Smith and Sniff

OTOSOT 97

10 Apr 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about starting your own 90s BTCC team, cars being used for an out-of-character purpose, and road trip ...

Bring back bodyroll

06 Apr 2026

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After driving the new Jag, Richard has an idea for a campaign. Also in this episode, scorpions and The Scorpions, the new Renault Twingo, a lost dress...

OTOSOT 96

03 Apr 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about what you’d do on You Bet! to show off car skills, the worst thing seen at a car wash, the best...

Wastress

30 Mar 2026

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Jonny’s brother has invented a new word. Also in this episode, LeBaron James, American words that sound French, a new game involving Car & Class...

OTOSOT 95

27 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about being cruel to cars out of spite, strange gauges and the worst special edition options, plus a B...

Herr Fünf

23 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard discuss a needlessly specific BMW specialist. Also in this, the 400th episode of Smith and Sniff (but also, not), who’s got the Lo...

OTOSOT 94

20 Mar 2026

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In a Top Gear special, Richard answers listener’s questions about the red cars in the TG titles, yellow snow, the Aston V12 Vantage film, door openi...

Cars and coughing

16 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard have some new car event ideas. Also in this episode, the strange experience of being a foot passenger on a car ferry, car bras, MOT ...

OTOSOT 93

13 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the next content car for YouTubers, swapping a hot hatch for a fast saloon, special cars in bori...

Bikers and goths

09 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard are in Matlock Bath in Derbyshire enjoying its two most abundant things. Also in this episode, monkey puzzle trees, pangolin dust, G...

OTOSOT 92

06 Mar 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the most embarrassing thing you’ve accidentally done to someone else’s car, another Miami Vi...

Fire horse

02 Mar 2026

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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 ...

OTOSOT 91

27 Feb 2026

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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 sellin...

Pin drop car rescue

23 Feb 2026

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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...

OTOSOT 90

20 Feb 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about whether old cars make you more attractive, a new car for ageing parents, cars with known faults ...

Charity shop trousers

16 Feb 2026

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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...

OTOSOT 89

13 Feb 2026

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about swapping an Up for a Leaf, unglamorous cars in songs, covering up painful car expenses, Microsof...

How the new Grand Tour presenters were chosen

09 Feb 2026

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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, ...

OTOSOT 88

06 Feb 2026

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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 ca...

But it's never bothered me

02 Feb 2026

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Jonny and Richard discuss a used car ad trope. Also in this episode, Magic Trees and adult dancers, an unusual necklace, Bassie & Adriaan and thei...

OTOSOT 87

30 Jan 2026

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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 fo...

Beckham's Prelude

26 Jan 2026

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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 interest...

OTOSOT 86

23 Jan 2026

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In their usual Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about best aftermarket pipes sound, concept car tyres, track car ...

Nico Rosberg's laundry bill

19 Jan 2026

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Jonny and Richard worry about an F1 champion’s fondness for light-coloured clothing. Also in this episode, a Gregorian bathroom, the Brussels motor ...

OTOSOT 85

16 Jan 2026

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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 talki...

Marina door handle wardrobe

12 Jan 2026

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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...

OTOSOT 84

09 Jan 2026

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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 ...

Don't throw your phone in the river

05 Jan 2026

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Jonny and Richard discuss things you definitely shouldn’t do. Also in this episode, a sad, abandoned Jazz, a listener’s tale of a strange Jag buye...

OTOSOT 83

02 Jan 2026

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From their recent live show in Bristol, Jonny and Richard answer audience questions about hire cars, push-me-pull-you limos, a new car for BRIXMIS, ho...

The unexpected skip

29 Dec 2025

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Jonny and Richard are on a merrineum walk to and from the pub discussing Snoop’s inability to buy tonic water, scuffed Jazzes, an update on Richard’...

Ahhhhh, the French Champagne

22 Dec 2025

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In front of an audience in Bristol, Jonny and Richard discuss dressing for the 90s, Britpop Demon Hunters, Orson Welles and his sozzled attempts to se...

