The Smoking Tire

We're joined by Sam (@SeenThruGlass) the man behind the Seen Through Glass YouTube channel. Sam shares a bit about his extended stay here in the states, what it's like producing a YouTube channel from the UK among myriad other topics.

Two of our favorite guests, Jonny Lieberman and Carlos Lago of MOTOR TREND, show up in the most 'Murica vehicles ever and create one of the funniest episodes yet. Topics include super cars, new Ferraris, selling Matt's Corvette (gasp), Carlos selling his 240 (bad idea), and how to gamble with Whiskey. 

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez joins us as he maks a quick trip to visit California from his new home state and Americas answer to the question "just how bad can things get?"; Florida. (Note: I lived there for 8 years) 

Today on the podcast, Road Kill Editor Elana Scherr!  She earned her stripes writing for HOT ROD, and now heads up the new entity that has become famous for totally bonkers car construction. She has more cars than you do butter knives, some of which work. We're excited for her new position, as Road Kill preachers the gospel of building fun...

Aaron Robinson, Senior Editor at Car and Driver, returns! He who battles Lamborghinis, talks to us about getting his pilots license, what to do when your radio fails, how long a vintage Lambo will run for, and Matt got the Focus RS down to Mountune for some impressive power upgrades.. 

This week we're joined by Venice local by way of the UK; Mr. Tony Rackley (aka Ferrari Tony).  Tony has lived one hell of a life and shares stories of emergency panamanian boat repairs, partying on the Sunset Strip, sailing with Sex Pistols and his love for early british punk. 

Its been a while but we're once again joined by Doug "The Bane of CarMax" DeMuro.  Doug arrives in the splendor of a Hyundai Tucson and regails is with tails of touring this great nation in his Aston Martin Vantage, being hassled by "the man" with head in parking rules and speeding tickets of wich can be paid with alarming immediacy. In addition Matt shares his experience at The Grand Tour and we all share stories of over-eager fans.

Tom Morningstar Co-founded The Smoking Tire, shooter and editor (with others) of APEX: Story of the Hypercar, and producer of TUNED, returns!  Also, Nino Cutraro releases a rap album that he produced in Matt's basement. A very  good one. No, really. 

This week we're once again joined by Carlos Lago. Calos shares his thoughts on the Focus RS, GT350R, Camaro SS 1LE and the McLaren 570s. Matt's Mustang project has incurred yet another setback in the form of a broken distributor but that pain was slightly alleviated by getting to spend some quality time with John Bothwell and one of his insane Pur Sang Bugatti tributes. Additionally Matt and Carlos share their experience at the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise.

Fresh back from Burning Man Zack shares his stories from The Playa. Jonathon Klein joins us once again to share his story of a Tesla Model S atop Mt. Baldy. Finally we cover the tuner car shootout that Matt and Zack just wrapped up with the rest of the /Drive crew.