Explore every episode of the podcast Specky & Paul Talk Detailing
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| S6 E17 - When To Throw In The Towel | 03 Sep 2026 | 01:18:56 | |
In order to move forward you sometimes need to look inward to understand where you may be wasting your energy. This is a major part of business efficiency. Thankfully Specky and Paul don't operate a business so they don't know where they're going wrong... or right! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E16 - Aye Aye, AI | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:26:21 | |
Let's face it, AI is crazy smart and it's being used by so many people right now. So with the increased popularity in our daily lives, we have to ask if there's a place for it in the detailing sphere. What do you think? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E15 - You Can Leave it There, It's fine! | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:18:57 | |
We entrust our cars and many other things to others in the belief that they will be looked after. So what happens when that trust is betrayed? We'd love to hear your stories! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E14 - When Do You Call in The Professionals? | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:25:30 | |
We've all come across a job that we've thought might be beyond our capabilities, but everyone's skills vary. What kind of job would you decide not to tackle on your own? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E13 - Outdated Terminology | 09 Jul 2026 | 01:21:44 | |
Many processes have had their names changed by the products we use. Vacuuming became Hoovering, searching became Googling and now the world of car care has it's own synonyms! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E12 - Prettiest Cars | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:21:52 | |
In a slight change of pace, we decided to annoy so many of our listeners by discussing some of the prettiest (in our own opinions) cars since Paul was born. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E11 - Big Car, Little Space | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:10:18 | |
Small cars aren't small anymore, and car parks haven't adapted to the change in size! It's time for a good old moan, as well as a critique of the new Ferrari Luce and some news from Bilt Hamber! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E10 - FIGHT ME! | 27 May 2026 | 01:27:12 | |
We've all got our preferred methods of cleaning our cars, but who's right and who's wrong? Our darling friend Adrian the Supercharged Llama filled in for Paul again to have a good old fashioned debate... FIGHT! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E9 - What's Cooking in The Detail Kitchen? | 13 May 2026 | 01:24:14 | |
We're delighted to be joined by our long time friend Chef Andy from the brand The Detail Kitchen! What Andy doesn't know about the industry isn't worth knowing! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! | |||
| S6 E8 - What Happened to Premium Car Care? | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:19:56 | |
Look, we understand that times change and people have less time on their hands. With that in mind, we wonder if people really care for their cars considering the way we own new vehicles. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E7 - It Never Rains but it Pours! | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:20:41 | |
Do you think life gets easier as you get older? NOPE! We live busier lives than ever and sometimes you just have too much on your plate! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E6 - What's Changed? | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:23:59 | |
Do we care as much as we used to? Does the way we own cars change the way we look after them? We discuss this and much more! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E5 - Different Journey, Same Result | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:10:12 | |
Is your car detailed or valeted? Are you picky or slap-dash? We all clean our car in different ways but the end result is essentially the same... right? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E4 - Die Hards! | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:26:39 | |
Which brands of car care products can we rely on for quality and consistency? With the uncertainty of detailing brands in our current market climate, we have to talk about this. Thankfully we are joined by our darling friend Adrian The Supercharged Llama to have a three-way discussion! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E3 - What Lies Beneath | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:39:16 | |
Do you know what horrors lie on the underside your car? We brought in our guest Lewis Duncan from Duncan Racing and Restoration to discuss the issues with rust and corrosion affecting the underside of your pride and joy. This was a genuinely interesting and horrifying conversation which we hope will help you all going forward. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E2 - What Did You Expect?! | 05 Feb 2026 | 01:09:53 | |
How many people expect the world of the wrong detailing products? We dive into the misunderstanding of car care products and when they should be used, along with some other guff. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S6 E1 - New Year, New Challenges! | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:19:46 | |
WE'RE BACK BABY! Oh what a break we had1. Specky was snowed in and Paul found a *TOY* in a car park! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E24 - What a Year! | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:16:34 | |
With the end of our fifth year of the podcast it's time to reflect. Get it? Reflect? Never mind. Have a great Christmas and New Year! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E23 - Winter Timing | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:18:10 | |
Timing is crucial where detailing is concerned, so the time of day can have a big impact! Plus we talk more nonsense, as usual. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E22 - Beauty before Knowledge | 19 Nov 2025 | 01:14:12 | |
Why do we pay more attention to the beautiful promoters than to the wise older generation? Are we really that simple? Probably, but listen to us talk about it for an hour or so. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E21 - Useless Products | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:21:02 | |
Some of you may disagree but our experience has taught us that there are far too many products that duplicate their use. We discuss this and much more nonsense while Paul cleans his teeth. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E20 - Friendly Business | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:18:34 | |
Do you have friends in the detailing business? Are you happy to share customers? Paul has a dilemma that some of you may have already experienced! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E19 - Show Cars and Car Shows | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:38:03 | |
We were delighted to have our good friend Civicky back with us to chat about her experience with car shows and her amazing show car. Lots of laughs were had and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E18 - Buttons and Nobends | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:30:39 | |
Have you noticed that car interiors are much harder to clean now compared to 20 years ago? Why are so many buttons being moved to the centre console? We discuss this and much more! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E17 - Will It Ever Be Mainstream? | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:18:51 | |
Will detailing ever become mainstream or will it remain niche? Do we have enough large stores with decent stock of car care products or will it remain in the realm of online stores? We talk about this and more nonsense as usual, along with some great listener feedback. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E16 - Services, Laybys and Roads | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:11:36 | |
