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DRIVE ON

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

BUMPER-2-BUMPER WITH TIM BRAVO:

If cars could talk, the stories they'd tell. Since they can't I do the next best thing: talk to the people behind the cars. Listen in as I go bumper-to-bumper with some of the most fascinating experts in the car universe, talking about what drives them in life and what they drive on the road.

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S02 E08 Timothy Lappen - The Super Car's Advocate

March 25, 2021 20:11 - 57 minutes - 107 MB

Timothy Lappen isn't the typical car journalist. He lives his life on the fast lane, between cockpit and law firm. In this bumper-to-bumper he tells us about his experience with the automotive industry: from stories of his grandfather still using a horse carriage to the outlook of an electrified future.  Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo Find Timothy here: htt...

S02 E07 Thilo Koslowski - Mister Digital

March 18, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

Thilo Koslowski professionally grew up in Silicon Valley - the place where the normal person's future seems to be old already. Always living ahead of his time, Thilo set his mind on bringing the automotive world into the Digital age. Tune in as the founder and former CEO of Porsche Digital (among others) reveals his vision and philosophy, as well as gives us personal insights in this  bumper-to-bumper. Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/...

S02 E06 Sophia Flörsch - The Never-Give-Up-Ist

March 04, 2021 07:13 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MB

Young and talented racing driver Sophia Flörsch is as perseverant as she is fast. In this bumper-to-bumper she talks about what it takes to crash into a wall at 170 mph and still get back into a cockpit only four months later. Rest assured: the Laureus sports award for her "Comeback of the Year 2020" won't be the last trophy in Sophia's shelf.  Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitt...

S02 E05 Valerie Thompson - The Two-wheeled Daredevil

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 56.9 MB

World’s fastest female motorcycle racer Valerie Thompson has a fascinating story to tell - of how she got from a desk job to becoming a land speed daredevil. Eight-time record holder, fastest woman on two wheels, but that's not enough for her. She has big plans and she's out there to get what she wants! Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo Find Valerie here: http...

S02 E04 Don Macpherson - The Monkey Whisperer

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MB

Don Macpherson doesn't tune cars, he tunes minds. In this bumper-to-bumper he tells us how he teaches athletes (among them many prominent racing drivers) how to tame their monkey mind to perform even better. Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo Find Don here: https://www.donmacpherson.co.uk

S02 E03 Frank Stephenson - The Supercar Designer

February 11, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

A wide range of cars bear the signature of (super)car design legend Frank Stephenson: from urban icons like the modern Mini Cooper or Fiat 500 to supercar milestones such as the Maserati MC12, the Ferarri F430 and FXX, or the McLaren P1. Now working on the future of mobility with his own design consultancy firm and as a YouTube design critique, Frank gives some insights into his life and his visions of the future in this inspiring bumper-to-bumper. Follow Frank here: https://www.youtub...

S02 E02 McKeel Hagerty - Tempus Fugit

February 04, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MB

Insurance. Entertainment. Lifestyle community. Vehicle valuation tool. Hagerty is as multifaceted as its owner and CEO, McKeel Hagerty. More than just a top executive, he is a true leader, a car enthusiast, a car collector, a philosophy scholar, and a philanthropist. McKeel and I go bumper-to-bumper to talk about what really drives us in life. Follow me here: https://www.tim-bravo.com https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitte...

Launch Control: Toy Cars and the Green Hell

February 01, 2021 09:08 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MB

This first launch control of season 2 has me announce the completed guest list for the season, as well as share hilarious stories of my son Sam and his love for cars, and my grandfather's tourist lap on the Nurburgring, the green hell. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo And find Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.sam.dastan  

S02 E01 Misha Charoudin - Records, Pancakes, Trolls

January 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Misha Charoudin is a true Nürburgring expert and bullshit debunker. The co-founder of Apex performance car rental played a major role through his own YouTube channel in debunking the wrongfully claimed top speed record of the SSC Tuatara back in October. In this bumper-to-bumper we discuss this - and much more. Follow me: www.tim-bravo.com IG: @driveon.podcast Follow Misha: YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MishaCharoudin IG: @mgcharoudin  

Launch Control: Power Women

January 18, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 11.1 MB

Despite the lack of opportunities, there are many amazing women in the car universe we so love - with major contributions. In this launch control I announce the next three names of the guest list for season 2 - and I'm especially delighted to have two incredible women among them. Again, I'm kindly asking you to send me your questions for these three epic individuals so I can include your ideas into the bumper-to-bumpers. Either direct message me here: https://www.instagram.com/driveo...

