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, E24] So Is The Purosangue An SUV Or Not?
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:28 I need to sleep. 02:44 Welcome! 04:26 A ‘huge’ crash in Monaco!09:18 Tony’s new Turbo S story…17:06 Finally an affordable electric car! 20:53 BMW to stop offering Diesel cars?23:20 Should I swap my X3 for the M3 Touring?29:01 Is the Ferrari Purosangue an SUV? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bahrain GP Reaction, McLaren Lows & Aston Martin Highs
Want early access to the video version of After The Chequered Flag? Head over to www.recast.tv/behindtheglassPaul and I sit down to catchup on the Bahrain Grand Prix and all the latest F1 gossip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E23] Synthetic Fuels & The Used Car Market
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1o00:46 - Tony boots02:30 - Used Car Prices Increasing Again?07:30 - Finally Telling You Where I’ve Been09:15 - Tony Went To See A Grenadier17:30 - BMW New Car Finance Rates (M3 Touring)20:20 - Synthetic Fuels & Porsche’s Plant In Chile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E22] The £600,000 Ford & The $100,000 Golf!
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 Paul Wallace finally buys a car!02:00 Tony sells a manual GTI in an hour! 05:11 A VW Golf R32 sells for $104,000!08:32 Car investments, what should you buy today?21:29 You can’t insure a Range Rover in London anymore!?28:30 JLR reliability problems and my trip to Austria!41:30 New X5M & X6M! 42:55 F1 returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E21] We Rate Your Rides & Tony Buys A New Porsche
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 Exciting live chat! 02:02 Today’s episode! 04:30 Tony has another 911 Turbo S 10:25 I’ve been dailying an Aventador!17:51 We rate your rides again!58:00 Where’s our 918 Spyder? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E20] UK Driving Standards & Car Buying Advice
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 I’ve got a Lamborghini for a week… and a hernia. 11:00 We’re getting a 918? 15:50 A Tony rant on UK Drivers23:45 How am I finding the manual in the GT324:21 A Q&A Episode!24:48 What car should you invest in today?29:36 Will we ever see 500bhp cars from the top supercar brands again?31:15 What are our hobbies outside of cars? 37:08 Is the 997 911 the generation the one to buy right now? 38:20 More on synthetic fuels? 39:33 Thoughts on subscription based car options? 42:23 How is dad life going?44:30 Could I remove the rear wing of the GT3?45:49 Would we ever do the Gumball Rally?47:15 Help buying your first Porsche? 48:46 Is starting a YouTube channel worth it?52:35 The ultimate one car garage! 54:35 Tony reunited with his first Ferrari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E19] The NEW Cars To Be Most Excited About In 2023
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: http://recast.tv/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:28 Lots to talk about this week!01:44 My 911 Dakar experience06:58 I drove the INEOS Grenadier!14:13 New BMW facelifts 17:35 TopGear’s best cars of 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E18] Lamborghini's Aventador Replacement! #CarParkChat
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oWelcome to 'Car Park Chat' ... a new format for 2023. We discuss:00:28 A ‘special’ guest…01:50 Introducing Car Park Chats!03:30 Our last car crashes. 15:20 When is out next road trip?17:30 The new Aventador 👀27:00 Verstappen a Ferrari driver? 31:40 We all love Tom Cruise39:00 What happened to Paul’s motorbike life?41:20 Should we insure cars at list price or market value?44:03 Where’s Tony’s 296?44:50 The new Maserati SUV49:55 Tony is back in an RS650:25 What spicy family car should I get? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E17] Is There An Impending EV Crisis?
