At the third stop on our road trip series, we coast in for a pit stop and check out car design. We find out how monster trucks are different than cars, how culture influences car design and what it’s like to make car into animated, talking movie stars.
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Oct 6
The hows and whys of hair
The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose hair, this episode has it all. Why do huma ... Show More
31m 19s
Jul 2024
Leading the charge: a journey down the French Riviera in the Cadillac Lyriq, part three
Alongside General Motors, partner of ‘Monocle on Culture’, we share the third and final part in our series of special programmes. In this episode, we finish our Côte d’Azur road trip in Cannes and explore the relationship between the city, cars and the film world. Plus: we find o ... Show More
30m 40s
Feb 2015
031: Tuning Your Car, Unique Hatches, Functional Fast Cars & The Family Track Car
The guys offer their opinions on steps for tuning your car- should it be horsepower or handling?. Then, Trevor in LA is looking for a unique all-around hatch, Rob in Boston needs a functional family car yet something still fun; and Bill is ready to introduce the whole family to a ... Show More
43m 23s
May 2022
703: Four Points East, Automotive Emotions, Tell Me Something Cool
The guys find themselves podcasting while driving during their east coast Cars Of The Past road trip, and discussing some of their adventure. Social media questions ask if you should buy a car even if it needs work, what first car to buy for a 16-year-old, and should trucks be co ... Show More
41m 31s
May 2025
995: The Whole Family Included, The Fight Between Needs And Wants, Learning Porsche Models
In response to a discussion about offroading family haulers for Will in NC, the guys find themselves discussing their own journey in the auto industry as enthusiasts and journalists. They also debate the delicate balance between needs and wants for James in Vancouver. Social medi ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2023
How Did Monster Trucks Become a Thing?
Even if you're not a fan of cars or racing, you've heard of monster trucks -- they're the huge, modded vehicles famous for committing acts of wanton destruction in arenas and stadiums across the United States. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into their strange origin s ... Show More
52m 53s
Sep 2021
638: Stage 2-And-A-Half, A Car To Scare Me, The Mattress Plan
When you’re tired of the stereotypes surrounding your car, what do you do? The guys debate new choices for Nicole in Maine, on behalf of her brother. Then, Cam W. in Vancouver B.C. wants a car that will scare him – what should he look at? Social media questions ask what car is a ... Show More
55m 48s
Apr 2024
888: Baywatch With Clothes, Treating A Special Car Like It Isn’t, The Forever Truck
The guys travel to a Toyota press launch in San Diego, where they are treated to a reveal using lifeguards to help introduce the new 4Runner! Brian in NC would prefer to drive his ’04 M3 everywhere, but is reluctant to abuse it. Then, Adam J. wants to ditch the family SUV for a f ... Show More
51m 55s