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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[S6, E45] What On Earth Is Going On With The Car Market?
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Introduction2:04 - Are Used Car Prices Going Up or Down?12:52 - How Are New Car Prices Affecting Used Car Prices?15:58 - Why Nobody Can Insure Range Rovers in London17:18 - High Interest Rates Are Affecting the Way Buyers Purchase Cars22:00 - How Will Manufacturers Reduce the Prices of Their Cars?31:44 - What Is The Future of EV Car Prices?46:59 - Are There Still Investment Opportunities With Cars?54:19 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E44] Our "Issue" With The Porsche 911 ST
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro/Australia4:51 - Sam's experience with the 718 Spyder RS19:08 – The new 911S/T25:58 - Tony's excitement for the Lotus Emira 4 Cylinder31:19 – Mercedes are bringing the V8 back to the C63 AMG?!38:28 – Tony wants an AMG GT Black Series46:36 - Sam's Airport story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E43] Garage Update! What Cars We Have/What We Are Selling?
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week we discuss:0:00 - Intro & the 911 Sport classic 4:40 - Tony has already sold the M27:48 - Tony on the 'used car market' 9:53 - Singer's DLS 911's selling for over 1 million10:31 - Tony's Documentary on Electric vehicles 14:31 - P1's Synthetic fuels 16:13 - The future of mobility/cars 24:55 - Information overload in the automotive world35:38 - The Garage update! 49:07 - Sam's 10 year Anniversary on YouTube 53:28 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E42] Our Favourite Cars At Goodwood Festival of Speed
Get live tickets for upcoming events at seenthroughglass.onlineThis week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro/BTG Live events are now live! 1:11 - Sam's GT3 is on it's way home 7:28 - Tony's M3 Touring & Tony explains how he judges cars 12:09 - The Goodwood Festival of Speed! 13:31 - Lamborghini's are getting quieter18:57 - Why Sam loves working with Pirelli26:07 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 n28:47 - MGs new electric cars (Cyberstar & xpower) 31:56 - Caterham's Project V electric coupe33:56 - Ferrari Purosangue safety vehicle34:45 - Aston Martin Valour 37:50 - Crashes & mishaps at Goodwood 2023 (Should they put up catch fencing?) 42:16 - The Goodwood Shootout Winner 47:53 - 4 Cylinder Lotus Emira 48:20 - Tony on the Rolls Royce Spectre 51:04 - BMW's I5 51:37 - Ineos Hydrogen car & Grenadier pickup 51:51 - Aston Martin Valkyrie52:15 - Gordon Murray T50 53:08 - Pagani Utopia 56:31 - Koenigsegg Jesko & Gemera58:38 - Bugatti Bolide 59:45 - Final thoughts on Goodwood 2023 1:00:44 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E41] Reacting To My Drive In The Lotus Eletre & Aston DB12
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week we are joined by Paul and discuss::07:00 - Intro10:58 - Sam talks about his Lotus Eletre experience!23:46 - Discussing sound systems 25:47 - Tony questions Sam on the Lotus Eletre28:18 - The sound of the Eletre 31:49 - The new Aston Martin DB1237:55 - Sam's GT3 is Fixed! 40:40 - Was the F1 Grand Prix a good race? 46:50 - Tony's latest cars in stock55:46 - Sam is driving the Porsche Spyder RS1:00:00 - Does Sam love every car he's been in? 1:06:00 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E40] The Best Used Hot Hatches & Tony's M3 Touring
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss0:00 - Intro0:24 - Tony's track day at Brands Hatch 1:57 - Sam talks about his broken GT312:34 - Tony's new M3 Touring17:01 - The 'feeling' when a car is right for you 21:38 - Car prices are way too high24:12 - What is the spec of Tony's M3 Touring?27:14 - The new X1 M35i 29:06 - Sam's trip to Norway & the Lotus Eletre 32:27 - Best used hot hatches 37:25 - What is a 'proper' drivers car? 42:58 - Back to the 'best used hot hatches' list53:34 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E39] Thoughts On The SF90 XX Stradale & Driving The DB12
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss the new Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and the Aston Martin DB12 press drive which I attended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E38] Test Driving Maseratis! Behind The Scenes Of A Press Day
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I attend the Maserati UK press tour and we discuss:0:00 - Introduction1:34 - Tony on his first press day4:18 - The new Maserati Grecale7:25 - Firing up the engine!9:45 - Setting off10:45 - Testing the external sound12:12 - Why Sam wants to buy the Levante13:56 - Switching to ‘Corsa’ mode16:19 - Tony test drives the Levante18:04 - Tony’s thoughts on the Levante22:36 - Jumping into the MC20 Coupe24:06 - Setting off26:17 - Tony’s initial impressions30:41 - Tony sends it33:20 - Switching to ‘Sport’ mode36:00 - More thoughts on the MC2038:06 - Tony tests the MC20s speed40:45. - Tony changes his mind about the MC2042:30 - Final score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E37] Ferrari Won Le Mans! Does It Really Matter?
