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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah
Vintage Watches
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Road Safety
Watch Collecting
Urban Planning
Collectible Watches
Traffic Engineering
Rolex
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Lanes
JDM Cars
Porsche
Tesla
Public Transportation
Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Patek Philippe
Freight Corridors
Car Culture
Koenig Competition Evo Ferrari Testarossa
Tesla Cyber Truck

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can c... more

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Matt Farah hits a milestone in his Porsche Boxster Spyder; Zack Klapman hosts the first-ever Racer Creator awards (and we win one!); Waymos embrace danger in the interest of safety; and we answer Patreon questions including:

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It's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver! They tell us about life with their long-term C8 Corvette; Lotus ownership; owning 2 Caymans (and how that IS and is NOT redundant); truck changes; tire recommendations; shorter gears vs bigger e... more

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss cars that ride better in odd suspension settings; EVs are fun in the rain; how screens will effect a car's collectibility; bearing technology and the fear that comes with it; and answer Patreon questions including:... more

During an interview with a car collector, Matt Farah asked them "Why don't you off-road your seven-figure rally car?" It led us to an interesting discussion. Plus, the NSX is going up for sale, and Zack Klapman talks about his week driving a 1974 Por... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Dietz
The biggest or second biggest seller on Bring-a-Trailer, also known as Wobb.
Bring-a-Trailer
Episode: How Rob Dietz sold $175M of Cars on BaT
Ferdi Porsche
Great grandson of Ferdinand Porsche and founder of FAT. International
FAT. International
Episode: Ferdi Porsche wants everyone to go racing
George Notaras
Automotive content creator and YouTuber, known as MotoMan
MotoMan TV
Episode: George Notaras (MotoMan TV)
Nicole Johnson
YouTuber, host of Nicole Johnson's Detour, and a social media star with a passion for automotive content.
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Episode: Nicole Johnson (YouTuber, Monster Truck driver)
Jonny Lieberman
Automotive journalist and senior features editor at MotorTrend
MotorTrend
Episode: Jonny Lieberman
Parker Kligerman
NASCAR driver and friend of the hosts
NASCAR
Episode: Crew, RUF Rodeo, and Parker's HUGE Win
Larry Kosilla
Automotive detailer and television personality, producer of Extreme Detailing
Ammo NYC
Episode: Larry Kosilla's Extreme Detailing
Sam Fane
Content creator known as Seen Through Glass
Seen Through Glass
Episode: Sam Fane of Seen Through Glass
Iliya Bridan
One half of the Bridan twins and co-founder of Oil Stain Lab
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Episode: Building Cars is HARD w/ Oil Stain Lab

Hosts

Matt Farah
Host with a deep knowledge of automotive dynamics and culture. Known for bringing humor and personal anecdotes to discussions.
Zack Klapman
Co-host known for his engaging style and comedic approach to automotive discussions, providing a balanced perspective alongside Matt.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • Adverts & some podcasting

    Enjoy the content, the 10+mins of adverts per show are really boring. Yes I fast forward but find them disruptive.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    T0mmy_J0hns0n
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • It’s a shame

    Matt Farrah was a great journalist that was objective and entertaining. Unfortunately he’s fallen into the anti Trump politics. I’m hear to learn about the latest cool Porsche, or your aircraft powered dune buggy. I am NOT here to listen to a rant about Trump, Elon Musk, or Tesla, EVERY SINGLE EPISODE. I’ll probably check back in after a couple years, but for now it’s an unfollow from me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ltdan12a
    United Statesa month ago
  • None

    This would have been an okaypod but for the trash language. There are much better out there like Everyday Driver.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KC1100Redwood
    Canadaa month ago
  • Good content aside from the politics

    The car content is good and I’m a fan of it but all of the politics that Matt brings up gets old quick. I just want to listen to a car podcast not listen to someone belly ach at the state of the country.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    King Ginger1234
    United States2 months ago
  • Formerly the Best car podcast

    Great show for years, but has gone downhill.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hcnomad
    Canada2 months ago

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Screen Depreciation; CHEAP V12s; Rainy Days; Q&A
Q: What is the best experience per dollar in a front engine rear drive V12 manual?
If we're talking value, a manual DB7 is cheap and sounds nice and is quite pretty. The 550 Maranello is nice but starts much higher. The Aston is a better driving experience.
Screen Depreciation; CHEAP V12s; Rainy Days; Q&A
Q: What are your thoughts on the new Land Cruiser versus Lexus GX versus Defender 110?
In my opinion, the Defender drives the best of those options, right? The Toyota is the most bang for your buck of those options, and the Lexus kind of falls halfway in between.
Car Shows and the Free Mercedes
Q: How's your fitness journey going?
I dropped some weight and am now 245 pounds, the lowest I've been since I was 16, thanks to a nutritionist.
The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo
Q: What are your thoughts on the Infinite Machine P1 scooter?
It's a scooter with a strong motor and a top speed of 65 mph that's designed for urban environments.
George Notaras (MotoMan TV)
Q: How can a 20-year-old freelancer grow their portfolio in the automotive writing space?
It's essential to treat your efforts like a business, engage in consistent high-quality work across various platforms, and maintain the integrity of your product while learning to balance free work with your actual worth.

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A conversational exploration of the automotive world characterized by humor and camaraderie among the hosts and their guests. Discussions cover a wide range of topics from automotive reviews and industry news to personal anecdotes and observations about car culture. The dynamic interplay between hosts Matt Farah and Zack Klapman features engaging stories about vehicles, the automotive industry, and humorously absurdities surrounding car trends. Notable for its well-informed commentary, the show attracts a diverse range of guests, including automotive enthusiasts, professional drivers, and industry insiders, providing listeners with varied perspectives on car culture.

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1. Rob Dietz
2. Ferdi Porsche
3. George Notaras
4. Nicole Johnson
5. Jonny Lieberman
6. Parker Kligerman
7. Larry Kosilla
8. Sam Fane

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