Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel

The Intercooler

#6 in Automotive · 🇬🇧 #17 in Automotive · 🇦🇪

About the show

The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

Ronin: the greatest car chase ever? #339

Nov 9, 2026 1 hr 6 min

Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger break down the legendary car chases in the movie Ronin (1998). How were they achieved, and which actors did their own driving? What made Ronin perhaps the first - and last - movie to shoot its car chases this way? -------------------------------------------------------------- Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-volkswagen-golf-gti-7/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ --------------------------------- {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 2:00 What made you smile? 5:34 Buy, Borrow, BURN 14:06 BaT Car of the Week 19:42 Ronin --------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is fast actually fun? From the Mercedes-AMG One to garden lawn mowers #338

Nov 2, 2026 1 hr 9 min

Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss how and why we've developed this idea that going fast is fun. Is it always true? Perhaps recent experiences in a Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale and Mercedes-AMG One might help answer the question... -------------------------------------------------------------- Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/uk Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 01:18 What made you smile this week? 10:51 Buy, Borrow, Burn 17:21 BaT Car of the Week: BMW M5 Touring (manual) E61 23:46 Is going fast actually fun? 1:00:06 Dungeons & Wagons 1:06:49 Cardle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nerdiest engine chat ever? With Alpine A110 chief engineer David Twohig #337

Oct 26, 2026 1 hr 19 min

WTF is an engine? How does it work? And how can we make them better? Those are the simple questions Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel attempt to put to Ti contributor and stellar car engineer David Twohig. Do let us know if this is the kind of chat you would like more of... (or not). -------------------------------------------------------------- Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ferrari-1978-250-gto-special/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ --------------------------------------------------- {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 02:30 What made you smile this week? 05:16 Buy, Borrow, Burn 15:00 BaT Car of the Week: Ferrari 250 GTO 24:11 How does an engine work? 42:30 How to make engines better 55:25 Favourite car at the Scramble 1:13:40 David’s favourite engines --------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ronin: the greatest car chase ever? #339

Nov 9, 2026 1 hr 6 min

Is fast actually fun? From the Mercedes-AMG One to garden lawn mowers #338

Nov 2, 2026 1 hr 9 min

The nerdiest engine chat ever? With Alpine A110 chief engineer David Twohig #337

Oct 26, 2026 1 hr 19 min

Autocar x Ti | Live: Matt Prior and Steve Cropley

Oct 19, 2026 1 hr 8 min

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 sports and enthusiast car market. -------------------------------------------------------------- Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-coupe-61/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ My Week in Cars podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-week-in-cars-the-autocar-podcast/id1644711837 --------------------------------------------------- {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What made you smile this week? 05:42 Buy, Borrow, Burn 10:54 The changing face of car journalism 36:49 The art of the cornering shot 42:39 Audience questions 51:09 BaT Car of the Week: 1973 Porsche 911 57:53 Market analysis --------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Elise, Evoque, Corvette and... Popemobile | Live: car designer Julian Thomson #335

Oct 12, 2026 1 hr 2 min

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 be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-renault-twingo-2/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ --------------------------------------------------- {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Smiles and Corvettes 04:39 Buy, Borrow, Burn 07:37 Dinos and hot hatches 14:02 Thomson at Ford & Lotus 17:26 Lotus Elise 29:13 JLR and Evoque 36:55 Chevrolet and Corvette 40:41 Influence from China 44:19 Audience questions 45:45 BaT Car of the Week 51:22 Dungeons & Wagons --------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live: Auctions with passion – Alex Porter on BaT UK #334

Oct 5, 2026 1 hr 9 min

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, where Gez pitches Andrew a new feature for the podcast: Dungeons & Wagons. -------------------------------------------------------------- Love cars? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Ti's Car of the Week on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-porsche-boxster-148/ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ {{chapters}} 00:00 Introduction 01:21 What made you smile this week? 03:43 Buy, Borrow, Burn 08:08 BaT Car of the Week 14:17 Alex Porter on BaT 55:25 Favourite car at the Scramble 1:02:45 Dungeons & Wagons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The return of tactile interaction #333

Sep 28, 2026 1 hr 10 min

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? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Bring a Trailer's UK shortcut is here: https://www.bringatrailer.com/uk Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternative forms of combustion #332

