Episode 121: Wendell Pierce from Amazon's Jack Ryan

Originally released on Patreon. Watch more bonus SCR content at https://www.patreon.com/SpikesCarRadio Live from Audrain, Spike, Jonny, and Jay Leno discuss their car obsession and how to perfectly restore a car. Jay shares his car collection wisdom, and talks the perfect 1950s Buick. The guys debate automotive history, what makes a car truly collectable, and the meaning behind the Horsey Horseless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Marras 54min

Spike and Jonny dive into luxury Maybach vehicles, share near-death driving experiences, and welcome legendary automotive photographer Larry Chen. Highlights include a hilarious take on the Maybach SL 680 as the perfect "newly divorced car" and Larry's hilarious attempt to photograph the Royal Family of Brunei's car collection. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com Listen to a new audio-only Jerry Seinfeld episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 🎧 Raycon - Pocket-Sized Sound for Active Days Get 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic https://buyraycon.com/spike 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com ______________________________________________ Spike and Jonny kick off with World Series baseball talk before recounting Spike's terrifying experience nearly getting crushed by a tree while driving the Maybach SL 680 (followed immediately by getting rear-ended). The hosts deliver an in-depth analysis of both the SL 680 and S680 Maybach models, debating their merits, quirks, and whether the 6-figure price tag is justified compared to Rolls Royce and Bentley alternatives. Special guest Larry Chen joins to discuss his storied career documenting global car culture. As a Canon Explorer of Light, Larry shares fascinating insights about organized car meets in Asia and his beautifully restored Nissan Skyline R34 GTR. The conversation ranges from photography techniques to the importance of creating safe, legal spaces for car enthusiasts to gather. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Marras 54min

This week, Spike is joined by NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez as they dive into his historic racing career, mental resilience, and passion for classic car collecting. Highlights include Daniel sharing the emotional story of reclaiming his childhood Volkswagen bus and his perspective on NASCAR's evolution. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com Listen to a new audio-only Jerry Seinfeld episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🎧 Raycon - Pocket-Sized Sound for Active Days Get 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic https://buyraycon.com/spike 🛞 Vredestein - Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck Tires Demand a better tire. Demand Vredestein. https://vredestein.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com ______________________________________________ Daniel Suárez takes us through his remarkable journey from being a young car enthusiast in Mexico to making history as the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma. He shares insights about starting from 39th place after switching to a backup car and the mental fortitude required to achieve a first place victory. Daniel also discusses his thrilling Atlanta Motor Speedway win with its photo-finish ending, his rigorous training regimen, and the extreme challenges of racing including communication difficulties and intense heat inside the car. The conversation shifts to Daniel's personal life, including his childhood working in his father's car restoration shop, his Volkswagen collection, and the heartwarming story of reacquiring a VW bus his father had restored. Daniel also reveals his pre-race rituals, his controversial thoughts on the movie "Talladega Nights," and more! _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Loka 50min

James Pumphrey from Speeed returns to the garage to discuss everything from saving Nissan to totaling sportscars. Highlights include James' controversial proposal for testing male enhancement products and a heated debate about a questionable Porsche dealership promotion involving Pilates models. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com JOIN THE SCR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com ______________________________________________ James and Spike celebrate one year of Speeed, revealing insider tips on creating compelling videos and the creative process. The conversation takes serious turns discussing the addictive nature of social media, with both hosts advocating for digital detoxes. Car enthusiasts will enjoy James' expert breakdown on the best beginner drift cars, why Nissan deserves saving, and their analysis of BMW's misunderstood logo. The guys break down the surprising Diesel Brothers arrest, the most regretted college majors, and products from 1975 vs 2025. The episode closes with fashion advice for car guys and an intriguing discussion about AI's impact on content creation. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Loka 56min

Originally released on Patreon. Watch more bonus SCR content at https://www.patreon.com/SpikesCarRadio Live from Car Week, Spike and Jerry Seinfeld dive into the obsessions and absurdities of car culture, joined by Matt Farah, Jonny Lieberman, and Paul Zuckerman. The crew debates "moment cars," the fleeting happiness of acquisitions, and why we form emotional attachments to metal objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Loka 1h

Spike reunites with Matt Farah to break down their experiences at Audrain Newport Concours and Car Week, Jay Leno's mansion, and Matt's custom Myers Manx. The duo dives into the Ford Mustang GTD, Czinger 21C hypercar, and Road & Track's Performance Car of the Year competition. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com JOIN THE SCR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔋 Battery Tender - Premium Battery Chargers & Power Products Get 15% off your order with code SPIKE911 https://www.batterytender.com ______________________________________________ Spike kicks things off with tales from Audrain Newport Car Week, sharing his experiences at Jay Leno's mansion and smoking cigars with the legend himself. Matt reveals details about his custom Myers Manx with its stratospheric blue metallic gel coat, beach-themed interior, and hot dog shifter knob. Matt then delivers an unfiltered review of the Ford Mustang GTD (huge but impressive) and the mind-blowing Czinger 21C, which he calls "the fastest thing I've ever driven" and "pure lunacy." The conversation shifts to Road & Track's Performance Car of the Year competition, with Matt subtly hinting at the Corvette ZR1's and Lamborghini Temerario's strong performance. The episode wraps with a practical solution to the Porsche 718 Spyder RS top fault problem, proving once again that sometimes the simplest fixes are the most elusive. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Loka 1h 6min

Spike and the crew prepare for the Audrain Concours & Motor Week while discussing everything from Cameron's Ineos Grenadier adventure to Zuckerman's rare Italian-market 1990 BMW E30 320is. The guys also review the 1982 Range Rover Classic and declare the new Cadillac Optiq better than a Tesla Model Y. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com JOIN THE SCR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up Get your first month free with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com ______________________________________________ From luxury car events and vintage SUVs, to bizarre Chinese EV battery ejection systems, this episode covers it all with the usual mix of automotive expertise and unfiltered humor. Producer Cameron shares his evolving relationship with the rugged SCR Ineos Grenadier after taking it on a Malibu date, while Zuckerman recounts his quest to acquire one of only 286 two-door BMW 320is models ever made. The crew then weighs in on the "P***s Man" graffiti phenomenon sweeping Tempe, Arizona, and debates whether the Cadillac Optiq delivers a more complete package than Tesla's Model Y at the same price point. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Loka 54min

Comedy legend Jay Leno returns to the garage for a high-octane conversation about cars, comedy, and controversies. They dive into free speech in comedy, the upcoming Audrain Concours d'Elegance, and Ford's innovative GTD, all while sharing unfiltered opinions and insider automotive knowledge. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com JOIN THE SCR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! ______________________________________________ Jay Leno pulls no punches as he discusses the importance of free speech in comedy, referencing Jimmy Kimmel's return to television and drawing parallels to historical censorship cases. The conversation shifts gears to Ford's electrifying Mustang GTD, with Leno arguing it represents excellent value despite its high price tag, thanks to its advanced technology and Multimatic construction. Spike and Jay also dive into Chris Harris and Max Verstappen's incredible Nürburgring run, the reimagining of Willow Springs Raceway, the growing threat of Chinese electric cars, and they pay tribute to Tom Matano, the late designer of the iconic Mazda Miata. Throughout the episode, Jay shares candid stories about his experiences with corporate responsibility, his failed attempt to pass "Leno's Law" for vintage car emissions, and why he'll never run for political office, quipping that "politics is show business for ugly people." Don't forget to get tickets to Audrain Concours to see the SCR crew! https://www.audrainconcours.com _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Loka 57min