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Welcome to the official evo podcast, a place in which we discuss the latest on the world’s greatest performance cars, go behind the scenes on the creation of the magazine and catch up with figures from across the industry.

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S1 · E63
Friday · 53 min
Tyre myth special: when tyres really expire & are cheap tyres all that bad? | Episode 63
In this episode of the evo podcast we dive deep into tyre myths, the challenges of developing them, which you should buy and how to ensure yours are truly fit for your car. This week, John Barker and Richard Meaden are joined by tyre expert Steve Howat, the man behind Continental’s Technical Services department.
S1 · E62
September 11 · 31 min
Our worst long term test car, reviving TVR & best budget track cars | Episode 62
In this episode of the evo podcast, James Taylor, John Barker and Sam Jenkins run through the latest batch of reader's questions. From which story was most difficult for us to write to the very best budget track cars money can be, it's a varied spread.
S1 · E61
September 4 · 52 min
Giving up on new cars, a Ferrari Luce redesign & are manuals overrated? | Episode 61
In this week's episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Dickie Meaden talk manuals, Dickie's abandoned 106 Rallye and the cars we chose not to include in our recent supercars eras series.
S1 · E60
August 28 · 58 min
An update on Harry's Countach & is the SLR McLaren really that bad? | Episode 60
In episode 60 of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden, John Barker and James Taylor discuss the making of our 2000s supercars test, featuring everything from the Aston Martin Vanquish to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. We also address the latest on Harry Metcalfe's Lamborghini Countach.
S1 · E59
August 21 · 1 hr 1 min
The making of our 1990s supercars test: unexpected findings & what we didn't include | Episode 59
In the latest episode of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher, Richard Meaden and James Taylor sit down to discuss the making of our 1990s supercar test from issue 349. It was an exciting era for the segment and our team, but after revisiting them all, which of the six would they take for themselves? Read the 1990s supercars test in full: https://evo-shop.co.uk/products/evo-magazine-september-2026
S1 · E58
August 14 · 44 min
Aston Martin special | the £1.5m Valen & will we see an EV? With CEO Adrian Hallmark & Marek Reichman
In this special episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher is joined by Adrian Hallmark and Marek Reichman, Aston Martin CEO and Chief creative officer. This week we discuss everything from the marque's new V12-powered Valen special edition, to whether or not we'll see a fully electric model from Gaydon.
S1 · E57
August 7 · 42 min
Harry Metcalfe Q&A special: the Channel 4 blunder, Ferrari Luce & buying new cars | Episode 57
In part two of our visit to Harry Metcalfe's garage, John Barker and Dickie Meaden read through reader's questions, covering everything from what Harry would have changed in the founding years of evo, to why he won't buy anything with a battery.
S1 · E56
July 31 · 46 min
Accidentally buying a Lamborghini Countach & high-speed Porsche troubleshooting, with Harry Metcalfe
In the latest issue of evo magazine we gather six of the finest 1980s supercars, of which three happened to be owned by Harry Metcalfe. In this special episode of the evo podcast, John Barker and Dickie Meaden head to his garage for a catchup and a recap of the test.
S1 · E55
July 24 · 49 min
An awkward incident with an F1 icon, Red Bull RB17 & the new BMW M3 | Episode 55
In this episode of the evo podcast, John Barker, Richard Meaden and James Taylor get together to discuss their latest drives... and flights. John's been taking a look at two extremes of the performance car world with a look at the incoming electric BMW M3 and the incredible Red Bull RB17, James has had a drive in the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and Dickie's had an almost exclusive diet of supercars of the past.
S1 · E54
July 9 · 58 min
Centre-seat Elise, Ferrari V12 'manual' & driving 1970s supercar icons 50 years on | Episode 54
In this episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Richard Meaden go back to the 1970s with a recap of our supercars eras test. This week we also discuss our findings from time with Ariel's fastest-ever Atom, our drive in Analogue's single-seat Lotus Elise, and the intriguing new Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale.