We've all had to use a motorway serivice station, but which ones are good or bad? We share some of our fevourite stories about our own experiences, along with the usual nonsense. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E15 - Are Your Products OFF? | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:18:39 | |
Have you ever thought about a "best before date" on your detailing products? Do you have a massive collection that you've had for years like us? Listen as we dive into this under-reported topic, as well as the usual nonsense! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E14 - Minimal Water | 30 Jul 2025 | 01:08:16 | |
How do you clean your car during a hosepipe ban? Can you still operate as a detailer with the restrictions? Can you shower with your family while standing on top of your car? We cover all this and more nonsense! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E13 - Passion to Profession | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:27:04 | |
How do you transition from a detailing fan to a professional? Adrian The Supercharged Llama joins Specky and Paul as a HOST while Specky takes a backseat as a guest! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E12 - Infinity Wax | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:29:05 | |
Do you want to know the story behind the much loved UK brand Infinity Wax? Do you want to know what the future holds? The brainchild of the brand Michael Cipriani joins us from an English layby to give us the lowdown! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E11 - Detailing Tiers | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:40:40 | |
How do you rate your favourite product brands? Do you know who makes them? This and much more in today's episode! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E10 - Reliance on Social Media | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:18:10 | |
What would the detailing landscape look like without social media? How would detailers and product manufacturers survive? Who would we learn from? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E9 - Know Your Paint | 20 May 2025 | 01:18:09 | |
Do you actually know your cars paint? What it's made of? What's good for it and what's bad? That's what we're here to talk about today! Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E8 - Don't Assume The Worst! | 06 May 2025 | 01:11:21 | |
PAUL IS BACK! AND THERE'S NEWS! And yet the news means people are happy to voice their opinions before knowing how it will affect things. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing Love you! x | |||
| S5 E7 - Happy to Recommend | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:27:20 | |
With all the negativity in the world we thought it would be good to discuss the positive by recommending products we like to use throughout the cleaning process. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E6 - Things We Just Don't Need | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:25:25 | |
Over the years we've learned that there are plenty products and chemicals we DEFINITELY need but also plenty that we DON'T! Join Specky and Adrian The Supercharged Llama as we discuss the products that aren't as necessary as we thouight. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E5 - Affiliates... Good or Bad? | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:17:49 | |
Are affiliates in detailing good or bad? Once you hear the best new game on the amazing island of Mersea we'll get into the meat of the topic. Do you trust affiliates when making content? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E4 - Social Sadness | 16 Mar 2025 | 01:08:59 | |
Sometimes things go wrong and we have no way of avoiding them, hance the topic of this episode. With the cancellation of Waxstock this year we have to discuss this amongst other things. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E3 - It's Not Lambs Wool... It's Llama! | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:42:18 | |
Yes, Paul's tech skills failed him again and our guest reprised his role as a guest-host! Adrian The Supercharged Llama joins us for a chat about changes to our detailing processes as he and Paul have transitioned to paid work. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E2 - Car Brands Aren't Helping! | 12 Feb 2025 | 01:17:40 | |
Yes, we're firing shots at the big car manufacturers in this episode as we discuss the modern design trends and how they impact detailing! If there's anything you think we missed then please get in touch!Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback tospeckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast atPatreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S5 E1 - What We Want From 2025 | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:32:49 | |
WEEEE'RRREEE BAAAAAACCCCKKKKKK!!!!! With the first episode of 2025 and the beginning of our FIFTH year of podcasting, it's time to catch up with news and nonsense we've been up to over the Christmas and New Year period. Not only that but we have to discuss what new products etc we'd like to see in the industry and community this year.
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| End of 2024 Special - The Big Quiz! | 24 Dec 2024 | 02:03:20 | |
As we come to the end of another year of our daft little podcast we aim to bring you something fun as the last episode of the year. This year is no different as we bring Civicky, Geeky Steve McMahon, Darren The Hairy Housewife and Adrian the Supercharged Llama with us to answer some fiendish questions and test their knowledge! Feel free to play along and let us know how you fared, we'd love to have your feedback. Thank you all for your support this year, we hope you have enjoyed the content and we look forward to making more in the new year. Much love, Specky and Paul xx | |||
| S4 E13 - 2024 A Year in Review | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:36:07 | |
it's been an interesting year for us and for the industry. It's time to look back and laugh, while becoming old men and complaining about the newfangled technologies.
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E11ish - A Chat With Detail Bug! | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:29:10 | |
Why does the podcast jump from episode 10 to 12 then back to 11? Why is the earth flat? What is Babybell made of? Only one of these questions will be answered while we have a chat with Rachel from Detail Bug!
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E12 - Health is Wealth | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:28:23 | |
Yes, we're back talking like we know what's good for you! Health is wealth, take our advice and look after yourself.
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E10 - Pet Peeves! | 24 Oct 2024 | 01:10:24 | |
Yep, we're all in the same boat and we all have something that grinds our gears. What's yours? What's ours? Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E9 - Where Do We Go From Here? | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:15:32 | |
Is the niche topic of detailing on it's way out of the limelight? Have we reached the pinnacle of development? Can Paul bring himself into the modern era? Lots to talk about in this new episode!
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E8 - Feeling hot! | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:14:12 | |
It's a long overdue episode but here we are again! Time to catch up on the events of Waxstock, Paul's sheep-worrying trip to Wales and the usual nonsense. Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E7 - Summer Bummer | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:18:46 | |
Due to technical difficulties, this episode of the podcast is well overdue and we apologise. Waxstock is coming up and the summer has so far sucked. Happy days!
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||
| S4 E6 - Aaron The Detailer | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:27:29 | |
We're back with another guest, and he's a real life detailer! Aaron Mitchell joins us to talk about his experiences and quickly learns to disrespect the host of this lovely podcast - he's a true fan!
Also don't forget to email any questions, suggestions or feedback to speckyandpaultalkdetailing@gmail.com and consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/speckyandpaultalkdetailing | |||