The Back Roads: Podcast

The Back Roads

The Back Roads Podcast, hosted by Liam Freeman and Jared Hodges, is a weekly podcast to do with all things motoring.

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20 episodes
Updated Mar 1, 2023

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Mar 1, 2023 · 40 min
S3E9: We break our cars, slightly fix them, and curse engineering
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss a weekend of trials & tribulation working on the fleet, including rounding bolts, parts compatibility issues and wiring damage!
Feb 22, 2023 · 46 min
S3E8: TBR Skill Issue
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss their recent trip to Car & Classic's Autosocial meet at Hilton & Moss, learning and acquiring new skills through their project cars and becoming better content creators. Topics: - Car & Classic Autosocial - Learning to weld and paint - Buying new equipment
Feb 15, 2023 · 47 min
S3E7: The Cube Roads
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss the recent trip to Sawbridgeworth, modifying expensive & rare supercars and Jared's affinity for the Nissan Cube gets out of hand. Topics: - Sawbridgeworth Takona Coffees & Cars - Modified Ferrari F40s & Carrera GTs - Jared's Nissan Cube Modification Plan
Feb 8, 2023 · 32 min
S3E6: Induction to Induction
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss Liam's new modifications to the 944 with it's air intake system, and Jared has been learning how smoke machines work to try and fix the MR2. Topics: - Custom Air Intakes - Smoke Machines - Coffees & Cars
Feb 1, 2023 · 42 min
S3E5: Liam Is A Movie Star
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss Liam's recent filming and upcoming release of Design911's first spotlight video series, Jared has been trying to un-break the MR2 again and yet again, modifications to the fleet. Topics: - Design 911 - MR2 Turbo Project - Content Update
Jan 25, 2023 · 50 min
S3E4: Our Cars Cost How Much?!
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared come to the revelation and discuss how much they've spent on their projects so far, and how they want to keep digging the hole deeper. Topics: - MR2 Turbo Swap Costs - 944 ITBs Vs Supercharger
Jan 18, 2023 · 49 min
S3E3: 944 Cinematic Debut & MR2 8 Months In...
In this week's episode Liam & Jared discuss the latest developments with the fleet of project cars, with recent progress on the MR2 Turbo project and the old 944 may return to the fold. Topics: - MR2 Project Progress - Old 944 Repairs - New 944 Cinematic Debut
Jan 11, 2023 · 41 min
S3E2: Fixing & Flipping
In this week's episode Liam & Jared discuss upcoming content to the channel, their attempts at YouTube Shorts & TikTok as well as the idea of fixing up and flipping cars for channel content. Topics: - YouTube Shorts & TikTok - Fixing & Flipping Cars - Greenscreen Content - Project Cars
Jan 4, 2023 · 55 min
S3E1: TBR Goes Rallying & A Tribute To Ken Block
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss the recent passing of legendary driver Ken Block, their New Years' goals & resolutions, and the desire to go rallying in the future. Topics: - Ken Block Tribute - New Years' Resolutions - Going Rallying
Dec 21, 2022 · 41 min
S2E43: It's Christmas! The 944 Gets Treats
In this week's episode Liam & Jared wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year as they sign off for the year, Liam has done a lot of detail upgrade to the 944 and Jared's competition dreams for the MR2 next year. Topics: - Merry Christmas - 944 Lighting Upgrade - Motorsport UK StreetCar / Autosolo
Dec 14, 2022 · 44 min
S2E42: MR2 Flames, Lifted MX5s & Shiny 944
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss Jared's recent ban from Twitter, the MR2 shoots a wee flame, the review of December's Coffees & Cars and detail updates on the 944. Topics: - Twitter Bans - MR2 Running - Coffees & Cars - 944 Updates
Nov 30, 2022 · 45 min
S2E41: Parking Mishaps, Euro Car Fears & A Bonus Episode!
In this week's episode Liam & Jared discuss Jared's recent lack of fortune and inability to drive, Jared's fear of owning another European car and an upcoming bonus podcast episode this week. Topics: - Parking Mishaps - Euro Cars Vs Japanese Cars - Modifying Cars - Bonus Podcast Episode
Nov 23, 2022 · 48 min
S2E40: Overvalued and Overhyped Cars
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss cars they think are overhyped and overvalued in today's market for what they really are, and discuss what can make these prices increase. Topics: - Overvalued Cars - MR2 Still Broken - What makes a car increase in value?
Nov 16, 2022 · 51 min
S2E39: TBR HQ is alive!
In this week's episode Liam & Jared discuss the first-ever filming session at the new TBR HQ, the 944 community's war against modifications, future road trips and the Legacy's first issues. Topics: - New filming HQ launch - Modifying 944s is evil - Legacy throws a belt
Nov 9, 2022 · 49 min
S2E38: Return To YouTube
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss the successful relaunch and reception of the new 944 on the channel, Liam concepts some 944 modifications and Jared gives an update on Project MR2 progress. Topics: - Channel Relaunch - Project MR2 Update - Project 944 Modifications
Nov 2, 2022 · 44 min
S2E37: It's Alive! Channel Relaunch & Turbo is Coming!
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared are excited to announce that it is launch week, the MR2 is alive-ish and discuss the workshop and more! Topics: - YouTube Relaunch on the 4th of November - Upcoming Content - The MR2 Starts
Oct 18, 2022 · 31 min
S2E36: Bristolian Bumpers & Brand Relaunch
In this week's episode Liam & Jared discuss the recent antics around the MR2 Turbo project, the upcoming rebrand and relaunch of the channel and plans for the "Farewell" 944. Topics: - MR2 Turbo fuel pump - Channel Rebrand - Learning to fix bodywork
Oct 12, 2022 · 48 min
S2E35: We're back! New garage, MR2 Return & Double 944
In this week's episode Liam & Jared return from a podcast break and breakdown all of the latest news with The Back Roads from that period including Liam's house move, Jared's MR2 progress and more. Topics: - New garage - MR2 Turbo conversion update - Liam gets a speeding ticket
Sep 14, 2022 · 40 min
S2E34: TBR Does Top Trumps
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss the monthly Coffees & Cars, play Top Trumps with the 944 & Jared's fictional MR2 Turbo and discuss Liam's upcoming housemove! Topics: - Takona Coffees & Cars - MR2 Turbo VS 944 S2 - Liam's Moving! PLEASE NOTE: Due to the house move, we will be absent for a couple of weeks whilst things are setup!
Sep 7, 2022 · 51 min
S2E33: Jared Goes To Ireland
In this week's episode, Liam & Jared discuss Jared's trip to Ireland for the Mondello Park LZ Festival, what it's like to learn about professional drifting and the desire to get sliding. Topics: - LZ Festival at Mondello Park - Buying a drift car - The complexities of professional drifting