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Walking through Top Gear, one episode at a time

Brady Kirkwood and Geoff Lodal

  • Jan 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 194 EPISODES


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Top Gear Rearview - Rearview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 61:39


Tonight’s segments – We wrap things up with a look back at 22 seasons of the best motoring show on TV.  Also swearing. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The TGR Power Rankings – https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dY3A6jWx-qzByv5oWODuyhPEuoyNmAUHFA1AFvvXPJo/edit?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1611936659531000&usg=AFQjCNFIXdYohacWKzLgqpMYrgMnc52saw Oliver will return – https://www.motor1.com/news/481760/hammond-plans-to-restore-oliver-the-opel/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 34:35


Tonight’s segments – The last of the challenges, living the classic car lifestyle, and a sub £250 SUV challenge. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The 124 Spider reborn – https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-fiat-124-spider-abarth-test-drive-one-week/ There are some 304 S’s roaming the US countryside – https://bringatrailer.com/2020/03/27/rare-in-the-usa-1973-peugeot-304s-coupe/ The MGB GT did not suck – https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-mgb-gt-could-out-race-the-original-shelby-gt350/ James bought a pub – https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-54219020 Shogun Pinin history – https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.uk/discover/heritage/explore-shogun-pinin The bad Cherokees – https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-worst-jeep-cherokee-xj-models-you-should-never-buy/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 38:22


Tonight’s segments – We finally get a lap time in the Jaguar F Type R, the stupid expensive Eagle Low Drag GT makes an appearance, Hammond gives us a peek at the ND Miata, May gets his ass kicked at rallycross by Tanner Foust, and star in a reasonably priced car Nicholas Hoult. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The new F-Type R is AWD – https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2021-jaguar-f-type-r-awd-test-drive-review/ The loudest production cars – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g28659341/loudest-cars-tested-decibels/ Ben Oliver likes the Low Drag GT – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/jaguar/eagle-low-drag-gt-2014-review/ Gram strategy – https://www.insidemazda.co.uk/2016/03/24/the-gram-strategy-how-saving-weight-makes-mazdas-better-to-drive/ Here’s a random Nicholas Hoult interview – https://dujour.com/culture/the-great-expectations-of-nicholas-hoult-interview/ Why didn’t rallycross take off? – https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more-racing/a2155971/fall-americas-rallycross-what-happened-future-rallycross-america/ Antilag explained – https://rallyaction.com.au/what-is-anti-lag-why-so-important-in-rally/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 28:12


Tonight’s segments – The disappointing Lexus RC F arbitrarily compared to the monster LFA, May and Clarkson driving huge pickups in Canada while Hammond dicks around, and star in a reasonably priced car Gillian Anderson. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug doesn’t like the RC F either – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnrov9akHZY But he does like the LC500 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTb_cOYQctc This RC F is even F’er – https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2021-lexus-rc-f-fuji-speedway-edition-photos/ Gillian Anderson isn’t in the news a lot.  Here’s her puppy – https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/gillian-anderson-new-dog-stella-peter-morgan-breakup Gillian Anderson’s best TV roles – https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/7-best-tv-roles-from-gillian-anderson/ The Velociraptor could have been bonkerser – http://hennesseyperformance.com/hennessey-ford-velociraptor-6x6/ Truck design is bad – https://jalopnik.com/we-need-to-talk-about-truck-design-right-now-before-its-1830860270 The history of the Breitling Emergency – https://timeandtidewatches.com/breitling-emergency-history/ Stig v. Velociraptor – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iSftD0j2zY Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 46:50


Tonight’s segments – The C7 Corvette hits the British shores vs. the Cayman GTS, completing the holy trinity with the LaFerrari, a wandering look back at Peugeot, and star in a reasonably priced car Olly Murs. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear A look back at the C7 – https://www.motortrend.com/news/2014-2019-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-c7-retrospective/ C4 ZR-1 – https://carbuzz.com/features/the-c4-zr-1-is-the-coolest-corvette-that-no-one-cares-about The new Cayman GTS is an NA 4.0L – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/718-gts-40/ Doug on the LaFerrari – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLQfhJZ7Rs Paul Bailey has all of em – https://www.motor1.com/news/52752/meet-the-man-who-owns-the-hottest-supercar-trio-laferrari-mclaren-p1-and-porsche-918-spyder/ Olly Murs history – https://thetab.com/uk/2020/05/05/a-brief-history-of-everything-tragic-olly-murs-has-ever-done-155253 Modern Peugeot drivers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TnGjq9mWSI Peugeot wiki – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot Peugeot meeting – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQugEZOrZSc Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 45:19


Tonight’s segments – The new Mercedes AMG GT S, a kind of BMW comparison between the F80 M3 and the I8, Hammond gets pulled up a dam, and stars in a reasonably priced car Margot Robbie and Will Smith. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear They just axed the AMG GT R – https://www.motor1.com/news/461538/mercedes-amg-gt-r-discontinued/ AMG GT Black is the production car record holder at the ring – https://www.motor1.com/news/454953/mercedes-amg-gt-black-nurburgring-record/ The F80 is a good M3 – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/5-reasons-well-remember-the-f80-as-the-best-m3-ever/ The I8 ended production this year – https://www.businessinsider.com/a-look-back-at-the-futuristic-bmw-i8-which-ends-production-in-april-2020-3 I found the Focus page – https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/focus_2014 Margot Robbie movies ranked – https://www.insider.com/all-the-movie-margot-robbie-has-been-in-ranked-2020-2 Will Smith movies ranked – https://screenrant.com/will-smith-movies-ranked-worst-best/ Screen Rant pitch meetings – https://screenrant.com/tag/pitch-meeting/ OG Defender commercial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlEo8Ag330A John Mayer goes outside – https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/land-rover-2020/john-mayer-goes-outside/3424/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 29:29


