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The Driven PodcastRacing Ferraris, Designing Bentleys and Unveiling a Morgan... oh, and listeners letters!It's the season finale! This week, for the last time until the Summer months, John Marcar, Amy Heynes, Miles Lacey, Charlotte Vowden, and Alex Goy bring you a round table podcast episode to end yet another busy season of The Driven Podcast.In this week's chat, Amy shares stories of photographing MGs and hanging out with musicians, Charlotte has been driving a new car up and down the country, Alex has unveiled a new Morgan, Miles has been on a track day in a 911 Racing Car, and John is now a Ferrari racing driver. ...
2025-03-211h 42The Driven PodcastBehind the scenes at Goodwood Motor Circuit: meet the people that make the magic happen!Steeped in nostalgia, Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex started life as an RAF base before its first race in 1948. It's one of the fastest, most challenging tracks in the UK. Home to the world-famous Revival, Members' Meeting and Festival of Speed, its reputation for putting on automotive spectacles is unmatched.On this week's episode, Charlotte Vowden and Amy Heynes, go behind the scenes with four members of the Goodwood Motor Circuit Content Team, who are responsible for organising the events, to find out what it takes to make the magic happen.Each...
2025-03-141h 34The Driven PodcastRacecars and Rock Stars with Rick Parfitt JnrRick Parfitt Jnr is this week's guest on The Driven Podcast. Rick, an old friend and colleague of John Marcar's, welcomes John and Charlotte Vowden into his home to share some of his amazing stories, anecdotes and wisdom from his life and career as a musician, professional racing driver and ambassador for Crohn's & Colitis UK.Rick shares stories of his unorthodox upbringing in a Rock and Roll household and tells us how the hobby of go-karting as a teenager led him to a profession in motorsport and a whole new outlook on life as a sufferer...
2025-03-071h 28The Driven PodcastJessica Hawkins - Aston Martin F1 AmbassadorThis week, on The Driven Podcast, racing and stunt driver Jessica Hawkins welcomes Charlotte Vowden and John Marcar to the Aston Martin Racing Technology Campus (AMRTC) in Silverstone.Jessica Hawkins is a pioneer for women in motorsport. Having excelled in her career as a professional championship-winning racing driver and stunt driver, Jessica is now team ambassador and Head of F1 Academy for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, which includes supporting and mentoring new drivers to set them up for success in the most notorious motorsport in the world.In this episode, Je...
2025-02-2156 minThe Driven PodcastTiffany Coates - The World's Foremost Female Motorcycle AdventurerIn 1997, Tiffany Coates decided to embark on an overland adventure to India with her best friend. They wanted to do it on a motorcycle, but neither of them had licenses or even knew how to ride. So they learnt. Equipped with a Haynes Manual and fearless ambition, they set off on a BMW R 80 GS named ‘Thelma’ – which they bought over the phone and unseen.Bonkers and brave, their spontaneous adventure took them further than they had ever anticipated and Tiffany has never looked back. From Tibet to Madagascar, Africa, Borneo and Alaska, home is where ‘Thelma’...
2025-02-141h 34The Driven PodcastMark Harrison of Praga & The Road to BohemaMark Harrison is rightfully regarded as an automotive sales and marketing expert, having worked in integral roles with brands such as Honda and its BTCC team, BMW, where he assisted in the launch of the Iconic BMW M3 CSL and later the new Mini and McLaren where he helped launch the first road cars for the brand.Today, Mark is known for his role with Praga, a company steeped in history, which is now responsible for producing the iconic Praga R1 racing cars and, later, the new road-going Hyper Car - Bohema.In...
2025-02-071h 42The Driven PodcastAlex Goy goes to Dakar featuring Mitch Guthrie JrThis week’s episode of The Driven Podcast takes you far from the warm confines of a studio and puts you… in a warm desert to hear the sounds of the Dakar Rally. You’ve likely heard of the Dakar, but you actually heard it? As well as being there to hear the cars thunder by, we get inside the Ford team to learn about the top tier T1 Raptor.Alex Goy ventured out into the sands to see what’s what in all things Dakar. From discovering the perfect way to tackle the rally (it’s a bit gr...
2025-01-3141 minThe Driven PodcastAlex Brundle - The Iconic Commentary Voice & The Face of Brundle MotorsportThis week, on The Driven Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Alex Brundle. Alex is a much loved and very familiar voice to the world of motorsport thanks to his profession as a commentator for single-seater and endurance racing.When not in the commentary box, Alex is likely to be found behind the wheel as a professional racing driver. His racing career has seen him on the Le Mans 24-hour podium twice, along with multiple World Endurance Championship race victories and the 2016 European Le Mans Series Championship to his name. In 2024 alone, Alex was driving everything...