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:01:20 I finally have my GT306:35 GT3 Tyre nightmares11:45 Tony’s electric Porsche experience.36:30 The verdict 47:00 Are more electric cars causing more problems? 53:30 Are synthetic fuel stations the answer?55:00 Buying electric vs buying petrol58:30 Is there an incoming EV crisis!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What F1 Drivers Do In The Off-Season [#AfterTheChequeredFlag]
To watch the episode, head over to Recast and search 'Behind The Glass': https://watch.recast.tv/Paul and I sit down to catchup on all the latest F1 news, including:03:55 - The Team Principal Merry-go-round13:43 - Andretti Cadillac21:36 - Verstappen's Sim Racing Fail26:26 - What The Drivers Have Been Up To Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E16] Revealing The Colour Of My NEW 911 GT3
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:00:22 A month of being a Dad! 04:00 Tony’s Roma, is gone! 06:55 is the Ferrari 296 abit crap?09:00 I need a 4 seat sports car…17:55 There’s a ‘new’ Nissan GTR!?21:48 A Mclaren 12C for 65K? 29:05 The 2023 GP Ice Race is cancelled 😞 34:20 Tailor made Ferraris and exclusive Porsches!43:50 The colour of my GT3 revealed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E15] The Truth About My Trip To Australia... ! (AMG Black Series, SF90 ++)
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oSkip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://masterworks.art/behindtheglassPurchase 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: http://masterworks.com/cdWe are back for our first episode of 2023... and I have some pretty big news to share...00:00 - https://masterworks.art/behindtheglass02:22 - I lied to you. But also an exciting update…06:06 Tony went to see Santa!🎅🏻 13:40 Upcoming episodes! 14:16 Tony wants the AMG Black Series. 25:40 Driving the SF90 again. 30:40 EVO car of the year! 37:02 Driving a DBX and Urus off road!?41:33 Being chauffeured in a Mayback. 46:35 BTG is going abroad again?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Favourite Chats From 2022 | #BehindTheGlass Best Bits
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oThese our some of our favourite moments of 2022. Let us know yours00:46 Rating the audience’s rides from our live events! 05:19 Tony’s first cars!09:59 Rating YouTubers cars.12:41 Tony drives the 360!20:52 Why I’m not buying a Challenge Stradale.22:14 We had former F1 driver Max Chilton on the podcast! 23:43 Tony nearly had a crash!25:51 What’s the best car in the world?30:06 How to fix the fuel price crisis (according to Tony!)31:32 Why I sold the RS6? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E14] Can The Emira Really Compete With A GT4 / M2?
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1o00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Our Christmas Plans02:45 - Does Tony Sell Cars At Christmas04:30 - My Lotus Emira Experience19:00 - Can The Emira Compete With A GT4/M2?33:00 - Best Affordable Sports Cars 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E13] Our Dream 5 Car Garages
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oIt's our Christmas Special! Tony and I discuss:0:30 - My recent food poisoning2:35 - Does Tony Get Car Sick04:30 - Our Xmas Plans08:15 - The New Alfa Romeo Zagato13:00 - Have I Sold My 360?19:00 - Living With An X325:00 - Thoughts On The New C6330:00 - Our Dream 5 Car GaragesYou can also listen to Behind The Glass here;https://open.spotify.com/show/1nlOiLGGegVIfBG138tmoG?si=JoAMd65PTU2Hmd6908ICZQhttps://apple.co/2HUpzS6You can follow Tony here;https://www.instagram.com/tonygravelwoodcarsaleshttps://www.gravelwood.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E12] Tony's Ordered A NEW BMW M2! Full Options & Prices
Want extra content, live-streamed recording sessions and ad-free episodes? Check out our recast page: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1o00:22 My GT3 is in the country! 06:38 Porsche make the most unreliable cars?16:19 Masterworks - https://www.masterworks.com/19:03 The F Pace SVR edition 1988? 27:26 Our snow driving stories 37:37 Is Tony getting a new M2!?49:30 BMW now CHARGE for a manual!52:23 X3 M40i or X3 M40d?54:00 Exciting content coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our F1 2022 Season Review!
After The Chequered Flag is back... well sort of. Ahead of a full return in 2023, Paul and I sit down to catch up on the 2022 season.You can watch the episode here:https://share.recast.app/v/8PWy2?referrer=8dA1oWe discuss:09:46 - Nico Hulkenburg10:43 - Nyck De Vries11:34 - Latifi13:22 - Albon14:57 - Zhou17:16 - Tsunoda19:11 - Schumacher20:15 - Stroll21:32 - Gasly23:16 - Magnussen24:45 - Vettel29:31 - Ricciardo32:05 - Bottas32:52 - Alonso35:43 - Ocon37:19 - Norris41:00 - Hamilton44:28 - Sainz47:53 - Russell53:18 - Perez59:06 - Leclerc1:03:25 - Verstappen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E11] $750,000 BMWs And Electric Abarths!
