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Spike Feresten is a television writer, screenwriter, comedian and television personality, who is best known for his work on Seinfeld, writing for David Letterman, and hosting the late night Talkshow with Spike Feresten from 2006 to 2009 on Fox. He is the former host of Esquire Network's series Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the podcast Spike's Car Radio with Paul Zuckerman. He was also a screenwriter for the 2007 animated film Bee Movie. His career took on a Hollywood fable quality when his job as the receptionist for "Saturday Night Live" led him to pass jokes he had written to "Weekend Update's" Dennis Miller. Eventually, Feresten's full-time job at SNL led to a staff-writing position in 1990 at "Late Night with David Letterman," where he wrote for five years and earned five Emmy nominations.
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MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with comedian, car enthusiast & fellow podcaster Spike Feresten! Hear why this Porsche collector is now an EV convert! Spike details his experience playing "Car Matchmaker" for his wife, and why he said, "all roads lead to the Tesla Model Y for a number of reasons". Spike details the revolutionized "dealership" experience, what he loves about EVs, charging & range anxiety, auto-pilot, and why he agrees that electrification in your life is InEVitable!
Spike, Matt Farah and Zuckerman help listeners with their car buying questions.
Spike is the host of "Spike's Car Radio", creator of the TV show, "Car Matchmaker", a collector of fine Porsches and watches, and a former writer on "Seinfeld."www.podcastone.com/spikes-car-radioThis show is also a video: https://youtu.be/Y7FCSnXFR4IFollow us!T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @spikeferestenIG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @spikeferestenNEW SHIRTS!https://www.blipshift.com/tst
Spike is the host of "Spike's Car Radio", creator of the TV show, "Car Matchmaker", a collector of fine Porsches and watches, and a former writer on "Seinfeld."www.podcastone.com/spikes-car-radioThis show is also a video: https://youtu.be/-GOpgHECb5UFollow us!T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @spikeferestenIG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @spikeferestenNEW SHIRTS!https://www.blipshift.com/tst
We are joined by Talking Watches alum Spike Feresten for our first live show, recorded in Los Angeles. The panel (also featuring Ben Clymer, James Stacey, and host Stephen Pulvirent) talks about Spike's career, his favorite watch/car pairings, the origins of Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi", and much more. Enjoy. Show Notes (2:49) Talking Watches With Spike Feresten (5:00) Spike's Tag Heuer 2000 (24:48) Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten Season 3 trailer (29:24) Ben on Spike's podcast (30:00) Ben's yellow gold 6263 Daytona (39:00) James on the new U1 divers from Unimatic (45:10) Spike's Wrist Check (45:40) Example of a Monte Carlo Black Home Plate (55:30) Example of a 6239 "Double Swiss" (55:30) Ben on the Patek Philippe 2526 white gold (57:20) Stephen on the Philippe Dufour Duality (1:02:30) Hodinkee Radio with Om Malik
The boys are back in the Airbnb compound! Brought to you by the dogmatic CastBox (0:00 - 3:52). Better Halves Quiz Show part 2: Who knows Kelly better - Rossi or Becky? Our guys made it through part 1 unscathed, but will they be single after part 2? Also announcing our first live podcast recording on Carb Day at the Indy 500 (3:26 - 13:22). Spike Feresten hosts Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten and Spike's Car Radio, and in past lives has written for Seinfeld, David Letterman, and The Dana Carvey Show. He discusses cheating in charity racing events with David Letterman, his intro to the writing world and the soup nazi, buying cars with Seinfeld, and his roots in bad Boston accents (13:23 - 45:18). Lightning Round: Fastest you've ever driven and what's your favorite movie about cars? (45:19 - 50:15). Battle Royale: Who would win in a match of SNL cast memers? (50:16 - 57:55). Race Recap: A general discussion of the INDYCAR Grand Prix (5/12) with Marco Andretti, Rossi & Thim (57:56 - 1:02:08). Tune in next week! Credits and Outro (1:02:09 - 1:03:51).+++Off Track with Hinch and Rossi is brought to you by CastBox. Download the app today at castbox.fm.Follow us on Twitter at @askofftrack for details on our live show at this year's Indy 500 Carb Day (May 25th).Off Track is produced by The Podglomerate. You can find other Podglomerate shows at thepodglomerate.com.+++The music you heard in this episode comes from:Ryan Dann of Holland Patent Public Library. You can find him online at hollandpatentpubliclibrary.com. Music also provided by Breakmaster Cylinder. Let us know if you can find him online. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Spike talks his love of cars, writing on "Seinfeld" and famous episodes he wrote like, "The Soup Nazi," his weekend drives with Jerry Seinfeld, how Letterman got him into cars and more.
