Sam/ Seen Through Glass is back on the podcast for a catchup. We talk all about his journey with his 996, his new GT3. Life, podcasting and more. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LbDeuEUgYVk Check out Sam: https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglass https://instagram.com/seenthroughglass Enjoy, Sam 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Are we journalists? 11:09 - Porsche experiences 19:15 - The GT3 27:22 - The 996 30:58 - Sam’s adventures 31:36 - The future of transport 51:55 - Driving the...

I popped in for a catch up with Adam Hawley of Theon Design about what they've been up to since I last saw them in 2020. Check out the longer episode we did: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CM (episode 61) https://theondesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theonporsche/?hl=en Enjoy, Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this we sit down with Tom Callow, a leading expert in the world of electric vehicles and the Head of Corporate Communications at Myenergi. Join us as we delve into the world of EVs, from discussing the difference between being a petrolhead and a car enthusiast, to exploring what happens when you run out of battery and how to rent out your home charger. We also learn about the lingo used in the industry and discover that bigger EVs are not always less efficient. Tom shares his insights on...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co, an innovative automotive brand that aims to revolutionize the traditional car ownership model. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the concept of sustainability in car manufacturing and ownership, and how Lynk & Co is addressing this crucial issue by making car usage more efficient and practical. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YS2huzjhg2o We also explore the prevailing perception...

In this episode, we chat with Matas Buzelis about the automotive industry and how technology is impacting the way we handle and report on vehicle data. Matas shares insights on clocking an odometer, the importance of tracking damage history, and whether service reports should be digitized. We also delve into the challenges of reporting on EV battery information and explore the work of the Association of Automotive Intelligence. https://www.carvertical.com/ Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 9:22 -...

In this episode of Car Chat, we sit down with Jonny Cocker of JCR Developments to dive deep into the world of Porsche modifications and development. From the Porsche 911 Speedster to the 992 GT2RS, Jonny shares his expertise on the mods that make these cars even more impressive. He also talks about the challenges of sourcing development cars and the benefits of using Manthey kits. https://jcr-developments.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jcr_developments/ As the conversation progresses, we take...

Sid North is back on the podcast, a presenter, youtuber and car fanatic. We have a good old chat about what he's been up to and some of the interesting cars he's been driving. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbCtCG7BowpRvDSMI_ZR1w https://www.instagram.com/sid.north/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Catch up 07:39 - Cars are expensive 13:43 - Do manufacturers’ care about warranty? 25:27 - 5th Gear Recharged 33:45 - Hybrids vs PHEV 35:00 - EV Chat 47:12 - Sid pre-judges a...

In this episode, we chat with Mark Harrison, Managing Director at Praga Cars UK, about what it takes to create a successful automotive brand. From working with journalists and YouTubers to the Praga Bohema. We delve into this new car and see what it's all about. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:25 - Working with Journalists 16:27 - Working with Youtubers 36:16 - The Bohema 1:00:08 - 5 Questions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Vice President of Strategic Automotive Initiatives at Siemens, to explore the intersection of automotive engineering and technology. Ed shares his insights on designing carbon fiber for F1 racing, the latest developments in autonomous vehicles, and how Siemens is shaping the future of city transportation. He also takes us through his experience working at Siemens and shares his perspectives on town planning for cars. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes:...

Join us as we chat with rally driver Chris Ingram, the 2019 European Rally Champion, as he shares his journey and experiences in the thrilling world of rally racing. From securing sponsorship to developing his rally driving style, Chris takes us through the ins and outs of the sport. He reveals the intricacies of making pace notes, the differences in rally cars, and the costs involved in the sport. We also explore the exhilaration of rallying as a spectator sport and the adrenaline-pumping...

Join us for an exclusive interview with automotive design legend Ian Callum, as we delve into his creative process and explore some of his most iconic designs. From the Nissan LM GT1 to Callum Designs, Ian shares insights on how he approaches car design and how design tools have evolved over the years. We also discuss the timelessness of car design and take a peek at Ian's personal collection. All this, plus five rapid-fire questions to round out the episode. Don't miss this rare opportunity...

On this episode of the show, we're joined by automotive journalist Dan Prosser to discuss a range of topics in the world of cars. We start off by chatting about the new Intercooler website and what it has to offer car enthusiasts. Then, we delve into the world of podcasting and discuss the ins and outs of building a successful show. Later in the episode, Dan shares his thoughts on building a YouTube brand and the importance of staying authentic and true to your own voice. We also discuss the...

