroll Beef, Scott Dixon Provides an All-Time Dixon Fuel Save Victory, and Tyler Reddick Gets the Last Lap Win at Talladega ... 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy weekend of racing as they start with a discussion around the Chinese Grand Prix involving Max's dominance, Ricciardo and Stroll's incident, Lando's stellar drive, and our personal podiums. Then we switch over to Scott Dixon's win on the Streets of Long Beach (21:10) and the incident between Colton Herta and J…

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

2M 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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Chase Elliott Breaks His Winless Streak in Texas, Fox NASCAR Broadcast Talk, Is Texas Really That Bad, F1 Silly Season Begins, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

Josh and Sam are back on a Tuesday as we discuss Chase Elliott's break through win in Texas that brought his 42 race winless streak to an end, Larson having post-stage 1 issues (6:00), the entire top 10 at Texas (8:20), Fox coverage issues for the Cup Series (15:35), our thoughts on Texas as a NASCAR track (20:50), and our personal top 3 performers…

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

2M 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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EP 113 - Japan 52:34

2M ago52:34

52:34

This week on The Monkey Seat Karl tells us what he thinks happened in the race. The guys discuss the usual talking points in the race as well as determining who were the Driver, and Dick of the day. You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightly more p…

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

2M 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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Peter Attia; Zack's Wedding Story; Huge Q&A 1:22:16

2M 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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Max Verstappen Gets Back on Track in Japan, William Byron Wins in Overtime at Martinsville, NASCAR's Short Track Package Issues, and a Possible Sebastian Vettel Return? 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

Josh and Sam discuss all the events from this weekend in racing starting with F1 and Max Verstappen's rebound win in Japan, the difference between the one stop and two stop strategy (0:48), McLaren and Aston Martin's competition with their engine supplier in Mercedes (3:10), Yuki Tsunoda's points performance at his home race (6:58), Ricciardo and A…

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Top 10 Winged Cars; Maybach Review; Zack Learns Travel Law 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Matt reviews the Maybach GLS 600; Zack learns about travel law; and we name our top 10 cars with wings. Listener questions include: 2020 BRZ vs 2024 Is there a car culture we don't understand or agree with? How to treat cyclists Magma thoughts Are McLaren brakes weird? Is a base 911 lacking? Why some brands break Should I add an LSD? and more! Reco…

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Top 10 Luxury Cars; Rolls Spectre Review; Q&A 1:39:40

2M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Matt and Zack review the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV, and are surprised by the options list; turns out we have very different lists when it comes to the best luxury cars ever. Audience questions include: Car deals we regret missing The best high-performance baby carrier Why to put bad tires on a good car Do C6 Corvettes drive better than C5s? What we th…

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Denny Hamlin's Win Called Into Question, Martin Truex Jr.'s Frustrations, Rain Tires in NASCAR, & a Look Ahead to Next Week 18:34

2M ago18:34

18:34

Josh and Sam recap all that went down in NASCAR at Richmond as Denny Hamlin gets the win after his pit crew and a possible jumped restart vaulted him to the lead. We also break down Martin Truex Jr.'s out of character late and post race incidents with Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin (2:48) before getting into how the rain tires worked for the first ti…

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EP 112 - Max will NOT win every race in 2024, Guaranteed! 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

This week on The Monkey Seat Karl and Tom tell us what they think happened in the race. The guys discuss the usual talking points in the race as well as determining who were the Driver, and Dick of the day. You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightl…

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EP 111 - Max will win every race in 2024 guaranteed! 46:02

2M ago46:02

46:02

This week on The Monkey Seat Karl and Tom tell us what they think happened in the race. The guys discuss the usual talking points in the race as well as determining who were the Driver, and Dick of the day. You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightl…

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Tyler Hoover 1:37:19

2M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

Tyler Hoover tells us about how he got a "free" Lamborghini Countach; his huge new farmstead; the famous Bentley he owned (and the celebrity that bailed on it); how working on Car Trek differs from his TV show; his cars; and a lot more. Recorded March 25, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@HooviesGarage https://www.instagram.com/the_real_hoovies_garage …

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How Miro Became a Hypercar Test Driver 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

How do you get the job of test driver? What's it like perfecting the fastest EV and ICE car? Miro knows. Miro Zrncevic is the test driver for Rimac, builder of the record-setting EV hypercar, the Nevera. Miro has been involved in Rimac since the beginning, though not in the way you might think. In this episode we find out why Miro wanted to be a te…

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Carlos Sainz Wins in Australia, NASCAR's Clean Race at COTA, and IndyCar's (Not Actually) Million Dollar Challenge 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

Josh and Sam discuss this weekends events and highlights in racing starting with Carlos Sainz's win in Australia, Max Verstappen's DNF, the McLaren's take over as the third fastest team, the second Red Bull Seat, and the Williams fiasco. Next (18:24) we discuss William Byron's dominance at COTA and the surprisingly caution and incident free race th…

