The Smoking Tire

Ed Zitron is the CEO of EZPR, a national tech and business public relations agency. He is also the author of tech and culture newsletter “Where’s your Ed At?” And writes for Business Insider. On this episode Ed explains why AI will hurt us but not when it comes to jobs; the problem with seeking perpetual growth; the failed hope of crypto (and what drove it); Ed's excellent analysis on the original appeal of Twitter and how it's eroding; why we idolize founders; and whether or not tech has done anything for us lately. https://ez.substack.com/ Recorded April 6, 2023 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE dash cam. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200. Get some Birddogs and a free Yeti style tumbler with code TIRE at https://www.birddogs.com/collections/pants?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=smokingtire Gonna buy some Dillon Optics sunglasses? Go to the TST partner

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new 2023 BMW M2, which is bigger/stronger/faster than the last one; Does that make it better? Then the guys discuss a known Ferrari scam that has returned to haunt the world; riding the turbo motorcycle; Matt's surprising new interest in a classic American car; what the M Drivers pack actually is; the best two-car garage for under $100k; and cars that over-delivered for their price. Recorded April 4, 2023 Don’t forget to check out NASCAR Legends Presented by GEICO at Bristol on Dirt this Sunday, April 9th at 7:00PM Eastern on FOX.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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://

It's Formula Drift's Vaughn Gittin Jr!! We talk about that new  electronic handbrake he developed for Ford; what parts of Ultra 4 Racing  he still finds challenging (and what came easy); the incredible new  shock technology on his truck; how RTR grew from an idea to an OEM  partner; what he likes about his Mach-E; what it took to make the Mach-E  1400; which exotic car he just bought; supercar let-downs; drag racing  an FD car against the Hoonicorn; his fastest entry speed (you won't  believe it); his favorite subject in school; and more! Recorded April 2, 2023 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Inst

We talk about the new Lamrboghini Revuelto; the  book "There are no accidents"; and the new M2 in the driveway. Then we answer questions about cars that are universally loved that we never warmed too; why buying a 90s car might be more reliable than something brand new; what to replace an M3 with; how to handle social media; and more. Recorded March 29, 2023 Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://www.vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE dash cam. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Click

Matt attended the NASCAR race in Austin with Tom  Segura and has many stories! Dinner with Jenson Button; a zip line; talking semi trucks with Super Troopers; how Thrifty rental cars could get REAL expensive; and driving Tom's Deman Motorsports 911 GT3. How does it compare to Matt's 4.5-liter Spyder? You'll find out.Then we answer Patreon questions about: to IS500 or CT5-V Blackwing; how to handle your first track day; the watch for the subtle man; the effect of influencers on press launches; what you replace a BMW M2 with; and more!Recorded March 27, 2023 Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE dash cam. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200. Want your question answered? Wa

Andrew Comrie-Picard has done all the things with cars one could dream of. He was a professional rally driver for Mitsubishi and Ford, winning trophies for each. He has competed in Formula Drift, stunt driven for Hollywood stars, and helped design and test the course for the Netflix show "Hyperdrive". We talk about but our main focus is his INSANE adventure driving F-250 Arctic Trucks across Northern Canada and the Northwestern Passage. Polar bears. Sinking car. Balloon tires. Helicopters. You won't believe this story.https://transglobalcar.com/copytgc/tpost/xjhy9ukb01-andrew-comrie-picardFollow the next expedition: https://transglobalcar.com/news Recorded March 21, 2023  Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!Make sure you don’t miss out on the awesome road course racing action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 26th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX.Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% disc

Mike Spinelli is a long-time journalist, TV producer/host, and one of our funniest and wisest friends. He was the founder of Jalopnik, helped build /DRIVE (Now The/DRIVE). He's currently producing "American Tuned with Rob Dahm" for Top Gear's YouTube channel and the new docu-series "Win the Weekend" for IMSA. We talk about this year's IMSA stories (and drama), sucker-fan cars, witnessing McMurtry's science project, HAAS's Russian troubles, Mike's Jaguar daily, sweaters, teal Mustangs, and plenty of other funny stories.Recorded March 16, 2023ny stories. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! Make sure you don’t miss out on the awesome road course racing action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 26th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX. 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. Want your question answered? Want to wa

