60 acast.com The Car Bored Podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-car-bored-podcast en Cars, Classic Cars,Technology,topgear,Grand Tour,Road Trips,Stories,Engines,Retro,Automotive Where two friends talk absolute twaddle until you really are Car Bored! Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Have you ever been amazed by the miracles of science and creation? Do you ponder the psychology of the human race? If you answer yes to any of the above, this podcast series is definitely not for you. If, however you like listening to two middled aged mates blathering on about (mostly old) cars, then this podcast definitely is.



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]]> Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Have you ever been amazed by the miracles of science and creation? Do you ponder the psychology of the human race? If you answer yes to any of the above, this podcast series is definitely not for you. If, however you like listening to two middled aged mates blathering on about (mostly old) cars, then this podcast definitely is.



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]]> false info+6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb@mg-eu.acast.com 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb the-car-bored-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb/1722978783495-58d69104-db91-4efb-a0db-518ba55d89dc.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-car-bored-podcast The Car Bored Podcast The Gift Of Giving The Gift Of Giving Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:43:31 68ab2672e2f63983a75aa494 true https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/68ab2672e2f63983a75aa494 68ab2672e2f63983a75aa494 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb full 2 3 In this episode:


Judith Chalmers is back from yet another holiday. This time from France!


And


Rob & Jono discuss cars that give so much for so little and those which are constantly on the take.


Also


We 'Torque' about the the second hand bargain Audi e-tron, Bugatti's factory in Molsheim, France.


And


We have another thrilling yet exasperating quiz. Will Rob take the Madza Demio pick-up or would he rather the 'rude-boy' special?


Email us - CarBoredPodcast@gmail.com


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]]> In this episode:


Judith Chalmers is back from yet another holiday. This time from France!


And


Rob & Jono discuss cars that give so much for so little and those which are constantly on the take.


Also


We 'Torque' about the the second hand bargain Audi e-tron, Bugatti's factory in Molsheim, France.


And


We have another thrilling yet exasperating quiz. Will Rob take the Madza Demio pick-up or would he rather the 'rude-boy' special?


Email us - CarBoredPodcast@gmail.com


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]]> Reliability - Making The Hall Of Fame Or Sinking Into The Hall Of Shame? Reliability - Making The Hall Of Fame Or Sinking Into The Hall Of Shame? Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:24:59 6845a35d1dd9d3b33f35c902 true https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/6845a35d1dd9d3b33f35c902 6845a35d1dd9d3b33f35c902 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb full 2 2 In this episode:


Rob runs circles in the sand in his hired Citroen 'Berlingo Carlisle', but will he be feeling like 'Heaven Is A Place On Earth', or will he get his knickers in a twist?


Also,


We 'Torque' about Wet Belt woes and whether or not manufacturers are making too many models of the same thing?


And,


Can Jono get any closer to that elusive bag of Malteasers with his light-weight Ambulance idea or will he be pipped at the post by Rob's plethora of Toyota's?


Email us - CarBoredPodcast@gmail.com

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]]> In this episode:


Rob runs circles in the sand in his hired Citroen 'Berlingo Carlisle', but will he be feeling like 'Heaven Is A Place On Earth', or will he get his knickers in a twist?


Also,


We 'Torque' about Wet Belt woes and whether or not manufacturers are making too many models of the same thing?


And,


Can Jono get any closer to that elusive bag of Malteasers with his light-weight Ambulance idea or will he be pipped at the post by Rob's plethora of Toyota's?


Email us - CarBoredPodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - What would you buy with a lottery win? Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - What would you buy with a lottery win? Sun, 18 May 2025 22:11:49 GMT 1:11:32 682a55ebee813e8be2c7cf94 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/682a55ebee813e8be2c7cf94 682a55ebee813e8be2c7cf94 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb full 2 1 Yes, that's right, we are back for a BRAND NEW season of Car Bored where Jono & Rob talk about which Dream Cars, Guilty Pleasures or Dailies they would buy if they won the lottery.


In this Episode:


Jono buys a Mk1 Renault Megane Cabriolet


Rob can't stop 'Torquing'


More ramblings about the woeful Vauxhall Mokka


and


Will Jono finally win a packet of Malteasers in this episodes game?

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]]> Yes, that's right, we are back for a BRAND NEW season of Car Bored where Jono & Rob talk about which Dream Cars, Guilty Pleasures or Dailies they would buy if they won the lottery.


