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David Lillywhite is the founder and Editorial Director of Magneto Magazine, a quarterly printed magazine for the discerning motorist. This week, he's our podcast guest in conversation with Amy Shore and John Marcar.Before Magneto, David was involved in launching other publications and websites such as Octane Magazine, Bike Magazine, and Auto Classics. In this conversation, David talks us through his career in publishing, from the early days when he worked for publishing companies to what led him to found his very own publications and businesses.In this chat, David shares his love for cars, with details of some of the wonderful cars he's owned, memorable cars he has driven, and some of the exceptional stand out stories from his career so far.Find the episode in all the usual podcast places and see the entire back catalogue at DrivenChat.com. Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content!The Driven Chat podcast is brought to you by Paramex Digital - for more information on Driven Chat, please visit www.drivenchat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat podcast John Marcar and Amy shore talk to Lewis Warren, founder and owner of Takona - a clothing brand with a twist. Takona is a brand that encourages people to talk #ITSOKTOTLK and focuses on the importance of openly discussing mental health. Cars are the catalyst to Takonas operation, with meets, gatherings, and drive-outs organised in collaboration with the brand.In this conversation, John and Amy talk to Lewis about his motivation in starting the brand, the importance of mental health openness and offer some personal insights into their own personal journeys in the automotive world.Find the episode now in all the usual podcast places and see the entire back catalogue at DrivenChat.comGet in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content! The Driven Chat podcast is brought to you by Paramex Digital - for more information on Driven Chat please visit www.drivenchat.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Mayhead is the editor of the UK Hagerty Price Guide and has the enviable task of tracking and reporting classic car values on behalf of the insurance and automotive lifestyle brand, Hagerty.This incredible job brings with it some incredible stories, many of which you'll hear in this chat. Be warned; the episode brings some bittersweet emotions, such as John Marcar's realisation that he probably won't ever be able to afford a Ferrari F40. Amy also attempts some accidental insider trading (almost! - don't worry, legal folk - it doesn't work!)Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content.The Driven Chat podcast is brought to you by Paramex Digital - for more information on Driven Chat please visit www.drivenchat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Amy Shore are joined by script editor and author Richard Porter.Richard Porter is perhaps most famously known as the scriptwriter for Clarkson, Hammond and May for BBC Top Gear and Amazon's The Grand Tour. More controversially, he was a secret satirist for the automotive world through his mysterious yet frankly brilliant website - SNIFFPETROL.com - a website that ultimately granted his career in the TV world.In this chat, Richard unearths the early days of his career with the most fantastic tangents and anecdotes... including a story about being filmed by John Bentley in a mobile phone shop in the late 1990s. Later we hear some incredible stories through the timeline of his work with Clarkson, Hammond and May.Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Wilman is the vital 4th name to be added on to the highly esteemed Clarkson, Hammond & May. As one of the creators and the executive producer of Top Gear from 2002 onwards, he has been celebrated as one of the great brains that created and managed one of the most loved TV shows for petrol heads. Of course, beyond Top Gear at the BBC, Wilman went on to executive produce Clarkson, Hammond and May's next production - The Grand Tour and Wilman frequently pops up on the show as nothing more than a name; 'Mr Wilman' in the form of written instructions and challenges via text messages to the presenters' phones.In this exclusive chat with Andy Jaye, Andy Wilman shares some of the lesser-known stories, anecdotes and behind the scenes tales (of which there are many!) whilst producing our favourite car shows.Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lotus Managing Director Matt Windle joins us as a special guest for this week's Driven Chat Podcast in conversation with Andy Jaye and John Marcar.Joining us on the show for a second time, Matt brings us up to speed on Lotus as a brand, teases us with some intel on future models and shares his excitement for the Radford Type 62-2, which happened to be testing on-site on the very same day that we were recording.Before diving into the conversation with Matt Windle, John Marcar and Amy Shore have a brief catch up to talk about Amy's recent work trip to Sri Lanka and... her new car with a currently very odd name...Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifth Gear is back! And it's been... recharged! This week, on the Driven Chat Podcast, Andy Jaye and John Marcar talk to a collection of the hosts from 5th Gear Recharged. Jason Plato, Rory Reid, Grace Webb & Vicky Butler-Henderson.In this collection of conversations, we speak to Jason Plato, who talks about his racing career and offers a brutally honest opinion on EV's. We then talk to Rory Reid, who is new to Fifth Gear, coming from Top Gear, along with Grace Webb, famously known for her children's show Grace's Amazing Machines. The two new faces explain what they're bringing to the show by explaining EV tech and reassuring concerns around things like range anxiety. Our last segment is with the legendary Vicky Butler-Henderson, a pinnacle in the world of automotive journalism for so many... (including our very own John Marcar!)Fifth Gear Recharged is available to watch in the UK on Discovery, DMAX and Discovery+ from November 25th and will be available to watch on Quest from early December 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy de Ville is a face many will know through various car-based TV shows, including Scrap Heap Challenge, Goblin Works Garage and many more. He's also been responsible for behind the scenes car builds on shows we all know and love, such as Top Gear & The Grand Tour - which includes a car made almost entirely out of animal bones and meat.In this week's conversation recorded at the Classic Car Show at the NEC, Andy, Amy & John take a deep dive into the man that is Jimmy, his military background and some of the fantastic adventures that he's undertaken in his career. This is an excellent chat that even touches on some mental health topics, some of which may prove helpful.As ever, you can contact the show via email, [email protected] or slip into our DM's via your preferred @DrivenChat social feed, and we'll address your letters, messages and comments in a future podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ant Anstead is back on the show as a full show guest for the second time for a deep dive into his world of cars but also his love life too!Ant is back in the UK from California for the Classic Car Show at the NEC and to unveil some exciting new developments on his Radford Type 62-2. This, as ever, is a genuine, honest and open conversation that gets a little deep in places but one you're guaranteed to enjoy.Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DM's on your preferred social feed, and don't forget to check out our youtube channel via YouTube.com/DrivenChat, so see some premium visual car content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat podcast, the team reassemble for the first time in a few weeks! Andy Jaye, Amy Shore and John Marcar are all back in the studio truck parked up at Caffeine & Machine, and they bring with them a special guest - Road Rat Magazine Editor - Mikey Harvey.  Mikey shares some fantastic stories of his time in the editorial world, including how he was fired from Autocar magazine in the 1990s, which ultimately led him to develop his own printed magazine in a world of digital media. Mikey tells us all about his journey to his latest publication, including tales featuring automotive household names and some advice for anyone looking to pursue a similar career. Before diving into the chat, Andy, Amy and John catch up on their latest news and touch on the increasingly sore subject of the last chapter of ‘exciting engines’. Plus, we give our sister podcast, YouTube channel and radio a little plug, all of which can be found via the info below: The Driven Chat Radio Show - Download the talkRADIO app, listen online or tune into talkRADIO on DAB+ every Sunday evening from 7 pm.The Andy Jaye Podcast - Find it in your preferred podcast app for inspiring weekly conversations with household names.Driven Chat on YouTube - Search ‘Driven Chat’ on YouTube and be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to see our video content as soon as it’s uploaded!  As ever, thank you for listening, sharing and for your very kind reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week our favourite automotive venue celebrated its 3rd Birthday. Caffeine & Machine has been an integral part of the global motoring scene since 2015, however in 2018, in a small village in the middle of England, it became a physical presence. On October 27th 2018, Caffeine & Machine (the location) was born, and our very own John Marcar was there from the beginning, offering support to his two new friends, Phil & Dan on the opening weekend. Three years on, John sits down with the two business owners to talk about the highs and lows of the brand since opening its doors. The evolvement, the adaptations, the exhilaration and the nightmares... in this chat, we work through it all. Regardless of whether or not you have been able to visit the venue in person, you, as a regular listener, will have experienced the brand in one shape or form through our weekly podcasts and radio shows. It's our most regular recording venue that we are absolutely honoured to be a small part of most Tuesday afternoons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, we're focussing on Bond Cars! Hurrah!Recorded almost a year before publishing, Amy Shore and John Marcar sat down with the author Ben Robinson, who wrote the book '50 Greatest Bond Cars'. We unfold our inner depths of 'car-movie-geekery' as we work through some of the most iconic bond cars and unearthing Bens intricate involvement in the placement of vehicles in the James Bond films.Before diving into the podcast with Ben, John talks to a new voice but a significant person to the DC podcast, Tom Kent. Tom is our audio producer for the Driven Chat Podcast and radio show, but also happens to work on audio production for... you guessed it James Bond films! Tom shares some industry tales from the world of production and explains how he ended up getting some questionable scars from his involvement with one particular production of a car advert...Ben Robinson's book is available to purchase in all good bookshops right now!Contact the show by emailing [email protected] or slip into our DMs on your preferred social feed to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're doing something a little different. John Marcar and Andy Jaye step away from the studio and leave Amy Shore to fly solo for her very own podcast episode.Amy has recently embarked on her very own workshop business alongside her partner William Heynes. In this episode, Amy and Will talk about the challenges of starting this new venture and why the car they have decided to focus on is so significant to them personally - the Jaguar E-Type.William Heynes offers a wonderful overview of his family connection to Jaguar Cars along with a fascinating insight into the history of the iconic E-Type, C-Type and D-Type plus XK120 and 140 models. This podcast explores the raw passion, excitement and apprehension between Amy and William that comes with starting up a specialist workshop in the current ever-evolving automotive world.Contact the show via email - [email protected] or slip into the DM's on your preferred social media feeds (@DrivenChat). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Driven Chat Podcast comes to you from Sleeping With Art - a new event celebrating automotive art! We have three chats for the price of one this week where we talk to three very different artists exhibiting their work at the event. First up is Jean-Yves Tabourot, who is known now as a painter of beautiful and iconic cars but previously was an engineer for Williams Racing, where he was involved in building racing cars and film cars. The significant car he was involved in was the Jaguar CX75 - the villain car in the James Bond Spectre film. Jean-Yves talks about his direct involvement in building the CX75 and how it was used whilst filming Spectre.Our second guest is Jonny Ambrose, an artist and sculptor celebrated for creating some of the most fantastic works of art, showcasing the shapes and forms of some of the most iconic cars and racing cars we all know and love. Jonny talks about his processes, his methods and his journey as an artist. Our third and final guest is Etienne Salome, a car designer responsible for helping create some of the ultimate flagship cars whilst working for Bugatti. Leaving behind the world of EB110's and Veyrons, Etienne now designs yachts and limited production automobiles such as the Arkonic Land Rover Defender 90. Don't forget! You can email the show via [email protected] or DM us on your preferred social media feed (@DrivenChat) to speak to the team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, Andy Jaye, Amy Shore, and John Marcar talk to one of the worlds most influential fashion and automotive photographers Camilo Rios aka RIOCAM.RIOCAM is known by many for staging shoots with some of the worlds most iconic cars, often with a long pair of legs waving out of the windows. Recent shoots have seen a White Ferrari Testa Rossa, a pink Porsche 993 GT, a bright yellow Lamborghini Diablo SV, and a Dakar spec Porsche 911 SC all supporting a pair of legs from the window.In this conversation, RIOCAM explains the process behind his work which many now regard as fine art. We also hear about the unique printing processes that mean more to his work than visual aspects.This podcast was recorded at The Sleeping with Art Event in Hereford, and you can hear even more content from the event next week in an additional podcast from the show. Contact the show by emailing us - [email protected] or slipping into our DM's on your preferred social media feed!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS PODCAST - HURRAH!Do you like discussions about classic bikes? Well, this is a podcast for you! Recorded only a few hours before publishing, in this bonus episode John Marcar and Amy Shore sit down with the Bonhams Motorcycles Specialist - Andy Barrett ahead of The Bonhams Autumn Sale in Stafford (October 9th & 10th, 2021).The Bonhams Stafford Sale is an auction of over 300 motorcycles, many of which are classics. Amy and John decided to sit down with Andy and find out a little more about the world of an auction house like Bonhams. To see the full collection of bikes in the Bonhams Stafford Sale, click here: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26978/Email us via [email protected] or slip into the DMs on your preferred social feeds to get in touch with the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, we speak to Ben Hedley, the CEO of The Little Car Company. The Little Car Co build incredible scaled-down models of iconic cars, including a Buggati Type 35, Aston Martin DB5, and a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa.The fantastic thing about the little cars that they make is that they're all officially licenced products. - Actual Bugattis, actual Aston Martins and actual Ferraris - built in here in the UK.Ben explains all under the watchful eye of his PR manager Emily and even gives a sneak peek into some of the exciting new models that we can expect to see in the very near future.Contact the show via email - [email protected] or pop into our DM's on your preferred social feed via @DrivenChat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andy, John and Amy come to you from the hustle, bustle and magic of The Goodwood Revival Meeting in Chichester as guests of The Auctioneers, Bonhams.Recorded on Friday 17th (on the morning of the first day of the three-day event), Andy, John, and Amy sit in the auction surrounded by a collection of spectacular cars before enjoying a tour of some of the most iconic vehicles before they go under the hammer in the Bonhams Marquee.John and Andy both celebrated a birthday last week, and our friends at Partridge BMW arranged something special for the both of them... a 740Li and an M8 Competition. On the other hand, Amy turned up to the event with not one, not two, but three cars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Amy get down to the details on the world of classic cars and ask questions such as; 'will classics be as loved in the future as they are now?' and 'Why are some people put off the idea of owning a classic car?'Fortunately, they are joined for this week's podcast by the MD of the SL Shop, Sam Bailey, who brings his passion and expertise in the automotive industry and classic car market.The SL Shop is the go-to place for Mercedes Benz SL owners, buyers and lovers of some of the most iconic Mercedes Benz cars. Besides covering plenty of general conversation about owning and driving classics, Sam also gives his expert insight into buying, owning and running an SL.Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] or slip into our DMs on your preferred social feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another radio show bonus recap episode of The Driven Chat Podcast!Last weekend, Andy Jaye joined our friends Mike Brewer and Marc 'Elvis' Priestly for a radio show recording dedicated to the brand new season of Wheeler Dealers. The show went out on talkRADIO at 7 pm and we've decided to add it on to your list of podcasts here too (just in case you missed it!)Enjoy the episode and get in touch with the show via email by writing to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the driven chat podcast John Marcar and Amy Shore talk to Praga Cars Racing Driver - Miles Lacey.Miles brings with him a fairy tale story of how he went from an apprentice as a vehicle development test driver for a larger OEM to being offered a seat as a racing driver for Praga Cars in the Praga R1.Like so many people in the automotive industry, Miles Lacey has a true passion for cars and driving. With a reasonably unorthodox entry into the industry and a strong desire to succeed, in this weeks episode, Miles unfolds how he transitioned from a really tough and unpredictable time in his working career to being offered a dream come true scenario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every once in a while, we like to surprise our subscribers with a cheeky bonus episode... and this is one of those!Today's podcast is a highlight reel from our very popular radio show on talkRADIO. We know that not everyone can tune in to our show at the time of it going out 'as live' (every Sunday at 7pm on talkRADIO in the UK), so we thought we would throw together some of the segments to give a little taster of what we do in our radio show.In this episode, you'll hear from your usual podcast hosts, John Marcar, Andy Jaye and Amy Shore, PLUS our regular weekly co-host on the radio Mike Brewer and two special guests, Quentin Willson and Robert Llewellyn.We hope you enjoy this little taster and we hope you might be able to join us each week when the show goes out as live - Sundays 7pm on talkRADIO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're in the fortunate position to be able to invest some spare cash, then the market can be slightly daunting when it comes to knowing where to put your money. But what if there was a way to invest in a market you already know a lot about?As a petrolhead, chances are you'll know quite a lot about certain cars and subsequently what they are often worth. The Car Crowd is an investment company that caters for just that scenario.With a fairly new format to the UK, The Car Crowd allows you to invest in classic cars and profit from their potential appreciation in value. The company owner David Spickett joins Amy Shore and John Marcar to talk about the concept and to delve into some premium classic car chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Millhouse is the face and owner of Thornton Hundred Motorcycles - the go-to custom shop for Triumph bikes. Jody joins John Marcar, Amy Shore and Ant Partridge for some premium two-wheel chat.As a custom builder, Jody has built bikes for decerning customers and celebrities like The Body Coach - Joe Wicks. Despite being just 25 years old, Jody explains how frustrations as a young mechanical engineering apprentice lead him to walk away from working for 'the man' and push forward with his true passion in life, which would later become his business.Joining us for this week's chat is fellow bike builder and friend of the show, Ant Partridge. In this weeks conversation, we touch on the stresses, strains and delights of starting your own business both physically and mentally.We would love your feedback on this week's show and invite you to leave us a review in the usual places or drop us an email to get in touch with the team via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ant Anstead is a familiar face to petrol heads and gear heads on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks to his work in top-level car-based television in shows such as For the Love of Cars and Wheeler Dealers with our friend Mike Brewer.Ant joined Andy Jaye and John Marcar at the Silverstone Classic event to talk about his working life, private life and the challenges of becoming tabloid fodder for the USA.Ant brings us up to speed on Radford and multiple other projects, including the main reason for attending the 2021 Silverstone Classic - the kit based Alfa 158 racecar!As always, we thank you for listening and hope you're enjoying the content. Get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like your podcasts with added racecar sounds?? Well, have we got an episode for you!?This week, we're recording from the Silverstone Classic, and we're bringing you a collection of guests, including Le Mans winner Ollie Webb, car customiser Yiannimize, Ex MMA fighter turned podcaster James O'Keefe and racing royalty Martin Brundle all in one big show!Ollie Webb joins us to talk about what he's driving at the Classic and touches on the rather controversial 300mph record attempt with SSC Tuatara.Yianni joins us with an unexpected reunion with John Marcar recapping on a previous working chapter involving doughnuts, car shows and rose gold wrapped Ferrari's.James O'Keefe is the ultimate 'plus one' as the husband to singing sensation Beverly Knight. He joins us to talk about his love for cars, his opinion on EV converted classics and how he managed to marry an international pop star!We round up with one of the most iconic voices of motorsport; Martin Brundle. Martin has enjoyed a superb career in motorsport and is now best known as one of the voices for F1 commentary offering fantastic insight, knowledge and explanation to the fastest sport on the planet!As always, you can contact the show either via our social channels (@DrivenChat) or by dropping the team an email via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surely