Best Andrew Frankel Podcasts (2025)

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E126| Fabrice Grinda, General Partner, FJ Labs | AI valuations angel at scale 56:40

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In this episode of Fireside with a VC, I sit down with FabriceGrinda, founder of FJ Labs investing in seed at scale : 3 investments per week We discuss: Valuations of AI Seed to Series A startups All things market places, take rates, valuations, exits Secondaries, how to sell, when and how much Take rates and how to layer revenue on a marketplace W…

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MBP #179 Brad Sweet 58:04

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Brad Sweet is the co-founder and CEO of Same Same But Different Music Festival and Same Same Presents. With a background as a musician and producer, Brad's understanding of the industry has fueled the growth of Same Same But Different from a 400-person gathering to 7,500 daily campers in under five years. This achievement was recognized with a nomi…

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Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291 46:00

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss a new report that indicates renewed interest in traditional sports cars and combustion engines amongst car enthusiasts. The same report shows that demand for EVs and SUVs has fallen. They also talk about the extreme new Bentley and Max Verstappen's Formula 1 legacy. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20%…

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The analogue driving experience is making a comeback #290 48:56

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the joys of the analogue driving experience. From manual transmissions to naturally aspirated engines, analogue cars are the most rewarding and enjoyable to drive. And now there's very real evidence to suggest that car makers are finding ways to keep the analogue driving experience alive, so even cars of the f…

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Richard Porter aka Sniff Petrol with yet more elite-level car geekery 11:00

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How much can you learn about a car from its electric window switches? Much more than you might think, explains Richard Porter. Want more of the same? 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 In…

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Why it's so hard for Aston Martin, McLaren and Lotus to make money #289 48:12

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel examine why British sports car makers have such a difficult time returning good profits, or even just staying afloat. They're joined in the studio by Simon Lane, who has held senior board-level positions at Aston Martin and Lotus. What do Britain's most famous automotive brands get right, and why do they do often flir…

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E125 | Arvin Grover, General Partner, Digital Health Venture Partners – AI in Healthcare 25:16

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In this episode of Fireside with a VC, I sit down with Arvin Grover, General Partner at Digital Health Venture Partners (DHVP), to dive into how AI is reshaping healthcare and where the biggest opportunities are for founders and investors. We discuss: · Why roughly 22% of the healthcare sector has adopted AI compared to 9% in the broader economy · …

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F1's greatest championship battles #288 45:54

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Formula 1's most exciting drivers' championship battles. From the 1950s to the modern day, these are the most thrilling and fractious title fights F1 has ever seen. Highlights include the 1994 contest between Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill, the 2007 season that very nearly saw a rookie Lewis Hamilton win the…

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How VC Fund of Funds (FoF) Work 20:18

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This video explains how a VC Fund of Funds (FoF) works. It explains how we raise LP capital from investors, how cash is paid into the fund and how cash is paid back to LPs. I explain how the management fees and carry work, how this compares to a classic VC fund that invests directly in startups, how the risk is lower, how the payments back to LPs a…

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How Venture Capital Funds Work 19:21

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This video / episode is NOT for my usual audience, but explains how venture capital works to someone who is new to VC. We recently had new LPs invest in our VC funds, and they were not clear about how VC differs from a hedge fund. They were not clear on how they pay their cash into the fund, how the management fees and carry / performance fee work,…

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Why boring cars can be as great to own as special ones #287 44:49

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Inter…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 72 - Larry Dwyer - Chief Standing Bear Trial & OBA Founder Andrew Poppleton 1:43:02

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This presentation by Omaha attorney and author Larry Dwyer was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hruska Federal Courthouse in Omaha on August 25, 2025. The event was co-hosted by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Mr. Dwyer is the author of "Standing Bear's Quest for Freedom" and "Andrew J. Poppleton: Fighter for Omaha City, the Union Pa…

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Limited-edition specials and why they might be overrated #286 59:05

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the limited-edition versions of already high-performance cars, such as CS-badged BMW M-cars and Black Series Mercedes-AMGs. Are these more powerful, more uncompromising and always more expensive derivatives really better than the standard models they are based on? If not, which are the exceptions to the rule? …

