Spike's Car Radio (Spike Feresten)

First up, Spike and Z recount the epic saga of their stolen Porsche '87 911 and it's lucky recovery. Then, Spike and Matt Farah chat with Robert Bollinger of Bollinger Motors about the upcoming launch of their all electric, all wheel drive, all aluminum body trucks.

Matt Farah joins Spike as co-host to talk about his new watch pod and Safari 911. Then Rooster McConaughey and Butch Gilliam join them to drink beer, talk about their new Shark Tank in cowboy hats A&E show and how they became self-made millionaires. Rooster also discusses sharing the spotlight with his famous brother Matthew McConaughey, and the legendary van Matt drove with a hole in the floor so he could urinate while driving around Hollywood.

Heather Storm joins the podcast once again to talk about the new season of Garage Squad, PLUS she takes listener questions!
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This week on SCR. Spike and Z discuss the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, revisit the John Cena V Ford lawsuit and welcome Huffington Post founding editor and author Roy Sekoff to talk about his new book "Lacks Self Control: True Stories I Waited Until My Parents Died to Tell" and how the Huffington Post got started with help from Andrew Breitbart!

Spike stops by The Smoking Tire to record with Matt Farah about his upcoming collector car storage, pain from spending life in the driving position, and how Spike forgot his tickets to Luftgekult.

Professional freestyle motocross rider and racing driver, Brian Deegan calls in to promote his new podcast The Deegans. Brian explains how his hobby turned into a career and has now rubbed off on his kids! He also discusses accidentally flipping a water truck on his backyard motocross track.

Comedian Tom Segura joins Spike in studio to talk about his new Netflix special "Disgraceful", his infamous Lamborghini story, the hilarity of foreign accent syndrome, performing at The Comedy Store to work out his comedy, and they answer listener questions. Plus, Zuckerman's new BMW.

Spike sits down with Peter Nam of Gunther Werks to break down the philosophy behind their track-ready, street-legal Porsche 993 builds. They get into the details of the Gunther Werks Turbo and discuss the evolution of Porsche modifications. Plus, Zuckerman reacts to Tesla suing drivers, Jeep’s in-car popup ads, and some wild ‘Dear Zuckerman’ listener letters.
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Peter shares how Knight Rider sparked his love of cars, why Gunther Werks pushes air-cooled 911s to the extreme, and the surprising backstory behind the company name. After, Spike and Zuckerman unpack the Porsche 911’s bizarre #1 sales ranking in Andorra, the latest Tesla controversy, and the absurdity of Jeep’s touchscreen ads. Finally, in ‘Dear Zuckerman,’ chaos ensues over incarcerated fiancés, dementia-fueled family drama, and more hilarious written-in dilemmas.

Matt Farrah from The Smoking Tire visits to discuss the Morgan Plus 4 and answer listener's car questions.

Pipe-wielding road-rager Nathaniel Radimak is released early from prison and possibly beating heads in Canada? Spike reopens the doors to the Malibu Countrymart Get Some Coffee in Your Cool Cars weekends. Jonny reviews the new Lincoln Nautilus and Zuckermand debuts his hot yellow BMW Batmobile. Fine cigars were smoked.

It's Spike and Z this week as they discuss their new Oslo Blue GT4RS, The 24 Mercedes AMG EQE, Zuckerman reviews the Bavarian Econ tennis ball yellow BMW 2002, and a stolen John Lennon watch. Plus, listener questions!

In anticipation of their new film, Ford V Ferrari, stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale and director James Mangold sit down with Spike to discuss the process of bringing this project to life. Plus, they share some fun stories from their own experiences with racing.

Spike talks with comedian and filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait about always being drawn to comedy, his lengthy career, the new anthology series Misfits and Monsters, and an upcoming project with Judd Apatow.

Spike and Z recap their Memorial Day weekends, review the McLaren 750S, discuss the Scotty Sheffler arrest , answering listener questions, and more!

Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Spike to talk about his new Netflix special "Immigrant", the axis of evil comedy tour, the surprising fact that a lot of Iranians like Trump, and the challenges of half hour comedy. Plus, Spike and Zuckerman talk about Porsche becoming a mass producer of specialty cars.

Spike recounts his week in the controversial Tesla Cybertruck and shares new information about the Beverly Hills Hotel crash. Then Spike's brother & SNL's cue card maestro Wally Feresten visits and sits in for a fever-addled Jonny Lieberman.  Plus, driving impressions of the New Legend 4X4 Scout, Zuckerman finds a new hero in Myron Bloom, and preorders are open for the new and blue SCR Sheffield Allsport 1A.