Launch Control: S.O.S. - Same Old Shit

January 11, 2021 05:05 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MB

2021 starts with the same old shit that 2020 ended with. My epic guest list for season 2, however, is coming together quite nicely. In this launch control I announce the next three names of this list. Again asking you to send me your questions for these three amazing individuals so I can include your ideas into the bumper-to-bumpers. Either direct message me here: https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo O...

Launch Control: And so it starts... again

January 04, 2021 05:05 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MB

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! In this launch control I announce the first three names of my guest list for season 2. With a request to you: please send me your questions for these three amazing individuals so I can include your ideas into the conversations. Either direct message me here: https://www.instagram.com/driveon.podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bravo/ https://twitter.com/tim_bravo Or send me an email: [email protected]  

Launch Control: Bye Bye Twenty Twenty

December 28, 2020 05:05 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MB

A brief swan song to 2020, including an actual song to this covid-ridden year. A HAPPY 2021 EVERYONE! www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

Launch Control: Merry Little Christmas (featuring Sam)

December 21, 2020 05:05 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MB

As season 1 of Drive On is over, and Christmas approaches, this launch control reflects on the impact of Covid-19 on Christmas 2020, and why it might be "little-er", but should be just as merry as we are used to. A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! (This episode includes a duet with my son Sam) www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

S01 E11 Alex Hirschi - Supercar Blondie

December 17, 2020 05:05 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MB

Alex Hirschi describes herself as just a girl who loves fast cars. To the world and her 50 million followers, however, she is Supercar Blondie, the most followed car related content creator on social media. In this bumper-to-bumper she reflects on fame, machos and, of course, supercars. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

Launch Control: Supercar Timi

December 14, 2020 05:05 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MB

Inspired by a trip to Dubai, some reflections on super, hyper and luxury cars, on Supercar Blondie and just my own very subjective view on things lead me to crown the Supercar Timi super car capital 2020. Can you guess which city will be awarded with this prestigious prize? www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

S01 E10 Martin Roach - Cars and Rock 'n' Roll

December 10, 2020 05:05 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MB

Bestselling book author and ghostwriter Martin Roach is a very reclusive man. This bumper-to-bumper sees him open up about fast cars, loud music - and about dementia.   Support Frontotemporal Dementia Research, buy the Porsche Outlaw 2021 Calendar: https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/product/porsche-outlaw-2021-calendar   www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

Launch Control: Let There Be (Spot)Light

December 07, 2020 05:05 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this launch control I reflect on what we should do when standing in the spotlight, and why we should share it more often rather than seeking more of it for ourselves. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

S01 E09 Jörg Astalosch - From The Shadows

December 03, 2020 05:05 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MB

Leadership doesn't mean having to stand in the spotlight, at least not for Italdesign CEO Jörg Astalosch. Tune in as he reflects on the importance of always putting your team first and his mentor who taught him that, the late and great Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch. We also talk about the future of the automotive industry and agree on meeting again on the racetrack five years from now. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

Launch Control: Giving Thanks

November 30, 2020 05:05 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MB

Inspired by the last bumper-to-bumper, and on the occasion of Thanksgiving, this launch control reflects on the other side of the fence, on driving Porsche, on taking things for granted, on giving thanks. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

S01 E08 José Ramón Zavala - Autos y Más (Cars and More)

November 26, 2020 05:05 - 45 minutes - 85.6 MB

Radio is traditionally huge in Mexico, as is the passion for cars. Tune in as José Ramón Zavala - the host of the nation's #1 car radio show Autos y Más (Cars and More) - talks about overcoming obstacles, being innovative, loving what you do, in order to not only get to the top, but to stay there. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr @autosymas @soycocheramon Twitter: @tim_bravo

Launch Control: Tim Tonic

November 23, 2020 05:05 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB

This launch control uncovers the origins of how the legend of Tim Tonic began. Scene of the crime: Barcelona, 2014, a group of Mexican car journalists, Tim, and many, many glasses of Gin and Tonic. Nobody knows how many. www.tim-bravo.com Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr Twitter: @tim_bravo

S01 E07 Achim Anscheidt - When Forms Follows Performance

November 19, 2020 07:26 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MB

Form Follows Performance is the credo of Bugatti design. Its design director Achim Anscheidt is the perfect combination of both: form and performance. His unique style is a testament to elegance as it is to a mindful and sustainable lifestyle. And the performance aspect was basically passed on to Achim without any way to escape. Tune in as the Evel Knievel among designers talks about his inspirations, about looking back, looking forward sustainability and stunt performances. www.tim-brav...