Tonight’s segments – Homemade ambulances from the boys and star in a reasonably priced car Daniel Ricciardo. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Grosjean’s crash – https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.grosjean-speaks-on-how-he-escaped-fiery-crash-his-secret-injury-whether-hell.7bW43BaDcEuV1NOhS0BnvZ.html Ricciardo’s mask is rad – https://www.planetf1.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-driver-of-the-year/ Ambulance camper – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfzMB6zRVaM Ambulance grip truck (nobody makes things into an ambulance…) – https://www.diyphotography.net/these-guys-converted-an-old-ambulance-into-an-amazing-grip-truck/ Top Gear US S2E12 has the minivan challenge Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 21:59


Tonight’s segments – Road tripping Oz in GT cars and star in a reasonably priced car Kiefer Sutherland. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The origins of dammit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiSTzIYA5pY Kiefer’s mom passed this year (not COVID) – https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/entertainment/kiefer-sutherland-mom-shirley-douglas-dead/index.html Things about the Northern Territory – https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34013268 Wave Hill Station was recently for sale – https://www.beefcentral.com/property/nts-iconic-wave-hill-comes-to-market-with-40000-cattle/ Go restore your old GT-R – https://www.automobilemag.com/news/nissan-skyline-gtr-nismo-total-restoration/ Here’s a rare M6 Gran Coupe – https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/11/17/bmw-m6-gran-coupe-for-sale-with-a-manual/ Auto-braking is coming – https://www.cbsnews.com/news/automatic-emergency-braking-in-cars-will-be-standard-by-2022-but-false-activations-still-a-concern/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 32:22


Tonight’s segments – Our first look and a proper power lap in the new Huracan, all hands on deck for a race across St. Petersburg, and star in a reasonably priced car Ed Sheeran. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The Mansory Huracan is damn near tame – https://www.mansory.com/car/huracan Look how many miles are on this one! – https://www.thedrive.com/news/33675/this-2015-lamborghini-huracan-with-187k-miles-is-the-riskiest-buy-of-the-year Splaining Sheeran – https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/ed-sheeran-new-album-divide TWIZY IN LA!!! – https://www.thedrive.com/news/31677/2014-renault-twizy-micro-ev-mysteriously-pops-up-for-sale-in-los-angeles Russians love hovercrafts! – https://www.rbth.com/science-and-tech/329234-7-best-russian-hovercraft Dogma – https://pinarello.com/bikes/dogma-f12 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 22, Episode Special

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 41:07


Tonight’s segments – Patagonia special! Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Falklands war – https://www.britannica.com/event/Falkland-Islands-War British colonialism – https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/12/read-all-about-the-truth-about-british-colonialism 928’s on the way up – https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/porsche-928/ The Esprit isn’t all bad… - https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2130101/lotus-esprit-not-bad-usually/ Hammond’s German accent – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzd79BZGkeM Apparently the cars were destroyed – https://en.mercopress.com/2019/04/05/top-gear-patagonia-special-cars-shredded-to-nut-size-in-hush-hush-operation It’s still a “coincidence” – https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/bbc/11636284/BBC-clears-Top-Gear-over-Falklands-number-plate-cover-up.html Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode Special

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 35:26


Tonight’s segments – Burma special! Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Here’s a super old TX rebuilding Japan – https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/isuzu-tx80-truck-helped-build-modern-japan/ Naypyidaw is weird – https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/mar/19/burmas-capital-naypyidaw-post-apocalypse-suburbia-highways-wifi Notes are thin, here’s Nikola fraud info – https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/business/nikola-trevor-milton-resigns.html The best vehicles to live in – https://kombilife.com/best-vehicle-to-live-in-van-life/ The Shan State is in a bad way – https://thediplomat.com/2020/08/myanmars-ceasefire-falls-apart-in-shan-state/ This guys ranked list of Top Gear specials is wrong – https://joshbutlerwriter.wordpress.com/2016/11/01/ranking-every-top-gear-special-from-worst-to-greatest/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 31:00


Tonight’s segments – A very VW biased hot hatch comparison, Jezza and Captain Slow making “pro”-cycling commercials, Hammond blasting the new Porsche 918 around Yas Marina, and star in a reasonably priced car Aaron Paul. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Here’s a review on the newer M135i – http://roadrugcars.com/bmw-m135i-series-1-f40/ GTi long termer – https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-gti/first-drives/volkswagen-golf-gti-long-term-review There’s a whole magazine for cycling London – https://www.lcc.org.uk/?ref=logo Jet bike – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKHz7wOjb9w Jet kart – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsXWspo5hrc Turbine scooter – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83jH0sVCM9Q Cherokee Aztek tent – https://jalopnik.com/hero-saves-official-pontiac-aztek-tent-from-junkyard-i-1845417417 2 minute Breaking Bad recap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4bW99gtXR8 918 guide – https://www.supercars.net/blog/porsche-918-spyder/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 39:16


Tonight’s segments – James comparing opposite ends of the Caterham 7 range, the much lauded Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, the wonderfully gaudy G63 AMG 6x6, and star in a reasonably priced car Jack Whitehall. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear 620R at Goodwood – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxdjh-s7VVw 160 long term review – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/caterham/caterham-seven-160-2014-long-term-test-review/ Read lots about the Disco Volante – https://www.touringsuperleggera.eu/en/models/alfa-romeo-disco-volante/ The pictures we referenced – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_Disco_Volante 10 things you don’t know about Jack Whitehall – https://www.bbcamerica.com/blogs/10-things-you-never-knew-about-jack-whitehall--16791 Defender 6x6 – http://www.foleysv.com/6x6.html This is the one I showed Brady – https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30b1Beqp/1990-land-rover-defender-110 You want an armored 6x6? – https://www.megaev.com/armored-mercedes-g63-amg-6x6/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 31:19


