Best Dinner With Racers Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.295 – DINNER BITES: FlyingSparks Garage (Emily & Aaron Reeves) 39:24

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Who would have thought this pair of High School sweethearts from small-town Texas would become YouTube sensations? Well, actually they did… sorta. Meeting at a young age, Aaron Reeves comes from a long line of mechanics, while his wife, Emily, spent her formative years working as a model, living overseas for an extended time as her career blossomed…

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Mustang GTD Drive; Czinger Factory of WTF; Q&A 2:05:22

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Driving the Mustang GTD; we toured the Czinger and Divergent 3D factory; Matt tells us about the great Mustang day of 2025; and we answer a whole lot of Patreon questions including: Cars that journos loved but failed to sell? Top automotive pilgrimages Why do RVs people choose Wranglers? E34 BMW: better than E36 or no? Prettiest Mustang ever? Next …

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The WORST Door Handles; a Free Car; Leno's Bill 1:38:46

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What's the WORST door handle ever? Plus, towing in used luxury vs a new F-150: Matt's upcoming drive in 4 legendary Mustangs; an early look at the new, improved Streets of Willow; a FREE car shows up; our thoughts on Leno's Bill, and Patreon question include: How do we downsize our car payment: lease or buy? Most played out current design trend How…

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Driving the 1,250HP Czinger 21C VMax 1:46:24

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It has 1,250HP, a skeleton like you've never seen, broke 5 track records in 5 days, looks like an alien spacecraft, and we drove it: It's the Czinger 21C VMax. Patreon questions include: Countach stolen Dream podcast guests Best bad driving position Is a 200k mile Audi S4 a good idea? That new Audi TT C concept Why are 992.1 prices going up?? The b…

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Nissan Z Nismo manual(!); Robots; BMW Bike Review; Power:Weight 1:37:23

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Bikes, robots, hypercars, oh my! On this episode, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the robot Olympics; their drives in the 1,750HP SSC Tuatara; power-to-weight ratios of their own cars vs some famous ones; the manual Nissan Z Nismo; review a BMW motorcycle; and answer Patreon questions about: Porsche wireless EV charging Our thoughts on low ride…

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Larry Chen 1:41:58

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Larry Chen is one of the most skilled and famous automotive photographers of this generation. His clients include auto companies, race car drivers, organizers, events, and everything in between. Most recently, he's known for his video series on Hagerty that showcases car culture around the world. From underground clubs in Tokyo to royalty in Asia, …

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Jonny Lieberman 1:56:49

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Jonny Lieberman is back for a weird whiskey tasting at to talk about: His drive in the RUF Rodeo; why he likes certain Cadillac EVs; whether or not he would buy a Rivian again; his YouTube channel; why barrels on the ground make things taste different than barrels near the roof; getting drunk in Scotland; his feelings on fake gears in EVs; and more…

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Driven: Totem SuperGT, the 670HP Carbon Alfa Clone 1:41:28

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman tell of their drive in the incredible, carbon-fiber-constructed piece of unobtanium that is the Totem SuperGT. It's an homage to the legendary Alfa GTV/A cars. Does it do the original justice? Is it overpriced? Plus, Chrysler might make an off-road minivan. Patreon questions include: Should my teenager get a Miata or an …

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Crew, RUF Rodeo, and Parker's HUGE Win 1:29:21

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman might have driven their rarest car yet: the RUF Rodeo. Does a 7-figure rally car have something cheaper cars don't? Will they sell any of them? And what's Zack's issue with the buying market? Plus, an update on the Meyers Manx problem; NASCAR driver and friend of the show, Parker Kligerman, finally has his best day ever …

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Ep.294 – DINNER BITES: Speed Academy (Dave Pratte & Peter Tarach) 40:02

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One of the most authentic YouTube channels dedicated to streetcar mods, Speed Academy hosts Dave Pratte and Peter Tarach bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to add true authenticity to the medium. Long-time writer and journalists in the automotive, and specifically sport compact / tuner world, the Canadian duo decided to start their own YouT…

