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Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastKia PotatoYeah, it's late, but shhhh.
We kick off the news this week with Joseph talking about the apparently 'new' Jeep Grand Cherokee, which looks a helluva lot like the old Grand Cherokee.
Mitch then talks about FCA and PSA making it Facebook Official and forming a new group 'Stellantis'.
Matt then talks about how 66% of Ford Australia's sales is the Ranger, which is causing some concern within the ranks of Ford Australia as the next Ranger is a shared platform with the Volkswagen Amarok, from which we talk about the Ford Bronco not...
2021-01-251h 04Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastDon't Let Your Dreams Be MemesWe are back! Happy 2021! We're sorry this episode is later than we had hoped, Corona decided to do an Empire and it striked back and buggered our plans to get back into your ear-holes last week. Anyways, we're back now.
We had to re-record this week as GarageBand decided to F us and corrupt our first attempt at this episode, but we persevered.
Matt then kicks off the news with a Finnish tyre company wanting to sell 'Lifelong tyres', and the new Ford Ranger has been spied in camo and it looks "very F150-y"...
2021-01-1759 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThunder from Down UnderWe did it, we managed to record an episode during the chaos of Christmas week!
This week, we talk a little bit of news and Mitch has a small surprise.
Mitch kicks off the news with the limited-run McLaren Sabre being launched.
Matt then talks about the Apple car coming in 2024.
Joseph then talks about Hyundai Australia officially killing off the Veloster in Australia due to lacking sales.
Matt then talks about Ferrari's losing their rear windscreens and Toyota making a swan-song final edition for the LandCruiser 200 Series.
2020-12-2744 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastMucho BoatoWe start off with Mitch talking about his plans for the Hilux, before we have a technical glitch (thanks Apple).
Mitch then talks about news from the Toyota camp regarding the engines for the new 300 Series LandCruiser due early-ish next year, and updates for the Prado.
We then talk about diesel engines and diesel pre/post filters.
Joseph then talks news about the update to the Hoondai i30N.
Then we take listener questions, and clarify our use of the word 'mate' and '/kʌnt/', and go on a f...
2020-12-2048 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSuch A MaverickWe are back for episode 178! We were a bit loopy this episode, so prepare your ear holes for chaos.
Mitch then kicks off the news this week with Honda potentially reviving the S2000 for 2024, based heavily on the FK8 Civic Type R, but rear-wheel drive, Mitch and Matt then argue over whether Mitch should get a 200 Series.
Mitch then rants about a particular chinese-made trailer company that features often on a particular Australian four-wheeling YouTube channel, before Mitch talks about Volvo going entirely electric in the near future; dropping all internal combustion engines from their...
2020-12-1357 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHere Comes The WankWe're back for episode 177! This week we start off with a bit of bollocks, as per usual, before Joseph kicks start the News.
The first bit of news this week is the wonderful announcement from Audi that they're dropping their Formula E campaign, and will be returning to Le Mans endurance and Dakkar.
Mitch then talks about Porsche teasing the new (992) 911 GT3 RS! It will be a 4.0L naturally-aspirated flat 6, with an optional manual transmission, among other improvements over the out-going 991 generation GT3. We then talk about a Porsche GT2 RS smashing the production car...
2020-12-0651 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBetter Doesn't Always Mean BetterYeah, my bad, sorry this week's episode is late.
This week, we kick off with Mitch getting mad at Matt for a take from last week, before breaking into a bit of news.
The news this weeks kicks off with news that Toyota will be turning their 'Crown' sedan into a Crown front-wheel drive SUV, then Mitch rants about the oversupply of small SUV's in the market, and shitty drivers in general.
We then talk about the new 'GWM' (Great Wall Motors) 'Canon' dual-cab ute, and then we talk about Mighty Car Mods...
2020-11-3050 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastMitch Spec NewsHey, would you look at that? This week we're up ontime!
We kick off the news with the marketing release of the 2022 Subaru BRZ, larger engine, marginally larger body, no official word on pricing or availability.
We then talk about Lotus coming out with a bloody SUV... Colin Chapman must be rolling in his grave, and Joseph talks about a new Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler that will only be sold in America, and the GR Yaris is sold out until end of next year; not including the 'Rallye' variant.
Then Mitch gets it wrong...
2020-11-2244 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Iron ChefWhen I said last week that we'd return to our regularly scheduled programming, I should have considered the fact that Matt would drop the ball and not send me the episode file to edit... So, blame him this week.
After some usual bollocks, Joseph kicks off the news with Toyota talking trash about Tesla and Elon Musk, and World Time Attack Challenge 2021 might be held at night as Sydney Motorsports Park is fully illuminated.
Joseph then talks about the new MG's new electric ZS SUV.
We then talk some nonsense about getting old...
2020-11-1659 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBecause of the WuhanYeah, sorry it's late. Moving house is a complete kick to the balls.
This week starts off with 10 plus minutes of nonsense, before we FINALLY get into gear and talk about some news, starting with the new Nissan Navara... Well, the facelift Navara.
We then talk about the Australian economy, and Mitch filing a PayPal dispute over the Lokka he ordered, and Alibaba brands.
We then ask you, our wonderful audience, for your best automotive 'hot takes'; tell us on out Faceballs!
We then play the Positive / Negative game.
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2020-11-1355 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThat's What She SaidWe are back for episode 172! This week we're a bit off the rails, and start off with talking some absolute nonsense that's not relevant to anyone outside of our city.
Joseph kicks off the news with the conspiracy surrounding the SSC Tuatara claimed world record, with compelling claims from large YouTubers that SSC had faked the video, and then we talk about a Russian YouTuber setting his $160,000 AMG on fire, and Toyota providing a 10 year warranty on the DPF burn off 'fixes'.
Matt then asks us what out favourite Holden of all time is, before...
2020-11-0257 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastScotty From The BlockWe are back with episode 171! This week we kick off with talking absolute rubbish about being dusty, before breaking into a bit of news.
We kick off the news with Team Penske confirming they will not be returning to the Supercars for the 2021 season, and Scott Mclaughlin going off to race in Indycar, from which we talk about the cluster that is the 'Supercars' series.
We briefly then talk about the new electric Hummer, before we talk about the SSC Tuatura breaking the land speed record.
Joseph then talks about the Hyundai i20...
2020-10-2557 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastWe Are For SaleWe are back for episode 170! And not only that, Matt is back! We kick off this week with a quick shout-out to another car podcast; 'Shifting Through The Gears'; who you should all check out.