Want bonus content, live streams and ad free episodes? Join us on Recast: https://share.recast.tv/u/8dA1o?referrer=8dA1oThis week Tony and I are back in the UK. We chat about:00:27 Tony goes in on me. 04:00 Tony the business adviser?05:42 A big announcement! 09:47 Our America trip 🇺🇸 20:45 I went to a ‘Targa Club’ rally cross event.22:52 The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato has launched!28:38 RS7 & RS6 Performance 😬 30:38 I want the new Abarth 500e ⚡️ 45:49 The 750k BMW!?56:00 Our Recast channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E10] Rating American Viewers Rides! #BTGLive In LA
This week Tony and I are live from LA. We discuss00:00 Intro02:04 We rate the audiences rides!30:44 Our experience in American cars.41:12 Why do all Americans love trucks?43:51 How fun are American roads?47:39 My ‘Topgear Story’! 49:59 Audience Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E9] LA Auto Show: 911 Dakar, Carrera T & Tony's Favourite Trucks
This week on the podcast we discuss:00:00 Intro00:26 We’re back! 03:56 The 911 Dakar16:03 Seeing the GT3RS in person for the first time.17:59 Carrera T press drives are happening here in LA!21:45 Tony loves trucks now…31:40 Our favourites from the LA Auto Show38:00 Electric & concept cars from the show. 49:08 Videos coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Postcard From LA...
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassTony and I give you a quick update from our trip to LA. Full episode coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E8] Did This Auction Prove Used Car Prices Are Still Flying?
Click my link http://athleticgreens.com/behindtheglass to get a 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D3K2 & 5 travel packs FREE with your first purchase! You can’t put a price tag on your own health!Get tickets for our first international #BTGLive in Los Angeles:https://seenthroughglass.online/tc-events/los-angeles/This week Tony and I discuss:03:26 What should we drive in LA? 🇺🇸 06:35 What’ve we been up to?10:46 The ‘Grand Turismo’ collection car auction.25:00 CRAZY JDM results! 35:30 What do the auction prices tell us about the overall market?42:45 Our favourites from the listings. 47:40 6 months with my diesel X3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E7] The Best Cars We've Driven This Year!
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:00:00 Intro00:26 What has Tony bought? 👀08:50 I went to the Mercedes F1 team factory!13:55 The new Ferrari Le Mans car15:05 The best cars we’ve driven this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E6] EVs, Synthetic Fuels & The Future For Petrolheads
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week, Tony and I discuss:00:26 So.. My GT3 isn’t ready.04:47 The new 911 Carrera T!11:41 My electric Mercedes EQS 53 AMG experience. 34:30 The cost of EV driving is a problem.39:05 Will synthetic fuels save the petrolheads? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S6, E5] Update On My GT3, 296 GTS Launch & New M2! #BTGLive
We are back with another live event, this time at Duke of London. Tony and I discuss:00:26 BTG Live is back!01:17 We rate the audiences rides.28:21 My GT3 has been built. 😱 31:40 The last ever F-Type! 35:30 How is Tony finding his Roma?39:28 How I got on with the new 296GTS.46:57 Audience Q&A! 47:41 Thoughts on the new BMW M2?49:27 If we couldn’t buy a Ferrari or Porsche what would we buy?51:15 How are YouTubers treated on press launches?54:37 What is the worst car currently on sale?55:40 What is the best one car that does everything?57:43 716 Spyder or 991 Targa59:09 Will Tony get the ferrari purosangue?01:01:00 What are the best driving roads in the UK and Europe?01:02:22 How does Tony plan road trips?01:03:23 Is the Giulia Quadrifoglio underrated? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.