Best AutoAlex Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep24: The FINAL Nail In The Coffin For Electric Cars? (+ ShedFest Announcement!!) 57:04

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex ShedFest tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shedfest-2026-tickets-1636688642789By The AutoAlex Podcast

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AutoAlex on The Backlash For Buying His Dream Car | EP47 1:12:13

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In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with YouTuber Alex Kersten (AutoAlex) — the man who walked away from the hugely successful Car Throttle to build his own automotive empire. Alex opens up about the pressure of going solo, what it was like to launch AutoAlex Cars and hit over 300,000 subscribers in just three weeks, and how he …

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Paul Fox on the Harsh Reality of Becoming CEO at 23 | EP48 53:53

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In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with Paul Fox of Fox Group— the man who took over his family business at just 23 and turned it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction and materials groups. Paul opens up about the pressure of stepping into leadership so young, the grief that shaped him, and the “sink or swim” moment…

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S2 Ep23: Vietnam Podcast Special: Leeches, Close Calls & An Embarrassing Bathrobe Malfunction! 1:03:36

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/autoalex Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! This week, we're in VIETNAM, to discuss our epic road trip adventure, leeches in eyes, crazy close calls and Tom's horrendous bathrobe malfunction!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Taylor from AutoAlex on The Road Trip That Broke Him | EP46 1:42:46

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In this episode of Talkin’ Shop we’re joined by Taylor from TaylorMade Cars & AutoAlex, the man who went from fixing cars in a leaky chicken shed to becoming one of YouTube’s most-loved mechanics. Taylor opens up about how it all started, selling a £25 BMW that changed his life, meeting Alex Kirsten in a Costco car park, and how one unplanned video…

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S2 Ep22: The Cars We've Bought Recently, And Audi Charged HOW MUCH For A Q7?! 1:09:31

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalexBy The AutoAlex Podcast

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David Crossley on How He Lost His Dream Job + CRAZY India Stories | EP45 2:03:19

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In this episode of the Talkin' Shop Podcast, we sit down with trucker, social media star and all-around funnyman, David Crossley. He fills us in on the ups and downs in his life over the last two years since he originally joined us on the podcast. He talks about how he lost his dream job at United Autosports (McLaren), giving us the full, unfiltere…

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S2 Ep21: Here's How Much It REALLY Cost To Fix The World’s Worst Mini 1:00:14

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/autoalex Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! MATTWOOD TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mattwood-2025-tickets-1671950331449By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep20: Why Is Renault The ONLY Manufacturer That Makes Desirable EVs? 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

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Sign up for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalexBy The AutoAlex Podcast

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Ben Collins (Ex-Stig): Top Gear Secrets, F1's Big Problem & Real Bond Stunts 1:35:23

3M ago1:35:23

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On Talkin' Shop this week, we sit down with Ben Collins (ex-Stig), where he shares Top Gear's craziest moment, how he hid his identity (including the famous Michael Schumacher cameo), and why modern F1 cars are too heavy for great racing. We dig into Ben's racing background, teammate rivalry, favourite road car (Porsche Carrera GT), and how blockbu…

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S2 Ep19: We Hosted Our First Hill Climb Event (And It Was INSANE!) 1:03:32

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Find all your FEBI parts here: https://www.febi.com/en/By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Top Dead Center on The REALITY of Car Build Content + £150M Auction Madness! 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Edwin and Will of Top Dead Center (TDC), where they talk all things cars, content and chaos! From buying a fire-damaged Porsche 911 straight from a scrapyard to having their humble FTO auctioned up to a ridiculous £150 million on eBay, the lads share the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of bu…

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S2 Ep18: I Promised I Wouldn't Buy Any More Cars... 46:10

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalexBy The AutoAlex Podcast

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The Review JLR Didn’t Want + €6,000 Speeding Fines | Driven+ 1:43:46

4M ago1:43:46

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with Max Haftavani from Driven+ to talk about his journey from hosting car meets at his family’s pub in Wales to building a 50,000-strong YouTube community. Max opens up about the review that put him on JLR’s radar — releasing his take on the Range Rover Sport SV before the embargo lifted, a…

