
Car-Chum
Two chums; one podcast. An automotive journalist and a radio presenter with a shared mono-maniacal interest; surely this should be good. Surely.
Episodes
105 episodes
History Lesson 2: 1900 - 1910
If History Lesson 1 wasn’t enough… Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, take a meander back through pioneering times just after the turn of the century. Who knew they had hybrids and four-wheel steering then?
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Episode 105
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1:01:05

Like it's on Rails
Who knew Alignment could be so interesting and so much fun. Listen to this and find the answer. Tony and his auto-author Car-Chum, Mike, talk Toe in this fortnight's quickie Car Share update.
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Episode 104
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20:11

The French Connection
Recorded in 2024, this episode sat abandoned at Car-Chum Studio Park and Resort...until now. With the passing of Gene Hackman, the content took on a some sense of purpose, so I dug it out and gave it the briefest of polishes. It's a...
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Episode 103
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49:20

F1 & Gutter Talk
Tony’s been to the F1 Experience and his Car-Chum, Mike, has had an experience. In a gutter. On the plus side, he got a badge for doing it.
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Episode 102
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22:20

Car-Chum's Centenary Edition. Or is it?
Tony has totally lost confidence in whether this is actually the 100th episode. And his Car-Chum, Mike, has no idea either. Regardless, the chums treat it with all the reverence you would expect.
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Episode 101
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34:41

Snow Day, not Slow Day
Grab a Slushie and listen to this old slush about slush. But wait, there's more! A broken Jimny Dipstick and...well, there must be more. Surely.
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Episode 100
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15:59

ICE ICE BABY
It's cold outside, so what could be more appropriate than Tony and his Car-Chum, Mike, delving into ICE? Oh! Hang on. In Car Entertainment. Kind of like Car-Chum itself: entertainment in your car. Enough! Get...
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Episode 99
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52:13

Dead Brands & Motorcycles
In this edition of Car-Chum's Car Share Tony muses on why his driveway is populated by dead brands and Mike drops the mic by saying he wants to go two-wheelin'.
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Episode 98
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25:39

Genesis & the Pursuit of Perfection
How very festive? Not. In this edition of Car-Chum's Car Share, Tony and his Car-Chum Mike deliberate the future sales aspirations of niche brands like Genesis. They also discover differences in their willingness to compromise...
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Episode 97
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22:02

History Lesson 1: Pre-1900
A rip-snorting 12-part blast through the history of the automobile. Decade by decade, the Car-Chums pick their choice moments of development, innovation and dead ends. Tony and his automotive journalist chum Mike also tell their personal ...
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Episode 96
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59:17

Car Shopping & a Naughty Knob
Car-Chum host Tony goes Polestar shopping in Battersea and his car chum Mike wrestles with a forty year old knob in his BMW. The usual fayre.
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Episode 94
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17:53

Live at NEC Classic Motor Show
Car-Chum took to the stage live at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024. Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike in the Podcast Lounge. They're joined by award winning author Simon Charlesworth for a ramble around motor shows past and present.
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Episode 95
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46:52

Mongolian Maestro & Blinged Up Boxster
Should a round-the-world Maestro be left in peace asks Car-Chum host Tony? And should a Porsche Boxter be taken to pieces wonders his Car-Chum Mike?
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Episode 93
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17:04

NEC Classic Motor Show Shameless Plug
As per the title! Car-Chum is off to Birmingham again in November...but this time we're on stage. (Quick: think of something interesting to say.)
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Episode 92
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8:04

Simply British at Beaulieu
It’s showtime again and Car-Chum was invited to cover Beaulieu’s Simply British event. Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike demonstrating what they don’t know as they take a leisurely wander around the show.
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Episode 91
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49:15

Rustival 2 - The Sequel - The Return Of
If you liked Rustival 1, you'll love Rustival 2. And this time Car-Chum made it onto the stage. With permission! Here's Tony and Mike's doing what they do - all hosted by Practical Classics' Danny Hopkins.
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Episode 90
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24:33

Concepts
Ever been faintly disappointed by the reality after the Concept? Just wait until you hear this episode. Join Tony and his Car-Chum and auto journalist, Mike Renaut, as they analyse the details in pitiless detail. Wait, tha...
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Episode 88
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52:43

Dignitary for a Day and Chepstow Club
Welcome to Car-Chum’s Car Share – a monthly update on what’s happening. And what’s not happening. And what should be happening. And might have happened if only…
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Episode 89
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13:21

Complete One Car
It wasn’t Tony; it was his Car-Chum Mike. The episode title is his work. Regardless, join the Chums as they attempt to choose a car for life.
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Episode 87
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56:11

Supermodel
Fancy listening to two men with no hands-on experience of the subject talk about car design? Great! Here's your chance. It's the latest edition of Car-Chum where auto journalist Mike Renaut joins Tony to impart great wisdom an...
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Episode 85
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52:06

An Inside Job
They say it’s what is inside that really matters. Just ask the designer of the Ssangyong Rodius. Tony and his Car-Chum Mike set about finding out if interiors are the deciding factor for 38.6% of new car buyers.
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Episode 83
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49:23

A Rally Good Episode
Tony and Mike go Rallying …from the comfort of their studios. Join Tony and his Car-Chum Mike as they delve sideways first into the hedge via the ditch.
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Episode 82
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53:54