This week on SCR, what we would do with Willow Spring Raceway; Rick Ross car show complaints, the Pride Cybertruck spec and there's a new Rivian in town.

John Hennessey stops by SCR to update us on all of the exciting products at Hennessey Performance, including the Velociraptor V8, the Venom F5 and the potential for adding an electric car to the Hennessey Performance product line.

Alois Ruf, of Ruf Automobile, stops by with a Yellow Bird CTR to show it off to Spike and Zuckerman, about his Porsche modification work, and the story of Ruf automobile.

Spike and actor John Ross Bowie head into the Podcast One studios to discuss the correct pronunciation of his last name, the success of his new show Speechless, getting his drivers license late in life, the luxury of driving a Prius, getting the car from Repo Man, and what car is right for him.

Matt Farah joins Spike and Zuckerman for SCR's annual Festivus celebration and airing of grievances, Farah's hot take on the Tesla Cybertruck, a manatee statue assault, and YOUR grievances shared!

If you weren't able to make Luft 10, Spike, Zuckerman, and Matt Farah have got you covered. Recorded live with breakfast burritos, a 917K, and a chatty, sweaty Porsche crowd at piping hot Universal Studios. 

Sam Fane host of the popular automotive YouTube channel, Seen Through Glass, returns to the show to talk about his visit to the mega Porsche AIR/WATER event, behind the scenes on his latest car videos, putting rear seats in his new GT3, and to answer your questions. And because Zuckerman is here this week there's uncomfortable pooping stories. So... that.

Wendell Pierce known for Suits and The Wire stops by to discuss the upcoming season 2 premiere of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan on Amazon. Before diving into the anticipated release, Wendell talks about his beginnings in public radio and his beloved 1995 Porsche.

It's Kevin Nealon! Known for his deep baritone voice and towering height, Kevin ducks down and speaks up about his time on SNL, fond memories of Johnny Carson, his YouTube series "Hiking with Kevin Nealon" and the Feb 4 return of his CBS sitcom Man With A Plan.

Actor Ed Begley Jr. joins Spike to talk about clean car technology, his new show "Bless This Mess", his long and storied career, and…riding his bike to the Oscars?

Comedian Bert Kreischer joins Spike to talk about the joy of podcasting endlessly, his new Netflix special "Secret Time", finding insane ways to challenge himself, and his time working with the Russian Mob.

John Willhoit, of Willhoit auto restoration, joins Spike on the Porch in Malibu to answer a lot of listener questions, traverse his history in cars, and restoring Zuckerman's Speedster after his accident.

Writer and comedian Barry Marder joins Spike and Z to talk about the long running "Letters From a Nut", the new play starring Patrick Warburton, and working with Spike on Bee Movie.

Spike guests on Jay Leno's garage to talk about the Plan Z GT4 RS; Sheffield watches makes special edition SCR watch series; Why EV sales are struggling;  Zuckerman's creates a new "Liars Tax," and listener questions answered.

Actor and comedian Joel McHale joins Spike to talk about his Netflix show "The Joel McHale Show", comedy in politics, and his taproot car. Plus, they answer listener questions!

19-year-old race car driver Aurora Straus joins Spike to talk about starting at 13, her family's support and working alongside her dad, the importance of continuing her education, and overcoming fear by treating the car like an instrument. Plus, Spike and Z go over some Porsches up for auction.

Actor Max Greenfield joins Spike and Zuckerman for this Christmas Special to chat about his love of cars (Toyota Forerunners) and making comedy history. From the legacy of New Girl to behind-the-scenes hilarity with Jerry Seinfeld, Max dives into his journey through Hollywood and car culture.

Actor and friend of the show Max Greenfield joins Spike to talk about his hit CBS series The Neighborhood, starring in the upcoming Seinfeld-helmed Netflix comedy Unfrosted (May 3rd), booking New Girl just as he was quitting showbiz for good, hanging out with Zuckerman 20 years ago, his passion for Toyota 4 Runners, and more.

IndyCar driver Graham Rahal sits down with Spike to talk driving, working with his dad, his family's history with cars, color palettes, and stories from the racetrack.

David Gooding of Gooding and Company auctions joins Spike to talk about the current vintage market, how he got into the business, and the upcoming Amelia Island auction.

Car enthusiast and Car Cast co-host Matt D'Andrea joins Spike to talk about his show with Adam Carolla, the documentaries and car related empire they're building, and they take listener questions.

