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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah
Electric Vehicles
Porsche
Automotive Industry
Tesla
Ferrari
Waymo
California
Cybertruck
Off the Record
Willow Springs Raceway
Youtube
Singer Vehicle Design
Comedy
Ineos Grenadier
Automotive Journalism
Cars and Coffee
Czinger 21C
Volvo EX90
Bentley
Meyers Manx

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1000Founded15 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest.

Recorded August 9, 2026

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo C... more

Detroit Dream Cruise recap; a review of the Ford GT; a strange airplane situation; plus

Patreon questions include:

Car trends in LA vs Detroit

A car to delete from existence

That Luce sale price

Gordon Murray and the continuing F1

Maintain a 20... more

Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more!

Patreon questions include:

The watch addiction begins

What's on your 2001 CD?

Auto factories we've toured

Rolex Yacht Master: cool or no? more

Sam Fane AKA Seen Through Glass is visiting the U.S.! He tells us about his crazy journeys in his Ferrari 360, what went wrong with his used Panamera Hybrid, the craving for adventure, and more.

Recorded August 7, 2026

seenthroughglass.onli... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Fane
Creator behind Seen Through Glass (YouTube, Instagram, podcast)
Seen Through Glass
Episode: Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)
Richard Porter
Automotive journalist and participant in the live collaboration
Richard Porter (guest)
Episode: Live Show Announcement!
Johnny Smith
Part of Smith and Sniff, invited guest for the live collab podcast
Smith and Sniff
Episode: Live Show Announcement!
Nat Mundy
Owner, HK Motor Cars; dealer of restomod brands
HK Motor Cars
Episode: From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars
Joel Fader
Automotive journalist
The Drive
Episode: Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review
Jerry Wayne Longmire
Comedian with Wrecking Yard special; car culture enthusiast
Self- employed comedian
Episode: Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
David Tracy
Autopian co-founder, automotive journalist
Autopian
Episode: Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley
Griffin Riley
Autopian co-founder, photographer and writer
Autopian
Episode: Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley
Matt Quick
Matt Quick from Quick Classics in Tennessee, discussed as a guest with Mercs and swaps
Quick Classics
Episode: ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House

Hosts

Matt Farah
Host of The Smoking Tire, automotive journalist with a hands-on restoration and performance focus.
Zack Klapman
Co-host, car culture commentator, and a key voice in show banter and critique.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.6k ratings
  • Gone down hill

    It’s unlistenable now

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dontwasteyourmoneyortime
    Canadaa month ago
  • Enough is enough

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over 7 years. Typically find Matt and Zack entertaining. After the Lieberman podcast I have had enough. IMO that is no way to treat a guest, had to unsubscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    csptls
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rich people

    Love May and Zack but this podcast is mainly for rich people to talk about their expensive toys

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LLcoolbeans77
    United States3 months ago
  • Just do cars

    His pseudo-intellectual screeds about politics and the environment taint what could be fun petrol burning pod cast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rocksandblues
    United States4 months ago
  • Political Car Talk

    Would be great if it was more cars and less politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Haarkonian
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

A solid core of fans enjoys the banter and hands-on car talk, with praise for guests and build stories.
Listeners appreciate deep car knowledge and unfiltered discussion, but some push back on politics or lengthier sponsor segments.
Quality of production and guest conversations are frequently noted as strengths, though politics can be a turn-off for portions of the audience.
Critics want more focus on cars and less politics; feedback often highlights timing and guest variety.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#2
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#12
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#55
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A
Q: Beyond the G-Body Chevy, did any decent American cars come out in the 80s?
The hosts discuss that the 80s were not great for American cars overall, with slow engines and big displacements but declining quality, though there were notable exceptions and some models that aged well in specific niches.
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
Q: What was the experience like breaking into the Comedy Store and achieving mainstream recognition?
He describes it as surreal and cites the unlikely path—from doing a contest and later performing at the Comedy Store—as something he never expected, highlighting the shift from traditional routes to storytelling.
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
Q: How did you decide to pursue stand-up after your earlier career in nuclear safety and radiography?
Jerry explains that after testing radiation safety and teaching safety, he joined a comedy contest in Houston, which boosted his confidence and set him on the path to stand-up.
Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination?
Q: What surprised you most about the Evoluto versus a stock 355?
The level of chassis reinforcement, weight reduction, and a modernized steering feel stood out as the biggest upgrades, with the car delivering a noticeably sharper and more responsive driving experience despite the vintage silhouette.
Boat Crew Show (+ Montana vs CA; Q&A)
Q: What's the best approach to mooring a large catamaran in windy conditions?
Use a bridle system and mirror the docking technique of a capable captain; stay calm, communicate clearly with your crew, and avoid rushing to prevent dangerous contact with the mooring and surrounding boats.

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What is The Smoking Tire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, personalities-driven automotive show that blends car reviews, race culture, tech tangents, and live-show energy. Episodes skew toward hands-on driving, project builds, industry news, and sponsor reads, with guests ranging from drivers and journalists to restomod shop owners. The hosts' banter is candid and opinionated, often weaving in humor, live events, and gear chatter. Listeners likely appreciate deep car nerdery, practical mechanical insight, and unfiltered takes on trends, pricing, and culture within the car world. A standout is the duo's willingness to pivot from technical discussion to travel, events, and live collaborations, making it a kinetic hub for car enthusiasts who enjoy personalities as much as their obsession... more

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Recent guests on The Smoking Tire include:

1. Sam Fane
2. Richard Porter
3. Johnny Smith
4. Nat Mundy
5. Joel Fader
6. Jerry Wayne Longmire
7. David Tracy
8. Griffin Riley

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