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Zack's Game Show; M5 Touring (Again); Aston Vanquish Review 1:36:18

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Zack has a new automotive game show; take 2 on the BMW M5 touring; reviewing the new Aston Martin Vanquish; and we almost run out of gas in the same car, separately. Recorded August 19, 2025 Zack Klapman's Drivers' Test: https://youtu.be/NcdQ69Om6ro?si=kHVU_JV37pRXg1wJ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tir…

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2025 Monterey Car Week Stories 1:21:00

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The complete run down of our Monterey Car Week 2025! Matt's new Manx worked perfectly (well, almost); the cars we saw; the events we saw; how to participate; the car NOT to bring to Monterey; and more! Recorded August 18, 2025 Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partn…

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Larry Kosilla's Extreme Detailing 1:36:40

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What's it take to clean a disgusting car that hasn't been touched in decades? Larry Kosilla knows. He is one of the most skilled and well-known car detailers in the world. His new show, "Extreme Detailing", on Discovery+ highlights how grimy cars get a glow-up. He also tells us about: his experience owning a Porsche GT3; his love of his Ford Model …

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Sam Fane of Seen Through Glass 1:30:31

1M ago1:30:31

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Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass on YT) drops by from the UK to talk about the Cadillac Blackwing he's driving; his comical Ferrari 360 restoration; making content; what to look at during Monterey car week; and more! Recorded August 10, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/@seenthroughglass https://seenthroughglass.online/ DeleteMe Take control of your data an…

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Ep.293 – DINNER BITES: Kristen Lee 33:06

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Kristen Lee is a lifelong car nerd who has been solely focused on car journalism ever since her Dad introducer her to model cars. A leader in the modern landscape of automotive writing, Kristen has worked for just about every major car publication out there, now working as both an on-camera host and the Senior Features Editor for MotorTrend. If tha…

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SSC Tuatara Review; No More Regs; Merc EVs 1:41:26

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We drove the 1750HP SSC Tuatara! What a thing it was! How's it feel? Compare to a Bugatti or a Pagani or a Koenigsegg? Is it worth the money? And what about that record thing... Plus, Mercedes stops selling EVs in CA; fuel economy standards end: what does it mean?; and we answer Patreon questions including: Why do old cars have "patina" and newer c…

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The Dallas Show! 1:12:33

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TST Live in Dallas, TX! Who can create the best 5-car garage for this city? What's the best location for a NASCAR race that ISN'T a race track? And we roast a lot of our fans' cars. What a show! Thanks to everyone who came out! Filmed Live from The Shop Club in Dallas Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with qu…

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The Houston Show! 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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TST went to Houston, TX! In this show, Zack and Matt compete to make the most "Houston-like" dream garage; talk about the Tesla diner; hypothesize why Cadillacs learned to turn; and ROAST a bunch of cars submitted by our amazing fans. Thanks to EVERYONE who came to see us. We will be back. Recorded July 24, 2025 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm…

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M5 Touring Review; 715HP 911T Drive; Car Thieves! 1:29:45

2M ago1:29:45

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We give our take on the new M5 Touring; review the insanely powerful 715HP Porsche 911T built by Flat6Motorsports; and answer your questions about: Is the C4 ZR1 worth the price over the LT1? Keep my allocation for one cool car or go for two cheaper cars: one fun and one practical? Manual swap dream: Ferrari 458 or Porsche 718 RS? What car to buy t…

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Ep.292 - DINNER BITES: Drew Perlmutter, The Vintage Bike Lifestyle 37:26

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Drew Perlmutter defines authenticity and someone who is true to himself. Learning about motorcycles later in life, Drew quickly jumped all-in to the lifestyle, becoming a vintage bike enthusiast who has gone on rides that range from travelling to the arctic circle, Baja 1000, and beyond. Finding a way to make a living out of his hobby, Drew works a…

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Ep.291 - DINNER BITES: Rutledge Wood, Now a Racecar Driver 45:05

