Smith and Sniff

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

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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

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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

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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

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Jonny and Richard discuss Gerry McGovern’s sudden departure from Jaguar Land Rover. Also in this episode, trying to win over Juha Kankkunen, the cars of Stranger Things, what Peter Hook drives, aero Audi cravings, the surprising age of Humvees, and buying a VW from a car boot sale.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 Richard’s new book https://amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E371 Dec 08, 2025 58 min 34 annotations

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about models you’d only buy brand new, which car to turn into a boat for an apocalyptic future, biggest car-related prank, and best car for smuggling people across Berlin during the Cold War. 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.

E370 Dec 05, 2025 31 min 18 annotations

Fall Guy and Autuman

Jonny has become a superhero who loves this time of year. Also in this episode, AMC Eagles, Audi Allroads, spending time with some confusing Polestars, the gentle act of giving a car park ticket to a stranger, throwing a Honda step through over a tall fence, Andy Wilman’s book, a disagreement about why the Grand Tour killed off its star guests, and Tina Turner in a Lynx Eventer. 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 Richard’s new book https://amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E369 Dec 01, 2025 59 min 37 annotations

OTOSOT 79

In front of an audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard answer questions about stupid things you did in your first car, selling cars too cheaply, inappropriate track day cars, the fate of Prelude guy, strange minicabs, weirdest car to hoard and Jonny’s gig confession. 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 Find out more about HOLY https://uk.weareholy.com/?ref=SSG&utm_medium=creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E368 Nov 28, 2025 37 min 35 annotations

Live in Derby

In front of a brilliant audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard talk about Derby Bentleys, Edwina Currie, Rolls-Royce Eagle engines, civil war in the Dacia Spring community, Paul Weller’s hair, Jonny appearing on Maltese TV, Richard having a youthful carbonara incident, teenage house parties, the death of the Ford Focus, an abandoned lorry in a restaurant car park, the problem with Leigh Delamere services, David Hasselhoff breaking down on a French road, Jonny’s strange dreams, and a deep level of irony from Girls Aloud. 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 Richard’s new book https://amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E367 Nov 24, 2025 70 min 36 annotations

OTOSOT 78

In this episode of the Smith and Sniff question-answering spin-off show, Jonny and Richard tackle cars that smell bad, getting into car writing for a living, favourite rakish hatchbacks, and casting another F1 movie.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 Buy Richard’s book https://amzn.eu/d/0NsaMfG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E366 Nov 21, 2025 36 min 33 annotations

Springtime

Richard has some car news. Also in this episode, rally light pods, a heavy breathing Range Rover, a cracking day out at the Classic Motor Show, the Changan Deepal S07, Brian storms, cars of Malta, a teenage attempt at car spying, catacombs, the AC 428, bringing Bond back, and listeners’ share their tales of unwanted car park encounters with a certain kind of hobbyist. 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 Richard’s new book https://amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E365 Nov 17, 2025 65 min 44 annotations

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Jonny and Richard pay tribute to Quentin Willson before answering questions about saving a family heirloom, cars the don’t suit aftermarket wheels and the future for the Jaguar I-Pace.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 Buy Richard’s book https://amzn.eu/d/0NsaMfG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E364 Nov 14, 2025 33 min 33 annotations

Captain Jonny

Guess who’s bought a boat off eBay. Also in this episode, James May’s geographically illiterate tour, crashing your famous brother’s Ferrari, getting the Prelude wrong, a podcast title embarrassment, a suggestion for communicating with other motorists, unwelcome info about local hotspots, some thoughts on the popular game of padel, and another look at a couple of PistonHeads auction 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 To discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E363 Nov 10, 2025 62 min 39 annotations

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the point of Vauxhall, things found in second hand cars, and what to do with a broken Honda S2000. 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.

E362 Nov 07, 2025 31 min 30 annotations

The Gaylord Gladiator

Jonny has been learning about an obscure American car. Also in this episode, the Flintstones theme, being haunted by a Renault Estafette, an abandoned Allegro Vanden Plas and fly tipped Volvo, getting ambushed by Morris dancers, two-speed gearboxes, The Jonny Smith Automobilia Collection, a car called the Playboy, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, the great Northern tradition of going out without a coat, being unable to whisper, and a Dodge Caravan for sale. 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.

E361 Nov 03, 2025 73 min 38 annotations

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While Jonny is away, Richard hijacks the usual audience questions show to shamelessly plug his new book. 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 Buy Richard’s book https://amzn.eu/d/0NsaMfG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E360 Oct 31, 2025 18 min 25 annotations