Drivel

Well, well, well. What do we have here? Its definitely not a motoring talk show. I mean, normally it is, but today, for this episode, it isn't. Instead Mo and O spend the entire episode talking about the delights of Birmingham, bash Lewis Hamilton (not physically) and then talk for ages about TV shows. If you ever wanted a podcast brought to you by a couple of regular petrol heads, who aren't professionals, giving you half-assed attempts at TV show recommendations, boy do we have the show for you! Its also, quite possibly, the one and only time you will hear Keanu Reeves referred to as a Hillbilly. Spoiler alert!   Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

O is back to dismantling Microphone stands and the less-than-dynamic duo are back recording in person. Which means you can hear them properly in this episode. Just as well, because the pair share some road rage stories, get confused about the Ford Focus RS, ask whether the non-German 2 door sports car is really dying and discuss transportation options when travelling to Europe. There's another car review too. The shopping trolley deflecting budget super mini that is the Citroen C3. The pair somehow end up spending more time talking about Nissan and Honda during this review but there is some kind of a conclusion to the roadtest. And it somehow ends up with O calling Kia d********.  Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Finally, another episode of Drivel! The duo return for a long overdue episode. This time, Mo and O use cutting edge remote collaboration technology, commonly referred to as Zoom, to bring you an hour long argument. In amongst the arguing, O complains about time, his wife and Formula 1 street circuits. Mo also complains about fuel prices (so predictable) and the not so convenient world of public transport (less predictable). There's also a car review buried in here – the Hyundai i10 which claims the title as the 6th cheapest new car in the UK. Its relatively cheap, but is it any good? Would Mo recommend it? Should he give Stranger Things another go? Should these show descriptions be less drivelly? Should we stop asking you questions now? Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

What do people from Birmingham, Bradford and America all have in common? They will all probably be offended, by O, in this episode of Drivel. Also in this episode the not-so-dynamic duo provide lots of unwarranted consumer advice, which is probably neither useful nor correct, Mo reminisces about the time when two WWE superstars fought each other in a boiler room, Take-Aways on Alum Rock Road are reviewed in the most lacklustre food review ever, O becomes a chav and Mo makes a weird noise in response to the new BMW 7 Series. The car being reviewed this week is the G21 BMW 3 Series Touring. Not just any BMW 3 Series Touring. It's Mo's new BMW 3 Series Touring and he has been forced to review it because of an Instagram poll. (How many times can we type BMW 3 Series Touring in this paragraph before you get irritated? Just once more. BMW 3 Series Touring. Irritated?) Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

It happened. It was only matter of time. Clearly inevitable. We shouldn't be surprised… The censor beep makes an appearance. Twice. Obviously O is the one being censored. Obviously. In this episode the duo also take a deeper look into the Electric car market and ask why all Teslas look the same before uncovering the true cost difference between ICE and electricity. It's a very serious piece of automotive journalism from two non automotive journalists and the conclusion asks a very important question while narrowly avoiding a marital dispute.   Elsewhere in the episode, its been a while so the duo forget the Twitter handle, there's a pause while O takes an important business call, we all discover he spies on his neighbours and there's a debate on airbags – not the health and safety kind.   Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Another fortnight, another Drivel episode. Topics for this episode include, but are of course not limited to: Something called “The Visionaries” from O's childhood The return of Ferrari A Twitter Internet reviews under duress A really bad advert There's also another Drivel first. It's our third member's first car review! Hence the title. Tom got behind the wheel of the Kia “New Ceed” without any apostrophes. Did the Kia “New Ceed” meet his expectations? Would we recommend one? Is Tom tall? All of these questions, and more, are kinda, sort of answered in this episode. Unfortunately it's a review by proxy so you still only get Mo and O directed at your ear drums but it could be worse. Not sure how, but it could be. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Twitter: @podcastdrivel Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

In today's episode, the duo features the first ever all electric car on Drivel. That's right, the guys give in, get with the times and see what all the fuss is about as O gets behind the (highly irritating) wheel of VW's ID3 in a long term test. Turns out its not just the steering wheel that's irritating… This being Drivel, there are plenty of side bars to discuss really important topics such as Knight Rider, Thunder in Paradise and documentaries about Sporting Personalities. In order to remain current there is also rant about Petrol prices, followed by a rant about Automatics driven in Manual mode, followed by a rant about MOTs, followed by a rant about lane discipline. And as the episode is dedicated to our Linkedin listener base, Mo delivers some observations about the most professional social media platform to occupy space on your phone screen. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

