Synopsis
Matt Farah, Zack Klapman, Chris Hayes, and Thad Brown sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind.For video test drives and reviews, go toTheSmokingTire.comorwww.youtube.com/thesmokingtireRentour movie, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!www.thesmokingtire.com/film
Episodes
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RS3 Review; Confusing Porsche; Batman Tumbler for Sale
09/11/2024 Duration: 01h59minMatt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the changes to the new Audi RS3 and how it performs on the road and track; give their take on driving the new high-powered Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (and why it confuses them); a real Tumbler Batmobile is available for $3,000,000, spurring us to discuss our favorite Batmobiles of all time; and what has happened - and will happen- to Chrysler? Patreon questions include:Why you should or shouldn't modify your high school dream carDo cheap cars come with Mag Ride?How did Chrysler go wrong?Can you make an E36 M3 "nice" inside?How to be a car person in NYCWhen to use a dash camIs an R34 Nissan GT-R worth it over an R32 or R33?What would we drive on the Isle of Man TT?And more! Recorded November 4, 2024 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://t
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Tavarish' Worst Idea; Riding w/ Jordan Taylor; Our Near-misses; Q&A
05/11/2024 Duration: 01h37minTavarish buys the worst idea yet; Matt's wife has a crash; Matt goes for a ride with the incredibly fast Jordan Taylor; sweating with TSA; and Patreon questions include:Does the Rivian look like the original Bronco?Will we get simulated manuals in EVs?Who has the most accurate Tire Pressure Monitoring System?The most comfortable SUV under $75kHow to prevent your car from smelling like foodOur scariest automobile momentRecorded November 1, 2024 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join o
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Jonny Lieberman
31/10/2024 Duration: 02h54minJonny Lieberman returns and sets the record for longest TST podcast! We cover a LOT of topics including: His recent endurance racing experience in an E92 M3 How to make a car timeless Thoughts on the newly-revealed Scout (and why they look like Rivians) His opinion driving the Pagani Utopia Why hybrids are stupid The mods going on Jonny's GR Corolla What video he'd make if money were no object How BMW the M2 compares to an E46 M3 Criteria for buying new cars The Mach-E RallyWhisky vs ScotchAnd more! Recorded October 24, 2024 Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to wat
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Steve Dinan
29/10/2024 Duration: 01h33minTuning legend Steve Dinan talks about tuning performance hybrids; setting up race cars; F1 cheats; the cost of racing; expanding the Carbahn empire; and how the aftermarket and EVs can get along. Recorded October 23, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/carbahnofficial/https://carbahn.com/ Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagr
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Ferrari F80; GT3 Price Jump; How to Drive a Manual; Q&A
24/10/2024 Duration: 01h41minJournalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the new Ferrari F80? The 2025 Porsche GT3's hefty - but justifiable- price increase; how do I teach my better half to drive a manual?; And we review the book "Autorama", which explains that the safe, self-driving car has been "just around the corner" for decades, and always will be; and answer Patreon questions about:The best discounted weekend convertible sports carOur favorite color wrap for a CybertruckShould you buy a 2021 Range Rover SVR with 100k miles?Is it stupid to drive your project car around before it's finished?Where did the fast, luxury coupe go?Million Mile Lexus is alive!WHY do people think the new GT3 is a good daily driver?Should I daily drive an old BMW M3?How to teach a loved one to drive a manual?And more!Recorded October 22, 2024 Autorama: https://islandpress.org/books/autonorama#desc Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIREat checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hood
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Ross Bentley & Sam Smith: How to get Better at Driving
22/10/2024 Duration: 01h52minRoss Bentley is one of the most famous driving coaches in racing and author of probably the best book on driving ever, "Speed Secrets". He and Sam Smith (formerly at Road&Track, Automobile, Hagerty, and more) host a podcast called "It's Not the Car" that explores the history and technology of racing and why it's always the people behind the car that make the difference. Topics include: Does a simulator need to be expensive to be helpful? Are motion simulators necessary? What separates good drivers from great ones How to win Le Mans if you never went karting Is "natural talent" a real thing? Why falling is good One-on-one coaching vs driving school Is a $20,000,000 simulator worth it? Why Checo should ride with Max and more! https://speedsecrets.com/ross-bentley/https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/writers/sam-smith/https://www.amazon.com/Smithology-Thoughts-Travels-Semi-Plausible-Writings/dp/B0D2Q3P93Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-the-car/id1724932544 Recorded Octobe