2025-01-241h 28The Driven PodcastGuy Pigounakis and David Allison of MG Motor UKThis week, on The Driven Podcast, we meet two influential people at one of the most prolific British car brands, MG and record the first-ever official podcast interview with the MG brand.Guy Pigounakis is the commercial director of MG UK, and he has an incredible story of how he first joined the brand as a rebellious teenager by knocking on the factory doors at Longbridge in the 1970s - a bold move which undoubtedly led to him sitting in the top seat today. David Allison is head of Product and Planning for MG and stems f...
2025-01-171h 28The Driven PodcastJake Hill - The 2024 BTCC Champion (...and his Dad - Simon Hill)This week's episode of The Driven Podcast will likely sit in our podcast hall of fame and favourites for quite some time. Jake Hill had British Touring Car fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 2024 season right up to the season's final round at Brands Hatch, where he clinched the championship title for the first time.John Marcar and Miles Lacey sat with Jake at his home in Kent to hear the story of his journey to that iconic championship win, but there was also a crucial 4th voice on the recording. The fourth...
2025-01-101h 41The Driven Podcast2024 Wrapped, "Old Bad" Emissions and Is jaGuar still a sore subject??2024 has been a busy year for 'team Driven', and for the first time this year (and ever), all the podcast hosts are in the same room at the same time!On this week's episode of The Driven Podcast, John Marcar, Amy Heynes, Charlotte Vowden, Miles Lacey, and Alex Goy are all together to discuss the top news stories of the year according to driven.site and share their personal automotive highlights of the past 12 months.Expect spontaneous (sometimes nonsensical*) chatter about synthetic fuels, the (apparent) demise of EV demand, the end of Clarkson...
2024-12-271h 34The Driven PodcastSimon Saunders - Ariel Motor CompanyIn the early 1990s, a car designer and university lecturer, Simon Saunders, purchased an automotive vehicle manufacturer historically famous for making everything from push bikes to motorcars since 1871.The company was Ariel, and following a pause in manufacturing since 1971, under Saunders' new ownership, the brand was to reappear in 1996 along with one of the most revolutionary and celebrated sports cars in recent history, the Ariel Atom.In this week's episode of The Driven Podcast, we travel to the modern-day home of Ariel in Somerset to meet with Simon Saunders and his son Henry...
2024-12-201h 26The Driven PodcastLuke Sutton - Recorded in Luxury at Clive SuttonClive Sutton has been a popular car dealer in London since the 1980s and has since grown into one of the most respected automotive retailers, importers and luxury customisation companies with a strong global reputation.This week, on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar and Miles Lacey meet Luke Sutton, the founder's son, who is now at the forefront of the company for a podcast in an exceptionally luxurious studio on wheels...Luke brings us up to speed on the company in 2024 and shares some fascinating insights into all areas of the business, including...
2024-12-131h 17The Driven PodcastIntroducing: Everything Wrong With MotorsportThis week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar sits down with regular co-host Miles Lacey and occasional guest host Niki Faulkner to discuss their new podcast, Everything Wrong with Motorsport.Miles and Niki joined John for the 3rd of 3 live recordings at the Birmingham NEC for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motorshow 2024 to share the details of a new project and new podcast available to listen to now (via the details below!)In the chat, Miles and Niki also work through their careers in and around motorsport so far and give some hints into...
2024-12-0654 minThe Driven PodcastPaul Cowland's Guide to Classic Car OwnershipOn this week's episode of The Driven Podcast, John Marcar sits down with TV's Paul Cowland to explore the world of classic car ownership in 2024.As many will know, Paul Cowland is a voice of authority in the world of Classic cars, not only due to his staggering collection but due to his work on much-loved television shows such as Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars, which he co-hosts with Drew Pritchard.For this episode, John and Paul sat down along with a live audience at the Classic Motorshow 2024 at the Birmingham NEC and delved...
2024-11-2954 minThe Driven PodcastWhat Signifies a Classic Car? - LIVE at the NEC Classic Motor ShowOn this week's episode of The Driven Podcast, John Marcar, Amy Heynes, and Alex Goy host the first of three episodes from The Birmingham NEC for the Classic Motorshow 2024.In this episode, we address the question: 'What defines a classic car?' We also ask, 'What classic cars are overrated?' and 'Which classic models are underrated?' If you would like to jump into the conversation and offer your input and opinions on anything discussed in this episode, email podcast@driven.site or slip into the DMs._______________________________________________The...
2024-11-2248 minThe Driven PodcastCar Design with Steve SaxtyThis week, on The Driven Podcast, we're joined by the automotive marketing specialist turned author, Steve Saxty.Steve Saxty has spent his professional life as a marketeer for the likes of Ford, Mazda and Porsche and even held an integral role in relaunching Rolls-Royce. In recent years, Steve has utilised his experience and expertise in the motor industry to create a collection of books, each of which delves into the fascinating world of marketing, selling, and, most crucially, designing cars.Steve's books include 'BMW by Design', 'BMW's Hidden Gems', 'Secret Fords...
