The Intercooler
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel 333 episodes Nov 9, 2026
The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel.
Episodes
Ronin: the greatest car chase ever? #339
Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger break down the legendary car chases in the movie Ronin (1998). How were they achieved, and which actors did their own driving? What made Ronin perhaps the first - and last - movie to shoot its car chases this way?--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories,
Is fast actually fun? From the Mercedes-AMG One to garden lawn mowers #338
Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss how and why we've developed this idea that going fast is fun. Is it always true? Perhaps recent experiences in a Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale and Mercedes-AMG One might help answer the question... --------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podca
The nerdiest engine chat ever? With Alpine A110 chief engineer David Twohig #337
WTF is an engine? How does it work? And how can we make them better? Those are the simple questions Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel attempt to put to Ti contributor and stellar car engineer David Twohig. Do let us know if this is the kind of chat you would like more of... (or not).--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be intere
Autocar x Ti | Live: Matt Prior and Steve Cropley
Live from the Bicester Scramble, Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel speak to Matt Prior and Steve Cropley from Autocar (and the My Week in Cars podcast) about the changing nature of automotive journalism. We round off with guest James Turner from Sports Purpose to review the current state of the sports and enthusiast car market. --------------------------------------------------------------Love cars?
The Elise, Evoque, Corvette and... Popemobile | Live: car designer Julian Thomson #335
Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger are joined by legendary car designer Julian Thomson, to talk through his life in cars – both those he's owned, and designed.--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 3
Live: Auctions with passion – Alex Porter on BaT UK #334
Live from the Bicester Scramble, Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel interview Alex Porter, Operations Director of Bring a Trailer - to talk about his favourite car at the show, why he's bought a 1962 Lotus Elite and what it's like working every day on your passion. And don't miss the post-script, where Gez pitches Andrew a new feature for the podcast: Dungeons & Wagons. -------------
The return of tactile interaction #333
Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger are joined by Ti contributor Ollie Marriage, to discuss trips to Maranello to experience top secret Ferrari products, the return of the manual gearbox and why we are now at 'low button'.--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos
Alternative forms of combustion #332
Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger reflect on the six years of the podcast to date, introduce a gentle evolution of the format, and take on the many alternative forms of combustion – a subject so huge it may take two episodes.--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we
From one cylinder through to 18, the best engines we've ever experienced #331
Dan Prosser, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss the very best engines they've experienced of every configuration possible, from one-cylinder thumpers to the immense W16s inside the latest Bugatti.--------------------------------------------------------------Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd
Our favourite restomods from £20k to £2m (and we have news...)
The marketplace for restomods seems to be exploding, with press coverage of ever newer cars receiving the treatment every week. What makes a restomod, and if we were given half a million to spend, which would we choose? There also happens to be no shortage of news to announce, from partnerships, to merch, new car related brain-teasers on the website and even more accessible Ti membership. Vis
Why the new Grand Tour will be a hit (and how should the BBC bring back Top Gear?) #329
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Gez Medinger to discuss last week's podcast interview with the new hosts of the Grand Tour, James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois. We've not seen an episode yet, but the show looks like it's going to be great. And exactly how should the BBC reboot the golden goose that was Top Gear? What's the future for cars on TV?Use coupon code pod20
The new Grand Tour hosts on replacing Clarkson, Hammond & May #328
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser invite the hosts of the new Grand Tour series onto the Ti podcast for an exclusive interview. Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland describe how they landed the job, what the casting process involved, who's the best driver, and whether they had Clarkson, Hammond and May's blessing for the new show.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off