that title can't be right, can it?? Richard Hammond AND James May on the Driven Chat Podcast?? It's real.This week, Andy Jaye speaks to Richard and James about their latest episode of The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime called 'Lochdown.' In this much-anticipated episode, we see the iconic trio (Clarkson, Hammond and May) on one of their crazy adventures, in Scotland.Before diving into the two conversations, Andy Jaye and John Marcar say a quick hello from the Silverstone Classic, where we have recently been based for the weekend, and they offer a glimpse into what's coming next week... a big episode - with some big guests!Thank you as always for downloading, streaming, subscribing and for your kind reviews.To hear the conversations from our sister podcast 'The Andy Jaye Podcast' see some handy links below:An Hour with Jeremy Clarkson:https://shows.acast.com/driven-celebrities/episodes/the-andy-jaye-podcast-26-jeremy-clarksonAn Hour with Richard Hammond:https://shows.acast.com/driven-celebrities/episodes/an-hour-with-richard-hammondAn Hour with James May:https://shows.acast.com/driven-celebrities/episodes/driven-celebrities-episode-8-james-mayThe Return of Jeremy Clarkson:https://shows.acast.com/driven-celebrities/episodes/the-return-of-jeremy-clarkson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Thomson has designed some of the most popular cars seen on the road to date. In his stint as design director for Jaguar, Julian was responsible for overseeing the Jaguar XE, E-Pace, F-Pace, and F-Type, as well as having involvement in some of the Land Rover products too - such as the Range Rover Evoque.Earlier in his career, Julian 'penned' one of the most iconic sports cars globally - the Lotus Elise, a car that very quickly became a design classic and a benchmark for small sports car manufacturers.This week, Julian joins Andy Jaye and John Marcar to talk through some of his career highlights so far and indicate what the future might look like, too, since his departure from JLR.Before diving into the chat, Andy, Amy and John get a little bit distracted in the opening section (recorded, as it often is at Caffeine & Machine), and we open up the opportunity for you, the listener, to get your moans in for a new 'Marcar Moans' episode coming soon! Get your moans, (as well as your comments and questions) into [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, on The Driven Chat Podcast, we are joined by award-winning television director Brian Klein. Brian has over twenty-five years; experience in the TV industry, and his work regularly appears on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC and Sky. Amongst his directing credits are twenty-five seasons of the iconic car show Top Gear.Brian was responsible for directing the Jeremy Clarkson stocking fillers that many will remember from the 1990s before then, taking a pioneering role in the re-launch and revival of BBC Top Gear with the format we all know and love featuring Clarkson, Hammond and May. In the conversation with John Marcar and Andy Jaye, Brian shares many behind the scenes stories for the very first time, including details on why The Stig is named The Stig and how the show name Top Gear was almost lost forever to become Carmageddon..Brian joins us also to talk about the new book that he's written in lockdown called The Counterfeit Candidate - a story that takes his passion and study on Adolf Hitler and post-war times into a fictional thriller based on factual events.Before diving into the conversation with Brian, Andy Jaye, and John Marcar, talk about our latest press loan - a BMW M4 Competition and to our shock and horror... it's made John 'a little bit sad'!?Find out why by listening in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring you a new format for the Driven Chat Podcast - 'Live from Lotus'. Last week, we were invited to the launch event of the Lotus Emira, the most significant British car launch in recent years. The Emira replaces the 'three Es'; The Elise, the Evora and the Exige and is the final internal combustion-engined car before the company switches exclusively to EVs.John Marcar takes the lead in this week's episode with Amy Shore as they explore the home of Lotus Cars ahead of the big reveal of the Emira to the world. Our very own Andy Jaye was the host of the launch event alongside our good friend Helen Stanley and both found time to join us in the podcast too. In this episode, we hear from;F1 World Champion, Jenson ButtonLotus Cars' Managing Director, Matt WindleLotus Design Director, Russell CarPlus some 'live reactions' to the car's unveiling from car influencers; Sam Moores and Sid North. Motoring journalists Harry Metcalf, Alex Goy & David Tillier. The son of Colin Chapman (ex lotus director) Clive Chapman and television presenter and broadcaster Jake Humprey.It's a long one this week, but we hope you love it. Remember you can email the show for questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]. You can see all of what we do across social channels via @DrivenChat and see our video content on our YouTube Channel by searching for Driven Chat on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racing driver and broadcaster Alex Brundle is this week's special guest on the Driven Chat Podcast in the studio with Andy Jaye, Amy Shore and John Marcar.Alex races as an endurance racing driver and is currently driving for Inter Europol Competition in the World Endurance Championship and had previously driven for United Autosports, Jackie Chan DC Racing, CEFC TRSM Racing and more. As well as the modern stuff, Alex also enjoys peddling classic sports cars as well as some occasional broadcasting and commentating, following a similar path to his father, Martin.In this weeks conversation, we address the highs, the lows and the bad smells of motor racing. We also get an inside scoop on what it's like to race for a Hollywood martial arts film star (yes, really!). Plus, look out for a 'challenge word' in the mix of the conversation and some 'parish notes' from John Marcar towards the end of this weeks episode. Find us across all social channels via @drivenchat. See our car content on YouTube by searching for our channel, and don't forget to rate and review the episode where ever you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Driven Chat Podcast, it's a 'Three Men Four Wheels' TV show takeover to celebrate the show landing on Quest in the UK.'Three Men Four Wheels' is a car show starring Drew Pritchard, Marino Franchitti, and our very own Andy Jaye. The show has been a hit on the Discovery Network's Discovery+ on-demand service, and it is now making its way to terrestrial TV in the UK. Drew and Marino joined Andy Jaye and John Marcar for a radio show and podcast recording at our usual spot on a sunny Tuesday evening at Caffeine & Machine, which soon unfolded into the expected tomfoolery and fun. Expect strong opinions, some 'accidental Partridge' lines and a Scotsman vs Welshman swear off (don't worry, it's all censored!)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Fortune is a freelance automotive journalist who has written for a variance of publications - from Top Gear to the Telegraph. Kyle's area of speciality is high-end sports, super and racing cars. Recently, Kyle has been behind the wheel of the new 911 GT3, the Aston Martin Speedster and the one-of-one Aston Martin Victor. Many people in the industry refer to Kyle as 'the 911 guy', including our very own Mike Brewer, who joined us for the entirety of this recording, where we unravel the ins and outs of being a freelancer.This week's episode is hosted by John Marcar and Amy Shore. Follow us on social media via @DrivenChat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Callum CBE is a living legend of automotive design, having 'penned' some of the most popular cars in the world. During his time with Ford, TWR, Aston Martin and Jaguar, Ian has been the visual creator of multiple icons such as the Ford RS200, Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar F-Type.In this week's podcast, Andy Jaye, Amy Shore and John Marcar talk through some of Ian's career with a fair few fun stories thrown into the mix around Andy and Ian's working relationship together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a two-part special this week on the Driven Chat Podcast in which, by means of a happy accident, we bumped into our old friend Tim Burton aka SHMEE150, who was very happy to join us for a radio show recording and talk about the delights of fame in the world of YouTubing. As well as Tim, also as part of our radio show on talkRADIO, we spoke with our freelance journalist friend Alex Goy who recently returned from experiencing the 2000bhp Rimac Nevera in Croatia.We have included both conversations in full for this week's podcast, and we hope you enjoy it!If you would like to hear more from SHMEE150 you can do so in Episode 29 of the Driven Chat Podcast titled 'Hi Guys I'm SHMEE', and if you would like to hear more from Alex, you can listen to Episode 33 'The Joys of Journalism with Alex Goy'.As always, we love hearing from you and getting your comments, reviews, and emails to [email protected], so do keep them coming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd China is unquestionably the tallest mechanic on television (probably).This week Edd joins Andy Jaye for a car focussed chat for the Driven Chat Podcast and talks about the various chapters of his life in and out of the workshop, along with details on his new YouTube series aptly named; 'Workshop Diaries'.In the conversation with Andy, Edd talks about his collection of bizarre vehicles, including the Outspan Orange, which results in a slightly terrifying challenge...As well as the interview with Edd China, John Marcar & Amy Shore tackle the ever-growing list of listener emails, answering some questions from all corners of the world and sharing their latest news and antics.#LeapOfFaith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on EPISODE 50 of The Driven Chat Podcast, we have a Celebrity Chef and car collector, James Martin.In a very rare interview opportunity, James Martin joins Andy Jaye to talk in-depth about his obsession with cars and shares stories of how he got into the world of classic cars and the ones he treasures most.Before diving into the interview, Andy catches up with Amy Shore and John Marcar and following the James Martin chat, we offer you a snippet of our radio show (Driven Chat on talkRADIO) which you can hear in the UK on DAB or worldwide via the talkRADIO website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS PODCAST HURRAH! - This week, we have a second podcast episode for you to enjoy! John Marcar and Amy Shore bring you a bonus episode this week with an exceptional guest - Phillipa Sage.Phillipa Sage was a driving force in the production of Top Gear Live for over 12 years, acting as a PA to Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May as they travelled the world, putting on a massive moving Motorshow. Phillipa then entered the public eye when she was 'exposed' as Clarkson's mistress sending the tabloid press into somewhat of a frenzy. What followed was a seven-year relationship between the two.Phillipa Sage has now compiled 12 years of memories, hilarious stories and genuine emotion, documenting her time working with the three most prominent names in the car world. The book titled 'On The Road with Clarkson Hammond & May' is nothing short of fabulous, and she joins us for a bonus episode of The Driven Chat Podcast this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, we discuss one of the most controversial talking points in recent automotive social media. Yep, 'that controversial influencer proposal'.James Walker (better known to many as MrJWW) joins Andy Jaye, Amy Shore and his old friend John Marcar to talk about his journey from