2024-11-151h 45The Driven PodcastThe Sounds of The Goodwood Revival Meeting 2024This week's episode was recorded at the Goodwood Revival meeting in 2024 and features some truly fantastic sounds, including an eclectic mix of voices and some wonderful car sounds. For the first time ever, our Goodwood episode has also been shot on camera - to see the video, head to youtube.com/@driven.videosJohn Marcar and Miles Lacey dodged the torrential rain for three days and spoke with:Alex Brundle - Tom Ingram - Steve Soper - Amy Heynes - Jake Hill - Sam Hancock - Abbie Eaton - Craig...
2024-11-081h 33The Driven PodcastSEASON 2! - Welcome to the team Alex Goy and Charlotte Vowden!We're back! The Driven Podcast is back for season 2, and with the new season comes new guests, talking topics, live shows and two new hosts. John Marcar is kicking off the new season with our two new voices.For season two, The Driven Podcast officially welcomes Alex Goy and Charlotte Vowden to the hosting team joining John, Amy and Miles. In this episode, John, Charlotte and Alex work through a selection of talking topics, including the new Ferrari hyper car, the new McLaren hyper car and asking if there will be a new Porsche hyper car...
2024-11-011h 37The Driven PodcastKhyzyl Saleem - @the_kyza and Andreas Mindt - Head of Design at VWEnjoy a bonus episode of The Driven Podcast from the GTI Fan Festival in Wolfsburg, Germany. In this two-part 'design special,' John Marcar sits down with two iconic car designers. First up is Khyzyl Saleem, a concept artist who has found fame by showing off his work on Instagram @the_kyza while designing for the likes of EA Games, TWR, Fuze Studios, and more.In the first half of the episode, John and Khyzyl explore the story of 'The Kyza' from his humble beginnings—cutting out paper cars from magazines—to his current status as one...
2024-08-121h 28The Driven Podcast2 Porsche 911s vs 1 Fiat Panda & Some breaking news! (Final Episode of Season 1)It's the last episode of Season 1, and the team has been very busy driving on all sides of the globe. Amy has been battling the mean streets of Greece in a Porsche 911. Miles has been battling the mean streets of Australia in a Porsche 911, and John has been battling the mean streets of Italy in a... Fiat PandaIn addition to the very unbalanced driving comparisons, John has once again fallen in love with our Land Rover Defender thanks to some steel wheels and Falken Tyres and is trying to work out what on earth to do...
2024-06-241h 28The Driven PodcastManiacing in a Suzuki Swift, a new 911 & John's in love with an SUVThis week, on The Driven Podcast, we have a special catch-up episode with a stand-in. Niki Faulkner from Driving Wizards joins John Marcar and Miles Lacey to discuss recent automotive news, have some motorsport chat, and most excitingly, announce a possible new podcast that might be heading your way in the not-too-distant future. Stay tuned for more details!In the episode, Niki, John, and Miles discuss recent events and adventures and also work through some recent news stories, such as the new Porsche 911, the end of the Bugatti Chiron, and a near-endless list of cars and...
2024-06-101h 24The Driven PodcastSteve Soper, Toby Partridge & The Return of a Legendary BMW M3This week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar obsesses over a very special racing car. The car in question is the 1992 winner of the Spa 24 Hours, The BMW Fina BASTOS M3, which the equally legendary Steve Soper drove.Steve Soper is this week's guest alongside ex-business partner turned co-racing driver Toby Partridge to discuss the return and rebirth of such a special car. Steve, Toby, and John Marcar discuss the story behind the car, the iconic race that Steve won in 1992, and the plans for the car moving forward.This podcast is released...
2024-06-0347 minThe Driven PodcastIan Callum and Aleck Jones - CALLUMThis week, on the Driven Podcast, John Marcar and Miles Lacey visit CALLUM in Warwick and meet car design royalty Ian Callum CBE and Aleck Jones.Ian Callum is likely to be a name that needs no introduction thanks to his frankly marvellous portfolio of car designs, including the Ford Puma, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin Vanquish, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar iPace, and the Nissan R390 Le Mans Car (to mention just a tiny handful!).Aleck Jones is the head of design for CALLUM working directly with Ian. Aleck comes from a strong design ba...
2024-05-271h 38The Driven PodcastAdrian Sellers & James Bannister - Royal EnfieldThis week, it's all about the bikes (but not exclusively!), as Amy and John visited Royal Enfield's UK HQ in Leicestershire. Greeting us there and joining us for the podcast episode is designer and head of Custom and Motorsport, Adrian Sellers. Alongside Adrian is James Bannister. James heads up the global creative strategy department, ensuring (in his own words) that the brand stays relevant and does cool things!This recording took place back in a cold and wintery February 2024 (hence the cold weather chat) but is relevant now as we have on test a brand new Ro...
