The evo podcast
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Updated about 7 hours agoWelcome to the official evo podcast, a place in which we discuss the latest on the world’s greatest performance cars, go behind the scenes on the creation of the magazine and catch up with figures from across the industry.
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Episodes (53)
Ferrari F80: does it deserve to stand amongst the greats? With Henry Catchpole | The evo podcast | Episode 25
In this episode of the evo podcast we discuss findings from our first drive of Ferrari's latest flagship supercar: the F80. Dickie Meaden and James Taylor are joined by Henry Catchpole who discusses another exotic V6 model, this time from the Czech Republic.
Driving the 10,000rpm Lamborghini Temerario – a worthy replacement for the V10? | The evo podcast | Episode 24
In episode 24 of the evo podcast, we sit down to discuss our findings from the first drive of the fascinating new Lamborghini Temerario, Sant'Agata's V8 replacement for the Huracán. This week Henry Catchpole joins evo Deputy Editor James Taylor and Editor-at-Large Richard Meaden.
Are sports cars dying out and how to drive at the Nürburgring | The evo podcast | Episode 23
In episode 23 of the evo podcast, the team comes together to reflect on the state of the sports car market, following our test of five disparate examples of the breed. We also swap stories on our experiences at the Nürburgring and talk through our recent evo Eras: 2000s test and the stunning cars featured.
How they made the Jaguar F-Type, from the people that made it happen | The evo podcast | Episode 22
We gather key figures from the Jaguar F-Type project to uncover how it came about, and what went into making what was a landmark sports car for Jaguar. evo's own John Barker worked on the project, and is joined by F-Type Design Director Ian Callum, Chief Programme Engineer Russ Varney and Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity Mike Cross for a reunion.
The best ’90s performance cars, Valkyrie on the road and Huayra R Evo | The evo podcast | Episode 21
In episode 21 of the evo podcast, the team reflects on an epic ’90s performance car test, what the Aston Martin Valkyrie is like to live with and a drive in Pagani's track-only Huayra R Evo. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors-at-large Richard Meaden and John Barker and deputy editor James Taylor.
How they made the Lotus Elise: from the people that made it happen | The evo podcast | Episode 20
As the Lotus Elise nears its 30th year, we gather the key figures behind the project to uncover the story of the iconic sports car. This week Richard Rackham, Elise Chassis Engineer, Matthew Becker, Dynamics Engineer and Julian Thomson, Lotus Head of Design join Dickie Meaden for a reunion.
Ferrari 296 Speciale, dream drives and where hypercars go wrong | The evo podcast | Episode 19
In episode 19 of the evo podcast we talk hypercars, Ferrari's latest and greatest track special and dream up our ultimate car/road pairings. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editor-at-large Richard Meaden, deputy editor James Taylor and senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf.
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Is the '80s the greatest era for performance cars? | The evo podcast | Episode 18
In episode 18 of the evo podcast, the team reflects on an epic '80s performance car test which saw them revisit the Ferrari Testarossa, Mk1 Toyota MR2, Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 GTI and E30 BMW M3. This week senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf joins editors-at-large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.
Chasing 300mph: building the world's fastest car, with John Hennessey | The evo podcast | Episode 17
The race to 300mph was won by Bugatti in 2019, but now Texas-based Hennessey Performance is aiming to eclipse its record with the ballistic Venom F5. Editor at large Richard Meaden joins company founder and CEO John Hennessey for a deep dive into what it takes to build the world's fastest car.
Has four-wheel drive ruined performance cars? | The evo podcast | Episode 16
In episode 16 of the evo podcast, the team discusses the state of play in the world of four-wheel drive performance cars - who makes the best, how the technology is evolving and whether they can be as much fun as two-wheel drive models. This week we're joined by senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.
Hot hatches: the best, the worst and should Porsche build one? | The evo podcast | Episode 15
On episode 15 of the evo podcast we talk hot hatches, discussing the best we've driven, the manufacturers that shouldn't have bothered, and our findings from 322's all-wheel drive hatch shootout with the GR Yaris, A45 S and RS3. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.
Pagani special: origins, driving Utopia & Horacio's legacy | The evo podcast | Episode 14
In this special episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher joins editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden to celebrate 25 years of Pagani Automobili. From the origins of the company and the iconic Zonda to our experiences in its latest and greatest creations, we cover all in episode 14.
Bugatti's V16, AWD hot hatches and budget endurance racing | The evo podcast | Episode 13
On the 13th episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss all-wheel drive hot hatches, the Bugatti Tourbillon and its V16, driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 and more.
Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, Le Mans 2025 and the flaw with EV mandates | The evo podcast | Episode 12
On episode 12 of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss motorsport in 2025, and the state of the automotive industry as we edge closer to a zero emissions deadline.
The most anticipated performance cars of 2025 | The evo podcast | Episode 11
On this episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss the most anticipated cars of the next 12 months, and make first calls on 2025's evo Car of the Year lineup...
evo Car of the Year 2024: contenders, results and absentees, with Henry Catchpole | The evo podcast | Episode 10
In episode ten of the evo podcast, contributing editor Henry Catchpole joins editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, deputy editor James Taylor and editors at large Dickie Meaden and John Barker to discuss eCoty 2024: the contenders, the test's highs and lows, the finishing order and the absentees...
evo Car of the Year: origins, mishaps and highlights, with Henry Catchpole | The evo podcast | Episode 9
In episode nine of the evo podcast, contributing editor Henry Catchpole joins editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher and editors at large Dickie Meaden and John Barker for an eCoty special, discussing everything from its origins to the most memorable moments, both good and bad...
Car press launches: the good, the bad and the ugly, with Henry Catchpole | The evo podcast | Episode 8
In episode eight of the evo podcast, Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher, Contributing Editor Henry Catchpole and Editors at Large John Barker and Dickie Meaden gather to discuss stories of the very best, very worst and most memorable car launches of their time.
What makes the Porsche 911 GT3 an all-time great? | The evo podcast | Episode 7
Episode seven of the evo podcast asks how has the Porsche 911 GT3 remained at the top of its game for more than a quarter of a century? Editor-in-chief Stuart Gallaghers asks editors-at-large Dickie Meaden and John Barker about their GT3 experiences, while Yousuf Ashraf provides a deep dive on the latest 992.2 generation model.
What defines a hypercar? Ferrari F80 & McLaren W1 | The evo podcast | Episode 6
On the sixth episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editor’s at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor talk hypercars, what defines them and how much more performance the driver can take. We also discuss our thoughts on the new Aston Martin Vanquish, BMW's controversial plug-in hybrid M5 and the future of the premium hatchback.
How to be a safer and better driver, with Paul Ripley | The evo podcast | Episode 5
In episode five of the evo podcast, contributor and expert driving coach Paul Ripley joins Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher, Editor-at-Large John Barker and Deputy Editor James Taylor to discuss the secrets behind safe driving, and how to extract the most from your car.
Are Japanese performance cars given the credit they deserve? With Henry Catchpole | The evo podcast | Episode 4
In episode four of the evo podcast, Contributing Editor Henry Catchpole joins Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher and Editors at Large John Barker and Dickie Meaden to discuss Japanese performance cars, the new Ferrari 12 Cilindri and the future of the V12.