Sep 21, 2026 1 hr 8 min

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? Really love them? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Bring a Trailer's UK shortcut is here: www.bringatrailer.com/uk Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From one cylinder through to 18, the best engines we've ever experienced #331

Sep 14, 2026 59 min

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? 👌🏁 Then you might be interested in the exclusive daily stories, podcasts and videos we make at Ti. If you'd like a 30-day no obligation free trial, come and check us out at: www.the-intercooler.com -------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------MERCH!!----------------------- Please note that due to the fact each gilet is embroidered to order, returns are unfortunately not possible. So please check the size guide carefully before ordering, and note you can also reference the rest of the Schöffel website for visual references and stated model heights. Your order will take between three and four weeks to deliver, as each item will be embroidered to order for you by hand. Men's https://www.schoffelcountry.com/products/gunmetal-oakham-fleece-intercooler Women's https://www.schoffelcountry.com/products/gunmetal-lyndon-limited-edition-intercooler Unfortunately Schöffel are not able to deliver to international customers due to duties and tariffs. We apologise to our international subscribers on this front, and we will endeavour to find a way to make any future merchandise available internationally in the future. ------------------------------------------------------ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite restomods from £20k to £2m (and we have news...)

Sep 7, 2026 1 hr 7 min

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, to merch, new car related brain-teasers on the website and even more accessible Ti membership. Visit the UK portal for Bring a Trailer here - https://bringatrailer.com/uk/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the new Grand Tour will be a hit (and how should the BBC bring back Top Gear?) #329

Aug 31, 2026 57 min

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 BBC reboot the golden goose that was Top Gear? What's the future for cars on TV? 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 ad-free, and enjoy the subscriber-only midweek podcast Ask The Intercooler. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Grand Tour hosts on replacing Clarkson, Hammond & May #328

Aug 24, 2026 48 min

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 Clarkson, Hammond and May's blessing for the new show. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast alert! A world exclusive comes tonight

Aug 24, 2026 1 min

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 information.

Insane prices and sensational launches at Monterey Car Week #327

Aug 17, 2026 58 min

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 the street? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'll take the old BMW M5 and the Carrera GT, please #326

Aug 10, 2026 53 min

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 absolutely crackers? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Concours Cars 1999 BMW E39 M5 1990 Porsche 928 GT 2018 VW up! GTi 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 2001 Vauxhall VX220 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ 1956 Citroën 2CV 1992 Caterham 7 SuperSprint 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1998 Mercedes SL500 (R129) 1999 Honda Integra Type R 2015 Audi RS4 2005 Lotus Elise 111S Porsche 996 GT2 Clubsport 2006 BMW 130i M Sport 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Porsche Carrera GT Contributor Cars 996 GT3 Toyota Sera Alpine A110 R DeLorean 993 GT2 Guntherwerks 993 Turbo Mercedes R107 350 SL VW XL1 993 RSR 992.2 GT3 Toyota IQ BMW 650i Golfs: All GTis Longbow Roadster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unexpected hits, accidental immortals and enormous flops #325

Aug 3, 2026 1 hr 2 min

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. Tickets for Ti's inaugural Concours d'Appréciation (Bicester Motion, 6th August, 5-8pm) are available here: https://bicestermotion.com/shop/undefined/scramblers-x-the-intercooler-6-august 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special kind of concours #324

Jul 27, 2026 50 min

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 tickets (£10) for the Concours d'Appréciation at Bicester Motion on 6th August: https://bicestermotion.com/shop/undefined/scramblers-x-the-intercooler-6-august 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Widowmakers #323

Jul 20, 2026 1 hr 2 min

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 online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we really changed our minds about the Ferrari Luce? #322

Jul 13, 2026 54 min

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 Lightning McQueen. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new 'manual' Ferrari, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321

Jul 6, 2026 1 hr 0 min

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 The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Goodwood became home to the UK's biggest car show #320

Jun 29, 2026 52 min

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 car debuts and superstar special guests. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off your subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great cars undone by one fatal flaw #319

Jun 22, 2026 1 hr 6 min

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 get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton is back to his best #318

Jun 15, 2026 46 min

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 Mans, won by Toyota, plus the new electric BMW M3 and the fearsome Nichols N1A. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Father's Day gifts – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When outsiders try, and fail, to build a car #317