Spike and Z examine the intersection of cars and covid-19. Then Tony Hawk calls in to chat about his at-home skate park, how his kids would rather have him shoot footage than skate with them, Birdhouse Skateboards Spring 2020 boards, and a very special classic car he's having converted to electric.

Comedian Dennis Miller joins and Spike talks about getting his start writing jokes for him on Weekend Update, how Dennis got his comedy career started, his new comedy special "Fake News, Real Jokes", and a funny dinner with Lorne Michaels.

Spike visits The Smoking Tire studio to catch up with friend, Matt Farah. Press cars. Drone rides. Watches, sneakers and your questions answered.

Spike, Matt Farah and Zuckerman help listeners with their car buying questions.

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz (and his dog Jerry Bruckheimer III) joins Spike to talk about his origin story, his comedy career (and refusal to go into medicine), and his new "Little Diablo" doll that will drive the people you hate crazy!

Spike, Matt Farah and Z wrap up 2019 and set the stage for 2020 in this special hour plus chit chat all about cars.

Spike talks about the beauty of the Aston Martin Superlegerra before welcoming Kim Coates and William Fichtner to the show to talk about their new film Cold Brook, releasing November 8th in theatres, VOD and digital.

Recorded over cigars in Jerry's hangar, the guys drive a VW Beetle, drink a lot of Pamplemousse LaCroix, discuss the fabled "Porsche Book", and the importance of driving your cars and not just preserving them.

Hollywood royalty, Beau Bridges, visits to discuss the Netflix hit Messiah, his upcoming film Elsewhere, and the new season of Showtime's Homeland. Plus, Beau shares about his very first custom car experience - making over his mother's 1955 Buick Special into his dream car while she was on vacation!

Randy and Jason Sklar, the Sklar Brothers, join Spike to talk about their podcasts, "Dumb People Town" and "View from the Cheap Seats" and their VERY long careers in comedy.

Mr. Cars and Comedy himself Jay Leno joins Spike to talk about his getting the Tonight Show gig, the nonexistent feud between he and David Letterman, what he looks for when buying a car, his newest car, just enjoying the drive, how to ride a motorcycle safely, and the new season of his CNBC show Jay Leno's Garage.

Actor Jason Bateman joins Spike and Zuckerman in the Beverly Hills studio to talk about his history racing in the Long Beach Grand Prix, what kind of cars hes looking to drive today, the time he passed out at a day spa, his new Netflix show Ozark, the work it takes to direct ten episodes, and the upcoming fifth season of Arrested Development.

Paul Boutros with PHILLIPS watches brings some rare and quite expensive pieces to share with Spike. Plus, Spike takes YOUR calls!

The "internet's coolest car guy", Randy Nonnenberg joins Spike to talk about the latest developments with the internet's coolest car auction site Bring a Trailer.

Spike hosts the Outlaw Porsche Panel at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles where he's joined by a slew of great panelists to talk Porsches including Bruce Canepa, Bruce Myer, Dave Bouzaglou, Freeman Thomas, Patrick Long, and Rod Emory.

Builder, collector, and man with a beard Magnus Walker and Bloomberg writer Hannah Elliott are in studio talking Porsches, automotive writing, and gearing up for Monterey Car week.

It's the Holidays! Spike's guest canceled at the last minute so we celebrate by talking with Matt Farah. And Spike and Zuckerman give you the gift of answering your calls and questions!

Spike talks with WhatsApp creator Jan Koum about his Porsche collection headed to the Gooding Auction. Plus, what's it like to be a billionaire?

Spike and Zuckerman are back on the porch in Malibu starting the new year addressing the drivers they love to hate. Plus, Zuckerman mixes it up with a group of loud tourists, and both Matt Farah and Bill make an appearance to air their driver gripes.

Actor Jerry O'Connell joins Spike to talk about his bargain Jaguar acting up and getting an impossible oil change, his love for a 30-year-old Chrysler Sebring, and his new show "Carter" on WGN.

Spike heads to the Carolla digital studios to chat with media Queen Adam Carolla about all things cars, racing, his collection, and his podcast empire.

Spike and Seinfeld are coming to you LIVE form the Pebble Beach Concours to talk Porsches, cars vs boats, the new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and take questions!

Race car driver Tommy Kendall joins Spike and Zuckerman to talk about the legendary Chicken Car, the exploded carcass of a famed movie trans-am, modifications, and they take listener questions!

