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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Aug 4, 2020 · 58 min
Gordon Murray on the McLaren F1, the curious SLR and his spectacular new T.50 supercar – #20
Andrew talks at length with car engineering superstar Gordon Murray about how the McLaren F1 came to be, what made the Mercedes SLR McLaren turn out the way it did and why his forthcoming Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar will set new standards for the sector. Murray explains in fascinating detail how the 660bhp T.50, the true successor to the F1, will be the greatest driver's car of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2020 · 58 min
Celebrating Porsche's greatest sports cars (but not the 911) – #19
The 968 Clubsport, Cayman GT4, 918 Spyder and plenty of others demonstrate that not all great Porsche sports cars have 911 badges on their rumps. Dan and Andrew discuss their favourite performance cars from the German marque while trying not to mention the 911 once. They don't exactly succeed... We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2020 · 58 min
Hot hatches and why we love them – #18
They're affordable, usable and often brilliant to drive. From VW Golf GTI Mk1 to the current Mercedes-AMG A45 S, we discuss the best and worst hot hatches of all time and ask what makes a great one. We also find time to disagree on the Ford Focus RS and declare one hot hatch the greatest of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2020 · 1 hr
Test driving the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and McLaren Speedtail – #17
Both have around 1000bhp with hybrid powertrains and both are among the most exciting new performance cars of the year. We've driven the Ferrari SF90 Stradale at Fiorano and on local roads, and the McLaren Speedtail on roads closer to home. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2020 · 50 min
Young guns star at Austrian GP and Ineos Grenadier unveiled – #16
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the season opening Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix but it was youngsters Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Alex Albon who really stole the show. We talk about a memorable GP and wonder what the weekend's race tells us about the 2020 season as a whole. We also discuss the Ineos Grenadier and the Ferrari F8 Spider, while Andrew looks forward to driving the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2020 · 51 min
Formula 1 is back! We preview the new season and ask how F1 can fix itself – #15
After a seventh month absence, Formula 1 returns this week with the Austrian Grand Prix. With stable regulations and no major driver changes, can anything stop Lewis Hamilton as he bids for a record equaling seventh world championship? Andrew reckons it's in the bag, but Dan isn't so sure. With the sport now in its 70th year, what can F1 do to improve the show? We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2020 · 55 min
What is the greatest BMW M-car of all time? – #14
From the M1 supercar to the brilliant M2 Competition, Dan and Andrew set out to crown the greatest BMW M-car ever built. Clue: it isn't the X6M. They also talk about the gorgeous Eagle Lightweight GT that Andrew reviewed on DN recently and bid a teary farewell to the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 · 48 min
Paying tribute to Hans Mezger and grumbling about modern car design – #13
Hans Mezger, one of the finest automotive engineers of his generation, passed away at the age of 90 last week. In a career with Porsche that spanned almost 40 years, he helped design the original 911's 2-litre flat-six, oversaw development of the all-conquering 917 prototype and designed the championship-winning TAG Formula 1 engine. Dan and Andrew look back at a career that may never be bettered. They also talk about the state of modern car design. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2020 · 55 min
The cars we've owned: from Citroen 2CV to Porsche 993 RS – #12
Dan and Andrew discuss the weird and wonderful cars they've owned over the years. Highlights include a brand-new Peugeot 205 GTI that was spun numerous times at Goodwood, a crashed Caterham Seven, a Nissan 200SX track car that never ran and an Alpine A110. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2020 · 54 min
All change at Aston Martin and driving the new Porsche 911 Turbo S – #11
Dan and Andrew talk about the latest news from across the car industry, including why Aston Martin fired CEO Andy Palmer and reports that Alpine may be peering into the abyss. They also talk about the spectacular new Porsche 911 Turbo S, which they each test drove last week. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2020 · 55 min
How to be a car journalist – #10
Dan and Andrew explain how they got started in car journalism and offer advice to anybody looking to do the same. They also share stories from their combined 40+ years in the profession and discuss the past, present and future of automotive media. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2020 · 50 min
F1 musical chairs and driving Bentley's 2003 Le Mans winner – #9
When Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari announced the end of their relationship, a chain reaction was set off. Dan and Andrew discuss Vettel's Ferrari legacy, then consider the prospect of Carlos Sainz Jnr at Maranello alongside Charles Leclerc, plus Daniel Ricciardo joining Lando Norris at McLaren. Andrew then describes driving the sensational Bentley Speed 8 at Silverstone. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2020 · 55 min
Interview: Land Speed royalty Richard Noble – #8
Richard Noble OBE is one of only three people alive today to have broken the Land Speed Record. He's been involved in numerous successful record attempts as driver and project director, and he talks about going extremely fast with a genuinely infectious enthusiasm. In this interview, Noble details his Land Speed Record endeavours from the early Eighties to the present day. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2020 · 52 min
Making sense of McLaren Automotive – #7
McLaren Automotive has built some of the most exciting performance cars of the past decade, the P1 hypercar among them. But patchy reliability and sometimes weak residual values threaten to undermine that good work. Dan and Andrew discuss the best and worst of McLaren, from MP4-12C to Speedtail. Andrew also describes what a McLaren F1 is actually like to drive. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2020 · 58 min
The art of road testing cars – #6
For many people, road testing cars for a magazine is a dream job. Dan and Andrew talk about the realities of being a road tester, then discuss the skills and disposition required to do it well. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2020 · 50 min
Aston Martin: the highs and lows – #5
No car company on the planet has weathered more storms than Aston Martin. The company has gone bust countless times, but it's also produced many of the world's most beautiful performance cars. In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Andrew discuss the highs and lows of a very famous automotive brand. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2020 · 46 min
A tribute to Stirling Moss – #4
Over Easter weekend, the great Sir Stirling Moss passed away. For Andrew, Moss wasn't only a hero but also a close friend. This episode is a very personal tribute to one of Britain's finest racing drivers. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2020 · 41 min
The magic of the Nurburgring – #3
Dan and Andrew discuss the incomparable Nurburgring Nordschleife, the world's most fearsome race track. This episode includes the history of the 13-mile circuit, a look back at some of the most famous races ever held there, tips on how to drive it quickly today and stories of trips to the 'Ring from over the years. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2020 · 55 min
Why we love the Porsche 911 – #2
This episode is dedicated to the Porsche 911. Andrew and Dan discuss the past, present and future of the 911, recall their most memorable drives aboard Porsche's iconic sports car and attempt to explain exactly why it is so special. We hope you enjoy it. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2020 · 58 min
New Land Rover Defender review – #1
Welcome to the DriveNation podcast pilot episode. Dan and Andrew introduce the DN podcast before discussing the latest news. This episode also includes Andrew's review of the long-awaited new Land Rover Defender. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.