2024-05-201h 24The Driven PodcastTom Ford - Top Gear MagazineTom 'Wookie' Ford is the associate editor of Top Gear Magazine in the UK. He spends his working life travelling the world to capture and create stories for readers of one of the most established car magazines globally and its YouTube channel. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as a result of his frequent adventures, Tom has an arsenal of superb stories to tell.This week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar and Amy Heynes sit down with Tom in his home to catch up on some of the most fun recent adventures and recap some of the times when...
2024-05-131h 36The Driven PodcastDan Prosser - Motoring Journalist and The Intercooler Co-FounderDan Prosser is a motoring journalist and writer famed and haloed for his work as a freelancer and a staff writer for publications such as PistonHeads, The Daily Telegraph, BMW Car Magazine, Performance Car Magazine and, of course, Evo. In 2021, Dan teamed up with fellow motoring journalism royalty Andrew Frankel to launch The Intercooler, the online platform, mobile app and podcast for lovers of car content.In this week's podcast, John Marcar and Miles Lacey chat to Dan and work through his career as a motoring journalist and the journey to starting the now much-loved online platform...
2024-05-061h 44The Driven PodcastFulfilling a dead man's wish… in a Volvo 940John, Amy, and Miles reunite for a catch-up midway through the first season of the new Driven Podcast. In this week's episode, we discuss various topics and questions, including whether or not you can fit a casket in a Volvo 940. Is there any point in Carbon ceramic brakes? Should everyone have experience driving lorries and motorcycles before driving cars?We also worked through some spectacular stories from our listeners from speed awareness courses, with the grand prize for the best prize being awarded to Karl Hill. Links from talking topics: To sp...
2024-04-291h 14The Driven PodcastThe Sounds of Goodwood Members Meeting 81This week's podcast comes to you from the 81st Goodwood Members Meeting, where John Marcar caught up with a collection of iconic people in and around the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit. Amy Heynes joins for the opening and closing of the podcast as she frantically grabs photos from the event as an official photographer for Goodwood.In this 'Sounds of' episode, among some of the most sublime-sounding racing cars, we have the voices of;Charlotte Vowden - Motoring Journalist and Writer (@charlottevowden) | Tom Ingram - Racing Driver (@tomingram80) | Alex Brundle - Racing Driver...
2024-04-2256 minThe Driven PodcastNabil Naamo - The Story of Topaz and the Art of ObsessionTopaz Detailing is a trusted industry brand renowned for being the best of the best in the world of car detailing and paint protection services. From the outside looking in, it would be easy to assume the company was founded with a multi-million-pound financial investment, which immediately got to work on the biggest, best and most exclusive cars in the world; the real story, though, is very humbling.In this week's Podcast Episode, Topaz co-founder Nabil Naamo shares the story of how his now internationally famous company started as two brothers working out the back of...
2024-04-151h 23The Driven PodcastJimmy Broadbent - Online Gaming to Real Life RacingJimmy Broadbent is one of the most universally loved gaming streamers, with millions of viewers and followers worldwide. What makes Jimmy's story so unique is that, as revealed in this episode, he has managed to transition from the virtual racing world to real-life racing with the Praga series, Time Attack, and more.In this week's podcast, Jimmy shares his very raw and real story, including the details of the most challenging times of his life, which led him to focus on gaming and streaming.John Marcar and Miles Lacey discuss Jimmy's life and...
2024-04-081h 31The Driven PodcastAlex Kersten - aka AutoAlexAlex Kersten is a big name in the automotive content creation game, having been the face of Car Throttle for an entire decade. In April 2022, Alex shocked the automotive world by announcing his resignation from Car Throttle to start his own media brand, which we now know as AutoAlex.In this podcast, John Marcar and Alex are reunited as old friends and work colleagues to talk through his career and story, along with Miles Lacey, who enjoyed his first encounter with Alex... It's fair to say that Alex and Miles got on like a house on...
2024-04-011h 45The Driven PodcastJonny Smith - Motoring Journalist, Presenter, Podcaster and YouTuberJonny Smith joins John Marcar and Miles Lacey as our first-ever guest on the all-new Driven Podcast. John and Jonny started talking about sitting down for a podcast together in December 2020, and finally, after four years, it's happened.In this episode, John and Miles work through Jonny's unique, bizarre and, at times, downright ridiculous career as a writer, a journalist and a television presenter before embarking on the work of digital media with his monumentally successful podcast Smith & Sniff and YouTube Channel The Late Brake Show.To enter our competition, visit driven.site/c...