In this Episode:


Jono buys a Mk1 Renault Megane Cabriolet


Rob can't stop 'Torquing'


More ramblings about the woeful Vauxhall Mokka


and


Will Jono finally win a packet of Malteasers in this episodes game?

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]]> Step In To (The Car Bored) Christmas (Podcast Special) Step In To (The Car Bored) Christmas (Podcast Special) Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:39:53 GMT 1:33:26 676a8c7825a0b820a24efbd0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/676a8c7825a0b820a24efbd0 676a8c7825a0b820a24efbd0 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Rob and Jono come over all festive in this, the final episode of season 1 full 1 8 Rob and Jono get all festive in this final episode of season 1.


In this Episode:


How to nurse your "Pacific rimmer"


We solve all your Christmas shopping woes


Details on who drives a Vauxhall Mokka


What to do if you need to deliver soup


and


Our worst game yet!!! - A quiz no one wanted or asked for!

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]]> Rob and Jono get all festive in this final episode of season 1.


In this Episode:


How to nurse your "Pacific rimmer"


We solve all your Christmas shopping woes


Details on who drives a Vauxhall Mokka


What to do if you need to deliver soup


and


Our worst game yet!!! - A quiz no one wanted or asked for!

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]]> A Question of Taste - Cars That Open Doors or Close Windows A Question of Taste - Cars That Open Doors or Close Windows Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:50:21 GMT 1:09:29 674babb1a12aa442324d5645 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/674babb1a12aa442324d5645 674babb1a12aa442324d5645 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Jono and Rob consider what they believe makes for a tasteful car full 1 7 Rob and Jono look in to the world of taste in motoring.


In this Episode:


Styling tips for 1989 Honda Civics


What car to buy if you decide Waitrose is not for you


Advice for kids on what makes a modified car


How much taste can you buy for £1500?


and


Will Jono finally win his Maltesers in the quick fire car finding game that left Rob stumped?

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]]> Rob and Jono look in to the world of taste in motoring.


In this Episode:


Styling tips for 1989 Honda Civics


What car to buy if you decide Waitrose is not for you


Advice for kids on what makes a modified car


How much taste can you buy for £1500?


and


Will Jono finally win his Maltesers in the quick fire car finding game that left Rob stumped?

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]]> Game Changers - Visionary Vehicles or Lucky Breaks? Game Changers - Visionary Vehicles or Lucky Breaks? Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:42:08 GMT 1:26:50 66f67600526c1348ce585067 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66f67600526c1348ce585067 66f67600526c1348ce585067 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Rob and Jono check out cars that changed the course of motoring full 1 6 Rob and Jono look at cars that changed things in the world of motoring.


In this Episode:


What to do if you don't fancy working


Some flying bricks


"I like to call it the Japanese Mercedes..."


The cars that should of changed the world....but didn't....


and


A potentially offensive game to play...

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]]> Rob and Jono look at cars that changed things in the world of motoring.


In this Episode:


What to do if you don't fancy working


Some flying bricks


"I like to call it the Japanese Mercedes..."


The cars that should of changed the world....but didn't....


and


A potentially offensive game to play...

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]]> Road Trips - Happy Holidays or Painful Problems? Road Trips - Happy Holidays or Painful Problems? Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:37:15 GMT 1:11:39 66d5ad3a1f8f7a775248372f false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66d5ad3a1f8f7a775248372f 66d5ad3a1f8f7a775248372f 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb This week we (nearly) speak about road trips... full 1 5 Jono and Rob (almost) discuss the highs and lows of road trips.


In this Episode:


How to buy a gangster's ride from a lock up in East London


How to choose between a haircut or being cool


Why OPEC likes badly rebuilt Volvo 940 Turbo Diesels


and


Who is it that likes to do a smelly turd in a service station?


Oh, and we have another "great" game to play!

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]]> Jono and Rob (almost) discuss the highs and lows of road trips.


In this Episode:


How to buy a gangster's ride from a lock up in East London


How to choose between a haircut or being cool


Why OPEC likes badly rebuilt Volvo 940 Turbo Diesels


and


Who is it that likes to do a smelly turd in a service station?


Oh, and we have another "great" game to play!

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]]> The Cheapskates -Penny Pinching Motoring for the Financially Challenged The Cheapskates -Penny Pinching Motoring for the Financially Challenged Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:27:56 GMT 1:01:18 66bf6e9547151aa1d3d9977a false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66bf6e9547151aa1d3d9977a 66bf6e9547151aa1d3d9977a 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb There is no such thing as a free lunch.... full 1 4 Jono and Rob get frugal and see how much motor you can buy with a small budget. They also take a look at what new cars are on offer for the budget conscious motorist.


