The Intercooler
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
Updated 3 days agoThe Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (338)
Glorious Goodwood: is this the UK's best circuit? #63
Goodwood Motor Circuit, unchanged since the Fifties, is unusual among race tracks. To go there is to see the track how Moss, Clark, Stewart and Hill would have known it. We explain why it might just be our favourite circuit in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MX-5 to LFA – the genius of the Japanese car industry #62
Passion for cars, motorsport and driving burns as brightly in Japan as anywhere else in the world. We talk about our favourite Japanese performance cars, what makes them different to the rest and ask if there's a common thread that runs through them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Motor racing dynasties – the Andrettis, the Unsers and more #61
Andretti, Unser, Fittipaldi, Schumacher, Villeneuve... Some family names are synonymous with motorsport. We wonder why the kids of racers are so overrepresented in top-level motorsport and name the greatest motor racing dynasty of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The magic of the Monaco Grand Prix #60
Ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 race in Monaco, Dan and Andrew look back at the history of F1's most famous event, ask whether or not the cramped streets make for good racing and remember some of the more unusual incidents from almost a century of the GP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to make electric cars fun to drive #59
Can electric cars ever be genuinely fun to drive the way the best combustion engine cars are? Dan thinks he's figured it out, but Andrew is going to take some convincing. Ultimately it comes down to the charging infrastructure, because without readily available fast chargers you need a very heavy battery... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new Lotus, the Tamiya you can drive and more on versatile racing drivers #58
We update you on how The Intercooler app's first week has gone, discuss the new Lotus Emira, get excited about the Tamiya you can actually drive and talk about F1 sprint qualifying races. We also get stuck into Le Mans and bring you Marino Franchitti and his thoughts on versatile racing drivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Intercooler app is live! Claim your free trial #57
We tell you everything you need to know about our new app, including how it works, what we'll be writing about and who will be writing for us. One-month free trial for everyone. Search 'The Intercooler' in the App Store. Alternatively, use the link below. We also review the most exciting news cars we've driven recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've driven the new Porsche 911 GT3 – it's very different to previous GT3s... #56
The new 992-based Porsche 911 GT3 is no faster than the model it replaces, but it does feel very different to drive thanks to much more aerodynamic downforce and much stiffer suspension. We've tested it on road and track and deliver our full verdict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Car guys talk about motorbikes, including why the Isle of Man TT is so special #55
Neither of us has a bike licence, but we're both curious about motorcycles nonetheless. We discuss why we've never been bikers and what's put us off from changing that. We also share our stories from the extraordinary Isle of Man TT races. Later on we discuss the recently announced Toyota GR 86. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the CEO's chair: what we would do at Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren #54
There has never been a more challenging time to be the boss of a performance car manufacturer. This is what we would do as the CEO of a supercar maker at a time when crash legislation and environmental issues are putting ever more pressure on the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Versatile drivers: when racers go rallying and rally drivers race #53
Drivers across disciplines. Motorsport competitors used to compete in whatever cars they could get their hands on, but it doesn't happen much any more. Why not? We also look at rally drivers who go racing and vice versa, plus drivers switching from Formula 1 to Le Mans and touring cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A tribute to Sabine Schmitz, plus Andrew buys a sports car #52
We open this week's podcast with a tribute to Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver and television personality who passed away last week. We also discuss Jenson Button's new venture, Aston Martin's track-going Vantage, Andrew's new car and how we chose our tag line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four doors and fast: why we love super saloons. Plus a tribute to Murray Walker #51
The performance of a sports car with the usability of a saloon – this is why we love fast four-doors so much. What makes for a great super saloon, what was the very first and how will the breed cope with the switch to electrification? Plus a tribute to the great Murray Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The greatest Formula 1 cars of all time. Winners, game changers and innovators #50
Ahead of the start of the 2021 season, we look back at the greatest F1 cars of all time. From the 1951 Ferrari 375 to the 2014 Mercedes-AMG W05, these are the machines that changed the game and hoovered up wins and championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DriveNation has a new name – welcome to The Intercooler! Plus Ferrari back at Le Mans #49
