The DriveTribe Podcast

The DriveTribe Podcast episodes:

• 02.05.2021

  S05E4: Sexy DS4, ridiculous F-150 Raptor, brown LFA, Katsu McNuggets

  This week's podcast is a more relaxed affair than usual – join us for a chat about the chic new DS 4 (and some of Lucy's fondest memories of growing up French), a very British take on the new Ford...

  
• 01.29.2021

  S05E03: What's it like working with Clarkson, Hammond and May? What's wrong with Tesla?

  This week we're joined by DT's Marketing Director Lucy Brown – who has the enviable job of spending lots of time chatting to Clarkson, Hammond and May.  We chat about her time getting off a transatlantic flight and going straight to...

  
• 01.20.2021

  S05E02: Tiny V10s for project cars, hypercar racing, the new biggest car company and MORE

  This week on the DriveTribe podcast Tim and Rachael are joined by Mike Fernie off of the DriveTribe YouTube channel. Together we chat about the news of the week: the new budget Porsche Taycan, the new giant car-nglomerate Stellantis, the...

  
• 01.14.2021

  S05E01: We're BACK

  After a sojourn of 9 months we're back with The DriveTribe Podcast – Tim's joined by car journo Rachael Hogg to discuss the latest car news and what we've been driving. Get some behind-the-scenes looks at the world of motoring...

  
• 08.12.2020

  Series 4 Episode 3: Aston Martin DBX and LR Defender reviewed, new Audi S3 news, 800hp AMGs, and why SUVs are GREAT

  This week's DriveTribe podcast is brought to you by the heat-addled brains of Rachael and Tim.  We discuss the slightly underwhelming new Audi S3, the upcoming 800hp Mercedes-AMG S73, the Bentley Bentayga Speed, and Tim reviews the Aston Martin DBX...

  
• 08.04.2020

  Series 4 Episode 2: The new V8 Defender, Merc-AMG A45 review and cars that won't let you speed (and something about Tapas cars)

  God, the future's bleak, isn't it? Luckily for you, Tim and Rachael are here to cheer you up with news that soon, cars physically won't let you break the speed limits! Yay! Oh. That's not actually good news. Oh well, we...

  
• 07.24.2020

  Series 4 Episode 1: We're BACK, a bit better and here's a 1,400hp electric Ford Mustang

  After a brief Coronavirus hiatus that gave us very little to talk about, the DriveTribe Podcast is back for its fourth season. And we've actually put some effort in this time, with new (and deeply pornographic) music recorded by the...

  
• 06.19.2020

  Season 3 Ep 12: Ferrari's filmic fail – and we review the Honda Jazz (it's better than you think)

  This week Tim and Rachael sink their teeth into the latest audio-visual offering from Ferrari - which sets a new low for manufacturer-backed films. We chat about the brand's remake of the classic Rendezvous, and try to find out exactly...

  
• 06.10.2020

  Season 3 Ep 11: Porsche 911 Turbo and Taycan ride-along reviews

  This week you join Tim as he gets behind the wheel of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S (the 992 generation. Thank god we have all these numbers to use). If that wasn't exciting enough, he then takes you on...

  
• 05.14.2020

  Season 3 Ep 10: Maurice Hamilton on why Niki Lauda was one of the smartest F1 drivers ever

  While Lewis Hamilton would have plenty to say about the late, great Niki Lauda, we've found an even more qualified Hamilton to tell us about the Formula 1 icon. Maurice Hamilton is a motorsport journalist who's just written a new...

  
• 05.01.2020

  Season 3 Ep 9: Our VMAX Autobahn stories, more used supercar bargains and… bicycles?!

  This week Tim is joined by Phill and Russ from the DriveTribe Editorial team to chat about the falling prices of supercars, which now mean you can get a McLaren 720S for about the same money as a well-specced Ford...