Jun 8, 2026 47 min

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% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need to talk about Ferrari #316

Jun 1, 2026 49 min

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: https://www.porsche.com/uk/events-and-partnerships/sunstede/ Concours des Légendes: https://concoursdeslegendes.co.uk/ 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Gift subscriptions - https://the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss David Richards #315

May 25, 2026 50 min

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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live: F1, IndyCar and Le Mans ace Mark Blundell #314

May 18, 2026 1 hr 1 min

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 to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313

May 11, 2026 49 min

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 Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best (and worst) road trips ever #312

May 4, 2026 49 min

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 magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new car market is a total bloodbath #311

Apr 27, 2026 45 min

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 vehicles? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The complete history of The Intercooler #310

Apr 20, 2026 1 hr 21 min

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 how it will continue to evolve in the coming years. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off your subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most amazing people we've ever met #309

Apr 13, 2026 54 min

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 the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the new Jaguar deserves to succeed #308

Apr 6, 2026 53 min

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 The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Podcast is moving!

Apr 2, 2026 1 min

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 year, plus a 30-day free trial. You'll also get full access to our multi award-winning online magazine – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the Aston Martin Valhalla is an all-time great #307

Mar 30, 2026 55 min

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 analysing its latest financial results, and they consider the Aston Martin Formula 1 team's dreadful start to the new season. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – ⁠https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/⁠ Find out more about JBR Capital here – ⁠https://www.jbrcapital.com⁠ Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – ⁠https://supernaturalcarcare.com/⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner #306

Mar 23, 2026 48 min

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 the UK? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305

Mar 16, 2026 55 min

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 the Volkswagen PD diesel to screaming V12s. Mike Fernie on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Mike_Fernie Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304

Mar 9, 2026 43 min

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 terrible state of the UK's roads, plus the new hybrid version of the Lotus Eletre. Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus episode! Will F1's bold new era fly or fall flat?

Mar 4, 2026 39 min

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 strong position, and which teams are in trouble. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – ⁠https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/⁠ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live: F1 and Group C racing legend John Watson #303

Mar 2, 2026 46 min

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 - could he have been F1 World Champion? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened to the Q-car? #302

Feb 23, 2026 43 min

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 Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petrol engines are back: Porsche U-turn on Boxster and Cayman #301

Feb 16, 2026 51 min

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 that new Ferrari Luce interior, designed by Jonny Ive? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Tom Kristensen win Le Mans nine times? #300

Feb 9, 2026 1 hr 17 min

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 an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live: Designer Ian Callum on TWR and Jaguar - then and now #299

Feb 2, 2026 41 min

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 coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298

Jan 26, 2026 43 min

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 fills in the blanks for Dan, but can Dan do the same for Andrew? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here - https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297

Jan 19, 2026 47 min

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 GPs? Which five circuits have hosted it? What were the most controversial moments? Which drivers have dominated the race? 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has our Range Rover finally broken down? #296

Jan 12, 2026 47 min

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 2025. 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 ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295

Jan 5, 2026 44 min

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 familiar with. But might there be method in the madness? And can Ford re-establish itself as the market leader both in everyday cars and performance machines? Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been in the new Jaguar electric car #294

Dec 22, 2025 57 min

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 Jaguar (which Andrew has ridden in) to a number of battery-powered sports cars, next year looks set to be a memorable one for new metal. THE INTERCOOLER DAILY PODCAST! Sign up to our new product, The Intercooler Daily Podcast, to get new podcast content every single day of the week. It includes our regular Monday show ad-free, our new Thursday show called Ask The Intercooler, plus audio versions of the award-winning articles we publish on our digital magazine – always ad-free. Just search 'The Intercooler' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can sign up via our main podcast feed on either of those platforms. It costs just £6.99 a month. Apple Podcasts – look for the Daily Podcast box beneath the latest episode. Spotify – click 'About' and tap the link. Christmas gift subscriptions – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's going on with the petrol car ban? #293

Dec 15, 2025 45 min

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 rival series to Formula 1. They also reflect on another productive year for The Intercooler's online car magazine by looking back at the most popular stories from 2025. Christmas gift subscriptions – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.com Use coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Created by: Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 9, 2026
Episodes: 355
Release period: Weekly
Avg. episode length: 53 min
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Language: English

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