Podcast · Leisure & Travel

Smith and Sniff

by Jonny Smith and Richard Porter · English · Leisure & Travel

TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

What is Aunt Bessie driving?

Jonny and Richard wonder what an increasingly young-looking food logo lady might have bought with her pre-made Yorkshire pudding millions. Also in this episode, misheard lyrics, Weller wheels, local car show spots, Uncle Ben’s Benz and Captain Birdseye’s quayside Shogun, the new Bristol Fighter in person, the Bridgestone Super R.A.P. wheel, driving theory test strangeness, and another delightful thing found on the Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is…

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E453 · 2 Oct 2026 · 30 min

Q&A 120 - Jaglorean

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard pick a convertible for a bored GR86 owner, nominate a celebrity co-driver for Jonny’s race-prepped Hillman Avenger, and decide if the DeLorean was a bad idea from the start. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E452 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

I met Noel Edmonds!

Jonny has a remarkable encounter in the Isle of Man. Also in this episode, an old new Beetle for a new driver, confusion about how Mini names its cars, Richard’s MG Metro Turbo coming home, Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato envy, the expensive delights of an early Ford Ka brochure, the other things Jonny got up to on the Isle of Man apart from meeting Noel Edmonds, and a forgotten Italian wonder from the Car & Classic classifieds. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored…
E451 · 25 Sep 2026 · 35 min

Q&A 119 - Fixing British Leyland

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk what to choose as a fun third car, how they would have tried to sort the tangle of British Leyland, and ways to personalise a deceased-spec Micra. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E450 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Nightmare on Pikes Peak

A listener shares a harrowing tale of attempting to enjoy a specific vista at an iconic American motorsport venue. Also in this episode, an embarrassing Keith confusion, Natalie Imbruglia’s Mercedes M-Class, news of Nigel Havers and a Saab, the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, the return of the Bristol Fighter, and another fantastic car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick:…
E449 · 18 Sep 2026 · 36 min

Q&A 118 - Six wheeled filler fest

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about British vehicles for American postal services, an EV to replace a diesel SUV, cars that are like mediocre songs with great intros, and ridiculous bodywork bodges. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E448 · 14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

The cheap JDM classic that no one talks about

Jonny and Richard have found a gem on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, cosplay Land Rovers, re-branding rats, the new Audi A2 and Dacia Spring, a real life No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, and what went on at the Grand Tour premiere. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E447 · 11 Sep 2026 · 25 min

Q&A 117 - Best Bond car

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about near-accidents caused by car nerdery, the best car from any 007 film, and a replacement for a Mercedes GLC Coupe. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E446 · 7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

How to make good car TV

Jonny and Richard discuss the new series of The Grand Tour and explain why Top Gear was the way it was. Also in this episode, news of upcoming live shows, global car scatter, old money cars spotted, seeing someone you know on the side of a bus, the greatest AMG Mercedes, and another cracking pick from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Find out more about the new Duramat competition at duramat.co.uk and get…
E445 · 4 Sep 2026 · 36 min

Q&A 116 - Racing Nigel Havers

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle ludicrous car-related stage shows, cars in clothing ads, and famous people in unlikely cars. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E444 · 31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Soldiers of fortune and an amphibious eight-wheeler

Jonny and Richard struggle to remember some precise details about The A-Team and find a very interesting machine for sale on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, the very specific music of Dawson’s Creek, the drinking habits of the people in Friends, a look back at a recent live show, getting into trouble with an old man in Detroit, incorrect words in car ads, the interesting postal vehicles of North America, and some bad news about horses. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast…
E443 · 24 Aug 2026 · 53 min

USA trip part 2

Jonny and Richard are recording in a Los Angeles hotel room as they discuss hoarding wristbands, enforced sushi, attending a 2000s R&B video recreation, America’s hidden fire hydrants, the Road Wizard, a White Cabriolets update, trying to rent a Ford Crown Vic, a new leader in the caravan game, Aston Martin names, the curse of the free pour, gate crashing a Ferrari party, guerrilla parking a Bentley, the forbidden crisps of Pebble Beach, and the highlights of Monterey Car Week. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live…
E442 · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

USA trip part 1

Jonny and Richard are in the United States for Monterey Car Week, discussing car spotting, waving from bridges, getting separated on planes, words Americans can’t say, the true engine capacity of Andre 3000, The Equaliser, Lalo Schifrin, Gordon Murray in an airport, No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guys of California, Celica Lady as an elegant dinosaur, the White Cabriolets detective agency, and a very American car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This episode…
E441 · 14 Aug 2026 · 30 min

Q&A 115 - That's not a supercar

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle the tricky issue of what makes a supercar, plus picking one British car to be re-made, and Tesla copying Robocop. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E440 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

The Running M.A.N. and a bulletproof Maserati

Jonny has ruined a T-shirt and there’s a Smith and Sniff spin on a popular film concept. Also in this episode, lost London accents, doing messy activities with Jerry Seinfeld while wearing light linen, factory tank turns, an awkward misunderstanding about The Late Brake Show, an incredibly old money Rolls-Royce, Brewster’s Millions with a Corrado VR6, confusing bagpipes in California and another corking car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This episode is sponsored…
E439 · 7 Aug 2026 · 32 min