Mitch then kicks off the news with Mazda confirming that they will be using a 0.3L single-rotor rotary range extender in the new MX-30 SUV thing, then breaks onto news that the Suzuki Jimny accounts for 1 in 4 cars Suzuki sells (in Australia) and there is still a 12 month wait if you want one.
Matt then talks about BMW's Golf GTI...
2020-10-1255 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastOne GiggityThis week it's once again just Joseph, Mitch, and Joel, as Matt is still hiatus-ing.
This week Mitch talks about the #Shitegra, we answer a suspension question, and a bit of news, and we talk about the Yaris GR and argue about the F40 Vs. F50.
Mitch then talks about the Integra, and the new bits and bobs he's done to it, and what still needs to be done, and we take a question from Andrew regarding what brand suspension he should get for his Mazda MPS6.
Then we discuss the false economy...
2020-10-0558 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastGrease Up The NippleThis week, it's just Mitch, Joseph and Joel. We start off with talking absolute nonsense before breaking into a bit of news.
The first bit of news we talk about is about the Governor of California signing a bill to ban the sale of Internal Combustion Engines as of 2035, from which all cars will have to be "emission free". From which, we talk about our love for Internal Combustion Engines and more-or-less our dislike of electric cars.
We then talk about adding to our respective tool collections, specifically Joseph is looking at getting an air...
2020-09-281h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Perfect MulletWe're back for episode 167! This week we actually have some car news to talk about, which is a nice change of pace given the year that 2020's been.
Mitch then starts the news part of the pod with Nissan dropping photos of the 'Z Proto', and that Volkswagen is close to selling Bugatti to Croatian company Rimac in exchange for a bigger share of the company.
Matt then has news about a new special edition to the Ford Ranger, which comes with a 1" lift from factory as 32" tyres.
We then discuss at length...
2020-09-2052 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastDiamond Advantage on DrugsMatt kicks off the news this week with talking about Kia planning a LandCruiser Prado rival, which looks pretty cool, and Joseph stumbles upon Kia's armoured vehicle.
Mitch and Joseph then talk about the new Genesis G70 design being released, and that it looks bloody sick, and we talk about Isuzu DMAX's and Ford Falcons, Holden SV6's, and turbo GT86's.
Matt then talks about the Bronco Raptor being leaked, and Nissan's video on the 'Z Proto' being released, and twin-turbo setups, and Maserati has a new car called the MC20.
Joseph...
2020-09-1457 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCoriander and Orange PeelWe are back for episode 165! This week Mitch kick off the podcast with talking about the beer 'Hoegaarden', which is bloody terrible and awful and bad.
Matt then talks about Subaru killing of the Liberty in the Australian market, which is kinda sad, as we liked the Liberty, and Lamborghini releasing a Lambo-Prime Mover concept.
Then Joseph talks about the Aussie supercar the Brabham BT62 getting an 'R' version, and will be a casual $1.5million.
Then Matt talks about the 'Volta Zero'; a 16 tonne freight truck, which makes a lot of sense for...
2020-09-0654 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastPulp FictionWe are back for episode 164, this week we kick off with talking nonsense, before breaking into some news.
Mitch kicks off the news with a story about the 2021 refresh of the Toyota Prado getting mo' power baby and mo' spendy by about $5k.
Joseph then has a bit of news about some new renders for the Nissan 400Z, and how it's been delayed until 2023 partly due to the Wuhan.
Then Matt has a hot take about Mitch's driving ability.
Then we take some questions from Facebook, before transitioning into news about...
2020-08-311h 01Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastIf I Only Had A BrainWe are back for episode 163! Matt's back this week, he survived his ACL/knee surgery, which is good. To kick things off, we mix things up, we actually talk about a beer that's different to the (fantastic) Great Northern; Byron Bay Brewery.
Joseph kicks off the news with news about the 2021 Toyota Yaris range increasing in price leaving the sub-$20k (before on roads) price bracket well and truly behind; maxing out at just over $33,500.
Joseph then talks about the Dodge Ram TRX which has the Hellcat engine, which gets us onto talking about our...
2020-08-2359 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastGarbage In A PackageWe are back for episode 162! This week it's just Mitch, Joseph, and Joel as Matt was at home recovering after his ACL surgery.
We start off by talking about the benefits of buying decent tools, and the pitfalls of going the cheap route.
Mitch then talks about what he's done and ordered for the #Shitegra and the Hilux in the last week.
Then Joseph talks about buying a new rear swaybar for his GT86, then Mitch and Joseph talk about suspension tuning.
We then talk about Formula One, and how Petronas/M...
2020-08-1756 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastPuddle WaterWe are back for episode 161! This was the second episode we recorded in a row to cover while Mitch and Matt are away camping at North Straddie Island.
Joseph kicks off some news quick with the death of the mighty Mitsubishi Pajero after 39 years of production.
Matt then talks about the (lack of) progress with the turbo-ing of his LandCruiser.
Joseph then has a rant over YouTubers blowing up their cars, and YouTubers that suck and YouTubers that don't suck.
Matt then issues a challenge to Mitch and Joseph; with a...
2020-08-0941 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSplooged All Over The TableWe are back for episode 160!
This week, Mitch kicks off some news about the new Toyota/Gazoo Racing Yaris with Toyota Australia now caving and will bring the 'Performance Pack' variant to the Australian market. The pricing of the 'base' model GR Yaris is estimated to be about $40,000 (before on-roads), and add about $4,000 for the Performance Pack.
Matt and Mitch then talk about Mitch needing to get some-sort of locker for the Hilux.
Joseph then has news about the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GT86 dropping to dealer-stock only; no more factory orders...
2020-08-0346 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHow Dare You SirWe're back for episode 159! This week, we manage to find some news to talk about despite it being a pretty slow news week.
Mitch kicks off the news with Porsche developing 3D-printed pistons for the GT2RS which allow the engine to produce 22kw more power, while being lighter, stronger, and more resistant to heat, AND increase the redline of the engine; all good stuff, from there Joseph talks about the Michelin Cup 2 tyres that were developed for the GT2RS and how incredible they are for a 'street tyre'.
Mitch then talks about the...
2020-07-2756 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Father, Son, and Holy SpiritWe are back for episode 158! This week, we talk about a bloke binning his Ferrari F40, Datsun 240Z designer Yoshihiko Matsuo's death, a bit of Ford Bronco news, we answer a question, Mitch talks about the #Shitegra and Joel talks about the Swift.
We kick off the news by talking about a bloke binning his Ferrari F40 near Brisbane the day before it was going to be sold.
