

The Intercooler
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel. Find The Intercooler at www.the-intercooler.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 54min
Alfa Romeo: the car maker we all want to love... #260
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to unpack the mystery that is Alfa Romeo. It remains one of the most prestigious mainstream car makers on the planet despite long spells of mismanagement and often very poor model line ups. This company was one of motor racing's top dogs for years, but today motorsport forms no significant part of the marque's activities. Dan and Andrew discuss the company's best and worst cars and outline their plan to revive it.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2025 • 47min
Tuning old Land Rovers is big business. But why? #259
Dan Prosser meets Twisted Automotive founder Charles Fawcett to learn about the booming business of tuning, modifying and upgrading old Land Rover Defenders. Why do people choose to spend brand new Ferrari money enhancing a car that was well out of date even before it went out of production almost a decade ago? And what are these machines actually like to drive?Paid partnership. Find out more about Twisted Automotive – https://twisted.co/automotive/Begin your 30-day free trial of The Intercooler's multi award-winning, ad-free online car magazine – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
Will the UK's luxury car makers survive Trump's tariffs? #258
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the impact Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US could have on Britain's luxury car manufacturers. They also consider the recent relaxation of the controversial ZEV mandate, which confirms that the likes of McLaren and Aston Martin will be able to continue producing internal combustion-powered cars for at least a decade. Plus the Japanese Grand Prix and a new Corvette concept that's been designed in the UK. Begin your 30-day free trial of The Intercooler's multi award-winning, ad-free online car magazine – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2025 • 44min
The cars that were ahead of their time #257
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that were ahead of their time. In many cases they were the innovators and the pioneers, the cars that changed the industry for good. In others, these cars arrived too far ahead of their time and were commercial and technological flops because of it. BMW's i3 and i8, the Porsche 959, Jensen FF, Mercedes-Benz 300SL and Honda Insight all feature.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2025 • 53min
The secret racing driver: Hollywood stars who raced, and rally drivers on track #256
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the world-famous Hollywood stars who raced cars for fun, such as Paul Newman and Gene Hackman, who died recently. They also talk about the F1 stars you had no idea competed in the BTCC and at Le Mans, like Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell, plus the rally drivers who traded special stages and pacenotes for the race track.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2025 • 53min
F1 in 2025 and how to build an EV for petrolheads #255
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and consider what it tells us about the 2025 F1 season to come. They also discuss two new sporting EVs, one from an established marque and another from a brand new one, that demonstrate how electric cars can be made to appeal to traditional car enthusiasts.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2025 • 42min
Bargain hunting for 1980s enthusiast cars #254
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for 1980s enthusiast cars costing less than £25,000. From a sporting BMW to a Mercedes saloon, a rare groove Maserati coupé and even a lesser-spotted Lotus, this is how far a modest budget can be made to go... if you're brave enough.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2025 • 58min
Tati Reed, aka @overintherover, on old Land Rovers and social media fame #253
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Tati Reed. Better known by her social media handle @overintherover, Tati has found fame online after posting about her adventures in Blue Tit, her beloved 1985 Land Rover 90. She explains how it all came about, how much she has learned over the past two years about car maintenance and what's next for Blue Tit.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
What happens when you crash, plus the state of the EV market #252
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the differences between crashing on the road and in a race. They talk about the superhuman way in which professional racing drivers seem to be able to dust themselves off after an enormous shunt and carry on racing with no loss of enthusiasm. Plus Elfyn Evans and his 10th WRC rally win and the very messy state of the electric car market in 2025.Use coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2025 • 51min
The unbearable terror of your first motor race #251
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal what it's like to compete in a motor race for the very first time. From not knowing where to be and when, being unsure if you have the right safety gear or not, worrying you might line up in the wrong grid slot and more, your first race is a uniquely terrifying prospect. And that's before you've done your belts up. But how can you remove stress from what should be a very special occasion? And what happens when the lights do finally go out?Find out more about HP Tuners' TrackAddict app – https://bit.ly/hptunerstrackaddictUse coupon code pod15 at checkout to get 15% off a subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine! With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Read Andrew's article Your Racing Baptism – https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/motorsport/2522/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


