Smith and Sniff

Bikers and goths

Jonny and Richard are in Matlock Bath in Derbyshire enjoying its two most abundant things. Also in this episode, monkey puzzle trees, pangolin dust, Great British Car Journey, letting a falcon out for a plop, various Zoes, Burton Coggles and Walton Goggins, pre-war jaw, a Star Wars Celica, dry slaps and wet storage, sitting on a Gold Wing, and coupe wars in Small Prophets. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E396 Mar 09, 2026 60 min 45 annotations

OTOSOT 92

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the most embarrassing thing you’ve accidentally done to someone else’s car, another Miami Vice car conundrum, the police car you’d most like to be arrested in, and cars for heavy snow. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E395 Mar 06, 2026 34 min 39 annotations

Fire horse

Jonny is excited by the Chinese new year. Also in this episode, an appeal for an Audi quattro, Jarvis Cocker’s American car, having a V8 at 19, the return of Vanwall, buying Austin Rover, sponsoring a roundabout, tortoise news, Hairy’s Garage, how Smith and Sniff almost killed a listener, hatred of limited run Black Editions, the cheapest of brown cars, Tamiya brings back some classics, and whatever happened to proper motorsport sponsors? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E394 Mar 02, 2026 63 min 46 annotations

OTOSOT 91

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Wu-Tang Clan people carriers, a need to be the only one in the car park, weak excuses for selling or swapping cars, and what would have happened if BMW hadn’t bailed on Rover? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E393 Feb 27, 2026 35 min 37 annotations

Pin drop car rescue

Jonny and Richard have a new idea for a TV show. Also in this episode, large car parts in the undergrowth, 4th July car throwing, staring out of train windows, Jonny’s stranded Insight, car-to-car comms in the 80s, watching the last Defender come off the line, smoking Michael McDonald, Jag XJs in staring roles, and giveaway exhausts in films and TV shows. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.comTo get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E392 Feb 23, 2026 60 min 40 annotations

OTOSOT 90

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about whether old cars make you more attractive, a new car for ageing parents, cars with known faults and how long you tolerate them, and car movie scenes you’d like to recreate. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E391 Feb 20, 2026 35 min 37 annotations

Charity shop trousers

Jonny and Richard recount their Glasgow live show since they accidentally forgot to record it. Also in this episode, getting a lift home from a former police officer in a Berlingo, A110s under 30 grand, Herb Alpert’s Alpen Alpine, a new rival for Celica lady, teachers in very thick perfume, a conspiracy theory cab driver, the interior of the new Ferrari Luce, a strange news story about a port drinker, vague insurance details, never bothered me car ads, and bringing drat back.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E390 Feb 16, 2026 62 min 31 annotations

OTOSOT 89

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about swapping an Up for a Leaf, unglamorous cars in songs, covering up painful car expenses, Microsoft OTSOT, a VX220 dilemma, and private plates that anger you. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E389 Feb 13, 2026 34 min 35 annotations

How the new Grand Tour presenters were chosen

Richard reveals his involvement in finding new hosts for The Grand Tour. Also in this episode, a real Magic Tree, getting trapped on the Isle of Man, mouse Uber, Merlin Purple and John the Dog, a strange bathroom sign, the end of the Lexus LC, a listener’s Nissan Leaf burnout, and how to behave like an absolute sleeve in a petrol station. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E388 Feb 09, 2026 56 min 29 annotations

OTOSOT 88

In this episode of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car brands in songs, essential mods for older cars, a fun car for two 21 year olds, and a two car garage for a Bangle fan. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E387 Feb 06, 2026 33 min 46 annotations

But it's never bothered me

Jonny and Richard discuss a used car ad trope. Also in this episode, Magic Trees and adult dancers, an unusual necklace, Bassie & Adriaan and their Prelude, a shout out for merch designers, an AI-altered car advert, the podcast Saab going for an MOT, rumours that Jaguar Land Rover is to assembly cars for a Chinese company, and the imminent death of the Tesla Model S. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E386 Feb 02, 2026 62 min 39 annotations

OTOSOT 87

In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a nice-sounding car for an 18-year-old, sorting the wheels on an old Fiesta, rare but nobody cares car search spikes, and the royal family and Top Gear. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E385 Jan 30, 2026 31 min 29 annotations

Beckham's Prelude

In this week’s episode of Britain’s most popular car podcast, the new Vauxhall Frontera, the madness of Nic Cage films, David Beckham’s interesting first car, a crazy new motorbike engine, Wet Leg’s ambitious road trip plans, an update on Richard’s MG Metro Turbo, and what does Lorde drive? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E384 Jan 26, 2026 65 min 42 annotations

