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The Smoking Tire
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
Episodes
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CYAN P1800, Escalade SuperCruise Test, HELISH 135i
Matt's back from the East Coast where he spent a week testing the new Cadillac Escalade's Super Cruise! How does it compare to Ford's system and others in the…
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HOONIGAN's Vin Anatra (@vin_tra)
If you've watched any of HOONIGAN's content you probably know Vin Anatra (AKA @vin_tra). He's built numerous cars for the channel, has had a very cool…
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Pikes Peak Pt 3: Race Day Interviews, Rollovers, and Results
Part 3 of our Pikes Peak Hill Climb coverage! First, we're in the rainy pits on race day talking to a number of drivers about their plan for the conditions. -…
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How to Win a Hillclimb: Rhys Millen & Joey Seely, James Robinson
Part 2 of PPIHC is another double-header! First: Rhys Millen and Joey Seely explain their secrets to being fast, the 1300HP 911 they're campaigning, and a bit…
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Pikes Peak 2022: Jonny Lieberman, Jeff Zwart, David Donahue & Robb Holland
Pikes Peak 2022 Pt.1: First, we stand at Glen Cove and talk about the cars we've seen, weather, altitude, and what the hill climb means to us. Then we go to…
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Sell my Stock Wheels?; Rapide vs Karma; Cars we Miss; Pikes Peak Plan - TST Podcast #737
How do we remain objective when reviewing/buying cars; who we're excited to see at PPIHC 2022; should you sell stock wheels?; cars we regret selling; and an…
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Crew Show (Valkyrie ride, hypercar track day, CT5-V vs world, Q&A)
What's it like going around Laguna Seca in the $4M 1000HP street-legal race-ready Aston Martin Valkyrie?! INSANE. We're talking all things Hypercar…
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Alex Roy (The autonomous past/present/future)
Strap in for the most comprehensive 2-hour talk about technology, autonomous cars, challenges, human behavior, and elevators. Alex Roy rose to fame after…
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Ben Collins (The Stig), Justin Bell, and Randy Pobst
It's a racing driver extravaganza! We're in Monterey at the Hypercar Invitational and the pros are here. We talk to Ben Collins (The Stig) about horsepower…
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Raphael Orlove (Bronco Raptor; Car Crimes; East vs West)
If you've read about cars at any time in the last ten years you've probably read one of Raphael Orlove's articles. He was the Features Editor at Jalopnik for…
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The Crew Returns (911s in Germany, bird hunting, Q&A)
We're back from hiatus! Zack went to Germany to drive 7 Porsches, including the new RWD/manual-only 911 Sport Classic; Matt went to shoot birds in Uruguay; we…
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Matt Solo Show (New RS3; Tesla doc; 911 Turbo LW; Q&A)
Its a solo show! While Zack is in Germany, Matt clears some misconceptions about the Audi RS3 differential, the Porsche 911 Turbo LW, motorcycles, the new…
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Nick & Giles English (Founders of Bremont Watches)
Nick and Giles English are the founders of Bremont watches and serious gear heads. They love all things mechanical, especially planes and motorcycles, but…
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Crew Show (Hoonigan Porsche, Lucid, M3 Probs, Q&A)
It's a crew show! We did a collective 1000 miles in the Lucid Air and talk about the good, bad, and quirky; we attended to the Hoonigan launch party for Ken…
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Mike Spinelli (Miami F1; Will Jag Live?; Morrocan Jail) - TST Podcast #728
Mike Spinelli was a founding member of Jalopnik, 0-60 Magazine, and /DRIVE. We talk about his trip to the F1 race in Miami; why Jaguar might not make it; why…
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Crew Show (Lucid Trip; Crazy RS3; Why Racing Costs So Much)
Matt is back from his Lucid Air Performance Arizona road-trip and it didn't all go according to plan. We talk about aero efficiency, range estimates, power…
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Crew Show (Model Ts, Bert's tour, Hyundai Kona N, more EV issues)
Matt discovers the root of his Mustang charging issues; Bert puts on a great comedy show; Hyundai Kona N review; Matt tests some very special, very old cars…
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Tommy F Yeah!
