Rephonic
Artwork for Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio

Spike Feresten
Porsche
Electric Vehicles
Ferrari
Pebble Beach
Cars
Automotive Industry
Mclaren
BMW
Tesla
Los Angeles
Lamborghini
AG1
Jaguar
Classic Cars
Automotive
Rivian
Bring a Trailer
Bluechew
Porsche 911
Luxury Cars

Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes488Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
AutomotiveLeisure

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Spike's Car Radio

Latest Episodes

Jerry Seinfeld calls in with a firsthand report on the Porsche Mission S concept launch, then Spike, Jonny, and Zuckerman tear apart Tesla's rocket-thruster Roadster promises, review a $680K electric Defender restomod and the Genesis G90, and recount... more

YouTube

Originally released on October 7th, exclusively on Patreon for our Producer's Circle.

Jay Leno joins Spike and Jonny live at The Gathering at Audrain Newport Concours!

______________________________________________

GRAB SOME SCR MERCH:

sp... more

YouTube

Spike and Matt Farah get into Porsche's Ferrari envy, the best sports cars under 50k, and a once-in-a-lifetime watch reveal. Matt talks his 600hp Porsche 992.2 Carrera T giveaway, beginner track cars, and some truly unhinged viral driving clips. Then... more

YouTube

Originally released on October 7th, exclusively on Patreon.

The Czinger 21C is a 3D printed hypercar built entirely in California, and this is why Jay Leno bought one.

______________________________________________

GRAB SOME SCR MERCH:

sp... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Smoking Tire
The Smoking TireZack Klapman, Matt Farah
Very Vehicular
Very Vehicular321 Action Action
Behind The Glass
Behind The GlassSeen Through Glass

Recent Guests

Jay Leno
Comedian, television host and automotive enthusiast
Episode: SCR with Jay Leno at the Gathering
Anthony de Haas
Watch designer and engineer at A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne
Episode: SCR with Jay Leno at the Gathering
Matt Farah
Automotive journalist and editor at large for Road & Track
Road & Track
Episode: These Are the BEST Cars You Can Buy Under $50,000
Paul Boutros
Watch specialist at Phillips Watches
Phillips Watches
Episode: These Are the BEST Cars You Can Buy Under $50,000
Lukas Czinger
Czinger co-founder and electrical engineer
Czinger Vehicles
Episode: Supercars & Hypercars w/ Spike, Jay Leno, and Lukas Czinger
Kai Lermen
Former organizer of The Quail and organizer of Willow Springs Reimagined
Willow Springs
Episode: Why Porsches Are About to Get More Expensive Again
Zack Klapman
Guest sitting in for Paul Zuckerman and involved in discussions
Episode: Why the Hell Is McLaren Making an SUV?
Jonny Lieberman
MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, regular guest/host presence
MotorTrend
Episode: Why the Hell Is McLaren Making an SUV?
James Pumphrey
James Pumphrey of Speeed channel
Speeed YouTube
Episode: James Pumphrey’s Near-Fatal Nürburgring Crash

Hosts

Spike Feresten
Host of Spike's Car Radio; prominent in automotive media and entertainment circles
Paul Zuckerman
Co-host, lawyer; frequent guest for legal/PR angles and conversational banter
Jonny Lieberman
MotorTrend journalist; car reviewer and industry insider
Matt Farah
Co-host and automotive journalist; The Smoking Tire

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Get rid of Johnny

    Just get rid of him. Not trying to be a hater, but he adds nothing to this podcast. Zuckerman is the only one who’s funny….. his lawyer stories are hilarious. I also agree with all the others who have recently given 1 star. Stick to cars and out of politics. You are not turning anyone liberal, just pissing off conservatives. Im sure Jerry would agree. Comedy and politics never mix well

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GeoGeo122
    United States4 days ago
  • Too Political for a Car Show