This week, Spike Feresten stops into the Car Stories studio to talk about how working with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman channeled his passion for cars aka "Porsche". He also gives Kyle and James his insider tips on flipping cars and what ultimately led to his own show, Car Matchmaker.
Spike joins the guys to talk about his early interest in cars, his writing career and the future of Car Matchmaker. He also adds perspective to the debate for Michael in PA, and answers listener questions about his love of Porsches, the next collectible and Seinfeld's cool collection. Please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or www.everydaydriver.com with your own debate...
8 time emmy nominated Writer and fellow Podcast host Spike Feresten joins Brandi to talk about his love of RHOBH, raising two boys, his show Car Matchmaker, being friends with Seinfeld, and his new podcast Spikes Car Radio.
8 time emmy nominated Writer and fellow Podcast host Spike Feresten joins Brandi to talk about his love of RHOBH, raising two boys, his show Car Matchmaker, being friends with Seinfeld, and his new podcast Spikes Car Radio.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spike Feresten is the co-CEO at Hangar 56 Media. He is a past Automotive Emoter at Esquire Network where he had three successful seasons on the TV show Car Matchmaker. He is a former presenter at FOX Television Studios, he was a Writer/Producer at the TV show Seinfeld where he earned three Emmy nominations, and on Late Night with David Letterman where he earned five Emmy nominations. Today Spike is launching a new project, it’s a cars and comedy podcast titled Spike’s Car Radio. He records live from the porch of his favorite breakfast spot, the Malibu Kitchen, from 10:00 AM till noon on Sundays, where you’ll frequently see one of his cool old cars parked about front. He’ll answer all of your Car Matchmaking questions and talk about cars over a cup of coffee and a tasty breakfast.
Spike Feresten (Seinfeld, Talkshow with Spike Feresten, Car Matchmaker) stops by to talk about nicknames, childhood mischief, going to Berklee School of Music and realizing it was a mistake, being silly and getting paid for it, working for Letterman and SNL, dealing with the real soup nazi in New York, writing the "Soup Nazi" Seinfeld script, realizing there was a pattern to the way his relationships ended, therapy, his love of cars, his batting average on Car Matchmaker and car advice in general. We also took listener questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
Car Matchmaker's Spike Feresten joins Adam and Matt for a podcast about car auctions, Porsches, and having the same car as your girlfriend. Watch new episodes of 'Car Matchmaker' Wednesdays at 9/8c on Esquire NetworkFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @CarCastShow.CarCastShow.comHosts: Adam Carolla and Matt D'AndriaProducer: Chris LaxamanaEngineer: Caelan Biehn
Spike Feresten reluctantly agreed to meet the Night Time Show crew in an abandoned house on the edge of town to record this episode. Upon arrival, Announcer Mike Black, Producer Matt Walker and Host Stephen Kramer Glickman tied Spike Feresten to a chair and badgered him with questions about his childhood, his work on SEINFELD and how it felt introducing his parents to David Letterman. By the end of the episode...everyone was best friends and no one threatened legal action...I promise. Tie those knots tight....IT'S TIME FOR THE NIGHT TIME SHOW!!!!!
This week we're joined by Larry Chen (@driftfotos) of Speedhunters and friend of the show Spike Feresten (@spikeferesten) of Car Matchmaker. This week we talk about Larry's experience traveling to the Gatebil festivil in Norway. Spike and Larry predictably dote upon Porsche, Spike tells us about throwing out the first pitch at Dodger stadium. We learn all about Tommy Lasorda's testicles and Larry gives us a lot of insight into RWB.
Comedy Writing Legend Spike Feresten (Seinfeld, Letterman, SNL, Talk Show w/ Spike Feresten, Car Matchmaker) joins Kevin & Steve to talk writing, creating the Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" episode, writing jokes for Dennis Miller, David Letterman & Dana Carvey, what it's like to host a late night talk show, rare cars, making your Dad laugh, multi cam vs. single cam sitcoms and MORE. ENJOY THE CHEW!