Launch Control: The Death Moth

November 16, 2020 05:05 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

I’ve been asked by many of you to not only have my guests tell their stories, but to share some of mine as well from time to time. Not all of you know me after all, so it’s only fair that you want to get to know me - your host - a bit better. And while I’m not one to long to stand in the spotlight, I’m happy to comply. So I decided to record some shorter segments about what drives me, Tim. I call it launch control, as it’s a moment that we can use together to stop, check all systems and th...

DRIVE ON S01 E06 Tushar Kelshikar - From India With Love

November 12, 2020 05:05 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MB

Tushar Kelshikar is the secret agent of super cars. He has his ear on the ground, and his finger on the pulse of the super car scene. More often than not early information on the internet about super and hyper cars can be traced back to his passion project: www.thesupercarblog.com Tune in as Tushar speaks about how he started to build up his network of secret sources, and how he sees the future of the super and hyper car industry - and of his blog. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr...

S01 E06 Tushar Kelshikar - From India With Love

November 12, 2020 05:05 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MB

Tushar Kelshikar is the secret agent of super cars. He has his ear on the ground, and his finger on the pulse of the super car scene. More often than not early information on the internet about super and hyper cars can be traced back to his passion project: www.thesupercarblog.com Tune in as Tushar speaks about how he started to build up his network of secret sources, and how he sees the future of the super and hyper car industry - and of his blog. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr...

S01 E05 John Hennessey - Never Messing With Speed Records

November 05, 2020 05:05 - 49 minutes - 92.6 MB

John Hennessey is father to five wonderful children - and to thousands of performance cars. Tune in as one of the experts in ultra high performance and top speed drives gives an honest opinion on how a speed record should be approached. Always with ambition, with passion, and with fierce competitiveness, but also with respectful sportsmanship (and one or the other friendly jab). Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr @johnhennesseytexas @hennesseyperformance

DRIVE ON S01 E05 John Hennessey - Never Messing With Speed Records

November 05, 2020 05:05 - 49 minutes - 92.6 MB

John Hennessey is father to five wonderful children - and to thousands of performance cars. Tune in as one of the experts in ultra high performance and top speed drives gives an honest opinion on how a speed record should be approached. Always with ambition, with passion, and with fierce competitiveness, but also with respectful sportsmanship (and one or the other friendly jab). Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr @johnhennesseytexas @hennesseyperformance

DRIVE ON S01 E04 Dieter Landenberger - Looking Back to Look Forward

October 29, 2020 04:05 - 26 minutes - 57 MB

Dieter Landenberger is a historian as well as a huge fan of cars and motorbikes. It's not surprising that he's become a veritable car scholar, working in the archives and the museums of major car manufacturers, and authoring a plentitude of books about automotive history. Tune in as Dieter gives us his view on the importance of looking back to move forward. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr

S01 E04 Dieter Landenberger - Looking Back to Look Forward

October 29, 2020 04:05 - 26 minutes - 57 MB

Dieter Landenberger is a historian as well as a huge fan of cars and motorbikes. It's not surprising that he's become a veritable car scholar, working in the archives and the museums of major car manufacturers, and authoring a plentitude of books about automotive history. Tune in as Dieter gives us his view on the importance of looking back to move forward. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr

DRIVE ON S01 E03 Andy Wallace - Very Smooth and Very Fast

October 22, 2020 04:20 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Andy Wallace is a calm and friendly fellow, humble and smooth on and off the race track, but also a fierce competitor once he closes the visor of his helmet. This led him to victories in the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 24 hours of Daytona, among others, but also to two top speed world records. Tune in as one of the fastest men on the planet reveals how a race driver has to prepare mentally, and why in his private life he drives a BEV. (please note: the episode was recorded before the SSC T...

S01 E03 Andy Wallace - Very Smooth and Very Fast

October 22, 2020 04:20 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Andy Wallace is a calm and friendly fellow, humble and smooth on and off the race track, but also a fierce competitor once he closes the visor of his helmet. This led him to victories in the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 24 hours of Daytona, among others, but also to two top speed world records. Tune in as one of the fastest men on the planet reveals how a race driver has to prepare mentally, and why in his private life he drives a BEV. (please note: the episode was recorded before the SSC T...

