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The Intercooler

Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel

300 episodes

The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel.

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  1. The nerdiest engine chat ever? With Alpine A110 chief engineer David Twohig #337

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E337

    WTF is an engine? How does it work? And how can we make them better? Those are the simple questions Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel attempt to put to Ti contributor and stellar car engineer David Twohig. Do let us know…

  2. Autocar x Ti | Live: Matt Prior and Steve Cropley

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E336

    Live from the Bicester Scramble, Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel speak to Matt Prior and Steve Cropley from Autocar (and the My Week in Cars podcast) about the changing nature of automotive journalism. We round off…

  3. The Elise, Evoque, Corvette and... Popemobile | Live: car designer Julian Thomson #335

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E335

    Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger are joined by legendary car designer Julian Thomson, to talk through his life in cars – both those he's owned, and designed.…

  4. Live: Auctions with passion – Alex Porter on BaT UK #334

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E334

    Live from the Bicester Scramble, Gez Medinger and Andrew Frankel interview Alex Porter, Operations Director of Bring a Trailer - to talk about his favourite car at the show, why he's bought a 1962 Lotus Elite and what…

  5. The return of tactile interaction #333

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E333

    Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger are joined by Ti contributor Ollie Marriage, to discuss trips to Maranello to experience top secret Ferrari products, the return of the manual gearbox and why we are now at 'low button'.…

  6. Alternative forms of combustion #332

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E332

    Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger reflect on the six years of the podcast to date, introduce a gentle evolution of the format, and take on the many alternative forms of combustion – a subject so huge it may take two…

  7. From one cylinder through to 18, the best engines we've ever experienced #331

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E331

    Dan Prosser, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss the very best engines they've experienced of every configuration possible, from one-cylinder thumpers to the immense W16s inside the latest Bugatti.…

  8. Our favourite restomods from £20k to £2m (and we have news...)

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E330

    The marketplace for restomods seems to be exploding, with press coverage of ever newer cars receiving the treatment every week. What makes a restomod, and if we were given half a million to spend, which would we…

  9. Why the new Grand Tour will be a hit (and how should the BBC bring back Top Gear?) #329

    · 57 min · S1 E329

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Gez Medinger to discuss last week's podcast interview with the new hosts of the Grand Tour, James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois. We've not seen an episode…

  10. The new Grand Tour hosts on replacing Clarkson, Hammond & May #328

    · 48 min · S1 E328

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser invite the hosts of the new Grand Tour series onto the Ti podcast for an exclusive interview. Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland describe how they landed the job, what…

  11. Podcast alert! A world exclusive comes tonight

    · 1:12 · S1 E328

    The Intercooler is proud to bring you an exclusive interview with the new hosts of the Grand Tour – James Engelsman, Francis Bourgeois and Thomas Holland – the only problem is that the embargo is at a minute past…

  12. Insane prices and sensational launches at Monterey Car Week #327

    · 58 min · S1 E327

    Dan Prosser, Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger discuss the incredible new cars launched at Monterey Car Week, including the new manual transmission McLaren, the Gordon Murray S1 and the Aston Martin Valen, as well as the…

  13. I'll take the old BMW M5 and the Carrera GT, please #326

    · 53 min · S1 E326

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to decide which of the cars that attended Ti's inaugural Concours d'Appréciation would find a place in their own personal garage, whether it be a…

  14. Unexpected hits, accidental immortals and enormous flops #325

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E325

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to discuss the motoring world's biggest unexpected hits. How did they define market segments, and which have survived for decades – almost…

  15. A very special kind of concours #324

    · 51 min · S1 E324

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger, to discuss the inaugural Ti Concours d'Appréciation, the Budapest GP and the state of F1 in general, Dan's long term Audi S5, Andrew's Porsche…

  16. Widowmakers #323

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E323

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to take on the spiky subject of cars that bite when you least expect it. Unsurprisingly, there might be a 911 or two mentioned. Use coupon code…

  17. Have we really changed our minds about the Ferrari Luce? #322

    · 54 min · S1 E322

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the year's most controversial new car, the Ferrari Luce EV. Having now seen it in person at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Andrew's opinion of it has softened. They also…

  18. The new 'manual' Ferrari, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E321

    Dan Prosser and Gez Medinger discuss the British Grand Prix, the Porsche 911 S/C media launch and the new manual Ferrari 12Cylindri, whilst Andrew Frankel jets in to discuss a return to racing, and the new Bentley…

  19. How Goodwood became home to the UK's biggest car show #320

    · 52 min · S1 E320

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel investigate how the Goodwood Festival of Speed became the UK's biggest and most important car show. From humble beginnings in 1993 when just 2000 people were expected to attend, the event…

  20. Great cars undone by one fatal flaw #319

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E319

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to discuss cars that were foiled in their quest for success by one critical flaw. The discussion to start with Gez's DeLorean, which might just…

  21. Lewis Hamilton is back to his best #318

    · 47 min · S1 E318

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Lewis Hamilton's remarkable return to the top step of the Formula 1 podium – his first Grand Prix win for Ferrari. Is he now back to his best, and can he even fight for this…

  22. When outsiders try, and fail, to build a car #317

    · 48 min · S1 E317

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser discuss the challenges of massive brands who try to enter the world of car manufacturing. How many succeed? Dyson, Apple, and Google all invested hundreds of millions only to find it was…

  23. We need to talk about Ferrari #316

    · 49 min · S1 E316

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser give their unvarnished take on the new Ferrari Luce, and Andrew talks about the new Renault Twingo, Aston Martin Vantage S and Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that he's taken the wheel of…

  24. Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss David Richards #315

    · 50 min · S1 E315

    Live from the Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview motorsport legend David Richards about his long and varied career. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to…

