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Ep 42I'm a Hustler, baby

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Jonny tries to get Richard to go splits on a weird old car with glass doors. Also in this episode, Nights In White Satin, Jeff Bezos dropping off his resignation like an Amazon driver, the rank incompetence of Thomas the Tank Engine and Postman Pat, Covid vaccines that sound like crap cars, and why don't women email this show? Plus, the glacial depreciation of Toyota Land Cruisers, the fear of swimming near massive ships, the never-seen AMG GT four door, and the secret petrolhead life of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 20211h 1m

Ep 41The truth about the GRRRR Yaris

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Jonny and Richard compare notes on Toyota's new homologation special. Also in this episode, Tesla Model S and X updates, the minimalism of the Citroen AX, marking the passing of Rémy Julienne and John Ackroyd, and a smattering of listeners' messages. Plus, lemon curd, stunt weeing, Granada Designs, too many Corsas, and was Turkish John from school telling the truth about his dad's G-wagens? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202159 min

Ep 40Schrodinger's garage door

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Richard remembers a neighbour with a weird car hole policy and Jonny endorses the dad ritual of pushing cars onto the drive. Also in this episode, the mid-engined Corvette coming to the UK, the USA formation Mustang crashing team, accidentally pitching an idea called Stunt Driver Ben Cock, bad fuel filler designs, and welcoming Euro dance act turned massive car-making conglomerate, Stellantis. Plus, Jonny's new long term test car, Peugeot's Lancastrian cowboy, Michael Bolton's hat, David Attenborough's biscuity voice, and Will Smith's wicking business suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202159 min

Ep 39James May spilt tea in my car

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Richard remembers the time TV's James May had a travel tea disaster in his Land Rover. Also in this episode, Jonny's barnfind laptop, memories of Feu Orange air fresheners, horrors of rot-era Mercs, a weirdly low mileage Ka, comedy tax dodge cars and the story of the sour-faced old woman and the abandoned Honda Jazz. Also in this show, Richard has some idiotic ideas for his new family car and Jonny reads a list of finches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202158 min

Ep 38Back once again with the Jeep Renegade Master

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Jonny and Richard return for 2021 with chat about the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Singer ACS, the new Kia logo, and a review of a book about secret Fords. Plus, the rubbishness of Lego Technic cars, the simple pleasures of a jigsaw, and an extraordinary story from a listener about the Ford Motor Company's comprehensive stash of jazz mags. If you're feeling generous, the new Smith and Sniff Patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20211h 0m

Ep 37Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?

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Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall? Recorded just before Christmas was cancelled, Jonny and Richard have a seasonal chat about a Network Q VHS smut collection, models of car that won't die, Horacio Pagani's ongoing Zonda hell, and the personal transport of Roy Wood from Wizzard. Plus, unsolicited facts about Land Rover Defenders, Next in-store music policies, and Slade. A big and sincere thank you to everyone who has supported the Smith and Sniff podcasts in 2020. The show will return on 11 January 2021. Merry Xmas Everybody, but every line is "Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?" - https://youtu.be/-k4yjCo8JWsDon't You Want Me? but every line is "You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar" - https://youtu.be/_74N7KJmEj4Merry Christmas everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20201h 2m

Ep 36Doors like a raver's neck

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Richard has spotted a strange design influence on a certain Vauxhall. Also in this episode, Jonny has been extracting a mystery car from a garage opposite Gino D'Acampo's house and Richard thinks Tom Selleck is a handy driver. Plus, eighties TV title sequence wormholes, Spender's Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, scuffing Mr GT-R's GT-R, unsolicited facts about the British TV industry in Elstree, Jonny losing his Soul, and what is Jon Bon Jovi on about with his steel horse nonsense? Also contains surprising news about the origins of Jason Plato. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202047 min

Ep 35Romain Grosjean met my jacket

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Richard lent Jonny a jacket, and Jonny used it to interview Romain Grosjean. Also in this episode, the joy of proper car brochures, the awfulness of British plates on American cars, the meaning of 'sherpa' mode on the Fiat 500e, and the madness of the original Toyota Previa. Plus, a very dodgy live stunt show and why this podcast needs a travelling studio built into a shabby old van. Find Jonny's YouTube channel by searching The Late Brake Show. Find Richard's new book by searching Boring Car Trivia on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 202051 min

Ep 34Britain's most unrealistic road

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Richard has a new book out and Jonny would like you to buy his merch. Plus, the location of that not-quite-realistic road you always see in TV dramas, running engines without any oil, giving your car a fuel present, falling asleep in a fake South Korean village, the perils of snow driving, and more about singers as car engines. Richard's new book: https://amzn.to/2KRAQ7VJonny's CarPervert merchandise: https://thelatebrakeshow.com/merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202058 min

Ep 33Chin spoiler alert!

