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The best car I've driven this year Jul 13, 2026

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Richard has a bold claim about a new car. Also in this episode, the weird world of ice cream vans, flying ants, First World War biplanes, getting hair in the car, a reminder about the upcoming Festival of the Unexceptional, a review of the new Renault Twingo, the fifth anniversary of the legendary clown in a Rascal letter, how Jonny bought a strimmer engine on a plinth while on stage at a live show, a new programme idea for Wayne Carini, and another cracking pic from the halls of Car & Classic.

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FOTU info here: https://www.hagerty.co.uk/official-events/hagerty-festival-of-the-unexceptional/

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Q&A 110 - Porsche Acronym Syndrome Jul 10, 2026

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss Porsche acronym culture, referring to a normal room as a dojo, best car for the Wild Atlantic Way, the yellow car game, and good looking engines.

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A drop in the Fisker Ocean Jul 06, 2026

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Jonny and Richard have a plan for an upcoming trip to the US. Also in this episode, a lost family heirloom, the unmourned death of the diesel, a small review of the BMW iX3, the price of M3 CSLs, the wisdom of buying a Fisker Ocean, minicab company names, a miserable trip to Warwick services, one of the worst jobs in the world, and another top pick from the wonderful world of Car & Classic.

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Q&A 109 - Cupboard car Jul 03, 2026

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard address stupid things bought from eBay, van or estate, and automotive slovenliness.

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Ronnie Pickering's Picasso Jun 29, 2026

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Jonny and Richard fear for the survival of a car icon. Also in this episode, the origin of the name Urus, strange trousers at a music festival, car problems in hot weather, Fast & Furious at 25, memories of Millbrook proving ground, choosing where to live based on wind, car colour and insurance costs, and another cracking car plucked from Car & Classic.

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Q&A - Classics for the taller man Jun 26, 2026

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle message signs on motorways, things you might commission Gerry McGovern to design, car-related versions of ‘psychological rain’, a fun car for a lofty listener, and are private plates for morons?

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Aura loss in a Japanese taxi Jun 22, 2026

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Jonny suffers an embarrassing moment with one of his cars. Also in this episode, party planning with Lionel Richie, northern words, a first car for Jonny’s daughter and a bicycle for Richard, Avenger at Goodwood, the legend of the TVR Speed 12, parental substitutes for swear words and what this means for popular songs, hanging out with Carl Cox, and another fine car from the Car & Classic classifieds.

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To get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10

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Q&A 107 - Palmer palming in the Bahamas Jun 19, 2026

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss ‘4D’ plates, Grace Jones and the Citroen CX, fuel station etiquette, a very podcast coded car, and random challenges from strangers.

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Windhound and the mummified fox Jun 15, 2026

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Jonny and Richard discover an amazing car from Switzerland and a local landmark under a bridge. Also in this episode, Opel Rekord headlamp theft, karma for a grumpy minicab driver, irritating over-familiarity with F1 drivers, motorsport jackets, an ingenious way to pass time at EV chargers, stickers for people who hate driving, and another excellent car from Car & Classic.

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Q&A 106 - V12 engine swap Jun 12, 2026

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss alerting other drivers to problems with their cars, period correct engine swaps, home conversions, giving cars celebrity names, and an EV replacement for a Fiesta ST.

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