Best 5th Gear Podcasts (2025)

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The News Quiz: Ep 1. Space, Steel and Strikes 28:34

1h ago28:34

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind to unpack bin workers strikes in Birmingham, pop stars popping to the stars, talks of tariffs, steeling oneself in Scunthorpe, and how Toby took his carvery one step too far. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christina Riggs, Eve D…

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OTOSOT 48 31:00

1d ago31:00

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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 legend Georg Kacher, cars that trigger traumatic memories, and the biggest bodge to get through an MOT. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets t…

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NPFL Pro Seth Ellis joins us to talk about his 5th place Lake Norman Finish and drops some bed fishing juice. 1:32:13

3d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

This week Pete, Trey and Ben are joined by The National Professional Fishing League pro Seth Ellis. Seth joins us to talk about his 5th place finish in the NPFL Stop 2 on Lake Norman. Seth shares some secrets to reading bed fish, the baits he caught them on, and his mentality going into it. Also joining us in studio is Goat Wood Farms owner Chad Er…

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Ep. 424: The Old Timers Knew The Best Stand Locations w/ Luke Humphreys 1:49:34

5d ago1:49:34

1:49:34

Beau Martonik is joined by West Virginia native Luke Humphreys. Luke has sent in multiple Mountain Buck Monday submissions of big mountain bucks, including an absolute giant that he shot with his grandpa’s old sidelock muzzleloader from this past January during the West Virginia heritage season. They discuss practicing turkey hunting in the mountai…

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Max Log and La Raoul 1:03:33

5d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Jonny has spotted some odd things written on French lorries. Also in this episode, a racoon decal on a RAV4, a shout out to Dave Car Keys, cheap skinny tyres, rolling on prawn eyes, Ronal Teddy Bears, the fate of the old TG museum cars, Joss Stone news, warning someone about their clothes trapped in a car door, blade hands running, foolish methods …

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The Naked Week: Ep6. Tariffs, Theme Parks, and Twister. 28:42

8d ago28:42

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we mourn the death of globalisation, take a tour of Keir's new theme park, and play a game of BBC Balance Local Elections Naked Week Joke Twister. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew…

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OTOSOT 47 35:43

9d ago35:43

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the sadness of seeing a destroyed car, an urgent need for something less ruinous, finding a new car for a big man, satisfying a craving for a 350Z, Ayrton Senna and the Fiat Tempra, and new car smell. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and ti…

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Fishing for more than 100K! Pete and Trey talk Fishers of Men National Championship 1:20:26

10d ago1:20:26

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This week on The OneCast Ben interviews Pete and Trey who break down their experience at the Fishers of Men National Championship! The guys also discuss the recent Elite Series Event on the Albemarle Sound and Kyle Welchers huge victory! Support those who help to make this possible! Hobie Eyewear! If you are looking for highly affordable and high q…

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Ep. 423: Lee Lakosky Reveals His Personal Journey to Hunting Success! 2:45:16

12d ago2:45:16

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Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Lakosky. Lee Lakosky is a well-known figure in hunting and whitetail deer management. He's best known from the popular TV show "Crush with Lee & Tiffany," which he co-hosts with his wife, Tiffany Lakosky. They discuss his upbringing hunting the big woods of Northern Minnesota, how he bought his first farm, the journey…

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Free Willy 1:04:59

13d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

This week it’s Smith and Smith as Jonny is joined by his brother, Greg, who tells an amazing story about a man with poor control of his flies. Also in this episode, an unwell Morris Oxford, Basil the used car trader, open tailgates on second hand car lots, the heyday of dumped cars, adopting a Rascal, FTSWB, Greg’s ratty Golf, fist fight at a steam…

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The Naked Week: Ep5. Tariffic Trump retaliation, and Woop Woop - it's the sound of the Thought Police. 28:30

15d ago28:30

28:30

The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we 'woop woop' at the sound of the Thought Police, enjoy a spot of 'tariffic' retaliation, and bang a gong for the local elections. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray …

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2025 Bassmaster Classic Recap! 1:03:44

16d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

This week on The OneCast Pete, Ben, and Trey recap the 2025 Bassmaster Classic! Congratulation to Easton Fothergill on becoming a Bassmaster Classic Champion! Support those who help to make this possible! Hobie Eyewear! If you are looking for highly affordable and high quality polarized glasses to keep you safe on the water look no further than Hob…

