The Smoking Tire

By Matt Farah & Zack Klapman

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Matt Farah, Zack Klapman, Chris Hayes, and Thad Brown sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind.For video test drives and reviews, go toTheSmokingTire.comorwww.youtube.com/thesmokingtireRentour movie, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!www.thesmokingtire.com/film

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Motoring Journalist Alex Goy!

02.18.2020

Alex Goy is a British motoring journalist whose work can be seen on Jalopnik, Carfection, and DriveTribe, both in words and video. Like our similarly-named, similarly-styled, and also bald friend Alex ROY, Alex GOY also drives a Morgan Three-Wheeler. Follow ...

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02.18.2020 Motoring Journalist Alex Goy! Alex Goy is a British motoring journalist whose work can be seen on Jalopnik, Carfection, and DriveTribe, both in words and video. Like our similarly-named, similarly-styled, and also bald friend Alex ROY, Alex GOY also drives a Morgan Three-Wheeler. Follow ...
02.13.2020 Ralph Guerra (Comedian! Car journalist!) Ralph Guerra is a standup comedian and automotive journalist. We talk about cars we've driven, where you can buy a monster truck, and lots more! Find his tour dates at https://ralphguerracomedy.com/ IG: @saveralphguerra Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire ...
02.11.2020 Jacob Agajanian (Race.Service!) Jacob Agajanian is the co-founder and President of Race.Service, an automotive media company based in Los Angeles, CA. IG: @jacobchills @race.service https://www.raceservice.la/ https://www.facebook.com/RaceService.Media/ Watch the show! : https://youtu.be/ASXS-lToYLA Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst
02.06.2020 Fielding Shredder (HYPERDRIVE, stunt driver, drifter) Fielding Shredder is a rally instructor and drifter who got a lot of attention last year after his appearance on the Netflix show "Hyperdrive." He had an aggressive driving style and multiple comebacks, making him a crowd favorite. Follow him: ...
02.04.2020 Record Holders: Alex Roy and David Morse Alex Roy is an author, movie producer, hi-fi stereo showroom owner, and friend. His new film 'Apex: The Secret Race Across America" is streaming now, and his podcast, "The Autonocast," covering the Autonomous Vehicle industry, is the definitive source on ...
01.30.2020 Spine Surgeon Dr Robert Watkins Dr. Robert Watkins IV is a founder and principal at the Marina Spine Center in Marina del Rey, CA. In 2011, he performed Matts second of two back surgeries. Dr. Watkins is one of the finest and best respected neurosurgeons ...
01.29.2020 Spike Feresten Spike Feresten is the host of the 'Spikes Car Radio' Podcast, as well and a career producer, writer, and television host. Perhaps best known for writing some of the most iconic episodes of the show Seinfeld. He knows Porsches, Watches, ...
01.23.2020 Daniel Miller (LA Times reporter) Daniel Miller is a journalist at the LA Times. He did a multi-part story on "Big" Willie Robinson, a street racer from South Central Los Angeles who sought to bring the city together after the Watts riots through organized street ...
01.21.2020 Crew Show plus Vinny Russo! (Auctions and scooters) A lot happens in a week. Matt bought a new scooter. Vinny had to buy a new car and scooped a Craigslist Gem. Vinny also went to the Scottsdale Auctions, so we look at what sold and talk about which ...
01.16.2020 Joey Seely (Chassis & suspension expert) Joey Seely knows how to make a car handle correctly. His shop, Emotion Engineering, specializes in setups for Porsche 911s but he has also built rally cars, Safari cars, and off-road Cayennes. He cut his teeth working on the crew ...
01.14.2020 Alonzo Bodden (Comedian! Gearhead!) Alonzo Bodden is a professional standup comedian who loves all things motorized, particularly motorcycles. He won the 3rd season of the reality show "Last Comic Standing", hosted "101 Cars You Must Drive", and "America's Worst Driver", and has a large ...
01.09.2020 Bruce Meyer (Petersen Automotive Museum Chairman, Super Enthusiast/Collector) Bruce Meyer has one of the greatest car collections on Earth. So good, in fact, he often loans his cars to the Petersen Automotive Museum. He's also the founding Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. Read more about him ...
01.07.2020 Crew Show w/ Vinny Russo It's the TST crew! Matt built a LEGO Porsche RSR, we talk about Batmobile suspension geometry, and Vinny has been driving a 6-wheeled Hennessey pickup truck. This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/BpsQrqhsthI Use code "TST175" for $175 off a ...
01.02.2020 Crew Show (Matt and Zack) Matt and Zack catch up on driving the Lamborghini SVJ, Aston Martin repairs, and answer tons of questions. This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/uz99NIw0dFA Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman
12.31.2019 Tony Quiroga (Car and Driver) Tony Quiroga is the Print Director at Car and Driver magazine. He's a fast driver, gets the best cars, and tends to bring some snark to the show. https://www.caranddriver.com/author/7065/tony-quiroga/ This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/Rzfm6pRB7wk Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire ...
