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)
SAUDI ARABIAN GP REACTION! So Who Is Going To Win The Championship?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and Paul take over to reflect on a crazy Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E13] Are Used Car Prices Finally Coming Down?
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 - Techical Difficulties00:37 - Intro03:30 - Are Used Car Prices Finally ‘Cooling’14:30 - Ferrari Daytona SP325:30 - Ferrari 296GTB26:30 - I Now Want A Portofino M!40:15 - Tony’s Next Car?42:30 - Aston V12 Vantage46:00 - BMW XM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E12] We Rate Your Rides!
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass00:00 - Intro03:51 - Porsche GT3 Touring06:00 - Land Rover Defender V807:20 - VW Golf GTi09:00 - Lamborghini Gallardo10:15 - AMG GTC13:00 - McLaren 600LT15:45 - Audi R8 V10 Plus16:15 - Vauxhall Adam17:00 - Porsche 996 GT318:30 - 911 50th Anniversary19:00 - Jaguar F-Type R20:00 - Lexus GSF20:45 - Maserati GT21:00 - Audi A421:15 - Ferrari 488 Spider21:45 - BMW M550d Touring23:00 - Jaguar F-Type23:30 - BMW I824:45 - Land Rover Discovery25:30 - Alpine A11026:30 - Mercedes SLS28:00 - GT86 Safari29:00 - Audi E-Tron GT30:00 - Audi S5 Manual31:30 - Volvo S60 Polestar32:15 - Lotus Espirit33:30 - Dodge Viper35:30 - AMG GT 5036:00 - Nissan GT-R R3437:00 - MG ZR38:30 - Jaguar XJ57539:45 - Ford Fiesta Zetec40:45 - BMW 635d42:30 - Datsun 240Z43:00 - Mercedes CLS55 AMG44:00 - Audi R8 V10 Manual Spyder44:45 - Porsche Taycan RWD45:30 - VW Golf GTI Edition 3046:30 - Smart Brabus48:00 - Ford Mustang Boss 30249:00 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR49:15 - Macan GTS49:30 - Mazda MX-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Overrated Car Manufacturers [S5, E11]
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass00:00 - Intro00:40 - Audi Buying McLaren?09:20 - Tony’s Become An Aston Martin Dealer18:00 - My Next Daily .. Latest Options32:00 - Ferrari 812 Competizione Reviews37:30 - Behind The Scenes Of My Etihad Film43:00 - Most Overrated Manufacturers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BRAZIL GP REACTION! This Is Why HAMILTON Is The GOAT
Paul and I discuss the 2021 Mexican & Brazilian Grand Prix!Want 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, E10] The Truth About My First EV Road Trip & Latest Car News
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 the following:00:00 - Intro03:15 - My First EV Road Trip25:00 - Mexican Grand Prix (F1)31:30 - The First Customer Valkyrie36:00 - The Next Ferrari Icona40:30 - Mercedes SL45:30 - Diesel F-Pace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E9] SUV Special: The Good, The Bad & Why They Are So Popular
This week Tony and I are joined by Andrew from Alexanders Prestige for an SUV special. We discuss the following:00:00 - Intro01:15 - Andrew’s Urus04:00 - Andrew is Mr SUV05:15 - The New Range Rover14:00 - When Did SUVs Become So Popular18:00 - Why Do We All Buy SUVs22:15 - Did We Need ‘Super’SUVs?25:30 - What Are Our Favourite SUVs29:30 - Overrated SUVs38:30 - Underrated SUVs45:30 - Best SUV Sub £75k50:00 - What Should Replace My X3? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E8] How I Turned My YouTube Channel Into A Business
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week's episode is a bit different... it's a deep dive into my story of being a YouTuber. Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Get Us To 50,000 Subscribers!2:10 - Intro3:15 - Tony’s Driving An Aston Martin8:20 - Porsche GT4 RS14:25 - Alfa Romeo GTA20:20 - How I Started My YouTube Channel33:15 - How To Make Money on YouTube40:15 - Did My Dad Fund My Channel48:45 - Making Money Outside of YouTube55:15 - Why Did I Do Drive The World?1:01:15 - Funding Drive The World1:09:00 - Working With Brands1:20:00 - How To Grow A YouTube Business1:27:00 - How Do I Create My Videos1:38:30 - What Frustrates My About YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US GP Reaction! Is Hamilton Running Out Of Time?
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 sit down to discuss the US Grand Prix. It was a thrilling race in Texas which may have been a pivotal once for the 2021 championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E7] 5 Cars Under £50,000 To Buy Right Now
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 - Intro0:40 - Our 2 Series Argument4:30 - The Road Trip Is Over8:00 - Gordon Murray T.50 debut13:45 - 20 Cars That Have Gone Up In Value (according to Daily Mail)16:30 - How Car Industry Values Cars26:30 - 5 Cars Under £50k You Should Buy Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E6] What Makes You A TRUE Petrolhead? ... Our Biggest Argument Yet
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 have our biggest argument whilst discussing:0:00 - https://www.coincorner.com/stg2:04 - My Mistake2:55 - An Update On Our Trip7:00 - Geneva Motor Show Cancelled9:45 - Porsche GT4 RS12:45 - Lancia Going EV13:45 - F1’s Synthetic Fuels18:00 - Testarossa Restomod19:45 - French Car Taxes26:00 - Our Biggest Argument… About A 2 Series43:00 - What Makes A “True” Petrolhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TURKISH GP REACTION! The Most Boring Wet Race Ever?
