The Diecast Podcast

Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast! This week marks a huge milestone as we officially welcome our very first podcast sponsor – Coval Displays! We’re excited to partner with a brand we’ve trusted for years to protect and display our collections. We also dive into one of the biggest weeks of diecast news we’ve seen in a while, covering the latest releases and announcements from Hot Wheels, Mini GT,...

Episode #18 | The Diecast Podcast – Mini GT Fast & Furious, Hot Wheels RLC, Kaido House, Pop Race & More!   The boys are back! After a short break, The Diecast Podcast Episode #18 is packed with the latest 1:64 diecast news, releases, predictions and collector discussions.   This episode we dive into the biggest happenings across the diecast world including Mini GT’s upcoming Fast & Fu...

Apologies to our audio listeners! We uploaded this one some time ago and it seems there was an error. So here it is... finally! This episode, we dive into: 🔥 The PlayStation Porsche that SOLD OUT in minutes 🔥 Latest RLC & Elite64 drops – what was worth it (and what wasn’t) 🔥 Mini GT vs Pop Race vs XCar Toys – who’s winning right now? 🔥 The Fast & Furious fatigue… are Hot Wheels running...

Welcome back to Episode 16 of The Diecast Podcast ! Matt (@MiniCarRealm) and Ben (@BoyRacerBen) are back behind the mic for another deep dive into the world of 1:64 diecast — packed with opinions, rants, sneak peeks, and collector heartbreak. This episode is a big one, featuring Hot Wheels drama , RLC frustration , and a massive roundup of Mini GT, Pop Race, Tarmac Works, Inno64, Micro Turbo and m...

Welcome back to the Diecast Podcast — Episode 15 🚗🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into the latest diecast news, including Hot Wheels Elite 64, RLC releases, Mini GT, Pop Race, Kaido House, and all the biggest reveals from Hobby Expo China. The big topic… we’re officially DONE collecting every Elite 64 release. After comparing models like the Porsche 963 from Hot Wheels Elite 64 vs Mini GT, we br...

Welcome back to the Diecast Podcast – Episode 14! After last episode’s “potato cam” mishap, we’re finally back in full HD… and straight into the chaos. This week we break down Hot Wheels’ Premium Aero Styles set, including the heavily hyped R32 Silhouette, the abundance of Liberty Walk, and the newly confirmed gold Silhouette chase. Is it worth chasing? Will it ever touch the legendary black chase...

Episode 13 of The Diecast Podcast delivers apologies, outrage, and more Ferrari speculation than ever before. Right out of the gate, Matt finally admits defeat after being called out for his wild Tomica Limited Vintage Neo accusations - Ben demands evidence, the AI betrays Matt, and Tomica officially walks away undefeated. Justice is served. From there, it’s full throttle: 🔥 Hot Wheels drama expl...

Buckle up—Episode 12 of The Diecast Podcast is here, and it kicks off with absolute scenes as Ben hijacks Matt's intro… and almost his job. From there, the boys dive headfirst into one of the juiciest chats yet across Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Kaido House, Tarmac Works and more. This episode delivers: 🚗 RLC highs and lows – The guys break down the new Datsun 510 drop, the AC Cobra debate, an...

In Episode 11 of The Diecast Podcast , Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) dive into one of the biggest weeks of diecast chatter we’ve had in a while. After a brief come down from last episode’s visit from Lee (@this_is_my_diecast_life), the boys get straight into the latest waves of Hot Wheels news, RLC reveals, and premium-brand surprises. This episode covers: 🔥 Hot Wheels RLC Updates T...

Episode 10 is here, and we’re celebrating with a special guest — the highly requested Ly (@this_is_my_diecast_life) ! Join Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) as they dive deep into the latest Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Kaido House, MotorHelix and more, with Lee bringing his trademark honesty, humour and strong opinions to the table. We cover: 🚗 Hot Wheels rumours, gold chase debates...

Episode #9 is loaded, and honestly… it might be our best one yet.  @MiniCarRealm  and  @boyracerben  dive headfirst into January’s preorder madness, breaking down all the major brands you care about. We get into: • 🧾 All the big January preorders (what’s worth it, what’s hype, what’s noise) • ⚠️ Some spicy controversy in the diecast world • 🔥 New release hype, including: • Hot Wheels Modern Clas...

Episode 8 is locked and loaded 🔥 In this episode of the Diecast Podcast , minicarrealm and BoyRacerBen go full throttle on everything happening in the diecast world right now. We break down the madness and metal of Tokyo Auto Salon , unpack the chaos, burnouts, and culture of Summernats , and then dive head-first into the latest diecast announcements from across the hobby. New releases, surprise...

The conversation begins with New Year greetings and a discussion about diecast gifts received during the holiday season. It then transitions into reflections on the year 2025 and the diecast world, followed by a detailed exploration of the 2025 Lamley Awards and the voting process. The discussion then delves into the Model of the Year and the winners of 2025, concluding with a review of personal f...

Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast ! 🎙️ In Episode 6 , Matt and Ben are back in the studio talking all things 1:64 diecast , breaking down the latest releases and sharing some honest collector opinions. 🚗 In this episode, we cover: • The newest drops from Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Inno64, Tarmac Works and more • An audience-submitted topic : • Favourite dioramas • Least liked vs most liked...

We kicked off this fortnight’s episode of The Diecast Podcast with a juicy discussion — which brand truly deserves the #2 spot behind Hot Wheels? 👀 Is it Mini GT? Pop Race? Or someone else climbing the ranks? We each share our picks (and don’t exactly agree 😅). Then we dive into all the latest diecast news and opinions from the big names — Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, and more! Expect some hot...

We talk the latest diecast announcements and answer the dreaded hypothetical question of which car we would keep if we had to get rid of our entire collection.

This episode is packed with everything a diecast fan lives for: 🎤 Rhyming Into the Episode Matt warms things up with some cheeky diecast-themed bars. You’ve been warned. 🇦🇺 Australian Diecast Expo (Adelaide) Recap We break down the sights, the exclusives, the crowds, — and the standout moments from one of Australia’s biggest diecast events of the year. 🔥 Big Brand Announcements We dive into the...

Welcome back to Episode #4 of The Diecast Podcast, where Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) dive head-first into another massive week in the 1:64 world! In this episode we cover: 🔥 Big Brand News & New Releases We break down the latest drops and announcements from all the heavy hitters — Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Tarmac Works and more. What’s hot? What’s surprising? What’s going...

Diecast collectors and content creators, Matt and Ben, get this project kicked off with the very first episode. Talking top 3 diecast brands, recent purchases, and all the diecast news from the last couple of months. Stay till the end for our hidden gem brand and what's happening with diecast expo's around the world.