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Smith and Sniff
TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things.
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Episodes
- Smith and Sniff
OTOSOT 96
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about what you’d do on You Bet! to show off car skills, the worst thing seen at a car wash, the best door…
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Wastress
Jonny’s brother has invented a new word. Also in this episode, LeBaron James, American words that sound French, a new game involving Car & Classic, brine…
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OTOSOT 95
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about being cruel to cars out of spite, strange gauges and the worst special edition options, plus a Belgian…
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Herr Fünf
Jonny and Richard discuss a needlessly specific BMW specialist. Also in this, the 400th episode of Smith and Sniff (but also, not), who’s got the Lotus Evora…
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OTOSOT 94
In a Top Gear special, Richard answers listener’s questions about the red cars in the TG titles, yellow snow, the Aston V12 Vantage film, door opening rude…
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Cars and coughing
Jonny and Richard have some new car event ideas. Also in this episode, the strange experience of being a foot passenger on a car ferry, car bras, MOT time for…
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OTOSOT 93
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the next content car for YouTubers, swapping a hot hatch for a fast saloon, special cars in boring specs…
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Bikers and goths
Jonny and Richard are in Matlock Bath in Derbyshire enjoying its two most abundant things. Also in this episode, monkey puzzle trees, pangolin dust, Great…
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OTOSOT 92
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the most embarrassing thing you’ve accidentally done to someone else’s car, another Miami Vice car…
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Fire horse
Jonny is excited by the Chinese new year. Also in this episode, an appeal for an Audi quattro, Jarvis Cocker’s American car, having a V8 at 19, the return of…
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OTOSOT 91
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Wu-Tang Clan people carriers, a need to be the only one in the car park, weak excuses for selling or…
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Pin drop car rescue
Jonny and Richard have a new idea for a TV show. Also in this episode, large car parts in the undergrowth, 4th July car throwing, staring out of train windows…
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OTOSOT 90
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about whether old cars make you more attractive, a new car for ageing parents, cars with known faults and how…
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Charity shop trousers
Jonny and Richard recount their Glasgow live show since they accidentally forgot to record it. Also in this episode, getting a lift home from a former police…
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OTOSOT 89
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about swapping an Up for a Leaf, unglamorous cars in songs, covering up painful car expenses, Microsoft OTSOT, a…
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How the new Grand Tour presenters were chosen
Richard reveals his involvement in finding new hosts for The Grand Tour. Also in this episode, a real Magic Tree, getting trapped on the Isle of Man, mouse…
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OTOSOT 88
In this episode of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car brands in songs, essential mods for older cars, a fun…
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But it's never bothered me
Jonny and Richard discuss a used car ad trope. Also in this episode, Magic Trees and adult dancers, an unusual necklace, Bassie & Adriaan and their Prelude, a…
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OTOSOT 87
In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a nice-sounding car for an…
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Beckham's Prelude
In this week’s episode of Britain’s most popular car podcast, the new Vauxhall Frontera, the madness of Nic Cage films, David Beckham’s interesting first car…
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OTOSOT 86
In their usual Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about best aftermarket pipes sound, concept car tyres, track car project…
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Nico Rosberg's laundry bill
Jonny and Richard worry about an F1 champion’s fondness for light-coloured clothing. Also in this episode, a Gregorian bathroom, the Brussels motor show, the…
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OTOSOT 85
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about bringing back The Car’s The Star, things used to sweeten a car deal, and what are Feeder talking about in…
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Marina door handle wardrobe
Jonny has an unusual home improvement idea. Also in this episode, DJ Khalid’s new car, the Bentley Flying Spur, when car badges meant something, Top Cat, a Max…
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OTOSOT 84
Jonny and Richard answer listener’s questions about what you’d drive in old age, songs that sound car-related, Crown Vic racing, and what 90s and 00s cars…
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Don't throw your phone in the river
Jonny and Richard discuss things you definitely shouldn’t do. Also in this episode, a sad, abandoned Jazz, a listener’s tale of a strange Jag buyer, news from…
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OTOSOT 83
From their recent live show in Bristol, Jonny and Richard answer audience questions about hire cars, push-me-pull-you limos, a new car for BRIXMIS, hotel…
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The unexpected skip
Jonny and Richard are on a merrineum walk to and from the pub discussing Snoop’s inability to buy tonic water, scuffed Jazzes, an update on Richard’s…
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Ahhhhh, the French Champagne
In front of an audience in Bristol, Jonny and Richard discuss dressing for the 90s, Britpop Demon Hunters, Orson Welles and his sozzled attempts to sell…
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OTOSOT 82
Jonny and Richard answer listener questions about reading the manual, the Top Gear lady wrangler, van advice, and the coolest car for transporting a Christmas…
