The Intercooler
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
Updated 5 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 (331)
The worst supercars we've ever driven, including the Lamborghini Countach #146
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the most disappointing exotic they have ever tested, including the Countach, Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 360 Spider. But which Porsche makes the list? They also chat about the most intriguing cars that will go under the hammer at Bonhams' auction in Paris this week. Find out more about Bonhams' Paris sale here – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27987/les-grandes-marques-du-monde-a-paris/Grab your exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, plus a bonus gift. It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The right car for the job – a daft game for petrolheads #145
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have devised a silly car game. Which car would you choose to escape from the Sahara in? And what car would you pick for three laps of the Nürburgring? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The truth about living with an EV #144
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the realities of using an electric car every day. Are they really the solution for everybody? And are the latest batch of 3000kg electric SUVs honestly as good for the environment as they pretend to be? They also review the BMW M4 CSL and Honda Civic Type R FL5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our top 10 must-see motorsport events worldwide #143
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the 10 motorsport events you have to experience for yourself before you die. Le Mans, the Indy 500 and the Nurburgring 24 Hours clearly belong on the list, but which Formula 1 race should you watch? Do any rallies make the grade? And is there a hillclimb that qualifies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the greatest hot hatch ever, voted for by you #142
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the winner of The Intercooler's Hot Hatch World Cup. Eight cars from eight nations went head-to-head for the honour, and the Ti audience chose one champion. You may guess the winner, but you'll never guess what finished runner-up...This episode of The Intercooler podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gordon Murray on Last Blast
This Christmas we have recorded a very special single episode of our acclaimed Last Blast podcast. To deliver this unique episode we needed a guest of international renown, made famous through achievements in both the road and racing car worlds. Who better, then, than Professor Gordon Murray, designer of multiple World Championship-winning Formula 1 cars, creator of the McLaren F1 – the car which expanded the envelope of road car performance more than any other – and whose latest design, the T.50 seems likely to rewrite the rules all over again? In an interview lasting over 90 minutes with The Intercooler's Andrew Frankel, Gordon takes us right through his career from his earliest days racing in South Africa, his decision to come penniless to the UK and the accidental interview that kicked off one of the most illustrious careers in race car design. Then he takes us through how the F1 came about, his struggle to reconcile his vision for the SLR with that of Mercedes-Benz and why he packed it all in to go and create his own automotive engineering and design consultancy. With thanks to car insurance specialist Footman James for making this episode possible in the first place. Click the link below to find out more. https://www.footmanjames.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The best and worst cars we drove this year #141
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on 2022, a year that saw the arrival of several exciting new supercars, plus one or two rather less exciting electric crossovers. They share their fondest memories from the year and look forward to the most promising new cars coming in 2023. This episode of The Intercooler podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The truth about car magazine end-of-year tests #140
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss car magazine end-of-year mega tests, and why two sets of judges can feel so differently about the exact same car. What's it really like to be a judge on a Car of the Year test? With so much photography and video to shoot, is there really time for those unforgettable drives over epic roads you often read about? This episode of The Intercooler podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The long-term test cars we've loved (and hated) #139
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain why car magazine long-termers are a worthwhile exercise before discussing the cars they have enjoyed running and those they haven't. Was an Audi R8 Spyder better than expected or much worse? Which car was the most surprising? It's all in this episode. You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The best and worst high-performance Volkswagen Golfs #138
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about VW Golf GTIs, Rs and VR6s – the highlights from almost 50 years of hot hatch history, plus the few examples that failed to live up to their billing. We've also been driving the new Golf R 20, which celebrates 20 years of VW's R brand. You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our plan to save Jaguar #137
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Jaguar and why its survival is by no means guaranteed. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré stepped down last week, leaving the company in search of a new leader and perhaps needing a new plan for Jaguar as well. You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are driving standards getting worse in the UK? #136
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss lane discipline, awareness on the road, consideration of road users and many other things that appear to be slipping on our highways. They also talk about the one thing drivers can do that's guaranteed to make them better. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forget what you know about trailblazing cars – these are the true pioneers #135
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel dispel a few myths about trailblazing cars. Was the VW Golf GTI the original hot hatch? Did the Range Rover create the luxury SUV segment? Of course not! These are the true automotive pioneers and innovators. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The future of the affordable fun car #134
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider the future of the affordable fun car. Is there plenty to be optimistic about or does it all seem a bit bleak? With the demise of the Ford Fiesta ST and the Toyota GR86 only being on sale for two years, such cars may be thin on the ground in the not too distant future...The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Top Gear took over the world #133
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the 20th anniversary of 'new' Top Gear by assessing its legacy and discussing how it became a global phenomenon. Just what did Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond get so right? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Press launches and what makes a good one #132
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been on countless press launches in their time. But what makes a good one and what are the hallmarks of a terrible one? And do all those expensive hotel rooms and fancy dinners influence a journalist's review of a new car in any way? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! Ian Callum on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our one-hour Last Blast podcast with car design legend, Ian Callum. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page. Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The very curious world of Citroën #131
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss car maker Citroën – from being founded by André Citroën in 1919 to the revolutionary Traction Avant and the 2CV, plus iconic models like the DS and SM. This is the full story of France's oddball car manufacturer. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! Dr Jonathan Palmer on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 1hr Last Blast podcast with former F1 driver, Dr Jonathan Palmer. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page. Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've been driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS #130
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the astonishing new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which Andrew has driven at Silverstone. In this episode he reviews what is clearly the most hardcore GT3 RS yet. But might the car have one fatal flaw...? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! Adrian Newey on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 1hr 40min conversation with Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page. Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The arguments for and against driving an SUV #129
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss SUVs and whether they can ever be the correct choice. Aren't they all just too big, heavy and inefficient? They also talk about the new Ferrari Purosangue, the leaked BMW M2 and the hybrid Mercedes-AMG C63. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! Adrian Hallmark on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our one-hour conversation with the CEO of Bentley Motors, Adrian Hallmark. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page. Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In conversation with the tenth person to walk on the moon #128
Andrew Frankel presents a different sort of podcast this week – he talks for an hour with Charlie Duke, one of only four people alive today who knows what it's like to walk on the moon. This is an extraordinary conversation with a truly remarkable man. Dan and Andrew will be back with a more conventional car podcast next week. Read Andrew's two-part feature about Charlie Duke on The Intercooler website. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! Andy Wallace on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 90-minute conversation with Le Mans winner and hypercar test driver, Andy Wallace. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page. Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.