I believe this is the best car podcast out there. Great guests and interesting topics. However, the constant cursing and pathological hate for Tesla/Elon Musk that seems to pop up every episode is tiresome. It’s easy to skip past these parts, but Matt…please grow up. Listening to you curse so much has made me curse LESS because it sounds so ridiculous. I still rate this podcast highly on content alone.

Now mostly veers into Musk hate (not a fan myself but I want to get away from him, not fill my free time with him) and when not complaining about Elon-posting it’s a LifeStyle of the Semi Rich and Not Quite Famous where Matt reminds everyone he is privileged lest he suffers the wrath of his wife. That EV episode where Lieberman was very angry and very wrong about EV mining and on the verge of calling Matt a right wing goon was probably the best episode of the bunch.

Been a fan of Matt for over 10 years and he and Zack consistently deliver. Lots of negative reviews here from salty Trump voters—pay no mind to them. The show is great. If you don’t agree with Matt’s politics just skip that episode, you’ll live I promise

I used to really enjoy this show. Lately it’s become political and Matt loves to go after Tesla and anyone affiliated with the right. I want a car show - not an angry person expressing his political views.

In Matt’s own words you are a “right wing, religious freak” if you have any conservative beliefs and/or believe in God. He really showed his true colors there, had no idea he was so incredibly intolerant of different beliefs. Good thing there are plenty of other car podcasts to listen to.

Could anything be more enjoyable? thanks guys

I really enjoy your guest selections and the diversity they bring to the show. Matt, sometimes you are just way too smug to listeners and their questions. Not everyone has been here since the beginning. It’s a little cringe and sad sometimes.

To witness someone you followed for so long become bitter and jealous of others.

Enjoyable content. Covers a broad spectrum of automotive topics. Well worth listening to.

This review is dropping seconds after I got the notification for their “SoCal essential car things” episode. I think this is such a cool and unique thing to do for a podcast like this, considering how well traveled these two are their knowledge of not only cars, but which cars would fit best in each individual scenario for some of the major cities in the country, and probably out of it is such a fantastic idea please do more and I’d love to hear about recommended places for enthusiasts to visit keep up the good work yall.

Love The Smoking Tire, been listening for about 4 years. Recently, I’ve started listening to the old episodes, starting with episode 1. Wow! It was a completely different show back then, and in many ways the modern iteration is improved, but one thing I wish they would bring back is the old car ads and funny clips they would play at the start of the show, or after ad breaks. So cool! Keep up the good work guys.

For those who don’t like this podcast because they have something against Tesla, I would suggest Past Gas or The Big Three and please don’t hate them. Not everybody likes something, I don’t like Tesla either but that’s not a reason to hate them. And I know they use Tesla as a example of something bad, but think about it, you have proballey done something similar too.

I renamed the podcast to better reflect its actual content.

Imagine turning into a clown because of your hatred for someone you never met, because that’s what Farrah’s become. It’s to the point where Camisa had an answer for most his baseless, uninformed opinions and he still chooses to discredit himself by trying to twist the argument into some sort morality debate. Tesla is no less crooked than any other car company but they get a pass because those CEOs aren’t public autist. Keep driving your Ferrari or Lamborghini and telling people how progressive you are with all lack of self awareness.

The Jason Cammisa episode really exposed Matt as not willing, or perhaps not able to make fact based arguments to back his opinions. He doesn’t even care if he’s factually wrong on something, just moves past it. Long past time to move on and give someone else a listen.

Matt Farah is a caustic personality in the automotive world who allows his opinions and political beliefs to permeate through to every aspect of his life, including his career and creative output. I follow many other individuals in the automotive space, and have no idea how the vast majority vote, nor do I care. Like many others on the Left side of the political spectrum, Farah is arrogant enough in his belief that he is right that he needs to share his opinions on his podcast. I stopped consuming his YouTube content years ago, and cancelled my subscription to Road & Track earlier this year. There are many other better auto-related podcasts that actually spend time talking about cars as opposed to politics.

