Smith and Sniff
Jonny Smith and Richard Porter
Updated 1 day agoTV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (422)
The over-serviced XJ-S
Jonny and Richard start to worry that Brian May is doing too much to his Jag. Also in this episode, new rules for the London to Brian, the Gamage Astor, wet belt updates, wondering if sales reps still exist, people in public places using very thick laptops, Jonny’s day at the Goodwood Revival. more algal car sightings, and Richard’s continuing noisy motorcycle torment. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 18 - Jonny AMA special
This week Jonny’s on his own for an ask me anything in which he covers dream road trips, Max Power memories, favourite Tamiyas, going back on TV, scary 5th Gear moments, air-con avoidance, what he’d do differently, hi-fi set-ups, Max extravagances and the future of EVs. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wet belt saga
Jonny has a bee in his bonnet about a specific engine design problem. Also in this episode, the strange names of the Autoglass empire, a PE teacher love story, the smelliest Rover in history, more autocorrect cars, coastal town tan men, problems with an unusual courtesy car, algal vehicle sightings, listeners explain lorry driver thank you etiquette, weird pizza delivery cars, some love for the Toyota Prius, and it’s the last ever Clarkson, Hammond and May adventure. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 17
More listeners’ questions answered. Or near offer. This week Jonny and Richard tackle the best way to approach the owner of a sweet low mileage Jag, the challenges of co-presenting with racing drivers, an innovative car mechanics approach to dentistry, shopping for oil and a Golf van conundrum. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael McDonald, Tiff Needell and Postman Pat
While Jonny's on holiday Richard presents a Smith and Sniff clip show featuring bits of old episodes requested by listeners. Includes a clown in a Rascal, a trip to an autojumble, a very thin jacket, a jig for repairing cheap sunglasses, adult materials on Vauxhall premises, useless childrens' TV characters and a song about Jackie Stewart.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 16 - Top Gear special
Richard answers listeners’ questions about Top Gear from back in the day. Topics covered include finding Hammond and May, the logistics of filming road trips, opening a pub, what became of Top Gear Dog, the temperature of the grotty studio office, ideas from other shows, the disappearing Mini from the Restoration Ripoff feature, writing for Top Gear USA, re-making old segments, the terrible pilot shows, Top Ground Gear Force, the photo Jeremy found on the internet, and ideas that never got made. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul and Taylor Swift
Jonny has an idea for a new stadium show. Also in this episode, inflation is at a familiar level, pigeons saying a catchphrase, a listener has an alarming moment in an Audi Allroad, only going to the Isle of Man twice, a motorcycle with a visibly tiny engine, unbranded biking safety gear, a celebrity scooter sighting, having a strange dining experience in Shropshire, the lost art of the lorry driver thank you, and sad news about the Ford Probe concept. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 15
In this week’s question answering session Jonny and Richard tackle Cayman v 911, the moneyed Celica lady, best looking wheel trims, Grand Theft Auto car names, unusual food delivery vehicles and how to make a modern Aston Cygnet. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lasagne track days
Jonny has an idea for making motorsport more interesting. Also in this episode, Mediterranean-style scooter dismounts, shorts the colour of an ‘80s Vauxhall, Cornish car spotting, a camping chair disaster, a listener’s amazing tale of a Celica-driving teacher, another listener’s narrow lane encounter with TV royalty, Bristol Airport tricky landing info, autocorrect car names, Recaro in trouble, and ‘60s man goes canoeing. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 14
This week Jonny and Richard answer questions about a car for a Euro road trip, eye-opening 5th Gear crash tests, pit stops in slow moving traffic, a specific switch blank puzzle and a replacement for a broken BMW i3, plus Jonny gets a massive attack of cramp. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smith and Sniff origins
It’s a Smith and Sniff summer clip show in which we put together the first mentions of various things that have become running gags on the show. Featuring on that side of things, Sade, no name full suspension mountain bike guy, basically in Nottingham, Alldays and Onions, Prelude guy and steam rally wrong ‘uns. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 13
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions relating to continental driving errors, the Acrimonious Rally, 1980s PE teacher cars, how the Malbec mechanic drinks wine and switch blanks. Plus, a listener sets the record straight on Chinese car names. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheese and wine