We've rebranded DriveNation with a new name and a shiny new look. Dan and Andrew explain the name change, discuss Ferrari coming back to Le Mans and talk about driving the cars they loved as kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The McLaren Artura and a new era at McLaren. Plus e-fuels and the confusing Polestar 1 #48
In episode #48 of the DriveNation podcast we talk about the McLaren Artura, the hybrid supercar that signals the start of a new era for the British manufacturer. We've sat inside it –here's why it should be brilliant to drive. We also talk about synthetic fuels, also known as e-fuels, Ford and Jaguar going fully electric and the confusing Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid GT. We hope you enjoy listening. DriveNation InstagramDriveNation YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All the details on the new Porsche 911 GT3, plus why rallying is the best form of motorsport #47
In this episode of the podcast we talk about the new Porsche 911 GT3, which now has more than 500bhp and double wishbone front suspension for the very first time. We bring you all the technical details, the power and performance stats, talk about why the 911 GT3 is so special and consider what this latest model should and shouldn't set out to do. Later on, we talk about rallying and why it is (or isn't...) the best form of motorsport in the world. We hope you enjoy listening. DriveNation InstagramDriveNation YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking Toyota: the GR Yaris with 300bhp and how to make the next GT86 even better (plus Lotus and TVR) #46
We look back on a handful of recent DriveNation posts on Instagram, including Andrew's review of the new base model Porsche Taycan. We also discuss Litchfield's tuning upgrades for the mighty Toyota GR Yaris, plus how the next GT86 could be improved. There's even time to talk about the new run-out edition Lotus Elise and ponder whether or not the new-look TVR will actually come to anything. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer, Alfaholics, Eagle and more. Why restomods seem to be taking over the car world #45
Restmod companies like Singer Vehicle Design, Alfaholics, Eagle and GTO Engineering are producing some of the most beautiful car creations out there right now. We talk about why these cars have become so popular and look ahead to a time when affordable restomods are a thing as well. This episode includes reviews of the Eagle Lightweight GT, the GTO Engineering 250 GT SWB and the Rocketeer Mazda MX-5. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lotus: out with the old, in with the new. Plus how DriveNation was conceived three years ago #44
We discuss the big news from Lotus this week, which will see the current Elise, Exige and Evora axed before the end of the year to be replaced by an all-new line-up of performance cars. The first new model will be what's currently known as the Type 131 and which might yet be badged Esprit. We also talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car and reminisce about how DriveNation was conceived three years ago. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All about Jaguar: from the Swallow Sidecar Company to EVs, via Le Mans and the E-Type #43
Few car manufacturers have known giddy highs and crushing lows quite like Jaguar. The British marque has dominated Le Mans, built beautiful sports cars and pioneered important technologies, but it's also flirted with bankruptcy and insulted buyers by placing the famous Jaguar leaper on the nose of rebodied Fords. The is everything you need to know about Jaguar, from the Forties to the present day. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fast Audis: from the sublime to the ridiculously underwhelming #42
Audi has produced some truly special performance cars over the years, not least the original R8 and the current RS6 Avant. But far too many of its fast cars have missed the mark. In fact, Audi Sport might well be the most inconsistent high-performance division there is. In this latest episode of the podcast we go deep on fast Audis – from the early Eighties to today. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Formula 1’s family tree: how Tyrrell became Mercedes, and Britain became the home of F1 #41
Welcome back to the DN podcast! In the first episode of 2021, we talk about Formula 1's family tree – the teams that were founded decades ago and have changed hands and colours over time. Tyrrell evolved into today's all-conquering Mercedes squad, while Toleman became Benetton, Renault, Lotus and, for this season, Alpine. We also look ahead to the cars we're most looking forward to driving in 2021. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why we race: the joy of motorsport and how it improves you as a driver #40
If you love cars and driving, motorsport is the holy grail. We talk about our first ever race weekends, how we got started in motorsport and what the high (and low) points have been. We also talk about modern versus historic racing cars; cross-ply tyres and drifting, or downforce and data analysis? We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vive la France! Celebrating the best (and worst) of the French car industry #39
France is the land of the hot hatch, the charismatic small family car and the commercially disastrous large saloon. It's also the home of quirky design and unusual engineering. Back in the Thirties, France was producing more truly beautiful cars than any country on Earth. We wonder if there is such a thing as national identity in a car and celebrate the very finest French cars of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.