Stephan Papadakis is the founder of Papadakis Racing which has more Formula D podiums under its belt than any other team. After developing his skill set building record-holding FWD dragsters, Stephan turned his attention to the growing sport of drifting and has since made quite a name for himself and for good reason. Papadakis racing has built several championship-winning cars for Frederic Aasbo, built Ryan Tuerck's FD Corolla, and Jhonnattan Castro's GR86. In this episode we talk about: How many cars they build per year; why they don't do viral projects; why there's more 4-cylinders in FD these days; the pros and cons of big displacement; a weird head issue; how the cars evolve between seasons; what's up with his weird RAV4 project; and more! Recorded March 14, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDKsGMP27sI-7P-r6cTWVQhttps://papadakisracing.com/ Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the pl

Matt is back from scouting the Southern route for Road & Track's "Smoky 600" event and tells us about the good roads and where to visit; Zack went to the launch for the Hummer EV SUV; the government might address the fast/heavy EV SUV issue. Patreon questions include: Who made the best cars in a specific decade; is more displacement the answer; what dream car "Turducken" would we build; whether or not to track the same type of car you daily; do fun EV commuter cars exist?; why Porsche might be stifling 911 production; where do Matt and Zack disagree; and more!https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/ Recorded March 13, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% disco

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss: the Top 3 worst moments in their careers (and what they taught us); bad cars we reviewed; a fake Ferrari; and our 3 favorite race tracks.  Then we answer Patreon questions about: To GT-S or Corvette; A good $15k daily for a BMW fan; what the government should do about fast cars; whether or not you should get the upgraded stereo; cars we regret owning; and more! Recorded March 5, 2023 Make sure you don’t miss out on the action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 12th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX. It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/th

Tesla is forced to open their superchargers for everyone; Matt rants about phrasing; Subway's optimistic sizing vs Jersey Mikes; Cayman GTS vs 4.0; GT86 vs Supra; why you should love Aston Martin; should you daily an old car? And remembering Matt's brother-in-law, John Stein; Recorded March 2, 2023 Make sure you don’t miss out on the action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 12th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX. It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://

Jake Thiewes is a digital creator and the founder of Out Motorsports, an organization for LGBTQ driving enthusiasts. His extensive track experience led to OM organizing events at road courses and Rally-X, and partnering with OEMs. In addition, Jake does video and written reviews for OM. We talk about Jake's drive in the new Chevy Colorado; disappearing headlight controls; when a slower race car is better than a fast one; the case of the recurring oil leak; what's broken about HPDE and racing instruction; the importance of community; and the responsibility of trail blazing. https://www.outmotorsports.com/drivers/jake-thiewes/https://www.outmotorsports.com/https://www.instagram.com/outmotorsports/?hl=en Recorded February 24, 2023 Make sure you don’t miss out on the action and tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 5th at 3:30 PM Eastern on FOX. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TIRE20 at https:

Iain is the founder and director of Cheshire Classic Cars, which restores and sells rare metal from, Bentleys to Ferraris, rally special to open-wheeled race cars. His YouTube channel, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, frequently features the cars of Harry Metcalfe, who entrusts his Lamborghinis to Tyrrell. That's quite an endorsement. On this episode Iain tells us about opening his shop in his early 20s; undercharging for Ferrari work; how 3D printing has changed his profession; parts that are impossible to source; what people get wrong when they fix or restore a car; why he loves the Espada and the Lagonda; BMW's gem; colors he wants to see more of; and a lot more. https://www.cheshireclassiccars.co.uk/restoration-projects/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pQT90JBqbMHSVLtbJBvyw Recorded February 19, 2023 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/thesmokingtirep

Matt is back from the Route to Vine and gives his take on the Bentley GT V8 S;  Why filming the GT3 RS was so hard;  our 5 greatest road trips; what separates "supercar" from "sportscar"; how WE would build a fun, affordable sports car; 992 vs 991; blowing up an RX-7; what to drive in Iceland; and more!   Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, February 26th at 3:30PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://ww