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One of the original “Dinner with Racers” guests back in 2015, television personality Rutledge Wood has only grown to new heights, not only continuing in NASCAR and other forms of motorsport, but hosting such shows as Floor is Lava, Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge and more. BUT NOW he’s a RACER, and that’s why we wanted to talk to him. Partnering with…

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Ep.290 - CONTINENTAL's "My First Car Promo" 1:09

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Do you have a funny story about your first car, or your first tire? Do you like the fact that DINNER WITH RACERS REMAINS FREE!!?? Then click on our “My First Car, My First Tire” promo on our website and Instagram page, and take part in Continental’s latest fan engagement. You might even win a free set of tires! Even if not, clicking on the link tel…

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E.289 - DINNER BITES: F1 The Movie Stories with Pat Long 7:37

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In our latest “Dinner Bites,” we put out another brief episode with more tales from Patrick Long, who was very involved in the filming of select scenes in the new F1 Movie. Debuting this weekend, F1 The Movie will feature a small storyline with IMSA, and our boy Pat was a big part of it.By Dinner with Racers

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Ep.287 - DINNER BITES: Elana Scherr 38:08

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Elana Scherr is a long-standing member of the automotive journalism world. She was the first female full-time staff editor at HOT ROD Magazine, and moved from there to editor-in-chief of Roadkill Magazine and Roadkill.com working with David Freiburger, ultimately ending up where she is now as the Senior Editor, Features, at Car and Driver. She’s al…

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Ep.292 – DINNER BITES: Drew Perlmutter, The Vintage Bike Lifestyle 37:26

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Drew Perlmutter defines authenticity and someone who is true to himself. Learning about motorcycles later in life, Drew quickly jumped all-in to the lifestyle, becoming a vintage bike enthusiast who has gone on rides that range from travelling to the arctic circle, Baja 1000, and beyond. Finding a way to make a living out of his hobby, Drew works a…

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Faraday's "Future"; Top 5 Entry Watches; Countach Engine Problem 2:03:07

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Matt's Top 5 entry-level luxury watches; Faraday's weird future; Myers Manx engine update; Lamborghini Countach engine problem; Mazda 3 hatchback manual review; and Patreon questions include: Rank fast wagons Replace the Countach with? Will Texas track speeders like Japan? Are 911Ts worth their price? Cars that look like worse versions of competiti…

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Building Cars is HARD w/ Oil Stain Lab 1:25:46

2M ago1:25:46

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Nikita and Iliya Bridan are car designers behind the incredible and interesting Half-11 hypercar. They both spent years designing for various OEMs and have now struck off on their own. On this show we talk about the incredibly difficult development phase; making two powertrains work in one car; why an EV swap interests them; the hardest part about …

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My Waymo Test; Toyota Concept; Hertz AI; FL Speed Law 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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Matt rode in a Waymo; tells tales from the Avants event in Seattle; Zack's car is falling apart while being put back together; Florida has a new law for speeders; Toyota showed off a concept; and we answer Patreon questions including: What's a good car for an artsy college student? Is my car too fast for track days? Is the T.33 worth the money? Cou…

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Jason Cammisa Returns! 2:00:22

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A CyberTruck technicality; the tragic life of his Rover SD1; why insurance is important; when small cars REALLY matter; the unsung Corvette King; cars are too fast; and more! Patreon questions include: Would Jason get a Golf R or R32? Why did he create his famous Excel file? What new car are we excited about? Ever drive an Audi A2? Which "performan…

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Ep.291 – DINNER BITES: Rutledge Wood, now a race car driver 45:06

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One of the original “Dinner with Racers” guests back in 2015, television personality Rutledge Wood has only grown to new heights, not only continuing in NASCAR and other forms of motorsport, but hosting such shows as Floor is Lava, Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge and more. BUT NOW he’s a RACER, and that’s why we wanted to talk to him. Partnering with…

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Ep.290 – CONTINENTAL’s My First Car Promo 1:09