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Phil McGovern on Starting Caffeine & Machine, Angry Local Residents and Overseas Plans 1:19:27

4M ago1:19:27

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with Phil McGovern, the visionary behind Caffeine & Machine, at one of his latest venues—The Bowl. Phil opens up about the brand’s journey from a café in Dubai to a cultural movement that bridges automotive enthusiasm, community, and lifestyle. They dig into the origins of Caffeine & Machine…

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S2 Ep17: Italian Police Fined Me For 'Modifying' My Car! 47:59

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S2 Ep16: Should We Buy The Queen's Range Rover? 58:58

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalexBy The AutoAlex Podcast

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Paul Wallace: The Real Story Behind Supercars of London 2:11:47

5M ago2:11:47

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Paul Wallace, the creator of Supercars of London, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the real journey behind his success. From spotting Lamborghinis in Knightsbridge as a teenager to buying his own before turning 25, Paul shares the highs, lows, and everything in between. We dive into how h…

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S2 Ep15: How Did Tavarish End Up Buying A Fire Damaged $2,000,000 Hypercar? 1:26:30

5M ago1:26:30

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalexBy The AutoAlex Podcast

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WelderFabber Shares His Story - His Father, Lessons in Business & Clashing With The Mafia 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by WelderFabber (AKA Barry Martin or Baz) at his fabrication workshop in Preston, where he shares his story for the first time on any podcast. He talks about how he learned to weld from a very young age, how his Father taught him everything he knows and what it was like, tragically, losing him. He also …

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S2 Ep14: Our V8 Discovery Broke Down In The Worst Possible Place! 1:02:34

6M ago1:02:34

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex We've been away for a few weeks, so here's a long overdue catch up, a story of V8 Discovery woe and your questions answered! Plus, we've got a new game we think you'll love!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Every Trade Chris on How He Built His Business & The Worst Loss He's Ever Made! 1:51:13

6M ago1:51:13

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Chris Shaw from Every Trade, where he tells us the full, unfiltered story of how he started his company, including the mistakes he's made along the way and some of the biggest losses he's made. He also talks about his upbringing – from growing up poor to living in his dream house, entrepreneurship, a…

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Marc 'Elvis' Priestley on The Worst Wheeler Dealers Build & Being an F1 Mechanic for McLaren 1:48:42

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter, F1 broadcaster and former F1 mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley. He talks us through his career, telling us the story of how he got into F1 as the lead mechanic for McLaren, and then after leaving, how he got into being a presenter for Wheeler Dealers, meeting Mike for the fi…

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S2 Ep13: My Classic Is Uneconomical To Repair (But I'm Doing It Anyway!) 1:03:14

7M ago1:03:14

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Get an extra 10% off your Vax SpotWash Max Pet-Design & Car with the code AUTO10: https://www.vax.co.uk/carpet-cleaners-and-washers/spot-cleaners/car-cleaning-range?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BrandSocial&utm_campaign=AutoAlex&utm_term=SpotWashCarCleaning This week, Rory reveals how much more money he's spending on his classic (it'll make you win…

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Mike Brewer on The REAL Story Behind The Stolen Fiesta & The Current State of The Car Industry 1:21:59

7M ago1:21:59

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Starting Season 2 of Talkin' Shop off with a bang, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter and car trader-turned-TV-presenter, Mike Brewer at his dealership, One Automotive, where we talk all things cars, his career, and the current state of the automotive industry. Most notably, he tells us about originally being offered a presenting role on Top…

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S2 Ep12: Will The Grand Tour's Shock New Line Up Be A Hit? 1:07:28

7M ago1:07:28

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex This week, we discuss The Grand Tour's shock new line-up, we answer your Keep Or Quit dilemma and we introduce a new game you're going to love! Plus, Taylor and Rory agree on a deal Alex simply can't fathom!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep11: Thank You For An Incredible ShedFest 2025! 55:56

