The Ignition Podcast

James Johnson, Founder and Director of Four Stroke Media. The Influencer marketing company behind some of the UK's most prominent car content creators. He speaks about what he was told about in school. If it wasn't for British airways, he might never have ended up doing what he loves. Find James:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-johnson-four-stroke/ Find Fourstroke:  https://fourstroke...

Sam has been on the podcast before, but this Sam is a different man. He runs a SOK media company and does professional photography and videography for anyone in the Kent, London and Surrey areas. If you are interested in speaking to him about making your brand pop or have a question about how to make money as a photographer, I'm sure his DM's are open either way. It was great to catch up and discu...

Terry is a man of immense talent, and to take the leap and make his skill his job is courageous, to say the least; I wanted to share this bit of Terry's episode to show the man behind the canvas and show that everyone has bad days, but it is having faith in the bad days that more good days are coming. Find TERRY:  https://www.illustratormaker.co.uk/ Find Terry's Episode:  https://open.sp...

Peter Miles, CEO of Forge Engineering and Motorsport. Peter is all about people and culture. We talk about what he looks for in employees and how you can work for Forge or be like the man himself and create a passion fuelled business that works as well as a V8. Forge wasn't the plan, but peter took the role and responsibility of running the family company and took on people and opportunities that...

Matt Green is a popular YouTuber who is known for his automotive content. He has amassed a significant following for his expertise and passion for cars. Matt creates videos about various car models, ranging from exotic "supercars" to more affordable sports cars, and everything in between. His content is informative, engaging, and entertaining, emphasising high-quality visuals and sound. Matt is al...

Meet Martin, a man who refused to let adversity define him or limit his potential. It was growing up with a family crazy about motorsport. Martin always retained sight of his dreams and passion for motorsport. Martin honed his mechanic skills with determination and hard work and began attending races. However, setbacks continued to plague him, including rejection from teams. Undeterred, Martin per...

Richard, aka MOGGY from Electric Classic Cars, speaks on why a plan isn't the best thing for you and how starting a business doesn't have to be as scary or daunting as it can seem. If you enjoyed this, his full episode is below, as well as the ECC YT channel for some BTS action. Richard's Episode :  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AdUjZzvchs6jEyZm2Bbgs?si=6d37867966af4ffe ECC :  https:...

Joana Fidalgo is best known for her work with the intercooler, writing pieces on bikes and giving us her unique perspective on why things work the way they do. I loved our conversation as we talked about subjects as taboo as why women don't feel welcome in the workplace too what stopped her from being creative and using her love for writing before getting her chance. If you are a woman looking for...

Craig not only tells us exactly what it's like living with his disease. But he openly describes what he's going through and how it affects others around him. It's inspiring to hear that Craig isn't giving up. And not only is he not giving up, but he's also pushing harder and faster to make sure that what he is creating and his dream is made and that his mark on the industry we all love, Is taken s...

Craig From Driven to Fight is on the podcast this week. This episode is all about speaking from within. You need to express something that could be a hidden passion, hobby or desire. Whatever that thing is, you can use it to fuel your ambition and make something of yourself, and it's only through action that leads to your motivation, and what better way can you find inspiration than to listen to p...

In this Spark, Jade talks about her path into Automotive Engineering and why it took her the courage and tenacity to enter a world full of men who didn't understand her world and treated her differently. Find Jade:  https://www.instagram.com/theautomotivecapture/ Listen to her full episode:  https://www.ignitionpod.com -------------------- Thank you to our sponsors: I Like To Race: ...

Alex is a man who has been through quite the journey of self-discovery. Marketing and storytelling run through his blood, and the love of cars alongside that. In this chat, we delve into why Alex is the way he is today and his journey with Mental health and self-development; usually, my conversations head more around the job rather than life itself, but it is necessary to tell both sides of the st...

The dream of starting and building something of your own is shared with a few people in this world, and Edd and Rog have found each other a home in which they plan to grow their community and combine their love of food and cars! Watch as we see the pub's transformation unfold over the months ahead.  #hospitality #cars #podcast #pub Find B_Road here:  https://www.instagram.com/b_roadhc/ E...