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Do you have a funny story about your first car, or your first tire? Do you like the fact that DINNER WITH RACERS REMAINS FREE!!?? Then click on our “My First Car, My First Tire” promo on our website and Instagram page, and take part in Continental’s latest fan engagement. You might even win a free set of tires! Even if not, clicking on the link tel…

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Mazda CX-50 Confusing Edition; BGB Cayman; THE Haircut 1:28:38

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Meridian; talk about a journey to Seattle; recall the craziest thing they've seen a vehicle do; discuss the twin-turbo Porsche Cayman video; give our thoughts on the new 911 T 70th anniversary; Matt scratched his steering wheel; and we answer Patreon questions including: What's the best, fast,…

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Whose Fault?; EV Moto Opinion Change; Q&A 1:31:03

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A crash (everyone is ok) during one of the 'Ring's popular "tourist days" has the internet debating who is at fault; Matt spent a week riding around an electric motorcycle and changed his mind, maybe; a Bentley Bentayga's options surprise us; and we answer Patreon questions including: Honda S2000 vs Z3 vs M roadster vs Boxster What supercar would a…

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2025 4Runner TRD Pro Review; AMG GT XX; New Seats 1:49:06

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We review the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (and compare it to the Ranger Raptor, Wranger, and Bronco); Zack shows off the progress of his custom interior; take a look at Mercedes new electric super sedan (and the media event that debuted it); and answer Patreon questions including: How expensive is new air suspension? Can I make my old 5 series …

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F1 Movie Review (No Spoilers); CarPlay Ultra Tested; Q&A 1:37:06

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A review of the new F1 movie (without spoiling it); we tested Apple's new CarPlay Ultra; a weird Toyota ad; the DUMB reason we can't have the Alpine A110. Plus we answer Patreon questions including: Would you want to tune the sound of your starter? EV off-roading vs ICE Underrated car communities that deserve attention The fear of wearing a watch 2…

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Ep.289 – DINNER BITES: F1 The Movie Stories with Patrick Long 7:38

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In our latest “Dinner Bites,” we put out another brief episode with more tales from Patrick Long, who was very involved in the filming of select scenes in the new F1 Movie. Debuting this weekend, F1 The Movie will feature a small storyline with IMSA, and our boy Pat was a big part of it.By Dinner with Racers

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Alpine A110 Review; "Can I Drive on This?"; 15 Yrs of TST 1:33:52

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After 8 years of dreaming, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the Alpine A110 GT, a car that every European journalist heralds as one of the greats; is it? We also celebrate Zack's 15th anniversary with The Smoking Tire, reminiscing about motel floors and supercharged cars. There's something in the Big Beautiful Bill that affects cars and car maker…

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LC500 for 1100 miles; Hydrogen Lawsuit; Kitten rescue 1:43:52

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Matt is back from an 1,100 mile drive in the Lexus LC500 and has notes; Zack talks about the lawsuit against Toyota regarding its hydrogen cars (something he knows all too much about); some kittens get rescued; and questions from our Patreon members include: What has better steering feel than a Porsche? Best car to take your dad for exciting rides …

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Corvette ZR1X; Roma Spider Review; New Ultralight; Q&A 1:48:03

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Reviewing the Ferrari Roma Spider; the Corvette ZR1X is unveiled; a hint at our drive in the Meyers Manx radial; why Lotus is struggling; a new ultra-light stunner; and we answer a WHOLE bunch of questions. Funniest tire names Replace my E30 track car with? The stunning, ultra-light Shoreline coupe What car would we co-own? Who most needs a halo ca…

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Eric Kendricks (NFL Linebacker, Top Notch Car Enthusiast) 1:11:14

3M ago1:11:14

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Eric Kendricks is a professional football player who is a true car enthusiast with what might be the perfect 6-car fleet. On this episode we talk about: His cars Why his mod level is OEM+ Thoughts on the new Mustang FX wheel How to speed up his CRX Si What he wants to buy next The best and worst cars in an NFL parking lot Advice for people about to…

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Ep.288 – CLICK THE LINK!!… again 0:59

