Spike's Car Radio
Spike Feresten
Updated about 13 hours agoCars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.
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Episodes (471)
We Bought the Untouched E39 BMW M5
Zuckerman just scored a unicornāa Dakar Yellow E39 BMW M5 with only 633 ORIGINAL MILES! Spike, Zuckerman, and guest Drew Leslie from EAG break down the absurd negotiation process, the restoration challenges, and whether this car is too perfect to drive. Plus, Spike dishes on his Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid road trip, the auction of his ā66 Triumph Bonneville, and Jonny S on the Moda Miami car scene. _____________________________________________________ š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com š» Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!spikescarradio š½ļø EveryPlate - America's Best Value Meal Kit! Get 50% off your first box with code SPIKE50 https://everyplate.com/podcast š¢ BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com šļø Win a Porsche 911 Get 10% off with promo code SPIKE10 at https://000magazine.com and enter to win 000 Magazine's custom Porsche 911 Turbo S! _____________________________________________________ Zuckermanās M5 is one of the rarest in existence, but is it meant to stay in a garage or hit the road? Drew Leslie walks us through EAGās meticulous inspection process, from sourcing impossible-to-find OEM parts to adding Eventuri intakes. The crew debates originality vs. performance upgrades, breaks down the Moda Miami car show, and roasts Mercedes-Maybach's latest indulgenceāthe EQS 680 SUV. Plus, a listener in Newfoundland has a bizarre request, and Spike announces Ford CEO Jim Farley as next week's guest. _____________________________________________________ š§ To advertise with Spikeās Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: [email protected] š https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry Seinfeld's $25 Million Porsche 917
Jerry Seinfeld joins Spike and Zuckerman for another unfiltered deep dive into cars, comedy, and collecting. They break down the sale of Jerryās Porsche 917K, debate the 964 RS vs. 993 RS, and reminisce about his SNL spoof. Plus, Pete Stout from *000 Magazine* stops by to talk about a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 Turbo S giveaway. _____________________________________________________ šø Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spikeās Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com š° Tax Network USA - Get Ahead on Your Taxes Use our link or call 1(800) 958-1000 to get your IRS troubles sorted! https://tnusa.com/Spike911 šŖ Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! šļø Win a Porsche 911 Get 10% off with promo code SPIKE10 at https://000magazine.com and enter to win 000 Magazine's custom Porsche 911 Turbo S! _____________________________________________________ Jerry Seinfeld sheds light on what really happened with his Porsche 917 auction at Mecum and why big-money cars often sell behind the scenes. He shares his philosophy on car enthusiasmāwhy gearheads donāt care about titles, just the next great car. The guys also discuss Jerryās freshly restored Porsche 550 Spyder, his drive through LA traffic in a vintage race car, and his ongoing obsession with RSKs. The conversation shifts to comedy, where Jerry reflects on *SNLās* 50th anniversary and the rise of stand-up. And in a classic Porsche debate, Jerry and Spike go head-to-head on whether the 964 RS or 993 RS is the ultimate driverās car. Spoiler: Jerry has some strong opinions. Finally, Pete Stout joins the show to unveil *000 Magazineās* epic sweepstakes for a fully customized Porsche 911 Turbo S, with proceeds supporting the 43 Institute Ken Block Foundation. _____________________________________________________ š§ To advertise with Spikeās Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: [email protected] š https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Titus Welliver's Ford Bronco Obsession
Titus Welliver is back on Spike's Car Radio, and he's got a Bronco with a story. Spike and Titus talk rare cars, evacuating during the California wildfires, and why LA needs to reopen its roads ASAP. Plus, a deep dive into the final season of 'Bosch Legacy,' a Porsche 911 Carrera T review, and the truth about Boschās famous house. _____________________________________________________ š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com š¢ BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free! https://BlueChew.com šø Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spikeās Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 _____________________________________________________ Titus shares how Jay Leno's producer convinced him to buy a rare Ford Bronco, then opens up about his wildfire evacuation, running into inmate firefighters, and the economic toll of road closures on Malibu. Spike dives into āBosch Legacyā detailsāincluding an unsolved murder, cartel entanglements, and Maddie Boschās cop life. Then it's all about cars: the new lightweight, manual Porsche 911 Carrera T gets a rough critique, and fan questions lead to Titusā takes on movie cars, vinyl records, and āTransformers.ā Oh, and Boschās stilts house? Yeah, itās got connections to an adult store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The INSANE 800+hp on the Gunther Werks 993
Spike sits down with Peter Nam of Gunther Werks to break down the philosophy behind their track-ready, street-legal Porsche 993 builds. They get into the details of the Gunther Werks Turbo and discuss the evolution of Porsche modifications. Plus, Zuckerman reacts to Tesla suing drivers, Jeepās in-car popup ads, and some wild āDear Zuckermanā listener letters. _____________________________________________________ š° Tax Network USA - Get Ahead on Your Taxes Use our link or call 1(800) 958-1000 to get your IRS troubles sorted! https://tnusa.com/Spike911 šø Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spikeās Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com _____________________________________________________ Peter shares how Knight Rider sparked his love of cars, why Gunther Werks pushes air-cooled 911s to the extreme, and the surprising backstory behind the company name. After, Spike and Zuckerman unpack the Porsche 911ās bizarre #1 sales ranking in Andorra, the latest Tesla controversy, and the absurdity of Jeepās touchscreen ads. Finally, in āDear Zuckerman,ā chaos ensues over incarcerated fiancĆ©s, dementia-fueled family drama, and more hilarious written-in dilemmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is happening at Stellantis?!