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10 Technologies that Ruined Cars w/ Ed Zitron 1:39:10

3M ago1:39:10

1:39:10

What are 10 types of tech that make cars worse? That's what we're discussing with today's guest, Ed Zitron. Ed Zitron is an author, journalist, and podcaster. He is CEO of EZPR, a national tech and business public relations agency. We love his newsletter “Where’s your Ed At?” , which often covers tech, AI, and how both will fail to deliver. On this…

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Episode 1: NASCAR's Crazy Race at Bristol and an Exciting 12 Hours of Sebring 11:10

3M ago11:10

11:10

Josh and Sam go over the events at Bristol with Denny Hamlin's win and the drama that went down with the tire wear situation. Then we talk some IMSA (5:15) with the 12 Hours of Sebring which saw great racing and amazing crashes.By The Final Lap

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Top 5 EVs Ever w/ Kyle Connor 1:39:42

3M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

What are the best EVs yet? Is charging getting better? Can the grid handle it? Which electric pickup would win in a cross-country race? Are batteries recyclable? All that and more with Kyle Connor. Kyle Connor is a YouTuber in command of a whopping 17 different channels. He focused on EVs, covering the space comprehensively. He has road tripped, to…

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10 Car Moonshots that Missed 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

There are some cars out there that seemed like a good idea at the time but ended up failing. There are other cars that seem crazy on paper and were even worse in metal, but got built anyway. Today we're talking about 10 of history's automotive moon shots that failed to take hold. From odd propulsion choices to super cars that didn't deliver, overpr…

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Top 10 Cars for Your Buck (New and Used) 1:47:13

3M ago1:47:13

1:47:13

What's the best bang for your buck right now, new or used? We've got ten cars you can buy that are a great value for the most fun and performance. 5 used cars, 5 new cars. Spoiler alert: the answer is not Miata. We'll explain why. Plus, Matt talks about the all new Porsche Panamera's crazy dancing suspension and what it means for speed; we also dis…

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EP 110 - CTRL-C CTRL-V 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

This week on The Monkey Seat Karl tells us what he thinks happened in the race. The guys discuss the usual talking points in the race as well as determining who were the Driver, and Dick of the day. You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightly more p…

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Top 5 GT Cars w/ Christian James Hand 1:48:58

3M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

We're listing our top 5 Grand Touring cars ever with our favorite British transplant, music expert Christian James Hand. Also, he and Matt got a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sphere in Las Vegas AND saw the U2 show. A verbal description doesn't do the show justice but it will make you want to attend. Plus Q&A includes: How the 911 name is similar a…

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Lightning Lap was Nuts w/ Tony Quiroga 1:41:27

3M ago1:41:27

1:41:27

What's faster around a track: a NASCAR or an 800HP Gymkhana car? Tony Quiroga knows. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver magazine. He's here to talk about the newest Lightning Lap, his favorite LL cars over the years, and more! Recorded February 21, 2024 Read it here: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a46575000/lightning-lap-2024/ Check…

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Top 5 British Roadsters w/ Morgan Designer Jon Wells 1:31:36

4M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

Morgan is a legendary company and for good reason. Yes, the cars are made of wood but the company has continued along while so many small companies have gone to rest. Jon Wells has that job so many of us covet: car designer. With a very brief stop at TVR, Jon went right from university to the design department of Morgan, becoming part of the team t…

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EP 109 - Worst Watchalong Ever! 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

This week on The Monkey Seat The boys discuss pre season and the 1st day of testing with live analysis. (don't get too excited. we weren't really paying attention. ) You can follow the guys on twitter if you really are that bored @_skycloth and @tomhorroxf1 If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightly more professional manner, they both are…

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Top 5 Muscle Cars; Bentley broke; Q&A 1:42:21

4M ago1:42:21

1:42:21

What's a muscle car? What are the top 5 of all time? That's what we're discussing today. From the '60s to present day and every decade in between, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have their own lists. Do any overlap? Do their cars fit the definition of muscle car? We'll see. Plus, Matt's used Bentley is back in the shop. Recorded February 12, 2024 Use …

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The Cult of the GT-R w/ Ryan ZumMallen 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Why are Nissan GT-Rs so coveted? Why was it illegal to import them? Why did Japan build them in the first place? All that and more is covered in the excellent book, "Cult of GT-R, A Story of Crime, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Car". It is a detailed history of the Nissan GT-R, Japanese manufacturing, Japanese car culture, the world of im…

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Head of RM Auctions - Gord Duff 1:21:15

4M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

What's the collector market up to? Will GT-Rs ever take the place of pre-war Brass Era cars? Gord Duff is the man with answers. He is the Global Head of Auctions for RM Sotheby's. If anyone knows what's going on with car collecting trends, it's him. https://rmsothebys.com/en/home/specialists/gord-duff/509891 Recorded February 7, 2024 Head to factor…

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