(07-02-2016) - Comedian, and Host of Esquires "Car Matchmaker" on how his Dad's odd car choices (Ford Granada, Velour) affected his, on working with Car Guys like David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld, and the guest of the show that will NEVER air on "Car Matchmaker"
Spike Ferensten joins Adam and Matt this week on CarCast. He explains how his show 'Car Matchmaker' originated and gives examples of some of the cars he's recommended to people on and off the show. The trio also answer listener phone questions about Adam racing in Lime Rock, the value of British cars, and carburetors. Watch Spike host 'Car Matchmaker' Wednesdays at 9/8c on Esquire Network. And find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @SpikeFerensten. For photos referenced in the show, visit CarCastShow.com WATCH our videos of Adam and Matt showcasing cars inh the new Carcast Garage. Recent cars include the Galpin Rocket Mustang, Nissan GT-R NISMO, BMW M4, and Rolls-Royce Wraith! - CarCastShow.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at CarCastShow. CarCastShow.com Hosts: Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria Producer: Chris Laxamana
Spike Feresten is the host of Esquire Network’s Car Mathmaker now entering its second season. Spike calls upon his years as an automotive expert to match the right car with the show’s guest. His career as a television comic writer is decades long and he’s wrote for Saturday Night Live. He’s written for David Letterman where he earned five Emmy nominations. Spike also wrote for the groundbreaking sitcom Seinfeld where he became Supervising Producer and garnered three additional Emmy nominations, one for the famous Soup Nazi episode. He’s hosted his own late night series Talkshow with Spike Feresten and he’s known as an expert in the automotive world. Spike continues to write and work in television and movies and he’s always looking for that perfect car.
This week we're joined in studio by Spike Feresten (@SpikeFeresten) host of Car Matchmaker on Esquire. We cover Spike's deep love of Porsches, his time working with Jerry Seinfeld and cheating at gokart racing with David Letterman for the Late Show Team. In addition we talk Pebble Beach, the spite of Ferrari, Barn Finds and Matt cracks the wheels on his Corvette for a 3rd time.
Our guest this week is renowned comedy writer, car lover, and Fox talk-show all-star Spike Feresten. You may know him from his work providing the funny to shows like Saturday Night Live, Late Night and The Late Show with David Letterman, and Seinfeld, as well as many other programs.Now Spike is using his love of cars to help folks find the perfect automotive match. His show is called Car Matchmaker, and it runs on Esquire. Feresten shows folks a variety of cars that he thinks would be the ideal fit for them, and this can range from a new Mercedes-Benz GLK to a Buick Grand National.On the latest episode of Car Matchmaker, Spike's brother turns to him for help. Feresten gets a helping hand from Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Will Forte, and Seth Meyers in the first hour-long episode of Car Matchmaker. It's a show that perfectly bridges the automotive gap between enthusiasts and normal folk who don't obsess over all-things automotive.You'll laugh, you'll cry... actually, if you cry you probably have some other issue, because you should just laugh. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support
Our guest this week is renowned comedy writer, car lover, and Fox talk-show all-star Spike Feresten. You may know him from his work providing the funny to shows like Saturday Night Live, Late Night and The Late Show with David Letterman, and Seinfeld, as well as many other programs.Now Spike is using his love of cars to help folks find the perfect automotive match. His show is called Car Matchmaker, and it runs on Esquire. Feresten shows folks a variety of cars that he thinks would be the ideal fit for them, and this can range from a new Mercedes-Benz GLK to a Buick Grand National.On the latest episode of Car Matchmaker, Spike's brother turns to him for help. Feresten gets a helping hand from Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Will Forte, and Seth Meyers in the first hour-long episode of Car Matchmaker. It's a show that perfectly bridges the automotive gap between enthusiasts and normal folk who don't obsess over all-things automotive.You'll laugh, you'll cry... actually, if you cry you probably have some other issue, because you should just laugh.
Writer /host Spike Feresten chats with Chris about his first Emmy experience, starting his career as an intern at NBC and tells numerous stories from his time as writer on Seinfeld and Late Show with David Letterman. He also talks about his new show Car Matchmaker on Esquire Network and the art of pairing someone with the perfect car!