Jonny brings his driving impressions of the Gunther Werks Turbo Mule, Stelantis pulls out of the Super Bowl, a Michelin Star restaurant hazing goes awry, and more. Then Spike talks to Jackie Rosenstein and Bobbie Long, CAKE motorcycle enthusiasts and close friends who have teamed up to become the first women to cross North America on electric motorcycles.

Patrick Long returns to SCR to talk with Spike and Z about this year's Luftgekühlt, what kind of event they're expecting, and some of the cars people will be able to see!

Porsche driver Patrick Long joins Spike and Zuckerman in the Beverly Hills studio to talk about vintage cars becoming appealing to young drivers, the new generation of Porsche enthusiasts, the Luftgekuhlt events, how he got the opportunity to drive for Porsche, and how to take weight out of the car.

A downloadable Cars and Coffee hosted by writer, comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and recorded live from the porch of the famous Malibu Kitchen. A humorous round table discussion featuring celebrity guests, the latest car news, new model test-drives, and advice for new and classic car buyers. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.

Bruce Meyer, founder of the Petersen Automotive museum and legendary car collector joins us to chat about buying Steve McQueen's Speedster, his father's day Concours on Rodeo car show, and his incredible collection. Plus, hear from the Bird Graveyard Instagram creators about why Birds belong in the dumpster!

Sam Fane from the popular automotive YouTube channel Seen Through Glass visits Spike's home to discuss his latest car purchase and cross country drive. Then the guys review the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the new blockbuster Corvette ZR1, the return of the STI to the Subaru line up and which state is #1 for road rage! Plus the new Udio hit song, Hitler's Penis to honor Zuckerman's trip to Berlin.

Jerry Seinfeld returns to the porch in Malibu with Spike to talk about Zuckerman blaming him for not owning a 918, re-selling him on the car, and the car he has he'd most like to sell.

Jay Leno joins Spike Feresten and Jonny Lieberman for cars, CONSPIRACIES, and comedy. Jay sets the record straight on wild theories about his recent accident and shares how he performed stand-up the same night. The crew dives into the restoration of Jay’s 1952 Talbot-Lago, Jaguar’s bold rebrand, Stellantis’ challenges in the auto industry, and why the Chevrolet Corvair is America’s most misunderstood classic. Plus, hilarious road stories, strong hotel opinions, and insights into the intersection of cars and comedy.

Comedian Tom Segura calls in to discuss his new Netflix comedy special Ball Hog and discuss his investigation into... giant penis man. Then Jonny Lieberman tells all about the new Porsche 992 Turbo.

Model and actress Charlotte McKinney joins Spike and Matt Farah on the porch to talk about off roading in a model-T, making stunning wardrobe from K-Mart, how to sell her car, hanging out with Leo DiCaprio, and what's next for her acting career.

There's lots in this cigar smoke crew show: Porsche is close to confirming a new halo car, there's a Delta Airlines 911 GT3RS, Rolex will send you to school for free, we drive the new Porsche Cayenne S, Santa Cruz Bikes drops off some motorized lightweight jumpers, Babolat invites Spike to Indian Wells for tennis and a kilt-clad man who puts antiques up his...well...just listen.

The original Porch Boys Jerry, Spike and Z recap their Pebble Beach Concours trip, the Zagato 356 break down and the Type 64 auction blunder. Then, Jim Jeffries sits down to discuss his hit Comedy Central talk show, celebrity fans, and his disdain for New Zealand comedy audiences.

Fellow podcast host and entertainment journalist Ben Lyons talks to Spike about growing up around the corner from the original soup Nazi's restaurant, his new show, and defining the intersection of sports, entertainment, and culture. Plus, Spike breaks some BIG Porsche news!

Porsche pilots Pat Long and Joerg Bergmeister join us to talk about racing for the legendary car marque, the Costa Mesa CA Air/Water event, their thoughts on various models and the Gunther Werks test mule crash.

The Governor approves speed cameras in LA and the gang is not happy. Spike is shaking things up and driving 2022 Subaru WRX, Blue Chew responds to their return on the show, Zuckerman buys a Riviera Blue 993 C4, and then gets his appendix removed!

Spike talks to "Bar Rescue" host and fellow podcaster Jon Taffer about some of the craziest bar horror stories. Plus, Spike and Zuckerman talk about some mislabeled 80's Porsche gloves.

Spike, Seinfeld, and Zuckerman all sit down at the porch to address the infamous Porsche "book". Plus, why does Jerry force Zuckerman to drive his car?