We then talk about Yoshihiko Matsuo's death, and off branch into discussing old-school race cars.
Joseph then kicks off news about the 2021 Ford Bronco, that...
2020-07-2052 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastTriple Stacker BurgerWe are back for episode 157! This week we talk a bit of news, Joel and Mitch of what have we done to our cars this week, and Matt and Mitch talk about some simracing stuff.
Mitch then kicks off news about Hyundai India producing a manual gearbox WITHOUT a clutch, we then go on to talking about how some cars have great clutch feel, and others have basically no feel at all.
Joseph then talks about a factory-fresh EK Civic Si Coupe selling for $50,000 USD in the States, which is unbelievable for an econo-box to...
2020-07-1258 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastOkay Japan!We're back for episode 156! This week we start off with talking about football (NRL), before Matt talks about some news we missed from last week;
A new electric dual-cab American-style truck from the brand 'Lordstown' called the Endurance, and Bentley has a new children's toy range, and Hyundai's ute has once again been delayed.
Joseph then talks about the new Ford F-150 pickup truck, which we all really like, and Matt talks about Hyundai wanting to bring back a Sub-$20,000 AUD car back to their Australian range of vehicles, as well as Mazda's new turbocharged...
2020-07-0552 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNot Italian EnoughWe are back with episode 155! This week, it's the usual three, and Joel (AKA Rent-A-Crowd, AKA The Short One) has also joined us.
Joseph kicks off the news with state governments in Australia going through already-issued personalised plates, and cancelling plates that encourage speeding and otherwise violent or anti-social driving behavior.
Joseph then continues on with news that Ford's new Ranger Raptor will be getting a twin-turbo V6 petrol producing 300kw and 560nm, as well as news about the V8 SuperCars actually being back to actual racing, from which we then debate the best SuperCar...
2020-06-2947 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastDefinitely DumbHere's the second of this week's drops to make up for us missing an entire week of content last week, a day later than planned, but still, here it is.
We start off with ribbing Joseph a bit for being slack on posting any content to our Facebook page.
We properly kick off this week's episode with Mitch responding to Matt's ignorance regarding Porsche's model codes (930, 964, 992, etc).
We then play some games; in fact, this whole episode is us playing games; what about this car, show me what you got, the cool wall...
2020-06-2547 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSo Soft It Makes it HardWe're back, sorry for missing a week; Mitch and Matt went camping, and Mitch got crook, anyway, we're back now!
We crack straight in with Mitch talking about how he fixed his Hilux's overheating issues.
Matt then talks about what he's doing to his Landcruiser, also to do with overheating, and Joseph greased the rear slider pins on his brakes, and Matt caves and says he's turboing the LandCrusier; from which he goes on to talk about the science of turbocharging a diesel engine.
Matt and Mitch then talk about their camping trip...
2020-06-2246 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Porsche EditionYep, late again. Our bad. Anyway, Mitch couldn't do this week's episode, so it's just Matt, Joseph, and The Short One this week.
The boys this week start off with a bit of news, and the first bit of news is about the minor refresh to the Toyota Hilux including new lights and a bit of a tune.
The guys then argue about the pig-fronted new BMW's, and then argue about design changes being historically hated no matter the make, and the Porsche Taycan.
Then the Short One asks the guys a question...
2020-06-091h 00Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Boomer RemoverOnce again, sorry this week's episode is late, we hope it's worth the wait!
This week, we kick off with talking about the weirdly awesome 2020 Mahindra 'Pik-Up', and Joseph talks about the Nissan 400Z briefly appearing in silhouette form in a Nissan Japan company video presentation.
Mitch then goes on a rant about the new BMW X5, before we answer a couple listener questions.
We then play Matt's new game where he pits Mitch and Joseph against each other; one fighting the affirmative, one fighting the negative, on cars they haven't seen.
2020-06-011h 08Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Drunken 150We are back for episode 150! You guys asked for it, so it's a drunken episode.
Not sure what else to say, it's a hell of a ride though.
We talked about some news, I think, we talked about cars, I think, all I know for sure is that we argued and that there was beer and we all had our fair share.
Thanks for all the support, it means the world to us.
Cheers to the next 150!
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2020-05-251h 19Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCashed Up BogansWe are back for episode 149! Mitch got his PC going again, so we were able to record and get this episode out!
We start off this week with Mitch explaining what went wrong with his PC before we break into the news.
This week, we talk about Supercars going to Bathurst twice in the new revised 2020/21 series.
We then talk about Adelaide-based Hypercar manufacturer Brabham delivering their first BT62 to a UK buyer, before we talk about the absolute abortion that is the Ford Bronco Sport.
Then we talk about a...
2020-05-1756 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBent Over for the Eco WarriorsThis week, we kick off with talking about the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm.
We then talk about how the 992 911 will be offered with a manual as a free option.... However, they will not be offered locally in Australia on the Carrera or Carrera S models.
Mitch then talks about the brakes on the Hilux, something he didn't get a chance to talk about last week.
Then Joseph and Mitch talk about their drive with the Short One and another mate up Mount Nebo and Glorious up to the Mount Glorious Cafe afterCOVID-19 restrictions...
2020-05-031h 11Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNot Happy JanWe're sorry that this episode's a smidge late, however, better late than never!
This week we kick off with news about rumoured engine updates for the next Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ, that they will get the FA24 2.4L Subaru Boxer engine, however, that they won't get a turbocharger.
Matt then gets us talking about the renders that have been released for the Toyota Hilux facelift, and a bit about the hybridisation of the to-be 300 Series Landcruiser.
Mitch then has news about Holden having less than 3,400 vehicles left after buyers going nuts over the...
2020-04-271h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBlessed With Its PresenceWe are back with another episode to keep you somewhat entertained during this Coronavirus nonsense.
This week, we kick off with a bit of nonsense before cracking on and talking about Sir Stirling Moss passing away at the age of 90yrs last week. Something we learned about 10 minutes after we uploaded last weeks episode. So, we dedicate a fair bit to talk about his extensive motor racing career.
We then talk a bit about the next Nissan Zed-car, rumoured to be a 400Z which would imply it will have a 4.0L engine.
Then...
2020-04-191h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastMore RiceWe are back for episode 145! This week kicks off with only Mitch and Joseph, Matt joins later because of some MacBook issues.
We kick off this week with talking about Mazda more than likely putting a rotary range extender in the 2020 MX-30 small SUV.
Joseph then talks about Fiat making a new dual-cab that won't be coming to the Australian market; thew Strada which is roughly the size of a Corolla.