12.19.2019 Stephan Papadakis Stephan Papadakis is a sport compact racing legend. He has a ridiculous amount of trophies and records for fast FWD drag cars, Formula Drift cars driven by Foust and Aasbo, and is now building a 1,000 HP 2020 Toyota Supra ...
12.17.2019 Derek Powell & Blake Rong Derek Powell is an automotive journalist and content creator for Motor Trend. Blake Rong used to write for our websit, then went on to work for Autoweek, Jalopnik, and Road & Track, and now he has a book called "Beautiful ...
12.12.2019 Jon Klein & Collin Woodard Jonathok Klein and Collin Woodard are two successful automotive journalists who work full time in the space - what they share in common is both got their start writing for The Smoking Tire! This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/l7LGvvYF6nE ...
12.10.2019 Ed Niedermeyer (Author of "Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors") Ed Niedermeyer is the author of 'Ludicrous: the Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors," a new book which discusses the EV carmaker's history, business and manufacturing practices, its contributions to the automotive community, and its founder, Elon Musk. Ed was the ...
12.05.2019 Chris Harris Chris Harris is a legend in the automotive world. Journalist, racer, he's worked for many a publication and is currently a host on Top Gear UK, the most popular car show in the world. Watch the show! https://youtu.be/hMjjQo5Yoic Follow us! ...
12.03.2019 Road & Track and the Mustang Mach-E Travis Okulski, Kyle Kinard, and Mack Hogan in studio representing Road & Track! We'll get the 'editor's defense' of the Veloster N as PCOTY, talk Mustang Mach-E, and about APEX: The Secret Race Across America! https://www.roadandtrack.com This show is also ...
11.28.2019 Mr JWW Mr JWW, James William Walker, is a British YouTuber and exotic car aficionado. Covering the world of sports cars from the other side of the pond, racing and vlogging, JWW has found much success in a very short period of ...
11.26.2019 Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez is a YouTuber who rose to fame buying run-down coolness (Bentleys, Mercedes, Supra, Lamborghinis) and showing people that YOU can repair them, and even mod them. Most recently he's revived an orange Lamborghini Murcielago that was used ...
11.21.2019 Amber Blonigan (Owner, GI Automotive) Amber Blonigan has an impressive story. She's the owner and founder of GI Automotive Group, a shop that specializes in the maintenance and modification of exotic cars. Launching the company with only $30,000 in the bank, it has grown it ...
11.19.2019 Lyn Woodward (Kelley Blue Book) Lyn Woodward is an automotive journalist at Kelley Blue Book and on the KBB YouTube Channel. She recently competed the Rebelle Rally, the first women’s off-road navigation rally in the United States. Find her work here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9yUGuMVVdm2DqyvJPUeUQ https://www.rebellerally.com/info/ Watch the ...
11.14.2019 Crew Show! LS swap your wardrobe with our new shirt! https://www.blipshift.com/tst On this show Matt and Zack talk about the Model 3 press car, autonomous driving experiences, 600HP BMWs, and answer all your questions! Watch the show: https://youtu.be/xjSeFv9tm8E Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire ...
11.12.2019 Ben Preston (Auto Journalist) Ben Preston is an automotive journalist who has written for Hagerty, Road & Track, The/DRIVE, and Jalopnik. https://www.roadandtrack.com/author/3043/benjamin-preston/ https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/author/benjamin-preston Watch the show! https://youtu.be/YO0GBryGeaE T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @benjamachine IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @bennynewsman
11.07.2019 Carlos Lago (Edmunds Road Noise) Carlos Lago is a friend, excellent driver, and the Feature Content Manager at Edmunds.com. You can see his work on their youtube channel or at edmund.com/roadnoise https://www.edmunds.com/roadnoise/ Get the audio-only version of this show wherever you get podcasts (iTunes, Googleplay, ...
11.07.2019 Carlo Lago (Edmunds Road Noise) Carlo Lago is a friend, excellent driver, and the Feature Content Manager at Edmunds.com. You can see his work on their youtube channel or at edmund.com/roadnoise https://www.edmunds.com/roadnoise/ Get the audio-only version of this show wherever you get podcasts (iTunes, Googleplay, ...
11.05.2019 Tod Mesirow Tod Mesirow has produced just about every automotive TV show of the last 20 years. Monster Garage, Overhaulin', Top Gear, Wheeler Dealers, and more. He's now the producer of Consumer 101, a show that provides exceptional information about the tech, ...
10.31.2019 Anthony and Helen of "Goblin Works Garage" Anthony Partridge is a a fabricator and host on Goblin Works Garage, a show that airs on Discovery, where they build wild cars and bikes. Check out their show! https://watch.motortrend.com/tv-shows/goblin-works-garage/about This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/9u9IKX_aZFU Follow us!T: @thesmokingtire ...
10.29.2019 Creators of the Fast and Furious Musical !! Brad Silnutzer and Joey Orton are the writers, directors, choreographers, and stars of 'The Fast and The Furious Musical Parody,' which just completed its fourth sold-out show in LA. Brad's background is in television and sketch comedy, and Joey's is ...
