The Intercooler

By Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel

What's The Intercooler about?

The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel. Find The Intercooler at www.the-intercooler.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Intercooler episodes:

04.15.2024
Lunch with Aston Martin's Lawrence Stroll, plus the world's best supercar #207
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the future of Aston Martin. Andrew spent a few hours with owner and chairman Lawrence Stroll last week, and the Canadian billionaire was keen to paint a picture of a car maker poised to...
04.08.2024
Formula 1 at war #206
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long history of Formula 1 scandals and conflicts from the 1960s to the present day. Be it bad tempered disputes with the FIA, teams threatening to quit and start a breakaway series, downright...
04.01.2024
Paul Cowland, the man who owns close to 100 cars #205
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by television presenter and car hoarder Paul Cowland. With a car collection now close to 100-strong, Paul's passion for cars is as broadly defined as it gets. He owns little French hatchbacks and...
03.25.2024
All change at Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren, plus the Australian GP #204
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the news that Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark is leaving to join Aston Martin, while McLaren is now wholly owned by the Bahraini sovereign wealth fund. What does it all mean for Britain's most prestigious...
03.18.2024
Jonny Smith: podcaster, presenter and diehard car enthusiast #203
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Jonny Smith, host of The Late Brake Show on YouTube, one half of the Smith & Sniff podcast and former Fifth Gear presenter. They discuss Jonny's podcast with Richard Porter, his popular...
03.11.2024
Tiff Needell on racing in F1 and his 40-year TV career #202
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by professional racing driver and television presenter Tiff Needell. Tiff raced in Formula 1, stood on the podium at Le Mans and even competed in touring cars, rallying and rallycross. Later on he...
03.04.2024
How to fix F1 and the state of the used car market #201
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars, including the new Formula 1 season, Bugatti's extraordinary V16 engine and the health of the used performance car market. They also reflect on their 90-minute podcast...
02.26.2024
James May in the studio for the 200th episode of The Intercooler podcast #200
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by the wonderful James May. The Top Gear host turned Grand Tour presenter talks about his early career working for car magazines, how he got his break in television, the...
02.19.2024
Not too hot, not too cold... The best Goldilocks cars #199
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best Goldilocks cars – the pick of the bunch, the highlight of the model range. Sometimes they are the most powerful, other times the least, and often they come from right in the...
02.12.2024
Our new partnership with PistonHeads, plus little and large EVs #198
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Pete Dignan of PistonHeads as we launch our new partnership. Pete explains the origins of PistonHeads, how it grew into such a titan of the car media and classifieds...
02.05.2024
Dr Ulrich Eichhorn: creating the original Ford Focus and transforming Bentley #197
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Dr Ulrich Eichhorn, a contributor to The Intercooler's digital car magazine and a heavy-hitter in automotive engineering circles. Dr Eichhorn was instrumental in the development of the game-changing Ford Focus, after which...
01.29.2024
Richard Bremner on the British Leyland cars he has owned #196
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined once more by car journalist and British Leyland historian Richard Bremner. A former BL employee, Richard has owned more than two dozen British Leyland cars. Which ones were surprisingly good to own? Which...
01.22.2024
The awkward truth about driving on the German autobahn #195
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel compare the myth of the German autobahn with the stark reality. It is possible to drive very quickly on the derestricted sections, but too often heavy traffic or roadworks stop play. Dan and Andrew also...
01.15.2024
The weirdest car engines ever built #194
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss turbines, opposed-piston engines, rotaries, W16s and more of the most unusual combustion engines ever fitted to road cars. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit...
01.08.2024
Naming every country's greatest mid-engined performance car #193
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel name the greatest mid-engined sports and supercars from the world's great performance car making nation. Which car will get the nod for Italy, Germany, the UK and others? The best writers, the finest stories and no...
01.01.2024
Our McLaren Artura and the cars we're looking forward to in 2024 #192
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their long-term test cars, a McLaren Artura and BMW M2. They also look ahead to 2024 and reveal the new cars they're most looking forward to driving. The best writers, the finest stories and...
12.18.2023
The sorry decline of British Leyland, with Richard Bremner #191
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Richard Bremner, an expert on the British automotive industry. They discuss Britain's mass market car manufacturer – the British Motor Corporation, later British Leyland and eventually MG Rover – and...
12.11.2023
Cars with fatal flaws #190
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Alfa Romeo 4C, Porsche Cayman GT4, Honda S2000 and other cars that were totally undermined by one or two terrible flaws. Find out more about our gift subscription packages here – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Read Bum Steer,...
12.04.2023
The car people we have most enjoyed meeting #189
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share their memories of meeting Ayrton Senna, Gordon Murray, Nigel Mansell, Mate Rimac, Martin Brundle and plenty more besides. Most of them were a joy to spend time with, but not all... Looking for a Christmas...
11.27.2023
The right tyre for your classic car #188
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by classic car tyre expert Dougal Cawley. He explains the importance of choosing the right tyre for your classic or vintage car, and why all tyres should be discarded after 10 years. Get your...
11.20.2023
Our worst ever car journeys #187
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their worst ever car journeys, from driving home from Austria after a week on the slopes to getting nicked for speeding in Belgium. Bad weather, terrible company, a hopeless car... which one of those...
11.13.2023
Race-winning Formula 1 engineer turned podcaster Blake Hinsey #186
Dan Prosser talks to Blake Hinsey from the Brrrake YouTube channel. A former F1 performance engineer turned podcaster and YouTuber, Blake worked alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during a 10-year career in F1. He explains what a performance engineer...
11.06.2023
The great unsung heroes of the car world #185
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel shine a spotlight on the men and women from the worlds of cars and motor racing who deserve more credit than they got. From the inventors of crumple zones and the double diffuser to man...
10.30.2023
Enzo Ferrari: racer, founder, agitator of men #184
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel weigh up one of the car industry's greatest enigmas. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari loved motor racing, but he was more than happy to pit one driver up against another, sometimes with disastrous consequences. He considered...