Mitch then talks about Volkswagen having a recall on roughly 16,000 vehicles fitted with the 7 Speed DSG's from 2012 to 2014, and Toyota having a...
2020-04-121h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastUn-MillenialWe are back for episode 144! This week we talk car news, well, what there is of it, as well as a bit of What Have I Done To My Car This Week, and some tyre chat.
Mitch kicks off the news with pricing and specs released for the woeful 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage facelift, Turbo GT86 ETA for 'Summer' 2021, and current car sales results for March and Mitch talks about his Hilux's brakes, and Joseph talks about the soon-to-be 5 Door Suzuki Jimny, and Jeep committing to the Australian market for the next 10 years (for some reason).
Joseph...
2020-04-051h 23Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastOut Of ContextWe are back for episode 143! We hope you're all staying safe and well during this Corona stuff.
We start off this by arguing about food, weirdly enough, before Joseph and Mitch rag on Matt for not being able to speak English correctly.
We kick off the news this week with a bit of automotive news from America, and Mitch forgets about Ford's V6 Twin Turbo existing.
Matt then rants about Subaru and then rants about people's claiming their cat-back exhaust adds power to turbo cars (without doing the dump).
Matt and...
2020-03-2956 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNot A PumaWe are back with episode 142! And we are once again joined by Joseph!
We start this episode off by talking about good ol' Coronavirus, and Matt's wedding, Mitch's bottle keyring opener, and other bollocks.
Matt then kicks off the actual 'car' content with talking about the car that brought his Misso to the wedding; a Jaguar Mark II.
Joseph then talks about Toyota shutting down the import and sale of replica Toyota LandCruiser grilles.
Matt then brings up photos of the balls-ugly Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV, and motorsport going 'online only...
2020-03-2245 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThis Is A TeaseWe are back to 'normal' with episode 141! This week, it's basically back to normal, except for the first time in 141 episodes, we are not joined by Joseph; instead, we're joined with Ben and Michael.
This week, we kick off with some news about Matthew getting married - Literally the day after we recorded this episode!
Mitch then talks about World Time Attack Challenge 2020 being cancelled because of Coronavirus.
We then talk about Honda coming out to say that Australia is not a very profitable market for them, however they currently don't plan to...
2020-03-1549 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHot Takes, Bollocks, and Beers - Bonus EpisodeWe're sorry there's no proper episode 141 this week, so instead of having you guys go a week without our amazing bollocks, here's a bonus episode of cutting-room floor pre-episode recordings of hot takes and absolute bollocks.
Not much more to say, this episode is simply a collection of hot takes.
We'll be back to 'normal' next week.
Cheers,
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2020-03-1028 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe GOAT of InfluenzaWe are back for episode 140! We're sorry it's a day late, long story.
We start off this episode with talking about the maintenance/service work we've done to Mitch's Hilux (which is why this episode is late).
Matt and Joseph then talk about their recent experience at VR Motorsport, who are an epic mob in south-east Queensland.
We then kick into a bit of news about Holden dealers being pissed off with General Motors, and Matt gets political.
Matt then talks about Rob Dahm's all-wheel-drive turbo 4-rotor RX7 finally getting onto...
2020-03-0344 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastFootball, Meat Pies, Kangaroos, and Holden CarsWe are back for episode 139!
This week we kick off the news by talking about the news about General Motors officially killing off Holden, and pulling out of right-hand drive markets globally.
We talk about Holden a fair bit throughout this episode, as it really is the biggest bit of news this week.
We then talk about dual-cab utes for a bit, specifically, Mercedes killing over the X-Class, and Peugeot introducing their LDV-based dual-cab before we get back onto talking about Holden.
We then talk about Bathurst, and how the Bathurst 12...
2020-02-231h 01Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCaptain AlcoholicWe are back for episode 138! This episode is a continuation from episode 137, and Mitch is still not sober.
We did the news last week, so this week it's game week. For the first game, Ben takes the reigns. Ben has 2 cars for under $20,000, and it's our job to guess the cars - This is very similar to the Simon Special, but it's not.
Matt then challenges Mitch and Joseph to find 2 cars that are front-wheel drive and under $50,000, while Matt, Michael, and Ben talk about their favourite cars, and we argue about the Ford GT.
2020-02-1653 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastRejected TransformerWe are back for episode 137! This week, most of us have had a few beverages, and are joined by Ben and Michael.
Mitch kicks off the news this week about Tesla remotely deactivating the 'Autopilot' from a used Tesla sold having Autopilot.
Matt then asks a question to y'all about how you typically buy your cars; privately or from a dealer?
Joseph then has some news about Aston Martin's 400kw DBX SUV being sold out in Australia, despite its awful appearance.
Mitch then has some news about Queensland Police earning over $200,000...
2020-02-0951 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastApex Seals and DoritosWe are back for episode 136! This week we talk about the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race, which we had on while we recorded this episode.
We kick off talking about some drivers in the Bathurst 12 hour being 'Gentlemen Drivers' who don't yield to faster cars when shown the blue flag, and apparently some Gentlemen Drivers racing AMG's have air-conditioning fitted!
Throughout this week's episode, we talk about the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Joseph then talks about his first track day of 2020 and talks a bit about the changes he's made to the suspension setup on his 86...
2020-02-0248 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastScotty from MarketingWe are back for episode 135! This week is kinda a part two of last week's episode, but also kinda isn't.
We kick off this week with some 'What Have You Done To Your Car This Week' chats, starting off with the Short One talking about his 300ZX.
Matt then talks some rapid-fire news about a Toyota making a cross-over Yaris, Tesla's stock going up, Oslo's road death toll, and Matt updates y'all on Australia's bushfire status, before getting back on what have we done to our cars this week... We're great at staying on topic...
2020-01-2656 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Slurring's OccurringSorry it's late, but here's episode 134!
This week, we recorded in Morwood's new house, so we were set up on a 6-foot bi-fold table and some camp chairs.
This week, we have some news to talk about. We start off with a bit of news about Hyundai/Genesys's GV80-based ute-pick-up thing, which will have a 3.0L straight-six turbo diesel that's 'architecturally similar to' BMW's engine.
Mitch then talks about a handful of car brands that have bucked the industry trend and have found growth in sales over the last year. Joseph then...
2020-01-2051 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastLock It In Eddie!We're back for episode 133, this week we talk about the stuff we forgot to talk about in episode 132.
We start by talking about us rating well on Podchaser's best of 2019 for Automotive podcasts.
So, we kick off the news this week with a bit of Ford Australia news. Ford is finally chucking the Mustang's Coyote 5L V8 in the Ranger Raptor!
