Smith and Sniff

Why has everyone lost their minds about Jag? Also in this episode, steam rally season, jammed kettles, the TWR Supercat, a superclub curry restaurant, the fate of St Michael, the masters of selling toss, a car used by James and Brian May, listeners’ stories of Terry Nutkins and secret prototype testing, and two more Pistonheads auction choices. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff

Richard answers listeners’ questions while Jonny is busy on a Scottish barnfind. Topics covered include old Top Gear screen cars, the best looking motorway services, Jag spy shots, memories of Sherpa V8 ambulances, car buying advice for mid-life crisis cars, the TG mag and TV relationship, things entering the window of a moving vehicle, the Wolfrace Sonic and television audience wrangling. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com 

Richard has managed to record the motorcycle noise that wakes him every morning. Also in this episode, cash-only petrol buying, useless spy James Wand, getting bitten by Jason Plato’s dog, a Smith and Sniff sticker in an unlikely place, a very heavy lanyard, Audi by Audi, the common ground between metal bands and William Woollard, and a very choady shifter. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com 

On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car-related aide memoires, best uses of the Ford V6 and Rover V8, how the Top Gear BMW X6 film was made, the slogans in the movie Crazy People, and tuning EVs. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com 

Jonny returns from a theme park holiday with one complaint. Also in this episode, does The Incredible Hulk drive a Lamborghini, the return of the Scout badge, the US having to wait for the ID.Buzz, American tailpipe direction, M3 v 3200GT, a revelation about a recently discussed Grand Tour photo, basketball Suggs and T-shirt cannons. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff

In a change to the usual format, Richard is on the road trying to track down prototypes of a mysterious new Jag. It’s mostly a very boring man talking to himself about test mules and Cold War bomber aircraft but don’t worry, Jonny will be back next time. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com 

This week Jonny is on his own answering listeners’ questions about heated screens, strange MOT failures, the burning urge to own a car, inconsistent scrapyard prices, being thumbed up, using cars as a unit of currency, hypercar megatests, and the merits of Jag X-Types. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com 

Jonny has a problem with the flimsiest official document in the world. Also in this episode, things made in Japan, weird company car systems, the Chicken Tax, a brief review of the new Renault 5 EV, selling a car on vibes alone, the wisdom of buying a former press car, and ads that say it starts first time on the key. This episode is sponsored by the nice people at Pistonheads auctions. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff