Behind The Glass
Seen Through Glass
Last episode 24 days agoReturning summer 2026!Behind The Glass is an automotive podcast, hosted by automotive YouTuber, Sam (SeenThroughGlass) and used car dealer, Tony (Gravelwood Car Sales). Each week they take a light hearted look and everything going on in the car world, often providing industry scoops, making outlandish statements about various cars, arguing over manual vs automatic or new vs old and generally having fun. It's like listening to your friend and his grumpy uncle having an often heated conversation in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (353)
[S6, E69] Rate My Ride: Ferrari SF90 Stradale
This week Tony and I get behind the wheel of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale, thanks to viewer @alwaysturnleft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E68] Did Range Rover Get The SV All Wrong & New Collector Cars
This week Tony and I chat about the new Range Rover Sport SV, collector cars going forward, the Geneva Motor Show and pick out some of our favourite cars currently for sale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E67] The Best Used Cars To Buy For £35,000
This week Tony and I reveal the details of our first 'tour'/Supercar Rally. To enquire about a space, please email [email protected] also discuss the best used cars available for £35,000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E66] 'Cheap' Porsches, New Vantage & Harry's EV Video
This week Tony and I catchup on Harry Metcalfe's latest EV video and talk about the new Aston Martin Vantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E65] Lewis Hamilton Moves To Ferrari!!!
This week Tony and I chat about Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari, the new RS6 GT, my recent 360 CS road trip and we have a BIG announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E64] Macan EV: Success or Failure For Porsche?
This week Tony and I discuss the new Macan EV, my recent trip to the Ice Race in Austria and spot some interesting cars for sale during Stock Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E63] A Bargain BMW, The Red Bull Hypercar & Iconic Engines
Tony and I sit down to catch up on the latest car news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E62] The Cars We Are Most Excited About In 2024
This week Tony and I discuss movies that made us cry and the cars we are most excited about in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E61] Tony Reacts To My Challenge Stradale
0:00 - Intro0:22 - We're back!6:06 - Sam's new Challenge Stradale14:15 - Bicester heritage Scramble event16:43 - Our new segment - Stock Watch!22:00 - Tony's holiday in Abu Dhabi28:10 - Ferrari world31:31 - The Cayenne E-Hybrid is surprisingly good37:32 - Comparing the Cayenne to the new i539:34 - Depreciating cars & other market news (Tony was right)46:12 - Sam drove the Defender 13049:57 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Favourite Chats From 2023
It's time to look back on some of our favourite conversations from 2023. These include:0:30 - Tony Drove the 765LT5:22 - Guessing Australian Slang7:19 - The Last Time We Had a Crash Feat. Paul Wallace12:13 - Why Are UK Drivers So Bad?20:11 - The Tunnel Story & Our GT3 Track Day26:43 - Tony's Opinion of Australia27:51 - Sam & Tony vs The Bug30:14 - The Most Dangerous Car We've Driven31:24 - Jordan Banjo's First Supercar34:58 - Tony's First Press Day Event37:41 - Tony Sends It in the MC2041:30 - Sam Sold His Ferrari 36046:03 - Can an Average Driver Handle an F1 Car?1:02:30 - Insurance Companies vs Range Rover1:09:22 - Sam Reveals the Colour of His GT3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E60] Tesla Cybertruck & Gordon Murray T.50 Reviews
This week Tony and I catch up on all things, including recent reviews of the Tesla Cybertruck and Gordon Murray T.50! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E59] The Most Underrated Supercar This Year
Tony and I sit down to discuss some recent test drives and why new car design might be dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E58] Life After YouTube, Dad Cars & Aussie Cars
Looking for a security door? Check out Latham's Steel Security Doors:https://www.lathamssteeldoors.co.uk/https://www.lathamssteeldoors.com.au/This week Tony and I discuss:00:22 - Intro6:58 - Our QnA in Perth 7:44 - When will the BTG 918 be coming?8:59 - Which car would we buy back if we could?10:50 - Which brand has been our best customer experience?12:35 - What classic car would Tony pick? (70s)13:23 - What Australian car would Sam daily drive?15:13 - How did we tell our partners we've leaving for Australia?17:20 - How was the 360 sales experience?19:38 - GT3 or DLS Singer21:55 - What will we do after BTG?26:46 - Does Tony look like Moby?27:07 - Which car brand would we never buy?28:48 - Tavarish rebuild of the McLaren P130:04 - If we were cars, what would we be? 31:32 - How has Dad life affected our car choices? 34:09 - Sam's dream car for drive the world 2.0 (that's not a porsche)35:51 - First time car buyer advice in Australia37:51 - What new car tech are we looking forward to?40:26 - What car went from 'masterpiece' to complete rubbish? 42:58 - Why do YouTubers not buy the Guila Quadrifilio? 44:34 - Will petrolheads still exist if EVs take over?47:17 - How many cars have we owned? 48:43 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E57] Are Supercars A Good Investment Opportunity?