Podcast alert! A world exclusive comes tonight
The Intercooler is proud to bring you an exclusive interview with the new hosts of the Grand Tour – James Engelsman, Francis Bourgeois and Thomas Holland – the only problem is that the embargo is at a minute past midnight on Tuesday 25th August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Insane prices and sensational launches at Monterey Car Week #327
Dan Prosser, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss the incredible new cars launched at Monterey Car Week, including the new manual transmission McLaren, the Gordon Murray S1 and the Aston Martin Valen, as well as the rocketing prices at the tentpole auctions. What does it mean for the man on the street? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercool
I'll take the old BMW M5 and the Carrera GT, please #326
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to decide which of the cars that attended Ti's inaugural Concours d'Appréciation would find a place in their own personal garage, whether it be a 1, 2 or 3 car affair. Whose collection makes the most sense, and whose is absolutely crackers? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The In
Unexpected hits, accidental immortals and enormous flops #325
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to discuss the motoring world's biggest unexpected hits. How did they define market segments, and which have survived for decades – almost unchanged? And of course, which new models crashed and burned... figuratively.Tickets for Ti's inaugural Concours d'Appréciation (Bicester Motion, 6th August, 5-8pm) are available here:htt
A very special kind of concours #324
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger, to discuss the inaugural Ti Concours d'Appréciation, the Budapest GP and the state of F1 in general, Dan's long term Audi S5, Andrew's Porsche Panamera e-hybrid, and Gez's new Cupra Formentor VZ5.Here's the link to buy tickets (£10) for the Concours d'Appréciation at Bicester Motion on 6th August:https://bicestermotion.com/s
Widowmakers #323
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to take on the spiky subject of cars that bite when you least expect it. Unsurprisingly, there might be a 911 or two mentioned. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only m
Have we really changed our minds about the Ferrari Luce? #322
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the year's most controversial new car, the Ferrari Luce EV. Having now seen it in person at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Andrew's opinion of it has softened. They also discuss modern supercar soundtracks, a new Chinese supercar and the life-size Lightning McQueen.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler'
The new 'manual' Ferrari, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321
Dan Prosser and Gez Medinger discuss the British Grand Prix, the Porsche 911 S/C media launch and the new manual Ferrari 12Cylindri, whilst Andrew Frankel jets in to discuss a return to racing, and the new Bentley Torcal. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, an
How Goodwood became home to the UK's biggest car show #320
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel investigate how the Goodwood Festival of Speed became the UK's biggest and most important car show. From humble beginnings in 1993 when just 2000 people were expected to attend, the event now welcomes more than 200,000 car enthusiasts each year, as well numerous new car debuts and superstar special guests. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off your su
Great cars undone by one fatal flaw #319
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to discuss cars that were foiled in their quest for success by one critical flaw. The discussion to start with Gez's DeLorean, which might just have more than one of those to deal with. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Lis
Lewis Hamilton is back to his best #318
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Lewis Hamilton's remarkable return to the top step of the Formula 1 podium – his first Grand Prix win for Ferrari. Is he now back to his best, and can he even fight for this year's drivers' championship? Dan and Andrew also talk about the 24 Hours of Le Mans, won by Toyota, plus the new electric BMW M3 and the fearsome Nichols N1A. Use coupon code pod20
When outsiders try, and fail, to build a car #317
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser discuss the challenges of massive brands who try to enter the world of car manufacturing. How many succeed? Dyson, Apple, and Google all invested hundreds of millions only to find it was rather harder than they expected. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to
We need to talk about Ferrari #316
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser give their unvarnished take on the new Ferrari Luce, and Andrew talks about the new Renault Twingo, Aston Martin Vantage S and Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that he's taken the wheel of recently. Porsche Sunstede: https://www.porsche.com/uk/events-and-partnerships/sunstede/Concours des Légendes: https://concoursdeslegendes.co.uk/Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to g
Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss David Richards #315
Live from the Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview motorsport legend David Richards about his long and varied career. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it
Live: F1, IndyCar and Le Mans ace Mark Blundell #314
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview Mark Blundell, live at the Bicester Scramble. They discuss his humble roots, his rise to F1, move to IndyCar, the Le Mans win in 1992 and his best qualifying lap ever. Not to forget the 198mph crash into the wall in Rio... Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year
Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel go through the listings to see whether a £6k MGB is better buy than a £35k Land Rover Series II, or a £120k DeTomaso Pantera. Which would they both take home, given a lottery win?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-on
The best (and worst) road trips ever #312
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Gez Medinger to discuss what a road trip should be, what their best experiences have been, and what’s happened when things have gone terribly wrong. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek
The new car market is a total bloodbath #311
The new car market is a total bloodbath #episode 311Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the state of the new car market, as brands write off billions of dollars in EV development programs. How are the Chinese brands managing to be so competitive, and what room is there left for enthusiast vehicles? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's
The complete history of The Intercooler #310
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel, on The Intercooler's fifth anniversary, explain how it came to be and what the future holds for it. They discuss The Intercooler's origins as a simple Instagram account, how it evolved into a podcast and digital magazine, what mistakes were made along the way, and how it will continue to evolve in the coming years. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% o
The most amazing people we've ever met #309
Who are the most interesting people Dan and Andrew have met in the worlds of motor racing, journalism or the world of cars at large? Bet you never knew this about Stirling Moss... Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. W
Why the new Jaguar deserves to succeed #308
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest prototype drive of Jaguar’s £150k, 1000PS, luxury EV. Does it have what it takes to succeed? And what changes does F1 need to make to improve qualifying, racing and safety?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a s
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We're moving The Intercooler Daily Podcast – everything you need to know is in this final episode. Click the link below to become a Ti subscriber and continue listening to all the same content in all the same places – for less money!Use coupon code pod20 at checkout for 20% off for the first year, plus a 30-day free trial. You'll also get full access to our multi award-winning online magazine
Why the Aston Martin Valhalla is an all-time great #307
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the stunning new Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar, the £1m, 1000bhp+ machine with which the British marque is taking on Ferrari and McLaren. But what is the Valhalla's one big shortcoming? Dan and Andrew also consider the health of the company overall by analysing its latest financial results, and they consider the Aston Martin Formula 1 team's dreadful
How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner #306
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner, founders of Bring a Trailer and Sports Purpose respectively. How did BaT revolutionise the classic and enthusiast car market in the US, and why does it offer something completely different to other online auctions in the UK? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler'
How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Mike Fernie, automotive YouTuber and engine fanatic. Mike explains how the car YouTube scene has evolved and what it takes to blow up on that platform these days. He also discusses his fascination with engines, from unglamorous stuff like the Volkswagen PD diesel to screaming V12s. Mike Fernie on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Mike_Fer
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, the first round of the new Formula 1 season. Do the new hybrid powertrains make the racing more exciting, or detract from the skill of the driver and the show as a result. Later in the episode Dan and Andrew discuss the terrible state of the UK's roads, plus the new hybrid version of the Lotus Eletre. Find out more about
Bonus episode! Will F1's bold new era fly or fall flat?