10.28.2019 Creators of the Fast and Furious Musical !! tktktkt This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/QXK01voPjsM Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @joeyisokay @bradlivesdreams NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst
10.24.2019 TOMMY KENDALL Tommy Kendall is an American race car driver and television broadcaster. He has raced in NASCAR, Le Mans, GT cars, and even the Bathhurst 1000. He is best known for his IMSA GT Championship and SCCA Trans-Am Series career. - ...
10.22.2019 Greg 'Opie' Hughes Matt heads up to Santa Rosa, CA with Opie, for a memorial for Chef Carl put on by Guy Fieri. During the weekend, we decided to cruise down to the famous Marhshall Store to get some Point Reyes Oysters. We ...
10.17.2019 Justin Bell! (Racing driver, The Torque Show) Justin Bell is a racing driver, producer, and host of The Torque Show. He won the 1997 FIA GT2 Championship, the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans' GT2 class, and raced for Saab, Peugeot, Porsche, BMW, Dodge and General Motors. ...
10.15.2019 Matt and Zack - Lambo Fest and Spyders What is Lamborghini Fest? What was there? Matt is back from the 2019 Lamborghini Fest, picked has a the new Porsche Boxster Spyder, and we get some interesting Q&A.; This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/iZL1pjGilH4 Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire ...
10.10.2019 TST CREW SHOW - To Exocet or to i8? Matt has been driving the BMW i8 Roadster and it's been "interesting". We talk about performance hybrids, the hamstringer i3, why Miatas should lose 1000lbs, and answer a lot of questions! This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/YhIIMLHwoZo Follow us! ...
10.08.2019 Comedian Chris Porter! Chris Porter is a hilarious stand-up comedian who has appeared all over TV including Last Comic Standing. His special "Ugly And Angry" on Amazon Prime is one of my favorites of all time, and we just caught his newer one, ...
10.03.2019 Automotive Event Planners Aimee Shackleford / Johnny Valencia Aimee Shackleford and Johnny Valencia are the minds behind some of the coolest events and most popular rallies. As automotive event organizers, if there are crwods and supercars there, they probably have a hand in it. They're here to talk ...
10.02.2019 Crew Show: All about PCOTY We're back from 2 weeks of traveling and there's a lot to talk about. Matt went to Germany and then met up with Zack at Road & Track's "Performance Car of the Year" showdown, where they drove over a dozen ...
09.24.2019 Remembering Chef Carl Ruiz Our good friend Chef Carl Ruiz of The Food Network, La Cubana NYC Restaurant, the Opie Radio Podcast and countless other ventures, suddenly passed away over the weekend. While we are all reeling from his death, I want to take ...
09.19.2019 Bozi Taterevic (CREW CHIEF, MECHANIC, WRITER) Bozi Tatarevic has an amazing life, and life story. He is a crew chief, mechanic, dealer, tuner, flipper, fixer, racecraft specialist, and automotive twitter philosopher. He has written for Jalopnik, R&T;, and Hagerty. And how he got there is amazing. ...
09.17.2019 Andrew Collins (JALOPNIK) Andrew Collins is the Reviews Editor for Jalopnik.com, and their resident off-road/truck expert. Read Andrew's articles here: https://kinja.com/andrewpcollins This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/zQtg4YtL4WM Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @andrewatlarge NEW SHIRTS! https://www.blipshift.com/tst
09.12.2019 TST CREW SHOW! Matt, Zack, and Vinny Matt has a Ferrari 812 Superfast, Zack is back from driving on an aircraft carrier, and Vinny is selling a car. PLUS, lot's of your questions! This show is also a video: https://youtu.be/13nuG51YGRM Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire ...
09.10.2019 Legendary Dir. Jeff Zwart & Jennifer Nicole of PEC Jeff Zwart is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer, and the Second Unit Director (that means the car stuff) for the new film 'The Art of Racing in the Rain." Jennifer Nicole is one of our oldest "car" friends, going way back ...
09.05.2019 Jonny Lieberman of MOTOR TREND Jonny Lieberman is a senior editor at Motor Trend, and the host of Head2Head on Motor Trend TV. He just returned from the Pebble Beach Concours, and certainly has stories. Watch this show! https://youtu.be/GW8LsRSKcx0 Follow us!T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @mt_lovermanIG: @thesmokingtire ...
09.03.2019 Bull Run memories - Andy Duncan Andy Duncan is a television producer, bar & nightclub owner, and the founder of the Bullrun Rally, which Matt and TST participated in four times. We haven't seen each other in about 4 years, so there should be stories. Watch ...
08.29.2019 Lotus' Head of Design Russell Carr!! Russell Carr has been the Head of Vehicle Design for Lotus since 2014, but before that, he designed the 2000 model year facelift for the Esprit as well! He designed the Evora, the more recent variants of which are among ...
08.27.2019 DoctaM3 DoctaM3 (Cody) is a real doctor, YouTuber, traveler, broadcaster, and hardcore Lamborghini enthusiast. Today begins Monterey Car Week, so we're talking about all that goodness and the state of LA car culture after this weekend's shows! Check out Cody's channel! ...

