2 Men In A Motor
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Welcome to our podcast - as recommended by The Car Guys:
"It's not flashy. Just two guys from Liverpool. In a car. Talking about life. And driving. And quite often, it's hilarious"
That's our philosophy in a nutshell.
In this time of lockdown you can't get to the barbers or the pub but you can come and join us for a chat and a laugh.
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Episodes
2 Men In A Motor - Episode 10
July 22, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBAl's new Fiesta, Si's dad-in-law dilemma over whether to buy an M8 or not, and the British GP. Let's have it!!
Al's Apex - The British Grand Prix 2021
July 18, 2021 19:57 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBOne incident in this race overshadowed the whole weekend, but Al has a few more things to talk about !
Al's Apex - The Austrian GP
July 04, 2021 15:19 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBAl gives his quick opinions on this afternoon's Formula 1 race in Austria.
2 Men In A Motor - Series 2 Episode 7
June 20, 2021 19:38 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAl is buying his new car from Ford again after much soul-searching and nearly going to BMW instead. He and Si compare and contrast the service they have received from their respective dealerships.
Al's Apex - The Spanish Grand Prix
May 10, 2021 21:43 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBHere's my reaction to the Spanish Grand Prix, impressively won by Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. In this episode I touch on: 1. Verstappen taking on Hamilton during Lap 1 2. Giovanazzi's pit stop 3. Tsunoda's car dying a death 4. Aston Martin underachieving again 5. Alonso finishing 17th 6. The decline of Ferrari Thanks for listineing!!
Portuguese GP Instant Reaction
May 02, 2021 16:34 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBAl gives his instant reaction to todays Portuguese Grand Prix. Do you agree with his points? Let us know on Twitter @2meninamotor
Why Are New Cars So Expensive To Buy?
April 28, 2021 16:40 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome back to 2 Men In A Motor! As the lockdown lifts, we're making a comeback and this time we're here to stay. In our first episode back we discuss new cars and the huge deposits you have to put down on them. Why is it more expensive to get into a Skoda than a BMW? Search for us on Twitter and Instagram and get in touch! Thanks!!
S2 Ep3 - Ferrari & Porsche: Lazy Designers?
October 09, 2020 16:18 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBSi thinks Ferrari and Porsche have been lazy in their designs lately and build too many cars from one template. Al tends to agree and then goes on to make the point that maybe supercars have reached peak design? Let us know what you think on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Drivetribe all @2meninamotor Cheers!!
S2 Ep2 - BMW: To Grille or Not To Grille?
October 03, 2020 11:50 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBCovid restrictions are BACK, and we can't meet up so we can't be 2 Men In A Motor for the time being. But we can be 2 Men In A Zoom Call.....! In this, our second episode of season 2, we discuss BMW's BIG grille. Clue: we love it. Please follow us and like us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Drivetribe - you can find us there @2MenInAMotor Thanks for your continued support - Si and Al !!!!!
We're Still Here!!
September 28, 2020 18:04 - 48 seconds - 781 KBWe've been quiet lately, but as the lockdown restrictions have kicked in again we can't meet up to make videos so we're going back to our first love - podcasting! See you every Friday - Al and SI
Back In The Car !!
August 17, 2020 20:29 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIt's the first time Al and Si have seen each other since February - and 2 Men In A Motor are back in the car!!
Top 10 Fords Part 2 - Al picks his top 5
August 17, 2020 20:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHere's Al's top 5 and an extra 11th top Ford for good measure. Do you agree? Let us know and follow us on our social media channels - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @2meninamotor
Top 10 Fords Part 1 - Si's Top 5
July 18, 2020 20:29 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBIn the first of two parts, Si picks his Top 5 Fords and he goes for the fast, the furious and the downright cool. Do you agree with his choices? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Tumblr where you can find us @2meninamotor In our next edition coming soon, Al chooses his top 5
Childhood Cars to Daily Drivers !
June 29, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWith our first ever guest, Rob Knight of Rescars, we debate the cars from our childhood that we could still use now daily. Al's choices are: Ford Cortina 1600E, Triumph Herald Vitesse, Renault 4 and MGBGT Si's choices are: Audi Quattro, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Vauxhall Carlton Lotus and BMW M3 Mk1 Rob's choices are: VW Golf GT 1.9 Tdi, Volvo 850R, Audi S4 Avant and BMW E46 M3 CS Listen to find out what our winners are, then vote for your overall winner on our social media channels!!
Episode 1 - We're Back & In Lockdown!!
