Spike's Car Radio

Spike Feresten

4.3 (1.1K)
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Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.

23H AGO

Is the Cybertruck a flop?

Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny debate whether the Tesla Cybertruck is a legitimate flop, announce their hilarious dealership scheme, and dive into how new tariffs will impact Porsche prices. Plus, the guys explore the bizarre wellness features in luxury cars and tackle relationship questions in Dear Zuckerman. _____________________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com 🫂 BetterHelp - Quality Professional Therapy This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SPIKE911 and get on your way to being your best self. 🗢 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com _____________________________________________________ In this episode of Spike's Car Radio, the guys launch their fictional dealership Morris Solomons and invite listeners to participate in a logo design contest. They dive deep into Porsche's pricing changes due to tariffs and reveal insider info about a secret list for leftover race cars. The Tesla Cybertruck discussion gets heated as they analyze missed sales goals and trade-in controversies. Later, they laugh about the absurd "wellness" features appearing in luxury vehicles and share a wild Porsche 911 GT3 RS DUI story. Zuckerman delivers his signature no-nonsense advice in the popular Dear Zuckerman segment, tackling relationship dilemmas with his trademark brutal honesty. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
APR 2

Seen Through Glass's Nightmare Ferrari Restoration

This week, Spike, Zuckerman, and guest Sam Fane from ‪https://youtube.com/@seenthroughglass‬ unpack why Sam’s ditching his Porsche Boxster, the chaos of restoring a Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale he accidentally bought, and Matt Farah's 8-hour The Smoking Tire 1000th episode. Also: BMW M2 vs old M2 CS, GT3 Touring noise complaints, and Corvette Z06 regrets. _____________________________________________________ 🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com 🔥 Huel - Fuel Your Lifestyle Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code SPIKE911 at https://huel.com/spike911 (Minimum $75 purchase). 📻 Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!s... _____________________________________________________ Spike’s Car Radio brings back Sam Fane for a no-filter episode that blends car geekery with pure banter. They roast Farah’s 8-hour podcast plan (it's basically a telethon), dig into Sam’s decision to bail on his first-year Porsche Boxster, and mourn the hellish (and expensive) restoration of his Ferrari Challenge Stradale. They get nerdy about Porsche's first-year Boxsters, why the Carrera T might be a better everyday choice than the 911 ST, and whether you should even care about lightweight packages in your GT3 Touring. BMW M2 in Java Green? Looks like a beast, but that gear lever—mid. Spike compares it to the M2 CS while Sam defends (kind of) his decision to rent a Corvette Z06, even though he basically hates everything about it besides the noise. The random gems include Turkish hair transplants, Spike getting pedicures, classic car smog test law (yes, Leno’s in on this), and who’s winning Instagram Reels from nowhere (shoutout Tony from ‪@BehindTheGlass‬ ). They explore the dead UK Porsche market post-Brexit, YouTube burnout, and why subtle restomods beat overbuilt customs. Also: community support for Palisades fire victims, and an open invite to Goodwood and Wimbledon. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 5m
MAR 26

James Pumphrey / Carol Leifer

James Pumphrey from Speeed returns to the show to discuss carnivore diets, affordable daily drivers, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, and Waymo vs. Uber drivers. Later, comedian Carol Leifer sits down with Spike to reminisce on their days writing Seinfeld. Plus, James and Zuckerman plan to demolition derby a Bentley Continental GT?! _____________________________________________________ 🥾 BRUNT - Quality Workwear and Apparel Get $10 Off BRUNT with code SPIKE911 at https://bruntworkwear.com/spike911 📻 Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!spikescarradio 🗢 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com _____________________________________________________ James Pumphrey sits down with Spike and Zuckerman to talk about his upcoming "30 Health Trends in 30 Days" video, before discussing fun and cheap cars that YOU can daily drive. They then dish on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV G580 4E, and Waymo self-driving EVs taking over the Uber driver gig economy market. Afterwards, Seinfeld alum Carol Leifer joins the show to talk classic Seinfeld episodes, Jerry's 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS cameo. Then she breaks down her new book How to Write a Funny Speech, and the two laugh at classic wedding speech blunders. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
MAR 19

