The Smoking Tire

Our good friend Jonny Lieberman (@mt_loverman) has once again joined us in the TST studio. Jonny is fresh off the MotorTrend Truck of they Year and shares that experience with us. Additionally we review the 2015 BMW M4, we discuss the real possibility of the C8 Corvette offering a mid-engine variant named the Zora, we compare and contrast the 2015 Mustang GT vs. Camaro Z28 while talking GT350 flat-plane engine rumors and Jonny shares his stories of the real-life pitfalls of hydrogen powered cars. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 

This week we're joined by Joshua Ovenshire (@TheJovenshire) and Matt Raub (@MattRaub) of Smosh Games. Matt met the Smosh crew while in Europe promoting Forza Horizon 2. Among many things we cover YouTube stalkers, video production, pecking order in geek culture, sheep familiarity, Kevin Pollack, building an online audience while Farah and Josh share their love of Magic the Gathering. Additionally we help Josh pick out a new car and Farah recounts his first drunken encounter with Marc Maron.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Inst

This Week AJ Gordon of the Peterson Automotive Museum and the Car Stories podcast joins us in studio. We talk about the rennovation of the Peterson museum, gauche behavior at car shows, how jaded automotive media is, Ford GT pricing and whether or not the Hennessey Vemom GT is usable as a canyon carver.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

This week we're joined by comedian and tv host Alonzo Bodden (@AlonzoBodden).  You probably know Alonzo from Speed's 101 Cars You Must Drive or America's Worst driver along with a reoccuring role on the final season of Californication, but Alonzo didn't swing by to talk about David Duchovny.  We get into Alonzo's long list of cars he has owned over the years as well as his collection of motorcycles.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

For the first time in a little while we sit down without guests and catch up on what we've been up to.  Matt and Thad both had an afternoon with the Alfa Romeo 4C and Challenger Hellcat, Zack bought a Crown Victoria detective car and I continued to produce way too many podcasts.  In addition Matt talks about his trip to Europe for the Forza Horizon 2 launch event along with his first impressions of the game and a mini review of the Audi R8 V10+.  We also cover the RS5 Cabriolet, disparity in YouTube content production, glory holes (yes again) and how much context can color language for use on televion. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmoki

This week Matt D'Andria (@Motorator) cohost of CarCast joins us in studio once again. Both Matts are building late-model fox body Mustangs and we compare the two cars. We talk about the upcoming Paul Newmann documentary (Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newmann) that he has been working on alongside the rest of the Carolla crew. Additionally we cover the Celebrity Stock Car Race at Irwindale that Matt D'Andria will be participatig in, we also talk SEMA, Pebble Beach, celebrity racers and why Jettas smell like crayons.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitt

This week Alan & Patrick from HRE Wheels join us alongside our good friend Mike Musto (@MDMusto). With the HRE boys in house we of course dive deep into the world of aftermarket wheels but we also cover the Monterey Historics, the inflated 911 market, 550 Maranellos and John Frankenheimer's utterly batshit superchaged nitrous-fed Mercedes 560 SEC. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

This week Mr. Aaron Gold (@AboutCars) joins us to discuss the Lexus RC F launch.  In addition we spend an indordinate amount of time talking about mid-century busses, diesel abominations of the malaise era and why you should drive a 2015 Hyundai Genesis instead of a Dodge Viper. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

This week we're joined in studio by fabricator, daredevil and television host Jessi Combs (@TheJessiCombs). You'll probably know Jessi best from Overhaulin', Mythbusters and All Girls Garage but she came in to school us on chasing speed records at Bonneville in turbine powered batshit fueled "cars" that are way faster than anything you've ever driven. In addition we talk a bit about fabrication, her time working with Chip Foose and Chris Jacobs and possibly most impressive of all her win at King of Hammers. All of that plus the usual idiocy you've come to know us for. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https

This week Gary and Chris from Creations n' Chrome join us. These guys know their Mustangs producing 200+ mph cars, mid-engine Mustangs and all manner of other custom creations.  Beyond Chris' obvious mechanical and engineering talents Gary brings some serious knowledge to the table in the world of body work and paint.  The n' Chrome part of the business refers to their highly sought after chrome paint applications. Gary and Chris walk us through building SEMA cars, their standing mile experience and most importantly their tips on how to avoid A. being shot by the police and B. contesting tickets.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtir

Legendary pro skater and Subaru pro driver Bucky Lasek (@BuckyLasek) joins us this week.  We of course talk about Bucky's impressive career as a pro skater with too many medal finishes to count but we really dig into his current focus in the rally world.  Bucky now drives for Subaru and has become a very accomplshed driver steadily climbing the ranks of the rally scene and even stealing the occassional win in other formats. We also get into Bucky's love of Porsches, Zack's run in with Google employees, an alphabet soup of BMWs and Pikes Peak vs Mt. Washington. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.T

This week fellow automotive journalist, chairman of Beer and Beards quarterly, and host of Ignition Jonny Lieberman (@mt_loverman) once again joins us at the podcast table.  Matt recounts tales of learning to drive a manual transmission, hot stereos and a teenage butchering of a Subaru Legacy.  Meanwhile Jonny bought a new Fiesta ST and shares with us his experience in the Nismo GTR and Challenger Hellcat. In addition we cover news on the Aston Martin Lagonda, Zombie Dust beer and Lamborghini Countach values. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zac

Making our way through the Motortrend & Hot Road staff this week we welcome Elana Scherr (@challengeher) into the studio.  Both Elana and Matt had the good fortune to spend a bit of time with the new Dodge Challenger Wildcat and it's genrous helping of 707HP. Elana is a horder of classic vehicles and we discuss her Opel GT, 70 Challenger, 76 Dart and how to write them off as business expenses.  Additionally we cover how heroin preserves Mötley Crüe and The Rolling Stones, letters from the DMV and Zack's search for a new daily driver. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingti

Once again Carlos Lago joins us in studio, this time to share his thoughts on the Alfa Romeo 4C.  This week we also cover...Entertainment TonightMario LopezFiesta STNissan Murano CrossCabrioletJetta Harlequin240sx LS SwapMatt's Mustang ProjectPorsche 918 tech vs. Mclaren P1 Cheese truck theft.FixiesScootersRestraining OrdersBro MagazineE36 Drivetrain SwapsCold Brewed CoffeeFlat Bottom WheelsBMW M235iTrikes 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklap

Fresh back from touring the US with Rally North America we squeeze in a podcast before Matt and Thad head back to New York for more filming.  This week we recap Rally North America, a trip up Pikes Peak, review the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, talk about the newly rumoured flat-plane crank Mustang GT 350, shark attacks on our home beaches while Blake Rong of Autoweek and Hooniverse sits in for the first half of the show.   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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/th

This week Matt, Thad and Zack check in from the road with Rally North America.  The guys meet up with Larry Kosilla in New York and try out his newly modified 964 at Monticello.  Comparisons are made between the seedier parts of New York, Philadelphia and Memphis. Racial epithets are used in Ohio, a 1963 Corvette Stringray with an LS1 swap is driven and a glory hole is discovered at a rural rest stop. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

With everybody out of town for the 4th of July we're taking this week off.We'll be back with a new episode next week. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Once again fellow automotive journalist and YouTube jockey extraordinaire Carlos Lago (@CarlosLago) joins us in our new studio.  Carlos has been one hell of lucky bastard this year as he comes to us with his thoughts on the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918, the BMW M3/M4 twins as well as his recent trip to drive the Lamborghini Huracán.  Beyond that absolutely ridiculous list of vehicles we talk about Motor Trend Classic, Nitro Circus, print advertising, 240sx motor swaps and vintage Ferraris.On top of that we review the base model Ford Focus, Thadius has Cobb upgrade his Fiesta ST to their Stage 3 package and Matt shares his stories from officiating the Wanna Go Fast 1/2 mile event in Chicago.  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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app,

This week Garnett Lee of Garnett on Games and John + Garnett join us to talk E3 and all the new driving games that we got our hands on at the show.  This includes of Forza Horizon 2 (of course), The Crew, Drive Club, Gran Turismo 6 and Project Cars.  In addition we also got to try out some of the new VR headset tech from Oculus Rift and Sony's Project Morpheus. Beyond gaming Zack reviews the G37 I mean Infinity Q60 Convertible, we compare the Alfa 4c to the Boxster and we talk used hot hatches. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman I

This week we bring you more of the usual car news while we opine and deliver stories you wouldn't be comfortable sharing with your aunt.  Topics this week include...2015 Corvette Z06Forza Horizon 2The growing dominiance of ÜberDual Clutch Transmissions vs fast conventional AutomaticsNearly super offensive URLsThrowing rockis at Lamborghini AventadorsBurning DeLoreansHarrassing/Stalking shops that do the TST crew favorsMatt's Mustang ProjectAll Cars Go To HeavenStarfield Ceilings 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https:/