Tonight’s segments – The first Danish supercar, the Zenvo ST1, city cars trying desperately to burn enough fuel to avoid Chernobyl, and star in a reasonably priced car James Blunt.Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgearForbes chatting about the ST1 – https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2011/11/14/danish-delight-inside-the-1-8-million-zenvo-st1-supercar/#2f64cb1e371dHere’s the TS1 – https://www.motor1.com/news/138335/zenvo-ts1-gt-supercar-geneva/Danish car registration taxes – https://www.thelocal.dk/20151120/whats-the-deal-with-denmarks-car-registration-taxHere’s a thing if you want to read about James Blunt – https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jan/14/james-blunt-how-we-made-youre-beautifulDaily life in the exclusion zone – https://www.businessinsider.com/what-daily-life-inside-chernobyls-exclusion-zone-is-really-like-2019-4The Sandero is the perfect first car – https://drivetribe.com/p/heres-why-the-dacia-sandero-is-TaYAcp7qQqeYSfNCoyXKzQ?iid=G9p4aPQQTUCVhOimaZDFWgIs it chocolate? – https://kotaku.com/can-you-tell-whats-chocolate-and-what-isnt-asks-japa-1496174116Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 34:47


Tonight’s segments – Jezza playing 007 on a Quadski while Hammond races him in the Alfa 4C, a look at the British military might in Afghanistan, a disappointingly power-lap-free P1 review, and star in a reasonably priced car Tom Hiddleston.Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgearFCA murdered the 4C – https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/as-fca-skins-alfa-romeo-to-the-bones-the-4c-is-the-first-to-be-discontinued-ar186979.htmlThere’s a Quadski XL – https://newatlas.com/gibbs-two-seat-quadski-xl/32598/Info on Camp Bastion – https://www.army-technology.com/projects/campbastionarmybase/Tom Hiddleston apparently has a nice ass – https://www.thethings.com/tom-hiddleston-questionable-award/Rando P2 facts – https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/15-facts-mclaren-p1-hypercar-2910319/Street legal P1 GTR – https://www.thedrive.com/news/22677/the-first-mclaren-p1-gtr-ever-built-is-for-sale-and-its-street-legalHakkinen v. Schumacher at Spa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd0LMH6yijAThe P1 Dunsford video is MIA! – https://www.carscoops.com/2014/05/mclaren-p1-review-around-top-gear-track/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 21, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 29:55


Tonight’s segments – Faffing about in hot hatches (really, that’s it) and star in a reasonably priced car Hugh Bonneville.Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgearHugh Bonneville stuff – https://www.pbs.org/wnet/shakespeare-uncovered/profiles/profile-hugh-bonneville/Mk2 golf buyers guide – https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/buyers-guide-volkswagen-golf-gti-mk2Fiesta XR2I vs Fiesta ST – https://classicsworld.co.uk/news/ford-fiesta-xr2i-vs-ford-fiesta-st/How to steal a Corsa/Nova SRi – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-JB7n5CaGcShelsley Walsh Hill Climb – https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/Supermarket Sweep is back! – https://abc.com/shows/abc-new-shows/news/shows/supermarket-sweep-coming-to-abcFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 34:00


Tonight’s segments – A Range Rover Sport circle jerk, James cruising around in a double decker bus, Jezza finally driving the new F-Type, a tribute to “British” automobiles, and star in a reasonably priced car Mark Webber. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug on the Range Rover (not) Sport – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGXEv06QOyQ Bus news is boring – https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-51062969 More boring bus news – https://www.onlondon.co.uk/five-years-of-the-new-routemaster-how-has-boris-johnsons-hallmark-policy-fared/ Webber’s doing SRX now – https://www.cbssports.com/nascar/news/mark-webber-nine-time-formula-one-grand-prix-winner-joins-srx-series/ Webber’s audition – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBy6XRHPODQ&list=PLH_C6uQp5imztyxobjgACRrh6KzGcrhI0&index=52 May’s thoughts on the facelifted F Type – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwaFPndM_wU A quick history of the British car industry – https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-47330940 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 34:17


Tonight’s segments – The 991 Carrera S vs. the far superior Singer version of the 964, a quick stop at the Aventador Roadster before the real meat of the Sesto Elemento, some CUV caravan tow rigs, and star in a reasonably priced car Steven Tyler. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The best of the 991’s – https://www.motortrend.com/news/best-991-porsche-911-models-variants/ Owning a Singer – https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a667694/singer-custom-porsche-911-ridealong/ The Singler DLS OMG – https://jalopnik.com/the-singer-williams-dls-is-the-ultimate-carbon-fiber-vi-1827538039 FJ142 – https://www.icon4x4.com/reformer/pastprojects/5 This is the Land Cruiser, I didn’t win it – https://idaho.hibid.com/lot/72619983/1998-toyota-land-cruiser---4x4 This site is dumb – https://www.millionplus.com/luxury-market/cars/track/lamborghini-sesto-elemento/ Need for Speed cars – https://www.businessinsider.com/need-for-speed-cars-featured-in-movie-2014-1 2020 minivans ranked – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15087665/best-most-reliable-minivans/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 40:36


Tonight’s segments – A comparo between the SLS AMG Black and it’s very green electric brethren, the much awaited Hovervan, and star in a reasonably priced car Hugh Jackman. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Still the coolest – https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26858078/2014-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-black-series-for-sale/ Of course the SLS AMG Electric Drive broke a ring record – https://www.engadget.com/2013-06-07-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-electric-drive-breaks-nurburgring-record.html SLS AMG Electric Drive vs. Tesla P85D – https://smart-car.tech/blog/mercedesbenzslsamgvsteslasp85d/ Jackman and Rollo – https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-24353571 Wolverine diet – https://simple.life/blog/hugh-jackman-intermittent-fasting/#:~:text=While%20on%20the%20Wolverine%20diet,exercise%20several%20times%20per%20week. The Rock cheat meals – https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/8-times-dwayne-rock-johnson-was-cheat-meal-god/the-double-burgers/ Build a hovercraft – https://smart-car.tech/blog/mercedesbenzslsamgvsteslasp85d/ Build a more different hovercraft – https://sciencebob.com/build-a-hovercraft-you-can-ride/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 34:05