Ford CEO Jim Farley

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Spike for a deep dive into the Mustang GTD, Chinese EV dominance, and his passion for racing. He shares personal stories, including memories of his cousin Chris Farley, and previews his podcast DRIVE. Plus, Spike and Jonny go in on the Lotus Emira’s stiff ride and unpack the mystery behind Barry Keoghan’s Jaguar Type 00 publicity stunt. _____________________________________________________ 📻 Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com 🔥 Huel - Fuel Your Lifestyle Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code SPIKE911 at https://huel.com/spike911 (Minimum $75 purchase). 💰 Tax Network USA - Get Ahead on Your Taxes Use our link or call 1(800) 958-1000 to get your IRS troubles sorted! https://tnusa.com/Spike911 🏎️ Win a Porsche 911! Get 10% off with promo code SPIKE10 at https://000magazine.com and enter to win 000 Magazine's custom Porsche 911 Turbo S! _____________________________________________________ Jim Farley gives an inside look at the Ford Mustang GTD’s production, racing budgets, and why he’s pushing Ford towards rally racing. He also unpacks lessons from analyzing Chinese EVs, with some surprising insights into their rapid progress. Meanwhile, Spike puts the AMG-powered Lotus Emira 2.0 Turbo under the microscope—stunning to look at, brutal to drive. And in a moment of self-reflection, the guys realize they might’ve been duped by a Jaguar marketing stunt featuring Barry Keoghan. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 3m
MAR 12

We Bought the Untouched E39 BMW M5

Zuckerman just scored a unicorn—a Dakar Yellow E39 BMW M5 with only 633 ORIGINAL MILES! Spike, Zuckerman, and guest Drew Leslie from EAG break down the absurd negotiation process, the restoration challenges, and whether this car is too perfect to drive. Plus, Spike dishes on his Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid road trip, the auction of his ‘66 Triumph Bonneville, and Jonny S on the Moda Miami car scene. _____________________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911 https://RaceDeck.com 📻 Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!spikescarradio 🍽️ EveryPlate - America's Best Value Meal Kit! Get 50% off your first box with code SPIKE50 https://everyplate.com/podcast 🗢 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 🏎️ Win a Porsche 911 Get 10% off with promo code SPIKE10 at https://000magazine.com and enter to win 000 Magazine's custom Porsche 911 Turbo S! _____________________________________________________ Zuckerman’s M5 is one of the rarest in existence, but is it meant to stay in a garage or hit the road? Drew Leslie walks us through EAG’s meticulous inspection process, from sourcing impossible-to-find OEM parts to adding Eventuri intakes. The crew debates originality vs. performance upgrades, breaks down the Moda Miami car show, and roasts Mercedes-Maybach's latest indulgence—the EQS 680 SUV. Plus, a listener in Newfoundland has a bizarre request, and Spike announces Ford CEO Jim Farley as next week's guest. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 9m
MAR 5

Jerry Seinfeld's $25 Million Porsche 917

Jerry Seinfeld joins Spike and Zuckerman for another unfiltered deep dive into cars, comedy, and collecting. They break down the sale of Jerry’s Porsche 917K, debate the 964 RS vs. 993 RS, and reminisce about his SNL spoof. Plus, Pete Stout from *000 Magazine* stops by to talk about a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 Turbo S giveaway. _____________________________________________________ 💸 Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spike’s Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com 💰 Tax Network USA - Get Ahead on Your Taxes Use our link or call 1(800) 958-1000 to get your IRS troubles sorted! https://tnusa.com/Spike911 🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! 🏎️ Win a Porsche 911 Get 10% off with promo code SPIKE10 at https://000magazine.com and enter to win 000 Magazine's custom Porsche 911 Turbo S! _____________________________________________________ Jerry Seinfeld sheds light on what really happened with his Porsche 917 auction at Mecum and why big-money cars often sell behind the scenes. He shares his philosophy on car enthusiasm—why gearheads don’t care about titles, just the next great car. The guys also discuss Jerry’s freshly restored Porsche 550 Spyder, his drive through LA traffic in a vintage race car, and his ongoing obsession with RSKs. The conversation shifts to comedy, where Jerry reflects on *SNL’s* 50th anniversary and the rise of stand-up. And in a classic Porsche debate, Jerry and Spike go head-to-head on whether the 964 RS or 993 RS is the ultimate driver’s car. Spoiler: Jerry has some strong opinions. Finally, Pete Stout joins the show to unveil *000 Magazine’s* epic sweepstakes for a fully customized Porsche 911 Turbo S, with proceeds supporting the 43 Institute Ken Block Foundation. _____________________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Club Road Associates: sc@clubroadassociates.com 🌐 https://www.clubroadassociates.com Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 11m
FEB 26