  
• 04.24.2020

  Season 3 Ep8: Best fast car bargains with Will Beaumont

  The eagle-eyed DriveTribe Podcast team invite ex-Evo magazine writer Will Beaumont back to the show for an hour-long daydreamy walk through the used-car classifieds. We go through various price points, picking out our £5k, £12k, £40k and £100k used car buys....

  
• 04.16.2020

  Season 3 Ep 7: A test driver talks about the Nurburgring and his manual M3 CSL

  This week we're joined by David Chapman, who is a test driver for a big car company by day, and the owner of the finest manual-converted BMW M3 CSL by night. David explains what the job of a test driver...

  
• 04.09.2020

  Season 3 Ep 6: Meet Angus MacKenzie – the man who built MotorTrend

  You might not have heard of Angus MacKenzie, but you'll know his work – he helped turn MotorTrend from a dated auto magazine into the full-on automotive media giant it is today. He explains his journey through the car journalism...

  
• 04.06.2020

  Season 3 Ep 5: First cars, crashes, crushes and press cars

  We're all isolating – but that just means we've had more time than usual to dredge through our memories to talk about our motoring firsts. Tim, Russ and Phill join together to share our first cars, first press cars, first...

  
• 03.13.2020

  S03E04: Covid-19, small violins, Tim's Touareg, Up GTI and off-road biking

  This week's podcast dabbles briefly in the global misery that is Covid-19 and the effect it's having on the global car market – and, of course – the launch of all the shiny new cars we were meant to be...

  
• 03.07.2020

  Season 3 Ep 3: The 2020 Geneva Motor Show round-up, feat. Koenigsegg and Bentley

  The Geneva Motor Show was a weird one this year – simply because it didn't actually happen. That said, Coronavirus couldn't keep the manufacturers from unleashing their latest and greatest wares on our eyeballs. In this episode of the DriveTribe...

  
• 02.21.2020

  Season 3 Ep 2: Are Porsches really that good? Kia Stinger and BMW M235i reviewed

  This week we're joined by esteemed motoring journalist and Porsche specialist Kyle Fortune to get to the heart of why us journos love Porsches so much. Can they really be as good as everyone says?  We also discuss the new Honda...

  
• 02.05.2020

  Season 3 Ep 1: Who are the worst drivers? Why does James May like beans? SEAT Leon Cupra R, Honda E and Ford Puma reviewed

  We kick off season three of the DriveTribe podcast with a new presenter, and an in-depth look at James May's baked bean habits. Rachael's been locked into May's cramped kitchen knocking up some fibrous delights, Tim's been out driving the...

  
• 01.10.2020

  Season 2 Episode 12: Alex Goy is here! Carlos Ghosn is not! How to get into motoring journalism 101

  This week we're joined by YouTube sensation Alex Goy, who explains how he got into the world of motoring journalism and why he bought an Aston Martin V8 Vantage and a Morgan Three-Wheeler. We also discuss which kind of band...

  
• 12.24.2019

  Season 2 Ep 11: 2019 Christmas Special! Our highlights and lowlights of 2019

  Rob, Tim and new boy Phill huddled together to talk through our highs and lows of 2019 in the world of motoring journalism. Rob confesses to vomiting in a plane (admittedly an upside-down one), Phill talks about missing his old...

  
• 12.16.2019

  Season 2 Ep 10: Ladies from Mini talk McDonald's (and hot hatches… and their speeding fines)

  Oh this is a good one. This week we're joined by the lovely Helen and Georgina from the Mini UK PR team who tell us about the Mini Electric (or Cooper SE, if you're not in the UK), and the...

  
• 12.09.2019

  Season 2 Ep 9: The Great Escape, driving AMGs and drinking champagne before 10am

  We've been out and about with James May comparing two of his favourite cars – the Tesla Model S and the Toyota Mirai. Then we made up for it by razzing around in a Mercedes-AMG G63 and a few other...

  
• 11.25.2019

  Season 2 Ep 8: DBX, RSQ8, Mach-E – and why car designers can be right idiots

  No really, because some car companies think that ladies need extra help when it comes to designing cars. Anyway. This week's been big – we've had the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Aston DBX and the outrageous Audi RSQ8.  We also talk...

