Jonny has a remarkable encounter in the Isle of Man. Also in this episode, an old new Beetle for a new driver, confusion about how Mini names its cars, Richard’s MG Metro Turbo coming home, Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato envy, the expensive delights of an early Ford Ka brochure, the other things Jonny got up to on the Isle of Man apart from meeting Noel Edmonds, and a forgotten Italian wonder from the Car & Classic classifieds.

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk what to choose as a fun third car, how they would have tried to sort the tangle of British Leyland, and ways to personalise a deceased-spec Micra.

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A listener shares a harrowing tale of attempting to enjoy a specific vista at an iconic American motorsport venue. Also in this episode, an embarrassing Keith confusion, Natalie Imbruglia’s Mercedes M-Class, news of Nigel Havers and a Saab, the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, the return of the Bristol Fighter, and another fantastic car from Car & Classic. 

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about British vehicles for American postal services, an EV to replace a diesel SUV, cars that are like mediocre songs with great intros, and ridiculous bodywork bodges. 

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Jonny and Richard have found a gem on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, cosplay Land Rovers, re-branding rats, the new Audi A2 and Dacia Spring, a real life No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, and what went on at the Grand Tour premiere.

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about near-accidents caused by car nerdery, the best car from any 007 film, and a replacement for a Mercedes GLC Coupe. 

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Jonny and Richard discuss the new series of The Grand Tour and explain why Top Gear was the way it was. Also in this episode, news of upcoming live shows, global car scatter, old money cars spotted, seeing someone you know on the side of a bus, the greatest AMG Mercedes, and another cracking pick from Car & Classic. 

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle ludicrous car-related stage shows, cars in clothing ads, and famous people in unlikely cars. 

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Jonny and Richard struggle to remember some precise details about The A-Team and find a very interesting machine for sale on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, the very specific music of Dawson’s Creek, the drinking habits of the people in Friends, a look back at a recent live show, getting into trouble with an old man in Detroit, incorrect words in car ads, the interesting postal vehicles of North America, and some bad news about horses.

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Jonny and Richard are recording in a Los Angeles hotel room as they discuss hoarding wristbands, enforced sushi, attending a 2000s R&B video recreation, America’s hidden fire hydrants, the Road Wizard, a White Cabriolets update, trying to rent a Ford Crown Vic, a new leader in the caravan game, Aston Martin names, the curse of the free pour, gate crashing a Ferrari party, guerrilla parking a Bentley, the forbidden crisps of Pebble Beach, and the highlights of Monterey Car Week. 

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Jonny and Richard are in the United States for Monterey Car Week, discussing car spotting, waving from bridges, getting separated on planes, words Americans can’t say, the true engine capacity of Andre 3000, The Equaliser, Lalo Schifrin, Gordon Murray in an airport, No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guys of California, Celica Lady as an elegant dinosaur, the White Cabriolets detective agency, and a very American car from Car & Classic. 

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