Tony and I talk about: 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Discussing the UK heatwave 4:18 - Sam's weekend at Le Mans9:10 - Le Mans new 'hyper car' class & Sam's VIP invitation from Peugeot16:34 - Discussing driver skill levels & racing classes19:32 - The effect Ferrari has on racing 21:30 - Porsche might be losing their touch 26:21 - How will Ferrari celebrate their Le Mans win? 27:52 - How will Ferrari's win affect fans of the brand? 30:36 - The difference between the Ferrari & Porsche brands34:02 - Why do brands participate in motorsport? 35:34 - Where are Toyota fans at Le Mans? And the rising popularity of 'GR' 39:40 - Why are we discussing Le Mans this year? 41:02 - Why drivers are eager to compete in the 'hypercar' class 43:04 - "The overall winners of Le Mans have far more gravitas than class winners" 44:00 - Alpines new 'A290_ß' electric hatchback44:38 - Ford Mustang darkhorse 45:08 - Porsche Mission X48:38 - The future of Porsche EVs & why Tony won't buy a Taycan52:26 - What Tony would buy if he had £2M54:33 - Back to 'Mission X' & Sam's Sport Classic loan 55:43 - Boxster 25th anniversary edition [not investment advice] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E36] A £70k Golf, The Electric 5 Series & V8 Range Rovers!
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassTony and I catch up on the world of cars and discuss:0:00 - Intro5:14 - Behind the glass first ever press event!6:50 - Tony vs the Nurburgring13:10 - Sam's press event in Portugal 16:30 - The difference between a standard porsche and a GT version19:18 - Sam on the new V8 Range Rover sport 26:48 - Tony nearly crashes in the new RS3 [The Problem with modern safety systems in cars] 29:12 - New Range Rover SV announcement 33:14 - Tony laughs at the price of the limited edition Golf R [333 edition]36:50 - The new Aston Martin DB1243:46 - The new BMW I5 46:14 - Tony talks about BMW interiors & price comparison between EVs and ICEs 51:38 - Sam talks about the electric Abarth & the problem with modern EVs 54:48 - Outro [Tony talks about his new 296] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E35] Tell All Q&A! The Truth About UK Car YouTubers!