school stutters to internet stardom. And of course, we also discuss the aftermath of THAT tweet by Top Gear's Chris Harris that pricked up the ears of the entire automotive industry back in February 2021.James offers a very open and honest account of how things panned out, what effect it had on him and his brand, and what's happened since.Listen to the full-uncut conversation, only here on The Driven Chat Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast Andy Jaye and John Marcar are in conversation with F1 Champion Jenson Button and TV presenter Ant Anstead to talk about their new project - The return of Radford, the coach builders.Jenson and Ant are joined by designer Mark Stubbs and business advisor Roger Behle to talk about reviving one of the most iconic coach building brands globally and to share details on which cars will be the first to roll out of the Radford workshops.Besides talking about the new business ventures, we put some questions to the gents about what got them into cars, their earliest motoring memories and even got them to disclose details on the cars they wish they'd never sold! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edmund King OBE is the president of one of the most recognised and powerful automotive brands globally, The Automobile Association and this week; he joins John Marcar for 'the big electric car debate!'The AA has been an integral part of British motoring since 1905, and the president joins John to talk about 'the next chapter of motoring' as we transition from internal combustion engines to electric cars.Edmund shares information about a project he's pioneering with Just Park, which may allow for homeowners to make money from renting out their driveways and car charging ports.John poses some interesting questions such as; Edmunds opinions on the electrification of classic cars, what will happen to petrol prices when EV's are more popular and if there will be as much demand for AA breakdown services? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, it's a 3-part-special! Our special guests are the lovely Merlin McCormack, otherwise known as Duke of London and his partner Georgia Peck, the owner of Aubrey Peck, who are planning an exciting summer spectacle - 'The Dukes Hill Climb'.Before diving in to talk about the Dukes Hill Climb with Merlin and Georgia, John Marcar and Andy Jaye, talk about the world car awards, which concluded last week sharing some of the winners and unexpected finalists.And then, following our interview, we address a small number of listeners letters! John and Andy work their way through the pile to tackle some of your burning questions, classic car stories and superb observations. Remember, you too can email us at [email protected] podcast is live as always every Monday morning without fail and is found on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn to drive with Quentin WillsonIt's not very often you're able to claim you've had driving lessons and input from a motoring journalist of legendary status - well, now you can!Quentin Willson is a highly renowned journalist, author, broadcaster and presenter entering the public eye as a presenter on BBC Top Gear from 1991-2001. He later went on to present on Channel 5s 5th Gear and pioneered his own TV shows such as Britain's Worst Driver.This week, Willson joins Andy Jaye and John Marcar to talk about his latest project, 'Young Driver,' a mobile, VR and AI programme designed to help young and new drivers with the learning process of driving. We also get a great insight into Quentin's career, how it all began, and we tackle our first ever listeners letter!Remember you can email the show at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast; it's a feel-good episode with a good selection of stories, as Amy Shore and John Marcar talk to Mark Hawwa - the founder of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride & now The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride has raised over £20,300,000.00 for charity (TWENTY-POINT-THREE MILLION POUNDS!) with rides and events that now take place in over 700 cities in 102 countries all around the world. More than 125,000 male and female riders have taken part in raising money for fantastic charitable causes.  In our conversation with Mark, Amy and John explore Mark's journey into motorcycles and his motivation into doing all that he does. Before jumping into the headline interview, though, John catches up with Andy Jaye to talk through this week's automotive-ish news, and things take an unexpected Marcar-moans-twist with some criticism of an 'utterly bizarre' TV advert and Peugeot models of a certain age.  Remember you can email us via - [email protected] and we will be dedicating an entire episode to your emails and messages very, very soon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very Happy Easter to all of our 'real time' listeners! This weeks episode of the Driven Chat podcast is all about indulgence, firstly on the subject of chocolate but then on the subject of classic cars! Amy Shore and John Marcar talk to Tom Wood, the owner of two fantastic companies, Cazana - an online database monitoring the history and value of specific cars and Car & Classic - the classifieds website where people buy and sell specialist vehicles. In the conversation, we have some 'loose' financial advice that may help anyone considering venturing into the world of classic car ownership, plus some insights into what's helpful to know in and around the industry.Before diving in with Tom Wood, Andy Jaye has a quick catch up with John Marcar to talk about this weeks news and to attempt to bring an answer to the age-old question; 'If the easter bunny became a baddie, what car would he drive?' Listen to the Driven Chat Podcast where ever you get your usual podcast fix, and don't forget to get involved by emailing us - [email protected] to share your classic car stories!