Tonight’s segments – A not-special-special in Spain driving “budget” convertibles and star in a reasonably priced car Benedict Cumberbatch. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Bumblebee Cringlepatch FACTS – https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/544006/facts-about-benedict-cumberbatch Martin Freeman actually wasn’t in Infinity War or Endgame – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0293509/ Brundlewidth Crabapple’s carjacking – https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/482744/Benedict-Cumberbatch-biography The Ciudad Real Airport is reopened – https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/11/16/welcome-to-the-1-billion-abandoned-ghost-airportthat-just-received-its-first-flight-after-nine-years/#55064b37ebc4 Another 458/R8/12C comparo – https://www.evo.co.uk/ferrari/458/13361/audi-r8-v10-plus-v-ferrari-458-v-mclaren-12c Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 35:04


Tonight’s segments – The crazy fast BAC Mono, the best taxi via the crucible of motorsport, a completely car free race through the BBC Center, a quick look at the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, and star in a reasonably priced car Ron Howard. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Baader-Meinhof – https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/baader-meinhof-phenomenon.htm Doug on the Mono – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFBMKk_tnp0 The new even crazier Mono – https://www.motortrend.com/news/bac-mono-turbo-photos-specs-details-price/ Doug on taxis – https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/05/whats-the-best-taxi/ Rush is free on Prime – https://smile.amazon.com/Rush-Chris-Hemsworth/dp/B00H967074/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1599786807&sr=1-13 BBC Television Centre (including a movie!) – https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/buildings/television-centre Here’s Statham’s F12 – https://enzari.com/2019/01/jason-stathams-ferrari-f12-berlinetta-listed-for-sale/ Doug on the F12 Berlinetta – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSHyG7ltAiA Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 20, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 46:54


Tonight’s segments – Another hot hatch comparo, a rental car v. America’s Cup racing sailboat race in New Zealand, and just a whole bunch of stars welcoming in our new reasonably priced car. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear 208 GTi’s got cheap – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-sub-7000-peugeot-208-gti-is-the-affordable-hot-hatch-you-didnt-consider/ Clio 200 vs. GT86 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUlNvovXtVc Fiesta ST vs. its big brother – https://drivetribe.com/p/can-the-ford-fiesta-st-give-the-VqdIi3h3S9-KpSeL4nLrFQ?iid=CkXAQDkPTx-0Y5bIezFUaw An overview of the AC45 – https://www.yachtingworld.com/news/ac45-meet-americas-cup-world-series-foiling-catamaran-87373 This AC45 is a bargain – https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2012/custom-ac45f-lux-3603590/ Ninety mile beach – https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/ninety-mile-beach/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode Special

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 42:04


Tonight’s segments – Africa special number 2! Find the source of the River Nile. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear 850R buyer’s guide – https://garagedreams.net/buyers-guide/volvo-850-t-5-t-5r-and-850r-buyers-guide-2020 If you feel like reading about the source of the Nile – https://geographical.co.uk/people/explorers/item/1799-the-unsettling-sources-of-the-nile Kampala traffic made a top 10 list – https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19716687 Transformers car stomp – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G6jvu9PHZA LOG – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQGPZTECYs LOG (3:17) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsjuLsKAEFA Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 36:42


Tonight’s segments – Racing the new Range Rover vs. an autonomous military vehicle, designing a car for the pensioners, and star in a reasonably priced car James McAvoy. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug on the Range Rover – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lU5E29cCiM The TerraMax – https://www.army-technology.com/projects/oshkosh-terramax-unmanned-ground-vehicle/ McAvoy in Men’s Journal – https://www.mensjournal.com/features/james-mcavoy-cover-story-mens-journal/ McAvoy movies, worst to best – https://www.goldderby.com/gallery/james-mcavoy-movies-10-greatest-films-ranked-from-worst-to-best/james-mcavoy-movies-ranked-atonement/ Cars for savvy seniors – https://www.consumerreports.org/elderly-driving/best-cars-for-every-life-stage-savvy-seniors/ And for UK savvy seniors – https://www.carkeys.co.uk/guides/10-best-cars-for-older-drivers Here’s the picture – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Multipla#/media/File:Fiat_Multipla_(2002)_(29392161886).jpg Here’s that $250k M3 – https://www.thedrive.com/news/35045/this-e30-bmw-m3-just-sold-for-250000-on-bring-a-trailer-your-brain-is-now-on-fire Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:33


Tonight’s segments – A hot hatch comparo between the Astra VXR, Focus ST, and Megane Cup 265, rando celebrities on a black screen question answer review of the new Cee’d, Hammond briefly driving the Mastretta MXT, and star in a reasonably priced car Lewis Hamilton. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Apparently the Regal GS is based on the Astra VXR – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/america-finally-gets-astra-vxr-as-a-buick/ The USA sucks at wagons – https://www.motortrend.com/news/hot-european-station-wagons-we-want-america/ This gray – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(third_generation)#/media/File:2017_Ford_Focus_ST-3_Turbo_Estate_2.0.jpg The craziest colors available in 2020 – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g28196287/wildest-paint-colors-for-sale/ Clapton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCptegOuCfM Screen Rant liked Live Free or Die Hard – https://screenrant.com/die-hard-movies-ranked-worst-best/ Mastretta didn’t do so hot business wise – https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/mexican-sports-car-company-mastretta-hits-problems Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 37:45


Tonight’s segments – A review and power lap in the Toyobaru twins, racing a GT500 across most of Europe, and star in a reasonably priced car Amy Macdonald. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Make your WRX RWD – http://eng.kaps-transmissions.com/products-rwd-conversion.html What’s the difference? – https://www.autotrader.com/car-reviews/2015-scion-fr-s-vs-2015-subaru-brz-whats-difference-241839 The BRZ STI is actually the BRZ TS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGBXNXdjcLo Underappreciating the CR-Z – https://jalopnik.com/maybe-weve-been-under-appreciating-the-honda-cr-z-1840799663 Amy Macdonald just sold all her cool cars – https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-singing-sensation-amy-macdonald-22113188 More on Amy’s history – https://drivetribe.com/p/check-out-amy-macdonalds-impressive-DahqEUHLRSa1DTTmEVZs4A?iid=Su6hiCCsRYa-8rEsP7p5BA Life with the GT500 – https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/life-with-gt500-2013-shelby-gt500 Doug on the new GT500 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTpkAXXM7c Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 24:13