We then talk about Donut Media's Up To Speed on the Cadillac CTS-V, and comparing its 640hp V8 against the HSV GTSR-W1 which has 646Hp.
We then talk a bit...
2020-01-1257 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastA Very Spicy Meatball IndeedThe first episode for the new decade (and yes, it IS a new decade!). We kick off by talking about nonsense and giving shoutouts to a couple of mad listeners.
Joseph kick off with a bit of news regarding the disgraced ex-CEO of the Renault Nissan Alliance, Carlos Ghosn escaping his Japanese house arrest and escaping to Lebanon in a musical instrument case.
Mitch then briefly talks about McLaren's Speedtail finishing testing and reaching 403kph top speed.
Mitch and Matt swapped cars for the weekend as Matt needed a ute to move house, s...
2020-01-0544 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBefore The Days of Porn - The Car of the Year EpisodeWe are back for episode 131! This week it's our Cars of the Year episode!
Our categories this year are;
Best 4x4/SUV of 2019.
Best Euro of 2019.
Best JDM of 2019.
Best Supercar of 2019.
Worst car of 2019.
Overall Best Car of 2019.
Not much more to say about this week's episode, it is what it is.
However, we would like to thank everyone for their support this year. We love doing this ridiculous podcast, and we love that...
2019-12-2943 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHoons With Speed LimitsWe are back for episode 130! This week we're joined by the Short One, and we start off talking about our new merch shop!
Mitch then breaks into a bit of a rant about Joseph dropping some chocolate ice cream cone in Mitch's Hilux.
Matt then gets on the band-wagon about the to-be Toyota GR Yaris, and how freaking sick it is.
Mitch then talks about the progress on his Honda Integra, specifically the parts that are stuck in New South Wales because of the fires.
Matt then gives us an update...
2019-12-2254 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNek MinnitWe're back for episode 129! This week, we talk a bit about some news, and Joseph's a smidge drunk.
Joseph kicks off the news with a bit about the new Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.
Matt then talks about the new electric Ferrari coming in 2025, which delves into a bit of an argument with Joseph.
Matt and Joseph then talk about the new Nissan Navara N Trek, which is just a fancy Navara that still has the rubbish Renault engine.
Matt talks about Melbourne getting a new racetrack in the next couple of y...
2019-12-151h 02Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastShe'll Be RightWe are back for episode 128! Sorry, it's a tad bit late, but better late than never!
This week, we kick-off by giving a few shout-outs and then talking about a Wish special exhaust, and Matt rants about how much he hates Wish.
Mitch then talks about him selling the Bob Jane special wheels and tyres that came off the Integra.
Matt then has a whinge about CarModsAustralia trying to sell STI branded locking wheel hubs for $500, which gets us talking about locking lug nuts and how one of our mates recently had an u...
2019-12-0952 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastI Bought A TeslaWe are back with episode 127! This week, we start off by talking about Joseph coming into possession of a tub filled of Hot-4's and similar magazines from the early 2000's, and it's just brilliant.
We then talk about Tesla's new CyberTruck, which Matt really likes and Mitch is indifferent.
Matt then talks about Queensland Police introducing a $1000 first-offence fine for using your mobile while driving, then a possible loss of license for the second offence.
Mitch then talks about his Integra, and what he's done to it/removed from it.
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2019-12-0149 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSpilt SeedWe are back for episode 126! Crazy that we've come this far, and we only have you guys to thank. Without your support, we probably wouldn't have called it quits 100 episodes ago, so thanks!
We kick off this week with a bit of beer talk and general nonsense before breaking into a bit of supercar SUV news, and Mitch triggers the other two by talking shit about Maserati.
Matt then talks about Asetto Corsa and his recent attempt at racing a Formula 1 car around Bathurst, and Matt confuses himself and the rest of us by talking...
2019-11-241h 04Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBuzzfeed of Car PodcastsWe are back for episode 125! This week we're joined by The Short One, and we start off by appreciating Matt's WRX, as well a backfiring issue he's experiencing. We also briefly talk about us going to go see the movie Ford V Ferrari after recording this episode, which we'll talk in-depth about the next episode.
We kick off with the news this week with Joseph talking about Ferrari's new model the 'Roma' which is a front-engined turbocharged V8 2+2.
Matt then has a rant about Caville Ave, and how it ain't what it used to be.
2019-11-1756 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastInflux Of Young BloodWe are back for episode 124! After talking a bit of rubbish about rubbish drivers, we start talking about P-plater cars, and people selling cars that aren't worth as much as they think they are, and Skyline importation laws in America.
We then talk about the influx of young blood and YouTubers in SEMA this year, then Mitch talks about his burning desire to boost the Hilux.
Then we talk about Christmas music, before Matt talks more about SEMA, and Joseph and Mitch reminisce about the Brisbane Motor Show from the 2006 era.
We then...
2019-11-1048 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSpicy Little French CroissantWe're back for ep123! Sorry it's a bit of a shorter one this week, Matt and Mitch were really tired from each having a big week.
Mitch kicks off the news with car recalls, specifically this week the 2018 Renault Megane RS which might cause engine failure.
Joseph then talks about BMW's M-Division stating that the manual transmission is the 'flagship' transmission for the M3 and M4.
Matt then talks about fixing his Subaru WRX's shifter this week, it was too flaccid to get a roady.
We say there's going to be...
2019-11-0337 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSaturday Is For HangoversWe are back for episode 121! This week we're once again joined by Ben from Pencil's Ballercast, and later we're joined by Michael 'Tresy' Trew, however, he just yells things from the couch.
We start off talking about go-karting as we're going to Matt's bucks next weekend, before we talk a bit about the Gold Coast 600 Supercar race, with Chaz Mostert and Scott McLaughlin both binning their Mustangs in qualifying.
Joseph then talks about his plans to run his GT86 in WTAC in 2021, and what'll be required for him to meet the requirements to compete, we...
2019-10-2758 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Flinstones PackageWe're back for episode 121! And this week Mitch is decidedly less drunk, for better or worse.
We talk a little bit about why episode 120 was late, and a little bit about Mitch and Matt's camping trip to Teewah beach a couple of weekends back.
We then break into a bit of news, and Joseph starts us off with news about the new Land Rover Defender's pricing in Australia.
Mitch then has a bit of rumour news from Volkswagen, in that they might be looking to offload Lamborghini to further streamline their model range...
2019-10-201h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastI Don't Open My Throat That WayWe've said it before, and we'll probably say it again in future, but better late than never, here's episode 120!
