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An automotive podcast that celebrates connection, community, and interesting stories.Every two weeks Takona founder Lewis Warren sits down for a casual conversation with an interesting guest, normally someone from within the automotive world. These conversations are designed to act as an example; talking can be casual and conversations can lead us in a variety of directions. If mental health and well-being comes up, its okay. After all, ITS OK TO TLK. By Takona, the brand driving mental health awareness through cars. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 6

    Tim Foster - Rallying with Group B - Episode 81

    Takona Tlks with Tim Foster, one of the men behind Rallying With Group B a community of enthusiasts, car owners and service suppliers who offer event organisers a one-stop solution for supplying spectacular eye-catching, well-driven and professionally organised cars.   RWGB were the first demonstration group to be officially recognised by the UK's motorsport governing body, Motorsport UK. We are regulated, insured, and approved to run and organise display & demonstration events with the safety of the public as our primary concern. Tim and I were introduced by the team at Race Retro as Rallying with Group B will be hosting the live rally stages across the weekend, something I'm personally quite excited to go and see. (Hence wanting to talk about such a cool thing on the podcast) The Race Retro team have even offered a £2 off code for Takona Tlks listeners, use TAKONA2 at checkout. https://www.raceretro.com/ For all things Takona head to www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  2. 12/19/2024

    Mark Foster - F1 Designer and founder of Rock Solid Rigs - Episode 80

    Takona Tlks with Mark Foster, Formula one and Aston Martin Valkyrie Designer and founder of Rock Solid Rigs race simulator rigs. Mark and I talk through his career starting from entering Formula one, through to working with Adrian Newey on the Valkyrie, and now designing and building Racing Simulator Rigs. See more of Marks Sim Rig work at www.rocksolidrigs.com and more from Takona at www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 41m

  3. 12/05/2024

    Simon Lane - The Real Q (amongst many things) - Episode 79

    Takona Tlks with Simon Lane, a man who has been behind some of the coolest and most interesting special vehicle operations cars for the past few years, including the James Bond Goldfinger DB5 recreation cars, the Aston Victor, and the Fitipaldi Evija. We go through some of Simons fondest projects and the story of how a tough school start has lead him onto an amazing career within the automotive world. If you're a Patreon member you'll have seen some of the amazing pieces Simon shared with me after our chat. If you're not a Patreon member you can explore how to become one here: https://www.patreon.com/Takona Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 10m

  4. 11/21/2024

    Simon Hill - Motorsport Specialist - Episode 78

    Takona Tlks with Simon Hill, a motorsport specialist in a variety of ways, from racing cars, to commentating about motorsport for the likes of ITV and Motors TV, managing motorsport logistics, and even helping manage his son Jake Hill who recently became BTCC champion for 2024. Simon is a familiar face around most paddocks especially when the touring cars are in town. We sat down in the Hilton at Silverstone for a good catchup about his career in and around the motorsport world. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  5. 11/07/2024

    Andrew Brabyn - Zero West Watches Co-Founder - Episode 77

    Takona Tlks with Andrew Brabyn, one of the co-founders of Zero West watches. Andrew kindly invited me down to their design studio to record, which meant spending most of the time trying not to be distracted by the plethora of incredibly cool things they have on display, including an actual Spitfire engine from a plane that crashed in France during WW2. It's still coated in French mud! If you're a Patreon member you'll have already seen some video clips from inside the studio! Zero West combine British engineering achievements and incredible stories with fantastic pieces of watch design to create some truly stunning pieces, you can learn more about them at: https://zerowest.watch/ As always more from Takona can be found at www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m

  6. 10/24/2024

    Arun & Gareth - Detailers - ATD Vehicle Appearance Specialists - Episode 76

    Takona Tlks with Arun and Gareth ATD Vehicle Appearance Specialists, thats right, two guests! We met at Great Northern Classics for a good chat about detailing, life, the universe and everything, meandering from cars to conspiracy theories and everything in between. An episode that really shows the chemistry these two have, as well as showcasing how relative strangers can sit and chat over their shared passion for the automotive. Thank you to the Great Northern Classic team for letting us use their boardroom to record, you can see more of what they're up to at: https://www.greatnorthernclassics.co.uk/ Arun and Gareth can be found at: https://www.atd-vas.co.uk/ And of course, all things Takona are at www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 56m

  7. 09/26/2024

    Alastair Moffat - Stunt Driver - Episode 75

    Takona Tlks with Alastair Moffatt, stunt driver, autotest champion, rally driver, and holder of 9 world records! We had a good ol chat about how he got into doing what he does, some of the ups and downs of setting world records in cars, and how motorsports and cars have been at the core of his family. A big thank you to Motorsport UK for hosting us in their HQ to record. To see more of Alastair head to https://www.alastairmoffatt.com/ For more from Takona head to www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    Miles Hardy - Director HPC Classics - Episode 74

    Takona Tlks with Miles Hardy, Sales director at HPC Classics in Eastbourne, and someone who's been a friend for a couple of years now. Miles has an incredibly deep knowledge on a broad range of cars, but his real passion is for all things TVR. A true testament to how cars bring people together from all over, Miles and I had chatted here and there on facebook for a couple of years before ever actually meeting in person and when we did it was like we'd been best mates our entire lives. See more from HPC Classics at https://www.hpcclassics.co.uk/ And all thinks Takona at www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 36m
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    About

    An automotive podcast that celebrates connection, community, and interesting stories.Every two weeks Takona founder Lewis Warren sits down for a casual conversation with an interesting guest, normally someone from within the automotive world. These conversations are designed to act as an example; talking can be casual and conversations can lead us in a variety of directions. If mental health and well-being comes up, its okay. After all, ITS OK TO TLK. By Takona, the brand driving mental health awareness through cars. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • Creator
      Takona
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      83
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 248872
    • Show Website
      Takona Tlks.
    • Provider
      Lewis Warren TA Takona

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