5 seconds. That's how long it takes for the bickering to start in this episode of Drivel. Once the duo figure out their intro and remind listeners that this isn't a knitting podcast, O decides he doesn't like Jaguar. Clearly still a bit emotional after the last episode. Also in this episode, Mo wants to play a game, a game that takes listeners inside O's mind and somehow results in him admitting that given a choice he would choose to buy a convertible Porsche. As you've come to expect there's also some ranting about lorries that decide its ok to overtake each other in the world's dullest 56mph race and yet more opinions (that nobody asked for) about recent decisions that have been made in the world of Formula 1.  You will also be offended as O seems to be going for a record to insult almost everyone he can, including his dear wife. Enjoy! We did.  Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

It's been a while but the duo are back with more Drivel for 2022! It's been so long in fact that the guys forget their own social media handles, express a torrent of emotion and ramble for longer than usual. In traditional Drivel fashion, unsolicited advice is given (which of course should never be followed) on things like buying used cars and what not to say in a professional corporate interview. In other news, O has more personal vendettas, this time with random internet people, Mo tells O how to spell Autobahn, O has a confession to make which is apparently Mo's fault and we learn a random fact about car names and patents. Oh yes, there's also a car review of a Jaguar F Pace – the SUV Crossover thingy that helped keep Jaguar alive. On the subject of Jaguar, O learns something that makes him very sad. Emotions. Get ready for them. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

This is it, the very last episode of 2021 and the duo are laser focussed on just two things: the nail-biting finale of the Formula 1 season and a road test of arguably the best all round road car money can buy, Audi's phenomenal RS6. The guys are so focussed in fact that technically, neither of them saw the main talking point of the F1 race when it was broadcast live, so it's a good job we live in an age of TV on demand. Their focus continues throughout the show as they somehow end up discussing the noises made by superheroes during orgasm. And that's not it for noises. O gives an audible description of the gear selector in the RS6 without using words. Yes, the outcome is as weird as that sentence sounds. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

The team are back, like clockwork to bring you another episode of your favourite fortnightly automotive podcast. In this episode the duo take a deeper look into main dealer pricing for mechanical repair work – it's actually one main dealer in particular with a unique reputation for unreliability (we'll let you figure out who that might be!) Mo and O also shed ‘light' on a car from the brand that is home to our favourite marketing team. Yes that's right, it's Seat! The Family Car of the Year that is the Seat Leon gets a very thorough roadtest that is largely skipped in favour of the ‘enlightening' marketing messages coming out of Seat instead. This review promises to ‘illuminate' like no other. Lights, Microphone, ACTION! Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

That's right folks! Episode 30. It's so much of a milestone that there was very little prep that went into this raw, unfiltered, slightly tired sounding episode of Drivel recorded at the ungodly hour of 9am. The chaps fill your earholes with tails of car trading, inflation, the phenomenon of firework displays and the theft of a BMW. There's also a lot of chat about motoring shows that veer off into views and opinions that nobody asked for and very few will agree with. O gives his commentary (contrary to the thoughts and opinions of Martin Brundle) on the F1 saga of last weekend, much to the delight of Mo. This episode also sees a first, never happened before, once in a Drivel lifetime event and a conclusion that nobody would ever expect to hear. Here's to the next 30. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Its been a busy few weeks here at Drivel HQ so in this week's episode the not-so-dynamic duo discuss a plethora of random things including a car meet attended by a Porsche Speedster replica, a Delorean and a ruined Ford, Movie cars, Elon Musk and the astounding discovery that Mo hasn't seen Top Gun! It's also a special week for O as he is reunited with his early 2000s love affair, the MG Z-S. Or is he? Well, no, is the answer to that. He instead drives its modern day namesake through Snake Pass and gives us his review in the way that only O can. Rather remarkably, Mo has some knowledge to share about the history of MG and even goes so far as to call the brand pioneering. Did you ever think you'd see the day? Drivel. Get ready to fill some silence. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