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Yes, it’s shameless…. but the future of the show also lives on this sort of thing. Continental Tire is running yet another promo, this time through June, and clicking on the link tells them we sent you, which gives them data that we drive traffic. It doesn’t mean you have to buy anything, they’re not going to solicit you, it just says that our show…

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Ep.287 – DINNER BITES: Elana Scherr 38:09

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Elana Scherr is a long-standing member of the automotive journalism world. She was the first female full-time staff editor at HOT ROD Magazine, and moved from there to editor-in-chief of Roadkill Magazine and Roadkill.com working with David Freiburger, ultimately ending up where she is now as the Senior Editor, Features, at Car and Driver. She’s al…

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Immigration Attorney Sergio Siderman + Jonny Lieberman 1:33:11

3M ago1:33:11

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Sergio Siderman is an Immigration Attorney whose origin story includes kidnappings, random, and of course, the asylum process. We invited him on the show to inject some facts into the goings on with ICE in an effort to fight through the noise and pundits. Sergio explains what is really happening to immigrants of varying immigration status, why this…

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Mustang FX; Grand Tour Cast; Cheap Goodwood Revival (sort of) 1:34:10

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Zack Klapman has tales of attending poor man's Goodwood in a sauna; Matt notices cars in Italy; Ford unveiled a new Foxbody-inspired Mustang GT that has us confused; and we answer Patreon questions including: Why we would only do a TST charity event a certain way Would Matt order a Spyder again? Color change with a wrap or paint? Why your friend te…

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Lambo Update; M5 Wagon vs Weight; When TCS is Good 1:41:38

4M ago1:41:38

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Matt's Lamborghini engine is done! Sort of. There's good news and confusing news. Plus we talk about why the new M5's wagon-ness doesn't excuse it's heaviness; which fan car we'd drive; answer a lot of automotive F/M/K questions; and revisit the worst dashboard ever. Plus, Patreon questions include: What's the ugliest interior feature ever? How to …

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Ep.286 - Jake Burke: Cure NF with Jack 45:50

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The “Cure NF with Jack” charity is a favorite of Dinner with Racers, notably something Ryan has carried for nearly 15 years. Named after Jack Burke, who was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) at the age of five, Jack’s father Jake has been an instrumental figure in raising funds and awarenesss for NF ever since. Working in partnership with simil…

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Ep.285 - DINNER BITES: Cole Pearn's Indy 500 Experience 35:17

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In the latest installment of “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Cole Pearn, one of NASCAR’s greatest Crew Chief’s in the modern era. A NASCAR Cup Series champion in 2017, Cole walked away from the sport at the end of 2019, opting to focus on home and family life in his native home of Canada. Here in the month of May, however, Cole received …

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Ep.284 - OUR PROMO: CLICK THE LINK!! 1:40

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There’s no classy way to put it… but please go to dinnerwithracers.com and click on Continental’s special May promo link! As part of our 2025 program, there’s a big emphasis on showcasing just how much interest our fans take in our sponsors, and clicking on the links at dinnerwithracers.com, or on Instagram, give Continental a trackable metric on j…

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BGB Cayman Turbo S Review; Better Beetle Story; PCH Opens 1:27:25

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Should Porsche put a 911 Turbo S engine in a Cayman? We've all said as much for a long time and someone finally did it: BGB Motorsports. We describe what the drive was like. Plus, Zack Klapman's VW Beetle story; PCH has reoponed to the public; and we answer Patreon questions including: How cheap will a BMW M4 GTS get? Commuter/canyon: IS500 vs Alfa…

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Why Giants Drove a Beetle; A Correction; R8 vs AMG GT 1:13:16

4M ago1:13:16

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IMPORTANT update on the ID.Buzz. A thing we hated we may not hate anymore. Plus, why did Matt's 6'5" dad and his equally large brothers own a VW Beetle? The EV mandate is over, plus we answer Patreon questions including: Used Audi R8 or AMG-Mercedes GT Imperfect cars that are perfect for ONE thing? Which cars have we changed our mind on? Favorite c…