  25. Live: F1, IndyCar and Le Mans ace Mark Blundell #314

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E314

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview Mark Blundell, live at the Bicester Scramble. They discuss his humble roots, his rise to F1, move to IndyCar, the Le Mans win in 1992 and his best qualifying lap ever. Not to…

  26. Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313

    · 50 min · S1 E313

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel go through the listings to see whether a £6k MGB is better buy than a £35k Land Rover Series II, or a £120k DeTomaso Pantera. Which would they both take home, given a lottery win? Use…

  27. The best (and worst) road trips ever #312

    · 49 min · S1 E312

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Gez Medinger to discuss what a road trip should be, what their best experiences have been, and what’s happened when things have gone terribly wrong. Use coupon code pod20…

  28. The new car market is a total bloodbath #311

    · 46 min · S1 E311

    The new car market is a total bloodbath #episode 311 Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the state of the new car market, as brands write off billions of dollars in EV development programs. How are the Chinese…

  29. The complete history of The Intercooler #310

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E310

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel, on The Intercooler's fifth anniversary, explain how it came to be and what the future holds for it. They discuss The Intercooler's origins as a simple Instagram account, how it evolved…

  30. The most amazing people we've ever met #309

    · 54 min · S1 E309

    Who are the most interesting people Dan and Andrew have met in the worlds of motor racing, journalism or the world of cars at large? Bet you never knew this about Stirling Moss... Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to…

  31. Why the new Jaguar deserves to succeed #308

    · 53 min · S1 E308

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest prototype drive of Jaguar’s £150k, 1000PS, luxury EV. Does it have what it takes to succeed? And what changes does F1 need to make to improve qualifying, racing and…

  32. The Daily Podcast is moving!

    · 1:08

    We're moving The Intercooler Daily Podcast – everything you need to know is in this final episode. Click the link below to become a Ti subscriber and continue listening to all the same content in all the same places –…

  33. Why the Aston Martin Valhalla is an all-time great #307

    · 56 min · S1 E307

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the stunning new Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar, the £1m, 1000bhp+ machine with which the British marque is taking on Ferrari and McLaren. But what is the Valhalla's one big…

  34. How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner #306

    · 48 min · S1 E306

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner, founders of Bring a Trailer and Sports Purpose respectively. How did BaT revolutionise the classic and enthusiast car market in the US,…

  35. How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305

    · 56 min · S1 E305

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Mike Fernie, automotive YouTuber and engine fanatic. Mike explains how the car YouTube scene has evolved and what it takes to blow up on that platform these…

  36. Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304

    · 43 min · S1 E304

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, the first round of the new Formula 1 season. Do the new hybrid powertrains make the racing more exciting, or detract from the skill of the…

  37. Bonus episode! Will F1's bold new era fly or fall flat?

    · 40 min

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2026 Formula 1 season, which gets underway this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss the controversial new power unit regulations and the apparent shortcomings…

  38. Live: F1 and Group C racing legend John Watson #303

    · 46 min

    Live from Bicester Scramble, Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel interview Britain’s #1 F1 driver of the early 80s, John Watson. Which was his best win in F1, how did he survive his biggest racing accident, and how did a…

  39. What happened to the Q-car? #302

    · 44 min · S1 E302

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the disappearance of the expression ‘Q-car’ from the motoring lexicon. Where did the term come from, what are the greatest Q-cars of all time, and do the public still want them?…

  40. Petrol engines are back: Porsche U-turn on Boxster and Cayman #301

    · 51 min · S1 E301

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Porsche’s about turn on combustion engines in the upcoming Boxster and Cayman, the departure of Andrew’s Range Rover and the shocking EV range of Dan’s new Alpine A290. Does…

  41. How did Tom Kristensen win Le Mans nine times? #300

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E300

    Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary sports car racing driver Tom Kristensen. How did he get started, why did he go to Japan, and what happened in his biggest ever racing accident? Of course, there’s also…

  42. Live: Designer Ian Callum on TWR and Jaguar - then and now #299

    · 42 min · S1 E299

    Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary designer Ian Callum on his career, his relationship with Tom Walkinshaw, Aston Martin and Jaguar. What does he think of Jaguar's current…

  43. All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298

    · 43 min · S1 E298

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars they're longing to drive. From multi-million pound exotics like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 250 GTO to affordable enthusiast cars such as the Peugeot 106 Rallye, these are…

  44. Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297

    · 48 min

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark 100 years of the British Grand Prix. They explain the history of the race from its earliest iteration at Brooklands, through the Formula 1 era and to the present day, recalling the…

  45. Has our Range Rover finally broken down? #296

    · 47 min · S1 E296

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long-term test cars they're living with right now, including one new arrival and a faulty Range Rover. They also talk about the 50th anniversary of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, BMW…

  46. What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295

    · 45 min · S1 E295

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to make sense of everything that's going on at Ford. From a model line up made up almost entirely of crossovers and SUVs to tumbling sales figures and unprecedented levels of…

  47. We've been in the new Jaguar electric car #294

    · 58 min

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look ahead to the most interesting new cars that are due to arrive in 2026. From thrilling petrol-powered hypercars like the McLaren W1 and Aston Martin Valhalla to affordable EV city…

  48. What's going on with the petrol car ban? #293

    · 45 min · S1 E293

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars and motorsport. This includes a delay to the EU's petrol and diesel car ban, JLR confirming it has not terminated Chief Creative Officer…

  49. Was Ayrton Senna the greatest? #292

    · 51 min

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and career of triple Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian is regarded by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time. He was ferociously quick, fearless…

  50. Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291

    · 46 min

    Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss a new report that indicates renewed interest in traditional sports cars and combustion engines amongst car enthusiasts. The same report shows that demand for EVs and SUVs has…

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