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)
IMOLA GP REACTION! What Has Happened To Lewis Hamilton?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassPaul and I catch up on the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola which was won by Max Verstappen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E32] Tony Drove My Ferrari! Behind The Scenes Of Our Road Trip
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 reflect on our epic road trip through Europe. We discuss:00:37 Upcoming video spoilers!? 👀04:14 Ferrari profit margins are crazy. 10:46 Behind the scenes of our euro road trip! 22:25 360 compliment #136:33 I forced Tony into a Porsche 964 Carrera RS.38:27 360 compliment #240:00 Did we find any decent roads? 44:02 Tony drives my 360! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E31] CAR NEWS: Lotus Eletre, Corolla GR, Chiron Pur Sport
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 catchup on the latest car news, including:00:00 Intro 03:51 I’ve been given a new RS3 👀09:37 The new lotus Eletre18:56 The Geneva Motor show is back! 24:37 A mad off-road spec Rolls Royce Cullinan ?27:18 The Toyota GR Corolla 38:06 Harry Metcalfe had a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport for a week!44:30 How was my RS6 on the trip to Scotland? 🏴 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Vettel Retire Before The End of Season? [Australian GP Reaction]
This week Paul and I sit down to discuss all the action from the 2022 Australian F1 Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E30] What It's Like To Be An F1 Driver! IN DEPTH with Max Chilton
This week Tony and I are joined by ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton for a fascinating chat. We discuss:00:37 Welcome Max Chilton! 05:33 Max has been on STG before?!06:51 How did you get into a racing career? 09:47 How easy is it to get in and go with a race car? 13:40 The money behind the racing. 17:17 How do F3 & F2 cars compare? 18:47 Do road cars matter if you’re already racing and what was your first car?23:00 The start of your Formula 1 career! 32:10 How did your life change when you entered the world of F1?37:00 How did an uncompetitive F1 car feel to drive? 44:00 Your career after F147:00 No more racing just razzing about in a baby Batmobile? 51:39 What other cars have you owned? 1:03:45 When did you realise it was time to start the entrepreneur chapter of your life. 1:10:30 Do you have any career regrets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E29] All The Cars We've Ever Owned
To find out more about AdvantageFS, visit their website:https://advantagefs.co.uk/This week Tony and I discuss:00:00 - AdvantageFS04:47 - Intro 07:25 - What are the most dangerous cars to buy!?20:27 - What cars have we owned?20:42 - My first few cars. 30:13 - Tony’s first few cars.36:44 - The first car Tony financed.44:19 - My ‘YouTube era’ cars so far…56:54 - Some of the more sPiCy cars Tony has owned!1:07:47 - Keeping personal cars personal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SAUDI GP REACTION! Did Max Finally Outsmart Leclerc?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Paul and I discuss this 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E28] CAR NEWS: V12 Vantage, GT4 RS, Maserati Grecale, Nissan ARIYA
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 catch up on the latest car news:00:00 - Intro00:37 Welcome new Patreons! 02:29 Where’s the F1 Driver?05:30 My 360 is finished? 15:16 The new GT4RS reviews are out! 23:26 718 & Boxster going electric?28:19 I drove the new electric Nissan Ariya 33:03 The new Maserati Macan rival! 35:41 A new V12 Vantage! Hello.43:28 Porsche 911 ‘Classic Club Coupe’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BAHRAIN GP REACTION! A New Era Begins! #ForzaFerrari
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassPaul and I sit down to share out thoughts on the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E27] Best Cars For £35,000! New vs Used
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 - Intro00:46 - “You’re not a real car guy if…” waffle.05:07 - Porsche factory closed!?12:34 - BMW finally buy Alpina18:19 - The new Aventador replacement pics20:25 - Everything is getting extortionate 30:06 - New Vs Old, the most fun for £35K! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 2022 Season Preview: Who Is Going To Be World Champion?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIt's the dawn of a new season in the world of Formula 1, so Paul and I sit down to talk about testing and predict who we think will be champion in 2022!0:00 - Intro3:30 - Drive To Survive9:00 - Why We Should Be Excited About 202213:00 - HAAS (Schumacher & Magnussen)17:30 - Williams (Latifi & Albon)19:30 - Alfa Romeo (Botts & Zhou)23:30 - Aston Martin (Vettel & Stroll)25:45 - Alpha Tauri (Gasly & Tsunoda)31:00 - Alpine (Alonso & Ocon)34:30 - McLaren (Norris & Ricciardo)40:45 - Ferrari (Leclerc & Sainz)48:00 - Red Bull (Verstappen & Perez)50:00 - Mercedes (Hamilton & Russell)54:00 - Our Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E26] Carrera GT Values, 296 GTB Drive & Merc Safety Car
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:0:00 - Intro0:58 Fuel prices have gone to the moon!📈11:02 The new Mercedes F1 Safety car!13:37 My Carrera GT experience and the crazy prices they’re ‘going’ for!36:40 My Ferrari 296GTB experience in Spain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E25] The True Costs Of A Modern Classic Car
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:01:24 Not the best start 😂04:07 My new RS6! 20:15 F1 Testing round up31:48 Q&A! 33:19 E53AMG,RS4 or M34i?34:13 What age did you get your licence?36:32 1 car for £100k?37:40 Where do you both see yourselves and your businesses in 5 years?45:24 How to find good roads in Europe? 46:21 If you had to swap your 360 for something the same value what would it be?47:37 Should you put a high or low deposit in a PCP Finance deal?50:18 If you had to work in another industry what would it be? 53:45 What are the dangers of buying a modern classic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E24] My New Daily & The Shocking Truth Of Car Manufacturing
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass00:00 - Intro00:37 - I’ve been out in the Ferrari 296GTB06:37 - My new daily is here! 07:24 - The new Ferrari SUV leaked online! 11:45 - Are electric cars really that green?35:32 - A ship of burning Porsches 38:07 - My new daily. (Finally!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E23] What Is The Best Car In The World?
