Beyond the Horizon: the Forza Horizon podcast

It's here! We've got a lot of thoughts and opinions on the new Hot Wheels expansion and with this podcast you can absorb those thoughts through your ears. Enjoy!

We struggle to define what a sports car is but we're pretty sure we know one when we see one. We're not convinced by the McMurtry which set the Goodwood hillclimb record. The BMW M3 Touring is interesting, but Nico sees a flaw with the M division design process. The SRO and the FIA are having a battle over GT3 regulations but we've found a simple solution to decide what should be allowed and what shouldn't.

We've finally seen some gameplay of the next Forza Motorsport game. The Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5 is official. A friend of the show has made us a cracking livery and we've been at American Speedfest.

There's gossip about the weekend's announcement and so we speculate about the upcoming expansion. Passenger Rosie isn't a big Porsche fan but we're excited about the next generation of World Endurance Championship and IMSA cars. We've even learned all about the new BMW hypercar brake lights so that you don't have to.

We speculate over what could be next in the Forza world with the Xbox showcase just a week away. Nico has a new car (but the Mazda isn't going anywhere yet) and Passenger Rosie is trying to learn to drift on Fortune Island.

We've been out and about at Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill and also staying in and lapping the Nurburgring from our sofa. We speculate about the Forza Horizon 5 expansions and mourn a fiery KTM. Nico reckons Monaco's time is up but we're excited about the Nitro Rallycross coming to the UK.

It's a special end of year episode! We chatter about the world of Forza and also dive in to our favourite stars, cars, and moments from motorsport in 2021.

The community is starting to be frustrated with the problems with playing Forza Horizon 5 online. Even people like Don Joewon Song are speaking out about the multiplayer experience. Nico and Rosie look at the issues from the perspective of a reviewer. Should we have spotted the issues with the online play?

Nico "Beastie" Boyce and Passenger Rosie have opinions on the AFK Goliath and the Willys Jeep. We applaud Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for their protests. We look ahead to the Qatar Grand Prix and speculate about the longevity of Forza Horizon 5. Nico is dangerously ill with a slight sniffle and Rosie is in the squeaky desk chair today.

Nico is okay with skill point farming but isn't interested in trying the AFK Goliath. Will the game's economy crumble when every rare car is no longer scarce? Does it even matter? Nico also did some drifting with a Big Name Gamer and isn't sure being well-known is all that exciting. He's got the funky new Forza Horizon 5 controller which feels good but is less convinced that the Xbox Series X was a good purchase. You can drive with Nico in game by adding his gamertag beastieboyce, which would be nice of you.

We've played yet more Forza Horizon 5 and we share our favourite things about the map and the cars of the Mexico festival. We're more amused than irked by the glitches in the game so far. Nico has been streaming for RacingGames.GG and shares his thoughts on going live rather than podcasting. We could have talked all day in this episode but it's Mexican Grand Prix time!

Nico "Beastie" Boyce has been playing Forza Horizon 5 and answers the big questions. Is this Forza Horizon 4.5 or something else? Does it look goon on the Xbox One as well as the Xbox Series X? You can also read my full review at RacingGames.GG!

It's the last episode before Forza Horizon 5 is released! Nico "Beastie" Boyce is presenting solo today, but he has finally got his hands on an Xbox Series X and has some opinions on the new console. The Mazda has been treated to some fresh boots and taken on an adventure. Nico is thinking of customising the Miata somehow but is a little cautious about such things. There's a competition this week, so email hello@nicoboyce.com to enter!

Nico "Beastie" Boyce and Favourite Cousin D chatter about listening to music while driving and gaming. Cousin D has a childhood memory featuring a Volkswagen. Nico is concerned about the increase in multiplayer activities in Forza Horizon 5 and hopes that people will be kind.We're experimenting a little with the format of Beyond the Horizon and this means we'll have more great Forza Horizon related content for you all very soon. Thanks as ever for listening!