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Dario Franchitti on winning the Indy 500 and his love of fast road cars #285 55:06

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti in this live podcast in partnership with car finance specialist JBR Capital. They ask Dario about his stellar racing career, during which he won four IndyCar championships and three Indy 500s, making him Britain's most successful motor racing export. Other topics include t…

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What makes a great peoples' car? #284 52:56

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss cars of the people. From the Mini and Fiat 500 to the VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV, great peoples' cars have the power to changes the lives of millions, and even entire societies, in ways no other kinds of car ever could. But what are the comment traits of peoples' cars, why do they so often become cultural icons…

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Our thoughts on the Jason Plato episode and flying a Spitfire #283 54:32

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MBP #178 FUNILAB 1:18:20

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Simone 'Funi' Fougnier is a visual artist from Northern Italy, built a 15-year career in the music industry, collaborating with icons like Deadmau5 and Anderson Paak as an illustrator, designer, and motion artist. In 2019, Fougnier co-founded Studio Syro to pioneer unexplored artistic mediums. This vision birthed 'Tales from Soda Island,' an award …

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Live: BTCC legend Jason Plato as you've never heard him before #282 1:33:43

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by double BTCC champion Jason Plato for a live podcast in partnership with Renault. Jason discusses his early racing career, his record-breaking 23-year stint in the British Touring Car Championship and much more. He also opens up about how difficult the past few years have been for him and the mental healt…

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Longbow Motors founder: 'Nobody has done this before' #281 58:04

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Daniel Davey, co-founder of British electric sports car startup Longbow Motors. Can the company really deliver on its promise to build and sell two lightweight, affordable sports cars weighing less than 1000kg? And why will Longbow be any different when countless low-volume sports car maker…

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MBP #177 Opiuo 1:03:06

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Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Born in 1984 in rural New Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. This extremely formative growth surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa's electronic music scene exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance…

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Everything we HATE about driving #280 52:09

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel give it both barrels as they discuss all the things that really wind them up about driving. Nighttime road closures, needlessly low speed limits, unrestricted e-bikes, tailgating, badly designed junctions... What else will be in the firing line? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription t…

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E124 | John Frankel of ff Venture Capital on AI Point Solutions (AIPS), Energy, Manufacturing & Fund Size Strategy 39:32

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In this episode of Fireside with a VC, I sit down with John Frankel, founder and partner at ff Venture Capital, to discuss: · The rise of AI Point Solutions (AIPS) · ff VC’s new fund driving innovation in energy and manufacturing · How VC fund size and strategy influence performance across different economic cycles John shares insights on how targe…

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News from the Munich motor show and our partnership with Bicester Motion #279 55:04

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at the best new cars launched at the Munich motor show, including the 701bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S with its clever hybrid powertrain, and discuss McLaren's team orders controversy at the Italian Grand Prix. Later they're joined in the studio by Philip White of Bicester Motion to discuss The Intercooler's new partne…

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How to appraise a car like a chassis engineer #278 1:01:10

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by David Pook, who spent almost 20 years working at Jaguar Land Rover as a ride and handling engineer. David is now best known for his Alpine tuning brand LIFE110, which offers upgrades for the A110 sports car and A290 electric hot hatch. In this episode Dan, Andrew and David discuss the simil…

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MBP #176 Justin Frankel 59:58

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Justin Frankel is a programmer, musician, and human being. In this conversation, Justin, the creator of Winamp and Reaper, shares his journey through programming, the evolution of his software, and the philosophy behind his work. He discusses the challenges of working under AOL, the artistry involved in software development, and the unique pricing …

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E123 7BC’s Fund of Funds + Cherry-Pick Direct VC Strategy + Invitation to 7BC VC-LP-Startup Events 9:30

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7BC’s Fund of Funds + Cherry-Pick Direct VC Strategy (and why now) + Invitation to 7BC VC-LP-Startup EventsLearn how 7BC combines a Fund of Funds (FoF) with a Cherry Pick Direct VC strategy to back top-decile managers and invest directly in their best companies—unlocking liquidity with secondaries so VCs can return cash to LPs faster.What you’ll le…