Paul and I discuss the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix, which after a lot of hype and expectation, felt like it fell a little flat. What were your thoughts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E5] Behind The Scenes Of Our European 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 are joined by Paul Wallace from @SOL - Supercars of London to bring you behind the scenes of our European road trip! We've just arrived in Monaco after 2 days driving through the mountains and have a lot to share about the cars we've brung. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E4] How To Choose Your First Supercar
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 get together to discuss my recent F-Type road trip, our upcoming EuroTrip and how to choose your first supercar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RUSSIAN GP REACTION! Would Norris Have Won A Dry Race?
Paul and I sit down to review the crazy Russian GP at Sochi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E3] Why Are Used Car Prices Going Crazy?!
0:00 - https://www.coincorner.com/stg2:05 - Intro5:00 - Tony’s A45S 9:00 - Future Classics (https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/great-cars-sure-be-future-classics#3)09:30 - 992 Porsche 91111:45 - Ferrari Roma15:15 - Renault Zoe20:15 - McLaren 675LT21:30 - Toyota GT8622:30 - Honda E23:00 - Suzuki Ignis24:00 - Alpine A11025:00 - UP Gti26:00 - My Defender ‘Issue'28:00 - BMW I829:00 - Alfa Giulia Quadrifogio30:00 - Aston Martin DBX31:00 - Why I Like Cars That Don’t Work34:00 - Ford Fiesta ST36:00 - Porsche Cayenne36:30 - Ferrari 812 Superfast37:00 - What’s Going On With The Car Market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E2] We Rate People's Rides LIVE! #BTGLive
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIt's the final of our 4 summer #BTGLive events and we had an incredible turn out of cars and people. Amongst many things, Tony and I discussed:0:00 - Intro02:15 - Rating People's Rides LIVE40:30 - Tony's Road Trip50:30 - Teasing Our Road Trip53:00 - Subaru WRX55:00 - Tesla's Nurburging Record57:30 - Honda NSX Type S59:30 - RSQ8 vs Urus1:00:00 - Cheap Second Cars1:02:30 - When Will Our Next Live Events Be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ITALIAN GP REACTION! Did Verstappen Deserve A Penalty?
In this episode, Paul and I catchup on the last three Grand Prix, driver changes and the big collision between Max & Lewis at the Italian GP!02:00 - Max & Lewis Make Contact AGAIN!24:30 - McLaren & Ricciardo's Return To Form32:45 - Bottas Version 4.539:40 - Russell Finally Getting The Mercedes Seat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S5, E1] Cars Manufacturers Should Bring Back! #BTGLive
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassWe are back! After a short break, season 5 of the podcast starts here!With an audience of roughly 120 people, Tony and I rate some rides and catchup on some car news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E38] Is Modifying Cars Becoming More Popular?
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 are joined by Mike from Motech Performance. You can see what Motech are up to here: https://www.instagram.com/motechperformanceuk/?hl=enWe discuss the following:0:00 - Intro01:30 - BTG LIVE Tickets (https://seenthroughglass.online/behind-the-glass-live/)03:00 - Mike from Motech (http://www.motechperformance.net/)04:30 - My GT3 Experience22:30 - GT2 RS Clubsport 2523:15 - Radford25:45 - Morgan CXT30:00 - Is The World Of Modifying Cars Changing?39:00 - What Cars Are Better Modified?57:15 - Modifying Teslas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E37] Overlooked Supercars & JDM Classics
This week Tony and I are joined by Paul Wallace to discuss JDM collector cars and supercars that are often overlooked or forgotten.http://coincorner.com/STG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HUNGARY GP REACTION! Did Bottas Just Secure or Lose His 2022 Seat?
This week Paul and I discuss the crazy 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix0:00 - Intro02:00 - Proof That Reverse Grid Races Work?06:30 - What Did Bottas Just Do!?!?!09:30 - Rosberg Commentary12:30 - The Madness Of The Restart15:30 - Latifi beats Russell17:45 - Mick Schumacher20:00 - F1 At It’s Worst23:00 - Verstappen’s Season Low25:00 - Hamilton Of Old?27:00 - The Return Of Alonso!32:45 - Was Ocon Just Lucky?35:30 - Vettel’s Near Miss41:00 - Driver Ratings So Far Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E36] Cars Every Petrol Head Should Own! #BTGLive
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIt's another Behind The Glass LIVE event. Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro02:45 - We Rate Our Guests Rides19:45 - Why Are People Still Not Buying Alfa Quadrifoglios22:00 - Nurburgring Floods23:45 - McLaren 765LT33:00 - Where’s The Replacement AVentador 34:00 - Cars Every Petrolhead Should Own41:00 - What Do People Want To Buy Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E35] CAR NEWS: Audi RS3, Aston Valhalla, PDK GT4, Kona N
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 the following:0:00 - http://coincorner.com/STG02:06 - Intro03:00 - Tony’s Thoughts On The British GP06:30 - PDK GT413:45 - Audi RS323:30 - Hyundai Kona N25:30 - Aston Martin Valhalla33:15 - Greatest V8 Engines42:00 - Why Do YouTubers Keep Buying & Selling Cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BRITISH GP REACTION! Who Was To Blame: Hamilton Or Verstappen?
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 discuss the insane British Grand Prix and all the controversy surrounding THAT incident between Hamilton and Verstappen.0:00 - Intro02:30 - The Most Controversial F1 Incident07:30 - Our Thoughts On The Hamilton/Verstappen Crash32:00 - Leclerc36:00 - The New ‘Sprint’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.