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Full Beam


    • Jul 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    2 Men In A Motor - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 46:15


    Al's new Fiesta, Si's dad-in-law dilemma over whether to buy an M8 or not, and the British GP. Let's have it!!

    Al's Apex - The British Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 8:44


    One incident in this race overshadowed the whole weekend, but Al has a few more things to talk about !

    Al's Apex - The Austrian GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 5:10


    Al gives his quick opinions on this afternoon's Formula 1 race in Austria.

    2 Men In A Motor - Series 2 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 26:26


    Al is buying his new car from Ford again after much soul-searching and nearly going to BMW instead. He and Si compare and contrast the service they have received from their respective dealerships.

    Al's Apex - The Spanish Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 7:24


    Here's my reaction to the Spanish Grand Prix, impressively won by Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. In this episode I touch on: 1. Verstappen taking on Hamilton during Lap 1 2. Giovanazzi's pit stop 3. Tsunoda's car dying a death 4. Aston Martin underachieving again 5. Alonso finishing 17th 6. The decline of Ferrari Thanks for listineing!!

    Portuguese GP Instant Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 5:51


    Al gives his instant reaction to todays Portuguese Grand Prix. Do you agree with his points? Let us know on Twitter @2meninamotor

    Why Are New Cars So Expensive To Buy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 21:32


    Welcome back to 2 Men In A Motor! As the lockdown lifts, we're making a comeback and this time we're here to stay. In our first episode back we discuss new cars and the huge deposits you have to put down on them. Why is it more expensive to get into a Skoda than a BMW? Search for us on Twitter and Instagram and get in touch! Thanks!!

    S2 Ep3 - Ferrari & Porsche: Lazy Designers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 18:47


    Si thinks Ferrari and Porsche have been lazy in their designs lately and build too many cars from one template. Al tends to agree and then goes on to make the point that maybe supercars have reached peak design? Let us know what you think on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Drivetribe all @2meninamotor Cheers!!

    S2 Ep2 - BMW: To Grille or Not To Grille?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 28:26


    Covid restrictions are BACK, and we can't meet up so we can't be 2 Men In A Motor for the time being. But we can be 2 Men In A Zoom Call.....! In this, our second episode of season 2, we discuss BMW's BIG grille. Clue: we love it. Please follow us and like us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Drivetribe - you can find us there @2MenInAMotor Thanks for your continued support - Si and Al !!!!!

    We're Still Here!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 0:48


    We've been quiet lately, but as the lockdown restrictions have kicked in again we can't meet up to make videos so we're going back to our first love - podcasting! See you every Friday - Al and SI

    Back In The Car !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 16:29


    It's the first time Al and Si have seen each other since February - and 2 Men In A Motor are back in the car!!

    Top 10 Fords Part 2 - Al picks his top 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 15:33


    Here's Al's top 5 and an extra 11th top Ford for good measure. Do you agree? Let us know and follow us on our social media channels - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @2meninamotor

    Top 10 Fords Part 1 - Si's Top 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 20:56


    In the first of two parts, Si picks his Top 5 Fords and he goes for the fast, the furious and the downright cool. Do you agree with his choices? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Tumblr where you can find us @2meninamotor In our next edition coming soon, Al chooses his top 5

    Childhood Cars to Daily Drivers !

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 61:16


    With our first ever guest, Rob Knight of Rescars, we debate the cars from our childhood that we could still use now daily. Al's choices are: Ford Cortina 1600E, Triumph Herald Vitesse, Renault 4 and MGBGT Si's choices are: Audi Quattro, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Vauxhall Carlton Lotus and BMW M3 Mk1 Rob's choices are: VW Golf GT 1.9 Tdi, Volvo 850R, Audi S4 Avant and BMW E46 M3 CS Listen to find out what our winners are, then vote for your overall winner on our social media channels!!

    Episode 1 - We're Back & In Lockdown!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 38:43


    Welcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast - we're Al and Si and we're 2 Men In A Motor (formerly known as Full Beam)!! Join us in our safe space whilst the pubs and barbers are shut in this audio version of our vlog on our YouTube channel! In this episode we talk about motoring under lockdown and what we've missed about driving. Al tells us about a VW Golf that he saw ON a roundabout by his house, and Si tells us about the recent Porsche 911 crash in New York that was all over social media. We also discuss the upcoming F1 season and we compare lockdown haircuts!! Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe please! Follow us on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Tumblr

    Ep 41 - We Go BMW Shopping !!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 35:59


    Si is on the lookout for a replacement for his M140i which he recently sold. He's got three choices, the M135i, the M2 Competition or the Z4 M40i. Which will he choose? Listen to the debate and find out!!