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OTOSOT 46 35:19

16d ago35:19

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Richard is on his own answering listeners’ questions about Top Gear merchandising, Tiffany Dell, the Sniff Petrol campaign against a certain F1 commentator, how car mods were done on TG, Veyron damage, sodium and eels, which 911, and the truth about Richard Hammond getting hypnotised. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/…

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Ep. 422: Turkey Hunting in the Northeast - Wild Places & Gobbling Birds w/ Jon Lewis and Cody McIntyre // Just Hunt Club 1:46:12

19d ago1:46:12

1:46:12

Beau Martonik is joined by John Lewis and Cody McIntyre of Just Hunt Club to share their passion for turkey hunting, strategies for public land, humorous encounters, and insights on challenges and opportunities in New England. In addition, they discuss hunting turkeys out-of-state, their favorite habitat types to find turkeys, the craziest places t…

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Golf GTI flip flops 1:02:25

20d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Jonny has found some strange Volkswagen merchandise. Also in this episode, soiling a brand new car, not picking a side in ICE v EV, the new Subaru Forester, why Toyota should build an actual Range Rover, a Montego on an album cover, amazing retro touring car action, jammed horn or unstoppable air-con, drag racing supercars, and Prelude versus Peuge…

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The Naked Week: Ep4. Performing, Potholes, and Paddington. 28:58

22d ago28:58

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we Spring (Statement) into action with a timely tune for - and by - Rachel Reeves, explore a pothole that's opened up in the programme, and accidentally get added to Radio 4's Group Chat. Fro…

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OTOSOT 45 31:46

23d ago31:46

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Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about BMW gear selectors in other makes of car, the model sold under the most manufacturers, finding a small, fun, four seater with a big boot, the perils of buying an old S-Class or 7 Series, and foolish non-car vehicle purchases. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithand…

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Ep. 421: Bowhunting Isn’t Supposed to Be EASY (Learning the HARD Way) w/ Meredith Powroznik 1:28:01

26d ago1:28:01

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Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter and Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith Powroznik. Traditional bowhunting is a family tradition for Meredith, having learned from her father and brothers at a young age. Through that, she has learned a lot of lessons “the hard way.” They discuss getting into traditional hunting as a female, injury pr…

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I bought a new car! 1:07:14

27d ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Richard has some news. Also in this episode, the lesser spotted Daewoo Lanos, James May’s S-Type road test cheat, a drive-by shouting, car storage problems, airbrushing litter louts’ cars, retro Raleighs, Shakin’ Stevens’s Mercedes, love for small Ford vans, an accidental bathroom suite and the Rolling Stoneses. For early, ad-free episodes and extr…

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From rock bottom to The National Professional Fishing League Part 2 with Dylan Freeze 2:06:30

30d ago2:06:30

2:06:30

This week on The OneCast we are joined to wrap up our conversation with NPFL Pro Dylan Freeze. Dylan talks about why the NPFL, his struggles, and his small victories in his return to fishing. Dylan talks about going from leaving fishing with no such thing as live scope or forward-facing sonar to returning to the sport in the peak of its use. We als…

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The Naked Week: Ep 3. Benefits, Borders, and a game of Truss or Towers. 28:34

29d ago28:34

28:34

The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we apply for a job in the parliamentary Work and Pensions office, play a game of 'Liz Truss or new ride at Alton Towers', and make a military incursion into Ambridge to steal territory from T…

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OTOSOT 44 32:58

1M ago32:58

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Jonny and Richard answer audience questions about Ross Kemp in a Twingo boot on Top Gear, seeing secret cars before they’re announced, concept cars you wish had been made, getting embarrassed by your kids, choosing a new voice to be stuck with, dream podcast guests, best and worst cars to live in, and Panda or Range Rover regrets. For early, ad-fre…

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Ep. 420: MASSive Sheds, Focused Spring Scouting Strategy, and EMW Updates 1:09:50

1M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He discusses some EMW updates, including the upcoming scouting camp, a new apparel launch, a new website, and film releases. Furthermore, he gets into his spring scouting thus far in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, discussing his post-season scouting strategy, focusing on the time …

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Airbrushing Nigel Mansell onto the bonnet 1:11:21

