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The Intercooler
by Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
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. 🚨 Check out The Intercooler Daily Podcast! New episodes published every day, always ad-free – https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dan576/subscribe
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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?…
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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?...
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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?…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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.…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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%...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The new car market is a total bloodbath #311
The new car market is a total bloodbath #episode 311 Dan 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Daily Podcast is moving!
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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 -...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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. 🚨 Check out The Intercooler Daily Podcast! New episodes published every day, always ad-free – https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dan576/subscribe
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