10.23.2023
Our dream winter cars...on a budget #183
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the merits of a great winter car before choosing their best candidates at various budgets...as well as a few very dubious ones. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The...
10.16.2023
Forbidden fruit – the cars that were never sold in the UK #182
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best (and the very worst) cars that were never offered for sale in the UK. From manual versions of our favourite sports saloons to US muscle cars with enormous power to tiny Kei...
10.09.2023
Million pound Bentleys and the BMWs we're living with #181
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the weekend's Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage, where The Intercooler displayed a handful of very special cars. They also talk about Max Verstappen's third Formula 1 championship, the high-performance BMWs they're living with and...
10.02.2023
The least deserving Formula 1 champions #180
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider which F1 champions least deserved their titles. They also look at the countries that have produced the highest number of champions per head, as well as the least. Why, for instance, has the USA...
09.25.2023
The extraordinary life and career of Ferdinand Piëch #179
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty...
09.18.2023
The best Porsche 911s of the modern era #178
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of the water-cooled Porsche 911s, from the 996 to today's 992 – plus what the future might hold for the 911. They also talk about the thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, and what...
09.11.2023
We answer your questions, live from Henry's Car Barn #177
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Henry Catchpole as they answers questions from the live podcast audience. Topics include dream wedding cars, the restomods we'd like to see and what it's really like to work with Colin Goodwin....
09.04.2023
Our favourite fast estates #176
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss high-performance estate cars and what makes a great one. They also talk about Max Verstappen's record-breaking run in Formula 1 and the highlights from the Munich motor show. The best writers, the finest stories...
08.28.2023
Live from Henry's Car Barn, with special guest Henry Catchpole #175
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Henry Catchpole for The Intercooler's very first live podcast recording. In front of an audience of 120 car enthusiasts at a wonderful venue, Henry's Car Barn near Gaydon, Dan, Andrew...
08.21.2023
The titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio...
08.14.2023
The cars that saved their makers #173
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that saved the companies that produced them, from the Ferrari F355 and 456 to the original Ford Mondeo, plus the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Boxster. Without these game-changing cars, would their...
08.07.2023
Why a great soundtrack is so important in a performance car #172
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined for this episode by Iain Suffield, a sound engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. He explains why an invigorating soundtrack is such a core part of the sports car driving experience, and what can...
07.31.2023
F1 designer Steve Nichols on Senna, Prost and his new supercar #171
Dan Prosser talks with Steve Nichols, one of the great Formula 1 designers. He won multiple F1 World Championships with McLaren in the 1980s and 1990s, and witnessed first-hand how Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the 1988 title...
07.17.2023
30 years of the Goodwood Festival of Speed #170
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Festival of Speed, from the first running of it 30 years ago to the most recent last weekend. Andrew was fortunate enough to drive several very special Porsche racing cars up the...
07.10.2023
Is Aston Martin finally ready to take on Ferrari? #169
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the crucial new Aston Martin DB12, and ask if the company finally has the backing it needs to really establish itself as a credible Ferrari rival. And how might the fortunes of the Formula...
07.03.2023
Being one of the Bentley Boys for a weekend #168
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Bentley's racing heritage at Le Mans and elsewhere. Andrew has been racing a vintage Bentley at the Le Mans Classic, giving him just a little bit of insight into what it was like to...
06.26.2023
Colin Chapman, the wayward genius #167
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel profile Coin Chapman, founder of Lotus and one of motor racing's great innovators. Chapman was not only a brilliant engineer but a superb driver in his own right. His Formula 1 team won numerous World...
06.19.2023
The £30,000 BMW i8 and Balance of Performance in racing #166
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Balance of Performance – is this one controversial regulation ruining motor racing? They also discuss affordable sports cars, two new EV performance cars and Adrian Newey's 200th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory as a...
06.12.2023
The scariest cars we've ever driven #165
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars that have frightened them the most, from the intimidating Jaguar XJR-15 racing car to a BMW M4 on a cold, wet North York Moors road. Is there one particular trait that ties...
06.05.2023
Our favourite road car engines of all time #164
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their favourite ever internal combustion engines, from the glorious BMW V12 in the McLaren F1 to joyous four-cylinder VTEC units built by Honda. There are V6s, V8s, V10s and V12s in here from right...
05.29.2023
Why we would (mostly) choose sports cars over supercars #163
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss sports cars and why they would normally choose to drive one over a supercar. They may be less powerful, less exotic and less valuable, but they are so often more enjoyable to drive on...
05.22.2023
How (and how not) to win a 24-hour motor race #162
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on what it takes to win an endurance race. Speed on its own is not enough – you also need a reliable car, a team that runs like clockwork and perhaps a dose of good...
05.15.2023
How the Porsche 911 became the world's most successful racing car #161
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of the Porsche 911 in motorsport, from winning the Monte Carlo Rally and the Dakar Rally to beating the competition at Le Mans. The 911 was never originally designed for competition ,...
05.08.2023
American muscle, European handling – sports cars with Detroit V8s #160
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of British and European sports cars and supercars fitted with honking great American V8s. Once rife, the practice just doesn't happen these days, but it gave us icons like the AC Cobra,...
05.01.2023
How Australian journalists changed car magazines forever #159
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Gavin Green. A former editor of Car magazine, Gavin has been writing about cars, motorsport and the car industry since the early 1980s. One of five successive Australian...
04.24.2023
Underrated racing drivers (and some overrated ones too) #158
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the drivers from Formula 1 and beyond who don't have the reputation their speed, race craft and ability behind the wheel merited. They also talk about a handful of racing drivers who are overrated. The...