What's it take to build a great Nissan GT-R? TommyFyeah knows. He is a YouTuber focused on building some of the fastest, cleanest JDM cars around. From…
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Contagion Crew Show
Zack has COVID; Matt had a very problematic drive to Las Vegas; his wife's Nissan Pao arrived with some special information; we talk about why rally cars will…
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Jeff Glucker (Hooniverse, Autotrader, MotorTrend)
Jeff Glucker is not just one of our most frequent and popular guests. He is the co-founder/host of The Hooniverse, the host of MotorTrend's "Shift Talkers", a…
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Regular Car Reviews
Strap in for a crazy show. It's Mr Regular (Brian) and the The Roman (Nick) of Regular Car Reviews, the most eloquent, insightful, dirty, and hilarious car…
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Crew Show! (2022 Range Rover, Audi S8, best first sports car, Elon & Twitter)
It's a crew show! Zack is back from the Range Rover launch where he drove 3 models of the new Range. Matt is back from Cabo, and we have an EQS in the garage!…
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John Oates (Musician, racer, gearhead)
John Oates is best known as half of the rock and soul duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. He's also an absolute gear head. He got his racing license after training…
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Alanis King & Bozi Tatarevic (Rich Energy madness; Racing Mechanic life; more)
What happened with Rich Energy? What's it take to be a pit crew mechanic for IMSA? How did a casual Twitter show get the attention of top racing drivers?…
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Jeff Zwart (Director,driver, Pikes Peak Record holder/coach)
Jeff Zwart is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer, director, and driver. He has been behind the lens for as the photographer and director of…
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Crew Show! (WEIRD Ferrari probs, Lotus SUV, STI values, GLA vs 911)
We're back from driving super-old cars in Rhode Island and we lived to talk about it. Topics today include non-doctors doctoring; the Ferrari has strange…
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Donald W. Osborne - Audrain Auto Museum
What's the best, worst, and scariest part about driving a car from the early 1900s? We lived to tell you the tale. Joining us is Donald W. Osborne…
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Brett Berk (Automotive journalist)
Brett Berk @therealbrettberk is an automotive journalist who has had his work published literally everywhere (see the list below). He has a unique perspective…
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Mike Spinelli / Jonny Lieberman
Turn your volume down and grab a glass of something. It's Mike Spinelli @mikespin and Jonny Lieberman @jonnylieberman! We talk about them sharing a Jalopnik…
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Crew Show (Aventador Ultimae, dangerous Camaro, Tesla tires)
A Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae dropped into our lap; Tesla is delivering cars with mis-matched tires; a VERY bad canyon driver; and a weird doctor. Plus, we…
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Matt Crooke (Fifteen52 founder, entrepeneur)
Matt Crooke is the founder of Fifteen52 wheels, a designer, a driver, and a builder of cool, unique cars. He's tuned in with the aftermarket trends, both in…
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Return of Reggie Watts (Comedian, actor, Late Late Show)
The music man is back! Reggie Watts is an incredible comedian and musician. He's recorded several comedy specials, collaborated with countless musicians, and…
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Alissa Walker (Public transit, dumb tunnels, urban dev., bikes vs cars)
Alissa Walker (@awalkerinLA) is a writer and podcaster based in Los Angeles who Alissa Walker is a journalist covers the challenges of getting around our…
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Crew Show (M5 CS vs BlackWing, Rivian $, pirates)
We've driven a whole mess of cars! The BMW M5 CS, NSX Type S, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, an E36 M3 GT, and CT4-V BlackWing. Plus, the Countach is back! Matt receives a…
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Bert Kreischer (comedian)
Bert Kreischer is a standup comedian, television host, and podcaster, and he needs our help buying a race car. He co-hosts a podcast with Tom Segura and for…
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Behold, The Autopians! (Jason Torchinsky, David Tracy, Beau Boeckmann)
Jason Torchinsky and David Tracy are two of the most entertaining writers to ever work at Jalopnik. Jason has a knowledge of obscure cars (and other machinery)…
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Reilly Brennan (Future of transit, EVs, mobility)
What is the future of EVs? Commercial transit? Why can't we build more trains? Reilly has the answers to these questions and a lot more. Reilly P. Brennan…
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Tony Quiroga (C/D) went 222MPH
Boat on fire; testing the Chiron Super Sport; squeezing speed out at Lightning Lap; and more! Tony Quiroga is the newly-appointed Editor-in-Chief of Car and…
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Magnus Walker's Next Big Thing
Magnus Walker rose to automotive fame after the video "Urban Outlaw" went viral. He's a staple in the community and has a new show on HAGERTY called, "The Big…
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Crew Show (GTI and M240i Deep Dives, why winter tires?, Mars, Q&A)
We go deep on our time with the new 2022 GTI and the 2022 BMW M240i X-drive, because the internet has a lot of questions about both of them. We also talk about…
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Road & Track's Travis Okulski & Kyle Kinard
Travis Okulski (@tokulksi) and Kyle Kinard (@kjkinard) are some of the minds and fingers behind Road & Track magazine. They're here to talk about their…
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Jonny Lieberman (MotorTrend, InEVitable Podcast)
Turn your volume down and grab a fancy whiskey. MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman is here! We talk about the car he ordered; Jonny's entry into Pikes Peak and the…
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Tom Segura
It's comedian Tom Segura! We talk about Tom crashing a car; his Deman-built Cayman; which race car Tom should start with; Matt reveals his secret car; Tom's…
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CO Crew Show - TST#699 (Supercar school, Tesla recall, FOMO, Q&A)
We have the new GTI Autobahn edition, we attended the Collecting Cars Coffee event, Tesla gets some recalls, and we answer questions about cheater tires, Mk7…
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Throttle House's James & Thomas
It's Thomas and James from Throttle House! This duo do high-quality car reviews, drag races, and comparisons. Their videos amass hundreds of thousands (if not…
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Larry Chen!