For a huge array of the best security doors available, check out:https://www.lathamssteeldoors.co.uk/https://www.lathamssteeldoors.com.au/This week we are in Sydney, Australia and we discuss:0:00 - Introduction 3:30 - Rate my Ride! 31:10 - Our trip to Chrome Temple 38:31 - QnA Begins38:37 - Will Twiggy appear in content more? 39:46 - Have we ever binned a car? 42:13 - Our top 3 Japanese cars 44:25 - What are our favourite watches?45:16 - What supercar would we buy for £100k?47:34 - Tony's impression of Australia 49:02 - What's the most dangerous car we've driven?50:39 - What's our favourite Australian car? 52:36 - The Brabham BT6254:01 - Do we get nervous about buying cars with our partners?57:54 - What will BTG look like in 2030? 1:00:29 - Would Tony swap his Australian M3 Touring with his UK one?1:01:54 - Wedding or a brand new Porsche? 1:03:00 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E56] You Won't Believe Australian Car Prices!
We are in Australia for #BehindTheGlassLIVE Down Under.Huge thanks to our partners Latham's Steel Doors. Get 5% off a security door if you use our code BTG5https://www.lathamssteeldoors.com.au/https://www.lathamssteeldoors.co.uk/Check out the GripAuto watches and use our code BTG25:https://gripauto.com.au/This week we discuss:0:00 - Intro 3:01 - Rate my Ride! 25:56 - Shout out to our sponsors32:19 - What are Hyper Racers? 35:16 - Q&A1:04:18 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E55] What EV Should A 'Petrolhead' Buy?
This week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Rate my Ride! 26:26 - We drove the new i533:37 - Are delivery mileage cars a shame? 43:11 - Q&A1:06:28 - OutroCheck out the RM's Sotheby's London Auction:https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E54] Are Car Insurers Ripping Us Off?!
This week Tony and I discuss:0:21 - The Ferrari 360 has sold! 9:17 - Car Market news 15:38 - Tony explains dealer margins & Buying/Selling cars25:00 - Insurance companies do not like Range Rovers31:19 - Why has Insurance gone up in the UK? 41:50 - Australia Live events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E53] Why I'm Selling My Ferrari 360!!
This week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Sam's 360 is listed for sale! 3:33 - What is Sam going to buy next? 7:09 - Sam nearly bought an FF13:40 - We're moving back to Patreon 16:16 - Are we too Pro BMW? 22:16 - Jaguar F-type ZP edition25:22 - Aston Martin Valkyrie at Le Mans 30:13 - The Mazda MX5 EV31:08 - Sam's Abarth 500e 42:15 - We lost our licences...53:31 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E52] BMW vs Audi vs Mercedes - Who Is Currently Best?
