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Updated 11 days agoNorthern Ireland's first automotive podcast, taking an often humorous look at car news, culture and history along with interviews with car builders and those in the scene/industry.
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Episodes (158)
Reload EP032 - Mario Kart, Death vans and the Russian Defector
On EP023 we're talking about dangerous vans, Connor's low decline into old age and an Irish man defecting to Russia. We also learn that old people aren't as well behaved on the roads as you might imagine and a certain OEM has their back up over the aftermarket. Enjoy.
Reload EP031 - The Cars are the Stars
On EP031 we take a deep dive into a world where the cars are the stars of the show. We're talking about our favourite car movies and cars from them so join us as we reveal the facts, trivia and lots of mistakes. We also have news on brand new mk2 "Escorts", a mental SUV from Seat and the death of another rally great. Enjoy.
Reload EP030 - Killer B's
On EP030 Nigel is talking box arches, big areo and supercar rivaling power, all from OEM manufacturers. That's right, its the history of Group B rallying. We're also talking about Tesla's variation of the humble steering wheel, our Face Off comes to a close and Connor refuses to incriminate himself. Enjoy.
Reload EP029 - It's Petrol Jim, But Not As We Know It
On EP029 we chat about big changes coming for our fuel, and not for the better, a road getting washed away and the arrival of flying cars. Lee has battery issues, Nigel makes project progress and Connor buys some wheels he didn't need. Enjoy.
Reload EP028 - Drag Racer Zack Martin
On EP028 we head overseas to chat to drag racer Zack Martin - @zmdlit - about his 10 plus years in the sport including what it's like to race in a non traditional class. Connor is in love with an electric car (yes, honestly), Nigel is trying to starving the population and Lee tells us about the ultimate tyre fix. Enjoy
Reload EP027 - Fast Eddie
On EP027 Nigel takes us on a journey exploring the history of Northern Irish F1 driver Eddie Irvine. Connor finally gets a new exhaust sorted for the Bora, we realise we can predict the stock market and we get a lesson on how to get discounted parts for you Ferrari GTO. Enjoy.
Reload EP026 - Podcast Christmas Party
On EP026 we're celebrating a year of podcasting. We invite you to join us on the podcast Christmas party for a few (too many) drinks and to chat about new wheels, the food drive, DIY heroes and trust fund purchases. Happy Christmas to all our listeners and we'll be back in the new year.
Reload EP025 - Dakar Defined
On EP025 Lee takes us on a journey with the history of the Dakar Rally. We're talking deaths, stolen group B cars and terrorism, you don't really get that in F1 or WRC. We chat about Grosjean's crash, the lost of VW Motorsport and Nigel's latest project car. Enjoy.
Reload EP024 - Christmas Steer
On EP024 we get into the spirit of Christmas and give you a rundown of our suggested presents for automotive friends and family (and yourself of course), we talk about the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars in the UK and much more. We also field some listener questions which leads to chat of random shoes on the road and 20kg of vintage porn. We cover all the hot topics here. Enjoy.
Reload EP023 - "Hell Yeah Brother", it's the rocket man!
On EP023 we head to Florida in the 60s to find out what the hell was going on with some mail order drag racing parts. We also chat about Connor's election campaign, electric rally cars and Lee wants to get Nico Hulkenberg into the studio "for an interview". Enjoy.
Reload EP022 - Pete Matthews of Paintworkz
On EP022 we chat to Pete Matthews of Paintworkz about his time in the show scene building some crazy cars, loosing his car to fire and crashing in front of a film crew. It's all going down here. We also hear from Donal O'Neill on Kirkistown race track getting shut down mid race due to Covid19 related laws and discuss the latest holder of the fastest prodcution car record. Enjoy.
Reload EP021 - Music That Drives You
On EP021 we chat about how not to behave if involved in motorsport (or life in general), Tesla's latest convertible and a big name in the industry returning. We also discuss Driven 2.0 and you tell us what songs drive you. Enjoy
Reload EP020 - The Legend of Senna
On EP020 we chat about bling bling brake discs and Connor is picking a Hyundai over a Volkswagen?!?! Nigel also talks us through the history of motorsport legend Ayrton Senna and the listener questions cause a row... Enjoy.
Reload EP019 - Please Be Seated For Some History
On EP019 we chat about a viable Tesla competitor, children driving lorries and a lot of stuff falls off our recording desk. Connor also talks us through the history of one of the biggest automotive seat manufacturers in the world and gets mad about The Fast and the Furious franchise. Enjoy.
Reload EP018 - Colin Tweed of Reload.Global
On EP018 we speak to Colin Tweed, the quieter half of Reload.Global, on BMW E30 M3 ownership, the joy of buying and selling classic cars and his trip to Worthersee in the Holy Grail of Mk2s, a Golf G60 Limited. We also chat news on the latest emissions scandal and Lee's granny is now a boy racer. Enjoy.
Reload EP017 - Stunt Driver and Pro Drifter Buttsy Butler
On EP017 we chat about the Driven charity drive, interview Buttsy Butler on his amazing driving career and Lee isn't sure if she's taking up horse riding or opening a brothel... Yeah, it's business as usual here. Enjoy.
Reload EP016 - "If in doubt, flat out" - Colin McRae
On EP016 Nigel schools us on motorsport legend Colin McRae, we chat about Mitsubishi pulling out of the European market, the loss of an automotive great and much more. Enjoy
Reload EP015 - Loves the Drugs
On EP015 Lee talks to us about drugs in motorsport, but not how you might think, Nigel has a stroke while talking about his bike collection and Connor tries to be polite but fails miserably. We chat about the bad news regarding BBS, Elon Musk's latest fight and field some listener questions. Enjoy.
Reload EP014 - Andy Cooper of RMS Motoring
On EP014 we sit down with Andy Cooper, owner of RMS Motoring. We scratch the surface of his 20 plus years in the Northern Irish car scene running a hugely successful forum, his career in drifting and trips to the Nurburgring. Enjoy.
Reload EP013 - Donkeyfarts
On EP013 we chat about Lambos in fields, Nigel kills off a famous composer and we have an announcement from our sponsor Reload Global. There's also a discussion on herding cattle... Enjoy.
Reload EP012 - Secret Squirrel
On EP012 we look back at cars which wouldn't exist without some covert manoeuvres, Connor wants you to invest in IS200s and the new 4 series takes a hammering. Enjoy.
Reload EP011 - Six Shooter
On EP011 we dive into the history and development of the legendary VR6 engine, talk about a racist car advert and get hungry talking about chinese food. Enjoy.
Reload EP010 - Sean Maynard of Volkswagen of America
On EP010 we speak to Sean Maynard, chief enthusiast and a specialist in Experiential Marketing at Volkswagen of America, about their time in motorsport, why they build show cars, customer engagement and witnessing two world records being broken. Nigel takes us through the latest YouTube content and Lee leaves Connor speechless. There's a first...
Reload EP009 - Fire In The Booth
On EP009, we chat about online car shows, leaf bombs and follow up on some feedback from EP008. This also leads us down the path of why Connor needs supervision with fire... Strap in, it gets weird.
Reload EP008 - My DeLorean is running a little rough, I think it's coked up...
On EP008, we do some time travelling to learn about John DeLorean's epic rise and fall, talk about what's currently keeping us sane and learn that a locked car doing 40mph on axles stands isn't a great situation to be caught up in. Enjoy.