    I’ve listened to every single SCR podcast up until the last year or so. This podcast used to be a great place to come to get away from the political world. When Johnny started coming on their values changed . Johnny had made this show almost terrible usually spouting some sort of anti conservative agenda within the first 5 minutes. I hope spike gets back to the core show at some point. Until then, I’ll listen to something else.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    19JRP93
    United States2 months ago
  • Entertaining

    I stopped tuning into NPR and started listening to SCR instead. I am now much happier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EdBobBill86
    United States2 months ago
  • Trash

    Only listen when Jerry is on

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    winalotopus
    United States5 months ago
  • Boring

    Like listening to pompass school kids talking about getting laid. In essence they haven’t a clue. Johnny is the only one tolerable but I gave up on this show. You need the patience of a deaf driving instructor to listen to Feresten.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Df@g
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate a candid, humorous take on car culture with insider insight and guests from top automotive media and brands.
Guests from diverse automotive backgrounds (design, racing, media) keep discussions fresh and entertaining.
Ads and sponsorships are a frequent topic; some listeners feel ad breaks interrupt flow.
A portion of reviews push back on political content and interruptions, but many praise the hosting chemistry and car-centric banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#46
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#76
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#115
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

These Are the BEST Cars You Can Buy Under $50,000
Q: Tell us what you've brought.
Boutros unveils Vic Elford's Rolex Daytona, awarded for his 1968 24 Hours of Daytona win. He describes the watch's provenance and says it will be offered at Phillips' New York Watch Auction on December 5 and 6.
These Are the BEST Cars You Can Buy Under $50,000
Q: How does this work? Like what do we do?
Farah says entries will be sold through a website once the sweepstakes begins on December 11. The drawing is expected about five months later, in the spring.
SCR with Jay Leno at the Gathering
Q: What advice do we have for folks, the younger generation that don't know how to get involved in cars, to get involved in cars?
Leno recommends seeking out opportunities, including trade schools, and contacting people directly. He recalls telling an aspiring intern to write to Steven Spielberg, who hired him.
SCR with Jay Leno at the Gathering
Q: Did you ever think you would write a law, Jay?
Leno says he did not name the law himself and explains that bipartisan cooperation helped pass reforms addressing the difficulty of getting older cars smog-tested in California.
Supercars & Hypercars w/ Spike, Jay Leno, and Lukas Czinger
Q: What is the difference between a supercar and a hypercar?
The speakers describe the distinction as a mix of performance, exclusivity, rarity, bespoke engineering and price, while noting that cars such as the Corvette complicate the labels.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Spike's Car Radio

What is Spike's Car Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, conversation-driven show that blends car culture, industry insights, and humor. Regularly features insider perspectives from automotive journalists, designers, and TV personalities, with freewheeling banter, guest spotlights, and audience interactions. Episodes frequently touch on new car debuts, auctions, design trends, and the business of building and marketing cars, often mixed with travel anecdotes and entertainment industry chatter. Notable strengths include a distinctive mix of technical depth and playful storytelling, plus frequent sponsor reads that keep the pacing brisk. It's particularly appealing to enthusiasts who want both ride impressions and behind-the-scenes access to automotive culture and media crossovers.

Where can I find podcast stats for Spike's Car Radio?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Spike's Car Radio. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Spike's Car Radio and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Spike's Car Radio get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Spike's Car Radio, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Spike's Car Radio?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Spike's Car Radio, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Spike's Car Radio have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Spike's Car Radio has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Spike's Car Radio?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Spike's Car Radio:

1. The Smoking Tire
2. THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!
3. Very Vehicular
4. Everyday Driver Car Debate
5. Behind The Glass

How many episodes of Spike's Car Radio are there?

Spike's Car Radio launched 9 years ago and published 488 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Spike's Car Radio?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Spike's Car Radio?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Spike's Car Radio from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Spike's Car Radio?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Spike's Car Radio. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Spike's Car Radio?

Recent guests on Spike's Car Radio include:

1. Jay Leno
2. Anthony de Haas
3. Matt Farah
4. Paul Boutros
5. Lukas Czinger
6. Kai Lermen
7. Zack Klapman
8. Jonny Lieberman

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days