In this Episode:


Base spec cars!!!


Iffy head gaskets and door repairs


Rust!


and


Poor purchasing decisions!


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]]> Jono and Rob get frugal and see how much motor you can buy with a small budget. They also take a look at what new cars are on offer for the budget conscious motorist.


In this Episode:


Base spec cars!!!


Iffy head gaskets and door repairs


Rust!


and


Poor purchasing decisions!


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]]> Never Meet Your Hereos? Or Should You? Never Meet Your Hereos? Or Should You? Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:59:00 GMT 52:40 66b22c248ad6ad827c1f85de false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66b22c248ad6ad827c1f85de 66b22c248ad6ad827c1f85de 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Heroes, Villains, Past and Present. full 1 3 Jono and Rob sort through some of their hero cars and try to work out if any cars will be heroes in the future.


In this Episode:


Your guide to buying toy cars in Tesco, Romford


The sweet sound of eighties film intros


How to upset Ford fans (again)


and


Sadly, no games :-(

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]]> Jono and Rob sort through some of their hero cars and try to work out if any cars will be heroes in the future.


In this Episode:


Your guide to buying toy cars in Tesco, Romford


The sweet sound of eighties film intros


How to upset Ford fans (again)


and


Sadly, no games :-(

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]]> Classic Cars - All Dipsticks and Dirty Finger Nails or Evocative and Cool? Classic Cars - All Dipsticks and Dirty Finger Nails or Evocative and Cool? Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:20:32 GMT 59:30 66953e41d050c6cd508113d1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66953e41d050c6cd508113d1 66953e41d050c6cd508113d1 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Classic Cars, Future Classics and The Best Game in the World full 1 2 Jono and Rob ponder the highs and lows of classic car ownership.


In this Episode:


How to tune up you automatic Mini Metro


How to spend 100grand


How to upset Ford fans


and


The best game for classic car fans


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]]> Jono and Rob ponder the highs and lows of classic car ownership.


In this Episode:


How to tune up you automatic Mini Metro


How to spend 100grand


How to upset Ford fans


and


The best game for classic car fans


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]]> <![CDATA[Nous attirons votre attention sur le podcast "Car Bored"]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:03:34 GMT 49:31 66953a462437ed05c5bf0495 false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66953a462437ed05c5bf0495 66953a462437ed05c5bf0495 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb French Cars - Do we Like Them? full 1 1 In this Episode Jono and Rob take a good look at "Voitures de Francais" and share some of their own experiences with them and give the verdict on if they like them or not?


In this episode:


How not to change gear in Renault 6,


Jono and Rob give their verdict on their top 3 French cars,


How to fine tune your Philips stereo in your Peugeot 406


and


Why the new Renault 5 is not an authentic Renault.


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]]> In this Episode Jono and Rob take a good look at "Voitures de Francais" and share some of their own experiences with them and give the verdict on if they like them or not?


In this episode:


How not to change gear in Renault 6,


Jono and Rob give their verdict on their top 3 French cars,


How to fine tune your Philips stereo in your Peugeot 406


and


Why the new Renault 5 is not an authentic Renault.


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]]> The Pilot The Pilot Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:11:58 GMT 44:03 66952e2e15f74cfe39c5213d false https://shows.acast.com/the-car-bored-podcast/episodes/66952e2e15f74cfe39c5213d 66952e2e15f74cfe39c5213d 6695195bade4ffab3e3fcbdb Electric Cars, Old Reviews and a Slow Mercedes... full 1 Welcome to the Car Bored podcast. This episode is our very first attempt and as a result doesn't have a particular theme. We were literally testing the water on this one so we hope it isn't too bad! Never the less,


In this episode we look at the following:


Why you should never take a mobility scooter to the motor show,

Rob talks about his old Mercedes and why it never won any races?

Jono has his first taste of electric motoring,

and

Luxury - Seventies style! We look back on an old road test of 3 seventies super barges and discuss which one we would choose.

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]]> Welcome to the Car Bored podcast. This episode is our very first attempt and as a result doesn't have a particular theme. We were literally testing the water on this one so we hope it isn't too bad! Never the less,


In this episode we look at the following:


Why you should never take a mobility scooter to the motor show,

Rob talks about his old Mercedes and why it never won any races?

Jono has his first taste of electric motoring,

and

Luxury - Seventies style! We look back on an old road test of 3 seventies super barges and discuss which one we would choose.

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