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300mph top speeds. 6min 30 at the Nürburgring. Are cars too fast? #277 1:03:21

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel ask if performance testing is getting out of hand. With several car makers pursuing 300mph top speeds with road-legal cars, and as showroom models begin to lap the Nürburgring in 6min 30secs, is it time to put a stop to all this or should mankind continue to push the boundaries of what's possible? Dan and Andrew debat…

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Is this British EV startup going to change the game? #276 49:28

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Longbow, the British electric sports car startup that has recently announced a handful of big name signings, including former McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt. With two new lightweight EV sports cars due next year, can Longbow really deliver on its extraordinary claims? Dan and Andrew also chat about the la…

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MBP #175 Supertask, Michael Schnebly + Landry Bulls 50:35

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In this conversation, this research team discusses their innovative project that combines social cognition, crowd dynamics, and machine learning. They explore how to utilize body tracking technology and infrared cameras to gather data on audience behavior during live performances. The team aims to understand the relationship between crowd dynamics …

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 71 - Jason Grams - Immediate Past-President of the Nebraska State Bar Association 1:03:16

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Recorded in February 2024, this conversation is with then President of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Jason Grams. Jason is a past member of the board of the Omaha Bar Association.By Omaha Bar Association

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 70 - Hon. John Irwin (Ret.) - Nebraska Court of Appeals 1:41:41

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We sit down with retired Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge Hon. John Irwin, to discuss his career, the history of the Court of Appeals in Nebraska, and his work in starting the Sarpy County Bar Association. This interview was done in connection with the Omaha Bar Association's 150th Anniversary in 2025.…

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Matt Becker: The man who makes Jaguars and Land Rovers drive like they do #275 1:06:24

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by legendary development driver Matt Becker. After learning his craft at Lotus, where he was responsible for some of the world's great sports cars, Matt moved to Aston Martin and then to Jaguar Land Rover. Matt's career has spanned simple sports cars to ultra-sophisticated performance SUVs using the latest …

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E122 Fireside Chat at Global VC Demo Day London June 2025 with Neil Foster & Scott Smedresman 43:27

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E122 Fireside Chat at Global VC Demo Day London June 2025 with Neil Foster & Scott Smedresman on Fireside with a VC. Discussing the changes and market dynamics of the VC startup ecosystems in London, New York, and Silicon Valley. What has changed and how should strategies adjust? 🚀 VCs: Pitch your fund to LPs forfree at the Global VC Demo Day: http…

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Great cars with rubbish engines (and vice versa) #274 55:26

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great cars that were let down by their crap engines, and the brilliant engines that somehow found their way into terrible cars. Examples include the wonderful Alfa Romeo Busso V6 that was never used in a truly great car (except maybe once), the front-wheel drive, V8-powered Lancia Thema 8.32, and every die…

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The truth about today's Porsche 911 and Festival of the Unexceptional #273 55:28

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest version of the Porsche 911 Carrera S, which has grown into a different sort of car to previous versions. They also talk about the weekend's Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, a car concours like no other where Andrew was a judge. Other topics include the Belgian Grand Prix, the possibility that …

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MBP #174 Andrew Simper 1:33:10

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Andrew develops some of the world's most advanced analog modelling audio algorithms, releasing these as plugins through his own company Cytomic, and licensing technology to industry leading developers like Ableton (Live, Move, Push), and Xfer Records (Serum). Andrew Simper Links Mr Bill Links Summary In this conversation, Bill Day and Andy Simper d…

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E121 Mark Terbeek, Partner at Greycroft, Founder-Investor-Fit on Fireside with a VC 44:00

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E121 Mark Terbeek, Partner at Greycroft, talking about founder-investor-fit on Fireside with a VC. One of the keys to success is carefully selecting your investors, building a well-functioning board of directors and managing these long-term relationships. How to evaluate VCs and create founder-investor fit and maintain this over time even if the bo…

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Bargain hunting for early 2000s enthusiast cars #272 53:48