OTOSOT 82

19 Dec 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listener questions about reading the manual, the Top Gear lady wrangler, van advice, and the coolest car for transporting a C...

A ride in a new Jaguar prototype

15 Dec 2025

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Richard received an unexpected invitation to do something very exciting. Also in this episode, an embarrassing mistake with placeholder text, forgetti...

OTOSOT 81

12 Dec 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer questions about the Genesis GV60, favourite car-related toys from childhood, something comfortable and cheap to run, and taki...

Hair today, gone tomorrow

08 Dec 2025

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Jonny and Richard discuss Gerry McGovern’s sudden departure from Jaguar Land Rover. Also in this episode, trying to win over Juha Kankkunen, the car...

OTOSOT 80

05 Dec 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about models you’d only buy brand new, which car to turn into a boat for an apocalyptic future, bigg...

Fall Guy and Autuman

01 Dec 2025

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Jonny has become a superhero who loves this time of year. Also in this episode, AMC Eagles, Audi Allroads, spending time with some confusing Polestars...

OTOSOT 79

28 Nov 2025

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In front of an audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard answer questions about stupid things you did in your first car, selling...

Live in Derby

24 Nov 2025

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In front of a brilliant audience at Great Northern Classics in Derby, Jonny and Richard talk about Derby Bentleys, Edwina Currie, Rolls-Royce Eagle en...

OTOSOT 78

21 Nov 2025

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In this episode of the Smith and Sniff question-answering spin-off show, Jonny and Richard tackle cars that smell bad, getting into car writing for a ...

Springtime

17 Nov 2025

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Richard has some car news. Also in this episode, rally light pods, a heavy breathing Range Rover, a cracking day out at the Classic Motor Show, the Ch...

OTOSOT 77

14 Nov 2025

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Jonny and Richard pay tribute to Quentin Willson before answering questions about saving a family heirloom, cars the don’t suit aftermarket wheels a...

Captain Jonny

10 Nov 2025

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Guess who’s bought a boat off eBay. Also in this episode, James May’s geographically illiterate tour, crashing your famous brother’s Ferrari, ge...

OTOSOT 76

07 Nov 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the point of Vauxhall, things found in second hand cars, and what to do with a broken Honda S200...

The Gaylord Gladiator

03 Nov 2025

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Jonny has been learning about an obscure American car. Also in this episode, the Flintstones theme, being haunted by a Renault Estafette, an abandoned...

OTOSOT 75

31 Oct 2025

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While Jonny is away, Richard hijacks the usual audience questions show to shamelessly plug his new book. For early, ad-free episodes and extra co...

Believe: Driving the new Honda Prelude

27 Oct 2025

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Jonny and Richard are in the South of France to drive Honda’s new coupe. As well as giving their verdict on the car, they talk about In The Night Ga...

OTOSOT 74

24 Oct 2025

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In this week’s listener questions show, Jonny and Richard give answers on interesting things bought from petrol stations, finding a car for someone’...

A curse upon the DVLA

20 Oct 2025

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Jonny and Richard compare notes on recent and annoying dealings with the most famous office in Swansea. Also in this episode, treading terrible things...

OTOSOT 73

17 Oct 2025

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This week Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the international symbol for your tracking being out, modern cars you want to preserve...

Coming to you from 35,000 feet

13 Oct 2025

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In an unusual episode, Jonny and Richard are on an aeroplane heading to an unspecified location for reasons that will become clear in a future show. T...

OTOSOT 72

10 Oct 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about covering cars, a fun car for a driving instructor, best auction buys, and what to buy if you wan...

K Pop Dodge Demon Hunters

06 Oct 2025

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Jonny has the wrong of the stick about a recent movie sensation. Also in this episode, Sabrina Carpenter’s single entendres, scratching the Sound of...

OTOSOT 71

03 Oct 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car makers bringing back old names, a car media basketball team, the next Bond car, injuries as ...