Kyle Conner is the host and creator of the Out of Spec Studios and YouTube Channel. He is an expert of emerging technologies in the automotive space, especially EVs and autonomous technology.On this episode we talk about why EV chargers don't deliver their advertised kW; why the expensive Teslas are getting worse while the cheap ones get better; towing with the Rivian; riding in a driverless taxi; the weird Austrian EV he can't register; his EV 3-wheeler; why putting electric drive-trains in old cars isn't worth it; why the Mercedes EQS braking system is so strange compared to its peers; and a lot more!https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecReviews/videoshttps://outofspecstudios.com/ Recorded February 19, 2023 Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, February 26th at 3:30PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your f

It's a crew show! Matt rode in a terrible Uber and lived to tell the tale. We did 800 miles in the Mach-E to see Bert Kreischer perform at the Mullet Arena in Tempe, AZ so we'll be talking about the drive, BlueCrusie issues, charging, and the show. Then, we respond to the comments on Jonny Lieberman's appearance using some hard numbers about water usage for mining. Plus, Q&A about Panamera vs AMG 63; using EVs in Canada; Camaro Z28 vs SS 1LE; and more! Recorded February 13, 2023 It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Tune in to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern on FOX. 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram

Andreas Bovensiepen is the CEO of Alpina, the famous company that takes BMWs and turns them into some of the fastest and most exclusive sleepers available. Alpina Automobiles was founded in 1965 by Andreas' father, Burkard Bovensiepen. That company started out in typewriters before moving into textiles and ultimately, building fast cars. We know which we prefer. We ask about how the company started; about his experience working for BMW before going to Alpina; attempting to put a V12 in a Z8; why putting an automatic in a car was a good idea; why racing is important; the reason for reasoning behind those famous 20-spoke wheels; why he bought an NSX; and what he thinks of BMW's new grills.Recorded February 10, 2023 It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Tune in to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern on FOX. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded?

Peter Lenkov is a screen writer and producer who has worked in TV and film. Of note, he wrote "Demolition Man", and has been a writer/producer on "Son in Law", "24", "CSI:NY", MacGyver", "Hawaii Five-O", and the "Magnum P.I." reboot, among many other shows.  Peter tells us about his incredible rise to success at 24; the weird pen-name he used on his script; walking out of his own movie premier; how "Demolition Man" came to be; why he loves "Hawaii 5.0"; how they chose the cars in his movies; how the 3 seashells work; and so much more!https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006997/ Recorded February 8, 2023Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TIRE. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on Super Bowl Fifty Seven and get TWO HUNDRED IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY. Minimum age and eligibility restrict

Oh man what a ride, especially the heat at the end! It's always a good show when Jonny is in the hot seat. Topics include: why the complaints about the Rivian R1S are misguided; off-roading the new Silverado ZR2; something broke on his Rivian R1T; the worst flight:driving time ratios; the strange tax bill from his Pikes Peak run; Tesla's crash standards; responding to criticism of MotorTrend's reporting on Tesla; and (this was the big one)  Jonny's opinion of people who criticize precious metal mining in relation to EVs. Strap in!Recorded January 2, 2023 Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TIRE. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on Super Bowl Fifty Seven and get TWO HUNDRED IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY. Minimum age and eligibility restrictions apply. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-

Podcast at a race track! We are sitting up above the incredible temporary NASCAR track inside the LA Coliseum. 11 months out of the year this is a grass-covered football field but right now it is a tarmac short track with concrete walls, catch fences, and even rumble strips. We talk about NASCAR's move to attract new audiences; why this short track shouldn't be dismissed; why it's a great live sporting event; and Matt's introduction to Cypress Hill. Then we do a deep dive on the 911 Dakar; why it's great but most people shouldn't buy it; how country club tracks solve a problem but can create a new one; the best sporty car for arthritis; the best sound-deprivation chamber for $15k; the "end of police stops"; and more. Recorded February 1, 2023 Get your tickets at nascarclash.com or if you can’t make it to the race, be sure to tune in to the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, February 5th at 8:00 PM Eastern on FOX! Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box!  Want