2024-03-251h 50The Driven PodcastBouncy Volvos, Part-Worn Tyres & Finding the 5th dimension via Number Plates (WE'RE BACK!!)Welcome to the all-new Driven Podcast!John, Amy and Miles are finally back with the brand-new Driven Podcast. This week, the trio catch up on the past month's antics and work through some interesting talking topics, including... Amy has bought a new car (spoiler alert, it's in the title), Miles has been researching which Porsche 911 is best, John has been breaking the law and paying the price by enduring a Speed Awareness Course, and Miles gets a rollicking for purchasing part-worn tyres.To enter our competition, visit driven.site/competitionCompetition t...
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drivenchatWhat Happened to Amy Shore?? PLUS listeners lettersIn this week's Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar finally addresses a question many people have been asking; 'What Ever Happened to Amy Shore?'Well, the wait is finally over - she's back! For the first time in more than four months, having been away with a hectic working schedule, Amy is back in the studio, joining John to recap on what's been keeping her busy for the past few months.As well as a good old catch-up, Amy and John address our famous 'listeners letters' segment where we react and respond to...
2022-08-151h 44drivenchatDarren Selig - aka Mr JBR CapitalYou'll be forgiven for thinking the world of finance isn't particularly exciting; however, when finance relates to supercars, hypercars and specialist classic cars, it suddenly starts getting a little more dynamic.This week's guest on The Driven Chat Podcast is Darren Selig, the founder and CCO of JBR Capital, the car finance and loan specialist based in London. Darren sits down with John and Rachael to talk about his career and share many great stories of working in and around the automotive industry.Darren always strived to make finance better for the consumer...
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The Andy Jaye PodcastDavid GandyThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by the one and only David Gandy.Known predominantly for his supermodel career, David Gandy has created his own fashion brand, Wellwear and is a seasoned and well-loved journalist across many outlets. His passion for fashion, style and classic cars reonates with us all, but in this conversation David shares some wise words and insight into his outlook and upbringing. David talks to us about his car restorations and values as well his 'dream drives'. The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by T...
2022-08-0229 mindrivenchatThe Supercar Event at Goodwood with Sporting Bears and The Children's TrustThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar spends the day at the Goodwood Motor Circuit for a charity event called The Supercar Event. The Children's Trust organised the day, and an invitation came our way from the organisation and car club Sporting Bears.The event format is for people to head to the iconic circuit and experience supercars and race cars driving on track; whilst there, visitors can enjoy a ride in their dream cars either on the circuit or out on the public roads with Sporting Bears.In this episode...
2022-08-011h 05The Andy Jaye PodcastOmid DjaliliThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by award-winning comedy legend, Omid Djalili.Omid returns! To recap - he's an actor, a presenter, and a comedian - Omid Djalili is a man that has been making us laugh for a long time. From his roles in some of the biggest Hollywood movies to his sell-out, award-winning stand-up shows, Omid Djalili has previously featured in Gladiator, The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spy Game, The Infidel, and many more to date. Omid Djalili shares some hilarious anecdotes with talk about his...
2022-07-2632 mindrivenchatEnvision Racing - Formula E Team with Sylvain Filippi, Nick Cassidy, Alice Powell and Mike LuggThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Racheal Downie sit with Envision Racing Formula E Team at their headquarters at Silverstone headquarters ahead of the London Formula E race. This special episode features four very different conversations with four very different personalities - each of whom has a very special role to play in the team.First up, John and Rachael speak to the team president and MD, Sylvain Filippi, who shares his fantastic outlook on life and how his outgoing approach to work granted him an extraordinary career.Driver...
2022-07-252h 13drivenchatClaire Johnson aka The Naked Warrior - Fitness and Nutrition expert for racing driversThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar sits down with Claire Johnson, aka The Naked Warrior. Claire is a specialist in fitness and nutrition, supporting racing drivers and race teams with their diet and getting the best out of their performance on track and in the pitlane.Claire offers fascinating insights into foods that can benefit the body and mind for performance and endurance. Aside from the food and fitness, Claire also offers a view of the world of motorsport from a woman's perspective and shares some very personal anecdotes from her working world...
2022-07-1848 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastValtteri BottasRebooting the Andy Jaye podcast once again this week, Andy was joined by the one and only, Valtteri Bottas.The Alfa Romeo Orlen F1 legendary racing driver, Valtteri Bottas, shares some excellent and unexpected anecdotes as well as giving us a fascinating insight into his world, both inside the racing and out. Ambitious and intriguing, in this conversation, Valtteri gives us the back story to the unusual gift he gave to fellow driver Lewis Hamilton, but he also explains the ups and downs he and other drivers have experienced in the racing world, as...
