Smith and Sniff

Jonny Smith and Richard Porter

Two friends talk about cars and many other things

  • 34 minutes 24 seconds
    OTOSOT 89

    Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about swapping an Up for a Leaf, unglamorous cars in songs, covering up painful car expenses, Microsoft OTSOT, a VX220 dilemma, and private plates that anger you. 

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    13 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 56 minutes 43 seconds
    How the new Grand Tour presenters were chosen

    Richard reveals his involvement in finding new hosts for The Grand Tour. Also in this episode, a real Magic Tree, getting trapped on the Isle of Man, mouse Uber, Merlin Purple and John the Dog, a strange bathroom sign, the end of the Lexus LC, a listener’s Nissan Leaf burnout, and how to behave like an absolute sleeve in a petrol station. 

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    9 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 33 minutes 14 seconds
    OTOSOT 88

    In this episode of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car brands in songs, essential mods for older cars, a fun car for two 21 year olds, and a two car garage for a Bangle fan. 

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    6 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    But it's never bothered me

    Jonny and Richard discuss a used car ad trope. Also in this episode, Magic Trees and adult dancers, an unusual necklace, Bassie & Adriaan and their Prelude, a shout out for merch designers, an AI-altered car advert, the podcast Saab going for an MOT, rumours that Jaguar Land Rover is to assembly cars for a Chinese company, and the imminent death of the Tesla Model S. 

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    2 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 31 minutes 12 seconds
    OTOSOT 87

    In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a nice-sounding car for an 18-year-old, sorting the wheels on an old Fiesta, rare but nobody cares car search spikes, and the royal family and Top Gear. 

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    30 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Beckham's Prelude

    In this week’s episode of Britain’s most popular car podcast, the new Vauxhall Frontera, the madness of Nic Cage films, David Beckham’s interesting first car, a crazy new motorbike engine, Wet Leg’s ambitious road trip plans, an update on Richard’s MG Metro Turbo, and what does Lorde drive? 

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    26 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 29 minutes 52 seconds
    OTOSOT 86

    In their usual Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about best aftermarket pipes sound, concept car tyres, track car project suggestions, good car details in films and TV shows, and the choady shifter champion. 

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    23 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Nico Rosberg's laundry bill

    Jonny and Richard worry about an F1 champion’s fondness for light-coloured clothing. Also in this episode, a Gregorian bathroom, the Brussels motor show, the Fiat Tris, a surprising logo on Gru’s helmet, trouble with Prelude Guy, a warning to Alfa Giulia owners, an email from a kit car maker, and two more cars from the PistonHeads auctions. 

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    19 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 30 minutes 10 seconds
    OTOSOT 85

    Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about bringing back The Car’s The Star, things used to sweeten a car deal, and what are Feeder talking about in that song of theirs? 

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    16 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Marina door handle wardrobe

    Jonny has an unusual home improvement idea. Also in this episode, DJ Khalid’s new car, the Bentley Flying Spur, when car badges meant something, Top Cat, a Max Power comeback, love for steel wheels, the Brussels Motor Show, a Honda Logo, the Kia EV2, the Citroen ELO, cars of Rome, a future Smart ForTwo, cars for a 17 year old and the new Toyota FJ Cruiser. 

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    12 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 36 minutes 5 seconds
    OTOSOT 84

    Jonny and Richard answer listener’s questions about what you’d drive in old age, songs that sound car-related, Crown Vic racing, and what 90s and 00s cars should Harry Metcalfe buy? 

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    9 January 2026, 6:00 am
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