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| Limited-edition specials and why they might be overrated #286 | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:59:05 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the limited-edition versions of already high-performance cars, such as CS-badged BMW M-cars and Black Series Mercedes-AMGs. Are these more powerful, more uncompromising and always more expensive derivatives really better than the standard models they are based on? If not, which are the exceptions to the rule? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dario Franchitti on winning the Indy 500 and his love of fast road cars #285 | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:55:06 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti in this live podcast in partnership with car finance specialist JBR Capital. They ask Dario about his stellar racing career, during which he won four IndyCar championships and three Indy 500s, making him Britain's most successful motor racing export. Other topics include the horrifying crash that ended Dario's professional racing career prematurely and the lasting consequences of it, plus Dario's love of high-performance roads cars, including the Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera GT that are the centrepieces of his eclectic collection, and the work he does developing some of the best hypercars in existence with Gordon Murray Automotive. Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Finance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. JBR Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm reference number 682493. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is this British EV startup going to change the game? #276 | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:49:28 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Longbow, the British electric sports car startup that has recently announced a handful of big name signings, including former McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt. With two new lightweight EV sports cars due next year, can Longbow really deliver on its extraordinary claims? Dan and Andrew also chat about the latest Audi RS3, the last that will be powered by five cylinders, and share news of their next live podcast. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The right tyre for your classic car #188 | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:58:39 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by classic car tyre expert Dougal Cawley. He explains the importance of choosing the right tyre for your classic or vintage car, and why all tyres should be discarded after 10 years. Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our worst ever car journeys #187 | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:54:05 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their worst ever car journeys, from driving home from Austria after a week on the slopes to getting nicked for speeding in Belgium. Bad weather, terrible company, a hopeless car... which one of those makes for the most awful journey? Dan and Andrew also discuss the new McLaren 750S, which Andrew has been driving in Portugal. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Race-winning Formula 1 engineer turned podcaster Blake Hinsey #186 | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:58:36 | |
Dan Prosser talks to Blake Hinsey from the Brrrake YouTube channel. A former F1 performance engineer turned podcaster and YouTuber, Blake worked alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during a 10-year career in F1. He explains what a performance engineer does, why Verstappen is so quick and what made him leave F1 behind to create content instead. Brrrake on Instagram – instagram.com/@brrrake Brrrake on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@brrrake The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The great unsung heroes of the car world #185 | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:44:54 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel shine a spotlight on the men and women from the worlds of cars and motor racing who deserve more credit than they got. From the inventors of crumple zones and the double diffuser to man who saved Bentley, these are motoring's great unsung heroes. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Enzo Ferrari: racer, founder, agitator of men #184 | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:00:04 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel weigh up one of the car industry's greatest enigmas. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari loved motor racing, but he was more than happy to pit one driver up against another, sometimes with disastrous consequences. He considered himself an engineer but forcibly resisted technological progress. He was considered to be cold and aloof, but was prone to great displays of emotion. So what was the man really like? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our dream winter cars...on a budget #183 | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:55:33 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the merits of a great winter car before choosing their best candidates at various budgets...as well as a few very dubious ones. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Forbidden fruit – the cars that were never sold in the UK #182 | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:53:24 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best (and the very worst) cars that were never offered for sale in the UK. From manual versions of our favourite sports saloons to US muscle cars with enormous power to tiny Kei cars built for Japanese cities, these are the cars we in Britain have missed out on...for better or worse. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Million pound Bentleys and the BMWs we're living with #181 | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:48:02 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the weekend's Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage, where The Intercooler displayed a handful of very special cars. They also talk about Max Verstappen's third Formula 1 championship, the high-performance BMWs they're living with and what the £1.6m Bentley Batur is like to drive. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The least deserving Formula 1 champions #180 | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:51:19 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider which F1 champions least deserved their titles. They also look at the countries that have produced the highest number of champions per head, as well as the least. Why, for instance, has the USA produced just two F1 champions and Japan not even one? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The extraordinary life and career of Ferdinand Piëch #179 | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:59:39 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty Bugatti Veyron. He transformed the fortunes of Audi and made Volkswagen the world's biggest car maker. But was there a dark side to his character? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matt Becker: The man who makes Jaguars and Land Rovers drive like they do #275 | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:06:24 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by legendary development driver Matt Becker. After learning his craft at Lotus, where he was responsible for some of the world's great sports cars, Matt moved to Aston Martin and then to Jaguar Land Rover. Matt's career has spanned simple sports cars to ultra-sophisticated performance SUVs using the latest technologies, with GTs, luxury 4x4s and saloons in between. Having been an apprentice at Lotus as a teenager, he now has almost 500 people reporting into him. Matt reflects on how the job has changed over the years, what it takes to produce cars with world-class ride and handling characteristics, and how new technologies will make next-generation cars even better to drive. He also explains his father Roger's role as a stand-in stunt driver on a James Bond film. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The best Porsche 911s of the modern era #178 | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:57:13 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of the water-cooled Porsche 911s, from the 996 to today's 992 – plus what the future might hold for the 911. They also talk about the thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, and what Mercedes could have done differently to win it. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We answer your questions, live from Henry's Car Barn #177 | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:45:54 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Henry Catchpole as they answers questions from the live podcast audience. Topics include dream wedding cars, the restomods we'd like to see and what it's really like to work with Colin Goodwin. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our favourite fast estates #176 | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:55:41 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss high-performance estate cars and what makes a great one. They also talk about Max Verstappen's record-breaking run in Formula 1 and the highlights from the Munich motor show. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Live from Henry's Car Barn, with special guest Henry Catchpole #175 | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:55:48 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Henry Catchpole for The Intercooler's very first live podcast recording. In front of an audience of 120 car enthusiasts at a wonderful venue, Henry's Car Barn near Gaydon, Dan, Andrew and Henry discuss the future of fun with cars. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174 | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:49:43 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini and Soichiro Honda. In this episode, Mel remembers what it was like to spend time with them. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The cars that saved their makers #173 | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:59:06 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that saved the companies that produced them, from the Ferrari F355 and 456 to the original Ford Mondeo, plus the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Boxster. Without these game-changing cars, would their makers have even survived? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why a great soundtrack is so important in a performance car #172 | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:08:37 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined for this episode by Iain Suffield, a sound engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. He explains why an invigorating soundtrack is such a core part of the sports car driving experience, and what can be done to make electric cars sound exciting too. Dan and Andrew also look at the state of the luxury car market in the UK, using insights from car finance company JBR Capital. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| F1 designer Steve Nichols on Senna, Prost and his new supercar #171 | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:07:42 | |
Dan Prosser talks with Steve Nichols, one of the great Formula 1 designers. He won multiple F1 World Championships with McLaren in the 1980s and 1990s, and witnessed first-hand how Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the 1988 title in the mighty McLaren MP4/4. Nichols also talks about working with Niki Lauda, as well as his new road-going supercar, the Nichols N1A. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 years of the Goodwood Festival of Speed #170 | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Festival of Speed, from the first running of it 30 years ago to the most recent last weekend. Andrew was fortunate enough to drive several very special Porsche racing cars up the hill while Dan rode in the latest Range Rover Sport SV. But how has the event changed over the years? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Aston Martin finally ready to take on Ferrari? #169 | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:48:02 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the crucial new Aston Martin DB12, and ask if the company finally has the backing it needs to really establish itself as a credible Ferrari rival. And how might the fortunes of the Formula 1 team that carries its name change as the 2023 season progresses? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Great cars with rubbish engines (and vice versa) #274 | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:55:26 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great cars that were let down by their crap engines, and the brilliant engines that somehow found their way into terrible cars. Examples include the wonderful Alfa Romeo Busso V6 that was never used in a truly great car (except maybe once), the front-wheel drive, V8-powered Lancia Thema 8.32, and every diesel convertible ever built. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Being one of the Bentley Boys for a weekend #168 | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:52:53 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Bentley's racing heritage at Le Mans and elsewhere. Andrew has been racing a vintage Bentley at the Le Mans Classic, giving him just a little bit of insight into what it was like to be one of the famous Bentley Boys in the 1920s. Were they just rich playboys, or was there more to them than that? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Colin Chapman, the wayward genius #167 | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:56:27 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel profile Coin Chapman, founder of Lotus and one of motor racing's great innovators. Chapman was not only a brilliant engineer but a superb driver in his own right. His Formula 1 team won numerous World Championships and many races, but his cars would often break before the flag and sometimes even hurt their drivers. Did he stretch his obsession with lightweight construction too far? And why did he allow himself to be caught up in the DeLorean scandal? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The £30,000 BMW i8 and Balance of Performance in racing #166 | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:48:25 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Balance of Performance – is this one controversial regulation ruining motor racing? They also discuss affordable sports cars, two new EV performance cars and Adrian Newey's 200th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory as a designer. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The scariest cars we've ever driven #165 | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:59:10 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars that have frightened them the most, from the intimidating Jaguar XJR-15 racing car to a BMW M4 on a cold, wet North York Moors road. Is there one particular trait that ties all scary cars together? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our favourite road car engines of all time #164 | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:57:14 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their favourite ever internal combustion engines, from the glorious BMW V12 in the McLaren F1 to joyous four-cylinder VTEC units built by Honda. There are V6s, V8s, V10s and V12s in here from right across the ages, and plenty more besides. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why we would (mostly) choose sports cars over supercars #163 | 29 May 2023 | 00:52:33 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss sports cars and why they would normally choose to drive one over a supercar. They may be less powerful, less exotic and less valuable, but they are so often more enjoyable to drive on the road. Dan and Andrew also have news of a pair of new British sports cars in the Caterham EV Seven and Aston Martin DB12. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How (and how not) to win a 24-hour motor race #162 | 22 May 2023 | 00:57:44 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on what it takes to win an endurance race. Speed on its own is not enough – you also need a reliable car, a team that runs like clockwork and perhaps a dose of good fortune too. But just how badly wrong can the pursuit of a win at Le Mans or the Nürburgring 24 Hours go? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How the Porsche 911 became the world's most successful racing car #161 | 15 May 2023 | 00:52:02 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of the Porsche 911 in motorsport, from winning the Monte Carlo Rally and the Dakar Rally to beating the competition at Le Mans. The 911 was never originally designed for competition , so what is it about the model that's made it the world's most successful racing car? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| American muscle, European handling – sports cars with Detroit V8s #160 | 08 May 2023 | 00:49:20 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of British and European sports cars and supercars fitted with honking great American V8s. Once rife, the practice just doesn't happen these days, but it gave us icons like the AC Cobra, Ford GT40, Iso Grifo and plenty more besides. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How Australian journalists changed car magazines forever #159 | 01 May 2023 | 01:05:10 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Gavin Green. A former editor of Car magazine, Gavin has been writing about cars, motorsport and the car industry since the early 1980s. One of five successive Australian journalists to sit in the editor's chair at Car magazine, Gavin knows better than most how a small band of Aussie journalists rewrote the car magazine rulebook. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The truth about today's Porsche 911 and Festival of the Unexceptional #273 | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:55:28 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest version of the Porsche 911 Carrera S, which has grown into a different sort of car to previous versions. They also talk about the weekend's Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, a car concours like no other where Andrew was a judge. Other topics include the Belgian Grand Prix, the possibility that British drivers could win all of the top tier FIA World Championships this year, and the £100m+ Mercedes-Benz that Andrew has been driving. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Underrated racing drivers (and some overrated ones too) #158 | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:55:13 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the drivers from Formula 1 and beyond who don't have the reputation their speed, race craft and ability behind the wheel merited. They also talk about a handful of racing drivers who are overrated. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The undervalued sports cars you should buy now #157 | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:55:57 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the exotic cars that are undervalued or under-appreciated. Is now the time to buy an Audi R8 V8 or Aston Martin DBS? They also talk about the cars they've been driving recently, including a handful of very special rally cars, and pay tribute to Craig Breen. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Becoming a world-class car engineer (by David Twohig) #156 | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:52:37 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by The Intercooler contributor David Twohig, Chief Vehicle Engineer for numerous cars including the sublime Alpine A110. David recounts his full and varied career as an automotive engineer and reveals the secret that made the A110 so special. He also discusses e-fuels, making EVs fun to drive and what it's like to work in Silicon Valley. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How to drive at 300mph (by Le Mans winner Andy Wallace) #155 | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:15:04 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by racing driver Andy Wallace, who knows more about driving very, very fast in production cars than anybody alive. Twenty-five years ago he clocked a record-breaking 240mph in the McLaren F1, and he's since gone an awful lot faster than that. What does it take to drive at such astonishing speeds? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How Porsche created the 911 #154 | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:53:05 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how the Porsche 911 came to be. How did such a young sports car manufacturer get from the tiny, underpowered 356 to the 911 – most successful sports car of all time? What were the key decisions that underpinned the car's capability, versatility and global appeal? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The cars only an enthusiast would drive #153 | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:50:21 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that only diehard enthusiasts drive, like the Caterham 7 and Toyota GT86. But what are the sports and performance cars that no true car lover would touch with a bargepole? They also talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and whether or not it matters where a car is manufactured. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Italian V12s, from the Lamborghini Countach to the Ferrari Purosangue #152 | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:57:27 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been driving two very special – and very different – Italian V12s. Will the Lamborghini Countach prove to be the crushing disappointment it was first time around? Has Ferrari built the first truly great super-SUV? It's all in this episode, along with a look ahead to the new World Endurance Championship season. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Direct from the M4 motorway in the cabin of a V8 Lexus #151 | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:50:18 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel recorded this week's podcast on the way to photograph two very special cars. From the very swanky cabin of a Lexus LC500, they discuss the weekend's season opening Formula 1 Grand Prix is Bahrain, plus a pair of very special V12 supercars they've been driving recently. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Formula 1 in 2023 and reviewing the BMW M3 Touring #150 | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:48:15 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2023 Formula 1 season and share an update on The Intercooler's search for the greatest F1 driver of all time. They also discuss the BMW M3 Touring, a car decades in the making. Was it worth the wait? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Colin Goodwin plays The Right Car For The Job #149 | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:54:26 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel revisit their daft game for petrolheads, now known as The Right Car For The Job. They've made several improvements to the game and this week they're joined by fellow car journalist and contributor to The Intercooler, Colin Goodwin. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bargain hunting for early 2000s enthusiast cars #272 | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:53:48 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for interesting cars from the early 2000s, costing £2000 to £120,000. They consider luxury SUVs, supercars, hot hatches, saloons and more. Is this the greatest era for the motor car? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Feats of great endurance in cars #148 | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:50:10 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share tales of unfathomable endurance against the odds, in terrible conditions or in the face of great pain at the wheel of a motor car. From Tazio Nuvolari on the Mille Miglia to Sir Jackie Stewart at the Nürburgring, these are the greatest feats of driving endurance of all time. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why the 2023 Formula 1 season will be unmissable #147 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:58:09 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2023 Formula 1 season, which looks set to be much more competitive than last year. Who will prevail at Mercedes? Will the Silver Arrows be in championship contention once more? And can Ferrari mount a more convincing campaign this season? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). Grab your exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, plus a bonus gift. It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The worst supercars we've ever driven, including the Lamborghini Countach #146 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:50:32 | |
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the most disappointing exotic they have ever tested, including the Countach, Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 360 Spider. But which Porsche makes the list? They also chat about the most intriguing cars that will go under the hammer at Bonhams' auction in Paris this week. Find out more about Bonhams' Paris sale here – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27987/les-grandes-marques-du-monde-a-paris/ Grab your exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, plus a bonus gift. It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||