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The Smoking Tire episodes:

Motoring Journalist Alex Goy!

Ralph Guerra (Comedian! Car journalist!)

Jacob Agajanian (Race.Service!)

Fielding Shredder (HYPERDRIVE, stunt driver, drifter)

Record Holders: Alex Roy and David Morse

Spine Surgeon Dr Robert Watkins

Spike Feresten

Daniel Miller (LA Times reporter)

Crew Show plus Vinny Russo! (Auctions and scooters)

Joey Seely (Chassis & suspension expert)

Alonzo Bodden (Comedian! Gearhead!)

Bruce Meyer (Petersen Automotive Museum Chairman, Super Enthusiast/Collector)

Crew Show w/ Vinny Russo

Crew Show (Matt and Zack)

Tony Quiroga (Car and Driver)

Stephan Papadakis

Derek Powell & Blake Rong

Jon Klein & Collin Woodard

Ed Niedermeyer (Author of "Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors")

Chris Harris

Road & Track and the Mustang Mach-E

Mr JWW

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez

Amber Blonigan (Owner, GI Automotive)

Lyn Woodward (Kelley Blue Book)

Crew Show!

Ben Preston (Auto Journalist)

Carlos Lago (Edmunds Road Noise)

Carlo Lago (Edmunds Road Noise)

Tod Mesirow

Anthony and Helen of "Goblin Works Garage"

Creators of the Fast and Furious Musical !!

Creators of the Fast and Furious Musical !!

TOMMY KENDALL

Greg 'Opie' Hughes

Justin Bell! (Racing driver, The Torque Show)

Matt and Zack - Lambo Fest and Spyders

TST CREW SHOW - To Exocet or to i8?

Comedian Chris Porter!

Automotive Event Planners Aimee Shackleford / Johnny Valencia

Crew Show: All about PCOTY

Remembering Chef Carl Ruiz

Bozi Taterevic (CREW CHIEF, MECHANIC, WRITER)

Andrew Collins (JALOPNIK)

TST CREW SHOW! Matt, Zack, and Vinny

Legendary Dir. Jeff Zwart & Jennifer Nicole of PEC

Jonny Lieberman of MOTOR TREND

Bull Run memories - Andy Duncan

Lotus' Head of Design Russell Carr!!

DoctaM3

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