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Richard has given himself a terrible home haircut and Jonny's brother has bought tyres from a scrapyard. Also in this show, singers with high revving voices, Mariah Carey VTEC kicked in, yo, getting annoyed by some car-based inaccuracies in The Crown, the filming secrets of The Queen's Gambit, middle-aged dad hats, and the acceptability of Porsche branded items. (On that note, the Porsche 911 Turbo tribute trainers are in association with Puma, not Nike as Richard said. Sorry.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202054 min

Ep 32Thoughts on the BMW iX

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Richard and Jonny have a few things to say about the new BMW electric car. Also in this episode, unexpected baldness, radio DJs not looking how they sound, Jonny's vague memory of crimes, why Greased Lightning is rubbish and so is Eleanor, John Travolta's photocopied face, Robert Plant's car detailing tips, and getting rock stars to spec up your car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202053 min

Ep 31The Ford Granada People's Front

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Jonny has been driving the Toyota GR Yaris but can only talk about it in code. Also in this episode, fat Stig driving a dumper truck, Richard's I-Pace struggling for breath, the secret of Jeremy Clarkson's success, car filming lingo, unexpected parachutists, a dumped Subaru, unusual minicabs, the melancholy of Practical Classics magazine, and how do you pronounce PHEV? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 202056 min

Ep 30Auditioning for Top Gear

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Jonny remembers a nerve wracking TV try-out involving a Mercedes C63 and an unneeded can of Red Bull. Also in this episode, the 'I have never' game with cars, your ideal pair of BMWs, a car that sounds like a stupid Jim Henson puppet, a car that sounds like you're being followed by one of The Monkees, and Jonny's troubling story about a hole in the wall at Keele services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 202052 min

Ep 29Saying hello to Stig Blomqvist

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Jonny spots a rally legend having breakfast and manages to get into an embarrassing chat. Also in this show, Karun Chandhok power breakfast update, Tiff Needell's jacket epiphany, more news from Alldays and Onions, a Fathers 4 Justice S-type, Whitney Houston's HIAB adventures, a surprisingly nice-sounding V8, and we read out some of your messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202053 min

Ep 28Live from Goodwood

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Jonny and Richard have been doing things at Goodwood SpeedWeek. Includes shambolic TV presenting, real life Jason Plato shirt hole action, Karun Chandhok's speed breakfast, car museum gang wars, influencers in Edwardian cars, coming up with your Bentley Boy name, and the despair of a TV producer looking after two men who are always getting a coffee or having a wee.This episode is brought to you by Alldays and Onions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20201h 5m

Ep 27The amazing suitcase car

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Jonny has discovered a very strange Mazda. Also in this episode, Italian singer Almeratino, horrible Victorian toys, Tracy Chapman's actual fast car, gear selection mishaps, Terry Nutkins buying an Impreza, and some of your questions answered. Plus, Jonny and Richard have news about their role in this weekend's Goodwood Speed Week coverage. Goodwood Speed Week runs from 16-18 October. To watch the live stream of the event go to goodwood.com #gwspeedweek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202052 min

Ep 26Jason Plato's visible nipple

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Jonny tells a strange story from the making of 5th Gear. Also in this episode, the sad fate of high-spec estate cars, shabby wraps for Ferrari FFs, what Del Boy would drive today, the wonders of the Citroen C15, Dua Lipa secretly selling used cars through her songs, the motorhome for the lonely, and why is Bear Grylls always soaking wet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 202053 min

Ep 25No brakes racing

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Jonny has got a motorsport idea. Jonny hasn't been getting much sleep lately. Also in this episode, the trousers of Salon Privé, Scottish people going through airport security, car shows with completely identical cars, spotting possible boat owners, an unexpected VW Phaeton driver, and the absolute state of old Merc MLs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202055 min

Ep 24Mate Rimac's slowly rotating massage car

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Jonny remembers meeting electric car maestro Mate Rimac, the possible future owner of Bugatti. Also in this episode, the perils of lunchtime drinking, the old man hats of Pebble Beach, and how Jonny and Richard got into this. Plus, some actual car talk including Jonny's experiences of a plug-in Transit and slant-backed Audi e-tron, the 'emocionnnn' of the Nissan Z Proto, and why the MC20 is a Meh-serati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 202055 min