Spike, Z, and Farah are hanging out on the porch at Bill's in Malibu to talk about some of their most embarrassing car stories. Plus, they share listener embarrassments too!

Spike and the guys weigh in on the dastardly criminal known as the Timepiece Gentleman, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, RM's $51M GTO auction, review the Kia EV6 GT, an Audi RS 7 gets stolen by a hotel valet, and a billionaire that uses his son's blood to fortify his penis.

Producer Todd Garner and Spike discuss the accidental trajectory of his career, making films to entertain people, and what the future of the movie going experience looks like.

Matt Farah is back to talk about the new MC20 Cielo, the top performing EVs and the charging problems that come with them, and his gig at Road & Track. As always, many listener questions answered.

Jonny returns from his Hot Wheels Legends Tour with the new electric G-Wagon, Spike has a freshly created Corsetti Land Cruiser, Why Wall Street now prefers inexpensive novelty watches, a speeding German Cookie Monster causes cop chaos. Plus, an R-rated Dear Zuckerman!

Spike, Zuckerman and Matt Farah get together to discuss the cars they drove this past weekend. The new Porsche GT4; An Audi Group B Rally Car and the new Polestar-1.

Actor and comedian Bobby Moynihan talks to Spike about his time on SNL, Lorne Michaels inspiring a Seinfeld episode, finding UCB as his true calling, the ups and downs of working in TV, and the David Pumpkins sketch. Plus, Matt Farah joins in!

Join Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny Lieberman on new car legislations, newly available car imports, and a NASCAR inspired Waymo Driver. Not to mention, get the lowdown on Johnny's epic GR Corolla mods and more!

The Smoking Tires Matt Farah joins Spike AND Zuckerman to talk about his new season of Drive on NBC Sports. Whats it like to make the entire show with only 9 people? Plus, he just bought a new Porsche and Safari cars are totally in right now. And they all take listener questions!

Jay Leno calls in to discuss the new season of Jay Leno's Garage which premieres Wed May 20th at 10pm. Guess where he drove Elon's Cybertruck?

Engineer, race car driver, and car builder Bisi Ezerioha of Bisimoto joins Spike to talk about his surprising chemical engineering background, what drew him to drag racing, and the fun and challenge of building the fastest cars.

This week, a big scoop on the big prices paid at RM's White Collection sale, Spike is harassed for his looks in the YouTube comment section, Sheffield Watches has a new model with impressive specs, why Car of the Year is broken, and finally a prosecution for slow driving in the left lane. Plus, listener questions!

From behind the Brentwood fireline, Spike calls in to talk about his experience with the recent Los Angeles wildfires and how he handled evacuation plans. Then, Paul Teutul Sr. joins the show to share details on filming American Chopper and what type of motorcycle various celebrity clients have asked him for.

Actor and comedian David Cross sits down with Spike to talk about his new standup special, "Oh, Come On!" Also, his time on Mr. Show and Arrested Development, plus listener questions!

Spike and Jonny give their takes on the Tyson / Paul fight then discuss the new Maserati MC20 Cielo; Zuckerman's 2011 BMW 1M, bear-suit wearing insurance fraudsters; Tesla's sky high fatality rates and more.

Emory motorsports and vintage Porsche Outlaw builder Rod Emory joins Spike and Zuckerman to talk about ice racing cars, how he and his family got started in the car business, learning to put together engines at 10, beginning to work with Porsches, creating a car for Le Mans, and the legend of…"The Book".

Comedian Zane Lamprey joins Spike to talk about his new show "Four Sheets" on Drink TV and how he successfully couples traveling and drinking!

This episode has it all. Reviews of the Lotus Emira and Velocity Restorations K5 Blazer; Jonny's Rennsport Reunion report; Zuckerman's commentary on a horrendous wedgie injury on a Disney World water slide and the historic return of Blue Chew to the show.

In this week's episode, Spike gets Zuckerman to answer listener's automotive legal questions before Paul Boutros from Phillips Watch Auctions stops by with the Marlon Brando and Jack Nicklaus Rolex timepieces going up for auction in NYC on December 10th.

SCR closes out 2023 with a review of the 2024 Subaru BRZ TS, the top 10 gangster films of all time, Florida goes after slow left lane drivers, and a new Dear Zuckerman!

Spike and Z review the new Mercedes G63, then Justin Long calls in to talk about his brush with Covid-19 and Season 1 of the Disney Plus hit show Shop Class.

Spike recaps Barret-Jackson in Arizona. Then Cash Cab's Ben Bailey visits to talk about the new season of Cash Cab on Bravo TV.