It's just a few weeks to go until Forza Horizon 5! We take a look at a car that will be new to the Forza Horizon series and also pick out a few we'd like to see added. Passenger Rosie loves Lewis Hamilton and his fashion choices and we've been distracted by Lego City Undercover.  We're grouchy about the delay to Forza Motorsport 8 and generally confused by Microsoft's strategy with racing games.

Nico "Beastie" Boyce and Passenger Rosie have been playing through all the previous Forza Horizon games and we've some thoughts on what should carry forward into Horizon 5. We also look ahead to the World Rallycross in Riga.We've got a new studio setup for this episode - we hope it sounds better to your ears!

How did Passenger Rosie find her first live motorsport experience? Get the low-down on our trip to Thruxton.As ever we've been paying attention to the latest Forza Horizon 5 news and we have strong opinions on the changes. We've also been enjoying the W Series and the Extreme E.Nico Beastie Boyce isn't happy at all about the name of the Porsche Taycan Turbo. We've had some nice messages from listeners, so keep those coming. We say goodbye to an old friend, the Blue Yeti.Find us on Instagram @beyondthehorizonpodcast and game with us on gamertag beastieboyce.

Forza Horizon 5 is rapidly approaching and we have all the latest news! Nico "Beastie" Boyce and Passenger Rosie debate the Horizon Xbox controller, the Porsche Taycan "Turbo" and everything else in the Horizon 5 world. Away from gaming we've been lapping the HampshiRing and we're looking ahead to the British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton.

Nico and Passenger Rosie have been studying the Mexico of Forza Horizon 5 and we're super excited by the map reveal! We discuss what we know and what we hope for from Horizon 5.Get all your Forza related news regularly at https://racinggames.gg/forza/ where we're dedicated to bringing you all the best in racing games related content.

We chatter about our pick of the vehicles on show at Goodwood. We're excited by the Ferrari Monza and the Aston Martin V12 Speedster and hope to see more retro luxury supercars. We're not so impressed with the F1 race stewards but we've a lot of love for W Series competitor Sarah Moore.Forza Horizon 4 may not have new cars coming but there are some old favourites and a few rarities starting to show up in the seasonal events.We're on Instagram @beyondthehorizonpodcast and you can find out more about the podcast at www.nicoboyce.com

Passenger Rosie invents the word "Canadio" and Nico wants every car manufacturer to build a shooting brake. We complain about the Ambleside one way system and we look at pictures of the most unusual Aston Martin. The Vuhl is driven and compared to the BAC Mono and the KTM X-Bow.Hear Nico on Canadian radio here https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/15852429-karchut-cars-video-games?onboarding=false and check out our in-game snaps on Instagram @beyondthehorizonpodcast

We're excited about the gradual drip of Forza Horizon 5 information and looking forward to chasing those dust storms in Mexico. Back in the Great Britain of Forza Horizon 4 we're getting  a Mexican car. We talk about inclusion and diversity in gaming. I use the phrase "big horned Mexican sheep" and Passenger Rosie isn't sure about the 2006 Miura concept. Find us on Instagram @beyondthehorizonpodcast and check out nicoboyce.com for more about the podcast.

Nico and Passenger Rosie have been comparing engine notes and enjoying the LFA, watching Formula E, and talking to Canadian radio. We have the briefest of glances over the new series and we reckon the Saleen is a bit of a "greatest hits" supercar. Our Miata has an embarrassingly loud exhaust but that doesn't mean Nico doesn't drop a gear going through tunnels.

Nico and Passenger Rosie take an in-depth look at what we know of Forza Horizon 5. Nico is gearing up for an appearance on Canadian radio. We also discuss the issue of gender identity and why customisable avatars are important to many gamers. You can email us on hello@nicoboyce.com if you fancy sharing your thoughts. Enjoy!

Forza Horizon 5 has been announced and we chat about what we know so far...and give our opinions!