We get it! You’re a California liberal who lives in an ignorant bubble and started a business with your father’s capital. Get back to cars or rebrand the show.

These guys have good knowledge to share ABOUT CARS, but now it’s all about woke left, sensitive, cat lover Matt talking about “my Ferrari, my Lamborghini, my brands new house”, and his business that he opened with his CEO father’s capital. Then he brings up left, socialist politics constantly, complaining about the capitalist nature of the country and corporate america. All while making every discussion circle back to driving revenue in his car parking business, so it’s 8 minutes of ads at the beginning then more ads in the middle. Oh and don’t forget left socialist Matt constantly asks you to go to his Patreon to give him more money. Man baby hipocrisy at its finest. No idea how he gets sponsors with his anti-American rants.

Great podcast guys!

Knowledgeable, opinions based on facts (mostly), entertaining, just enough personal input, excellent production quality, a proper amount of non-car topics. I can’t imagine a better car podcast.

Matt and Zach are great when they stick to the topic of cars. They have great access, insight and experience for car reviews and what is happening in the car industry. The watch information is interesting as well. It goes off the rails with the politics. They will openly say who shouldn’t be talking about cars and yet feel the need to jam politics in as they “know little bit about this stuff”. Then a completely biases conversation starts. It wouldn’t be SO BAD if it wasn’t so one sided. Way to take anyone out of agreeing with you when everyone else is so “terrible”. They have no more access to politics than the rest of us, but they do to cars. Back to the car stuff. Matt does a great job interviewing the guests and keeping the show moving and interesting. The hosts are objective in what they like and don’t about the cars (too bad they couldn’t take that to politics), so you get an honest answer. The part of the podcasts where they take listen questions is interesting and informative. I think the paid tier system they have is also well run and very fair. Unfortunately, if you have a platform in LA you MUST jam politics into it somehow and they can’t help themselves to leave it out. Otherwise it would be a higher rated show.

What has happened to this show? Tuned in to the latest episode, which can be roughly summarized as “Matt Farrah tells drivers concerned about EV range that he knows their needs better than they do, and then rants at his co-host about the semantics of a question he asked.” Used to like these guys, but lately it just seems like a venue for Farrah to engage in egotistical diatribes.

Was listening to the pod today and was shocked to see how rude you were about the guy asking would you rather buy a z06 or zr1. You blew it way out of proportion, you should of just skipped the question or just answered, not wined about how it wasn’t the correct format for you to answer. Zach was right in this situation, hopefully you treat you fans a little better because without them you’d be no-one.

Been listening for learns and even went through the full catalog once.

Enjoyable podcast that has some good content. When it veers into politics, which seems increasingly often, I stop and find something else. Can’t we have one thing these days that doesn’t intermingle politics?

I don’t think I have ever listened to an episode of The Smoking Tire podcast and walked away feeling like it wasn’t worth my time. No matter what genre of guest appears on the show Matt always strikes good and interesting conversation. Zach does a really good job producing and keeping the podcast feeling put together, as well as being a great part of the conversation. Even if you aren’t into cars I recommend giving this podcast a listen, especially when there is a guest on. I think half the reason this podcast is such a good listen is Matt’s backbone, I never hear him spewing b.s. or swaying his opinion from what he actually believes, definitely makes me confident in what I hear on the show. All in all a great and entertaining listen worth your time.

I love the honesty of this show. The crew shows are the best. Guests can be cool but crew shows make it seem like hanging out with friends and chatting about cars.

Best ever!

Matt and Zack are super down to earth, as much as they have a love for the super rich, they know a large majority of their listeners aren’t going to drop $100-500k on a car. They have great observational opinions about every car they review.

Love this podcast!

This has to be hands down one of the best podcasts for car enthusiasts who want more than just car talk. I always take something useful from each podcast and I listen every single Tuesday and Thursday like clockwork. I along with many others appreciate the work you guys put into this and the wide variety of guests you’re able to get on the show. Thank you guys for all the content!

TST is the best automotive podcast

Love these guys

My home for automotive information and insight. Matt and Zach are ever entertaining.