Mitch is pretty off his tits this episode as he finished up with his last job and had many farewell beers, plus we're joined by Ben from Pencil's Ballercast and the Short One.
Joseph kicks off the episode with the first bit of actual news with a bit of Bathurst and track-day talk.
Mitch then talks briefly talks about Dyson giving up on their electric car manufacturing aspirations, or rather, he tries to talk...
2019-10-1648 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastPub ChatWe're back for episode 119! This week, Matt's back, and he has a few thoughts on episode 118 that he was away for.
Mitch kicks off the news with Koenigsegg breaking the zero to 400kph to zero record.
We then briefly talk about the confirmation of the BRZ/86 Gen 2 concept coming to the Tokyo Motor Show.
Joseph then talks about how since electric cars are coming thick and fast, which will be faster than basically any internal combustion engine available per price bracket, you shouldn't necessarily buy a supercar by performance, but by how it m...
2019-10-0651 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNissan Used To Be CoolWe're back for episode 118! This week, it's just Mitch, Joseph and Joel as Matt's off at a bucks.
Mitch kicks off the news with talking about a chap in America ordering a Tesla, then 3 weeks later received a Tesla's front fender in the mail.
Joseph and Joel then talk about a recent car meet they went to, and the worrying trend of the return of underglow, and a general increase in shitty mods.
Joseph then talks about the 3 OG's from local automotive publication CarAdvice handing in their resignation letters, and moving on from...
2019-09-291h 12Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastKanye West EffectWe are back for episode 117, and this week it's a bit off the rails!
We start off briefly about talking about Joseph's written review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Ascent Sport
We then talk about drifting, before breaking into a bit of news (and a semi-rant from Mitch) regarding the new Land Rover Defender, after the lead engineer saying that it's "daft" for the Defender to have a manual.
Joseph has a bit of news about the Mitsubishi ASX getting a Triton facelift and a 2.4L engine option, we then talk about CVT's...
2019-09-221h 18Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastPure Parts Bin Money GrabWe kick off episode 116 with talking about the 2020 Land Rover Defender.
Then, we talk about the next-gen Ford Focus ST's pricing, features, and engine specs, though we don't think the pricing reflects what you get.
We briefly then talk about Audi's new RS7, before getting onto some listener questions we got via Facebook!
We then continue onto the next round of Matt's garage game, with this week the budget is $20,000, and then we play 'What About This Car', and this week it's about the Mazda 2, and Matt reckons the Mazda 2 would be a...
2019-09-151h 12Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastWeird Rich UncleWe're back for episode 115! This week we pretty much kick straight off into a bit of news!
Mitch talks about the Lamborghini Sian, the most powerful road-going Lamborghini ever made... And, it's a V12 Hybrid (RIP Lambo).
Joseph then tangents onto talking about a YouTube channel 'Harry's Garage'.
Matt then quickly talks about a new game he's made up, and gives Joseph a few minutes to prepare while Mitch talks news.
Mitch then talks about Nissan's new Patrol being leaked to the press, and it looks bloody awful; somehow it's worse...
2019-09-081h 04Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastAbsolute Crank PulleyWe are back with episode 114! It's a pretty good one this week, not gonna lie.
We kick off with a bit of bollocks, before Mitch talks about how Tetsuya Tada (the bloke behind the GT86 and the Mk5 Supra [and mini-vans]) wants to partner with Porsche for the next-gen MR2 and to base it on the next-gen Cayman/Boxter chassis.
Joseph then talks about Toyota and Suzuki buying bits of each other, and how Mercedes is surprised that apparently nobody wants their X-Class and their decision to kill it off.
Mitch then talks...
2019-09-011h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCan't Get It UpWe're back for episode 113! And we kick off straight away with a bit of Supra Mk5 news, specifically an American company developing a manual swap for the new Mk5
We then go on to compare Peugeot and Citroen with Bugatti, and why you'd never buy a new French car. We then talk about how the type of car a person drives is a perfect way to judge their drving ability.
Mitch then talks about the disaster that was the RM Sothebey's Monterey auction, especially with regards to the Porsche Type 64.
Matt then starts...
2019-08-2553 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastChinese HooverWe're back for episode 112! And this week we start off talking about Joseph's bits.
Then we finally crack into some actual content with Mitch talking about what he's done to his Hilux this week, and this week he installed an Android double-din in the Hilux. We then talk about what suspension Mitch wants to chuck on the 'Lux.
Joseph then brings up World Time Attack Challenge, and how good it's shaping up to be. Some truly impressive machines, including MCA's Hammerhead Silvia, will be ripping on the track.
Mitch then talks about the...
2019-08-1852 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCocaine's A Hell Of A Drug We're back for episode 111, and this week a few of the panel are distracted by the Australia Vs. New Zealand rugby union game.
For a change, Joel kicks off proceedings with talking about his trip to Archerfield for the drifting.
Joseph then talks about his recent track days out at Morgan Park Raceway out at Warwick, and then we talk about track days in general.
Mitch has a bit of news about Lamborghini and their talks with the heads of the Volkswagen group regarding the future of their V12 engine, where Volkswagen is m...
2019-08-1145 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastWe're Really Bad At Our JobWe're back for episode 110! This week we're joined once again by Ben from Pencil's Ballercast, and we start off with an argument on how to pronounce the video game title 'FORZA', before covering off our topics for this week's episode.
We start off by briefly talking about the class action case against Toyota and their Hilux and the issues surrounding the Diesel Particulate Filter issues, before tangenting into a bit of news from Joseph about a survey about road conditions around Australia; Sydney being considered the worst, followed by Brisbane.
Joseph then has some news...
2019-08-041h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastPretty Solid ChubFirstly, sorry for the delay in getting episode 109 out!
We kick off this week with talking about the new Chevrolet Corvette, we know we're late to the party, but the bugger was officially announced mere hours after we recorded episode 108!
Joel then pipes-up and talks about a fancy new Koenigsegg gearbox.
Joseph then brings up rumours that Mercedes might be axing the 'X-Class', before we not-so-elegantly transition to Matt talking about why he doesn't like American offroaders.
We then talk about all of us going out to Mount Mee for some 4...
2019-07-3056 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastShe's A MinterWe are back for Episode 108! This week, we're actually joined by Rent-A-Crowd (Joel) again! It's been a many-a-episode since The Short One's been on.
We've got a fair bit of stuff to talk about this week, and some pretty big news from one of us, so stay tuned for that!