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A Sex Thing?; Pagani Utopia; THAT McLaren Crash
17/10/2024 Duration: 01h46minMatt Farah drove the $3M Pagani Utopia and had some interesting interactions with police vehicles; Zack Klapman talks about the changes to the facelifted Hyundai Elantra N he's been driving; a streamer crashing his McLaren isn't the worst part of that accident; rank every generation of BMW M3; Chris Harris updates his M5 wagon's interior; and we answer your questions about: Is it ok to change our my race compound tire? Are used Jag F-Types a good buy? What current cars are future classics? Would we rather have an Oilstain Lab Half-11 or a Richard Tuthill's 911K? Which Hyundai vehicle should have the N treatment? Should I buy an Aliexpress watch? Why won't these EVs fit in my garage? Is Mazda "too mature" these days? Recorded October 10th, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIREat checkout. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your nextmonth. New merc
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The Tesla Robotaxi Reveal; Cullinan Release Party; Dummy Gauges?
15/10/2024 Duration: 01h32minMatt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the Tesla Robotaxi release party: what it was; what the car means; the issues it allegedly solves; and what doesn't sit right about it. Then Matt describes his evening at the release party for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2; updates us on what broke on his old Bentley; and finds out that Porsche gauges aren't always telling the truth. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIREat checkout. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your nextmonth. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free
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Gensis G70 Review; Range Rover Stuff; Spyder and Bentley Problems; Q&A
10/10/2024 Duration: 01h11minMatt Farah's Bentley mechanic has some expensive news about the old Bentley; Zack Klapman reviews the new Genesis G70; Matt talks about why the cheapest Range Rover is so good; and answer amazing questions from their Patreon supporters.Recorded October 8, 2024 Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Delete MeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code "TIRE" at checkout New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https
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Joey Seely - Emotion Engineering's Wizard of Speed
08/10/2024 Duration: 01h50minJoey Seely is an engineer who builds some of the fastest unique Porsches on Earth. After cutting his teeth on Porsche Motorsport's race team, he co-founded BBI Autosport, then opened his business, Emotion Engineering. They focus on tailoring high-performance cars to the driver and environment using a mix of off-the-shelf parts and many of their own design. In a few years Joey has built a custom Pikes Peak car for Rhys Millen, ran Jeff Zwart's 935 campaign, practically created the modern overland Cayenne movement, turned a Turbo S into a Baja machine, all while continuing to learn, innovate, and push the limits. On this episode we talk about his amazing air-cooled Project Nasty; why a smaller-tire racing series is a good idea; what's "wrong" with a GT3; overrated paint colors; what he learned by doing things wrong; some of the tricks on Rhys' Pikes Peak car; carbon fiber costs; and so much more. https://emotionengineering.co/ https://www.instagram.com/emotion_engineering/?hl=en Recorded October 7, 2024 Get Ma
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Hoosier Tire Test; Acura ZDX & Range Rover review; Cyber Truck; Q&A
04/10/2024 Duration: 01h23minZack gives talks about his time at the Thermal Club where he drove a variety of BMW M cars to test the all-new Hoosier TrackAttack tire against its competition from Michelin, Yokohama, and Bridgestone; Matt and Zack both drove the Acura ZDX EV; the amazing YT channel "Some More News" has a new video you should watch; and we answer questions from our Patreon members about subjects like: Porsche GT2 RS vs Lexus LFA How to help North Carolina Which race car we'd most like to drive What cars would our pets drive? Budget mechanical watches Should a wrench buy an 8-year old AMG GT? The worst Lamborghini sports car ever Is a McLaren F1 still a good investment? What's a fun dog-friendly daily for under $40k? The Alpina EV? What makes a car become worth $1M? Favorite car commercial Is green the new grey? Z4 M40i manual vs base Corvette?Recorded October 3, 2024 Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide MyBookieDouble your first depo
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Freeman Thomas (Designer: Audi TT, VW Beetle, RUF, Myers Manx, more!)