2022-07-1239 mindrivenchatValterri Bottas & Zhou Guanyu from the Silverstone F1 RaceValtteri Bottas & Zhou Guanyu on The Driven Chat Podcast!! This week on the podcast, enjoy the full and uncut conversations from Alfa Romeo Orlen F1 racing drivers Bottas and Guanyu first heard on The Driven Chat Radio Show on talkSPORT.The Valterri Bottas joined Andy Jaye via facetime and Zhou Guanyu sat down in person with John Marcar and Rachael Downie just outside the Silverstone Circuit in the DTO Motorsport Facility. For the first time, you're now able hear the full uncut conversations here on the Driven Chat Podcast.Find the episode in...
2022-07-111h 04drivenchatThe Sounds of Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022Welcome to a very special episode of The Driven Chat Podcast. This week, it's a highlight show recorded at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022. John Marcar and Rachael Downie roam around the Festival to speak to as many personalities as possible.Over the three days, here is who you'll be hearing from in this episode:On day 1: we speak to Zenvo Chairman Jens Sverdrup, Tim Burton (aka Shmee150), content creator Joe Achilles, broadcaster and journalist Quentin Willson, photographer GF Williams, racing drivers Marino Franchitti, Jenson Button, Alex Brundle, Jack Goff PLUS Roger Bailey...
2022-07-041h 52drivenchatBMW Racing Legend - Steve SoperThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Rachael Downie talk to racing legend Steve Soper as part of our celebration of 50 years of BMW M with Partridge BMW, Hampshire.Steve Soper is among the most successful and celebrated saloon racing car drivers of all time and is closely affiliated with BMW racing cars. His motorsport career started in the early 1980s driving for privateer teams before being offered contracts with Austin Rover and later TWR. Eventually, Steves' talent granted him a seat in a BMW factory car, and from there, the rest became...
2022-06-271h 41drivenchatDan Eales Founder of Forza ClientiThis week on the Driven Chat podcast, John Marcar is joined by the founder and director of Forza Clienti, Dan Eales.Dan has worked in car sales from an early age and has a fantastic story of how he went from fixing cars in main dealer service shops to selling supercars at the world's most prestigious Ferrari dealership.In this conversation, Dan shares how his passion for customer service has now led him to start his own company, sourcing and selling luxury sports cars to a discerning clientele.Forza Clienti...
2022-06-2056 mindrivenchatWelcome to the team; Rachael DownieThis week on the Driven Chat podcast, John Marcar sits down with our newest member of the presenting team at Driven - Rachael Downie.Rachael has joined Driven Chat in a timely fashion as our Radio Show finds a new home on talkSPORT2. Rachael's presenting background is heavily motorsport dominated, making her a perfect addition to the Driven Chat team on talkSPORT.In this episode, we dive into Rach's background, her love for motorsport, and how she's ended up where she is today.Find the episode in the usual podcast...
2022-06-1358 mindrivenchatGumball 3000, Ferrari F40 Ownership, Photography & more with Sam Moores This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar is joined by fellow podcaster and old friend Sam Moores. Sam is known by many as a photographer and a YouTuber but is perhaps equally famous as the owner of a world-renowned Blue Ferrari F40.John and Sam first met whilst working on the production and media side of Gumball 3000, travelling the world together on the Gumball 3000 Rally. In this week's podcast, Sam and John share some of their stories of the adventure that is Gumball and pull apart various topics of conversation in and around the...
2022-05-302h 07drivenchatCar Sales & Tales with John McGurk of McGurk Performance CarsThis week on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar sits down with John McGurk, the founder and MD of McGurk Performance cars in Warwickshire.McGurk primarily specialises in selling and servicing Aston Martins, but his journey to where he is now is pretty remarkable, with stints at Ferrari and TWR in Coventry. Naturally, with a varied career and a passion for cars and motorbikes, John has many a story to tell, and in this week's podcast, you're in for a real treat as you're able to hear them all.Find the episode in...
2022-05-231h 38drivenchatFerrari’s ‘Best in the World’ Rob Cole & Chris Mahon at Jardine Colchester FerrariIt isn’t very often you get the chance to sit down with a best in the world award winner in any field, let alone two; however, this week, John Marcar sits down with Ferrari’s best Sales Executive and best technician… and when we say the best - we mean the best - the best in the world! Jardine Colchester Ferrari has the almost unheard of accolade with two Testa Rossa award winners on the payroll. Rob Cole has been a top sales executive with Ferrari every year since 2018 and scooped the top prize as the...
2022-05-161h 12drivenchatGran Turismo in Real Life - with Mike Jordan, CEO of DTO MotorsportImagine turning up to a race track and being given a chance to drive a selection of amazing cars such as a McLaren 720S, a Porsche Cayman GT4 and a BMW M2 Racing Car with no concern about expensive things like fuel consumption and tyre wear. DTO Motorsport is a company that offers a selection of packages that do just that, and recently, John Marcar was invited to Donington Park to experience a DTO Motorsport Day.In this week's episode, John sits down with the company's CEO and founder Mike Jordan as he explains how he...
