Takona Tlks.

Takona Tlks.

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Takona Tlks. episodes

  • Vanessa Ruck - The Girl on a Bike - Episode 39

    This episode Takona Tlks with Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike, motorbike endurance rally rider, Bowler Motors racing driver, and presenter.

    After a tragic accident on her pushbike followed by 7 surgeries over 7 years, Vanessa discovered the world of motorcycling, and just as importantly the thrill of exploring the world on them. As a rider she’s pushing the boundaries in a huge array of motorcycle disciplines. From full blown desert rallies, to hard enduro and road touring, to knee down track days, and trials. If it’s got an engine and wheels, Vanessa will be excited. 

    Vanessa is on a mission to show that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough, even as a slightly reconstructed person following the accident. Instead of adding to the sometimes-toxic media landscape filled with ‘all so perfect’ lives, she’s real and honest, sharing the highs and the lows. Showing the strength needed to come out stronger against life’s curve-balls.  She believes it’s about realising that wanting to quit is normal, that anxiety and stress can be overcome and that with the right mindset and strategies anything is possible. Born from real life experiences, she brings highly relatable lessons and tools to help face the battles and challenges of life.

    As a force to be reckoned with, she's an rider, racer and adventurer living with ongoing pain, and is determined to make the most of every day despite her past, and help others do the same. Vanessa will be joining us with her energetic real life experiences following her life changing story from accident to becoming a rider and international racer who has now ridden in over 28 countries.

    Find out more about Vanessa Here.


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    1 hr 18 min
  • Sam Moores - Car Chat Podcast - Episode 38

    Takona Tlks with Sam Moores, Podcaster, photographer, and car enthusiast. Sam very kindly invited me down to sit and chat with him about his life behind the camera shooting some pretty amazing cars, his podcasting with interesting people from within the automotive world (feels familiar), and we have a chat about some of the interesting and exciting cars he's had the good fortune to own and drive.


    You can find Sam's podcast where you found this one by searching "Car Chat"


    As always you can learn more about Takona on our website www.takona.co.uk

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    1 hr 49 min
  • Mikey Harvey - Road Rat Magazine - Episode 37

    This episode of Takona Tlks is with Editor in Chief of Road Rat Magazine, Mikey Harvey. With a varied background within journalism and news we had an intriguing conversation into the back catalogues of Mike's working career, how Road Rat came to be, some of the challenges he and the team have faced and what's in store for the future. We also headed into a proper conversation about mental health and some rather close to home stories around the topic.

    You can find out more about the Road Rat here.

    As always you can learn more about Takona and what we do here.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ian Cook - Pop Bang Colour - Episode 36

    This episode of Takona Tlks.: I sit down with Ian Cook, automotive artists best known for his painting with remote control cars. Ian has been a regular face throughout the automotive community, having done his live art at events such as the Silverstone Grand Prix, Goodwood festival of speed, and shows across the planet. We sat and chatted about all things pop bang colour, Ian's story, and what life is like as an artist.

    You can see more about Ian and his work here.

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    1 hr 51 min
  • Paul Cowland - Salvage Hunters (amongst many things) - Episode 35
    This episode of the Takona Tlks.: I sit down with Paul Cowland to talk all things cars, being on the TV, and some rather interesting tangents!

    An hour and 25 minutes in Pauls Mic dies, I have tried my best to make him as clear as I can from what my mic picked up, it's noticeable initially but does get easier to listen to for the 10 or so minutes it took for me to realise. If I can fix it, I'll update the audio. If I can't, you'll have to soldier through.

    You can find all things Paul Cowland Here.

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    1 hr 47 min
  • Dan Macken - Co Founder of Caffeine and Machine - Episode 34
    This Episode of the Takona Tlks.: I sit down with Dan Macken, one of the two founders of Caffeine and Machine, the automotive hub in Warwickshire.

    We talk about a variety of things including Dans life leading up to C&M, how C&M came to be, what the future is holding, and some of the highs and lows all those things bring.

    Never did get those Nachos...

    You can find out more about Caffeine and Machine here.

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    1 hr 42 min
  • Frank Cassidy - Boxengasse - Episode 33
    This episode I sit down with Boxengasse founder Frank Cassidy.

    Frank is known for his absolute love of all things Porsche, and is regularly seen out on alpine tours, continental road trips, and at various events in some rather tasty bits of kit.

    We sat down at his "ultimate man cave" garage on site at Boxengasse to talk all things cars, community, and Porsche, a real treat to be able to sit down with someone who's grown to be a personal friend, all thanks to our love of cars.

    Find more of Boxengasse here.

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Will Beaumont - Werke Magazine - Episode 32
    This episode I sit down with Werke Magazine founder Will Beaumont to talk about how he went from doing things at EVO Magazine, to starting his own high quality quarterly magazine focused around BMW's and the automotive lifestyle.

    You can find out more about Werke and even order yourself a copy of issue one here.

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    1 hr 47 min
  • Roger Chan - Photographer, Content Creator, Social Media Person (his words) - Episode 31

    This episode I sit down with Photographer, content creator and social media person (not influencer), Roger Chan. 

    We met up at Squisita for a great chat about living through some tough times, working in the automotive world, and what it's like being around cars all the time.

    Find more of Rogers work over on his instagram.

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    2 hr 20 min
  • Stephen Dobie - Automotive Journalist - Episode 30
    This episode of the Morning Drive: I sit down with automotive Journalist Stephen Dobie to talk about his adventures as an automotive journalist, from writing for Evo Mag to going freelance, we explore it all.

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    1 hr 49 min

About Takona Tlks.

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An automotive podcast that celebrates connection, community, and interesting stories.Every two weeks Takona founder Lewis Warren sits down for a casual conversation with an interesting guest, normally…

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