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The Smoking Tire

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

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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Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off.

Topics today include ... more

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include:

• F/M/K: McLaren P1, La Ferrar... more

Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• What do you think about fake manual transmissions?

• Before ... more

Matt Farah went to Spain to drive the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it might be a problem; he also drove 5 Porsche track specials that have small differences that add up to quite a lot; reviewing Waymo's new van.

Patreon questions include:

• What... more

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Recent Guests

Jethro Bovington
Car journalist visiting for a special segment
Episode: Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV
Mike Sayer
Bentley's head of historic and motorsport
Bentley
Episode: Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports
Jonny Smith
Host of Smith and Sniff podcast
Smith and Sniff
Episode: The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)
Christian Hand
Musician and Van Halen enthusiast invited on stage
Episode: Detroit Live Show - 2026 Dream Cruise
Steve Eimers
Guard Rail Guy, safety advocate
Self-described guardrail advocate; works with DOTs
Episode: Our Guardrails Need Help
Constantin Buschmann
CEO of Brabus
Brabus
Episode: Brabus CEO Constantin Buschmann
Sam Fane
Creator behind Seen Through Glass (YouTube, Instagram, podcast)
Seen Through Glass
Episode: Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)
Johnny Smith
Part of Smith and Sniff, invited guest for the live collab podcast
Smith and Sniff
Episode: Live Show Announcement!
Richard Porter
Automotive journalist and participant in the live collaboration
Richard Porter (guest)
Episode: Live Show Announcement!

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
  • Great pod besides baby Matt

    I’ve been a follower of the podcast for a number of years but the politics and anti Elon stuff is getting old. Matt is such an Elon TDS cry baby it’s hilarious. Guy will ruin a whole episode to cry about Elon it’s weird. Have to take a break for a while but may give it a chance again at some point.

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    csniper
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gone down hill

    It’s unlistenable now

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    1
    dontwasteyourmoneyortime
    Canada3 months 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 States3 months 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 States4 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 States5 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.

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Apple Podcasts
#3
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#13
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Apple Podcasts
#3
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Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#12
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports
Q: How does the ZR1X compare to other hypercars in terms of steering feel and power delivery?
The ZR1X has explosive acceleration and a very strong engine, but the steering feel can be compromised by the front-axle electrification and the transmission timing; the car is incredibly fast yet needs careful handling and the right driving mode to maintain balance.
Our Guardrails Need Help
Q: What is the safest guardrail design that exists today?
The safest approach combines energy absorption, proper redirection, and a tendency to keep the vehicle on the road, such as next-generation terminal designs that capture and redirect rather than allow through-passages.
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.

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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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1. Jethro Bovington
2. Mike Sayer
3. Jonny Smith
4. Christian Hand
5. Steve Eimers
6. Constantin Buschmann
7. Sam Fane
8. Johnny Smith

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