Listen to this podcast if you want; 1. A grown man who likes cats. 2. A guy who ordered a pink Porsche. 3. A 40 year old who has a Ferrari and Lamborghini and is a “progressive” (It’s time to grow up, Matt) 4. A guy who is into Seiko watches. 5. A guy who talks non stop about progressive, social justice politics. Givin the above. This is not guy who’s opinion anybody should value.

Always a good time listening to Matt and Zach together or with guests. Really enjoy the content both automotive related and otherwise. Makes a night watch at sea go quickly.

Love the approach and no-holds taken take mat has on his car reviews and behind the scenes. If I’m not driving something that sounds great on the road, I’m listening to this! Racedeck / RD Speedgarage

I used to listen to this show as the episodes came out and really enjoyed it. But lately it’s just gotten more and more political complaining. I come here to hear about cars and funny stories, not about how much he hates whatever side he’s not on. I know my opinion isn’t going to change a thing at all but I hope these car podcasts will get back to what we all come here for which is car reviews and stories about them. Shows like everyday driver and tfl stick to what they know which is what makes them such great shows.

Ok podcast. Host comes off like a typical d-bag but sure he is probably the total opposite in person. Great thing about it is that you can always turn it off when you’ve had enough.

I really like the show. I just found the podcast and I really like it, but I wish Matt would stay on topic and I get onto stupid controversial topics like politics or Twitter lol. Just talk about cars. If you don’t like Tesla trash the company but when he starts talking about controversial topics that have nothing to do with cars it turns me off from the Show. When he talks about cars I’m very intrigued and love it. When he starts talking about politics or controversial subjects I turn it off.

Glad this show exists. I listen to podcasts when I run and when I commute. This one is in heavy rotation. Always entertaining and informative. The one start reviews are almost as entertaining as the show itself. Keep it up!

Been a listener for a couple years and find the show to be funny and informative, but like everyone else says — Matt can go big on politics sometimes and it’s annoying. He is kind of a douche and talks over people but that’s part of the charm and it’s honestly entertaining. Other than that, good show and absolutely love the people they have on.

The show has always been good but since opening the studio it’s elevated to great. The guest have become greatly varied, which has lead to more interesting car related topics and personal stories. This is content I look forward to. Awesome job Matt and zack!

What happened to the first 110 or so episodes? ITunes stops around 115. Went looking for “tales of Greenwich” today and one of the earlier Alex Roy episodes... no dice. Anyone know how to find the earlier episodes? Shoutengine shows a 404 error

Gotta love it, matt is a genius, and very insightful. It’s always a pleasure listening to him and Zach! 11/10 would recommend for all Jews😈🙌🏼

Pretty crappy if you to ambush someone on their own podcast like you did on SCR with the Tesla designer episode.

Just rewatched your appearance on JRE. In 2019. You crushed it! You were so good dude. Hope the two of you are friends.

Matt and Zack, your show with Bert Kreischer was truly fantastic. Engaging, personal, funny (I listen to your podcast while running and laughing out loud made it it a little difficult!), and man- you had me excited for his endurance race b-day gift too! Great job. -Randy down in OC

It’s pretty much perfectly organized. No annoying “transitions”, all the sponsorship is in bathe beginning of the show, the conversations usually have nice flow, and the hosts + guests typically stay on topic. The Tesla criticisms might sound heated at first, but they end up being valid and even funny. I have yet to find another podcast that can do all those things and keep my attention from start to finish.

This has to be one of the best car podcasts out there. The guests are always knowledgable and Matt and Zach have a way of making the conversation flow and keep the guests talking. There are so many amazing guests that I cannot even pick a favorite, but you owe it to yourself to check out some of the Doug DeMuro and Freddy Hernandez (Tavarish) shows to get a taste of the behind the scenes for these popular YouTube content creators. Then there are the crew shows, which go in depth into a variety of topics and are a perfect companion to the SmokingTire YouTube car reviews. Props to Matt and Zach for such an awesome podcast, as this is not easy, but each episode reminds me why I love this show!