Tonight’s segments – The US road trip (why isn’t this a special?), plus star in a reasonably priced car Mick Fleetwood. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Mick Fleetwood on Peter Green’s death – https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53541579 Band Governance with Mick Fleetwood – https://www.kornferry.com/insights/articles/649-band-governance-a-q-a-with-mick-fleetwood Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake (buy it!) – https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a33416722/the-vanquish-zagato-shooting-brake-is-the-coolest-aston-martin/ The story of the LFA – https://drivetribe.com/p/the-story-of-the-lexus-lfa-PJKADLIBRZ2DjW6XJrEt7A?iid=DDRIq-4qTumdkERaCSMZdw The history of the Viper – https://www.autoevolution.com/dodge/viper/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 19, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 39:44


Tonight’s segments – A proper look at the new Pagani Huayra, an awesomely inappropriate race in a Bentley Continental GT Speed, Jezza builds a super ultra mini car, plus star in a reasonably priced car Damian Lewis. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug on the Huayra – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnyPtKQKP3Y Here’s a guy talking about Huayra active aero - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN-JcpGYsCc And here’s Horatio Pagani giving a Huayra tour – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BzZb8IFlqA A 15 year on review of Dreamcatcher – https://thecomeback.com/films/dreamcatcher-movie-stephen-king-15th-anniversary.html A proper P45 review – https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/top-gear-technology-centre/p45 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 38:53


Tonight’s segments – The non-V10 F10 M5, James having a go in Chris Evans’ Ferrari 250 GT California, rallycross racing for less than the price of golf, plus star in a reasonably priced car Slash and bonus star Kimi Räikkönen. Episodes on Motor Trend – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear F10 M5 buyers guide – https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/car-reviews/bmw-f10-m5-buyers-guide/ A look at the M1 – https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/history-of-the-bmw-m1/ Africa Subaru – https://imgur.com/a/23ayG61 Covid has boogered up Kimi’s record – https://beyondtheflag.com/2020/07/05/formula-1-kimi-raikkonen-wouldve-broken-an-all-time-record-today/ Evans sold the 250 a couple years after this – https://petrolicious.com/articles/james-coburns-ferrari-250-gt-california-spyder-swb-is-up-for-sale-again Here’s a Slash video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZwlFxLt0Gs Guns N’ Roses is working on new material – https://www.loudersound.com/news/slash-has-been-focusing-on-new-guns-n-roses-material-during-lockdown You should go rallycross – https://www.scca.com/pages/i-want-to-rallycross Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 31:08


Tonight’s segments – The external combustion Brutus vs. the Bentley Spitfire, the boys experiencing life with track day cars as daily drivers, plus star in a reasonably priced car Alex James. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The Brutus made this awesome list – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/8-crazy-cars-with-ludicrously-large-engines/ The Bentley Spitfire was for sale – https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1080275_spitfire-engined-bentley-meteor-seen-on-top-gear-for-sale-video This article mentions Alex James – https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/sleaford-mods-jason-williamson-interview-alex-james-noel-gallagher-robbie-williams-2693412 The R500 was replaced by this monster – https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a5388/first-drive-of-the-manic-caterham-seven-620r/ The new X-bow GTX is just a car now – https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/27/ktm-x-bow-gtx-gt2-race-car/ The 3 wheeler Cannonball – https://www.thedrive.com/article/922/i-set-the-l-a-to-n-y-record-in-a-morgan-3-wheeler Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 37:19


Tonight’s segments – A self-aware car vs. not car with a Skoda racing a jet man, a comparison between the Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale and the C63 AMG Black, a farewell to Saab, plus star in a reasonably priced car Matt Smith. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Yves no longer needs to be dropped – https://newatlas.com/aircraft/jetman-yves-rossy-vtol-ground-takeoff/ Yves’s story – https://www.wired.com/2013/07/how-to-fly-like-jetman/ MC Stradale clichés – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/why-the-maserati-mc-stradale-is-the-biggest-motoring-cliche-ever/ Doug on the C63 AMG Black – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwyhK7jPyM BBC America thinks you should love Matt Smith – https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2016/02/10-reasons-we-love-matt-smith Doug on the 9-5 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj2DtHCCa0c Saab’s murder – https://www.automobilemag.com/news/anatomy-of-a-murder-saab-history-feature/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 44:43


Tonight’s segments – James and Brain Johnson discussing the merits of the Fisker Karma and Thunderguts, Clarkson comparing the Ferrari FF and Continental GT V8 in the frozen north, the boys make offroad mobility scooters, plus star in a reasonably priced car Michael Fassbender. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Brian Johnson’s AC/DC origin story – https://ultimateclassicrock.com/brian-johnson-joins-acdc/ Doug on the Fisker – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfg4ZG1dZW4 Fisker’s back at it – https://www.fiskerinc.com/about/ The funky FF transmission – https://web.archive.org/web/20110413184756/http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/03/il-geek-out-ferrari-ff-4rm-all-wheel-drive-system.html 10 best Fassbender movies – https://screenrant.com/michael-fassbender-movies-best-rotten-tomatoes/ The current lot of off road mobility scooters – https://www.byways.org/best-outdoor-mobility-scooters/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 34:15


Tonight’s segments – An arbitrary comparison between the Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring and the Fiat Panda, filming a car chase for The Sweeney, plus star in a reasonably priced car Ryan Reynolds. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Used Corsa VXR Nürburgring buyers guide – https://www.autocar.co.uk./car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-vauxhall-corsa-vxr-nurburgring Here’s fifth gear putting a Panda against a Ferrari – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnZ5-T4hvxQ The Panda is the best car of all time – https://drivetribe.com/p/fiat-panda-the-greatest-car-of-FVJuK2oTRSqqW5MMVBN5kQ?iid=E48Yts8rR1aoqNIKo5_wUQ Ryan Reynolds movies ranked – https://www.insider.com/all-of-ryan-reynolds-movies-ranked-by-critics Free Guy preview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2m-08cOAbc The Sweeney Rotten Tomatoes – https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_sweeney They were going to make a sequel – https://www.indiewire.com/2012/01/sequel-to-ray-winstone-tv-revival-the-sweeney-already-in-the-works-before-first-film-is-released-254626/ Luda on FnF – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1im1Q5iJ5i4 Rapper net worth – https://wealthygorilla.com/top-20-richest-rappers-world/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 44:08


