The evo podcast

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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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20 episodes
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Friday · 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
March 27 · 1 hr 25 min
A Rolls-Royce to Ukraine & how to drift a tank, with James Cameron | Episode 43
This week we're joined by James Cameron, founder of Mission Motorsport, to discuss the origins of his charity, why he's taking a Rolls-Royce to Ukraine and precisely why he's known as 'tank slider'... Support Jim's cause: https://donorbox.org/jamesandjack https://www.missionmotorsport.org/
March 20 · 41 min
Ferrari F50 v cattlegrid & 100mph backwards: our most memorable mishaps | Episode 42
The creation of an evo magazine feature involves a number of moving parts, and while they all come together for most, there have been occasions over the last 27 years where things haven't gone quite to plan. Stuart Gallagher, Richard Meaden, John Barker and James Taylor recount the most memorable mishaps.
March 13 · 1 hr 22 min
Our dream daily drivers, Britain's pothole problem & a new British sports car | Episode 41
In episode 41 of the evo podcast, we decide on the ultimate daily drivers, discuss the state of Britain's roads, the controversial start to the Formula 1 season, a new British sports car and a whole lot more. This week Stuart Gallagher is joined by John Barker, Richard Meaden and Yousuf Ashraf.
February 27 · 51 min
All-time best (and worst) passenger rides: McLaren F1, a stolen Vauxhall & broken ribs | Episode 40
In this episode of the evo podcast, Dickie Meaden, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole for a discussion about their most memorable passenger rides of all-time. We also discuss the cover story for the latest issue of the magazine, but to read the feature in full, head to the evo shop to get your copy.
February 20 · 26 min
The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1
In this episode of the evo podcast we embark on our first Q&A, with Richard Meaden, James Taylor, Sam Jenkins and Yousuf Ashraf answering reader's questions...and some from within the evo office. To submit your own, email us at: podcast@evo.co.uk
February 13 · 1 hr 7 min
Driving Jaguar's GT and is the Porsche Boxster EV dead? With Henry Catchpole | Episode 39
This week Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole to discuss his latest drives, Yousuf's time in the highly anticipated Jaguar GT, the hardcore VW Golf GTI Edition 50 and whether or not the electric Porsche Boxster really is dead after all...
February 2 · 1 hr 3 min
Driving Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Ravage A110 & steering by wire | Episode 38
In this episode of the evo podcast Richard Meaden and Sam Jenkins are fresh from the launch of the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Maranello's bold 1035bhp replacement for the SF90. Also in this episode, John Barker reveals the latest on his Capri, steering without a column, and we talk about our time behind the wheel of the exciting new Ravage Alpine A110.