S1 · E53
June 19 · 48 min
Our daily drivers & the world's best saloon, with Henry Catchpole | evo Q&A EP3
In episode 53 of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins are joined by Henry Catchpole for our third Q&A. This week, we discuss the finest ever saloon car, the best way to find driving roads, our own daily drivers and a whole lot more. To submit questions of your own, send us a line at podcast@evo.co.uk
S1 · E52
June 12 · 1 hr 5 min
Le Mans 24 Hours: predictions, best memories & what makes it special | Episode 52
Ahead of the 2026 edition, Stuart Gallagher, James Taylor and Sam Jenkins gather to discuss what makes the Le Mans 24 Hours so special in episode 52 of the evo podcast. We also recap our recent drives in everything from our recently departed Toyota GR Yaris, to a Ford GT40.
S1 · E51
June 5 · 57 min
Restomods: the good, the bad & where it all began, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 51
In this episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole joins Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins to the discuss everything restomods. We've seen a huge uptick in new offerings in recent years, but is it all for the better?
S1 · E50
May 27 · 37 min
Ferrari Luce: first-hand impressions from the ground & is it all a mistake? | Episode 50
In this week's podcast Stuart Gallagher and James Taylor are joined by Sam Jenkins, fresh from the reveal of the car of the moment: the Ferrari Luce. It could well be the most controversial release not just for Maranello, but for the industry as a whole. The question is, was it the right move?
S1 · E49
May 14 · 54 min
Nürburgring 24 Hours: first-hand tales of the world's most challenging race | Episode 49
As the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hour race approaches, John Barker and Richard Meaden recount their best (and worst) memories from their time racing at the iconic event. Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins join the pair to discuss this year's lineup, and why it might just be the most spectacular edition yet.
S1 · E48
May 8 · 1 hr 9 min
How not to drive a 300SL Gullwing, 'Manthey' MX-5 & the next Nissan GT-R | Episode 48
In this week's episode, Stuart Gallagher is joined by James Taylor, Richard Meaden and John Barker to discuss our upcoming supercar eras series, a £100,000 Mazda MX-5, the latest Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 and what could be the heart of the next Nissan GT-R.
S1 · E47
April 24 · 35 min
The perfect power output, undercover driver's cars & has Porsche gone too far? | evo Q&A EP2
This week Richard Meaden and Sam Jenkins embark on our second Q&A, discussing everything from the finest cars for tricky northern roads, the ideal power output, Nürburgring battles and whether or not Porsche has finally taken it too far.
S1 · E46
April 17 · 56 min
2010s NA V8 execs, 911 GT3 S/C & is the BMW Z8 really that bad? | Episode 46
In this episode of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf discuss the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, our drive in the Aston Martin Vantage S and whether or not the BMW Z8's original star rating was deserved. We also talk 2010s naturally aspirated V8 executives following John's time behind the wheel of the S204 Mercedes-Benz C63, E90 BMW M3, Lexus IS F and B7 Audi RS4.
S1 · E45
April 10 · 1 hr 29 min
The ultimate one-make racing series, a Maserati on fire & new Nürburgring record | Episode 45
In episode 45 of the evo podcast, we discuss why we're so excited about the new Renault Twingo, how John Barker went through 32 sets of tyres in a day and why Dickie bailed on Aston Martin. We also recount our fondest memories of one-make racing, which cars would be best for it and more.
S1 · E44
April 3 · 1 hr 11 min
The problem with Audi RS5, WRC returns & Aston Martin Valhalla, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 44
In this week's episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole returns for a chat about his experience behind the wheel of the new Audi RS5 and Aston Martin Valhalla. We also discuss the return of top-level rally to the UK, plus a whole lot more... 00:00 Intro 01:55 WRC returns to the UK 26:10 Is the Audi RS5 any good? 41:37 Driving Aston Martin Valhalla

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