Joseph kicks off the episode with a bit of news about the new Mk5 Toyota Supra, with the second wave of the pre-launch reservations kicking off shortly.
Matt then has a bit of news about Supercars blocking TCR from being a support series...
2019-07-211h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastLike Stallone LightWe are back with episode 107! We start off this week talking about the next-gen Golf GTI Performance, which delves into a bit of an argument about Volkswagens and Audi, and whether the Golf R still needs to exist.
Mitch then gives an update about a listener Adrian, who asked us whether he should turbo his XH XR6, or get an 3.0L Liberty. Adrian got back to us and gave us an update about his plans for his cars, however Matt goes on a tangent about his plans to go to Uluru.
Joseph then talks about...
2019-07-1456 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastYou're Not You When You're SoberWe're back for episode 106, and we start off with Matt and Mitch talking aout them doing Dry July, before introducing our special guest for this week, Tim Griffiths. Tim starts us off this week with talking about his car history, starting with a Mk4 Volkswagen Golf which had all sorts of gearbox issues. Tim replaced the Golf with a Kia Rio, which also had gearbox issues. The Rio was briefly followed by a BMW 735i, before getting a Ford Ranger which had 4WD issues, and replacing it with his current car, a Holden Colorado.
We then argue a...
2019-07-071h 04Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHalf-Cocked As Usual We're back for episode 105! This week we start off talking about the burping properties between Heineken and Great Northern, before sending out condolences to Mr. Ben Sewell who tore his ACL (rip).
Then, Mitch breaks into a rant and argument about Matthew's comments from last week's episode about Porsche and turbocharging.
Then Mitch goes onto another rant about BMW / Mini, and their false British-ness, then Matt rants about Mini, but about their ridiculous range - when all they need is 2.
Joseph then brings up news about the Hyundai Genesis G70, and finally releasing t...
2019-06-3046 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBeyond KardashianWe're back for episode 104! Mitch is away camping, and Michael Trew is in the hot seat.
Matt kicks off this week's episode with a bit of Mk5 Toyota Supra news; with the first 100 Australian allocations presale selling out in 50 minutes.
Then the boys wax on about how great V8 Supercar Driver Scott McLaughlin is as a driver, having being the first to ever score a ''Triple Crown' at Darwin.
Joseph bring up Porsche announcing 2 new cars, both with naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engines, and Matt and Michael talk nonsense about how Porsche shouldn't be...
2019-06-2350 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Keith Richards of Cars; with Macca Greene from Grip RunnerWe're back for episode 103, and this week we have a special guest; Macca Greene from Grip Runner!
This week we talk about Macca's extensive car history, flaccid gear shifters, the best driving roads in S.E. Queensland.
We then talk about Grip Runner and how it came to be. Grip Runner is an automotive YouTube channel, specialising in automotive culture in Brisbane, as well as an online publication.
Matt then cuts in and has a rant about people drifting past his house most Friday nights, which turns into a great discussion about the...
2019-06-161h 07Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSpeaking of the Germans...We start off this wee by giving listener Adrian Pierce a shout out, and answer his question about what he should do with his current XH XR6 Falcon Ute; Barra Swap, swap it out for a BF or FG Falcon ute, or go for a mid-2000's Subaru Liberty Wagon 3.0.
Joseph then talks about RAM celebrating their 1,500 vehicle sale in Australia, and starting 24-hour production in Australia too, then we talk about utes on the market, and our mate's NP300 Navara having nothing but issues.
We then give another...
2019-06-0938 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastSave Manuel!We're back for episode 101, with a new intro! This week, we start off by talking about hair cuts and fashion, of all things.
Mitch then does a quick review on the Holden Astra VX, before transitioning into talking about Ferrari's new $1M-plus Supercar; the SF90 Stradale with 736Kw from a combination of a turbocharged V8 and 3 electric motors.
We then briefly talk about Aston Martin and argue about naturally aspirated Vs. turbocharging.
Matt then talks about Australian pricing for the Tesla Model 3 being announced, at $66,000.
Joseph then talks about how you...
2019-06-021h 02Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastMachine Dab - The Drunken 100th Episode SpecialWe made it. This is Gears and Beers Episode 100!
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Pre-warning, we were anything but sober for this one! You have been warned!
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We start off with a bit of a montage from the last 100 episodes, before we kick off with Episode 100.
Firstly, thank you to all of you for putting up with us for the last 100 episodes, we really appreciate it.
We attempt to try and cover some actual news, starting off with Joseph talking about Toyota remaking parts for the A70 and A90 Supra, and clumsily...
2019-05-261h 09Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastBack To The SupraWe're nearly at episode 100! But before that, we have episode 99! Mitch is back this week from gallivanting around Broken Hill.
We start off by talking about doin' deeds on the company dollar, and general bollocks, before eventually breaking into the news.
Mitch kicks off the news with Mazda, and their goal to become a 'luxury' brand with the introduction of an inline 6 and possibly a rear wheel drive sportscar, before we transition into talking about the media embargo lifting on the Mk5 Supra, and our thoughts on the Supra and the reviews on YouTube.
2019-05-191h 01Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Good Ship TomfooleryWe're back for episode 98! This week, Mitchell is away in Broken Hill for work, however Matt and Joseph have roped in our good mate Alex Fitzpatrick to fill Mitch's shoes this week.
Joseph kicks off the news this week, starting with news about the new Mk5 Toyota Supra, specifically the two trim levels available for Australia; base and TRD both offered with the BMW 6 cylinder. There will be no 4-banger variation in Australia. Then, Joseph talks about the new manual-only $605,000 Porsche 911 Speedster.
Then the boys talk about the latest change to the Supercar Mustang at...
2019-05-121h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Full John HowardWe're back for episode 97! Getting closer to the big 1-0-0! This week it's just the OG trip again, we start off by talking about what beer we're drinking, and to the surprise of literally nobody, it's Great Northern, and we talk a bit about State Of Origin.
Joseph kicks off the news this week with Ford inventing a product that literally nobody asked for, and Kim Jong Un rocking a Mercedes S600 and Mercedes doesn't know how he got it.
Matt talks about the camo'd-up new Land Rover Defender, and even though it's camo'd...
2019-05-0549 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThere's More Ways To Skin A CatThis week it's just the original trio, and we kick off the news with Joseph talking about Kia adding a 'Drift Mode' to a special edition North American exclusive All-Wheel-Drive Stinger GT.
Then, we talk about V8 SuperCars, specifically the Ford Mustang SuperCar and how it keeps getting nerfed due to it dominating the Holden Commodores and Nissan Altimas, then we transition to talking about Bathurst 6 hour, and modifying Euros.
