Podcast

The evo podcast

Automotive, Leisure

Welcome to the official evo podcast, a place in which we discuss the latest on the world’s greatest performance cars, go behind the scenes on the creation of the magazine and catch up with figures from across the industry.

Automotive chart
#81
Episodes
71
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
54 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

71 episodes, newest first

  1. Porsche Mission S: Dickie's conspiracy & what actually is it? | Episode 69

    Season 1, Episode 69

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, Dickie Meaden, James Taylor and Yousuf Ashraf sit down to discuss Porsche's Mission S concept. We know it has an engine, but precisely what it means for the lineup is yet to be confirmed – we look at the possibilities.

    54 min
  2. Driving Ferrari's 'fake' manual: a £170k gimmick, or genius? | Episode 68

    Season 1, Episode 68

    Show notes

    This week, John Barker returns from his time behind the wheel of the intriguing Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale to reveal his verdict on Maranello's latest controversial offering. It's the first time in a while we've had three pedals paired with this outstanding naturally aspirated V12, but the approach is one we haven't seen before...

    49 min
  3. 2010s supercars: Japan's forgotten underdog & is the Mercedes-Benz SLS overrated? | Episode 67

    Season 1, Episode 67

    Show notes

    The 2010s was an era of significant change for the performance car market, but was it change for the good? In this episode of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Dickie Meaden recount our time with six of the best supercars of that time, and how they drive through a 2026 lens.

    1 hr 5 min
  4. The Jaguar Type 01 & driving Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale | Episode 66

    Season 1, Episode 66

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, James Taylor, Richard Meaden and John Barker sit down to discuss hot topics from the freshly revealed Jaguar Type 01, to our experience behind the wheel of the Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale.

    58 min
  5. The worst cars we've driven & an underrated future classic, with Henry Catchpole | Q&A

    Season 1, Episode 65

    Show notes

    In this week's episode of the evo podcast, James Taylor and Sam Jenkins are joined by Henry Catchpole for the latest Q&A. From the end of the Mazda MX-5 2-litre to the fastest evo writer and the worst cars we've driven to date, we cover all.

    To submit questions for the next episode, send them to podcast@evo.co.uk

    35 min
  6. The Audi RS5's major flaw, Henry's BYD encounter & Bentley Torcal | Episode 64

    Season 1, Episode 64

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, James Taylor and Stuart Gallagher are joined by Henry Catchpole to discuss everything from the new Bentley Torcal to the evo Fast Fleet Audi RS5 and Henry's first encounter with a BYD.

    1 hr 6 min
  7. Tyre myth special: when tyres really expire & are cheap tyres all that bad? | Episode 63

    Season 1, Episode 63

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast we dive deep into tyre myths, the challenges of developing them, which you should buy and how to ensure yours are truly fit for your car. This week, John Barker and Richard Meaden are joined by tyre expert Steve Howat, the man behind Continental’s Technical Services department.

    53 min
  8. Our worst long term test car, reviving TVR & best budget track cars | Episode 62

    Season 1, Episode 62

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, James Taylor, John Barker and Sam Jenkins run through the latest batch of reader's questions. From which story was most difficult for us to write to the very best budget track cars money can be, it's a varied spread.

    32 min
  9. Giving up on new cars, a Ferrari Luce redesign & are manuals overrated? | Episode 61

    Season 1, Episode 61

    Show notes

    In this week's episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Dickie Meaden talk manuals, Dickie's abandoned 106 Rallye and the cars we chose not to include in our recent supercars eras series.

    53 min
  10. An update on Harry's Countach & is the SLR McLaren really that bad? | Episode 60

    Season 1, Episode 60

    Show notes

    In episode 60 of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden, John Barker and James Taylor discuss the making of our 2000s supercars test, featuring everything from the Aston Martin Vanquish to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. We also address the latest on Harry Metcalfe's Lamborghini Countach.