  
• 11.15.2019

  Season 2 Ep 7: Tiff in Tanks, silly new supercars, horrid Hogg YouTube comments and GUESS THE SMELL

  This week's episode of the DriveTribe podcast is a proper variety show. Mike shows up late because he's been busy racing Jeeps against Tiff Needell in tanks in incredibly muddy fields. Tim and Rachael bang on about the new Ferrari...

  
• 11.11.2019

  Season 2 Ep 6: A man from VW cometh. We've driven the 911 Speedster, the M2 CS is here and you should ride a motorbike

  This week's brand of automotive nonsense is helped along by Tom Lynch, a PR person for VW in the UK. We talk about why the new ID 3 and Golf 8 are still significant, and why a grey Passat has...

  
• 11.01.2019

  Season 2 Ep 5: Find out what we've been doing in James May's garage. And what we think of the BMW M2. And a Bentley. And a Skoda.

  Sorry for the hiatus everyone, but we've all been rather busy or ill or both. But rejoice! The podcast team has reformed with new member Rachael Hogg, who is here to talk about FoodTribe. We talk about what we've been...

  
• 10.03.2019

  Season 2 Ep 4: How much driving talent do you need to be a car journalist? Are petrolheads irrelevant? Should you buy a TVR?

  This week we remembered to book A GUEST. We're joined by Mr Will Beaumont, a freelance motoring journalist who previously worked at Evo magazine – one of the UK's leading performance car magazines. He tells us his tales of ridiculous...

  
• 09.16.2019

  Season 2 Ep 3: The new Defender! Learning to drift (with penguins)! The VW ID3!

  It's Frankfurt motorshow week which means we've gone a bit in-depth on the new Land Rover Defender (and why, yes, it is important), the new VW ID 3 – which is shaping up to be one of the most important...

  
• 09.06.2019

  Season 2 Ep 2: Bugatti's smashed 300mph – but should we go further? Are e-sports the future of racing?

  Welcome back! In this episode we talk about the hottest news of the week, which is undoubtedly the fact that Bugatti's hit 305mph in the Chiron. We talk about how the car was modified to hit it. We're also looking...

  
• 09.03.2019

  Season 2 Ep 1: We're back! Why Spa is the best place ever, and why classic cars should be converted to electric power

  We moved offices and lost the microphones – but the DT podcast is BACK! And how. Join Tim Rodie, Rob Burnett and Mike Fernie as we meander through some car news and the huge pile of cars we've been driving lately,...

  
• 03.08.2019

  Ep 18: Animals that drift, McLaren 720S Spider, Honda Civic Type R, 2019 F1 Season & Senturion Key

  In this bumper episode of the DriveTribe podcast we discuss the hot topics of today, including which animals would be best at drifting, what the new McLaren 720S Spider is like to drive, why we love our Honda Civic Type...

  
• 01.18.2019

  Ep 17: Is 2019 is the year supercars jump the shark?

  In this week's podcast we welcome in the new year with a shedload of cynicism. Lamborghini may have finally made the Huracan we actually want, McLaren may have a Senna fire problem, and Pagani may need to make a facelifted...

  
• 11.23.2018

  Ep 16: Shmee explains his secret to YouTube success

  This week we're joined by Shmee150 – aka Tim Burton. Not only is he a lovely chap, but also very transparent about how he's become one of the most successful and respected YouTube vloggers. He visits the DriveTribe team and...

  
• 10.19.2018

  Ep 15: Spitfire pilots, coitus-avoiding sheep and why car reviews are POINTLESS

  In this episode we hear from real-life Spitfire pilots and Bremont watch company founders Nick and Giles English, talk about the new Porsche Panamera GTS, why Forza Horizon's sheep are insanely smart and why everyone should stop writing car reviews...