Tonight’s segments – The American goes to visit the most American of motorsports, the Mercedes SLS AMG loses its top and gains a place on the power lap board, James and Jeremy check out some comical copies of cars in China, plus star in a reasonably priced car Matt LeBlanc. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The 21st amendment repealed prohibition Nascar history for the uninformed – https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/history/nascar-bootleggers.htm Juan Pablo Montoya has a great racing history – https://beyondtheflag.com/2019/10/24/juan-pablo-montoya-greatest-driver-modern-era/ Here’s the gif – https://gfycat.com/personalinferiorhorsefly A lot of people don’t like the SLS AMG Roadster – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster-was-the-most-disappointing-performance-car-ive-driven/ Hagerty likes the X1/9 – https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/1974-82-fiat-x19-heating-up/ Here’s a ton about Chinese car history – http://chinacarhistory.com/ Some highlights of China’s first car museum – https://www.autocar.co.uk./car-news/features/real-stars-chinas-first-dedicated-car-museum Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 43:37


Tonight’s segments – Basically a special with the Italian supercar challenge, plus star in a reasonably priced car will.i.am. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear A bit of background on the Delorean – https://autowise.com/the-will-i-am-iamauto-delorean-chasing-a-dream/ 2 Chainz got a good look at it – https://www.gq.com/video/watch/most-expensivest-shit-2-chainz-geeks-out-over-a-500k-delorean-by-west-coast-customs Here’s J. Rey Soul, who appears to be Fergie’s replacement – https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9386742/j-rey-soul-black-eyed-peas-interview Brady was right about the Lambo fires – https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15343299/lamborghini-aventador-finally-recalled-for-engine-fires-including-ultra-rare-veneno-models/ Rubens’ crash – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08xCZdj6VfY Here’s a bunch of info on Imola – https://www.racingcircuits.info/europe/italy/imola.html#.XtpMUkVKg2w Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 18, India Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 50:29


Tonight’s segments – India Special! Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Silver Shadow – Affordable Luxury or Money Pit? – https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/rolls-royce-silver-shadow-affordable-luxury-or-money-pit/ Doug on the XJS V12 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqVvFOPjWxg Motor Trend on the Mini – https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mini/cooper/2002/2000-mini-cooper-sport/ Dabbawala history – https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170114-the-125-year-old-network-that-keeps-mumbai-going There’s a dabbawalla romance movie – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2350496/ Six sigma is 3.4 defects per million Car and Driver on the Tata Nano – https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15147047/2009-tata-nano-review/ India’s deaths are way down during ‘rona – https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/27/845352185/despite-the-pandemic-india-sees-a-drop-in-mortality-under-lockdown Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 39:03


Tonight’s segments – A first look and hot lap in the new flagship Lamborghini Aventador, Jezza and Captain Slow faff about near the sea in electric cars, the former Stig returns to help a group of injured war veterans in a rally, and star in a reasonably priced car Louis Walsh. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Aventador model timeline – https://www.autoevolution.com/lamborghini/aventador/ 350GT – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_350_GT The Sian won’t be the new flagship, but it’s cool – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/lamborghini/sian/ Why aren’t you buying an EV – https://drivetribe.com/p/why-arent-you-buying-an-electric-f-I-Kx9RRpStDbcYarOR2w?iid=NHWTG7_CT9-JWMk9_qQZZw There aren’t any Louis Walsh stories worth putting here. Race2Recovery did finish Dakar – https://www.inmarsat.com/news/race2recovery-make-history-by-finishing-dakar-rally/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 39:52


TGR Episode 137 (S17E5) Tonight’s segments – Making a 70’s cop show intro with a restomod Jensen Interceptor, a track day special Lotus T125, knocking down buildings for reasons, and star in a reasonably priced car Bob Geldof. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear The GKN FFF-100 is the Interceptor you’ve never heard of – https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a1707431/ultimate-jensen-interceptor/ The Jensen Fast 6 race – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCXGNTvIL3g Prowler with a 2JZ – https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=12981 Prowler with a Hellcat V8 – https://www.thedrive.com/news/23865/this-hellcat-swapped-1999-plymouth-prowler-rights-a-historic-wrong Top 15 car names – https://www.motortrend.com/news/cool-car-names/ The whole Interceptor segment – https://www.topgear.com/videos/jeremy-clarkson/jensen-interceptor-series-17-episode-5 Champagne and Bullshit – https://www.thedrive.com/opinion/6346/champagne-and-bullshit-the-costly-failure-of-the-terrifying-lotus-t125 Evija – https://www.caranddriver.com/lotus/evija Some stuff to read about Geldof – https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com./story/entertainment/2020/04/14/bob-geldof-boomtown-rats-live-aid-citizens-of-boomtown/2971072001/ Go buy used military equipment – https://www.govplanet.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 35:44


Tonight’s segments – A “comparison” between the Jag XKR-S and the Nissan GT-R, a challenge to replace the mediocrity of public trains, and star in a reasonably priced car Rowan Atkinson. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear This guy thinks the XKR-S is a future classic – https://drivetribe.com/p/the-jaguar-xkr-s-is-a-future-classic-esjltRwETRCY8U_zeDg-2g?iid=TEo8y7wNQe6UvkLAh5g_GA They made an XKR-S GT – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15109672/jaguar-xkr-s-gt-at-lightning-lap-2014-feature/ Changes in the GT-R over the years – https://www.atpcars.co.uk/news/the-differences-between-nissan-r35-gtr-models-1358 There were follow up inspections on the 850 – https://www.topgear.com/car-news/inspection-hammonds-%C2%A36k-850ci And the CL600 – https://www.topgear.com/car-news/inspection-jeremy%E2%80%99s-%C2%A36995-cl600 Some of Rowan’s best cars – https://drivetribe.com/p/how-many-cars-does-rowan-atkinson-KMWZnTHdQ96wuuL6WsCYfQ?iid=ay-ArRXkRGOk5xbkUZO9ag Top Gear Trains part 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkpCzp0CmjY And part 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMWBPrFVwLk Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 46:10