    59 min
  11. The making of our 1990s supercars test: unexpected findings & what we didn't include | Episode 59

    Season 1, Episode 59

    Show notes

    In the latest episode of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher, Richard Meaden and James Taylor sit down to discuss the making of our 1990s supercar test from issue 349. It was an exciting era for the segment and our team, but after revisiting them all, which of the six would they take for themselves?

    Read the 1990s supercars test in full: https://evo-shop.co.uk/products/evo-magazine-september-2026

    1 hr 2 min
  12. Aston Martin special | the £1.5m Valen & will we see an EV? With CEO Adrian Hallmark & Marek Reichman

    Season 1, Episode 58

    Show notes

    In this special episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher is joined by Adrian Hallmark and Marek Reichman, Aston Martin CEO and Chief creative officer. This week we discuss everything from the marque's new V12-powered Valen special edition, to whether or not we'll see a fully electric model from Gaydon.

    45 min
  13. Harry Metcalfe Q&A special: the Channel 4 blunder, Ferrari Luce & buying new cars | Episode 57

    Season 1, Episode 57

    Show notes

    In part two of our visit to Harry Metcalfe's garage, John Barker and Dickie Meaden read through reader's questions, covering everything from what Harry would have changed in the founding years of evo, to why he won't buy anything with a battery.

    42 min
  14. Accidentally buying a Lamborghini Countach & high-speed Porsche troubleshooting, with Harry Metcalfe

    Season 1, Episode 56

    Show notes

    In the latest issue of evo magazine we gather six of the finest 1980s supercars, of which three happened to be owned by Harry Metcalfe. In this special episode of the evo podcast, John Barker and Dickie Meaden head to his garage for a catchup and a recap of the test.

    46 min
  15. An awkward incident with an F1 icon, Red Bull RB17 & the new BMW M3 | Episode 55

    Season 1, Episode 55

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, John Barker, Richard Meaden and James Taylor get together to discuss their latest drives... and flights. John's been taking a look at two extremes of the performance car world with a look at the incoming electric BMW M3 and the incredible Red Bull RB17, James has had a drive in the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and Dickie's had an almost exclusive diet of supercars of the past.

    50 min
  16. Centre-seat Elise, Ferrari V12 'manual' & driving 1970s supercar icons 50 years on | Episode 54

    Season 1, Episode 54

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Richard Meaden go back to the 1970s with a recap of our supercars eras test. This week we also discuss our findings from time with Ariel's fastest-ever Atom, our drive in Analogue's single-seat Lotus Elise, and the intriguing new Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale.

    58 min
  17. Our daily drivers & the world's best saloon, with Henry Catchpole | evo Q&A EP3

    Season 1, Episode 53

    Show notes

    In episode 53 of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins are joined by Henry Catchpole for our third Q&A. This week, we discuss the finest ever saloon car, the best way to find driving roads, our own daily drivers and a whole lot more.

    To submit questions of your own, send us a line at podcast@evo.co.uk

    49 min
  18. Le Mans 24 Hours: predictions, best memories & what makes it special | Episode 52

    Season 1, Episode 52

    Show notes

    Ahead of the 2026 edition, Stuart Gallagher, James Taylor and Sam Jenkins gather to discuss what makes the Le Mans 24 Hours so special in episode 52 of the evo podcast. We also recap our recent drives in everything from our recently departed Toyota GR Yaris, to a Ford GT40.

    1 hr 5 min
  19. Restomods: the good, the bad & where it all began, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 51

    Season 1, Episode 51

    Show notes

    In this episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole joins Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins to the discuss everything restomods. We've seen a huge uptick in new offerings in recent years, but is it all for the better?

    58 min
  20. Ferrari Luce: first-hand impressions from the ground & is it all a mistake? | Episode 50

    Season 1, Episode 50

    Show notes

    In this week's podcast Stuart Gallagher and James Taylor are joined by Sam Jenkins, fresh from the reveal of the car of the moment: the Ferrari Luce. It could well be the most controversial release not just for Maranello, but for the industry as a whole. The question is, was it the right move?

    37 min