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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike Feresten

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Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.
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In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS

Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Looking for a peak behind the curtain at the Audrain? Join some of Audrain’s younger team members In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In this series, Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS), discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Audrain and all things auto! As a trio of young car enthusiasts, ABS give audiences an inside point of view of the car community.
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100% Cars

Nico Lombard

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100% Cars, hosted by Nico Lombard, a young Automotive enthusiast based out of Los Angeles, California. Join Nico as he sits down and interviews some of the most decorated automotive Youtubers, Writers, and journalists. He discusses how their passion for cars grew, their first cars, how they influenced car culture within their community, and much more! Nico brings an informative, engaging, and fun experience to his listeners through his interviews' professionalism and fun and engaging segment ...
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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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Spike is joined by comedian Ralph Barbosa and Luis Cisneros from Formula Bean. They dive into Ralph's surging comedy career, conspiracy theories, and their mutual passion for cars. The episode features Ralph's journey from barbershop humor to his Hulu special Planet Bosa, plus Luis's impressive Skyline LS swap and the story of his bargain Porsche f…
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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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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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James Pumphrey from Speeed returns to the garage to discuss Sung Kang's 'Drifter' movie, review the Ineos Grenadier and BMW M5, and debate Ford's mystery EV pickup truck and Porsche rumors. Plus, we show off a custom car that we guarantee you've never seen anything like before!______________________________________________🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Yo…
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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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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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Spike is joined by actress Maggie Q to dive into her new show "Ballard," her perfect Land Cruiser for surf adventures, and her hilarious Mission Impossible Lamborghini crash story. Plus, the guys debate the ethics of Cart Narcs and critique the controversial Tesla Diner.______________________________________________🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Gara…
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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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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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Spike and the crew discuss the rumored Porsche GT3 Cabriolet, a viral $6M Yellowbird accident, and Jonny's epic test drives of the Lamborghini Temerario and Bugatti Mistral. Things get heated during a BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Avant debate, while Zuckerman keeps things classy in contrast to everyone else's disheveled appearance.___________________…
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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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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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Rod Emory from Emory Motorsports joins Spike and Zuckerman, who showcases one of his latest builds and reveals plans for a new car-building facility dubbed "Emory Land." Zuckerman publicly lobbies to skip the 3-year waitlist for an Emory car while the crew dives into Sydney Sweeney's surprising 13-month hands-on Bronco restoration project._________…
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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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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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Spike and Jonny cover exotic car extremes from the $4M Ferrari F80 to the seductive Aston Martin Vanquish. They also debate what to do with producer Cameron's rusted VW Golf "sh*tbox" and discuss a perfectly preserved Chevy Vega unearthed from a 1975 time capsule!______________________________________________🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your GarageGet 1…
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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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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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Spike is joined by Matt Farah for a high-octane chat about the 2025 Ferrari 296 GTS, Waymo autonomous rides, and upcoming Pebble Beach plans. They dive into AI Kevin Costner scams, debate the merits of the Ineos Grenadier, and relish over a $1.26 million GT3 RS sale.______________________________________________🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your GarageGe…
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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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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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Spike and Zuckerman hold down the fort without Jonny (who's supposedly crashed in Angeles Crest), talk the INSANE Mansour Ojjeh McLaren Collection for sale, and review the insanely powerful Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance. Plus, they discuss the new Zagato 356 and Zuckerman's Ferrari Daytona sale.______________________________________________🛠️ …
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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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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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James Pumphrey returns to the garage for a laugh-filled episode diving into California's crackdown on Montana license plates, the new Maybach's luxurious features, and the future of Mercedes' lineup. Jonny dishes on his experience with the newly-revealed Ferrari Amalfi, while James shares insights from his "Have a Perfect Summer" video.____________…
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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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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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Spike and Jonny are joined by Zack Klapman from The Smoking Tire Podcast for a three-car extravaganza, reviewing the Alpine A110, Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance, and Audi A3. Highlights include Jonny's hilarious story about his misadventures in Russia with Land Rover, debates on the proper pronunciation of 'Alpine,' and strong opinions on Ameri…
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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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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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Spike, Jonny, and Zuckerman review two BMW M5 Tourings while debating whether they're worthy of the M badge. Spike shares his unexpected modeling career for Nobleman Magazine, while Henry Catchpole from Hagerty joins to discuss his mind-bending experience driving the Porsche 963 RSP. All this and more in this week's episode of Spike's Car Radio!___…
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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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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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Join Spike, Jonny, and Zuckerman for a heated debate over the new Porsche 963 RSP Le Mans street-legal hypercar. Does a suspicious cupholder hint that it's actually headed for full production? Plus, they dive into the Porsche Carrera GTS T-Hybrid models and roast the complete flop Mercedes' electric G-Wagon._________________________________________…
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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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