Phil Morrison (@philmorrisondw) is the founder of Driftworks (@driftworks), a specialist street & racecar parts shop. Phil and the team have built some incredibly cool drift and road cars along the way including: - DW86 - An AE86 extensively modified and wide-bodied with a 720bhp 7.4L LSX V8 drift build. - A V10 Swapped E46 M3 - E30 M3 Track Car with an S65 V8 in it. - RWB Promodet 964 Porsche Turbo - GT1 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - And much much more Tune in to hear Phil talk all...

Ollie Marriage (@olliemarriage)  is Head of Car Testing at BBC Top Gear. He joins me for a chat about his journey and some of the awesome cars he's driven along the way. Everything from an LMP1 car (how epic is that) to fully on rally cars, there is something for everyone in here.  https://www.instagram.com/olliemarriage/ https://www.topgear.com/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 15:12 - Review Process 24:30 - Career Continued 28:42 - Writing Style Between Magazines 42:15 - Does...

I popped in to see Sam Bailey, founder of  @slshopuk . SL Shop is a specialist focusing on the Mercedes SL doing everything from sales, restorations through to their own restomods. Sam is a serious car fanatic, we don't just discuss Mercedes and the business (although we cover most things you need to know about the various SLs). We also discuss his racing in Caterhams, a selection of the driver's cars he owns (lots of goodies in here) and the fact both of us have chosen an E63s wagon as our...

OIllie Preston, Technical Director of RPM Technik joins me to talk about his journey and all things Porsche. We have a dig into what it was like building a business from a single ramp all the way through to the multi building setup it is  today. We don't just cover what RPM do (although they do ALOT, they will even put back seats in your GT3) but we also cover aftermarket tuning and restomods such as Singer and RUF. There is so much 911 chat in here it's possibly too much (is that possible...

Justin Bell joins me for a chat about about his journey, life, some of the awesome cars he's raced and driven and his love of photography, Justin's Life With Legends podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-with-legends/id1633151527 https://www.instagram.com/leicaracer/ https://www.instagram.com/justinbelltv/ Show Notes:  0:00 - Intro 12:05 - Is racing cars a sport? 23:38 - Sim vs track experience  31:01 - Justin’s racing history 47:28 - Starting in TV 57:54 - The impact of...

I knew very little about WRC so when I got the chance to attend Rally Spain with Toyota UK I grabbed my local expert (Chris Rawes) and we had a chat about how it all works. A big shoutout to Chris and also Toyota for enabling this to happen. https://www.instagram.com/chrisrawes/ https://www.toyota.co.uk/discover-toyota/toyota-gazoo-racing/world-rally-championship Enjoy,  Sam  Podcast Sponsors: The Market By Bonhams Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions Elev8 Finance Prestige...

Director of Design, Nathan Malinick joins me to talk all about the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster launched at the Quail. https://www.hennesseyperformance.com/ Enjoy,  Sam  Podcast Sponsors: The Market By Bonhams Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions Elev8 Finance Prestige Automotive Funding Specialists

David Lickfold - Director, Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics at Lucid Motors joins me to talk about the new Lucid Air Sapphire shown at The Quail. We have a chat about Lucid, EVs and some of the interesting things you can do with electric motors. https://www.lucidmotors.com/ Enjoy,  Sam  Podcast Sponsors: The Market By Bonhams Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions Elev8 Finance Prestige Automotive Funding Specialists

Richard Tuthill joins me to talk about his latest build "The 911K". We dig into some of the specs and have a walk around the car. It's pretty special. https://www.tuthillporsche.com/ Enjoy,  Sam

Amjad Ali is the technical director for Guntherwerks. Amjad walked me around their new Project Tornado;  a RWD turbocharged manual 993 beast. https://www.guntherwerks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/guntherwerks/ Enjoy,  Sam  Podcast Sponsors: The Market By Bonhams Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions Elev8 Finance Prestige Automotive Funding Specialists

I have a sit down with Jens Sverdrup, Chairman and CCO of Zenvo Automotive to get the low down on their new car coming in the not too distant future. It's a pretty epic design and I very much enjoyed hearing more. https://zenvoautomotive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zenvoautomotive/ Enjoy,  Sam  Podcast Sponsors: The Market By Bonhams Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions Elev8 Finance Prestige Automotive Funding Specialists

This week I caught up with Luke Sutton of Clive Sutton. We have a good chat about the massive variety of cars they deal with. From straight up sales to American imports, RHD conversions, customisation work, bespoke Mercedes VIP Class Program, Bespoke LEVC London Taxi, restoration, tuning and much much more. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/Ipc2m9WVwyI https://www.clivesutton.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/clivesutton/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 08:03 -...