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassTony and I sit down during a recent road trip to answer your juiciest questions, including:1:51 - Have all the best cars already been built?3:30 - What happened between Tony & TGE?5:19 - What does Tony think of Sam’s past (& present) cars?6:10 - Will the 992 GT3 RS be considered a future classic?7:00 - What is Tony & Sam’s celebrity crush8:33 - Who’s the better YouTuber? Doug Demuro or shmee150?10:16 - Is it easier to grow a channel in the UK or USA?11:35 - What car would Tony & Sam choose for their daughters?13:06 - Are all YouTubers envious of shmee150?13:17 - Are there any YouTubers you don’t get on with?15:20 - Why is Tony so out of touch?16:29 - How do you feel about dealer surveys?17:26 - Who’s got the best watch collection?19:50 - Do you prefer Tony or Paul to travel with? (Why is it Paul?)22:28 - Best (and worst) press launch you’ve been a part of?26:18 - What is the most overrated current car?30:20 - Why does Tony never use private registration?30:46 - Have you or Tony ever bought a car to impress a woman?33:30 - How much do influencers really make? & Could Sam make enough money without YouTube?36:14 - Will we be forced to drive automated cars in the future?37:26 - Is it disingenuous when a YouTuber says they’ve purchased multiple cars, when they’re funded by others?40:45 - What is the worst car you’ve both experienced?42:06 - Less power, less weight or More power, more weight?43:38 - Drive a 360CS for 10 years for free or one hour in an F1 car?44:26 - Why is Tony getting a 296 GTB instead of a spider?45:17 - If McLarens weren’t so unreliable would you guys prefer a 765 or a Pista?46:38 - When are Chinese cars going to surpass German car sales in England?47:38 - What’s your main source of income?49:18 - What’s the worst manufacturer event you’ve been to? (YouTuber controversy story)52:06 - What’s your favourite alcoholic beverage?53:20 - What’s the worst city you’ve visited?56:00 - What is enough money for you to retire?57:00 - Which video on your channel are you most unhappy with?57:22 - What do you hate and like most about each other?58:08 - Will you start a series where you and Tony review cars together?58:36 - From the YouTube crew, who is the most annoying on a road trip and why?59:19 - Have you ever fallen out with a manufacturer or press office?59:54 - Does Sam get more or less posh when he’s drunk?1:00:10 - What do you admire most about each other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Toto Wolff Be Fired From Mercedes?
Want to get early access to video versions of these podcasts, check out recast.tv/behindtheglassPaul and I sit down to catchup on all things F1, including the Monaco Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E34] Next Hypercar Holy Trinity Confirmed For 2026?! #CarNews
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week I am joined by Paul Wallace from @supercarsoflondon as I am currently on a road trip and Tony is back in the UK working. We discuss:00:28 Tony is in the bin.01:48 Welcome to Monaco* (the south of France really*)04:30 Time for some car news! 09:18 BMW Z4 Touring16:47 Alpine a290b 24:33 Porsche Spyder RS35:13 Mclaren 750s 48:00 992 GT3RS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E33] Our GT3 Road Trips & Porsche's New "Special" Car!
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:28 How good are GT3s!?02:00 Updates on our trips! 10:50 Does Tony love the GT3 more than he thought he would?18:30 How my trips been going…20:30 Is the GT3 the best car for its price?21:37 Do I regret getting the manual GT3? 25:50 Driving round the Nurburgring!37:20 The GT3 drank all its oil…44:45 WEC at Spa!51:00 I’ve been invited to a special Porsche event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E32] Should We Still Buy Diesels? + Cheap Mid Engined Sports Cars
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:28 A quick catch up! 03:37 No more Land Rover? 08:00 A new era of Jaguar!13:06 Should we still buy diesel SUVs? 27:05 A mid engine sports car for £2K!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Perez Really Challenge Max & Could Leclerc Replace Lewis?
Want to watch episodes of #AfterTheChequeredFlag, check out www.recast.tv/behindtheglass.Paul and I catchup on all the latest things in the world of F1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E31] Why Are New Cars Getting So Expensive?