This week, Tony and I are live from Vines of Gatwick BMW. We discuss:0:25 - Intro1:44 - Rate My Ride!37:11 - Is BMW leading other manufacturers?43:56 - Tony's trip to Nurburgring47:30 - Tony & Sam vs. “the tunnel”50:15 - Tony vs. Sam on track 54:15 - The Q&A1:15:48 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E51] Behind The Scenes Of Our Track Day! #RedBullRing
This week we discuss:0:21 - Intro4:03 - Sam's first track experience in the GT38:55 - Tony's first time at the Redbull Ring12:05 - Tony & Sam's first lap together17:45 - The 992 GT3 is insanely capable19:56 - Sam gives Tony some constructive criticism23:16 - Porsche's have always been reliable cars26:04 - PDK vs. Manual GT334:21 - Difference between the 992 GT3 & GT3 RS42:46 - Would we come back?47:43 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E50] The UK Delays Engine Ban & I Try To Buy A V12 Ferrari
This week Tony and I are at the very special @Porsche Museum. We discuss:0:21 - We're at the Porsche Museum!2:47 - Update on our road trip8:11 - Sam nearly bought a 575M26:14 - What is Our Dream Road trip Car?28:00 - Has the Quality of 992 Porsches dipped? 34:26 - The UK Government Delays the 2030 Ban39:47 - Is the EV Market Finished? 46:02 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E49] Lambo vs Ferrari vs Porsche: Who Is Currently The Best?
This week we are live at @AlexandersPrestigeLtd . We discuss:0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Rate My Ride27:53 - Sam’s drive of the manual 458 Speciale38:35 - Lambo vs Ferrari vs Porsche49:56 - Audience Q&A1:10:17 - Another EV Argument1:14:30 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E48] Modifying Dream Cars! The Manual 458 Speciale
This week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro 4:02 - Sam’s drive of the Ferrari 458 Speciale manual 8:33 - Which cars would be better with a manual gearbox?15:12 - Ferrari Roma’s price drop in the UK20:18 - Tony’s tip for consumers 23:12 - Caffeine & Machine event 26:44 - New car launches! 26:54 - Golf GTI EV 27:17 - Sam’s garage dilemma 30:33 - Back to the GTI EVThe EV market is confusing 38:40 - The new Lotus Emeya 40:37 - Goodwood Revival 48:07 - Update on Tony’s Porsche GT351:53 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E47] Tony's GT3 Is Broken! What's Happening To Porsche?!
This week we are LIVE at @PodiumPlace . We discuss:Intro - 0:281:53 - Tony's GT3 is Broken?!8:26 - Rate My Ride33:47 - The New AMG GT Coupe39:36 - Tesla Model 3 Update43:59 - Is now the time to buy a supercar?46:21 - What car would we resto mod?48:43 - What is the future for Hybrids?52:16 - 992 GT3 RS or Mercedes AMG GT Black Series54:41 - The launch of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale56:50 - What is the best track? And which track is the best to learn on?58:44 - What is the best car for 15k?1:00:17 - Why doesn't Sam talk about Teslas?1:02:28 - Which race car would we buy?1:03:52 - Is the Porsche buying experience broken?1:11:41 - Will Lewis Hamilton win an 8th or 9th championship?1:13:28 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E46] M2 vs M3: Our Recent BMW Road Trips
Get tickets for Behind The Glass LIVE Down Under: https://seenthroughglass.online/behind-the-glass-live/This week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Behind The Glass LIVE Down Under2:40 - Intro 5:17 - Tony's trip in the M3 Touring15:41 - Sam's Experience in the New M216:50 - [IMPORTANT] Changes to Live Event Date 17:30 - Sam's Experience in the New M2 [Continued]25:45 - Are the 'M' Cars Becoming Too Similar?32:36 - Sam's New Daily has Arrived!42:16 - Sam's Test Drive of the New Abarth Electric 50:50 - Electric Hot-hatches 53:30 - Upcoming Trips/Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.