Recovering from FOTU, Jonny and Richard discuss the wonders of the Fiat Multipla, rod fisherman Jeremy Wade, the Iron Maiden wine generously given by a listener, more on the best looking coupe. how Jonny got a clock from a bank, young people being interested in cars, a flight attendant simulator game, average dad cooking, Boy George’s bold claims in The Crying Game, and terrible Sierra engines. Huge thanks to Dynamic Classics and Nielsen Chemicals for getting the Eagle limo looking brilliant in double quick time so it could make an appearance at Festival of the Unexceptional. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 12
In answering questions this week, Jonny and Richard discuss the registered colour of a Polo Harlequin, having Jason Plato as a guest, an update on Sade, finding a listener a replacement for his 2000 Jaguar XJ8, a Brera to Panda swap, and do Smith and Sniff ever listen to modern music (spoiler alert; yes). For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from Festival of the Unexceptional
In front of an audience at the amazing Festival of the Unexceptional, Jonny and Richard discuss the opening titles to Bond movies, “Princess Diana” S-Classes, a Celica lady sighting, Richard’s childhood fondness for designing pretend saloon car model ranges, mate’s dads with nicer cars, Mini Cabrio owners not putting the roof all the way back, pulling a wheelie on a Grifter, Geoff Capes and the World’s Strongest Man, moving cars by hand, daytime soaps, base model etiquette, fear of a bird puncturing your temple, cars ruined by wild animals, Joan Collins in a Metro ad, and amazing news about Jonny buying a rare car. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 11
In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer questions about re-arranged badges, inadvisable driving with your parents, Jonny’s Element gearbox, and a quandary about a Chrysler 300C. patreon.com/smithandsniff for early ad-free podcasts and extra content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking superchargers with Carol Vorderman
This week Jonny and Richard talk about off-road mower riding, that time an Oregon town blew up a whale, listeners’ driving instructor stories and the different ways to say garage, plus The Sixties Man has a problem with his shoe. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 10
In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things Jonny and Richard answer questions about the best-looking saloon-based coupe, working on Top Gear Australia and lies about 5th Gear, the most ridiculous thing you’ve seen done with a car, and how you would cast a new car show. Plus, a chocolate fountain disaster. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goodwood FFS
Jonny and Richard are sitting outside somewhere in Sussex looking back at an excellent few days at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. They also discuss things dogs can do, bootcut horses, light aircraft and microlights, how fairgrounds are put together, chino garage, getting Koenigsegg to make you a Sunday roast, going to Gordon Murray’s house, hearing an unusually dynamic song in a small Tesco, adding S to things that don’t need it, the Mustang GTD and, of course, the new Honda Prelude. Believe. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 9
This week Jonny and Richard answer questions about universal floor mats, cars washes, the AC game, upcoming merchandise and the Goodwood Revival of 2050. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Driving instructor strangeness
This week Jonny and Richard wonder how many times a day you can say ‘back in the day’ and discuss Tiff’s thin racing bag, memories of your driving instructor, interesting news about Sade, the disappearance of the Celica lady, a REME tale from the ‘80s, pub beer garden slides, binging Kias, Volvo estates, the Mini Cooper C, and the new Beverly Hills Cop film. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 8
Jonny and Richard answer questions about restomods you’d like to see, the first single you bought, who’s better at fixing stuff, cars you’d recommend but wouldn’t buy yourself, selling a bubble car to Michael Barrymore and cars getting you through dark times. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking a Cav cabrio to the prom
Jonny and Richard are in Richard’s shed talking about unwanted pianos, problems with hornets, getting surprised by a cockchafer, Honda Cub news, Porsche headlight thefts, prom cars, tickover drifting, amazing things in South Wales, a roundabout confession, and the connection between Boxster wheels and Slade. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OTOSOT 7
In answering listeners’ questions this week, Jonny and Richard cover car-related injuries, getting away with things while making Top Gear, how to re-launch Saab, the hidden dangers of barn finds, and the most memorable moments in the car with your parents. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Edwardian drifting
Jonny and Richard invent a D1 series for veteran cars. Unitards optional. Also in this episode, a strange 1990s car insurance advert, not knowing how to watch football, sporting recollections from the Sixties, sweaty back rucksack, not knowing the price of ad blue, Le Mans hecklers identified, the grassy tickle, listeners sharing memories of teachers’ cars, the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0, and a brief look at the Bugatti Tourbillon. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.