01/10/2024 Duration: 01h43minFreeman 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 and Jeep. Now he's the CEO of Meyers Manx, the original dune buggy company that has been brought back to life. https://meyersmanx.com/ Recorded September 20, 2024 Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Delete MeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code "TIRE" at checkout New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https:
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Everyday Driver's Paul and Todd
26/09/2024 Duration: 02h25minWhat 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 talk about their track events, race track culture, the speed of today's cars, strange exhausts that skirt the rules, and more.Recorded Weds, September 18, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-FM9e2vGXIEExo7L-ogOQhttps://www.instagram.com/everydaydriver/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaydriverhttps://www.everydaydriver.com/films MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) athttps://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/
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Larry Kosilla
24/09/2024 Duration: 01h56minLarry 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 paint; stories from the business he ran with Matt; and more. Also on hand and chiming in on paint care and the future of car paint were expert detailers Jason Rose and Kevin Brown.Recorded September 15, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/ammonyc/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYChttps://ammonyc.com/ MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) athttps://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Rec
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Car Buying has Changed: CPA John McGuire Explains
19/09/2024 Duration: 01h29minEverything 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 MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide hurry National Lobster Day is Sept 25! DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners.Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to htt
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Driving School Stories; BMW Z4 Review; Q&A
17/09/2024 Duration: 01h45minZack 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 Austin Healey 3000? Our thoughts on the new BMW e-scooter How we plan a fun driving route Organizations that pair veterans with driving Is it common for YouTubers to get paid to promote a certain point of view? First gen Viper vs air-cooled 911 Cars from the early aughts we didn't know we'd miss And more! MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide hurry National Lobster Day is Sept 25! DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a speci
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Volvo EX90 Review; Partner Probs; EVs at Pebble?
12/09/2024 Duration: 01h45minMatt 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 changes How Zack would change his M3 if someone gave him an X5 2019 Aston Vantage vs AMG GTC And more! New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehtt
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Adam Golden - Don't Believe ALL Watch Hype
10/09/2024 Duration: 01h24minAdam 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 Porsche GT3; the cool new brand he likes; why "birth date" watches aren't for him; and more !https://www.youtube.com/@mentawatches/videoshttps://mentawatches.com/about/ Recorded September 4, 2024 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/
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EV Track Days can be Scary; Theft; Q&A
05/09/2024 Duration: 01h55minMatt 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 questions including: Which $40k-$80k Porsche for topless summer fun?How will EV power-trains let automakers change designs?Is the M5 trying to be a Bentley?How much of a car is built by the car company vs suppliers?Will hybrid systems halt the development of ICE engines?How do I get inspired to take car photos?Should I test drive a car I love before I buy it?How to solve the X3M Comps stiffy problem?IS the C6 ZO6 the right step from a Miata?How to avoid burn out?Can you be content with a car?Why are 2020 Nissan GT-Rs holding their value? Recorded Sept 2, 2024 Head over right now to https://www.getmainelobster.com and use promo code TIRE 10% off all orders plus free ship
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Why Tiff Needell is a Legend
03/09/2024 Duration: 01h45minIt'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/0PDOMWWV5KUDHME8HXX470EB0S https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LfZkFRd3hJzPuTTFZN4lw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646 Recorded August 22, 2024 Head over right now to https://www.getmainelobster.com and use promo code TIRE 10% off all orders plus free shipping. Go to https://www.takethesis.com to take the free 3-minute quiz to find out what your brain needs and use code TIRE to get $60 off your first subscription order when you sign up for Thesis. Thanks to Thesis for sponsoring today’s video!*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose