Smith and Sniff

Guess who’s bought a boat off eBay. Also in this episode, James May’s geographically illiterate tour, crashing your famous brother’s Ferrari, getting the Prelude wrong, a podcast title embarrassment, a suggestion for communicating with other motorists, unwelcome info about local hotspots, some thoughts on the popular game of padel, and another look at a couple of PistonHeads auction cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the point of Vauxhall, things found in second hand cars, and what to do with a broken Honda S2000. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has been learning about an obscure American car. Also in this episode, the Flintstones theme, being haunted by a Renault Estafette, an abandoned Allegro Vanden Plas and fly tipped Volvo, getting ambushed by Morris dancers, two-speed gearboxes, The Jonny Smith Automobilia Collection, a car called the Playboy, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, the great Northern tradition of going out without a coat, being unable to whisper, and a Dodge Caravan for sale. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Jonny is away, Richard hijacks the usual audience questions show to shamelessly plug his new book. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Buy Richard’s book https://amzn.eu/d/0NsaMfG  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard are in the South of France to drive Honda’s new coupe. As well as giving their verdict on the car, they talk about In The Night Garden, Stroker Ace and a hatred of pod coffee. But mainly about the Prelude. Believe, yeah? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Find out more about this episode's sponsor: https://duramat.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s listener questions show, Jonny and Richard give answers on interesting things bought from petrol stations, finding a car for someone’s friend, deciding if a listener is having a midlife car crisis, and strange things written on car badges.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard compare notes on recent and annoying dealings with the most famous office in Swansea. Also in this episode, treading terrible things into your car, Airbus barking explained, flying to New York on a very small airliner, Call of Dutton, the new Renault 4, a mysterious phone note, the Hyundai Concept Three, Mercedes design, why the new Jag needs an unusual bonnet, filming gigs, needy businesses, a very polite cab driver, and the Hyundai XG30. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the international symbol for your tracking being out, modern cars you want to preserve, living with a Model Y, cars parts that remind you of other things, misleading engine noises, and how to insure a load of cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an unusual episode, Jonny and Richard are on an aeroplane heading to an unspecified location for reasons that will become clear in a future show. Topics discussed include the Airbus Sport Quattro, pilot speak, sawing someone in half, taking doves into shops, the ride quality of planes, flying without any training if you had to, a banana-shaped Jaguar, pointless Euro business class, and living next door to Lee Majors. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Buy Richard's new book here: https://amzn.eu/d/bmeEHSe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about covering cars, a fun car for a driving instructor, best auction buys, and what to buy if you want a Ford future classic. Plus, a listener tries to give away his Jag X-Type. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.