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:26 We’re abit dated…06:15 I’ve fallen in love with Audi A8s and BMW 7 Series 10:40 Are different car brand owner stereotypes still a thing?14:38 I still love a G Wagon23:15 Car values are still going up…42:03 Why are online car auction sites getting so popular? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E30] Stars & Their Cars: Jordan Banjo! [Diversity, KISS FM, I'm A Celebrity]
Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/behindtheglass It's the first episode of our new series, 'Stars & Their Cars', and we are joined by Jordan Banjo. Here is what we discuss:00:04 Introducing Stars and their cars! 03:49 Are you a chauffeur snob? 09:06 Where did the love for cars begin? 16:40 AD Masterworks https://www.masterworks.art/behindtheglass 18:00 How did Diversity start?25:54 Did your first supercar experience live up to expectations? 29:00 When did you get your first proper sports car? 43:20 How did you get the Kiss FM breakfast show? 50:00 Have you ever bought a car to celebrate a landmark career moment?51:41 What cars do you currently have?56:00 You can only pick one car you’ve owned for the rest of your life?58:43 What’s your dream car?Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.How Masterworks works:-Create your account with your traditional bank account-Pick major works of art to invest in or our new blue-chip diversified art portfolio-Identify investment amount-Hold shares in works by Picasso or trade them in our secondary marketplaceSee important Masterworks disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/about/disclaimer?utm_source=behindtheglass&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=4-27-23&utm_term=Behind+The+Glass+Viewer&utm_content=disclaimerWant extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Sprint Format & Old F1 Drivers Causing A Stir
To get early access to video versions of #AfterTheChequeredFlag, head over to recast.tv/behindtheglass.Paul and I catchup on the world of F1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E29] Electric Cayman/Boxster & My Visit To Lamborghini HQ
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oThis week, Tony and I discuss:00:28 My sick new T Shirt 🔥 01:27 A little catch up! 03:20 The next Boxster will be electric!?09:30 New Toyota hydrogen combustion engines.11:44 My M3 Touring experience.24:23 My time at Lamborghini HQ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E28] The V10 Engine Is About To Die! Which Could Be Next?
Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: masterworks.art/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:02:08 Our old throwback YouTube series! 04:40 What I’ve been up to… 12:50 I’m going to Lamborghini! 14:40 Upcoming trips!15:38 We need help, can you help us!?17:40 Upcoming live shows! 19:31 The Chinese electric vehicle market is growing!⚡️ 32:00 The V10 engine will soon be gone 😭Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.How Masterworks works:-Create your account with your traditional bank account-Pick major works of art to invest in or our new blue-chip diversified art portfolio-Identify investment amount-Hold shares in works by Picasso or trade them in our secondary marketplaceSee important Masterworks disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/about/disclaimer?utm_source=behindtheglasse&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=4-13-23&utm_term=Behind+The+Glass+Viewer&utm_content=disclaimerWant extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E27] Tony Already Hates The New Lamborghini Revuelto
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/behindtheglass00:28 We don’t watch automotive YouTube. 04:43 Picking up in my Artura story!15:00 The Lamborghini Revuelto 27:41 A new Gordon Murray car! 😴 33:29 The new Genesis GV80 Concept!36:40 VW’s final combustion engine car is coming!38:40 A website to help Tony make stock buying decisions?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E26] McLaren Artura vs Ferrari 296 GTB
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://www.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:28 it’s Tony’s birthday! 03:40 I’ve been to the MTC 👀15:02 My thoughts on Mclaren Artura…23:10 The hybrid heart of the Artura. 37:22 Tony is flapping about his new car. 43:40 Checking in on the livestream chat! 44:45 My ‘Summer Daily’ is confirmed 👏🏻53:14 My synthetic fuel video roundup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behind The Scenes At The Jeddah Grand Prix
Want to get early access to video versions of #AfterTheChequeredFlag, head over to recast.tv/behindtheglassIn this episode, Paul takes us behind the scenes of the Jeddah Grand Prix which he attended for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E25] How Fast Would Tony Be In An F1 Car? #CarParkChat
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: www.recast.tv/behindtheglassWe are back for another episode of #CarParkChat with Paul Wallace. We discuss:00:25 - Intro02:00 - What Was In Our School Lunch05:45 - Ferrari Roma Spider09:45 - A secret about my F-Type video14:30 - Paul’s thoughts on F-Type23:30 - Tony’s new work van isn’t a van28:00 - Could a regular person drive an F1 car52:00 - Live questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.