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A ride in a new Jaguar prototype
Richard received an unexpected invitation to do something very exciting. Also in this episode, an embarrassing mistake with placeholder text, forgetting that…
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OTOSOT 81
Jonny and Richard answer questions about the Genesis GV60, favourite car-related toys from childhood, something comfortable and cheap to run, and taking cars…
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
Jonny and Richard discuss Gerry McGovern’s sudden departure from Jaguar Land Rover. Also in this episode, trying to win over Juha Kankkunen, the cars of…
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OTOSOT 80
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about models you’d only buy brand new, which car to turn into a boat for an apocalyptic future, biggest…
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Fall Guy and Autuman
Jonny has become a superhero who loves this time of year. Also in this episode, AMC Eagles, Audi Allroads, spending time with some confusing Polestars, the…
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OTOSOT 79
In front of an audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard answer questions about stupid things you did in your first car, selling cars too…
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Live in Derby
In front of a brilliant audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard talk about Derby Bentleys, Edwina Currie, Rolls-Royce Eagle engines…
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OTOSOT 78
In this episode of the Smith and Sniff question-answering spin-off show, Jonny and Richard tackle cars that smell bad, getting into car writing for a living…
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Springtime
Richard has some car news. Also in this episode, rally light pods, a heavy breathing Range Rover, a cracking day out at the Classic Motor Show, the Changan…
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OTOSOT 77
Jonny and Richard pay tribute to Quentin Willson before answering questions about saving a family heirloom, cars the don’t suit aftermarket wheels and the…
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Captain Jonny
Guess who’s bought a boat off eBay. Also in this episode, James May’s geographically illiterate tour, crashing your famous brother’s Ferrari, getting the…
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OTOSOT 76
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the point of Vauxhall, things found in second hand cars, and what to do with a broken Honda S2000. For…
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The Gaylord Gladiator
Jonny has been learning about an obscure American car. Also in this episode, the Flintstones theme, being haunted by a Renault Estafette, an abandoned Allegro…
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OTOSOT 75
While Jonny is away, Richard hijacks the usual audience questions show to shamelessly plug his new book. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to…
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Believe: Driving the new Honda Prelude
Jonny and Richard are in the South of France to drive Honda’s new coupe. As well as giving their verdict on the car, they talk about In The Night Garden…
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OTOSOT 74
In this week’s listener questions show, Jonny and Richard give answers on interesting things bought from petrol stations, finding a car for someone’s friend…
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A curse upon the DVLA
Jonny and Richard compare notes on recent and annoying dealings with the most famous office in Swansea. Also in this episode, treading terrible things into…
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OTOSOT 73
This week Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the international symbol for your tracking being out, modern cars you want to preserve, living…
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Coming to you from 35,000 feet
In an unusual episode, Jonny and Richard are on an aeroplane heading to an unspecified location for reasons that will become clear in a future show. Topics…
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OTOSOT 72
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about covering cars, a fun car for a driving instructor, best auction buys, and what to buy if you want a Ford…
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K Pop Dodge Demon Hunters
Jonny has the wrong of the stick about a recent movie sensation. Also in this episode, Sabrina Carpenter’s single entendres, scratching the Sound of Music…
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OTOSOT 71
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car makers bringing back old names, a car media basketball team, the next Bond car, injuries as a result of…
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Two men in a tiny car
Jonny and Richard are in a Microlino in a shopping centre car park discussing the BISTO ARS showroom, a new speed record, American swearing, the latest Porsche…
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OTOSOT 70
This week in their regular Q&A spin-off Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about hill holding with the clutch, first gen RAV4s, buying on age or…
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The DJ and the lion
Jonny has had two celebrity encounters at the Goodwood Revival. Also in this episode, gilet season, a campsite error, a VW van parade, an update on clothing…
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OTOSOT 69
In the latest episode of their weekly Q&A spin off, Jonny and Richard answer questions about car brand themed pubs, the planning that goes into this podcast…
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Defender problem
Richard has a fleet issue. Also in this episode, a traveller site u-turn, shout out to Dick at Angel Motors, a pillowy gargoyle in a motorway service area, Red…
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OTOSOT 68
In their end of the week Q&A show, Jonny and Richard answer questions about bringing back 1990s rallying, 1960s cars falling in value, the new Microlino, and…
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Midnight TOCA
Jonny is confused about a song lyric. Also in this episode, a strange set of car Top Trumps, the new front fog light idiots, a listener’s submission for…
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In their Friday Q&A spin-off, Jonny and Richard answer questions about confusing other road users, phrases you can’t help saying while driving, albums that…