Drive Torque Podcast

Joe Achilles and Peter Greaves (Petrol Ped)

Get the inside view of all things automotive from two of the UKs leading content creators. Sharing experiences and insight on the latest cars and developing technologies. Taking you behind the scenes of car launches, events and motorsport. Meet leading figures from the automotive world - designers, racing drivers, journalists and content creators. Get the inside scoop as we Torque all things automotive.

Presented by Joe and Pete, a couple of YouTuber car nuts that first met over 5 years ago and instantly hit it off. They have spent a lot of time together on car launches, press trips and events and spend hours chatting all things automotive and thought it was about time to do this in public. So over a beer one evening the Drive Torque Podcast was born !

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Sep 29, 2023 · 56 min
ULEZ Destroying Driving in London?! Motoring Pet Peeves | Ep 14 | Drive Torque Podcast
It's time for Joe and Pete to sound off. There area few thing they ned to get off their chest and ULEZ in London is top of the list ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Sep 15, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Is The Used Car Market Crashing?! | Ep 13 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Joe and Pete talk about the current state of the car market and Joe has a sense of humour failure about Tesla. That does however mean you get to meet Patrick ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Sep 1, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
True Cost of Crashing at the Nürburging w/ Misha Charoudin | Ep 12 | Drive Torque Podcast
This was not the episode we planned and a bonus episode but earlier in the day Misha took Joe out for an easy lap and ended up crashing ! What went wrong and just how much does it cost when you crash at the Nürburgring ? Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Aug 25, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Dubai Supercar Salesmen Reveals all! UK vs Middle East Car Market | Ep11 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Joe and Ped are joined by their good mate Rollini to talk about the state of the UK car sales market and find out what it's like to sell supercars in Dubai. Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Aug 11, 2023 · 55 min
MotoGP Special! The Reality of Racing on the Edge | Ep 10 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Pete and Joe head to the MotoGP at Silverstone on record the podcast on the Michelin stand. After a catch up and chat about some exciting new cars coming to market they are joined by Piero Taramasso, Michelin's Head of Two Wheel Motorsport, to talk all things MotoGP tyres. Truly mind blowing stuff ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Jul 28, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
44Teeth & Mens Mental Heath - The Reality of Baron Von Grumble’s World | Ep 9 | Drive Torque Podcast
I this episode Joe and Pete welcome their mate Chris Eades as a special guest. Chris is the co-host of 44Teeth and better know on YouTube as Baron von Grumble. We talk about the challenges of living a life online, men's mental health and of course car and bikes ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Jul 14, 2023 · 1 hr
Goodwood Festival of Speed Special | Ep8 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Pete and Joe go behind the scenes of the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to a special invite from Porsche. They get up to something awesome on the Tuesday night before the show, find out some mind-blowing facts about the Central Feature and go on their very first walkabout where they bump into some very cool guests ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Jul 7, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
How Joe Achilles Nearly Lost His Driving License | Ep 6 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Ped and Joe talk about the driving standards seen on YouTube and Joe opens up about how he nearly lost his driving licence. Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Jun 23, 2023 · 54 min
From Car Crash to Enduro Racer - The Girl on a Bike | Ep 6 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Pete and Joe head to the Bike Shed Show with Michelin and talk to a very special guest. Venessa Ruck, better know as The Girl on a Bike, shares her incredible and inspiring story of facing up to the challenge and adversity of a huge car crash that left her learning to walk again to competing at the highest level in Enduro bike racing. Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Jun 9, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
BMW vs Mini!? Live Q&A at Caffeine and Machine! | Ep5 | Drive Torque Podcast
This week Joe and Pete record their first ever live Podcast in front of an audience at Caffeine and Machine. Why does Joe love BMW and why does Pete love Mini ? They also field some great questions from the audience. A big thanks to Caffeine and Machine for hosting us for the evening. Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
May 26, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Who is Shmee150? Tim Burton Reveals All | Ep 4 | Drive Torque Podcast
Welcome to the Drive Torque Podcast, join Peter (Petrol Ped) and Joe Achilles to talk all things Automotive... We will bring you two episodes per month, special guests and live shows too! We are so pleased to welcome our friend Tim Burton onto the Podcast as our first ever guest. Tim is known online as Shmee150, the guy living the supercar dream but who is he really. Joe and Pete talk to their mate Tim about how they met, the crazy life he leads and the pivotal moments that made him the social media superstar he is today. Don't forget to send us your questions or subjects for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
May 12, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
M2 Nightmare and Ironman Prep - A painful week for Joe and Ped | Ep3 | Drive Torque Podcast
Welcome to the Drive Torque Podcast, join @⁨Petrolped and @JoeAchilles to talk all things Automotive... We will bring you two episodes per month, special guests and live shows too! Another busy week to discuss. Joe has a nightmare with his M2 on track that could prove very expensive. Pete is heading off to Marbella to compete in his first Ironman 70.3 triathlon so it's time to drool over Petes bike ! Don't forget to send us your questions or subject for future episodes. Subscribe/Follow, give us a rating and give us a follow on Instagram for all the latest Podcast news - https://www.instagram.com/drivetorque... Aside from our headline sponsor Michelin, we would like to thank; Podium place - https://podiumplace.co.uk/ Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/ Joby - https://joby.com/uk-en/ Cheers and see you at the next one 👊
Apr 28, 2023 · 59 min
Press Trips & Fake Followers!? Unseen Side of Creating YouTube Content | Ep 2 | Drive Torque Podcast
In this episode Pete and Joe talk about the stuff you don't see on Press Trips. The tight schedules, the pressure of creating content, the frustration of fake followers and of course the highlights of their carrer.
Apr 14, 2023 · 57 min
Why Are We Starting A Podcast?! | Ep 1 | Drive Torque Podcast
Presented by Joe and Pete, a couple of YouTuber car nuts that first met over 5 years ago and instantly hit it off. They have spent a lot of time together on car launches, press trips and events and spend hours chatting all things automotive and thought it was about time to do this in public. So over a beer one evening the Drive Torque Podcast was born...but just how did they get here ?!