Smith and Sniff

Jonny Smith and Richard Porter

Two friends talk about cars and many other things

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Fire horse

    Jonny is excited by the Chinese new year. Also in this episode, an appeal for an Audi quattro, Jarvis Cocker’s American car, having a V8 at 19, the return of Vanwall, buying Austin Rover, sponsoring a roundabout, tortoise news, Hairy’s Garage, how Smith and Sniff almost killed a listener, hatred of limited run Black Editions, the cheapest of brown cars, Tamiya brings back some classics, and whatever happened to proper motorsport sponsors? 

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    2 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 35 minutes 56 seconds
    OTOSOT 91

    Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Wu-Tang Clan people carriers, a need to be the only one in the car park, weak excuses for selling or swapping cars, and what would have happened if BMW hadn’t bailed on Rover? 

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    27 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour
    Pin drop car rescue

    Jonny and Richard have a new idea for a TV show. Also in this episode, large car parts in the undergrowth, 4th July car throwing, staring out of train windows, Jonny’s stranded Insight, car-to-car comms in the 80s, watching the last Defender come off the line, smoking Michael McDonald, Jag XJs in staring roles, and giveaway exhausts in films and TV shows. 

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    23 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 35 minutes 51 seconds
    OTOSOT 90

    Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about whether old cars make you more attractive, a new car for ageing parents, cars with known faults and how long you tolerate them, and car movie scenes you’d like to recreate. 

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    20 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Charity shop trousers

    Jonny and Richard recount their Glasgow live show since they accidentally forgot to record it. Also in this episode, getting a lift home from a former police officer in a Berlingo, A110s under 30 grand, Herb Alpert’s Alpen Alpine, a new rival for Celica lady, teachers in very thick perfume, a conspiracy theory cab driver, the interior of the new Ferrari Luce, a strange news story about a port drinker, vague insurance details, never bothered me car ads, and bringing drat back.

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    16 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 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. 

    For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

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    To get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10

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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
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