Ep 23Mondeo Des, Kestrel Super, Airwolf TVR man

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Jonny has seen some new things on the road where he spotted a trouserless man in smart shoes. Also in this episode, Charley Boorman, Manchester insults, defence of disco music, updated Ranchofacts, and another mention of Macclesfield. Picture of Jonny in the GLC car, as mentioned in this show: https://shutr.bz/3bRRtts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202051 min

Ep 22Two apologies and a nice Rancho

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Richard says sorry to his car (and Jonny). Plus, a really nice Talbot Matra Rancho for sale - actually, TWO Ranchos for sale - and an embarrassing development with Richard's new neighbour and her tidy old Corolla. Also in this episode; Fred Dibnah, traction engines, Get Carter, bad driving and a shirtless crusty in a mkII Cortina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 202051 min

Ep 21What's the least you've ever paid for a car?

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Jonny and Richard remember a couple of insanely cheap cars they've owned. Also in this episode; horrible trolley jack noises, heavy clutch injuries, Volkswagen passengers with 'mark 3 knee', and a trouserless man walking down the A43. Plus, Richard's new neighbours have a cockroach car and Jonny lives near a continuously smoking man with a bizarrely duplicated car collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 202053 min

Ep 20Gordon Murray's shirt kaleidoscope

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Jonny wants to have a look in Gordon Murray's wardrobe. Also in this episode, skidpan mishaps, muted trumpets, high depreciation Hyundais, the GMA T.50, the Polestar 2, the Volkswagen ID.3, and Harry Metcalfe's old Eurostar of cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 202058 min

Ep 19Sorry about last week

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Richard has been given bad directions by James May and Jonny's kitchen is full of wasps. Also in this episode, Impreza 22B confusion, a strangely good value Sierra Cosworth, the American craving for diesel cars, and driving a modern tractor. Plus, do dogs know they're on holiday and are birds built like Renaults from the eighties? Oh, and sorry about last week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202049 min

Ep 18Driving the new Land Rover Defender

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Richard spends a day in the new Defender and then rings Jonny to tell him about it. Warning; contains a gratuitous mention of Bryan Adams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202036 min

Ep 17Impreza v Evo

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Why Subaru v Mitsubishi was the Blur v Oasis of cars. Plus, mistakenly thinking someone smells of poo, George Clooney asking for very specific medical things, a new event called the Harry Dakar, and Jonny's had another go in the Honda E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 202053 min

Ep 16Your questions answered - volume 1

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners' questions and Jonny tries to give a new meaning to the expression 'sliding in your DMs'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202056 min

Ep 15The Ford Mustang Cars and Coffee Embarrassing Accident Edition

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Jonny and Richard discuss the new Ford Bronco, car spotting in Norfolk and the spec of a Mustang special edition aimed at its core market; people who have embarrassing accidents leaving cars and coffee meets. Plus, the cars (and large acreage of linen) in the Netflix series The Last Dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 202056 min

Ep 14Why is Vin Diesel banned from most cities?

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Vin Diesel struggles to get into Paris. Plus, what sort of Rovers are urban music stars driving? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202052 min

Ep 13The Ineos Grenadine

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Jonny's been urban exploring and Richard has some strong views about the Ineos Grenadier. Plus, love for the FJ Cruiser, sneaking into Longbridge, people who don't match their cars, fake military titles, Damon Albarn's whistly voice and Jonny's impression of a Discovery Series II at speed.This episode is sponsored by Adrian Flux insurance. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/standard/?utm_source=Smithandsniff&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=PodcastWatch Jonny's scrapyard urbex video here: https://youtu.be/O5H4IW3SS9I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 202050 min

Ep 12How to jump a car

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Jonny explains how he once jumped a Ford Sierra Sapphire in honour of the Dukes of Hazzard. Plus, having a wee with Jason Plato and almost getting banned from Millbrook proving ground. The two things are related. Also in this show, memories of Bruntingthorpe, doing a 360 degree skid in a lorry, scary noises at a 1980s USAF base, fat Stig testing a dumper truck, the 50th anniversary of the Range Rover, and the only acceptable designs of three spoke alloy wheels.This episode is sponsored by Adrian Flux insurance. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/standard/?utm_source=Smithandsniff&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202051 min

Ep 11Bacs To The Future

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Jonny has been hanging out with a DeLorean. Also in this episode, cars you’d completely forgotten about, the indignity of flicking on the wipers while trying to not to crash, nineties ballad singer Kia Shuma, people at school reunions that you don’t remember, how to talk like Magic FM, and showing your kids eighties movies. Plus, struggling to remember what happens in Back To The Futures 2 and 3 and realising that Doc Brown is a thief.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202042 min

