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2025 Curated Collection

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A curated selection of the top 8 automotive podcasts defining car culture, engineering, and storytelling in 2025.

The Collection

8 ITEMS // SORTED BY RELEVANCE

HistoryStorytelling#1 Rated
4.9/5
Past Gas by Donut Media
Hosted by Nolan Sykes, Joe Weber

Donut's Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers. Episodes include underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries, and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be.

52 min
Long form
8.5K Reviews
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ComedyCelebrity GuestsPorsche
4.3/5
Spike's Car Radio
Hosted by Spike Feresten

Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten. Featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, and industry guests. There's always one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you.

59 min
Long form
1.4K Reviews
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ReviewsIndustry InsidersUnscripted
4.8/5
The Smoking Tire
Hosted by Matt Farah, Zack Klapman

The premier destination for automotive video reviews and adventures. Matt and Zack sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and friends to discuss industry news, racing, and projects.

90 min
Long form
1K+ Reviews
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Buying AdviceReal WorldDebate
4.8/5
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Hosted by Paul Schmucker, Todd Deeken

Paul and Todd help listeners find the right car for their needs. They answer questions, debate the best options, and discuss real-world car ownership and driving enjoyment.

60 min
Debate
500+ Reviews
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NewsIndustryDaily Update
4.3/5
Autoline Daily
Hosted by Sean McElroy

Your 8-minute update on the latest developments in the global automotive industry. New cars, new technology, and the breaking business developments.

10 min
Bite size
88 Reviews
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EngineeringDesignDeep Dive
4.5/5
Autoline After Hours
Hosted by John McElroy

The show for those who are more than just car enthusiasts, but are also enthusiasts for the automotive industry. Talk shop with top designers, chief engineers and product planners.

64 min
Long form
206 Reviews
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CultureStorytellingAdventure
4.9/5
Overcrest
Hosted by Kris Clewell, Jake Solberg

Exploring automotive culture and beyond with diverse guests and compelling stories. A podcast that treats automotive enthusiasm as part of a larger cultural conversation.

68 min
Long form
308 Reviews
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HistoryClassic CarsPeople
5/5
Horsepower Heritage
Hosted by Maurice Merrick

Deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines.

61 min
Long form
56 Reviews
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