The Smoking Tire

Long time friends of ours and frequent contributors Patrick Stevenson and Jason Connor join us to plug their new podcast The Motor Affair.  Given all of our familiarity we veer off track rather quickly but the product is predictablly riidiculous and entertaining. 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

Rounding out the craptacular spectacle that was 2016 we're eased into the new year by Mike Tornabene (@Mike_Tornabene) of Bro Science and GNARPM. Many of you know Mike as Dom Mazzetti but as of late he has been getting into the automotive world with going from a CTS-V, to a V12 Vantage and finally settling on a tuned McLaren 570s.  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

TST's own Thaddeus Brown has taken a vacation from his job filming in Dubai to return to the home base. After filming nearly half the content on /DRIVE and The Smoking Tire, he left to seek fame and sun burns. He's returned with tales of lawless driving, speed limits go ignored, the deletion of blinkers, turbo-charged off-roaders, and his 6-month stretch decidind what used car to buy. Should he buy a C63 AMG? Or a used Ford Raptor? What about a rally car? Maybe finance a McLaren (hint: no)? Or should he buy a BMW M3? The circle goes round and round.  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

On this episode we sit down with the director of "The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car", Damon Ristau, to talk about the importance of the VW Beetle, why he made this movie, and why a terrible car is so important. Producer Tory Alonzo joins us as well.  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 Mischa Pollock of Drunk Tech Review.  Mischa has a new show on National Geographic; Machine Impossible where he travels the world sampling all manner of strange machinery including, boats w/ tank tracks, jet packs and high speed manned air foils.   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

A significant chunk of the Jalopnik staff joins us while in town for the LA auto show while Matt delivers stories from South Africa. 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 time we're joined in studio by the Everday Driver crew along with a rotating cast of Jalopnik writers in town for the LA Auto Show. In addition we cover Paul and Todd's new film covering the evolution of the BMW M3, Matt loves the new Ferrari California and 488 whilst the rest of the world crumbles around us. 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's guest is David Patterson,  host of the YouTube channel thatdudeinblue! He started his channel and grew it organically, testing cars, attending events, and throwing wrenches. Now he's building a swapped 240SX, and has a blown Mustang GT to show for it. He's a good guy, puts out cool content, and has some great reasons why wrenching is not as easy as internet commenters make it sound.  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

We're joined by Sam (@SeenThruGlass) the man behind the Seen Through Glass YouTube channel. Sam shares a bit about his extended stay here in the states, what it's like producing a YouTube channel from the UK among myriad other topics. 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

Two of our favorite guests, Jonny Lieberman and Carlos Lago of MOTOR TREND, show up in the most 'Murica vehicles ever and create one of the funniest episodes yet. Topics include super cars, new Ferraris, selling Matt's Corvette (gasp), Carlos selling his 240 (bad idea), and how to gamble with Whiskey.  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

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez joins us as he maks a quick trip to visit California from his new home state and Americas answer to the question "just how bad can things get?"; Florida. (Note: I lived there for 8 years)  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

Today on the podcast, Road Kill Editor Elana Scherr!  She earned her stripes writing for HOT ROD, and now heads up the new entity that has become famous for totally bonkers car construction. She has more cars than you do butter knives, some of which work. We're excited for her new position, as Road Kill preachers the gospel of building fun.  Also discussed are suspicious neighbors, class car trends, Zack broke his own rule of German car ownership and bought a 2002 BMW M3, Matt goes to Mountune, and someone bought a dump truck. http://www.roadkill.com/  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.c

Aaron Robinson, Senior Editor at Car and Driver, returns! He who battles Lamborghinis, talks to us about getting his pilots license, what to do when your radio fails, how long a vintage Lambo will run for, and Matt got the Focus RS down to Mountune for some impressive power upgrades..  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 Venice local by way of the UK; Mr. Tony Rackley (aka Ferrari Tony).  Tony has lived one hell of a life and shares stories of emergency panamanian boat repairs, partying on the Sunset Strip, sailing with Sex Pistols and his love for early british punk.  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

Its been a while but we're once again joined by Doug "The Bane of CarMax" DeMuro.  Doug arrives in the splendor of a Hyundai Tucson and regails is with tails of touring this great nation in his Aston Martin Vantage, being hassled by "the man" with head in parking rules and speeding tickets of wich can be paid with alarming immediacy. In addition Matt shares his experience at The Grand Tour and we all share stories of over-eager fans. 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.I

Tom Morningstar Co-founded The Smoking Tire, shooter and editor (with others) of APEX: Story of the Hypercar, and producer of TUNED, returns!  Also, Nino Cutraro releases a rap album that he produced in Matt's basement. A very  good one. No, really.  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 once again joined by Carlos Lago. Calos shares his thoughts on the Focus RS, GT350R, Camaro SS 1LE and the McLaren 570s. Matt's Mustang project has incurred yet another setback in the form of a broken distributor but that pain was slightly alleviated by getting to spend some quality time with John Bothwell and one of his insane Pur Sang Bugatti tributes. Additionally Matt and Carlos share their experience at the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise. 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/thesm

Fresh back from Burning Man Zack shares his stories from The Playa. Jonathon Klein joins us once again to share his story of a Tesla Model S atop Mt. Baldy. Finally we cover the tuner car shootout that Matt and Zack just wrapped up with the rest of the /Drive crew. 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 a man that has proven very popular in the gaming scene on YouTube Jay of JayzTwoCents.  Jay reviews all manner of high-end gaming hardware in the PC world but as many of his fans already know he's really big into the automotive scene as well. Jay rolled up in his highly modified Nissan 370z and shares his love of track days and diving into the technical details of fine tuning a car for track and canyon duty. In addition we cover how Jay built his YouTube presence the differences between covering tech and automotive and we learn a little bit about Jay's old projects. 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 

This week we're joined by old friend and TST alumni George "Motoman" Notaras. George shares his extensive travel log, his lust for a 427 C3 Corvette and his take on the new 718 Porsche Boxter and Cayman.  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