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:00:37 Intro 04:58 What is the greatest car in the world? 05:43 2022 F1 Car livery reveals!10:00 Are Aston Martin sorting themselves out? 11:12 The new Alfa Romeo Tonale 15:05 The new Maserati MC20 18:25 What is the greatest / best car on earth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E22] We Rate YouTuber Car Collections!
This week Tony and I discuss:00:00 Intro00:55 Reviewing YouTuber car collections 04:49 Adam LZ10:59 TheStradman 15:13 Doug DeMuro21:04 Shmee150 26:29 VehicleVirgins28:58 Manny Koshbin 34:58 Daily Driven Exotics37:03 TJ Hunt 39:36 Marchettino 40:43 MrJWW42:56 TGE45:51 VinWiki 47:48 Hoovies Garage 51:14 Harrys Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E21] My Exclusive Ride In The NEW GT4 RS... Was A Fail!
This week Tony and I discuss:00:00 - Intro01:10 - When jobs go wrong. 05:36 - My GP Ice Race disaster14:35 - My GT4RS experience 19:58 - Patreon Shoutout & How to get in contact! 22:53 - The new Highway Code. 29:10 - SUV world updates32:14 - Is the SF90 a Ferrari flop?41:24 - Ferrari F1 2022 world champions?44:18 - A ‘slow’ drive home from Austria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E20] Why Is There STILL Such A DELAY On NEW Cars?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass00:00 - Intro01:10 - I’ve Moved House! 07:20 - I’ve Purchased My Next Daily…10:02 - The First Customer Valkyrie Spotted! 15:13 - Lamborghini Sterrato20:14 - The New DBX S22:19 - Still Long Delays On New Cars35:20 - What Are Used Car Prices Doing?44:26 - The Problem With Buying Cars for YouTube Views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E19] The Best Hot Hatch For A Young Person?
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 disucss:00:00 - Intro00:37 - Admin and updates! 03:12 - Patreon Video questions 11:22 - Upcoming main channel videos 16:26 - What’s the best hot hatch to get aged 18-22 24:32 - What is the worst buying or selling decision we've made? 33:44 - AMG project 1 driving around Monaco?35:51 - The new GR Yaris MM38:40 - Does The 720S Finally Makes Sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E18] The Biggest Problem With EVs in 2022!
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 - Intro00:37 - Tony Got A Dog!03:31 - BTG Admin Updates 05:30 - Why I’m Not Buying A Challenge Stradale 09:24 - Tony Wants A Ferrari 812 GTS 18:05 - Is The Lamborghini Huracan STO Worth 350k? 19:56 - The Biggest Problem With EVs in 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our F1 2021 Season Review! Hollywood Takes Over Motorsport
A few weeks later than planned, here is our 2021 Season Review. What a crazy year it was! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E17] The New Cars To Be Most Excited About In 2022!
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassWe are back! It's our first episode of 2022 so Tony and I discuss:00:00 - Intro00:45 - It’s A New Year02:00 - Tony’s Trip To Dubai04:15 - Bulgaria’s Supercar Boom05:30 - An Interruption…07:00 - I’ve Sold My Flat09:00 - My Defender 90 Loan13:45 - EVO Cars of the Year32:00 - Cars We Are Most Excited About In 20221:01:00 - George Russell & F1 Team Budgets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E16] Our Favourite Cars Of 2021
Want to get yourself an STG travel mug? Click here: https://drinkperla.co.uk/product/stg-cup-nespresso-bundleThis week Tony and I discuss:00:00 - Intro01:30 - STG Coffee Ad10:30 - My BMW iX Experience15:30 - Autonomous Vehicles?26:00 - BMW M3 Touring & Golf R Estate28:00 - Our Favourite Cars Of 2021Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E15] Is F1 No Longer A Sport? The Abu Dhabi Controversy
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 - Intro02:00 - Abu Dhabi F141:30 - My Next Daily50:00 - Tony Wants An Electric Range Rover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E14] How Paul Went From Supercar Spotter To Supercar Owner! #InDepth
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIt's time for another one of our #InDepth interviews, this time with Paul Wallace from @SOL - Supercars of London . As most of you know, Tony and I are good friends with Paul so were keen to hear more about how he started Supercars of London and share his story with you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.