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The evo podcast

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Ferrari
Evo Car Of the Year
Porsche
Pagani
Lewis Hamilton
Internal Combustion Engine
EV Mandates
Evo Magazine
BMW
Audi
Jeremy Clarkson
Le Mans
Formula One
Zonda
Toyota
Electric Vehicles
Mclaren
Mazda Mx-5
Performance Car Magazine
Driver Training

Welcome to the official evo podcast, a place in which we discuss the latest on the world’s greatest performance cars, go behind the scenes on the creation of the magazine and catch up with figures from across the industry.

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In episode 41 of the evo podcast, we decide on the ultimate daily drivers, discuss the state of Britain's roads, the controversial start to the Formula 1 season, a new British sports car and a whole lot more. This week Stuart Gallagher is joined by J... more

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In this episode of the evo podcast, Dickie Meaden, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole for a discussion about their most memorable passenger rides of all-time. We also discuss the cover story for the latest issue of the magazi... more

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In this episode of the evo podcast we embark on our first Q&A, with Richard Meaden, James Taylor, Sam Jenkins and Yousuf Ashraf answering reader's questions...and some from within the evo office. To submit your own, email us at: podcast@evo.co.uk

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This week Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole to discuss his latest drives, Yousuf's time in the highly anticipated Jaguar GT, the hardcore VW Golf GTI Edition 50 and whether or not the electric Porsche Boxst... more

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Recent Guests

Dicky Mead
A performance car journalist and reviewer
Evo
Episode: 2025's best performance cars: evo Car of the Year podcast | part one
James Taylor
A performance car journalist and reviewer
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Episode: 2025's best performance cars: evo Car of the Year podcast | part one
John Barker
A journalist and automotive expert
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Episode: 2025's best performance cars: evo Car of the Year podcast | part one
Paul Ripley
Experienced driving instructor and expert in road safety and performance driving
Episode: How to be a safer and better driver, with Paul Ripley | The evo podcast | Episode 5

Hosts

James Taylor
Co-host with Evo Magazine; long-standing automotive journalist and contributor.
John Barker
Co-host with extensive involvement in the evo podcast; automotive journalist.
Dickie Meaden
Co-host; veteran motoring journalist with evo magazine.
Henry Catchpole
Co-host; prominent automotive journalist and tester.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Great stuff

    Good pod particularly like James, very informed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oli in the UK
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great Podcast - made me sub the Mag!

    Really enjoy this podcast - great knowledge across the panel. It made me buy a subscription to the mag which has been great 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trev Gummer
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Grate Podchast

    Meadane wil send u to sleepe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oli in the UK
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Sound!

    Sorry, unacceptable range sound levels from quiet mumbling to group loud laughter. It’s bad when listening sound up in a noisy environment, dread to think why’s it’s like in headphones.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RTKfarmer 1
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • 997 Gen 3 dot 4 Carrera S Turbo…

    I love cars. I love bikes. I’m interested in everything about them, so naturally I listen to Evo. It’s a really decent podcast with some awesome experience in the room and superb knowledge. However it’s clear these guys are not broadcasters (I understand nor did they claim to be) so the vibe is sometimes a little awkward or ‘cold’. I do sometimes find some of the commentary comes across slightly smug or entitled but maybe I’m just jealous! I’m also sick to death of Porsche praise. Probably diffi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CAX76
    United Kingdom7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audio quality and consistency are common asks from ears-on listeners.
Guests and long-running history with evo content are frequently highlighted as strengths.
Enthusiasts praise depth of car knowledge and behind-the-scenes access.

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The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1
Q: For a first-time Porsche buyer with a £35k budget, what would you go for?
Choose between options like the Porsche 997 Carrera, 981 Boxster or Cayman, or even possibly Mugen models for their reliability.
The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1
Q: What's the one car you think has gone under the radar, but deserves to be praised?
The Lotus Elise S1 and the Mugen Honda Civic Type R stand out as underrated options deserving of more recognition.
The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1
Q: If you could rerun a previous evo group test today, what would you choose?
There are many options, including testing Ferraris and V12 Lamborghinis, or reconsidering the first test or specific models like the 911.
The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1
Q: I've got a Mark 7.5 Volkswagen Golf R. Should I change it to an M140i?
It depends on how you plan to drive it and if any modifications are made. The Golf R is polished, while the M140i offers a different experience.
The man who revolutionised performance driving: Racelogic's Julian Thomas
Q: What was the journey to creating VBOX?
After exploring various technologies and challenges in motorsport, he discovered that GPS technology could be used effectively for performance measurement, eventually leading to the development of VBOX.

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The show centers on high-performance cars, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes looks at car journalism and publishing. Hosts share firsthand driving experiences, track anecdotes, and insights into recent launches, tech shifts, and the evolving landscape of electrification and tire technology. The discussion often blends expert analysis with candid banter, giving listeners a sense of the personalities behind a long-running automotive magazine and its in-depth testing culture. A recurring strength is the team's depth of knowledge across performance cars, with guests adding historical perspective and real-world testing context; occasional audio quality critiques stand out as a notable friction point for some listeners.

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