Q&A 114 - The best yellow

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard cover No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy and the e-scooter, a listening thinking of meeting his Sierra Cosworth childhood hero, the correlation between motorsport success and cat ownership, and which is the best yellow? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E438 · 3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Getting lynched by mk3 Escort owners and buying a P-reg Ka

Jonny has been confronted about his opinions on specific Fords while Richard has bought a new car to take him back to his early 20s. Also in this episode, flashbacks to the Next sales, a look back at the recent and absolutely brilliant Festival of the Unexceptional, the glory of starting a small strimmer engine live on stage, a warning about old Esprits from an ex-Lotus engineer, a listener asks about Pininfarina and the Hyundai Matrix, an unpopular opinion about the film The Matrix, Nelson Mandela’s Mercedes S-Class, and another corking car from the Car & Classic classifieds. For early,…
E437 · 31 Jul 2026 · 32 min

Q&A 113 - Back To Back To The Future

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss the right car for a Back To The Future remake, AI photos in classified ads, satisfying accessory removal, and unexpected car cultures in other countries. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E436 · 27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Engine bay cookery and Caterham chaos

Jonny had an ingenious idea for road food while Richard spent a mixed week with a Caterham Seven. Also in this episode, listeners’ ideas for car-related time travel, developments in the caravan name game, the fearless people of the ‘60s generation, a revelation about owls, and another excellent car picked from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E435 · 24 Jul 2026 · 33 min

Q&A 112 - Layby speedboat

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about extra lights on cars, things dumped at the roadside, the 911 GT3 S/C and suggestions for a listener who wants a 60 grand sports car. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E434 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

The spider of supercars

Jonny and Richard have noticed something about Horacio Pagani. Also in this episode, news of an American live show, Richard has bought a bicycle, Jonny gets taunted by EV warning sounds, imagining Christian von Koenigsegg with hair, fun times at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a deep dive into the complicated camouflage used to conceal the new Jag, an evening at the MG Zed cars 25th anniversary event, and another cracking pick from the classifieds at Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to…
E433 · 17 Jul 2026 · 33 min

Back To The Car Future

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss cars you dislike contrary to popular opinion, the ideal pub car, and which car or motorsport event you would visit if you could time travel. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E432 · 13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

The best car I've driven this year

Richard has a bold claim about a new car. Also in this episode, the weird world of ice cream vans, flying ants, First World War biplanes, getting hair in the car, a reminder about the upcoming Festival of the Unexceptional, a review of the new Renault Twingo, the fifth anniversary of the legendary clown in a Rascal letter, how Jonny bought a strimmer engine on a plinth while on stage at a live show, a new programme idea for Wayne Carini, and another cracking pic from the halls of Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and…
E431 · 10 Jul 2026 · 32 min

Q&A 110 - Porsche Acronym Syndrome

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss Porsche acronym culture, referring to a normal room as a dojo, best car for the Wild Atlantic Way, the yellow car game, and good looking engines. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E430 · 6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

A drop in the Fisker Ocean

Jonny and Richard have a plan for an upcoming trip to the US. Also in this episode, a lost family heirloom, the unmourned death of the diesel, a small review of the BMW iX3, the price of M3 CSLs, the wisdom of buying a Fisker Ocean, minicab company names, a miserable trip to Warwick services, one of the worst jobs in the world, and another top pick from the wonderful world of Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This episode is sponsored by Car & Classic…
E429 · 3 Jul 2026 · 29 min

Q&A 109 - Cupboard car

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard address stupid things bought from eBay, van or estate, and automotive slovenliness. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E428 · 29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Ronnie Pickering's Picasso

Jonny and Richard fear for the survival of a car icon. Also in this episode, the origin of the name Urus, strange trousers at a music festival, car problems in hot weather, Fast & Furious at 25, memories of Millbrook proving ground, choosing where to live based on wind, car colour and insurance costs, and another cracking car plucked from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See…
E427 · 26 Jun 2026 · 29 min

Q&A - Classics for the taller man

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle message signs on motorways, things you might commission Gerry McGovern to design, car-related versions of ‘psychological rain’, a fun car for a lofty listener, and are private plates for morons? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E426 · 22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr

Aura loss in a Japanese taxi

Jonny suffers an embarrassing moment with one of his cars. Also in this episode, party planning with Lionel Richie, northern words, a first car for Jonny’s daughter and a bicycle for Richard, Avenger at Goodwood, the legend of the TVR Speed 12, parental substitutes for swear words and what this means for popular songs, hanging out with Carl Cox, and another fine car from the Car & Classic classifieds. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This episode is sponsored by Car & Classic…
E425 · 19 Jun 2026 · 30 min

Q&A 107 - Palmer palming in the Bahamas

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss ‘4D’ plates, Grace Jones and the Citroen CX, fuel station etiquette, a very podcast coded car, and random challenges from strangers. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About Smith and Sniff

TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smith and Sniff is a English leisure & travel podcast from Jonny Smith and Richard Porter. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jonny Smith and Richard Porter
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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