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2026 Formula 1 season, which gets underway this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss the controversial new power unit regulations and the apparent shortcomings of this new era of hybrid powertrains, which teams and drivers appear to be in a strong position, and which teams are in trouble. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an a
Live: F1 and Group C racing legend John Watson #303
Live from Bicester Scramble, Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel interview Britain’s #1 F1 driver of the early 80s, John Watson. Which was his best win in F1, how did he survive his biggest racing accident, and how did a Porsche 962 compare to a Jaguar XJR-9? Oh, and just how fast was Stefan Bellof - could he have been F1 World Champion?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscri
What happened to the Q-car? #302
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the disappearance of the expression ‘Q-car’ from the motoring lexicon. Where did the term come from, what are the greatest Q-cars of all time, and do the public still want them? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a su
Petrol engines are back: Porsche U-turn on Boxster and Cayman #301
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Porsche’s about turn on combustion engines in the upcoming Boxster and Cayman, the departure of Andrew’s Range Rover and the shocking EV range of Dan’s new Alpine A290. Does Andrew recommend a trip to the Daytona 24 hour instead of Le Mans? And what about that new Ferrari Luce interior, designed by Jonny Ive?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an
How did Tom Kristensen win Le Mans nine times? #300
Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary sports car racing driver Tom Kristensen. How did he get started, why did he go to Japan, and what happened in his biggest ever racing accident? Of course, there’s also the small matter of Le Mans… Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this
Live: Designer Ian Callum on TWR and Jaguar - then and now #299
Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary designer Ian Callum on his career, his relationship with Tom Walkinshaw, Aston Martin and Jaguar. What does he think of Jaguar's current direction?Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/
All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars they're longing to drive. From multi-million pound exotics like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 250 GTO to affordable enthusiast cars such as the Peugeot 106 Rallye, these are the machines no motoring education is complete without. In many cases Andrew fills in the blanks for Dan, but can Dan do the same for Andrew?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to
Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark 100 years of the British Grand Prix. They explain the history of the race from its earliest iteration at Brooklands, through the Formula 1 era and to the present day, recalling the most dramatic moments from across the ages. What were the most exciting British GPs? Which five circuits have hosted it? What were the most controversial moments? Which drivers have d
Has our Range Rover finally broken down? #296
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long-term test cars they're living with right now, including one new arrival and a faulty Range Rover. They also talk about the 50th anniversary of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, BMW now being in control of Alpina and the performance of the new car market in 2025. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's
What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to make sense of everything that's going on at Ford. From a model line up made up almost entirely of crossovers and SUVs to tumbling sales figures and unprecedented levels of platform sharing with rivals, Ford is a very different car maker to the one we grew familiar with. But might there be method in the madness? And can Ford re-establish itself as the m
We've been in the new Jaguar electric car #294
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look ahead to the most interesting new cars that are due to arrive in 2026. From thrilling petrol-powered hypercars like the McLaren W1 and Aston Martin Valhalla to affordable EV city cars like the Renault Twingo, and from the new and very controversial electric Jaguar (which Andrew has ridden in) to a number of battery-powered sports cars, next year looks set to be
What's going on with the petrol car ban? #293
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars and motorsport. This includes a delay to the EU's petrol and diesel car ban, JLR confirming it has not terminated Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern's employment despite widespread reports, and what seems to be a new rival series to Formula 1. They also reflect on another productive year for The Intercooler
Was Ayrton Senna the greatest? #292
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and career of triple Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian is regarded by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time. He was ferociously quick, fearless in wheel-to-wheel battle and a master in the rain, but also willing to resort to underhand or even dangerous tactics to win.Senna died aged only 34, leaving his home country and the
Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss a new report that indicates renewed interest in traditional sports cars and combustion engines amongst car enthusiasts. The same report shows that demand for EVs and SUVs has fallen. They also talk about the extreme new Bentley and Max Verstappen's Formula 1 legacy. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler
The analogue driving experience is making a comeback #290
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the joys of the analogue driving experience. From manual transmissions to naturally aspirated engines, analogue cars are the most rewarding and enjoyable to drive. And now there's very real evidence to suggest that car makers are finding ways to keep the analogue driving experience alive, so even cars of the future might be interactive and entertaining to
Richard Porter aka Sniff Petrol with yet more elite-level car geekery
How much can you learn about a car from its electric window switches? Much more than you might think, explains Richard Porter. Want more of the same? Sign up to our new product, The Intercooler Daily Podcast, to get new podcast content every single day of the week. It includes our regular Monday show ad-free, our new Thursday show called Ask The Intercooler, plus audio versions of the award-winnin
Why it's so hard for Aston Martin, McLaren and Lotus to make money #289
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel examine why British sports car makers have such a difficult time returning good profits, or even just staying afloat. They're joined in the studio by Simon Lane, who has held senior board-level positions at Aston Martin and Lotus. What do Britain's most famous automotive brands get right, and why do they do often flirt with bankruptcy? In this episode, Dan an
F1's greatest championship battles #288
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Formula 1's most exciting drivers' championship battles. From the 1950s to the modern day, these are the most thrilling and fractious title fights F1 has ever seen. Highlights include the 1994 contest between Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill, the 2007 season that very nearly saw a rookie Lewis Hamilton win the championship, and the combustible 2021 fi
Why boring cars can be as great to own as special ones #287
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first yea
Limited-edition specials and why they might be overrated #286
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the limited-edition versions of already high-performance cars, such as CS-badged BMW M-cars and Black Series Mercedes-AMGs. Are these more powerful, more uncompromising and always more expensive derivatives really better than the standard models they are based on? If not, which are the exceptions to the rule?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an
Dario Franchitti on winning the Indy 500 and his love of fast road cars #285
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti in this live podcast in partnership with car finance specialist JBR Capital. They ask Dario about his stellar racing career, during which he won four IndyCar championships and three Indy 500s, making him Britain's most successful motor racing export. Other topics include the horrifying crash that ended Dario's profes
What makes a great peoples' car? #284
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss cars of the people. From the Mini and Fiat 500 to the VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV, great peoples' cars have the power to changes the lives of millions, and even entire societies, in ways no other kinds of car ever could. But what are the comment traits of peoples' cars, why do they so often become cultural icons, and what is the future of the peoples' car?Use c
Our thoughts on the Jason Plato episode and flying a Spitfire #283
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on their interview with Jason Plato, published last week, in which the BTCC legend opened up about the struggles he's faced recently. They also talk about the latest Bicester Motion Sunday Scramble, the Singapore GP, driving several Hedley Studios cars and more besides.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler'
Live: BTCC legend Jason Plato as you've never heard him before #282
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by double BTCC champion Jason Plato for a live podcast in partnership with Renault. Jason discusses his early racing career, his record-breaking 23-year stint in the British Touring Car Championship and much more. He also opens up about how difficult the past few years have been for him and the mental health challenges he has battled since retiring from ra
Longbow Motors founder: 'Nobody has done this before' #281
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Daniel Davey, co-founder of British electric sports car startup Longbow Motors. Can the company really deliver on its promise to build and sell two lightweight, affordable sports cars weighing less than 1000kg? And why will Longbow be any different when countless low-volume sports car makers have come and gone over the years?Use coupon cod
Everything we HATE about driving #280
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel give it both barrels as they discuss all the things that really wind them up about driving. Nighttime road closures, needlessly low speed limits, unrestricted e-bikes, tailgating, badly designed junctions... What else will be in the firing line?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the fir
News from the Munich motor show and our partnership with Bicester Motion #279
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at the best new cars launched at the Munich motor show, including the 701bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S with its clever hybrid powertrain, and discuss McLaren's team orders controversy at the Italian Grand Prix. Later they're joined in the studio by Philip White of Bicester Motion to discuss The Intercooler's new partnership with the much-loved automotive hub.An evenin
How to appraise a car like a chassis engineer #278
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by David Pook, who spent almost 20 years working at Jaguar Land Rover as a ride and handling engineer. David is now best known for his Alpine tuning brand LIFE110, which offers upgrades for the A110 sports car and A290 electric hot hatch. In this episode Dan, Andrew and David discuss the similarities and differences between how car journalist
300mph top speeds. 6min 30 at the Nürburgring. Are cars too fast? #277
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel ask if performance testing is getting out of hand. With several car makers pursuing 300mph top speeds with road-legal cars, and as showroom models begin to lap the Nürburgring in 6min 30secs, is it time to put a stop to all this or should mankind continue to push the boundaries of what's possible? Dan and Andrew debate those points and more, and consider what role ca
Is this British EV startup going to change the game? #276
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Longbow, the British electric sports car startup that has recently announced a handful of big name signings, including former McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt. With two new lightweight EV sports cars due next year, can Longbow really deliver on its extraordinary claims? Dan and Andrew also chat about the latest Audi RS3, the last that will be powered by fi
Matt Becker: The man who makes Jaguars and Land Rovers drive like they do #275
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by legendary development driver Matt Becker. After learning his craft at Lotus, where he was responsible for some of the world's great sports cars, Matt moved to Aston Martin and then to Jaguar Land Rover. Matt's career has spanned simple sports cars to ultra-sophisticated performance SUVs using the latest technologies, with GTs, luxury 4x4s and saloons in
Great cars with rubbish engines (and vice versa) #274
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great cars that were let down by their crap engines, and the brilliant engines that somehow found their way into terrible cars. Examples include the wonderful Alfa Romeo Busso V6 that was never used in a truly great car (except maybe once), the front-wheel drive, V8-powered Lancia Thema 8.32, and every diesel convertible ever built.Use coupon code pod20 a
The truth about today's Porsche 911 and Festival of the Unexceptional #273
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest version of the Porsche 911 Carrera S, which has grown into a different sort of car to previous versions. They also talk about the weekend's Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, a car concours like no other where Andrew was a judge. Other topics include the Belgian Grand Prix, the possibility that British drivers could win all of the top tier FIA
Bargain hunting for early 2000s enthusiast cars #272
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for interesting cars from the early 2000s, costing £2000 to £120,000. They consider luxury SUVs, supercars, hot hatches, saloons and more. Is this the greatest era for the motor car?Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free,
Is this the A-Team of automotive engineering? RML's Michael Mallock #271
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by RML's Michael Mallock. If you're a race team or an automotive OEM with a problem, maybe you can hire RML... if you can find them. The Northamptonshire engineering powerhouse has run high-profile motorsport campaigns in touring cars and endurance racing for decades, built extraordinary one-offs for car makers and helped behind the scenes to solve their t
F1 half-term report and Luca di Montezemolo to McLaren #270
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on a madcap British Grand Prix that saw heavy rain, multiple safety car interruptions, spins and crashes galore and one surprise podium finisher. They also discuss the first half of the 2025 F1 season and wonder what the second half has in store. Later on they talk about the surprise news that Luca di Montezemolo, once considered a Ferrari lifer, is to join M
How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: Braking and powershifting
A sample audio article from The Intercooler. Subscribe to The Intercooler to get daily audio articles just like this one.When it’s done right, braking does more than just slow you down. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to brake and powershift like a pro.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this po
How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: RWD and 4WD cars
A sample audio article from The Intercooler. Subscribe to The Intercooler to get daily audio articles just like this one.The world's fastest and most exotic cars are either RWD or 4WD. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to get the most out of them.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad
Is Bentley stuck or ready to flourish? #269
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of Bentley, from its founding by WO Bentley more than a century ago to the present day. They discuss the early racing glories at Le Mans, the road cars that followed, the seemingly endless financial woes, the merger with and eventual split from Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen's takeover, the current model range and the cars that are coming down the pike. Bentl
Alex Brundle on Hamilton, Red Bull, his father Martin and his own racing career #268
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Alex Brundle, racing driver and motorsport commentator. Alex talks about his father Martin Brundle, his own racing career in single-seaters and sports cars, why he's formed a historic racing team, the problem of the second Red Bull seat and if Lewis Hamilton can be champion again.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to
Why the next Alpine A110 will be nothing like the one we love #267
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the all-new electric Alpine A110, due next year. It'll be bigger, heavier and far more powerful than the current car, and fully electric. Can it still be one of the all-time great affordable sports cars? They also discuss their own long termers and Porsche's road-going Le Mans Hypercar. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscript
How to make Le Mans the best weekend of your year #266
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. They look at the runners and riders in each category, discuss the Le Mans debut of the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar and speculate on which teams look like competing for the win. They also share memories from Le Mans and top tips for spectators. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The