1M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Jonny and Richard have a terrible idea for their Eagle limo. Also in this episode, bargaining for a car, Vitaraizing, the first Shortsman of spring, the Porsche 718 Spyder RS and paying more for inconvenience, a disintegrating 206 on a motorway, unexpected wheel lock-up, top of the plops, Cruella de Vil’s clutch control, hand built cars, the truth …

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The Naked Week: Ep 2. Brick Walls, Dead Wood, and Charlie. 28:32

1M ago28:32

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we use a housebrick to explain what's happened with the Reform Party, carve literal dead wood to explain what's happening with the civil service, and explain more news with haikus. From The S…

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OTOSOT 43 28:29

1M ago28:29

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In front of an audience in Manchester, Jonny and Richard answer questions about worst Lego kit, weirdest car selling experience, The Late Brake Show Live, problems saying a certain company’s name, other podcasts to enjoy, a same brand green laning and track day dilemma, and favourite Top Gear build. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go …

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From nearly qualifying for the Elites to quiting fishing for a decade NPFL Pro Dylan Freeze joins The OneCast 1:24:59

1M ago1:24:59

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This week on The OneCast Pete, Trey, and Ben are joined by Dylan Freeze who is in his second season with The National Professional Fishing League. Dylan joins us to talk about how he got into bass fishing in Ohio, nearly qualified for the Elite Series, and then quit fishing for nearly a decade. Dylan talks about personal struggles during this perio…

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Ep. 419: 13 Things You Should Know Before Your First Western Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule 1:39:54

1M ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss some critical things to prepare for a western hunt, including physical training, buil…

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Live from Manchester 59:22

1M ago59:22

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Jonny and Richard are in front of an audience at the Tesla Centre in Manchester talking about Grease 2, Ross Kemp, Twingo face, car tattoos and lots of other bobbins. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get bonus content on Patreon …

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The Naked Week: Ep 1. Oval arguments, awful algorithms, and a game of Top (Donald) Trumps. 28:52

1M ago28:52

28:52

The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we fail to wear a suit, dance around the problems with TikTok like no one's watching, and guest correspondent Rosie Holt radicalises some children. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andre…

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OTOSOT 42 36:05

1M ago36:05

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard cover topics including the right Honda for an ace guitarist, how to impress the Max Power audience of 2000, a low budget organ delivery vehicle, cars that make more power than claimed, and what ever happened to the kit car? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/…

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Running our gums about fishing and keggers at Jeffs house! 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

This week on The OneCast we record a live episode answering your questions about Fishing. We talk about throwing a kegger at Jeffs house, the FOM National Chamionship, and some of our favorite pre-spawn baits. There also may be some bed fishing tips! Support those who help to make this possible! Hobie Eyewear! If you are looking for highly affordab…

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Ep. 418: Our BIGGEST Whitetail Shed Antlers FOUND in the Mountains! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:21:31

2M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the country's most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters to discuss some of their biggest and most memorable sheds they’ve found in Pennsylvania! They discuss the stories and tactics behind multiple bucks including a 174” match set, and shed antlers off bucks they’ve been able …

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Literally, to be fair 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Jonny has encountered a troubling verbal tic. Also in this episode, tripping into your own car, trying to understand Polestar, an unexpected Renault 5 driver, ways of dressing during a fire alarm, an excessive breakfast order, Cliff Richard’s Wired For Sound and very weird movie, strange lust for a Beetle Turbo, the VW ID. Every1 concept, a man in …

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Drama in the BASS world? We talk about recent rules violations and our opinions. 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

This week on The OneCast we talk about the recent drama in tournament BASS fishing, the rulings, and our opinions on the incidents. We also talk about what we think organizations can do better to help curb some of the public backlash. Support those who help to make this possible! Hobie Eyewear! If you are looking for highly affordable and high qual…

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The News Quiz: Ep8. Mr. Starmer Goes To Washington 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Scott Bennett, Sara Barron, Alex Massie and Lucy Porter for The News Quiz recorded from Scarborough. In the last of the current series, the panel unpack the Prime Minister's Washington visit, aid cuts and defence pastes, silent albums and AI-generated essays. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Simon Al…

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OTOSOT 41 33:39

2M ago33:39

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This week Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about inconvenient car purchases, OEM purism, and awkward car conversations with medical professionals. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted …

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Ep. 417: Mason’s 5th 140”+ PUBLIC LAND MOUNTAIN BUCK in 7 YEARS, Here's How He Did It! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters in the country to discuss their 2024 Pennsylvania hunting season. They discuss the story of how Mason shot his 5th 140”+ public land buck in the last 7 years, finding the best access for morning hunts, Joe’s moon theory on buck mov…

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Well at least the sunroof works 1:05:53

2M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Jonny and Richard are tempted by a car spotted for sale in a newsagent’s window. Also in the episode, the punchlines to Jonny’s 911 GTS trip to see the doctor, Morgan’s flagship, the sad loss of Henry Kelly, love for the Nissan 350Z, car park space lights, high speed reversing, driving out of your way to look at an interesting car, sponsoring a rou…

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The News Quiz: Ep7. Lying and Reassurance 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Ian Smith, Laura Lexx and Hugo Rifkind as they unpack Trump and Putin in talks in Saudi Arabia, the solutions to prison overcrowding, and the Welsh solution for parliamentary empty promises. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Simon Alcock, David Duncan, Laura Major, Christina Riggs and Peter…

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OTOSOT 40 32:59

2M ago32:59

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In another episode of their Friday spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about cars that are too good to throw away, buying a Jag, a petrol conspiracy, and reviewing modern cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsnif…

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What does the 2025 NPFL Season have in store? 56:05

2M ago56:05

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This week on The OneCast the guys break down the 2025 National Professional Fishing League season. With 6 stops around the country starting in South Carolina on the Giant Factory that is Santee Cooper. Pete, Ben, and Trey give their predictions on the winners of all 6 stops, AOY, and how they think each lake will set up! Support those who help to m…

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Ep. 416: Will Non-Residents STILL Have Elk Hunting Opportunities in 2025? w/ Cliff Gray 1:34:36

2M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures with hunters coming from east to west, 2025 elk hunting opportunities, 2025 Colorado Hunting Regulation changes with removing OTC elk tags, exploring new hunting opportunities, and much more! Topics: 00:…

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Leather bootcuts 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Jonny and Richard admire the trouserial stylings of guitarist Steve Stevens. Also in this episode, going for an uncomfortable medical procedure in the new Porsche 911 hybrid, cars with 2.2 in the name, strange engine capacities, cheap F-Types, terrible Land Rover three spokes, over-done video descriptions, a strange boast to make about a Volvo, Fro…

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The News Quiz: Ep6. Corruption Leagues and Leaked WhatsApps 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.By BBC Radio 4

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OTOSOT 39 32:56

2M ago32:56

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In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a fun car for 16 grand, a trip to an autojumble, Top Gear studio links, running a Mercedes on chip fat, man baubles, wincing at cars on TV, and worn-out press cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsni…

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Breaking down the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

This week on The OneCast Pete, Trey, and Ben break down the 2025 Elite Series. We give our prediction on the winners of each event, AOY, and ROY! We talk about a schedule that sets up differently from recent years including visiting some Florida fisheries later in the year than normal. What are your predictions for the 2025 BASSmaster Elite Series?…

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Ep. 415: Post-Season Scouting NOW for FUTURE Success w/ Johnny Stewart 1:40:10

2M ago1:40:10

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny is described as closer to a deer than human, and his knowledge of whitetails speaks for itself. They discuss Johnny’s late season muzzleloader buck in Ohio, focusing scouting efforts for the time of year, organizing your waypoints, scouting vs. shed hunting, reviewing your pins to create a plan, and…

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Frontera up a mountain 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Jonny and Richard remember a weird story about a man who drove a Vauxhall up Snowdon. Twice. Also in this episode, locally sourced drugs, Kendrick Lamar and the Buick GNX, more Pistonheads auction cars, falling in love with a 1940s American car, and Richard remembers meeting Robbie Coltrane. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patre…

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The News Quiz: Ep5. Tariffs, Tabloids and Typewriters 28:56

2M ago28:56

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On The News Quiz this week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ayesha Hazarika, Susie McCabe, Geoff Norcott and Pierre Novellie to discuss Britain's attempts to court the US and the EU, Trump's tariff turmoil, new report cards from Ofsted, and Starmer's uncovered voice coaching. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Alex Kealy…

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