Tonight’s segments – A first look and power lap of the Mclaren MP4-12C, Captain Slow trundling about in the Nevada desert in an Evoque, Hammond and Jezza trying to get a proper car for cheaper than a new Nissan Pixo, and star in a reasonably priced car Sebastian Vettel. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug talks MP4-12C – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3eivpRCj7w Driving a 5 year old 12C – https://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/mclaren-manufacturers/mclaren-mp4-12c-review-what-s-it-like-to-drive-a-5-year-old-supercar Here’s a fun list of coefficients of drag – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient#Typical_drag_coefficients The Clarkson Evoque review – https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/clarkson/the-clarkson-review-range-rover-evoque-2011/ Seb hates social media – https://www.planetf1.com/news/sebastian-vettel-social-media/ Vettel’s top 10 radio moments – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJbhmPZCy5o Go buy Mother’s – https://mothers.com/ Here’s Jim Bjork’s awesome C4 on insta – https://www.instagram.com/by_bjork/?hl=en 850i RCR – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_SknARfADQ Nothing Says “F*** You” Like A Mercedes-Benz CL600 – https://dougdemuro.kinja.com/nothing-says-f-you-like-a-mercedes-benz-cl600-1350495418 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 39:52


Tonight’s segments – The oft forgotten and quickly shelved Aston Martin Virage, 2 hot hatches and dumb Hammond touring around Italy, and star in a reasonably priced car Ross Noble. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear They right – https://jalopnik.com/youve-already-forgotten-about-the-aston-martin-virage-1826610171 Hoovie’s Rapide – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJsaaMvFSuQ Ranking the coolest Astons – https://www.hotcars.com/coolest-aston-martin-models-ranked/ Ross Noble has a lockdown show – https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/apr/21/ross-noble-lockdown-lounge-online-comedy-webcast Red Bull Romaniacs – https://www.redbullromaniacs.com/ The DS3 is apparently no longer a Citroen (?) – https://www.citroen.co.uk/citroen-ds3-breaks-free-to-become-ds-3 Here’s the full ’96 Monaco Grand Prix – https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-live-join-our-stream-of-the-brilliantly-chaotic-1996-monaco-grand-prix.2uA491nbhQADXTnFJVJndx.html Ecclestone f**ks – https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/motorsport/bernie-ecclestone-father-scli-intl-gbr-spt/index.html Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 17, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 46:51


Tonight’s segments – Hammond terrorizes South Africa in a Marauder, the objectively fantastic BMW 1M, returning to Lillehammer for car vs. Skeleton racing, celebrating 50 years of the Jaguar E type, and star in a reasonably priced car Alice Cooper. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Mercury Marauder RCR – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTJq7WU0VdU Marauder segment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDoRmT0iRic Go have fun on How Many Left – https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/ The greatest M car ever made? – https://www.stratstone.com/spotlight/bmw-1m-the-greatest-bmw-m-car-ever-made/ Alice Coopers cars – https://www.alicecoopercollection.com/2016-02-02-07-07-32/my-cars That stupid Zephyr sold for $104k – https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1939-LINCOLN-ZEPHYR-CUSTOM-RE-CREATION-COUPE-82740 Kris Meeke just retired – https://us.motorsport.com/wrc/news/meeke-finished-toyota-dakar-despres/4624422/ Eagle Speedster – https://www.eaglegb.com/9/eagle-speedster What is a restomod? – https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/what-is-a-restomod/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 32:43


Tonight’s segments – An unfortunately disappointing comparison of the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40, Clarkson racing “God” across the country, James faffs about in a lunar rover, and star in a reasonably priced car John Prescott. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear It won’t last long but this episode is on Facebook of all places – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=279211169572576 A period 959 v. F40 review – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/comparison/2012/ferrari-f40-vs-porsche-959-car-magazine-july-1988-another-world/ Doug on the 959 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxBzTVoFHXQ And Doug on the F40 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mZdkfEeJH4 Here’s John Prescotts phone number – https://members.parliament.uk/member/374/contact It was the Juke R – https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15121328/nissan-juke-r-first-drive-review/ Nasa’s SEV page – https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/technology/space_exploration_vehicle/index.html Another driving review of the SEV – https://www.businessinsider.com/i-drove-a-vehicle-nasa-wants-to-2015-12#the-sev-has-a-number-of-advanced-features-compared-to-the-last-manned-space-car-the-lunar-rover-for-starters-it-has-an-enclosed-pressurized-cabin-complete-with-sleeping-and-sanitary-facilities-which-can-accommodate-two-astronauts-for-up-to-14-consecutive-days--thats-a-lot-of-time-to-explore-3 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 24:26


Tonight’s segments – A kinda backwards review of the Audi RS5 and BMW M3 Competition Pack, dicking around with a flamethrower on a makeshift snow plow, and star in a reasonably priced car Amber Heard. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Matt Farah on the M3 Comp Pack – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFva5Z8hio8 RS5 long term review – https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/audi/audi-rs5-2011-long-term-test-review/ Here’s dumb Amber Heard news – https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/03/johnny-depp-amber-heard-lawsuit-coronavirus Forehead Tittaes – https://www.funnyordie.com/2010/3/9/17709174/forehead-tittaes-w-marion-cotillard Some DIY snow plow ideas – http://bestride.com/news/entertainment/no-plow-no-problem-weve-got-you-covered-with-these-diy-plow-ideas Here’s other people cringing about this episode – https://metro.co.uk/2011/02/20/top-gear-series-16-episode-5-tv-review-640689/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 28:09


