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Backseat Banter
by Joshua & Alvin
A podcast where two young and opinionated (but ultimately naive) petrolheads talk cars, among other things. Feel free to disagree with our bad takes… of which there are plenty.
Episodes
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#11. What Makes A Good Date Car
After a brief hiatus, Alvin and Joshua are back! And in this episode, the two boys try to find the best car to take someone out on a date with, but somehow eventually meander to end up talking about the economics of a luxury-spec Myvi. Apologies in advance here for Alvin’s slightly choppy audio...
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#10. The Future Is Grim For Petrolheads, Or Is It?
In this episode, the two boys have a bit of a ramble on whether the future will be grim for those who love cars and driving. Will the current rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles spell the end to the boys dreams to one day being able to indulge in their hobby in the future? Also in this episode…
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#9. The Ideal First Car
In this episode, the two boys decide to have a discussion on what exactly should be the ideal first car for a kid, and actually come to a reasonable conclusion, for once. Also in this episode, a rose-tinted recap on both the boys’ first cars and how fortunate/unfortunate they actually are.
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#8. Supercars Don't Excite Us Anymore
In this episode, the two boys host yet another mutual counselling session breaking down why they do not get excited about supercars anymore, and eventually end up fantasising yet again about their dream two car garage. Also in this episode, the boys discuss about why they are meh on Ferrari’s...
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#7. Two Car Garage Banter
Watch in on YouTube for the intended experience! In this also visual episode, the boys are tired so they decided to discuss the two-car posts on the Instagram page Two Car Solution en-route to coming up with their own ultimate two-car garages. Also in this episode, why the Volkswagen Tiguan R…
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#6. Should We Be Mad That Geely Owns Proton?
In this episode, the two boys get rather patriotic in discussing whether Geely taking over Proton was actually a good thing. Spoiler alert: It totally is, but also isn’t at the same time. Also in this episode, an impromptu debate on whether a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Yaris can be fairly…
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#5.5: Why Do We Still Watch Formula 1?
In this motorsport-centric episode, the two boys tries to rationalise why they aren’t that invested in F1 anymore. Also in this episode, they reminisce about their personal experience going to a live F1 race and their expectations for the coming 2023 season. Oh, and there’s something about a…
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#5. Is Miata Always The Answer?
In this episode, the two boys host a mutual counselling session to determine whether the Mazda MX-5/Miata is really the answer to all of life’s questions, but potentially insults all of its owners in the process. Also if new sales of this Japanese roadster slumps after this, we’re sorry. Give us…
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#4. How We Would Reform Road Tax
In this episode, the boys attempt to figure out a better solution to the current road taxation metric for Malaysia that is based on engine size, and for once potentially produced some sensible suggestion. Also in this episode however, an overarching debate on fairness and the brutal crushing of...
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#3. Carlist Cruisin’: Japan For RM 40k
Watch it on YouTube for the intended experience! In this visual episode, the two boys have a casual search through the classifieds to see what they could get for the same price as the previously-discussed Cayenne, but end up quickly getting sidetracked into talking about the various bargain...
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#2. A Cayenne For Civic Money. It Actually Makes Sense!
In this episode, the two boys try to convince themselves that buying a 14-year old Porsche Cayenne could potentially be better than buying a brand new Honda Civic. Also in this episode, a debate on what exactly is luxury, and the rather sombre realisation that the march of technology will ruin…
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#1. Manual? Not For Me Thanks
In this debut episode, two young and naive petrolheads waffle on trying to make their case as to why they think the manual transmission is meh, despite having little experience with it. Also in this episode, a half-baked recap about a road trip in an Aygo, and the controversial opinion of CVTs...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where two young and opinionated (but ultimately naive) petrolheads talk cars, among other things. Feel free to disagree with our bad takes… of which there are plenty.
HOSTED BY
Joshua & Alvin
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A podcast where two young and opinionated (but ultimately naive) petrolheads talk cars, among other things. Feel free to disagree with our bad takes… of which there are plenty.
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Backseat Banter is created and hosted by Joshua & Alvin.
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