We then talk about Ford and their Barra engine, and how Matt thinks they're over-rated, and then we educate Matt on the institution of Cavill...
2019-04-2858 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCavill Ave Fat LapsWe're back with episode 95! This week, to mix things up, Joel has emerged from under his rock and has joined us this week.
This week, we start off with a usual bit of bollocks before breaking into a bit of news, starting with Nissan celebrating their 50th Anniversary with some vinyl chucked at their GTR and the 12 year-old 370Z.
Then we talk about the new Focus RS tuned Ford Mustang from Ford.
Mitch then briefly talks about a new luxury 4-door Ute from Great Wall/Haval, before Matt talks a bit about the 4...
2019-04-211h 12Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastReach Out And Reach Around We're back for episode 94! This week we're joined once again by Ben, and we've had a few bevs before recording this one, so we talk a bit of bollocks before breaking into the news.
Joseph brings up a bit of news about our favourite Chinese auto maker, MG, with them expanding in the Australian market with opening up more dealerships and overall strong sales results.
We then talk about Toyota Australia deliberately withholding the Mk5 Supra from being able to be pre-ordered in dealerships, and will only be available for purchase online.
Then we...
2019-04-1445 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastNow We're Getting PersonalAlright, we're back on-form this week for episode 93! This week we're post all-you-can-eat-meat platter from the Bav, beered-up, and back on-form!
This week we're joined once again by Ben of the Pencil's Ballercast, and we talk a bit of shit before breaking into this week's news!
Joseph kicks us off with Uber introducing a 7-year age cap on vehicles used to Uber, then Mitch talks about the NRMA wanting the Australian Government to ban the sale of all internal combustion engines by the year 2030, which we think is complete bollocks, but it does start a...
2019-04-0757 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastJust Not Cricket We're joined once again by Ben from Pencil's Ballercast, and Joel is once again absent (as usual!), and it's a bit of a shorter episode this week 'cause we were all a bit off the rails this week. It'll be getting back to our normal 1 hour of pure bollocks next episode for sure.
We then get into a discussion (argument) about Porsche, and whether the 911 is still a 'sports car' or a grand tourer that can play a sports car.
Then we have a bit more Porsche news, regarding t...
2019-03-3131 minGears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Best Shag Of All TimeWe're back for episode 91! This week we start off with a bit a throwback to our older episodes, before we break into a bit of news and conversations.
We start off with Matt telling us that he's finally sold his Subaru Forester to a dealership that buy people's cars off CarSales.
Then Joseph talks to us about how we can get ourselves a free 911 GT2RS.... That has some water damage. Then Joseph shares that Audi engineers are pushing to keep the TT and R8 in production.
Then matt asks for a wildcard e...
2019-03-241h 03Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastRust Is Lighter Than Carbon FibreWe start off this week with Matthew and Joseph talking about rum, specifically Bundaberg Rum's Banana and Toffee flavoured rum, and Mitch continues to drink Great Northern.
We then start off the news with the new Ferrari F8 Tributo, which Matt doesn't care about, and Mitch and Joseph agree that Ferrari's phoned this one in. Mitch then briefly talks about Subaru's recall on the brake light sensor/port for the WRX, XV, and Forester.
Then we talk about pro-drifter Daigo Saito already having swapped a 2JZ into his new...
2019-03-171h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastMexican Hoon CartelWe are back with episode 89! And this week, if we're honest, is a bit of a clusterfuck of bollocks, but that's okay because we're unashamedly unprofessional! This week, we're joined once again by Benjamin of Pencil's Ballercast, and after a bit of banter and beer talk, we finally start on some news from Geneva.
Mitch then starts off the news about Pininfarina's new Battista, a 1,415kw (1,900hp) hypercar, and the 11,000RPM Aston Martin's Valkyrie which causes a panel divide.
Then Joseph brings up news about the Toyota Hilux single-handedly...
2019-03-101h 05Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastToyota Twin FistWe're back with episode 88, and after our useful bollocks, we start off the news from the world of Toyota and their plan to compete against the GTI, RS, and Type R in the Hot Hatch market with a go-fast 1.6L Turbo'd Corolla.
Then Joseph brings up more news from the world of Toyota, with them announcing the new HiAce, a vehicle that hasn't had an update since 2004.
Matt then brings up some news (for a change), about Volkswagen Australia dropping $3,000 from 2018-plate Golf R's and GTI's, then we argue...
2019-03-031h 04Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastHave Murciélago!We're back for episode 87 this week, and this we start off by actually introducing ourselves for a change!
We then move straight onto a question from a listener, and this week's question comes from a Mr. Michael Jones, and Michael's question is asking us what car he should buy to replace his Holden Commodore SSV Redline. The criteria is that the replacement car needs to be newer than 2010, preferably a wagon, and less than 100,000km's and a max of $70,000.
We then answer a second question from a Mr. Taylor...
2019-02-241h 12Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Whole Marilyn MonroeEpisode Hachi-Roku, and we spend the first 10 minutes talking absolute rubbish, and Matt doing some weird ASMR stuff... Odd chap.
Finally, we start talking about actual topics, starting with Joel leaving his fuel filler cap behind at the servo, and he talks about a little bit of news. The news he brings to the table is Toyota releasing a British Racing Green limited edition GT86 in Japan.
Matt then asks us 2 listener questions, from listeners. The first question from Bob is asking why the Ecoboost base Mustang looks "so...
2019-02-171h 06Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastCock Rings On The FrontWe're back for episode 85! And once again, we're joined by the Short One (two weeks in a row!).
Joseph takes point this week, and talks about the new Mustang V8 Supercar and why it looks so bloody weird, and not at all like a Mustang. We then talk a bit about V8 Supercars, and motorsport, as a whole.
Matt then brings up some news regarding January 2019 being the worst month for car sales since 2012, however MG's sales for January is up 400% on 2018's sales numbers. Then we talk about the new Mazda 3, and autonomous driving...
2019-02-101h 02Gears and Beers: The Unashamedly Unprofessional Automotive PodcastThe Head Is The Queen!We're back for episode 84! And this week, we are once again joined by Joel, AKA Rent-A-Crowd. We start off this week with Joel talking about his Nissan Z32 finally being on the road, and we talk about other coupes too.
Mitch then talks about some news, and the first piece of news (which later turned out to not be true), is that Subaru and Toyota at the time of recording having no plans to update the BRZ or GT86, then Mitch goes on to rant about the insane prices of small, old, Suzuki 4x4's on CarSales...
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