Tonight’s segments – The “swansong” of the Zonda (the R) takes a power lap, the boys compare used 80’s BMW 325i’s, and stars in a reasonably priced car Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear This seems like a waste of a Zonda R – https://hauteliving.com/2018/07/1-5-million-pagani-zonda-r-mounted-miami-residence/659338/ Clarkson’s review of the R – https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/the-clarkson-review-pagani-zonda-r-2010/ Every Zonda ever made – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/nko2rqj/ $1800 E30 325i – https://jalopnik.com/i-wanted-a-bmw-e30-so-badly-i-bought-one-full-of-hidden-1827983271 On the other side of the spectrum, $66k E30 325i – https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/14/1991-bmw-325i-sport-sells-for-a-record-66k Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 29:10


Tonight’s segments – Three unobtainable hatchbacks for some reason, three luxury (well two and a Yugo) mobster cars in Albania, and star in a reasonably priced car Jonathan Ross. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear More details on the actual changes to the Cosworth CS400 – https://www.motortrend.com/news/cosworths-monster-full-details-of-subaru-cosworth-wrx-sti-cs400-revealed-7748/ They (maybe?) made another RS500 – https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15101157/2018-ford-focus-rs500-spied-news/ 500hp classic mini – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp4jpZNj1Wk PCP=performance concept prototype – https://www.evo.co.uk/volvo/c30/6846/volvo-c30-polestar-review Here’s the Ghost Zenith collection – https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/rolls-royce-ghost-zenith-collection-2863453/ The S65 AMG also has a final edition – https://www.motor1.com/news/307704/mercedes-amg-s65-final-edition/ Doug on the Yugo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN4UhS8cFTk Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 36:34


Tonight’s segments – A perhaps poorly named Ferrari (the 599 GTO), Top Gear Ashes with the Aussies, and star in a reasonably priced car Boris Becker. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Doug talks 599 GTO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYiZolpcOow The options list for the 599 GTO – https://www.motor1.com/news/20822/ferrari-599-gto-price-list-leaked/ No pop-ups (keep scrolling) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Testarossa#/media/File:Ferrari_512_M_(33395184863).jpg Boris Becker’s recent life has been bumpy – https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jun/24/boris-becker-auction-bankrupt-divorce-false-diplomatic-passport The Ashes explained – https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/23241494 I tried to find the Australian episode.  No dice – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_Australia:_Ashes_Special Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 32:27


Tonight’s segments – Captain slow pilots the new high dollar Ariel Atom V8, Jezza makes a case for the Skoda Yeti’s supremacy, a “race” between a 911 and gravity, and star in a reasonably priced car John Bishop. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Crazy John Hartley engines – https://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562068.htm Atom V8 vs. Large Hadron Collider – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15122126/smashing-atom-ariel-atom-v8-vs-large-hadron-collider-feature/ Here’s an 88lb 400hp Nissan engine – https://newatlas.com/nissan-zeod-rc-engine/30611/ John Bishop on fatherhood because I didn’t find much else – https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/john-bishop-family-interview Here’s the new 911 Turbo S Cab with a bitchin light bar – https://www.motor1.com/news/287559/porsche-911-turbo-s-cabrio-spied/ 7 cars that are faster than gravity – https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g560/7-cars-that-could-win-a-drag-race-against-gravity/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 16, Episode 0

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 41:05


Tonight’s segments – Middle East Special! Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Vegas Sports Mob – https://www.facebook.com/VegasSportsMob/ The Barchetta 25 years on – http://autodesignmagazine.com/en/2020/01/la-fiat-barchetta-compie-25-anni/ NB Miata retro review – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syp5huOx5dI A lot of words about the Z3 – https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/09/06/bmw-z3-finally-getting-its-due What are frankincense and myrrh? – https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/question283.htm How to bulletproof a car – https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a16579760/how-to-bulletproof-a-car-feature/ Iraqi amusement parks – https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294000-Activities-c52-Iraq.html MOST STUF OREOS – https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23652989/most-stuf-oreos-are-coming/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 15/16, Episode 1/00

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 36:10


Tonight’s segments – A special that’s not called a special (US east coast road trip) and star in a reasonably priced car Danny Boyle. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes – https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes It wasn’t Drive Like Hell, it was Drive Angry – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502404/ An essential guide to Danny Boyle films – http://exclaim.ca/film/article/an_essential_guide_to_danny_boyle_films Doug on the SLS AMG – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B0uUg0GKTg The Sharkwerks 997.2 GT3 tuning guide – https://www.sharkwerks.com/tuning-guides/997.2-gt3-2010-2011 EAG is messing with the 458 transmission as well – https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/05/ferrari-458-six-speed-manual-european-auto-group/ Ben Collins’s book – https://smile.amazon.com/Man-White-Suit-Stig-Mans-ebook/dp/B00433SXR2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=7IMIKBPUGBXS James’s yoga experience – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jpuveAGFKg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Tonight’s segments – A special that’s not called a special (US east coast road trip) and star in a reasonably priced car Danny Boyle. Episodes are finally on Motor Trend! – https://www.motortrendondemand.com/topgear Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes – https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes It wasn’t Drive Like Hell, it was Drive Angry – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502404/ An essential guide to Danny Boyle films – http://exclaim.ca/film/article/an_essential_guide_to_danny_boyle_films Doug on the SLS AMG – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B0uUg0GKTg The Sharkwerks 997.2 GT3 tuning guide – https://www.sharkwerks.com/tuning-guides/997.2-gt3-2010-2011 EAG is messing with the 458 transmission as well – https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/05/ferrari-458-six-speed-manual-european-auto-group/ Ben Collins’s book – https://smile.amazon.com/Man-White-Suit-Stig-Mans-ebook/dp/B00433SXR2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=7IMIKBPUGBXS James’s yoga experience – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jpuveAGFKg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Top Gear Rearview - Series 15, Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 37:28


Tonight’s segments – The game changing Ferrari 458 Italia, proving the supremacy of British roadsters for

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