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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Dec 11, 2023 · 57 min
Cars with fatal flaws #190
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Alfa Romeo 4C, Porsche Cayman GT4, Honda S2000 and other cars that were totally undermined by one or two terrible flaws. Find out more about our gift subscription packages here – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Read Bum Steer, David Twohig's story on the Alfa Romeo 4C, here – https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/bum-steer/ Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2023 · 59 min
The car people we have most enjoyed meeting #189
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share their memories of meeting Ayrton Senna, Gordon Murray, Nigel Mansell, Mate Rimac, Martin Brundle and plenty more besides. Most of them were a joy to spend time with, but not all... Looking for a Christmas gift for the petrolhead in your life? A gift subscription to The Intercooler could be just the thing. Gifts start at just £35.99. Click below for more. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023 · 58 min
The right tyre for your classic car #188
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by classic car tyre expert Dougal Cawley. He explains the importance of choosing the right tyre for your classic or vintage car, and why all tyres should be discarded after 10 years. Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2023 · 54 min
Our worst ever car journeys #187
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their worst ever car journeys, from driving home from Austria after a week on the slopes to getting nicked for speeding in Belgium. Bad weather, terrible company, a hopeless car... which one of those makes for the most awful journey? Dan and Andrew also discuss the new McLaren 750S, which Andrew has been driving in Portugal. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023 · 58 min
Race-winning Formula 1 engineer turned podcaster Blake Hinsey #186
Dan Prosser talks to Blake Hinsey from the Brrrake YouTube channel. A former F1 performance engineer turned podcaster and YouTuber, Blake worked alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during a 10-year career in F1. He explains what a performance engineer does, why Verstappen is so quick and what made him leave F1 behind to create content instead. Brrrake on Instagram – instagram.com/@brrrake Brrrake on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@brrrake The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2023 · 44 min
The great unsung heroes of the car world #185
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel shine a spotlight on the men and women from the worlds of cars and motor racing who deserve more credit than they got. From the inventors of crumple zones and the double diffuser to man who saved Bentley, these are motoring's great unsung heroes. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2023 · 1 hr
Enzo Ferrari: racer, founder, agitator of men #184
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel weigh up one of the car industry's greatest enigmas. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari loved motor racing, but he was more than happy to pit one driver up against another, sometimes with disastrous consequences. He considered himself an engineer but forcibly resisted technological progress. He was considered to be cold and aloof, but was prone to great displays of emotion. So what was the man really like? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2023 · 55 min
Our dream winter cars...on a budget #183
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the merits of a great winter car before choosing their best candidates at various budgets...as well as a few very dubious ones. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 · 53 min
Forbidden fruit – the cars that were never sold in the UK #182
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best (and the very worst) cars that were never offered for sale in the UK. From manual versions of our favourite sports saloons to US muscle cars with enormous power to tiny Kei cars built for Japanese cities, these are the cars we in Britain have missed out on...for better or worse. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2023 · 48 min
Million pound Bentleys and the BMWs we're living with #181
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the weekend's Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage, where The Intercooler displayed a handful of very special cars. They also talk about Max Verstappen's third Formula 1 championship, the high-performance BMWs they're living with and what the £1.6m Bentley Batur is like to drive. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 · 51 min
The least deserving Formula 1 champions #180
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider which F1 champions least deserved their titles. They also look at the countries that have produced the highest number of champions per head, as well as the least. Why, for instance, has the USA produced just two F1 champions and Japan not even one? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2023 · 59 min
The extraordinary life and career of Ferdinand Piëch #179
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty Bugatti Veyron. He transformed the fortunes of Audi and made Volkswagen the world's biggest car maker. But was there a dark side to his character? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023 · 57 min
The best Porsche 911s of the modern era #178
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of the water-cooled Porsche 911s, from the 996 to today's 992 – plus what the future might hold for the 911. They also talk about the thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, and what Mercedes could have done differently to win it. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2023 · 45 min
We answer your questions, live from Henry's Car Barn #177
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Henry Catchpole as they answers questions from the live podcast audience. Topics include dream wedding cars, the restomods we'd like to see and what it's really like to work with Colin Goodwin. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2023 · 55 min
Our favourite fast estates #176
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss high-performance estate cars and what makes a great one. They also talk about Max Verstappen's record-breaking run in Formula 1 and the highlights from the Munich motor show. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2023 · 55 min
Live from Henry's Car Barn, with special guest Henry Catchpole #175
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Henry Catchpole for The Intercooler's very first live podcast recording. In front of an audience of 120 car enthusiasts at a wonderful venue, Henry's Car Barn near Gaydon, Dan, Andrew and Henry discuss the future of fun with cars. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2023 · 49 min
The titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini and Soichiro Honda. In this episode, Mel remembers what it was like to spend time with them. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2023 · 59 min
The cars that saved their makers #173
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that saved the companies that produced them, from the Ferrari F355 and 456 to the original Ford Mondeo, plus the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Boxster. Without these game-changing cars, would their makers have even survived? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Why a great soundtrack is so important in a performance car #172
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined for this episode by Iain Suffield, a sound engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. He explains why an invigorating soundtrack is such a core part of the sports car driving experience, and what can be done to make electric cars sound exciting too. Dan and Andrew also look at the state of the luxury car market in the UK, using insights from car finance company JBR Capital. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
F1 designer Steve Nichols on Senna, Prost and his new supercar #171
Dan Prosser talks with Steve Nichols, one of the great Formula 1 designers. He won multiple F1 World Championships with McLaren in the 1980s and 1990s, and witnessed first-hand how Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the 1988 title in the mighty McLaren MP4/4. Nichols also talks about working with Niki Lauda, as well as his new road-going supercar, the Nichols N1A. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.