2022-05-091h 12The Andy Jaye PodcastLou SandersThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by the one and only, Lou Sanders.She is a chaotic and wonderful, multi award-winning comedian who is well-known for, of course, being dangerously funny but also holds a wicked sense of mischief. Lou Sanders has crossed our television screens, as well as having mastered many stand-up comedy tours and a popular podcast.This conversation is both quirky and serious, with Lou Sanders sharing some fascinating thoughts, perceptions, and giggles. Lou is very open with her life and gives a fascinating...
2022-04-2658 mindrivenchatEpisode 100!! Featuring the Goodwood Members Meeting with Bonhams' Paul Darvill, TV's Drew Pritchard & more!Welcome to the 'Hundred Club! Our 100th episode of the Driven Chat Podcast - hosted by John Marcar, Amy Shore and Andy Jaye.In this special episode, John brings you content from the 2022 Goodwood Members Meeting thanks to Bonhams Auctioneers and talks to the head of European Auctions - Paul Darvill, as he explores the Bonhams Marquee ahead of the weekend.Before diving in with Paul, though, John catches up with Andy Jaye and Amy Shore in the studio to reflect on the first 100 episodes giving special thanks to our amazing Driven Chat...
2022-04-251h 25The Andy Jaye PodcastOmid DjaliliThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by award-winning comedy legend, Omid Djalili.He's an actor, a presenter, and a comedian - Omid Djalili is a man that has been making us laugh for a long time. From his roles in some of the biggest Hollywood movies to his sell-out, award-winning stand-up shows, Omid Djalili has previously featured in Gladiator, The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spy Game, The Infidel, and many more to date. Omid has performed to some of the greatest names, as well as featuring alongside Whoopi Goldberg and also...
2022-04-1955 mindrivenchatGlobal Explorers Elspeth Beard & Jacqui FurneauxEvery podcast we record is noteworthy for its own reason, but every so often, we hit the record button and what follows is something extra-extra special. This week's Driven Chat Podcast is absolutely definitely 'extra-extra special.Elspeth Beard and Jacqui Furneaux have both embarked on international adventures on two wheels. Elspeth circumnavigated the world as a young 23-year-old on her BMW, crossing continents, exploring unknown territories and facing multiple challenges along the way. Jacqui didn't embark on her journey until a little later in life, however, the adventure was ambitious for many different reasons. Jacqui purchased...
2022-04-181h 25The Andy Jaye PodcastDr Rangan ChatterjeeThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee.Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a remarkable man who has dedicated his life to the health, well-being, and happiness of others. With his primary career as a doctor, but then also by the power of television and the associated fame, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has reached millions of people with his TV shows, chart-topping podcast, and his best-selling books. In this conversation, Dr Rangan Chatterjee discusses his new book, Happy Mind, Happy Life, which explores the theme of happiness...
2022-04-121h 29drivenchat'LIVE' from The Lotus Eletre LaunchWe do love a Lotus launch! We were present for the launch of the Lotus Emira in 2021 and were delighted to be welcomed back by Lotus for the launch of their latest car, the Eletre.The Lotus Eletre is Lotus' first-ever SUV model, and they have gone in with a bang! The Eletra is a Hyper-SUV promising super-fast charging and performance capabilities, including a 0-60mph launch in under 3 seconds.Just like at the Emira launch, our in-house broadcaster Andy Jaye was there to present the car to the world alongside Julia Hardy...
2022-04-111h 17The Andy Jaye PodcastMatt TebbuttThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by Chef, Matt Tebbutt.Matt Tebbutt is a man that has been on our screens for a decent chunk of time now; we know him as the host of Saturday Kitchen and a plethora of other shows, but first and foremost he has excelled in his career as a Chef. Matt talks us through his preferences across all of the glorious food, as well as explaining some excellent anecdotes including his first interaction and experience working for famed Chef, Marco Pierre White. Matt...
2022-04-0559 mindrivenchatA Celebration of Classic Cars with Charlotte Vowden, Fuzz Townshend, Marc Elvis Priestley, Mike Brewer & Ant AnsteadThis week's podcast is a collection of conversations recorded at The Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC. These interviews were originally recorded for our radio show; however, we've decided to include them here on the podcast for your listening pleasure too.First up, we talk to Charlotte Vowden, a writer and journalist who has transitioned into the world of automotive thanks to her wonderful MG MGA classic car left to her by her late grandfather. Charlotte shares a brief overview of her journey and talks about the significance of classic cars to her.