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for interesting cars from the early 2000s, costing £2000 to £120,000. They consider luxury SUVs, supercars, hot hatches, saloons and more. Is this the greatest era for the motor car? Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine f…

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Is this the A-Team of automotive engineering? RML's Michael Mallock #271 57:55

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by RML's Michael Mallock. If you're a race team or an automotive OEM with a problem, maybe you can hire RML... if you can find them. The Northamptonshire engineering powerhouse has run high-profile motorsport campaigns in touring cars and endurance racing for decades, built extraordinary one-offs for car ma…

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MBP #173 PhaseOne 1:00:45

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Hailing from Sydney, Australia, PhaseOne's distinct sound (a unique blend of hard-hitting Bass Music infused with Metal) quickly found him a niche in the hardline EDM landscape. His music has been described as "a symphony of filth", and boy are they not wrong. As a producer, guitarist, and songwriter PhaseOne expertly crafts a "metal meets electron…

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F1 half-term report and Luca di Montezemolo to McLaren #270 54:52

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on a madcap British Grand Prix that saw heavy rain, multiple safety car interruptions, spins and crashes galore and one surprise podium finisher. They also discuss the first half of the 2025 F1 season and wonder what the second half has in store. Later on they talk about the surprise news that Luca di Montezem…

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How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: Braking and powershifting 14:59

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A sample audio article from The Intercooler. Subscribe to The Intercooler to get daily audio articles just like this one. When it’s done right, braking does more than just slow you down. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to brake and powershift like a pro. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's onlin…

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MBP #172 Skybreak 1:01:36

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Amidst the kaleidoscopic landscape of electronic music, Skyberak stands as a visionary architect of sound, masterfully weaving vibrant hues of color into the intricate fabric of bass music. With a signature style that defies convention, Skybreak's sonic creations explore the uncharted territories of Color Bass and Future Riddim, giving rise to a sy…

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How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: RWD and 4WD cars 15:59

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A sample audio article from The Intercooler. Subscribe to The Intercooler to get daily audio articles just like this one. The world's fastest and most exotic cars are either RWD or 4WD. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to get the most out of them. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car ma…

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Is Bentley stuck or ready to flourish? #269 1:03:00

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of Bentley, from its founding by WO Bentley more than a century ago to the present day. They discuss the early racing glories at Le Mans, the road cars that followed, the seemingly endless financial woes, the merger with and eventual split from Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen's takeover, the current model range…

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Alex Brundle on Hamilton, Red Bull, his father Martin and his own racing career #268 1:11:44

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Alex Brundle, racing driver and motorsport commentator. Alex talks about his father Martin Brundle, his own racing career in single-seaters and sports cars, why he's formed a historic racing team, the problem of the second Red Bull seat and if Lewis Hamilton can be champion again. Use coupon code pod20 a…

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MBP #171 Matt Xavier 1:07:04

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Matt Xavier is a full-time psychedelic guide, DJ, and mental health counselor whose remarkable career has spanned more than three decades at the intersection of music, healing, and expanded states of consciousness. In the early 1990s, Matt gained prominence as "Matthew Magic," a pioneering force in New York City's underground electronic music scene…

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Why the next Alpine A110 will be nothing like the one we love #267 47:04

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the all-new electric Alpine A110, due next year. It'll be bigger, heavier and far more powerful than the current car, and fully electric. Can it still be one of the all-time great affordable sports cars? They also discuss their own long termers and Porsche's road-going Le Mans Hypercar. Use coupon code pod20 a…

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How to make Le Mans the best weekend of your year #266 49:21

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. They look at the runners and riders in each category, discuss the Le Mans debut of the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar and speculate on which teams look like competing for the win. They also share memories from Le Mans and top tips for spectators. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout …

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ICONS: Miura to Revuelto, ranking Lamborghini's V12 monsters #265 55:22

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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look back on almost 60 years of Lamborghini's mid-engined V12 supercar bloodline. From Miura to Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, Aventador and now Revuelto, they pick out the high and low points of one of the greatest performance car dynasties of all time. Andrew also describes what the latest and most powerful, the 1001…