May 29, 2020 16:20 - 38 minutes - 70.9 MBWelcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast - we're Al and Si and we're 2 Men In A Motor (formerly known as Full Beam)!! Join us in our safe space whilst the pubs and barbers are shut in this audio version of our vlog on our YouTube channel! In this episode we talk about motoring under lockdown and what we've missed about driving. Al tells us about a VW Golf that he saw ON a roundabout by his house, and Si tells us about the recent Porsche 911 crash in New York that was all over social med...
Ep 41 - We Go BMW Shopping !!
May 03, 2020 15:27 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBSi is on the lookout for a replacement for his M140i which he recently sold. He's got three choices, the M135i, the M2 Competition or the Z4 M40i. Which will he choose? Listen to the debate and find out!!
Episode 40 - Speed Awareness, Renault Megane Trophy R, Formula 1 and Si's New Car
February 29, 2020 13:05 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBHi everyone, in this episode Al tells us about the recent Speed Awareness course he attended, we discuss if the Renault Megane Trophy R is worth £70k or not, we talk about the new Formula 1 liveries and reminisce over our faves from yesteryear, and Si gives us new Full Beam fleet news. Enjoy, like, subscribe and leave a review please! Al and Si
Episode 39 - The VW Conundrum
February 10, 2020 19:13 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWe've been thinking deeply about Volkswagen. Listen and find out why!
Episode 38 - How Do You Wash Your Car?
January 18, 2020 22:47 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWhy did Al start crying when talking about his old Ford Mondeo being washed? Why does Si think jetwashing a car is a hanging offence? Listen and find out! Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @FullBeamCars YouTube - Full Beam
Episode 37 - The Full Beam Awards !
January 10, 2020 21:28 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBSi and Al talk us through their awards for 2019. Which is the best city car, hatchback, sports car or SUV? For this and much more, please listen! Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - follow us @FullBeamCars Or check out or YouTube channel - search for Full Beam Thanks !
Episode 36 - Sports Cars, Super Cars, Hyper Cars
January 04, 2020 18:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWelcome back to Full Beam after our Christmas break and we're back with a discussion on what makes a sports car, a super car or a hyper car. Give us a listen and let us know if you agree or disagree - we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @fullbeamcars and our YouTube channel is called Full Beam. Thanks!
Full Beam (Trailer)
November 30, 2019 02:08 - 55 seconds - 877 KBEpisode 35 - Tesla Truck, Audi's Fast SUV and De-Icing Cars
November 30, 2019 01:20 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAl and Si discuss a) the Tesla Truck - is it even viable in its' current form? b) Audi's lightning fast SUV - does it prove Si's point from last week that you should just buy a sports car instead? c) De-icing cars - this is actually more interesting than it sounds. Trust me. Please.
Episode 34 - SUV's / 4x4's
November 22, 2019 22:48 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAl and Si discuss all things SUV, inspired by the new Aston Martin DBX. Do you agree with them or disagree? Get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @FullBeamCars
Episode 33 - Early Car Memories and F1
November 02, 2019 13:37 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAl and Si chat about the Mexican GP, the 2021 rules changes and they then reminisce about their earliest memories of cars
Episode 32 - It's Friday !
October 25, 2019 17:51 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's the end of a long week and we just decided to have a chat about whatever came into our heads. We think it went well. Enjoy!
Episode 31 - Full Beam do Police Cars
October 19, 2019 16:37 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAl and Si ponder why police cars are so bad now and come up with ideas to get them back to their intimidating best.
Episode 30 - Good & Bad Replacements
October 13, 2019 20:26 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to our 30th episode! Was the Focus a good replacement for the Escort? Was the Metro a bad replacement for the Mini? (Clue: YES. Yes it was) Listen here for our verdicts and much more!
Episode 29 - What's In A Name?
September 26, 2019 20:52 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBGood car names, not so good car names and downright awful car names. We discuss them all!! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr all @FullBeamCars Search Full Beam on YouTube Thanks!!
Episode 28 - McLaren GT, Bugatti SUV and a Lexus Yacht
September 22, 2019 20:24 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBWe discuss McLaren's new GT and what it's up against, the proposed Bugatti SUV and the Lexus yacht. We also have a debate on autonomous cars. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr all at @FullBeamCars Check out our YouTube channel as well!!
Episode 27 - Best Drivers to Have Never Won the F1 Championship
September 20, 2019 17:38 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSo who are the best drivers (apart from Stirling Moss, obvs) to have never been F1 champion? Si and Al argue it out!!
Full Beam Episode 26 - The Week In Review
September 16, 2019 18:22 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBAl and Si discuss the new BMW M4 Concept, the Alpina B3 Touring, the Frankfurt Motor Show and the Italian Grand Prix. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @FullBeamCars YouTube - search for the Full Beam Channel Thanks!