Nico "Beastie" Boyce and Passenger Rosie aren't entirely sold on the new 'Vette but we were chuffed to be briefed on the launch by Chevy's PR people. We've put hours in to Lego Valley but we're a bit confused by the trees. We'll be watching the 24 hours of Daytona if we can stay up all night and Nico looks ahead to having a spin in a Caterham at Silverstone.

Nico "Beastie" Boyce (Instagram: @nicoboyce) and Passenger Rosie (@d0g_r0se) aren't convinced new players are going to be chuffed to need a McLaren F1 for this week's challenges. We've heard complaints about the graphics in FH4 on the Xbox Series X but we're excited to get hold of the Singer Porsche. We're planning a trip back to the Lake District in a borrowed Hilux and Nico is excited to see the world of Forza Horizon 4 in winter this time. 

England is back under lockdown and so Nico "Beastie" Boyce hasn't been able to get out for a spin in the Miata. He's been kept busy by EA joining the Xbox game pass and so Need For Speed is now free to play for subscribers. We look over the key similarities and differences between the two game franchises, their very different settings of Miami and Britain, also we glance over this week's challenges in Forza Horizon 4.

Nico "Beastie" Boyce is undecided on upgrading the television or the Xbox first but is looking forward to NFS coming to the Game Pass. Winter is photography season in Forza Horizon and so Nico has been snapping the Eagle Speedster. We've never seen a GMC Typhoon in real life but we sort of want one. My voice is a little croaky this episode, so sorry about that. We celebrate 500 listeners but want to know how you found the podcast! Let us know on Instagram @nicoboyce or drive with us in the game (GT: beastieboyce)

@nicoboyce has probably unwisely invested in a 599XX E from the auction house but isn't that taken with it. He daydreams about doing some motorsport himself, or at least a sunny day to enjoy the Miata. We're not convinced cars that aren't road legal belong in Forza Horizon but we'd sort of like to be able to drive some of Britain's circuits in the game. Elsewhere we've been binging on racing on Youtube and planning what to see next season.

This week Nico can remember his Instagram @nicoboyce and he found a drifting buddy for a cruise in the LFA. We talk about the new Backstage Passes and the Forzathon Shop and Auction House prices. Gunter Werks and Singer have us excited about old Porsches and daydreaming about customising the Miata. Drive with us some time: Xbox gamertag is beastieboyce

This week Nico "Beastie" Boyce is joined by special guest Passenger Rosie and we discuss touring the Derwent area in the Miata. Elsewhere I've been driven round the bend by a drift zone, we're not excited to see a McLaren any more, and we discuss why Lewis Hamilton deserves more respect. Also eventually I remember that my Instagram is @nicoboyce

Forza Motorsport 7 is available on the game pass, which saves Beastie looking for the disc. We drove Britain's steepest road (yes in the Miata) and we've been admiring other MX-5s on the Instagram. Forza Horizon has a tricky speed trap this week, which you can make trickier by streaming to your Android phone. I couldn't remember my own Instagram when I recorded this but it is @nicoboyce

In this episode, Nico "Beastie" Boyce gets himself in a twist trying to argue that the MC12 has something the Enzo doesn't. He still wants a Caterham some day but still loves his Miata, despite its flaws. He's been taking lots of photographs in the game world and the real world and then reflects upon car people and the value of being a part of car culture.

In this episode, Nico "Beastie" Boyce takes a road trip in his beloved Miata to the North of England and explores the world of Forza Horizon 4 through its real life inspiration, the Cumbrian lakes and fells.

There's some bargains in the Forzathon shop, but Nico has mainly been working on his drifting in, of all things, a Plymouth.I also can't remember the model of my new monitor (at least it's not a webcam)I still love my real world Miata, still enjoy speed zones in the ID-R, still don't talk much about the T16 Pug.

Favourite Cousin D drops by. Read his blog http://daim-the-writer.com/ We chatter away about car (and bike) related matters and D reminisces about this game Chequered Flag for the ZX Spectrum. In the game I'm hooning in the RS200 and in the real world my Xbox is unreliable but my MX-5 is perfect.