
Smith and Sniff
TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 14, 2024 • 31min
OTOSOT 5
Jonny and Richard answer questions from the audience at one of their London live recordings. Topics covered include the funniest things to happen while filming 5th Gear and Top Gear, what’s happened to Richard’s Range Rover, the meaning of itchy chin, a stopgap car for an Alvis owner from leafy Primrose Hill, London Concours body swaps, the King’s secret car collection, and cars that hurt you. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
All the tricks, live from London
Jonny and Richard are back for a live recording at the Honourable Artillery Company in leafy London during the final day of the London Concours. Topics covered including bringing a first date to a Smith and Sniff show, retro phone box cards, the childhood threat of The Moonies, home paintwork repairs, not promoting the Garfield movie, Mustang cars and coffee exit simulator, Brian Harvey’s farm, a Zoom call with Simon Cowell, embarrassing car waving moments, true tales from the Sixties, a bizarre survey, using a foot spa on a train, and an amazing fact about James May. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2024 • 31min
OTOSOT 4
In this week’s listeners’ questions, county motorsport, driving skills learnt from faulty cars, the most car nerdy thing you’ve ever done, teachers with cool cars, the Eagle Quest as a wedding car, and how to polish the trim on an old Mercedes. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Goodbye Panda
Richard’s time with a troublesome Fiat has come to an end. Also in this episode, Jonny behaves like a buzznuzzman on the Eurostar, Lego lost at sea, novelty phones washing up in Brittany, Garfield v Snoopy, unexpected custody of the European Car of the Year trophy, time in the latest Traaaaansit, the modern Ford that sounds like a Granada 2.8i, hotel staffing explained, love for the Mustang Mach E, new George Clarke spin-off shows, three-row Kiwi car joy, how German car companies screwed up EVs, the decline in TV car ads, and the new Porsche 911 hybrid. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2024 • 34min
OTOSOT 3
It’s On The Other Side Of Things, the Smith and Sniff spin-off in which Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. This week, thoughts on the MG ZS, the truth about Jonny’s barnfind Astra GTE, favourite Top Gear and 5th Gear segments, cars you once hated but now like, the ideal old money car to find on the streets of London, and the brief return of ‘60s Man. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2024 • 59min
The Ferrari Cylinders and the Morgan Sleeve
Jonny and Richard discuss a pair of recently announced cars. Also in this episode, suspiciously cheap American motels, extremely cheap fly-drive deals, getting a cricket trapped in your car, TVs on coaches, a recent British motel experience, good names for Lamborghinis, car dealer practises around sought-after cars, the perils of trying to buy a rare Rolex, the Maserati trident and the flag of Barbados, a hand-whittled cobrahead, an inexplicable flute sticker and the truth about guards’ vans. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2024 • 31min
OTOSOT 2
Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, a 10th wedding anniversary present, what’s special about the Audi A2, favourite YouTube channels, infuriating driving habits, love for the Suzuki Hustler, car magazine collections, remembering old registration numbers, and what would you do if you owned an actual eagle? patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Muppet Show
Jonny reveals a surprising influence on The Late Brake Show. Also in this episode, driving in the ‘60s, how quickly cars used to go rusty, old people not looking like old people any more, an encounter with a driverless Audi, what the Fiat 500’s tailpipe looks like, a visit to book corner, wide load escort vehicles, a plan to make F1 more like Strictly Come Dancing, getting tailgated by a private ambulance, tiny brake lights, getting locked out of a borrowed Mustang in just some swimming trunks while in a fancy part of Los Angeles, and news of the next Smith and Sniff live show. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2024 • 37min
On The Other Side Of Things 1
In the first of their new Friday spin-off shows, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. Topics covered include the best city for car spotting, what Gene Hunt would drive in the ‘90s or ‘00s, best car launch gift, one engine layout for life, a car to stash for a future barn find, first supercar experiences, cars that ought to be sold in the UK, collabs with other podcasts, plans for the Eagle Quest limo, being given a car buying budget by DJ Khalid, and does Jonny’s dad still over-gift the binmen? patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Not a euphemism
Richard has been polishing his Panda. Also in this episode, the Malbec mechanic dyes some seats, Jonny likes singing while strimming, the sluggishness of the Audi Allroad, air suspension problems, the hunt for a Honda Element gearbox, under-the-counter creosote, the Smith and Sniff fragrance collection, a surprise discovery about the A1 grot shop, M.I.A. driving an E30 cabrio, KC Daylighters, a binbag of Eurocrisps, the pile cream of airlines, and taking a curry on a plane. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.