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week John Marcar takes on the gauntlet of hosting solo, but fortunately, you get two guests for the price of one as the guests are Chris Eades and Al Fagan - best known to motorcycle riders as 44teeth.44teeth is regarded by many as the biggest, best and most entertaining youtube channel for motorcycle adventures, reviews and entertaining opinions, and this week's podcast is in fitting with that ethos and, as a result, contains some colourful language*. John gets to grips on the two main faces behind the channel (Chris and Al) and finds out about some of the exciting plans and aspirations that the guys are looking forward to. As always, before we jump straight into the chat, there's a quick preamble this week with Andy Jaye and John who talk about waving a sorrowful goodbye to the wonderful BMW R 1250 GS we've had on loan and the dangers of using man maths to buy 'cheap' supercars. Remember you can contact the show via DM on your preferred social platform or by emailing us via [email protected]*you have been warned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking for a podcast covering conversation topics such as; 'Why are the elderly so obsessed with Turmeric?''Does humanity actually exist in a supermassive Land Rover Defender Lucas lightbulb dome terrarium?' 'Why you shouldn't walk through Manchester city centre with your hands in your pockets.''Just how crunchy is a cockroach?' If you answered 'yes' to one or all of the above topics, you're in luck because this week on the Driven Chat Podcast, we have television star and motoring journalist royalty Tom 'Wookie' Ford. Tom is currently the associate editor for the prestigious BBC Top Gear Magazine and is also known for being a TV presenter on Channel 5's Fifth Gear, Top Gear America, Mud Sweat & Gears, Lazy Boy Garage and Motorheads! Tom is also part of the trio that makes up electrifying.com - a web-based platform familiarising the world with EV's and hybrid vehicles. In this week's conversation lead by John Marcar and Amy Shore, Wookie shares many a story about his working world and shares some advice and insights into how aspiring journalists can get into the industry too.Before diving into the interview with Wookie, John catches up with Andy Jaye to catch up on this week's news and discuss potential mid-life-crisis cars!We are @DrivenChat, @Andy.Jaye, @JohnMarcar & @AmyShorePhotography on Instagram, and you can see our video content by searching for Driven Chat on YouTube! Plus you can find Wookie via @tomwookieford  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar is flying solo on a return visit to GTO Engineering in Reading to discuss their new and exciting 'Moderna Project'. The Moderna project is the code name for GTO Engineering's very own car build. Based loosely on their extremely popular 250 SWB Revival cars, the Moderna Project promises extreme lightweight, stunning styling and a driving experience to rival all!John visited the facility and called upon some journalistic assistance from our good friend Alex Goy. Alex poses the questions to GTO Engineering boss Mark about the processes of designing and building such a feat of engineering and beauty - and the rest 'as they say' is a podcast!For more info on the car and GTO Engineering, follow @GTO_Engineering. To see more of Alex Goy follow @A1Goy, and don't forget you can find more of what we do across our social feeds - on Instagram, we are @DrivenChat, @Andy.Jaye, @JohnMarcar & @AmyShorePhotography, and you can see our video content by searching for Driven Chat on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all aspiring photographers - this is the Driven Chat Podcast episode for you! This week John Marcar and Amy Shore talk to photographer George Williams.GF Williams is a well-known photographer famous for capturing cars in dramatic scenes with some highly skilled after-effects and editing thrown into the mix. George's work has seen him working with brands such as McLaren, Rolls Royce and Mercedes Benz, as well as being commissioned by car owners and adventurers all around the globe. George shares some fabulous insights into his journey so far into his career and shares some advice for others looking to do the same. Before diving into the interview, Amy and John catch up with Andy Jaye to bring you up to speed with current affairs and to introduce you to a new method of contacting the team! You can now email us via [email protected] with your questions, comments and remarks, which we (the team) will then use to structure entire episodes based on what you (the listener) want's to know! Don't forget you can find more of what we do across our social feeds - on Instagram, we are @DrivenChat, @Andy.Jaye, @JohnMarcar & @AmyShorePhotography, and you can see our video content by searching for Driven Chat on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Driven Chat Podcast, Andy and John talk to F1 pundit, commentator and racing driver Karun Chandhok. Karun has a frankly outstanding CV in the motorsport world, having driven for Mahindra Racing, Hispania Racing and Seyffarth Motorsport in Formula 1, Formula E, GP2, FIA GT and more. Karun is now seen as a pundit on Sky Sports hosting their F1 content.In the conversation with Karun, we hear about the inside world of motorsport, including the unexpected costs of competing at even the lowest entry levels as well as the struggles that so many have to go through to get into 'the hot seat'.As per usual, before diving into the interview phase of the podcast, we have the random ramblings of Andy Jaye, John Marcar and Amy Shore in which this week, they cover everything from car design lookalikes through to celebrity crushes.Don't forget you can find more of what we do across our social feeds - on Instagram, we are @DrivenChat, @Andy.Jaye, @JohnMarcar & @AmyShorePhotography, and you can see our video content by searching for Driven Chat on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.