Titus Welliver's Ford Bronco Obsession

Titus Welliver is back on Spike's Car Radio, and he's got a Bronco with a story. Spike and Titus talk rare cars, evacuating during the California wildfires, and why LA needs to reopen its roads ASAP. Plus, a deep dive into the final season of 'Bosch Legacy,' a Porsche 911 Carrera T review, and the truth about Bosch’s famous house. _____________________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com 🗢 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free! https://BlueChew.com 💸 Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spike’s Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 _____________________________________________________ Titus shares how Jay Leno's producer convinced him to buy a rare Ford Bronco, then opens up about his wildfire evacuation, running into inmate firefighters, and the economic toll of road closures on Malibu. Spike dives into ‘Bosch Legacy’ details—including an unsolved murder, cartel entanglements, and Maddie Bosch’s cop life. Then it's all about cars: the new lightweight, manual Porsche 911 Carrera T gets a rough critique, and fan questions lead to Titus’ takes on movie cars, vinyl records, and ‘Transformers.’ Oh, and Bosch’s stilts house? Yeah, it’s got connections to an adult store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 3m
FEB 19

The INSANE 800+hp on the Gunther Werks 993

Spike sits down with Peter Nam of Gunther Werks to break down the philosophy behind their track-ready, street-legal Porsche 993 builds. They get into the details of the Gunther Werks Turbo and discuss the evolution of Porsche modifications. Plus, Zuckerman reacts to Tesla suing drivers, Jeep’s in-car popup ads, and some wild ‘Dear Zuckerman’ listener letters. _____________________________________________________ 💰 Tax Network USA - Get Ahead on Your Taxes Use our link or call 1(800) 958-1000 to get your IRS troubles sorted! https://tnusa.com/Spike911 💸 Scholar Financial Advising - Get Financial Advice! Scholar Financial Advising is a paying sponsor of Spike’s Car Radio and all investing involves risk. You can read more about the risks of investing and conflicts of interest here: https://scholarfinancialadvising.com/spike911 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911! https://RaceDeck.com _____________________________________________________ Peter shares how Knight Rider sparked his love of cars, why Gunther Werks pushes air-cooled 911s to the extreme, and the surprising backstory behind the company name. After, Spike and Zuckerman unpack the Porsche 911’s bizarre #1 sales ranking in Andorra, the latest Tesla controversy, and the absurdity of Jeep’s touchscreen ads. Finally, in ‘Dear Zuckerman,’ chaos ensues over incarcerated fiancés, dementia-fueled family drama, and more hilarious written-in dilemmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.3

out of 5

1,123 Ratings

Worse since YouTube

Mar 29

sasn

Not nearly as good since they changed the format for YouTube
Minus one star

10/18/2024

JimmyRocket63

It would be 5 stars if they could keep the virtue signaling, aniti conservative bashing out of the show.....We get it, you hate Donald Trump.
Throat clearing

Mar 17

KcR58

Great show fun conversation but the consistent throat clearing is not worth more than 1 star
Perfect

Feb 27

Bob D926

Love everything about this show! Spike is a great host with a knack for telling good stories and asking good questions, and I’m now to the point where I start laughing almost as soon as I hear Zuckerman‘s voice. I also appreciate that not every guest is a car designer or modifier, some are those from the entertainment field or elsewhere who just happen to be car guys.
Best automotive podcast

Jan 23

crabhab75

Great cast and crew very Porsche centered and left leaning in other words- Perfect!
Very good

12/08/2024

Last normal person left

The politics only bother those who can’t stand to listen to smart people who talk with views different than their own. The tiny amount of politics is fine. It is more than a car show. It is a conversation amongst friends about cars and more. I learn about cars and they make me laugh while I commute.
Love it

12/07/2024

badlineracing

Leaving this review here because I am going to be watching the episodes as they come out on YouTube now. Has been a favorite of mine for years now, I like the hosts, and enjoy the insight into upscale car hobbying
Waste of time

11/27/2024

Ilihl

Used to be a worthwhile listen but recently has gone down the toilet tubes literally. Too much time wasted talking about dumb and disgusting news stories.
Overly political car show

11/13/2024

Saab 9000

Spike a narcissist. He thinks he understands the world, while living an echo chamber of political discourse in California. The show use to be amazing but now they can’t go five minutes without trying to push their ideology. He spent the last six months belittling his political opposites and now is pretending like he’s a gracious host.
Great show too much silly politics

10/17/2024

tua84243

I listen weekly it’s an awesome show. They really really know their car stuff. Just be prepared to listen to politics in some sense. They make fun of one side bc they are all motivated by family, geopolitical differences, and up on the corporate media ladder ( Johnny at MT) to preach one side. Would listen if at one point I ever heard of them making fun of the other side. Too much politics guys. Respectfully unsubscribe.