    Episode 40 - Speed Awareness, Renault Megane Trophy R, Formula 1 and Si's New Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 39:04


    Hi everyone, in this episode Al tells us about the recent Speed Awareness course he attended, we discuss if the Renault Megane Trophy R is worth £70k or not, we talk about the new Formula 1 liveries and reminisce over our faves from yesteryear, and Si gives us new Full Beam fleet news. Enjoy, like, subscribe and leave a review please! Al and Si

    Episode 39 - The VW Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 17:08


    We've been thinking deeply about Volkswagen. Listen and find out why!

    Episode 38 - How Do You Wash Your Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 24:52


    Why did Al start crying when talking about his old Ford Mondeo being washed? Why does Si think jetwashing a car is a hanging offence? Listen and find out! Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @FullBeamCars YouTube - Full Beam

    Episode 37 - The Full Beam Awards !

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 30:26


    Si and Al talk us through their awards for 2019. Which is the best city car, hatchback, sports car or SUV? For this and much more, please listen! Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - follow us @FullBeamCars Or check out or YouTube channel - search for Full Beam Thanks !

    Episode 36 - Sports Cars, Super Cars, Hyper Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 32:18


    Welcome back to Full Beam after our Christmas break and we're back with a discussion on what makes a sports car, a super car or a hyper car. Give us a listen and let us know if you agree or disagree - we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @fullbeamcars and our YouTube channel is called Full Beam. Thanks!

    2 Men In A Motor (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 0:49


    Episode 35 - Tesla Truck, Audi's Fast SUV and De-Icing Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 19:36


    Al and Si discuss a) the Tesla Truck - is it even viable in its' current form? b) Audi's lightning fast SUV - does it prove Si's point from last week that you should just buy a sports car instead? c) De-icing cars - this is actually more interesting than it sounds. Trust me. Please.

    Episode 34 - SUV's / 4x4's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 21:12


    Al and Si discuss all things SUV, inspired by the new Aston Martin DBX. Do you agree with them or disagree? Get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @FullBeamCars

    Episode 33 - Early Car Memories and F1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 26:17


    Al and Si chat about the Mexican GP, the 2021 rules changes and they then reminisce about their earliest memories of cars

    Episode 32 - It's Friday !

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 25:04


    It's the end of a long week and we just decided to have a chat about whatever came into our heads. We think it went well. Enjoy!

    Episode 31 - Full Beam do Police Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 32:23


    Al and Si ponder why police cars are so bad now and come up with ideas to get them back to their intimidating best.

    Episode 30 - Good & Bad Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 44:45


    Welcome to our 30th episode! Was the Focus a good replacement for the Escort? Was the Metro a bad replacement for the Mini? (Clue: YES. Yes it was) Listen here for our verdicts and much more!

    Episode 29 - What's In A Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 44:28


    Good car names, not so good car names and downright awful car names. We discuss them all!! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr all @FullBeamCars Search Full Beam on YouTube Thanks!!

    Episode 28 - McLaren GT, Bugatti SUV and a Lexus Yacht

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 57:27


    We discuss McLaren's new GT and what it's up against, the proposed Bugatti SUV and the Lexus yacht. We also have a debate on autonomous cars. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr all at @FullBeamCars Check out our YouTube channel as well!!

    Episode 27 - Best Drivers to Have Never Won the F1 Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 34:01


    So who are the best drivers (apart from Stirling Moss, obvs) to have never been F1 champion? Si and Al argue it out!!

    Full Beam Episode 26 - The Week In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 46:03


    Al and Si discuss the new BMW M4 Concept, the Alpina B3 Touring, the Frankfurt Motor Show and the Italian Grand Prix. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @FullBeamCars YouTube - search for the Full Beam Channel Thanks!