Two men in a tiny car

29 Sep 2025

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Jonny and Richard are in a Microlino in a shopping centre car park discussing the BISTO ARS showroom, a new speed record, American swearing, the lates...

OTOSOT 70

26 Sep 2025

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This week in their regular Q&A spin-off Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about hill holding with the clutch, first gen RAV4s, buyin...

The DJ and the lion

22 Sep 2025

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Jonny has had two celebrity encounters at the Goodwood Revival. Also in this episode, gilet season, a campsite error, a VW van parade, an update on cl...

OTOSOT 69

19 Sep 2025

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In the latest episode of their weekly Q&A spin off, Jonny and Richard answer questions about car brand themed pubs, the planning that goes into th...

Defender problem

15 Sep 2025

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Richard has a fleet issue. Also in this episode, a traveller site u-turn, shout out to Dick at Angel Motors, a pillowy gargoyle in a motorway service ...

OTOSOT 68

12 Sep 2025

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In their end of the week Q&A show, Jonny and Richard answer questions about bringing back 1990s rallying, 1960s cars falling in value, the new Mic...

Midnight TOCA

08 Sep 2025

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Jonny is confused about a song lyric. Also in this episode, a strange set of car Top Trumps, the new front fog light idiots, a listener’s submission...

OTOSOT 67

05 Sep 2025

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In their Friday Q&A spin-off, Jonny and Richard answer questions about confusing other road users, phrases you can’t help saying while driving, ...

Woodpeckers and Kardashians

01 Sep 2025

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Jonny has learnt two new things. Also in this episode, the resurgence of the crooklock, a Silverstone steam engine, the Julio Iglesias car mystery is ...

OTOSOT 66

29 Aug 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer questions about writing a BL book, amusingly named car dealers, obsessively identifying cars, an American EV swap, replacing ...

PB FOMO

25 Aug 2025

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Jonny and Richard discuss Car Week envy, the new Gordon Murray specials, McLaren F1 wheels, the Porsche 968 Club Tropicana, listeners’ messages abou...

OTOSOT 65

22 Aug 2025

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In this week’s Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer questions about car OCD, diesel compensation, car parts stored in the house, and new c...

All about cars

18 Aug 2025

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This week Jonny and Richard accidentally fill Britain’s number one car podcast with chat about cars. Topics covered include the DS No4, the Civic Ty...

OTOSOT 64

15 Aug 2025

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In front of an audience at Pistonheads Annual Service, Jonny and Richard answer questions about cars to make into boats, best number plate designs, be...

Live from Pistonheads Annual Service

11 Aug 2025

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Recording in front of an outdoor audience at Bicester Motion, Jonny and Richard talk about Maroon 5 excuses, Max Power washing up liquid, Bad Boy bonn...

OTOSOT 63

08 Aug 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about best car for a vineyard, one car to replace a BMW 3 Series and a Ford Ranger, concept cars you’...

Julio's Testarossa

04 Aug 2025

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Jonny and Richard get sidetracked by an Iberian singing legend’s cars (and clothes). Also in this episode, departure angles, trying to carry too muc...

OTOSOT 62

01 Aug 2025

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In this week’s Friday spin-off show Jonny and Richard answer questions about looking up previous owners of your car, unconvincing re-badges, the bes...

Live from FOTU 2025

28 Jul 2025

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Live on stage at the excellent Festival of the Unexceptional, Jonny and Richard discuss the Raleigh canteen, car names as explorers, swearing on a rol...

OTOSOT 61

25 Jul 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about waving at other motorists, unusual hearses, film and TV cars you could take to Festival of the U...

Hairacio Pagani

21 Jul 2025

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Jonny and Richard admire the excellent locks of a supercar legend. Also in this episode, a strange rollercoaster name, a listener’s back pedal brake...

OTOSOT 60

18 Jul 2025

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In another episode of their spin-off Q&A show, Jonny and Richard answer questions about options you’d like to see on cars, the idea of a Carte B...