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The Intercooler episodes:

Lunch with Aston Martin's Lawrence Stroll, plus the world's best supercar #207

Formula 1 at war #206

Paul Cowland, the man who owns close to 100 cars #205

All change at Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren, plus the Australian GP #204

Jonny Smith: podcaster, presenter and diehard car enthusiast #203

Tiff Needell on racing in F1 and his 40-year TV career #202

How to fix F1 and the state of the used car market #201

James May in the studio for the 200th episode of The Intercooler podcast #200

Not too hot, not too cold... The best Goldilocks cars #199

Our new partnership with PistonHeads, plus little and large EVs #198

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn: creating the original Ford Focus and transforming Bentley #197

Richard Bremner on the British Leyland cars he has owned #196

The awkward truth about driving on the German autobahn #195

The weirdest car engines ever built #194

Naming every country's greatest mid-engined performance car #193

Our McLaren Artura and the cars we're looking forward to in 2024 #192

The sorry decline of British Leyland, with Richard Bremner #191

Cars with fatal flaws #190

The car people we have most enjoyed meeting #189

The right tyre for your classic car #188

Our worst ever car journeys #187

Race-winning Formula 1 engineer turned podcaster Blake Hinsey #186

The great unsung heroes of the car world #185

Enzo Ferrari: racer, founder, agitator of men #184

Our dream winter cars...on a budget #183

Forbidden fruit – the cars that were never sold in the UK #182

Million pound Bentleys and the BMWs we're living with #181

The least deserving Formula 1 champions #180

The extraordinary life and career of Ferdinand Piëch #179

The best Porsche 911s of the modern era #178

We answer your questions, live from Henry's Car Barn #177

Our favourite fast estates #176

Live from Henry's Car Barn, with special guest Henry Catchpole #175

The titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174

The cars that saved their makers #173

Why a great soundtrack is so important in a performance car #172

F1 designer Steve Nichols on Senna, Prost and his new supercar #171

30 years of the Goodwood Festival of Speed #170

Is Aston Martin finally ready to take on Ferrari? #169

Being one of the Bentley Boys for a weekend #168

Colin Chapman, the wayward genius #167

The £30,000 BMW i8 and Balance of Performance in racing #166

The scariest cars we've ever driven #165

Our favourite road car engines of all time #164

Why we would (mostly) choose sports cars over supercars #163

How (and how not) to win a 24-hour motor race #162

How the Porsche 911 became the world's most successful racing car #161

American muscle, European handling – sports cars with Detroit V8s #160

How Australian journalists changed car magazines forever #159

Underrated racing drivers (and some overrated ones too) #158