Maurice Merrick to me I consider to be a personal inspiration, I came across his podcast when looking for people to collaborate with on the pod, and his podcast on the history and stories of the cars and bikes we all love, Horsepower Heritage is one of the best and most thought out podcasts in the space today. If you enjoy old antiques or vintage racers, his podcast is perfect. Thanks again, Mauri...

Ben Hedley, CEO and Founder of The little car company, is on the podcast this week. Ben talks about how he became an entrepreneur after working 9-5 and then 5-9 to get out of that day job and build a life and career around his love and passion for cars. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start your own car company or build a prototype for one of the biggest car manufacturers in the wo...

Alex Nevill is a professional racing driver and coach. What he has picked up on and off the track has contributed to his mindset and beliefs. Only he could tell you if he feels confident about his ability to control his emotions. But does luck have anything to do with success? Or is it all down to you? Find Alex here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-nevill/ . Listen to his full episode:&nbs...

Adam (REVS) Gompertz is on the Ignition podcast. He isn't just the founder of REVS Community. Adam has been appointed Station Chaplain for Bicester Heritage and is a Former car designer, artist and Artist in Residence at Aston Martin Lagonda. And his ability to surprise doesn't stop there. This podcast isn't a conversation about faith in God. It is a conversation about faith in people and building...

This episode with Harry of Cars and Custard made me think about getting stuck and why my passion drives me to do things I wouldn't normally do. What is it about our brains that if we're not comfortable with something, then it holds us back?  If you enjoyed this, you can find the entire episode here:  shorturl. at/AGY28 Find Harry here: https://www.instagram.com/carsandcustard/ Watch more...

Founder of I likes to race, Alex lee, on the ignition podcast. Alex lee is a web developer who, due to losing everything with his company, has chosen to focus his passion on motorsport and use the skills he has learnt to build his idea of what Motorsport fans can use to stay connected. He is all about helping people. He has created ILTR to bring together the biggest names in motorsport and create...

Ceran Singh Sokhi on the Ignition podcast. He asks himself, how do I trust this person? And are they good for me? It sounds selfish, but once you know why is genius. It's important to surround ourselves with people that give energy to us and not take it away. I hope you enjoy this, and make sure you follow Ceran for updates because I have no doubt he'll make it! Cerans episode: https://www.ignitio...

In this mini-series, we follow the work and passion project of Broad's Edd and Rog as they transform a restaurant in kent into the next big thing in the automotive hospitality space. We will be releasing audio and video specials twice a month to follow the Restaurant's progress to get an idea and understanding of the sacrifice and pressures of making your dreams come true to involve. If you want t...

Welcome Back, and a happy new year to you all, This week's episode is short, but hopefully, it helps you start your year off with a pep in your step. The Ignition Podcast will be bigger and better in 2023, and I cannot wait to bring you along on this ride with me. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/werignition/ Support us: patreon.com/Ignitionmedia Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one s...

Driving Bex on the ignition podcast. Becca Taylor is a racing driver and content creator who spends her time focusing on what she has to do to ensure that her racing lines are as smooth as her Tiktok transitions. From being introduced at a young age to cars and being fixated on them, Becca has pursued her love for racing. She is taking it to the next level, alongside having her own business and en...

This short spark is all about Will Natras, photographer and visual artist, is also a man that spent his late teens and early twenties focusing on his career and at what cost? He talks about the loss of relationships and how he now, after reflecting on his past actions, is taking the time to rekindle those relationships. Do you feel like this could be you? Well, then, maybe this will help. Follow W...

Steve Deeks, on The Ignition Podcast, Steve started life wandering from home to home. Still, that inconsistency in his life created an even more vital consistency in his personality: his ability to keep going. Throughout his career, he has been fighting for money to pursue his dream of single racing seaters professionally, and while he may not have achieved that dream, steve has given the motorspo...