The Intercooler

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel

The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel.

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Mar 7, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
It's a century! To celebrate episode 100 we answer your questions #100
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the 100th episode of The Intercooler podcast by answering your questions. Our weird car crushes, Le Mans tips for first timers, how to be a car enthusiast and an environmentalist at once, plus our dream road trips. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2022 · 49 min
Reinventing the car (badly) – joysticks, turbine power and three wheels #99
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the automotive industry's weird and wonderful attempts to reinvent the car, including rotary engines, range extenders and run-flat tyres. These are the technological innovations that never quite caught on. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2022 · 49 min
Turned up to 11 – the wonderful world of car tuning #98
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how independent tuning companies are able to improve on the engineering work done by vast car manufacturers, and discuss some of their favourite tuned cars. This episode also includes an extract of Ti's interview with former Nissan motorsport boss Darren Cox. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022 · 46 min
The devil is in the detail #97
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about seating position, pedal spacing, dials and all the other minor things that actually make a huge difference to the driving experience. They also talk about the seemingly insignificant things car engineers must do that might actually avert a catastrophe. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 · 40 min
From India to F1 – an interview with Karun Chandhok #96
Dan Prosser talks to Ti contributor Karun Chandhok, only the second Indian Formula 1 driver and the first to race at Le Mans. Chandhok explains what it's like to come to the UK as a young racer, why he never got the chance to prove himself in F1 and what it's like to be part of Sky F1's world-beating punditry team. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2022 · 54 min
Gordon Murray – the greatest car engineer of all time? #95
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and work of Gordon Murray, unquestionably one of the finest automotive engineers ever. From racing homebuilt cars in South Africa to designing the world's most mouth-watering hypercars half a century later, his is a career beyond compare. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2022 · 40 min
How to drive your dream car without breaking the bank #94
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on how to drive beyond your means. Choose carefully and do your research, and you could be driving a Porsche 911 on a VW Golf budget. They also discuss Sébastien Loeb's record-breaking victory on last weekend's Rallye Monte Carlo. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022 · 49 min
Crashes and the law – when motoring journalism goes wrong #93
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel take you behind the scenes of car journalism, revealing what happens when it all goes horribly wrong. There are crashes, run-ins with the police and more. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2022 · 44 min
How the Land Rover stayed in production for almost 70 years #92
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the original Land Rover, which arrived in 1948 and become an automotive icon. From the Series cars to the late-model Defender, this is the story of one of the most recognisable vehicles ever built. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2022 · 44 min
The origins (and future) of sports car racing #91
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about endurance racing and Le Mans. Is it the most heroic form of circuit racing? Are we nearing a new golden age of long distance motorsport? Who are the greatest sports car drivers ever? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2021 · 47 min
Our 2021 highlights and big plans for 2022 #90
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about their highlights fro 2021, including the best of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. They also share their plans for 2022, including big upgrades to The Intercooler. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 · 50 min
Verstappen wins title in madcap Abu Dhabi GP #89
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Formula 1 championship showdown in which the officials effectively determined the outcome of the best title fight in years. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 · 45 min
The most chaotic F1 race of the year and childhood poster cars #88
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and explain why they think Lewis Hamilton will now win the championship. They also discuss the cars they had on their bedroom walls as kids. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2021 · 44 min
Supercars – the past, present and future #87
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at where the supercar has been and where it's going through the lens of three they've driven recently – the Ferrari 812 Competizione and SF90 Assetto Fiorano, and the Porsche Mission R. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2021 · 34 min
When motorsport and crime collide #86
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the shadier side of motorsport. The most notorious racing convicts include drug smugglers, money launderers and even a great train robber... With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2021 · 40 min
The realities of owning a supercar collection #85
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk to RSdriver00, owner of a wonderful collection of exotic cars. Plus Andrew drives a Porsche Carrera GT for the first time. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2021 · 58 min
Our motoring heroes, from Jeremy Clarkson to Gilles Villeneuve #84
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their automotive heroes. From titans of car media to great racing drivers (with family members and friends in between), these are the people who Dan and Andrew idolise the most. And there had to be an anti-hero in there as well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 · 35 min
300SL to SLR – the best and worst of Mercedes Sport-Leicht #83
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the arrival of an all-new Mercedes SL by discussing the history of the SL badge, the greatest cars ever to wear it and one or two that didn't deserve to. They also talk about McLaren Automotive's search for a new CEO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2021 · 42 min
Why the Porsche 917 is the greatest racing car ever #82
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Porsche 917, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Porsche for the first time. It was the fastest sports car of its day and a technological tour de force, but to begin with most racers who drove the 917 hated it... This is the car's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021 · 38 min
Cars on film – the best (and worst) car movies ever #81
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk Grand Prix, Le Mans, The Italian Job and Gone In Sixty Seconds – plus other great car films (and a few terrible ones). They also discuss more recent motorsport films like Rush and Le Mans '66. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.