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From battling self-doubt in the industry to a savage takedown of Porsche 911 culture, this BrownCarGuy Therapy Session pulls no punches.But that’s just the start…In this episode I’m joined by:👉 Naveed Hussain aka @Naveed4Speed – UK car reviewer & AutoEvolution contributor.👉 Imthishan Giado – Dubai-based automotive business journalist, ex-CAR Middle East deputy editor, and my co-founder at Motoring Middle East.We dive into the most controversial, hilarious and revealing conversations you’ll hear about car culture right now:⚡ Imposter Syndrome in Car Journalism – why young creators feel they don’t belong, and whether “real” journalists vs influencers even matters anymore.⚡ 911s are for Pricks? – Imthishan drops the most brutal take on Porsche 911 ownership you’ve ever heard (and why he might reluctantly agree they’re brilliant).⚡ Gatekeeping & Diversity – “the barrier of entry for brown people is invisible and so much higher… you’ve got to be the Barack Obama of automotive journalism.”⚡ Bradford Car Culture – Caterhams, LaFerraris on the high street, and why Bradford’s car + food scene might surprise you.⚡ Chinese Cars Take Over – BYD has 100,000 people in R&D compared to VW’s 20k. Are legacy manufacturers totally screwed?⚡ Enthusiasts vs Consumers – are petrolheads becoming an endangered species in the algorithm era?⚡ AI & Algorithms – why opinions may no longer matter if Google and ChatGPT just spit out the specs.⚡ Ford’s Fast-Tracked Ranger Raptor Disaster – how rushing development to keep up with the Chinese exposed huge flaws in the Middle East.⚡ Classic Cars vs New Cars – the truth about running costs, honesty in old school engineering, and whether passion is worth the pain.This isn’t just car talk — it’s a raw, funny, and brutally honest session on the future of cars, culture, and journalism itself.💬 Comment below: Are car guys finished? Do 911 owners deserve the “prick” label, or is it still the greatest sports car ever?👉 Smash that Like 👍, hit Subscribe 🔔, and share this podcast with your petrolhead mates.#BrownCarGuy #BCGTherapy #ImposterSyndrome #CarJournalism #Porsche911 #CarCulture #Petrolheads #ChineseCars #BYD #LegacyCarmakers #BradfordCars #DubaiCars #FordRangerRaptor #CarPodcast #CarInfluencers\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":4.8,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"...e enthusiasts or car journalists are drawn to the 911, do you think? 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