  
• 10.12.2018

  Ep 14: The no-BS best of the Paris Motor Show and some sexy ideas for McDonald's

  This week we have a bumper run-through of hot cars from the 2018 Paris Motor Show, plus a guest announcer who rhymes with Mames Jay. We also bang on about why McDonald's needs to introduce the nugger butty. Enjoy…

  
• 10.04.2018

  Ep13: Driving the 600LT and passing your test

  This week's podcast is a corker – and now you can watch us as well as listen to us with your ears. We're joined in the DT studio by the one and only Emma Voltaire – blue-haired community influencer extraordinaire. We...

  
• 09.26.2018

  Ep12: Car games, being a racing driver, and dressing up

  This week we welcome special gust Mike Channell from the Outside Xbox YouTube channel to discuss Goodwood Revival, being a racing driver, and which is the best racing game of all time.

  
• 09.18.2018

  Ep11: Driving a Tesla Roadster to the Arctic Circle, an electric Aston Martin, and the death of the car

  On this week's podcast, special guest and EV expert Beth Lily discusses what it's really like to drive over 6,000 miles through Norway in a Tesla Roadster, we fail to get excited about Aston Martin's electric Rapide E, and discuss...

  
• 09.11.2018

  Ep10: An electric Mercedes, why driving in London is just the worst, and why go-karting is wonderful

  On this week’s podcast we discuss the Mercedes EQC electric SUV, what it’s really like to enter the Hunger Games world of London driving and also why if you’ve not ridden a motorbike you’re not a real petrolhead.

  
• 09.06.2018

  Ep9: The MX5, 1:1 Lego Bugatti Chiron, car shows and why speed just doesn’t matter

  This week we discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of the Mazda MX-5, Tim talks about his time up close with the life-size Lego Bugatti Chiron and we have a little rant about motorshows.

  
• 08.29.2018

  Ep8: Dogs in Range Rovers, men in forests and the new BMW Z4

  This week we chat about how old pooches need a little help when it comes to cars, why rallying is the most deadly motorsport for iPhones, and what it’s like standing in a room with 100,000 computer game fans. Hint:...

  
• 08.22.2018

  Ep7: Vintage racecars, Modern Mondeo Man and Madonna’s expensive banger

  This week’s podcast comes live from Goodwood Motor Circuit and features some of the most beautiful sounding classic race cars – oh, and us talking about the new BMW 3 Series, Madonna’s Mini and why classic race cars are achingly...

  
• 08.14.2018

  Ep6: Strippers, bar bills and crashes – the inside scoop on car journalists’ real behaviour

  We get the scoop on exactly what journalists do to destroy cars, how big their bar bills are and what the biggest divas are really like. Oh, and we also chat about Mustangs, pop-up headlights and NSXes.

  
• 08.06.2018

  Ep5: Pornstar cars, Prince Harry and movie cars

  This week we discuss the top movie cars of all time, Tim talks about the time he punched Audi RS6 owner Prince Harry and we descend into the depths of adult entertainers and the cars they own…

  
• 07.30.2018

  Ep4: Electric car charging, awful driving shoes and sexy SUVs

  On this week’s electrifying episode we chat charging with CEO of EO Charging, Charlie Jardine. We also take a look at the geeky issue of driving shoes, the gorgeous new Porsche Macan and whether SUVs can ever be cool.

  
• 07.23.2018

  Ep3: New Supra, vapourware cars, cows and journalists’ cars

  This week we tackle the thorniest issues facing the car industry: non-existent hypercars, cows in cars, the new Toyota Supra and why car journalists tend to own seriously crap cars.

  
• 07.15.2018

  Ep2: McLaren, Senna, Vehicle Virgins and Forza Horizon 4

  This week we go camping with McLaren and Mr Vehicle Virgins himself, Parker Nirenstein. We get the inside scoop on the McLaren Senna, 600LT and Forza Horizon 4, as well as hearing Parker’s plans for the fastest ice cream truck...

  
• 07.06.2018

  Ep1: Campervans and Dogging

  This week we discuss showing off your tattoos at Goodwood, sharing beds with campervan owners and whether the new Renaultsport Megane is a new hot hatch king