The Radiator Arms

• JDM Legends & Japanese Car Icons

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Will, and Ant talk about the enduring appeal of Japanese cars — from tiny Kei cars to iconic JDM legends. This episode is dedicated to Jamie Bishop, a.k.a. 2jzupra.🇯🇵 Topics Covered:• Why Japanese cars punch above their weight• The quirks and brilliance of JDM design• Are Japanese cars the last truly enthusiast-friendly machines?• Ant's secret RX-8 and his absent 370Z Nismo🛠️ Plus, Real Conversations:• How these cars connect across generations• The danger of forgetting what made them great★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring • https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #JDM #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #JapaneseCars #CarCulture #KeiCars #JDMIcons #AutomotivePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bikes, Crashes, and Growing Up

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James, Ant, and Will dive deep into the world of motorcycles — from childhood memories of first rides to grown-up reflections on risk, responsibility, and the unbeatable joy of life on two wheels.🏍️ Topics Covered: • First experiences riding motorbikes as kids • How parents (and kids) deal with the dangers of biking • Why bikes are both thrilling and risky • Learning to ride at British Superbike events • Dream bikes: Ducati, MV Agusta, and vintage legends • The evolving biker community and roadside camaraderie • Honest thoughts on whether YOU should get a bike🛠️ Plus, Real Stories: • James learning to ride at Cadwell Park • Will's lifelong itch to finally get on two wheels • Ant's memories of bikes, crashes, and growing up cautious • The hidden emotional connection between biking and family▷ Related Bike Content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNVfZAbP7rRkiMWZwsC4gYBT3F6fVbnGh★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring • https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car (or bike!) for review: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #Motorcycles #Bikes #Motorcycling #BikeLife #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #MotorbikeLife #BikeSafety #MotorcycleCommunity #Ducati #MVAugusta #BikeStories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• For The Love of Top Gear

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James, Ant, and Will dive into their most iconic memories of Top Gear – from the genuinely brilliant to the absolutely bizarre. Whether it's the specials, forgotten segments, the cars, or the controversies, nothing is off-limits in this nostalgic and often hilarious tribute to the world's most beloved car show.🎬 Topics Covered:• Top Gear specials we still talk about today• The Clarkson, Hammond & May era – why it worked (and when it didn’t)• Forgotten gems from the early seasons• Weird Top Gear spin-offs you might’ve missed• Which Top Gear car builds we’d actually want to own• The "Cool Wall", the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car", and other quirks• Behind-the-scenes stories and surprising facts🚗 Plus, Personal Memories:• The first time we saw a Zonda in the wild• Top Trump cards and real-world car obsessions• What made Top Gear so important to our car journeys• Our favourite (and least favourite) Top Gear cars• Handbrake turns, VHS tapes, and old-school TV nostalgia★ Featuring:@JayEmmOnCars @sportzntouring @WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #TopGear #ClarksonHammondMay #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarShows #TopGearSpecials #TopGearCars #AutomotivePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Good & Bad Customer Service

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James and Will are left unsupervised as Ant has a case of being OLD! The result is a deep (and often hilarious) dive into the world of car dealers, MOT madness, and surprisingly emotional VW Golf brochures.🏎️ Topics Covered:• Good vs bad customer service at car dealerships• MOT advisory chaos: zip ties, dashboard seizures, and “crabbing”• Small independent garages vs corporate showroom robots• Kit car dreams and building a Caterham in a living room• When car dealers lose their franchises for being too good🛠️ Plus, Real Stories:• James’ Ferrari 430 gets new wheels in Lamborghini bronze• Will’s Golf has a more emotional backstory than most people• A Lamborghini dealership visit that made James sad• The Lotus that broke more than it drove• Unreal customer service from tiny businesses—and big brands that should know better• And yes, we talk about diesel vans. And 2CVs. And condensed milk accidents.★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank🎬 Editing by• https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CustomerService #CarDealerships #MOTFails #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarStories #UsedCars #AutomotivePodcast #CaterhamBuild #ClassicCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Track Days & Car Shows

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, hosts James, Ant, and Will reveal their love-hate relationships with car shows and track days, sharing real experiences, frustrations, and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments every car enthusiast can relate to!🏎️ Topics Covered:• Best and worst car show experiences• Why some car clubs aren't as welcoming as they seem• Track day etiquette: The good, the bad, and the ugly• Are car events becoming too commercialised?• How social media is changing car meets forever• Practical tips for your first-ever track day or car meet🛠️ Plus, Real Stories:• James' unforgettable track day disasters• Ant reveals his secret to enjoying crowded car shows• Will's unique solution for making car meets less stressful• Unexpected encounters with difficult car enthusiasts!▷ Related Car Show Videos:• https://youtu.be/SH9bxkWoQoU• https://youtu.be/kEnxkvdKs6g• https://youtu.be/tFlDemi2X84• https://youtu.be/eCgwwuD3Apo• https://youtu.be/J_QiocpZWrA★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring • https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarShows #TrackDays #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarMeets #AutomotivePodcast #CarCulture #TrackDayTips #CarEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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