The Smoking Tire

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 Thing with Magnus Walker", where he takes you for a ride in icons like the Mercedes 300SL, Ford GT (all 3 generations!), Porsche 930, and more. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, talk about his time with the Maserati...

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 the Bridgestone Winter Driving academy, all-seasons vs snow tires; when maintenance should be priced into a negotiation; what car we would drive on Mars; which car to buy for Auto-X; and more!  Recorded on Feb 10, 2022   Want to find the ri...

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 Performance Car of the Year test, which had them ripping the fastest cars available around Monticello. We also hear about Travis' cautionary Lotus tale; Kyle's E30 ownership; some of their upcoming events; the Hyundai Elantra N; the new Golf R; and...

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 training that comes with it; the car Matt secretly bought; watches; whether dealerships will ever go away; a fan's letter about emissions; Barret Jackson madness; and more.  Recorded on February 5, 2022  Want to find the right parts for you c...

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 thoughts on EVs; Bill Cosby; his tour; and his new book! https://tomsegura.com/book Recorded on February 4, 2022   Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to http://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more...

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 vs Mk8 GTIs, why you should resist FOMO, what classes to talk when you buy a supercar, and more. Recorded Feb 3, 2022 Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to http://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or m...

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 millions of views) and their cold opens are legendary.  We talk about how they got started; they're favorite cars; a CRAZY moment that happened during their Ford GT shoot; driving in Canada; the Rivian; the LFA; what true luxury is; and more...

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 is one of the most well-known and respected  automotive/motorsports photographers in the world. He's made a name for himself by capturing exciting moments in drifting, desert racing, and hill climbing. He's a kind person who not only shoots...

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 Chris' cars, the hypercar problem, Ferrari manuals, the 992 GT3, making content for the internet vs TV, the evolution of journalism, content creators, making money on YouTube, crashing things, Chump Car racing, getting stuck in the mountains, Cle...

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 answer questions about GR86 vs Boxster, owning vs financing, fun family cars, and watches! Recorded on January 19, 2022 Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store.   Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch,...

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 that boggles the mind and deserves standing ovations. He loops his own voice, layering it to create beats and melodies that lead to hilarious punchlines. "Unique" is an understatement. It's hard to describe what he does (check him out on YouTu...

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 his road trip in the Audi S3; and Zack went drifting...sort of.    Plus we answer fan questions about blank-check builds, used vs new parts, SUV dailies, Lucid vs S-Class, and more. Follow us: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman   Watch our ca...

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 viewing for any car enthusiast. If you don't follow him, you should. IG: @jasoncammisa IG: @jasoncammisa   https://www.youtube.com/hagerty   Find Valvoline now at your local auto parts store.   Go to  https://www.blackvue.com/TST  and use the pr...

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 muscle car community. He has put tens of thousands of miles on his '68 Charger, using  it in Bull Run,  auto-X, and cross-country drives. He's also the proud owner of a home-made Charger Daytona, which is currently getting a Hellephant moto...

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 and Rutledge Wood. We talk about his crazy jump on Top Gear; cars he loves; cars he sold; what he wants to buy; comedy; anxiety; and his new special,  " It's Scary in Here ", which is free to watch on YouTube .     https://youtu.be/pFSZQsqH...

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 all about. Matt Farah and Zack Klapman go through each category to compare notes. Plus, Matt drove the insane Lamborghini SCV12 on track, and we answer Patreon questions about EV swaps, E90 mods, our favorite Gran Turismo design, and watches...

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 Doug hates paint to sample, Porsche issues, the problematic rise of car prices, why he'll never have a Carrera GT, the bet he made with Matt, fan Q&A, and a TON more.    https://www.carsandbids.com https://www.youtube.com/c/DougDeMuro @dougd...

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 a track day, fell in love with the driving, and decided to become a race car driver. He has done just that, working his way up through late model stocks cars to the Xfinity series. He dailies an R32 GT-R and a C7 Corvette, drifts a C6 Corvet...

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 years, and has an enthusiasm for the sport that comes through in his voice and his demeanor. We wanted to hear how he got his start but we also heard about: his philosophy behind work; the wardrobe rules of Enterprise car rental; his crazy truc...

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 Zack's M3. Plus, we talk to listeners about Phaeton problems, 718 GT4 sedans, finding a lost car, and what we would build for $15,000.   Watch our new series! https://youtu.be/AIncQODpC8s    Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire14 and use code sm...

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 Gurney, and Carrol Shelby, just to name a few. His company (started by his father), Justice Brothers, has been a presence in multiple forms of racing for 75 years. They sponsored 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons, and both A.J. Foyt...

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 cars.  Their podcast, “The Car Debate”, focuses on answering viewer dilemmas in finding fun cars that also meet their budget and needs. Recorded 12/5/2021 https://www.everydaydriver.com/ (This show happened all a sudden while Zack was out o...

Thaddeus Brown is one of the OG members of TST. He joined in 2009, only a few months after it was founded, and served as a camera op, DP, and crazy-ideas person for many years. The All Cars go to Heaven idea was his. He has since gone on to shoot and direct for numerous media outlets and creative agencies.  We talk about our new series (sponsored by @ebaymotors), the RAM TRX, a car problem we try...

These are some of the big brains that decide what a Lotus car should look like, feel like, and what the company should do next.    Russell Carr has been working for Lotus since 1990 and was appointed head of design in 2014. His work can be seen in the Lotus Esprit facelift, Europa S, Evora, and upcoming Evija.   Gavan Kershaw has been the Director of Attributes and Product Integrity since 2017. He...

Sonja Reid does a lot of very cool things. She is a gamer, Twitch broadcaster, car enthusiast, and podcaster. She's in the Gamers Guinness World Records and she's on a YouTube show with Conan O'Brien. After meeting her at the Radford launch, we knew we had to get her on the show and she didn't disappoint. We talk about her love of cars, the hilarious successor to her first car, searching for her d...