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The Big Three by Donut Media

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Automotive Trends
Car Industry
Tesla
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Formula 1
Formula One
Electric Vehicles
Inline Six Engine
Cadillac
Past Gas
Ferrari
GM Data Selling Scandal
Miata
Mazda
Jeremy Clarkson

The Big Three is Donut's new podcast that examines the latest car news, racing headlines, and anything noteworthy in the automotive landscape. A perfect weekly update for anyone even slightly interested in cars, The Big Three is an entertaining glimpse into an inclusive yet opinionated world. Join hosts Nolan Sykes, Joe Weber and Max Maddox as they provide their lighthearted perspective on the hot... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Liaw
Co-founder of Formula Drift and Performance Racing Industry.
Performance Racing Industry
Episode: Jim Liaw: The Guy Who Brought Pro Drifting to America
Randy Nonnenberg
Co-founder of Bring a Trailer, passionate about cars and racing
Bring a Trailer
Episode: How Bring a Trailer Changed Car Buying — And What Cars to Buy Next
Nik Romano
Professional racing driver and founder of Fast Sideways Racing School
Episode: Oversteer Isn't The Problem, It's You (ft. Pro Driver Nik Romano)
JD Cronise
Lead singer of The Sword, a band known for its themes incorporating fantasy and science fiction.
The Sword
Episode: The GT-R is Dead... For Now (with JD Cronise from The Sword)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
NASCAR Cup Series driver
NASCAR
Episode: A Conversation With Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Dave Stone
Founder of NOT EV Altadena, community organizer
NOT EV Altadena
Episode: Who Is The Man Rebuilding Altadena's Car Community?
Jimmie Johnson
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion and co-host of 'Never Settle'
NASCAR, SiriusXM
Episode: Why Jimmie Johnson Celebrated A Crash
McKeel Hagerty
CEO of Hagerty Insurance
Hagerty Insurance
Episode: GM Found A Loophole to Steal Your Data
Alexander Rossi
IndyCar driver
Ed Carpenter Racing
Episode: We Got Mario Kart GTA Before GTA 6

Hosts

Nolan Sykes
Host of The Big Three, known for providing engaging automotive commentary and humor.
Joe Weber
Co-host of The Big Three, with a prominent voice in automotive discussions and humor.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 764 ratings
  • Great podcast that is unlistenable

    The podcast is fun and entertaining to listen to. However, it is becoming so full of ads that most of the podcast is literally ads. Ruined podcast …

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peio fx
    Australia6 months ago
  • ADS

    I love to pod but the ads are HORRIBLE! It’s like 60% ads but besides that it’s a great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cheesemonger3000
    United States7 months ago
  • a step backwards

    I really enjoyed past gas, it had a great storytelling aspect and I genuinely learned a lot. it had been a pillar of my commutes, and a good road trip, because it’s funny, it’s high energy, and it’s informative about the topic. This feels like listening to ambient conversation in an autozone or something. i gave it a solid try, and it’s a tough listen.

    The elephant in the room is losing james, it hurt the vibe of donut really bad. I wish success for Nolan and Joe, this ones just not for me, an... more

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    2
    anodized84738
    United States9 months ago
  • Well, you lost me

    Ever since James left the podcast, it has been a random heap of personal conversations that don’t have anything to do with the premise of the show. Your latest episode, for example, is just basically a conversation for more than half of the entire thing, when it should be a lineup of automotive news and stories, like how the show started. Another thing is the name, “The big three” it can’t be The Big Three if you can’t get a group of three consistent hosts. I usually don’t like to give bad revie... more

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    That random guy on the drums
    United Statesa year ago
  • Had such high hopes

    It was awesome when this first came out but then I realized that it was all just article by The Drive which owns donut now and it just is a money grab at this point

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    blue jay FRL
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast maintains a loyal fanbase that enjoys in-depth discussions about automotive culture and trends.
Listeners appreciate the humor and lighthearted banter of the hosts, which contributes to an engaging experience.
Critics note a decline in quality post-host changes, mentioning a preference for past formats and styles.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with the increased advertisement load, detracting from their overall enjoyment.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#142
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#81
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#139
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#59
Australia/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Brunei’s Lost Supercar Empire (w/ Larry Chen)
Q: What does a typical average car look like at a car show in Brunei?
Mostly JDM cars, especially due to their right-hand drive system and proximity to Japan.
Inside Brunei’s Lost Supercar Empire (w/ Larry Chen)
Q: How do you balance work and life?
It is a battle, but I am proud of what I've accomplished and I actively work on being a good father and friend amidst my travel schedule.
Jim Liaw: The Guy Who Brought Pro Drifting to America
Q: What has been PRI's biggest struggle in the last couple of years as far as advocacy?
Liaw discusses challenges such as protecting racetracks from urban development and managing public perceptions.
Jim Liaw: The Guy Who Brought Pro Drifting to America
Q: How did that whole process happen?
Jim describes the transition of drifting from Japan to the US, detailing the significance of their initial exhibition event.
How Bring a Trailer Changed Car Buying — And What Cars to Buy Next
Q: Do you have any predictions for any cars that are going to pop off next year that maybe are cheap now or maybe slept on?
He shared thoughts on what trends are warming up in the market, particularly mentioning that not all Integra Type Rs will climb to stratospheric prices and noted the buzz surrounding vehicles like Subaru models from certain eras.

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1. Jim Liaw
2. Randy Nonnenberg
3. Nik Romano
4. JD Cronise
5. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
6. Dave Stone
7. Jimmie Johnson
8. McKeel Hagerty

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