What's the best way to take a photo of a car? Which camera should you use? Which phone? How do you buy a GT-R for $12? Larry Chen is here to help. Larry Chen…
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Chris Harris & Edward Lovett
It's the return of Chris Harris! And this time he's brought his Collecting Cars business / podcast partner, Ed Lovett. This was a good one. We talk about…
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Crew Show (MC20, WRX, Tesla suit, Q&A)
A review of the Subaru WRX 2022; Tesla' autopilot might have a serious legal problem; we drove the Maserati MC20 (and talk about the competition); and we…
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Reggie Watts (comedian, musician, actor)
Reggie Watts is one of the most impressive performers we've ever seen. He's a stand up comedian that uses small instruments, beatboxing, and improv in a way…
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Crew Show (CT5-V BlackWing, weird Mini, S3 trip, Q&A)
We've driven a lot since our last sit down. We just reviewed the new Cadillac CT5-V BlackWing and another crazy Mini Cooper from Gildred Racing; Matt completed…
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Jason Cammisa! (HAGERTY)
Jason Cammisa is the host/writer/producer of 3 exceptional video series ("ICONs", "Revelations", and "Know-it-All") for Hagerty, all of which are required…
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Mike Musto (muscle car expert, Hellephant swap! Hemmings)
Matt is on the road, scouting for Road & Track's Route to Vine rally, and he's staying at Mike Musto's house, so why not do a podcast?! Mike is a staple in the…
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Adam Ferrara (Top Gear USA, comedian, actor)
It's the great Adam Ferrara! Adam is as funny and likable as they come. He is a standup comedian, actor, and former host of Top Gear USA alongside Tanner Foust…
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Our Favorite Cars, Drives, and Moments of 2021
What was our favorite mid-engine car, front-engine car, truck, SUV, moment, or drive of the year? And what was our least favorite? That's what this podcast is…
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Doug Demuro!
It's Doug Demuro! Strap in for a great show. We talk about his Defender, CarsandBids, his channel, the G-Wagon, road tripping, leases, the market of cars, how…
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Jesse Iwuji (NASCAR driver, NAVY officer, entrepreneur)
Jesse Iwuji is one of those people that is as impressive as he is likable and he is very impressive indeed. While on leave from serving in the NAVY he went to…
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Jarod DeAnda
This was a fun show that went all over the place! Jarod DeAnda is basically the voice of Formula Drift. He's been an announcer for the series for nearly 20…
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Crew Show (Driving the AMG Black Series, Lucid Air, rally, Q&A) - TST Podcast #685
We've driven a lot in the last week. Matt and Zack drove the Lucid Air, then went on the Coastal Range Rally, putting 800 miles on the AMG GT Black Series and…
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Ed Justice Jr. (motorsport photographer, racing historian)
Ed Justice Jr. comes from a family that has built and sponsored winning race cars and he has the stories to prove it. He was friends with Evel Knievel, Dan…
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Everyday Driver's Todd Deeken and Paul Schmucker
Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken are the creators of Everyday Driver, a YouTube channel, podcast, and Amazon show where they they test new and classic enthusiast…