Ep 10Jerry Seinfeld's chino trouser Porsche

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If Seinfeld ordered a Singer 911 would he have the interior made to match his nineties clothes? Also in this episode, Richard can't move for discarded Vauxhall Vivaros and Jonny introduces the taxi driver's three click. Plus, tortoise sex, rubber wings, ghostriding Amazon deliveries, and why Asimo the Honda robot should come back to host Robot Wars (with a Glaswegian accent and wearing a very long coat). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202049 min

Ep 9Commer comedy

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What happened when Jonny bought a cheap Commer camper van for a romantic break in Cornwall (Clue; it involved a naked hammock disaster). Plus, the terrible state of the new BMW 4 Series, the dangers of messing with the bin lorry, and why every coach driver dresses like the drummer from an amateur ska band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 202047 min

Ep 8Aston Martin needs to stop making cars

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Jonny and Richard have a solution to Aston's problems. Also in this show, are we sad about Dyson cancelling their electric car or more upset about their dryers generating fine clouds of diluted urine? Plus, getting stuck on a yacht with your nemesis, being badly prepared for offshore power boating, and waking in the middle of the night to remember that they no longer make the Fiat Punto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 202049 min

Ep 7On the run in a Focus RS

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Which is worse; bolting in a fast Ford or misusing traffic cones? Also in this episode, getting stopped in someone else's Peugeot 306 cabrio and an inconvenient eBay reminder for Juha Kankkunen. Plus, we answer some listeners' questions, leading to talk about the coolness of the Ford Capri, the world's smelliest Nissan Laurel, and memories of a phone call with LJK Setright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 202049 min

Ep 6Joy riding heavy plant machinery

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Jonny tells an extraordinary story about why he once had to hide up a tree for seven hours. Plus, Commodore 64 versus BBC Micro Model B, city boys papping themselves in TVRs, a Passat GL5 that cost £45, the most popular cars for ravers, a Scirocco accident in Macclesfield, 911 battery trouble update and some unexpected plain clothes police cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202052 min

Ep 5Tiff Needell through a vocoder

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Jonny reads an extract from Tiff Needell's autobiography through a vocoder and Richard gets annoyed by stupid claims in car ads. Plus, cars you always associate with a certain colour, the three week warranty on red Fiats, what the end of the rave era meant for yellow cars, Cher's poor Volkswagen maintenance, why Madonna hates power steering, the race-winning power of Brut after shave, 1980s cocaine car chases, the secrets of The Fall Guy truck, and using car names as Cockney insults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202055 min

Ep 4Porsche Tamagotchi

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Richard has car trouble and Jonny has found an old Scalextric set in the loft. Plus, Gillian Anderson ASMR, Donald Trump losing control outside a cars and coffee, giving washing machines proper model names like cars, why Hot Wheels aren't to the same scale, and Jonny's guide to clapping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 202042 min

Ep 3Cardening

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Why can't you use cars for gardening? Also in this episode, Monty Don's Dutton collection, the Pet Shop Boys’ position on leaf blowers, getting a new MOT before you sell a car, the correct way to pronounce Kärcher, Martin Brundle calling Richard a "bandit", and Jonny's mate Greasy Mark almost drowning in a sporty canoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202048 min

Ep 2Roger Moore's wet Esprit

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What if Bond actors got to keep the cars from their movies? Also, the demise of the Cars of the Stars museum, Jonny's mate Greasy Mark cutting an XR3i in half, and why The Grand Tour ditched a lethal feature called Half-a Romeo. Plus, Roger Moore can’t run on camera, the RAF are dicking about above us, Swedish Iron Man has a Volvo 244, and a few words about Sir Stirling Moss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202048 min

Ep 1Sir Walter Rallye

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Jonny Smith and Richard Porter bring you a new podcast in which two friends talk rubbish for a bit. In this show, the real reason for the discovery of potatoes and tobacco, the importance of the letter R on Japanese cars, the wonders of a cheap digital watch, and the foolishness of swimming in espadrilles. Plus, a Tornado fuel tank on eBay and the Saxo VTS of woodpeckers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202043 min

Prototype

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How do you pronounce 'Ford' if you're from where Fords are from? Jonny and Richard explain as they attempt to make a podcast just to see if anyone is interested. They probably aren't, but they're going to carry on anyway. This is like the pre-production version, where the engine is making a funny noise and none of the trim fits properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202041 min