Smith and Sniff

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 

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about hard hats on parcel shelves, speeding on stately home drives, vigilante car repairs and what hearse to have at your funeral. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

Jonny and Richard celebrate the glory years of Top Gear trousers. Also in this episode, ladders on unlikely cars, Rhino Pipes, the Subaru third eye, Mark Zuckerberg’s new car, posting Iggy Pop, readers share strange things they found behind sunvisors, the new Renault 4, the latest Citroen logo, and a Take That confusion. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

In another round of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about old Jags, mk4 Fiestas, cars that got away, Robbie Williams’s mystery motorcycle and driving unusual vehicles on public roads. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

Jonny and Richard struggle to get excited about a hypercar. Also in this episode, new merchandise, ape hangers, valet parking, The Weeknd, Sia’s fringe, the new Hyundai Santa Fe, Maybach sunglasses and a story about Bananarama. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

It’s another On The Other Side Of Things in which Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, best dials, cars as times, project hatch suggestions, car nicknames in your phone and car journos going easy. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

Jonny and Richard have discovered another amazing world championship. Also in this episode, the cars of Scooter, German pronunciation help, a windscreen fitting contest, Bluetooth smoking, a knob-steer hero, hedgehog v tortoise, sightings at the National Motor Museum of Australia, a new car TV show featuring a beloved singer, a curry-fuelled trip to the kart track and bracelets for Land Rovers. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff