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Send Car-Chum a TextYay.  Here's your opportunity to hear heroic tales of Spanish breakdowns in exotica and...some other stuff, courtesy of Tony and his Car-Chum Mike.  Simples.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextFor more information on what this Golden Hour lark is all about, please read the description of Golden Hour 1.  Or Golden Hour 2.  Thank you.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextBut wait...there's more.  As if that wasn't HOT enough (uploaded during Heatwave), there's also 'information' on handling characteristics, Pot Holes and driver weight.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCan't imagine what inspired Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, to think about economy and efficiency.   And in the spirit of economy, I will write no more here.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextTony ditches his BMW motorbike and is left with a load of lids, while Mike sniffs leaky lines on his BMW car.  This quick Car Share from Car-Chum is brought to you by Mercedes Benz.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Chum - big in Japan?  Massive.  But that's not quite what I meant.  Instead, here's an episode all about...err,Journalist, Mike Renaut joins Tony to explore the land of the rising (Dat)sun.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextWho knew Mazda makes a Six?  What other cars manage more than four bangers?  And if you've never heard of 'The Camfather', Ed - listen and learn.  Fun and fact in equal measure: welcome to this edition of Car Share from Car-Chum.Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextJust like episodes History 1, History 2 and History 3, but about the 1920s.  And a bit longer.  And a little more fun than History 3.  I'm not writing any more for fear of overselling!“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextLike buses - they all come at once.  So it's been for Tony's Car-Chum Mike this week.  A BMW/Audi/Mercedes spotting fest.  Do tell us more.  Do.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextDedication is what you need.  And a trumpet.  And this episode of Car-Chum, where Tony and Mike the-car-journo truffle out 'interesting' automotive record breakers.  Don't expect the usual stats...“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextThis week on Car-Chum's Car Share quickie update, more continental road tripping, Bonneville record tribute and a cat in a sphere.  Catchy, eh?  Add wet timing belts for good measure, too.  It makes more sense as you plough through the episode.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCarShare quickie:  more driveway congestion at Tony's, a quick excursion to the Sahara and Mike's mate splashes the cash on a C3.  In truth, the episode is probably more interesting than that, but better to under-sell and over-deliver, surely?“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextSometimes I'm so pleased with the title I forget the episode.  Jokes.  Join me and my Car-Chum Mike Renaut - yes the classic auto-journo - as we head to the Continent for a French Fancy or two.  This is Car-Chum's French edition.  In English.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Radio hosted this year's Podcast Lounge Cafe and Stage at the NEC Classic 2025.  Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike as they're make space on said sofa for Sheldon and Will - The Dream Car Fixers.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextFlipping Bangers' Gus Gregory and Will Trickett are treated to unsolicited car facts by Tony and historical stalking by Mike.  That's Car-Chum for you.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextOne in, one out:  that's Car-Chum's new mantra.  Not Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, obvs - rules!  Make a new one; get rid of an old one.  And please, please, please make sense of Road Tax and City Emissions rules; they're both madly complex and self-defeating.  If you read that, you just saved yourself 27 minutes of listening.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIn this episode, the Car-Chums offer you the chance to experience the decade in realtime with them.  Find out all about hand-cranking, ghosts and vixens.  It’s a jam-packed, fun-filled frolic through the decade that gave us the Model T and an hour of Car-Chum. “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextGive Car-Chum twenty minutes of your time and it will give you the collective noun for a group of Woodlice.  Add to that, some design language, no bad language and some learned discourse and you have this fortnight's quickie catchup with the Chums.  We call it Car-Chum's Car-Share.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextDo you love cars?  And do you love the thought of Etymology?  Great!  You've come to the right place.  Tony and his Car-Chum Mike - noted car writer and something else - take a deep and intellectual dive into the world of car naming.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextDo you like exhausts?  Do you like listening to two people talk about exhausts?  If that sounds like you, join Tony and his Car-Chum, car-journalist, Mike as they talk about...exhausts.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextThe title I've carefully crafted there says enough, I think.  Join me, Tony, with my Car-Chum and auto-author, Mike for this fortnight's CarShare quickie.  Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIf History Lesson 1 wasn’t enough…  Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, take a meander back through pioneering times just after the turn of the century.  Who knew they had hybrids and four-wheel steering then?“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextWho knew Alignment could be so interesting and so much fun.  Listen to this and find the answer.  Tony and his auto-author Car-Chum, Mike, talk Toe in this fortnight's quickie Car Share update.Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextRecorded in 2024, this episode sat abandoned at Car-Chum Studio Park and Resort...until now.  With the passing of Gene Hackman, the content took on a some sense of purpose, so I dug it out and gave it the briefest of polishes.  It's a bit raw, but timing is everything.  Tony - that's me - is joined by his Car-Chum and auto-author Mike Renaut.  Mike takes his research seriously and watched The French Connection several times in several rooms, on several sofas, in black and white and upside down for this episode.  Was it worth it?  You judge.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextTony’s been to the F1 Experience and his Car-Chum, Mike, has had an experience.  In a gutter.  On the plus side, he got a badge for doing it.Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextTony has totally lost confidence in whether this is actually the 100th episode.  And his Car-Chum, Mike, has no idea either.  Regardless, the chums treat it with all the reverence you would expect.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextGrab a Slushie and listen to this old slush about slush.  But wait, there's more!  A broken Jimny Dipstick and...well, there must be more.  Surely.  Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIt's cold outside, so what could be more appropriate than Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, delving into ICE?  Oh!  Hang on.  In Car Entertainment.  Kind of like Car-Chum itself: entertainment in your car.  Enough!  Get on with it!“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIn this edition of Car-Chum's Car Share Tony muses on why his driveway is populated by dead brands and Mike drops the mic by saying he wants to go two-wheelin'.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextHow very festive?  Not.  In this edition of Car-Chum's Car Share, Tony and his Car-Chum Mike deliberate the future sales aspirations of niche brands like Genesis.  They also discover differences in their willingness to compromise on functioning features.  Happy Christmas.Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextA rip-snorting 12-part blast through the history of the automobile.  Decade by decade, the Car-Chums pick their choice moments of development, innovation and dead ends. Tony and his automotive journalist chum Mike also tell their personal tales from behind the wheel (or tiller) and choose a standout product from each period.   This episode: where it all started.  Maybe a little bit before, but not too much horse. “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Chum host Tony goes Polestar shopping in Battersea and his car chum Mike wrestles with a forty year old knob in his BMW.  The usual fayre.Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Chum took to the stage live at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024.  Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike in the Podcast Lounge.  They're joined by award winning author Simon Charlesworth for a ramble around motor shows past and present.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextShould a round-the-world Maestro be left in peace asks Car-Chum host Tony?  And should a Porsche Boxter be taken to pieces wonders his Car-Chum Mike?Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextAs per the title!  Car-Chum is off to Birmingham again in November...but this time we're on stage.  (Quick:  think of something interesting to say.)Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIt’s showtime again and Car-Chum was invited to cover Beaulieu’s Simply British event.  Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike demonstrating what they don’t know as they take a leisurely wander around the show.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIf you liked Rustival 1, you'll love Rustival 2.  And this time Car-Chum made it onto the stage.  With permission!  Here's Tony and Mike's doing what they do - all hosted by Practical Classics' Danny Hopkins.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextEver been faintly disappointed by the reality after the Concept?  Just wait until you hear this episode.  Join Tony and his Car-Chum and auto journalist, Mike Renaut, as they analyse the details in pitiless detail.  Wait, that can’t be right. “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextWelcome to Car-Chum’s Car Share – a monthly update on what’s happening.  And what’s not happening. And what should be happening.  And might have happened if only…Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextIt wasn’t Tony; it was his Car-Chum Mike.  The episode title is his work.  Regardless, join the Chums as they attempt to choose a car for life.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextToys.  This one's about toys.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextFancy listening to two men with no hands-on experience of the subject talk about car design?  Great!  Here's your chance.  It's the latest edition of Car-Chum where auto journalist Mike Renaut joins Tony to impart great wisdom and 'humour'.  There's also a fascinating critique of the Jag E-Type's design.  All to look forward to then...“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextThey say it’s what is inside that really matters.  Just ask the designer of the Ssangyong Rodius.  Tony and his Car-Chum Mike set about finding out if interiors are the deciding factor for 38.6% of new car buyers.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextTony and Mike go Rallying …from the comfort of their studios.  Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike as they delve sideways first into the hedge via the ditch.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextHappy Birthday Ford Mustang!  Sixty years ago this week – well, the week we made this edition of Car-Chum.  Join Tony and Mike as they saddle up and talk Pony.  Whatever that means.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextWhat’s it like to be a roadtester?  Imagine a different new car on your driveway every  week, endless track-time and glitzy trips to launches in Monaco.  Now imagine if Tony and his Car-Chum Mike had thought to ask some of these questions of Vicky Parrott - roadtester, editor, writer, presenter and rather good driver.  Instead they did this.  Testing Testing from Car-Chum.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Chum’s on the road yet again this week, this time to the Practical Classics Restoration Show at the NEC.  Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, have tools on the mind…Support the show

Send Car-Chum a TextCar-Chum heads to the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire to cover the inaugural Rustival car show.  Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, bump into to some familiar faces and new characters from ‘the scene’.  “Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextTony and Mike head off the potholed tarmac to explore All Terrain Vehicles.  From Mars to Iceland and EVs to tractor pulling, this is the Car-Chum episode that doesn’t need roads where it going.“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send Car-Chum a TextYoutube sensation(!), Matt Richardson from Furious Driving fails to learn from his mistake in joining Car-Chum years ago, by turning up again.  On this edition of Car-Chum, Tony and Mike cross-examine each other – and Matt – on the vexed question:  Old or New?“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”Award-winning motorcycle stories from a father, brought to life by his son.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show