    Episode 25 - A World Without German Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 34:53


    Al challenged Si to do a podcast without going on about German cars. Of course, he failed. But they talked about what cars they would buy instead if German cars didn't exist. So, sit back, enjoy and subscribe!! And watch this one, if you like, on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/T8mGfhELAgQ

    Episode 24 - Underrated Car Manufacturers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 42:18


    Al and Si talk about the car manufacturers that they think are underrated and give their reasons why. Can Lexus really be underrated just because of a comic character? Let them know if you agree or disagree ! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @FullBeamCars email fullbeamcars@gmail.com YouTube search Full Beam

    Episode 23 - The Week in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 42:18


    Si and Al talk about the past week in motoring including the new Porsche Taycan and Lamborghini Sian, safety in motor racing and a gin soaked M6. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @fullbeamcars YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIlE7dq1S9F3gDLUlagVpw

    Episode 22 - Al's Visit to Aston Martin HQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 48:54


    Al had the good fortune to be invited to an open day at Aston Martin HQ recently, so Si quizzes him about it. Hear about the Valkyrie, the car with cameras for wing mirrors and the Aston Martin helicopter. And the Bond cars. And the factory tour. Etc. Etc. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr @fullbeamcars YouTube - Full Beam

    Episode 21 - The Cost of Motoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 39:58


    Si and Al discuss the cost of motoring today, including being fleeced by car insurance, and go off on a tangent with autonomous cars later on in the podcast. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @fullbeamcars and subscribe to our YouTube channel by searching Full Beam Thanks!

    Episode 20 - Cars That Make You Go "Why...?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 20:50


    Al and Si talk about the cars which baffle them. How did these cars ever get past the design stage? Agree or disagree? Let us know via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram all @fullbeamcars

    Episode 19 - Putting F1 to Rights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 27:06


    So what do Al and Si think will make Formula 1 better? Crazier drivers? More manufacturers? Drivers running to their cars a la Le Mans? Listen and find out! Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @fullbeamcars and check out our YouTube channel, just search for Full Beam.

    Episode 18 - Electric Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 32:14


    Where do Si and Al stand on electric cars? On the bonnets by the sound of this podcast..............

    Episode 17 - Thank You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 7:47


    A quick episode in which we talk about upcoming episodes, our YouTube channel and social media accounts, and we give a big thanks to our listeners so far.

    Episode 16 - The F1 Season So Far.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 33:47


    A mid-term school report on the teams and drivers in the F1 circus. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @fullbeamcars

    Episode 15 - Our Lives in Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 38:31


    Al and Si go for a drive and reminisce over the cars they have owned. Also available as a vlog/video over on YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuu3BiOjgcQ

    Episode 14 - The German F1 Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 33:46


    Al and Si look back at the recent German Grand Prix and marvel at how badly Mercedes did. No schadenfreude was involved in the making of this podcast. (Well maybe a little). Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @fullbeamcars email fullbeamcars@gmail.com

    Episode 13 - Forza Horizon 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 25:06


    In which we enthuse over the XBox game Forza Horizon 4!! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram - @fullbeamcars Email fullbeamcars@gmail.com You Tube - search for the Full Beam channel

    Episode 12 - Annoying Motoring Things Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 30:07


    Our second five things that annoy us about modern motoring. What is it about modified badges that annoys us so?? Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Patreon @fullbeamcars YouTube - search for the Full Beam channel Thanks!

    Episode 11 - Annoying Motoring Things - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 23:42


    Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Patreon - @fullbeamcars - please follow us! Al and Si have ten things that really annoy them about modern motoring. Find out what the first five are here!

    Episode 10 - Look Back at the British GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 31:59


    Al and Si do a full debrief on the British Grand Prix as Si was a swot and made notes on the race. They also celebrate international listeners and reaching double figures in episodes. They also wonder aloud about Bernie's hair. Enjoy!

    Episode 9 - British Grand Prix and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 33:43


    We discuss Sebastian Vettel's motive (or lack of), the upcoming British Grand Prix and graduate into a full on row over who the best British sportsman is (clue: Si thinks it's Lewis Hamilton. Then the argument started).

    Episode 8 - Top Gear and The Grand Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 24:08


    Al and Si compare the new series of Top Gear with The Grand Tour. Which do they like better? Listen and find out! Twitter @fullbeamcars Facebook @fullbeamcars Email fullbeamcars@gmail.com Patreon fullbeamcars YouTube Full Beam

    Episode 7 - Car Merchandise, Near Misses and the M62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 22:40


    Find out how Si nearly died twice and why Al told his Mum to brace herself. All whilst in cars, of course.

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