It's been a little bit longer than usual since our last episode but we are still here and we've grown! In this episode we welcome Tom, a new member to the Drivel Team. O delivers Tom many instructions centred primarily around his own grievances including with Lexus, Autotrader, Ebay, his dear wife and random folk on Facebook. We focus in on 2020's second best-selling car in the UK, the Vauxhall Corsa (hold your excitement) and during its review we somehow end up talking about the Fisker Karma, fake vs. real leather and the engine configuration in a 2006 BMW 325i. We also reveal the hidden Easter Eggs that Vauxhall drivers can enjoy.   This episode has a special guest appearance from Google Assistant. Drivel – its like Halloween in that nobody really cares about it yet with each iteration it just seems to get more popular. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Today, Ladies and Gentleman, we bring to you O impersonating Mo. We will leave it to you to determine if its accurate or not. We also pose a very important question; does O's inability to stay still in front of a microphone for any more than about 34 seconds irritate you? Somewhere in this episode we review the Peugeot 208, the latest car in the Peugeot range to receive some pretty decent styling. Does it drive as well as it looks? Clearly we head down many avenues and discuss worldly topics such as the limited selection of Jaguars available and protestors along the way. Wouldn't be Drivel otherwise now would it? Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Have you ever wanted a book review of two lesser known children's stories read to you by a couple of 30-40 year old regular petrol heads? No. Well, welcome to Story Time with Mo and O anyway. Like everything else Drivel, it promises to be completely average. Also in this episode the pair get carried away with their Drivel, covering topics such as their inconclusive conclusion on the weekend's Formula 1 events along with a cracking marketing suggestion for the PR team responsible for Lewis Hamilton. There's also a special murder vehicle for sale at a hugely inflated price. And in a totally unexpected and unprecedented turn of events, O delivers an uplifting, motivational speech about being strong and independent. Yes you read that correctly. O, being motivational. It's weird. It's Drivel. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Another instalment of Drivel sees Mo & O talking about Motoring TV, old and new, which involves taking a trip down memory lane – a lane filled with Chrome Spinners, 1000 sub-woofers and far too many TV screens, but evidently a lack of necessary mechanical repairs or fair treatment of employees. Pimpin' ain't easy. We also get to drive O's latest acquisition, the FN2 Honda Civic Type-R; does it still live in the shadow of its predecessor the infamous EP3 or has time changed our perspective? That almost sounds like we know what we're on about but fear not listeners, this episode is still packed full of idiocy and offence – sorry Taxi Drivers and Americans. And Mum, sorry Mum.   Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com  

In this episode, Mo & O take up your valuable listening time drawing comparisons between Tommy Robinson and Lewis Hamilton, questioning the purpose of Naked and Afraid and make some kind of statement about football. There's car related drivel in here too as the pair get to the bottom of the hidden messages coming out of Seat's marketing department alongside a review of the Seat Arona – yet another small Cross-UV designed for people with Top Hats and tall children. Never one to shy away from internet research (unless its on the second page of Google), O is true to form as he enlightens us all with some more interesting facts – this time about unexpected cars, that have borrowed unexpected parts from other unexpected vehicles. It was unexpected. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com  

Rounded off nuts, cinema snacks and drunken sword fighting on a Friday night all make an entry in this episode of Drivel. O also takes us on a brief and probably incorrect history lesson around why we drive on the correct side of the road and who is responsible for the speed limit, whilst Mo provides second hand statistics to highlight the impact of silicone on the car market. Warning: There's some F1 related content in here too. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered what noise a Range Rover with a broken Electronic Parking Brake makes? Of course you have! Well now you'll be able to find the answer you've been seeking. In this episode of Drivel, we also attempt to offset some of our carbon footprint by test driving a Plug-In Prius and recording in a hot room with no aircon. The sacrifices we make, know no bounds. Drivel – saving the planet, one episode at a time. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Its time for Top Trumps! This time we compare the incredibly popular Ford Puma with an unlikely competitor in the form of the Vauxhall Combo Life. There can only be one winner and you've probably already guessed which one that is. Of course it wouldn't be Drivel without some drivel, so expect an impromptu discussion on the perceived popularity of long wheel base luxury cars amongst Chinese Entrepreneurs and O deflecting his clear obsession with Range Rovers onto his wife. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

In this episode of unscripted Drivel Mo imitates a Henry Vacuum cleaner, O buys a luxury SUV with a diesel engine and the team discuss what they'd spend £10k on if they were to buy an executive coupe made by a premium German brand. For some reason there's also conversation about movie franchises and TV show recommendations. Utter Drivel. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Bored of Kias, Fords and Vauxhalls?! How dare you? Anyway, in this episode of Drivel we ask a very important question; is the latest version of the Mercedes-AMG C43 a real ‘AMG'? Sure there's probably a ton of YouTube videos addressing the same question a lot more eloquently than we do but we got our hands on a C43 and we were excited. Of course it wouldn't be Drivel without a healthy dose of random, so expect an insight into the world of used car sales, O's must have extras and an appeal for some crappy old Dad cars. Drivel - its like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

More than twenty years after any respectable film critics gave their view on it, Mo & O decide to celebrate the impending release of the ninth instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise by reviewing the very first one. Clearly, like any episode of Drivel, this one veers off onto many natural tangents such as prices of used Toyota Supras and the team's hatred for Peppa Pig. O also discovers Vin Diesel's hidden talents and in an ultra rare moment, finds himself speechless (briefly). Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

In this episode of Drivel, O yawns repeatedly and struggles with the placement of his microphone. Elsewhere we discuss the newly revamped Vauxhall Crossland X and question the validity of so-called professional motoring journalists in the process. Alongside mild threats to our audience, much excitement about Line of Duty and more abuse being hurled at middle-lane hoggers, expect the usual nonsense and sketchy production quality. Drivel – marginally better than silence. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Mo & O recover from a technical mishap and rush to bring you an entertaining, insightful and probably factually incorrect episode about the US car market. Featuring a less than slick introduction, a one sided debate on why Bing even exists, revelations about the Toyota Corolla and in true Drivel fashion, a Top 25 list. Americans, this one's for you! Those from Birmingham UK, you might be offended. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Great Scott! We make a Back to the Future reference but don't worry we haven't lost our minds (completely) and veered off into the world of 80's cinema, we do still talk cars. In this episode we remind ourselves of the immensely talented late Sabine Schmitz. We pay tribute to the late Murray Walker and delve into some riveting content to discuss F1 Safety Cars of the past. The team also attempt to explain the “logic and clarity” behind Audi's engine designation system – spoiler alert: it is neither logical or clear. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

This time on Drivel, we eventually get around to discussing the Peugeot 508. Along the way we hear O's guide to Instagram, the guys try to sell you a couple of dodgy motors and confuse Michael Fish for John Suchet (unforgiveable, we know). High quality, poorly delivered Drivel. Just the way you like it. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

The Drivel team are back with more drivel, this time to talk about a fundamental staple of the automotive world – the humble Ford Focus. Try to contain your excitement, as Mo and O go off on many tangents about cupholders, limitless engines and the subtle difference between Badge W@nkers and Fake Badge W@nkers. Captivating. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Drivel is (finally) back for 2021! In this very special episode Mo and O take to the microphones to discuss Nissan. In amongst this discussion expect much bickering, an EXTREMELY rare instance of O being right and Mo being wrong (say that bit quietly), conversation about a mid 90s TV advert for a chocolate bar and some factual(!) information about the Top 10 cars of 2020. Mind blowing stuff. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

The end is upon us. Of 2020 that is. Thank f*** for that! Join Mo and O as we deliver a round up of sorts to finish off the year. For some reason the round up of 2020 features a wrestler from the 90s (clue's in the name), a crazy new scheme from Volvo and some very surprising results of a reliability survey conducted by real life professionals. Sit back, enjoy and most importantly have a great Christmas and New Year! Mo & O.  DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before Christmas rules changed, sorry to remind you of what once was. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Episode 10 – O's Automotive Dictionary We made it! Join Mo and O as we celebrate 10 whole episodes of Drivel by giving our fans (all six of them) control of what we Drivel about. Our special Q&A episode has us talking about everything from Electric cars to Muscle Cars and of course, Nicolas Cage. Drivel is 10. It's time to party. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

Mo & O return from Lockdown 2.0 with yet more Drivel. This week's episode sees part two of the game that involves fictional investors, giving Mo & O fictional money to buy very real cars. Except this time they explore some used bargains from the classifieds. Along the way expect much bickering, mis-use of Excel and a clear winner. Don't forget to submit your questions for  the next episode – a very special Q&A session. Instagram: @drivelpodcast Email: DrivelPodcast2020@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Mo forces O to do some research all in the name of fun, as we play our first ever car related game! We also discuss breakfast cereals, set ourselves some more homework and invite you all to take part in an upcoming episode. Sit back, relax and listen to some more Drivel. 

Mo & O make a tough decision that leads to this week's episode, which is actually is a very important announcement. But fear not, loyal listeners! Drivel will be back. Until then...  "Alexa, play Locked Up by Akon". 

In this week's episode of Drivel we talk Citroen – past, present and future. Don't worry we haven't gone all professional. We also talk about Wrestling, car manufacturers making things other than cars and possibly offend some French and American people. Oh and O launches a personal attack on Mo. Just another episode of Drivel.

Join us for Episode 6 of Drivel where we recruit for some new team members, mispronounce Dacia, and discuss one of the most forgettable cars we've ever driven. We also learn the answer to the question that nobody asked, who was responsible for O's driving ability? 

In this week's episode we talk about the Kia Xceed (please contain your excitement) which leads us to an attempt at figuring out some boggling trim levels. O gets annoyed, yet again. This time its about Stamp Duty (!?) and vehicle maintenance. Riveting stuff on Drivel. 

We are back with another episode! You can't get rid of us that easily. This week's Drivel features Sir David Attenborough, a 12 year old Toyota Yaris and an outpouring of hatred for some modern car trends that show no signs of disappearing any time soon (sad face).

Join us for more exciting Drivel. In this week's episode we explore the "Sports" Utility Vehicle (SUV) that is the Seat Ateca together with its baffling specification and enhanced practicality. One for all you hat wearers out there.   

In this episode of Drivel, join us as we discuss the real life (im)practicalities of Electric cars and discuss some of our pet peeves. 

Here it is, our very first episode of Drivel. In this episode, we tell you a bit about ourselves and delve straight into some (sketchy) car history.