This week on Spike's Car Radio, things get messyāliterally. The guys dissect a bizarre memo from Stellantis about a bathroom defiler, break down Super Bowl madness, and relive the insanity of the Ice Race. Spike reviews the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto, debates the shifting EV landscape, and tackles a persistent Instagram troll. Plus, Waymo vandalism and a botched ad read. _____________________________________________________ š½ļø EveryPlate - America's Best Value Meal Kit! Get 50% off your first box with code SPIKE50! https://everyplate.com/podcast šø Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spikeās Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 š¢ BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free! https://BlueChew.com š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com _____________________________________________________ Itās business as usualāmeaning chaoticāas the crew reacts to a ridiculous memo from a Stellantis factory about an employee's unsanitary āhabit.ā They analyze the passive-aggressive memo, question the logic of group punishment, and suggest alternative methods to catch the culprit. Then, they shift gears to Super Bowl chatter, odds-making, halftime shows, and the golden era of absurd crypto ads. Jonny recounts his time at the Ice Race in Austria, where all-wheel-drive chaos meets legendary machines. Spike shows off the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto and reveals whether this hybrid V12 beast is the futureāor just an expensive mistake. The conversation turns to electric cars as Porsche and BMW seem to be tapping the brakes on going full EV. Whoās right, and whereās the industry actually heading? Meanwhile, self-driving tech isnāt winning fans as an angry mob vandalizes a Waymo in LA, leading to a debate on liability and public backlash against autonomous cars. _____________________________________________________ š§ To advertise with Spikeās Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: [email protected] š https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 911 S/T killer is already here?!
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Getting Up to Speeed w/ James Pumphrey
Join Spike and James Pumphrey (creator of Donut Media's first series, "Up To Speed" and recent founder of the YouTube channel Speeed) as they discuss everything from James's comedy roots to his journey into automotive content creation. They also discuss why James left Donut Media, the creative drive behind his new channel, and his deep love for classics like his modified E30 BMW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best Porsche 911 Yet?
This episode of Spike's Car Radio breaks down the viral video of saving a Porsche 911 ST over a Tesla Model Y from the California wildfires, the performance of our own new 911 ST, Jerry's Porsche 917 at the Mecum Kissimmee auction, Jonny's thoughts on the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla upgrades, Hungarian car maintenance, and more questions from our fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recovering from the L.A. Wildfires
Spike, Jonny, and Zuckerman return to the studio to bring an hour of levity amidst the L.A. wildfire tragedy. Car news is discussed, a beautiful Maserati is showcased, and a Lamborghini gets repo'ed! ___________________________________ Please consider donating here: Donate to Those Affected by the California Wildfires: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california Help Rebuild Palisades Charter High School: https://givebutter.com/raisepali Support Palisades Charter High School Lacrosse: https://gofund.me/2D8723ED ________________________________________ Sponsors: š ļø RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com š° Acorns - Invest in Your Future Turn your spare change into expert-built investing portfolios! https://www.acorns.com/Spike911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kidnapped by Waymo
Join Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny Lieberman on new car legislations, newly available car imports, and a NASCAR inspired Waymo Driver. Not to mention, get the lowdown on Johnny's epic GR Corolla mods and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Piven from Entourage to ER
Join Spike and Zuckerman for a humorous episode as he engages with Jeremy Piven, renowned actor, and comic, exploring Jeremy's 15-year endeavor in creating 'The Performance' from an Arthur Miller story. This compelling episode covers Pivenās persistence amidst production challenges, humor honed through comedic gigs to fund his passion and candid reflections on his transformative journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Max Greenfield Christmas
Actor Max Greenfield joins Spike and Zuckerman for this Christmas Special to chat about his love of cars (Toyota Forerunners) and making comedy history. From the legacy of New Girl to behind-the-scenes hilarity with Jerry Seinfeld, Max dives into his journey through Hollywood and car culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Festivus 2024!