7M ago55:56

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Get an extra 10% off your Vax SpotWash Max Pet-Design & Car with the code AUTO10: https://www.vax.co.uk/carpet-cleaners-and-washers/spot-cleaners/car-cleaning-range?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BrandSocial&utm_campaign=AutoAlex&utm_term=SpotWashCarCleaning In this week's ShedFest special, we look back at an amazing weekend of incredible cars, dang…

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S2 Ep10: Shall We Force Alex To Conquer His Biggest Fear? 1:13:07

8M ago1:13:07

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Go to https://www.manual.co/AUTOALEX to get started and when you do, you’ll get 50% of your first order! VOTE for which car you'd buy! - https://strawpoll.com/XOgOVrK8Qn3By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep9: All Of Our Project Cars Are Broken! 1:03:13

8M ago1:03:13

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex This week, we discuss the highs and MANY lows of Project Car life, what's going on with DriveTribe's V10 MX-5 projects, daily-drivable tow cars and if one of you guys should sell the track car to go on a holiday of a lifetime!…

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S2 Ep8: They Finally Made A Car That Can Drive Upside Down! 55:19

8M ago55:19

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FIND OF THE WEEK POLL: Which car would you choose? https://strawpoll.com/NoZrz9JkDZ3By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep7: How We Almost Got Kicked Off A Plane During Take Off! 1:15:37

8M ago1:15:37

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SIGN UP for a one pound per month Shopify trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/autoalex This week, we discuss JDM modern classics for £10,000, the latest car news and how our race to Bruges VERY nearly resulted in us getting kicked off an aeroplane!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep6: Is This The End For My Supercharged BMW? 56:53

9M ago56:53

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Go to https://www.manual.co/AUTOALEX to get started and when you do, you’ll get 50% of your first order! VOTE for which dad car you'd buy! https://strawpoll.com/1MnwkLp5Mn7By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Daniel Ashville's INCREDIBLE Story of How He Built His Business | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP35 1:54:32

9M ago1:54:32

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Daniel Ashville to talk about how he built his business, talking about the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way, plus the exclusive never-before-heard story of how it was almost stolen from him by a large investment firm! We also discuss his recent decision to stop running lorries and how t…

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S2 Ep5: The Grand Tour Is Back (But Not How We Know It!) 1:06:33

9M ago1:06:33

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Sign up for a one pound per month Shopify trial at shopify.co.uk/autoalex This week, we discuss The Grand Tour news, written off cars and whether you should consider buying them, gated manual Ferraris and what first cars we’d buy with a budget of £5000!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep4: The Secret To YouTube Success! 1:22:18

9M ago1:22:18

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Go to https://www.manual.co/AUTOALEX to get started and when you do, you’ll get 50% of your first order! This week, we find the best spicy dad cars for £5000, Rory brings us the latest automotive news and YouTuber Jack McNeil tells us how TikTok landed him his dream job (and the secrets to making YouTube a success!)…

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Becky Giles on Transporting Livestock & The State of British Farming | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP34 1:06:55

9M ago1:06:55

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Becky Giles to discuss what it was like at 18 driving HGVs, transporting livestock, running a haulage business and the current state of farming in Britain. Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable sav…

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S2 Ep3: When To Give Up On A Project Car! 50:59

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Sign up for a one pound per month Shopify trial at shopify.co.uk/autoalex This week, we find the best V8 sports cars for £5000, Alex decides whether to keep or quit Big Pete the Land Rover Discovery money pit, and Rory brings us the latest automotive news!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S2 Ep2: How Fixing Cars Changed My Life! 1:21:25

10M ago1:21:25

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Find all your FEBI parts here: https://www.febi.com/en/ This week, we chat to mechanic turned business owner Tom Lenthall about his early life and the path that led him to starting his own successful specialist garage! Plus, we tackle your Find Of The Week critera and answer your questions!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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One Man, Two Levers Shares His Worst Tyre Fitting Stories | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP33 51:49

10M ago51:49

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by One Man Two Levers (Jon) to discuss what it's like being a commercial tyre fitter, how dangerous it can be doing roadside callouts and the worst jobs he's had to do, including some things you might not know about the industry. Stick around till the end! *Thanks to Jon for coming on the podcast!* Take…

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S2 Ep1: We're Back! 1:01:48

10M ago1:01:48

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Sign up for a one pound per month Shopify trial at shopify.co.uk/autoalex After a 2 month hiatus, the Autoalex Podcast is back. This episode, we address why we’ve been away, discuss the latest automotive news and show you what cars we’d buy on a £2000 budget!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Shaun Thomson on Making Videos & The Challenges of Running a Transport Company | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP32 57:06

10M ago57:06

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Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of TEN Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code TALKINSHOP at https://huel.com/talkinshop (Minimum £60 purchase). In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Shaun Thomson, where we discuss the challenges of running your own transport business, making content for YouTube, and how he feels he…

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Heavy Low n Slow Talks Heavy Haulage & His Obsession with Old Cars | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP31 1:04:03

10M ago1:04:03

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Get Huel today with this exclusive offer of 10% OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/TALKINSHOP (Use code "TALKINSHOP" at checkout). In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Richard Jackson aka Heavy Low n Slow to talk about being a heavy haulage truck driver, his love (or obsession) with buying old cars and why he's decided to start his o…

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Jake Nicholls (Tru7) on Running a Multimillion Construction Business | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP30 1:11:19

11M ago1:11:19

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Get Huel today with this exclusive offer of 10% OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/TALKINSHOP (Use code "TALKINSHOP" at checkout). In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Jake Nicholls, Managing Director of Tru7 Group, to talk about what it's like running a multimillion-pound construction vehicle company with thousands of vehicles, the …

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Pete White & Captain Slow | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP29 2:23:01

11M ago2:23:01

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Pete White and Brian (Captain Slow) to discuss what it was really like working together at White's Transport Services, why their chemistry works so well and why Pete pretends to be mean to Brian. They also tell the nightmare story of how a full tank of Tallow exploded in their car park along with the…

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S1 Ep63: WHY NISSAN AND HONDA ARE JOINING FORCES TO FIGHT CHINA! 1:07:12

12M ago1:07:12

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TRY HOLY! https://uk.weareholy.com/ALEXPOD Get £5 off your first Holy order with code 'ALEXPOD5' Get 10% off any following Holy orders with code 'ALEXPOD'By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Trucker Oak | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP28 54:39

12M ago54:39

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Trucker Oak (Amelie Foster) to talk about what it's like being a young female HGV driver, transporting stage equipment for the biggest artists and bands in the world (at Stagetruck). We also talk about driving in Europe and the best/worst places to drive. Truckeroak: https://www.instagram.com/trucker…

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S1 Ep62: THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT AS A CAR LOVER! 56:34

12M ago56:34

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This week, we discuss the best places to visit as a car lover, we answer your questions, and talk through what ridiculous car Taylor has bought.By The AutoAlex Podcast

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S1 Ep60: IF YOU COULD OUTLAW ONE MANUFACTURER, WHICH WOULD IT BE? 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

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This week, we're recording live from Alex's latest vehicular purchase to discuss which manufacturers we'd outlaw if we had the power! Plus, Taylor forgets his passport, Rory outs Alex as a snorer and we go skiing!By The AutoAlex Podcast

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Mark Richardson (Mditch84) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP27 1:08:53

1y ago1:08:53

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Mark Richardson (Mditch84) to talk about what it's like working in forestry as a digger driver, building roads in some of the most beautiful places in Northern England, how dangerous it can be handling logs (with some of the scary near misses he's seen) and what it's like bringing his dog, Jenson, to…

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S1 Ep59: HOW FAR CAN YOU LEGALLY DRIVE WITH NO MOT? 1:08:15

1y ago1:08:15

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TRY HOLY! https://uk.weareholy.com/ALEXPOD Get £5 off your first Holy order with code 'ALEXPOD5' Get 10% off any following Holy orders with code 'ALEXPOD' This week, we discuss the legalities of driving with no MOT, answer your car advice questions and chat about cars we've bought and what we have for sale!…