OTOSOT 86

In their usual Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about best aftermarket pipes sound, concept car tyres, track car project suggestions, good car details in films and TV shows, and the choady shifter champion. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E383 Jan 23, 2026 29 min 34 annotations

Nico Rosberg's laundry bill

Jonny and Richard worry about an F1 champion’s fondness for light-coloured clothing. Also in this episode, a Gregorian bathroom, the Brussels motor show, the Fiat Tris, a surprising logo on Gru’s helmet, trouble with Prelude Guy, a warning to Alfa Giulia owners, an email from a kit car maker, and two more cars from the PistonHeads auctions. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get 10 percent off any order of HOLY https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG?ref=SSGGet £5 off your first order of HOLY over £14.99 https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG5?ref=SSGTo discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E382 Jan 19, 2026 64 min 42 annotations

OTOSOT 85

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about bringing back The Car’s The Star, things used to sweeten a car deal, and what are Feeder talking about in that song of theirs? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E381 Jan 16, 2026 30 min 32 annotations

Marina door handle wardrobe

Jonny has an unusual home improvement idea. Also in this episode, DJ Khalid’s new car, the Bentley Flying Spur, when car badges meant something, Top Cat, a Max Power comeback, love for steel wheels, the Brussels Motor Show, a Honda Logo, the Kia EV2, the Citroen ELO, cars of Rome, a future Smart ForTwo, cars for a 17 year old and the new Toyota FJ Cruiser. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E380 Jan 12, 2026 61 min 44 annotations

OTOSOT 84

Jonny and Richard answer listener’s questions about what you’d drive in old age, songs that sound car-related, Crown Vic racing, and what 90s and 00s cars should Harry Metcalfe buy? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E379 Jan 09, 2026 36 min 40 annotations

Don't throw your phone in the river

Jonny and Richard discuss things you definitely shouldn’t do. Also in this episode, a sad, abandoned Jazz, a listener’s tale of a strange Jag buyer, news from the world of No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, the song writing skills of people who work on trains, a listener blames this podcast for a car swap, more CRAD stories, the worst selling cars of 2025, and is it wrong to want a Corvette? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E378 Jan 05, 2026 60 min 37 annotations

OTOSOT 83

From their recent live show in Bristol, Jonny and Richard answer audience questions about hire cars, push-me-pull-you limos, a new car for BRIXMIS, hotel stories, irritating car faults, things found in barn find cars, Beat songs and cars for a Miami Vice re-make. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E377 Jan 02, 2026 39 min 33 annotations

The unexpected skip

Jonny and Richard are on a merrineum walk to and from the pub discussing Snoop’s inability to buy tonic water, scuffed Jazzes, an update on Richard’s motorcycle nemesis, getting woken by a Carrera GT, a gouty Panda, long life advice from Jag-man Dick van Dyke, the colour and trim of owls, Pat Benatar’s classic Buick restoration nightmare, the DeLorean siren song, car new year resolutions, and does anyone actually organise the London to Brighton run? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get 10 percent off any order of HOLY https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG?ref=SSGGet £5 off your first order of HOLY over £14.99 https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG5?ref=SSG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E376 Dec 29, 2025 57 min 43 annotations

Ahhhhh, the French Champagne

In front of an audience in Bristol, Jonny and Richard discuss dressing for the 90s, Britpop Demon Hunters, Orson Welles and his sozzled attempts to sell Champagne, a confusion about Last Christmas, windows down cold weather drivers, basically changing song lyrics, the problem with the BYD Dolphin Surf, the most stressful thing in modern driving, and a new game involving kit cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E375 Dec 22, 2025 52 min 13 annotations

OTOSOT 82

Jonny and Richard answer listener questions about reading the manual, the Top Gear lady wrangler, van advice, and the coolest car for transporting a Christmas tree. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E374 Dec 19, 2025 30 min 22 annotations

A ride in a new Jaguar prototype

Richard received an unexpected invitation to do something very exciting. Also in this episode, an embarrassing mistake with placeholder text, forgetting that you owned a Citroen CX, the worst sound in motoring, and another chat about a pair of cars coming up in the PistonHeads auctions. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get 10 percent off any order of HOLY https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG?ref=SSGGet £5 off your first order of HOLY over £14.99 https://uk.weareholy.com/discount/SSG5?ref=SSGTo discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E363 Dec 15, 2025 60 min 30 annotations

OTOSOT 81

Jonny and Richard answer questions about the Genesis GV60, favourite car-related toys from childhood, something comfortable and cheap to run, and taking cars back to where they’re from. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E372 Dec 12, 2025 29 min 42 annotations