Our gift to you, dear listener. A special bonus, commercial-free episode of SCR as we celebrate Festivus in Baldwin Hills with cigars, an airing of grievances and feats of strength. Plus an emotional in memoriam tribute: the cars we lost this year and Zuckerman recalls the time he saw his father's balls on a boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Not to Return a Car
Spike, Matt Farah, and Jonny Lieberman dive into California fires, billion-dollar car collections, and how the Rivian R1S stacks up against the Tesla Model X. Plus, is the Ford Mustang GTD really as fast as a Porsche 918 Spyder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Leno's Accident Conspiracies
Jay Leno joins Spike Feresten and Jonny Lieberman for cars, CONSPIRACIES, and comedy. Jay sets the record straight on wild theories about his recent accident and shares how he performed stand-up the same night. The crew dives into the restoration of Jayās 1952 Talbot-Lago, Jaguarās bold rebrand, Stellantisā challenges in the auto industry, and why the Chevrolet Corvair is Americaās most misunderstood classic. Plus, hilarious road stories, strong hotel opinions, and insights into the intersection of cars and comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche Addiction
Jerry Seinfeld and Zuckerman join Spike for the very first video edition of SCR. Discussed: Jerryās Porsche 917 heading to auction, why YouTube beats TV for car content, and the psychology of car collecting. Spike and Jerry weigh in on Jaguarās glam-rock rebrand, and the crew examines Stellantisā CEO shake-up, the state of car brands today, and the future of unrestored classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jaguar's Tilda Swinton Rebrand
Jaguar's massive rebrand is a flick in the nose to the car community; SCR launches a new dive watch inspired by a St Barts beach, Brad Pitt's new F1 movie has a famously fast fact checker, the Porsche's naturally aspirated GT3's come to an end, and Ford sues the Bronco boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spike's Fight Radio
Spike and Jonny give their takes on the Tyson / Paul fight then discuss the new Maserati MC20 Cielo; Zuckerman's 2011 BMW 1M, bear-suit wearing insurance fraudsters; Tesla's sky high fatality rates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Morning Cigars
A lovely Southern California morning with finger sandwiches and Cuban cigars. Discussed: the 2025 Aston Martin DBX 707; follow up on Mercedes Classic's purchase from the Rudy Klein Collection; RFK's bid for animal Czar; and the true story of how a North Korean spy took down Fisker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spike is a BMW Guy
After spending 2 weeks in Zuckerman's 1985 BMW M5 E28, Spike falls hard for the brand. Jonny returns from his white glove training with Rolls Royce with tales of overeating, then reviews the new Mercedes AMG S63. And the group weighs in on the Peanut the Squirrel execution. All that and more in this action packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Early Risers and Junkyard Gems
Matt Farah joins the gang to celebrate the Dodgers in the World Series, automotive treasures from a Southern LA junkyard hit the auction stage, the Scout brand relaunches under the VW Auto Group, a car dealer carjacks his customer at gunpoint, the new Porsche Panamera GTS and Jonny's beard could be a threat to world health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2025 GT3 & Ferrari F80
Spike and Zuckerman share their insights on the latest big car reveals: the 2025 Porsche GT3 and Ferrari's new halo car, the F80. They also dive into the Belt Parkway crash fraud scandal, a conspiracy theory about a secret celebrity-only Starbucks in tunnels beneath LA, racist robot vacuums, and SCR inches closer to relaunching the series on video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Driving the Electric G Wagon
Jonny returns from his Hot Wheels Legends Tour with the new electric G-Wagon, Spike has a freshly created Corsetti Land Cruiser, Why Wall Street now prefers inexpensive novelty watches, a speeding German Cookie Monster causes cop chaos. Plus, an R-rated Dear Zuckerman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live From Luft 10
If you weren't able to make Luft 10, Spike, Zuckerman, and Matt Farah have got you covered. Recorded live with breakfast burritos, a 917K, and a chatty, sweaty Porsche crowd at piping hot Universal Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pan Flutes and Porsches
Reviews of the Makello Classic's Turbo M and new Porsche Taycan 4S. Zuckerman takes possession of the 600 original mile Dakar Yellow M5. The Matchbox movie is real; Speed cameras are coming to Malibu and I don't even remember how we got on a Zamfir Master of the Pan Flute tangent. See you at Luft 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices