The DriveLife Podcast

From the team behind SC:UK, CarCalendar, CarEvents.com and DriveLife clothing comes The DriveLife Podcast, a deep dive into the world of car events, car shows and more. Each month we’ll be getting up to speed with the latest event news from the SC:UK HQ, alongside updates from the CarCalendar team and car-chat with a variety of special guests.

SC:UK are the UK’s leading free Sports & Supercar Owners Club, organising exclusive events, drives, tours, factory visits & more centered around a passion for cars. Our membership base continues to grow year on year with well over 2,500 registered members throughout the UK including England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland.

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20 episodes
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Tuesday · 1 hr 38 min
#35 - Ben Pearson "Police Interceptor"
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pearson – veteran Traffic Officer, familiar face from Channel 5's Police Interceptors, and two-time bestselling author. Ben shares stories from his career on traffic and opens up about his struggles & retirement from the police. Ben now diverts his passion for helping others towards raising awareness of mental health and PTSD within the emergency services. We discuss his personal experiences, the work of his charity 1965 PTSD Awareness, and Cops & Cars, the annual charity event at The Motorist on Saturday 1st August 2026 - tickets available at CarEvents.com: www.carevents.com/uk/events/cops-and-cars/ Please see all of Ben's link to his various good works below: Website - benjamin-pearson.co.uk/home Youtube - www.youtube.com/@BenPearson1965/videos Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/7ya4MPOZPvbPyK8iJ8V82f?si=8e4caef160f048a6 Cops & Cars Event - www.copsandcars.co.uk/ Homewatch Security - www.homewatchsecurity.co.uk/ Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
July 4 · 1 hr 24 min
#34 - DIPS | P1 Autokeys
In this episode we sit down with Dipen Pancholi, founder of P1 Autokeys and the go-to electrical specialist for Mat Armstrong, Mark McCann and Chris Slix. We trace his journey from building his business from the ground up to becoming one of the most trusted names behind the electrical fixes on some of the most-watched car builds on YouTube. Dips shares the struggles, the successes, and what's next for P1 Autokeys. For more information head to: p1autokeys.com A massive shoutout to Sej Pancholi, please go checkout her amazing business River Consultants. Mental Health and wellbeing consultancy service - visit www.riverconsultants.co.uk for more info! Or head over to Sej's instagram page - @sej.5555 Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drive-life.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠. ㅤ Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carevents.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. ㅤ Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themotorist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠.
June 19 · 1 hr 17 min
#33 - Ryan Lindsay
In this episode we sit down with Ryan Lindsay - racing driver, ARDS Grade A instructor and coach. Ryan's passion for racing was ignited at the age of 12, and he's been behind the wheel on tracks across the world ever since. Now boasting 13 championship titles, 313 races, 142 wins, 223 podiums and 121 fastest laps, Ryan spends much of his time coaching the next generation of drivers. To find out more head to www.race-ryan.info/Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
June 12 · 1 hr 5 min
#32 - "Gods Chauffeur" Paul Ripley
In this episode we sit down with Paul Ripley, a renowned advanced and high-performance driving coach nicknamed 'God's Chauffeur' by a former motoring editor. Paul writes for Evo Magazine, Auto Express, Hagerty Drivers Club and The Daily Telegraph, and what he doesn't know about vehicle handling isn't worth knowing. Join us as he reveals two exciting new projects designed to make you a more complete driver. Listen to find out more. To find out more head to paulripley.co! Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 29 · 1 hr 3 min
#31 - Jamie Swales Founder of GarageLux
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Swales, founder of GarageLux Ltd. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for cars and all things automotive, Jamie took a leap of faith, left behind his office job and built GarageLux from the ground up - a Yorkshire-based business dedicated to transforming garages into premium, practical spaces. From custom flooring and innovative lighting to smart storage solutions, GarageLux turns everyday garages into something truly special.To find out more head to www.garagelux.co.uk/Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
May 15 · 58 min
#30 - Timothy Leonard
In this episode, we sit down with Timothy Leonard - a club racing driver in the Junior Saloon Car Championship for Orex Competition. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for cars and possessing a maturity and drive far beyond his years. Timothy is navigating the world of professional racing, with an exciting future on the horizon, he is well on his way to turning his childhood dream into a lasting reality. Be sure to check out Timothy's socials: Instagram - @timothyleonardracing timothyleonardracing29 Youtube - @timothyleonardracing Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
April 3 · 1 hr 1 min
#29 - Andrew Skirrow
On this week’s ‘therapy session’… sorry, podcast, we get inside the mind of serial collector Andrew Skirrow. From Sinclair C5s to a slammed Rolls-Royce, his garage is basically his 8-year-old self’s dream come true. After an hour in the hot seat with Dr Plevey, he might just have a plan to land his ultimate halo car. Have a listen! Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
March 27 · 1 hr 17 min
#28 - Shabs Piercy
In this episode, we sit down with Shabs Piercy - a man who loves a project car and has a passion for off-road racing on some of the world’s toughest terrains. Shabs shares the story of how he dove headfirst into the side-by-side racing scene, as well as his plans for the future. If you’d like to follow his journey, head to: TeamSyncroRacing.com www.instagram.com/teamsyncroracing/ www.facebook.com/teamsyncroracing/ www.tiktok.com/@teamsyncroracing Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
March 6 · 43 min
#27 - Adam Marshall Racing
In this episode we chat to Adam Marshall, racing driver and winner of the 2023 & 2024 Classic VW Cup in the GT Class. Adam takes us through his racing career, his future aspirations, and his early days behind the wheel, as well as his history with cars.To keep up to date with AMR this season, follow the journey on your social of choice:https://www.facebook.com/adam.d.marshall.37/https://www.instagram.com/adammarshallracing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-marshall-79a4b4230/https://adammarshallracing.co.uk/Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
February 27 · 58 min
#26 - Alec Howarth
In this episode we sit down with Alec Howarth from The Motorist for his second appearance on the DriveLife Podcast. This time, we dive into Alec’s history of driving tours, his passion for Alfa Romeo, and his recent foray into the world of classic cars.Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.
February 20 · 1 hr 29 min
#25 - Nick Cook
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Cook from Genome to chat about his career in the world of tuning - from handing out his CV to anyone who’d take one at the Autosport Show, to now running one of the most respected names in the Porsche tuning space. There’s also some very exciting news at the end of the pod, so make sure you stick around to find out more. To find out more, head to ⁠⁠https://genomedesign.co.uk/ Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠.
February 13 · 58 min
#24 - DriveLife's Mark & Josh
In this episode, we sit down with DriveLife's Mark Starzynski & Josh Walters to get caught up on what the 2026 season has in store. With the next iteration of the DriveLife app being rebuilt from the ground up & the launch of the DriveLife Breakfast Run, an event positioned to help organisers promote their events in person to the car community there is much to be excited for. In addition to this, Supercar Owner UK is gearing up for one of the most action packed calendars its had to date. SC:UK is one of the UK's leading sports & supercar clubs offering private events & track days as well as drive outs & tours powered by DriveLife. To find out more, head to ⁠⁠https://www.supercarowner.co.uk/ & www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠.
February 6 · 1 hr 6 min
#23 - Matt Aistrop
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Aistrop from Nicromobeum to talk all things titanium and exhausts. From the ashes of a failed family side hustle, Matt and his dad quickly changed gear - propelling Matt into his current position as one of the few titanium specialists in the country. Taking huge pride and care in the materials he sources, Matt hand-crafts bespoke systems that truly stand out. To find out more, head to ⁠https://www.nicromobeum.co.uk/ Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠.
January 26 · 58 min
#22 - Daniel Hartley
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel and Ian Hartley to chat about Daniel’s motorsport journey. What started as a father-and-son pastime developed into a fruitful karting career, which ultimately led to Daniel securing a seat in the Fiesta Junior Championship with the Speedworks Motorsport team. To find out more, head to danielhartleyracing.com Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠www.drive-life.com⁠. Don’t forget to check out ⁠www.carevents.com⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠www.themotorist.com⁠.
January 16 · 51 min
#21 - Ian "Indie" Jones
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Jones, known to his friends as “Indie” a true adventurer. Ian shares incredible stories from heli-biking remote mountain ranges, motorbike journeys through the Himalayas, and kayaking the mighty River Nile. While his first love has always been two wheels, Ian has also dipped his toe into some thrilling four-wheeled machinery along the way. Indie has had too many adventures to fit into one podcast but you can read about them all on his blog page www.itsonlyahill.co.uk. Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at www.drive-life.com. Don’t forget to check out www.carevents.com to find amazing car events happening near you. Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at www.themotorist.com.
January 2 · 1 hr 6 min
#20 - Dave Hemingway
In this episode, we sit down with rally driver and car enthusiast Dave Hemingway. Dave and Jim share stories from their time sitting side by side in numerous Ford Escorts on rally stages across the country, as well as Dave’s extensive car history, dominated by two marques that have often been fierce rivals. Don't forget to check out CarEvents.com to find awesome events near you: www.carevents.com Recorded at The Motorist - to find out more visit www.themotorist.com
Dec 26, 2025 · 48 min
#19 - Allan Symes
In this episode, we sit down with Allan Symes, car enthusiast and collector. Allan shares stories from his appearances on Bangers & Cash, explores his eclectic car history, and reflects on a lifelong passion for cars that began in childhood. Don't forget to check out CarEvents.com to find awesome events near you: www.carevents.com Recorded at The Motorist - to find out more visit www.themotorist.com
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
The DriveLife Podcast #18 - Sam Hard
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Hard - content creator, presenter, and founder of Hard Up Garage - to dive into his journey through the automotive world. From insane builds and wild adventures in the USA to his plans for the future and the hustle behind Hard Up Garage, Sam shares raw insights, untold stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you love cars, creativity, and chaos, this one’s for you. Hardup Garage: www.youtube.com/@Hardupgarage Looking for your next car event? Download our app here! www.carevents.com/drivelife
Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
The DriveLife Podcast #17 - Petrolheadonism & Apollo Capital Group
In this episode we chat to Ciro Ciampi, creator of the global car community Petrolheadonism & Andy King, co-founder of Apollo Capital Group, industry leaders in prestige car finance. Looking for your next car event? Download our app here! www.carevents.com/drivelife
Dec 27, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
The DriveLife Podcast #16 - Simon Williams of Mivia
In this episode of the DriveLife podcast we chat to Simon Williams, co-founder of Mivia - the motoring-focused lifestyle & navigation app. We discuss the development process of creating an app with a whole new ethos towards navigation, plus Simon’s car history and more! Learn more about Mivia here: https://getmivia.app/ Don't forget to check out CarEvents.com and download our app here: www.carevents.com Recorded at The Motorist - to find out more visit www.themotorist.com