DRIVE ON S01 E02 Romano Artioli - One Door Closes, Ten Open (Italian)

October 22, 2020 04:15 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MB

Romano Artioli ha 87 anni e ha più energia di molti adolescenti. Invece di guardare indietro a una vita piena di avventure automobilistiche e storie di successo, preferisce continuare ad andare avanti, lavorando a nuovi grandi progetti orientati al futuro. Allo stesso tempo non ha perso le tracce del suo grande orgoglio: La Fabbrica Blu di Campogalliano. Ascolta mentre Romano spiega quali sono i suoi sogni per la sua fabbrica dei sogni e cosa pensa delle diverse tecnologie future. www.roma...

S01 E02 Romano Artioli - One Door Closes, Ten Open (Italian)

October 22, 2020 04:15 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MB

Romano Artioli ha 87 anni e ha più energia di molti adolescenti. Invece di guardare indietro a una vita piena di avventure automobilistiche e storie di successo, preferisce continuare ad andare avanti, lavorando a nuovi grandi progetti orientati al futuro. Allo stesso tempo non ha perso le tracce del suo grande orgoglio: La Fabbrica Blu di Campogalliano. Ascolta mentre Romano spiega quali sono i suoi sogni per la sua fabbrica dei sogni e cosa pensa delle diverse tecnologie future. www.roma...

S01 E02 Romano Artioli - One Door Closes, Ten Open (English)

October 22, 2020 04:10 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MB

Romano Artioli is 87 years old - and has more energy than many a teenager. Instead of looking back on a life full of automotive adventures and success stories, he prefers to keep pushing forward, working on new big and future-oriented projects. At the same time, he hasn’t lost track of his great pride: La Fabbrica Blu in Campogalliano. Tune in as Romano explains what his dreams for his dream factory are, and what he thinks of the different future technologies. www.romanoartioli.com Insta...

DRIVE ON S01 E02 Romano Artioli - One Door Closes, Ten Open (English)

October 22, 2020 04:10 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MB

Romano Artioli is 87 years old - and has more energy than many a teenager. Instead of looking back on a life full of automotive adventures and success stories, he prefers to keep pushing forward, working on new big and future-oriented projects. At the same time, he hasn’t lost track of his great pride: La Fabbrica Blu in Campogalliano. Tune in as Romano explains what his dreams for his dream factory are, and what he thinks of the different future technologies. www.romanoartioli.com Insta...

DRIVE ON S01 E01 Magnus Walker - The Urban Outlaw

October 22, 2020 04:05 - 36 minutes - 68 MB

Magnus Walker is anything but usual: fashion designer, car collector, Porsche 911 tuning icon, Grand Theft Auto character, even cooking and sewing instagrammer - there's just no way of categorising the Urban Outlaw. Above all, however, he enjoys the good life, his partner Hannah, his dog Willow - and getting quality drives in his cars. Tune in as Magnus describes what drives him in life, and explains why BEV can be quite electrifying, indeed. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr @magnus...

S01 E01 Magnus Walker - The Urban Outlaw

October 22, 2020 04:05 - 36 minutes - 68 MB

Magnus Walker is anything but usual: fashion designer, car collector, Porsche 911 tuning icon, Grand Theft Auto character, even cooking and sewing instagrammer - there's just no way of categorising the Urban Outlaw. Above all, however, he enjoys the good life, his partner Hannah, his dog Willow - and getting quality drives in his cars. Tune in as Magnus describes what drives him in life, and explains why BEV can be quite electrifying, indeed. Instagram: @driveon.podcast @timbravopr @magnus...

DRIVE ON S01 Trailer - Tim Bravo

October 13, 2020 22:22 - 3 minutes - 11.5 MB

The what, the why and the who of DRIVE ON explained: Let me give you a brief introduction into the world of the new bumper-2-bumper podcast DRIVE ON. What is the idea behind this podcast by car enthusiasts for car enthusiasts? Why did I decide to start this personal podcast project? And who even is Tim Bravo?

Trailer - Tim Bravo

October 13, 2020 22:22 - 3 minutes - 11.5 MB

The what, the why and the who of DRIVE ON explained: Let me give you a brief introduction into the world of the new bumper-2-bumper podcast DRIVE ON. What is the idea behind this podcast by car enthusiasts for car enthusiasts? Why did I decide to start this personal podcast project? And who even is Tim Bravo?

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