Episode 25 - A World Without German Cars
September 11, 2019 22:18 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBAl challenged Si to do a podcast without going on about German cars. Of course, he failed. But they talked about what cars they would buy instead if German cars didn't exist. So, sit back, enjoy and subscribe!! And watch this one, if you like, on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/T8mGfhELAgQ
Episode 24 - Underrated Car Manufacturers
September 10, 2019 20:58 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAl and Si talk about the car manufacturers that they think are underrated and give their reasons why. Can Lexus really be underrated just because of a comic character? Let them know if you agree or disagree ! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @FullBeamCars email [email protected] YouTube search Full Beam
Episode 23 - The Week in Review
September 08, 2019 20:34 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSi and Al talk about the past week in motoring including the new Porsche Taycan and Lamborghini Sian, safety in motor racing and a gin soaked M6. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @fullbeamcars YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIlE7dq1S9F3gDLUlagVpw
Episode 22 - Al's Visit to Aston Martin HQ
September 05, 2019 17:23 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBAl had the good fortune to be invited to an open day at Aston Martin HQ recently, so Si quizzes him about it. Hear about the Valkyrie, the car with cameras for wing mirrors and the Aston Martin helicopter. And the Bond cars. And the factory tour. Etc. Etc. Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Tumblr @fullbeamcars YouTube - Full Beam
Episode 21 - The Cost of Motoring
August 29, 2019 20:40 - 39 minutes - 37 MBSi and Al discuss the cost of motoring today, including being fleeced by car insurance, and go off on a tangent with autonomous cars later on in the podcast. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @fullbeamcars and subscribe to our YouTube channel by searching Full Beam Thanks!
Episode 20 - Cars That Make You Go "Why...?"
August 24, 2019 14:49 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBAl and Si talk about the cars which baffle them. How did these cars ever get past the design stage? Agree or disagree? Let us know via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram all @fullbeamcars
Episode 19 - Putting F1 to Rights!
August 20, 2019 21:07 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSo what do Al and Si think will make Formula 1 better? Crazier drivers? More manufacturers? Drivers running to their cars a la Le Mans? Listen and find out! Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @fullbeamcars and check out our YouTube channel, just search for Full Beam.
Episode 18 - Electric Cars
August 16, 2019 18:31 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWhere do Si and Al stand on electric cars? On the bonnets by the sound of this podcast..............
Episode 17 - Thank You!
August 12, 2019 20:46 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBA quick episode in which we talk about upcoming episodes, our YouTube channel and social media accounts, and we give a big thanks to our listeners so far.
Episode 16 - The F1 Season So Far.....
August 08, 2019 19:57 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBA mid-term school report on the teams and drivers in the F1 circus. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @fullbeamcars
Episode 15 - Our Lives in Cars
August 03, 2019 11:12 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBAl and Si go for a drive and reminisce over the cars they have owned. Also available as a vlog/video over on YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuu3BiOjgcQ
Episode 14 - The German F1 Grand Prix
July 31, 2019 21:19 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBAl and Si look back at the recent German Grand Prix and marvel at how badly Mercedes did. No schadenfreude was involved in the making of this podcast. (Well maybe a little). Twitter / Facebook / Instagram @fullbeamcars email [email protected]
Episode 13 - Forza Horizon 4
July 27, 2019 12:46 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn which we enthuse over the XBox game Forza Horizon 4!! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram - @fullbeamcars Email [email protected] You Tube - search for the Full Beam channel
Episode 12 - Annoying Motoring Things Part 2
July 26, 2019 21:08 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOur second five things that annoy us about modern motoring. What is it about modified badges that annoys us so?? Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Patreon @fullbeamcars YouTube - search for the Full Beam channel Thanks!
Episode 11 - Annoying Motoring Things - Part 1
July 18, 2019 01:00 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MBTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/Patreon - @fullbeamcars - please follow us! Al and Si have ten things that really annoy them about modern motoring. Find out what the first five are here!
Episode 10 - Look Back at the British GP
July 15, 2019 21:14 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAl and Si do a full debrief on the British Grand Prix as Si was a swot and made notes on the race. They also celebrate international listeners and reaching double figures in episodes. They also wonder aloud about Bernie's hair. Enjoy!
Episode 9 - British Grand Prix and More
July 13, 2019 22:45 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBWe discuss Sebastian Vettel's motive (or lack of), the upcoming British Grand Prix and graduate into a full on row over who the best British sportsman is (clue: Si thinks it's Lewis Hamilton. Then the argument started).
Episode 8 - Top Gear and The Grand Tour
July 11, 2019 16:45 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBAl and Si compare the new series of Top Gear with The Grand Tour. Which do they like better? Listen and find out! Twitter @fullbeamcars Facebook @fullbeamcars Email [email protected] Patreon fullbeamcars YouTube Full Beam