Festival of Sleeves

14 Jul 2025

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On a balmy evening during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Jonny and Richard sit outside to discuss middle aged man backflips, a robot in a leather jac...

OTOSOT 59

11 Jul 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the music EVs should play as warning sounds, favourite trainers, Jonny’s air-con threshold, th...

The problem with e-scooters

07 Jul 2025

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Jonny has some thoughts about powered scooting. Also in this episode, the history of the bicycle, men who look good in vests (i.e. almost no one), the...

OSOSOT 58

04 Jul 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the worst sound a car can make, what Donna Summer would have driven, unlikely car and owner comb...

Free car!

30 Jun 2025

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A generous listener has given Jonny and Richard a new podcast company car. Also in this episode, that caravan game again, a tale of disaster from Top ...

OTOSOT 57

27 Jun 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about daft road trips, favourite die cast models, optional extra envy, and songs that remind you of ca...

S.P.R.E.E.M.

23 Jun 2025

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Jonny has discovered some strangely-named Transformers. Also in this episode, Bill Withers CVT and bite point, the return of Richard’s Defender, in ...

OTOSOT 56

20 Jun 2025

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In this episode of their weekly Friday second show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about low-cost manual fun, car games, why really c...

Anybody want a Golf?

16 Jun 2025

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Jonny tries to sell his dad’s old car. Also in this episode, giving away a piece of Smith and Sniff history, the power of an old Metro Turbo, orderi...

OTOSOT 55

13 Jun 2025

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In front of an audience in London, Jonny and Richard answer questions about strangely named car dealers, being offered dodgy things in motorway servic...

New car reveal, live in London

09 Jun 2025

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On stage at the Honourable Artillery Company during the London Concours last week, Jonny and Richard reveal what car Richard has just bought and discu...

OTOSOT 54

06 Jun 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer questions about going camping in a VW Up, cars you’d like to see banger racing, the embarrassment of running out of fuel an...

Dentists' car parks

02 Jun 2025

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Jonny and Richard have a beef with a specific profession. Also in this episode, trying to identify VW SUVs at gunpoint, the decline of the Audi A8, po...

OTOSOT 53

30 May 2025

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In a second Q&A with an audience at the Morgan factory, Jonny and Richard answer questions about what’s in the Eagle, questionable car cleaning ...

Do your own car spraying

26 May 2025

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Jonny has brought Richard an interesting DIY book. Also in this episode, terrible photos and descriptions in used car ads, disposable cameras at weddi...

OTOSOT 52

23 May 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer questions about strange personalisation, poorly treated performance cars, television fixers, knowing Dario, and Skoda suspens...

Buttery Range Rover

19 May 2025

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Jonny likes a Swedish restomod while Richard has seen something horrific in Los Angeles. Also in this episode, love for the Discovery 4, trying to und...

OTOSOT 51

16 May 2025

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In front of an audience at the Morgan factory, Jonny and Richard answer questions about weird car promo items, Top Gear Marinas and pianos, choosing s...

Return to Morgan

12 May 2025

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Jonny and Richard return to the Morgan Experience Centre in Malvern where, in front of an audience, they discuss peacock damage, extreme roadster face...

OTOSOT 50

09 May 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the most ingenious use of gaffer tape, doing a Cannonball Run with car TV presenters, 4D plates,...

Roadster face

05 May 2025

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Richard has noticed what happens when you drive a car with no roof. Also in this episode, the CSI Tarpaulin capital of the UK, tattoo failure, air rai...

OTOSOT 49

02 May 2025

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Daimler saloons, catseyes, mullets, cars that look better scuffed, celebrities in unexpected mod...

Popemobiles and the Cybertruck

28 Apr 2025

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Jonny has fallen down a Papal wormhole and Richard has driven a controversial Tesla. Also in this episode, favourite numbers, the Mercedes Vision V, a...

OTOSOT 48

25 Apr 2025

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It’s another On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show and this time questions from listeners cover Jonny’s dislike of red cars, Car magazine lege...