2022-04-041h 26The Andy Jaye PodcastBilly DuffyThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by The Cult's lead guitarist, Billy Duffy.Described by many as 'the greatest guitarist of all time', Billy talks about the band - The Cult. Billy has been a part of the band for more than 37 years and unsurprisingly, he has some truly special stories to share. With the rockstar lifestyle often being associated with the famous three words: sex, drugs, and rock and roll, Billy gives a brilliant insight into the truth and reality from his own experience. In this week's conversation...
2022-03-3148 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastJoanna PageThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by the one and only, Joanna Page.Best known for gracing our screens as Stacey in the popular sitcom Gavin & Stacey, Joanna also played the role of a pornstar in the famed movie Love Actually along with many other roles. Joanna is also a presenter on ITV's The Pet Show accompanied by Dermot O'Leary.In this week's conversation, Joanna talks about her life as a mother to four children and shares many wonderful anecdotes about their family life. Joanna talks presenting, discusses how...
2022-03-2930 mindrivenchatLiteLok Inventor Neil BarronHave you ever wanted to hear about the inner workings of an inventor?? This week we're still at Baffle Haus, but this time, we're talking to a man that has invented something to keep our bikes out of the hands of thieves. Neil Barron is an award-winning inventor who has worked with and for brands such as Guinness, Fender Guitars, Lego Futura, Thermos and Boots.Neil is now working on an essential piece of hardware to keep our beloved pushbikes and motorbikes safe from anyone that might want to steal them. The product is called LiteLok...
2022-03-281h 16The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Keith DuffyThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by the insightful and fascinating man, Keith Duffy.Keith is a man that has entertained us for over 25 years and is greatly known for being a founding member of one of the most successful boy bands of all time, Boyzone. Keith also went on to become an actor starring in the British soap opera, Coronation Street.In this week's conversation, Keith discusses his ongoing and inspiring campaign for children with learning difficulties, as well as the realities of fame. Alongside this, Keith shares...
2022-03-221h 04drivenchatHappy Birthday Baffle Haus - featuring Sam Daymond & Andrew SalterThis week's Driven Chat Podcast has a two-wheeled theme as John Marcar, and Amy Shore record from the motorcycle meet up location, Baffle Hause in Monmouthshire, Wales.Our guests this week are brand founders Andrew Salter and Sam Daymond, who created Baffle Culture as a social media profile whilst at university together. Later, thanks to the community around the subject matter, Baffle Culture achieved a physical presence as Baffle Haus. Andy and Sam share their story of how the brand began and how it evolved into premises. We also hear how the two may have ended...
2022-03-211h 13The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Kate HumbleThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy has a fascinating conversation with national treasure, Kate Humble.A hugely established television presenter, Kate is known for shows including Top Gear and Tomorrow's World, as well as a whole host of nature-based shows including Springwatch and Countryfile. Now, Kate can be seen on Escape To The Farm and Coastal Britain and Kate also has a cookbook available - Home Cooked: Recipes from the Farm. In this episode, Kate discusses her incredible life and career in television as well as life on the farm and...
2022-03-151h 22drivenchat Auto Artists For Ukraine - PLUS - Listeners Letters with Amy & JohnThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, we have a show of two parts. Firstly, John and Amy are joined by the two founders of Auto Artists For Ukraine; Jonny Ambrose and Rev. Adam Gompertz.In the first part of the podcast, Jonny and Adam talk about their reasoning for coming together for such a vital cause and share how everyone listening can get involved and support their charity efforts.In the second part, John and Amy catch up on their recent news, recent drives and recent events they have attended. We also...
2022-03-131h 36drivenchatPraga Cars Special with Jay Morton, Ben Collins, Mark Harrison, Jimmy Broadbent & Gordie MutchThis week it's a Praga Cars special where we include five conversations in one podcast. Following an invite from Praga to attend the pre-season test day at Silverstone, John Marcar is in conversation with;Ex SAS soldier turned racing driver, Jay MortonRacing driver and previous 'Top Gear Stig', Ben CollinsManaging Director of Praga Cars, Mark HarrisonYouTube Creator and now racing Driver, Jimmy BroadbentRacing Driver, Gordie MutchJay Morton joins John to talk about his second year driving for Praga and what it's like being teamed up with 'The Stig'. Ben Collins...
2022-03-061h 39The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Spencer MatthewsThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy has an open and honest conversation with the very charming, Spencer Matthews.From the high levels of drama, being pitted as 'the handsome bad boy' in the show, Made In Chelsea, to a thoughtful and prominent business leader and family man. Spencer discusses the transition from his early showbiz days, the impact of social media, and why he made the decision to step away from the reality TV show. 'A man transformed'; successful entrepreneur, Spencer, explains the thought behind his new exciting business, CleanCo, he...
2022-03-011h 03drivenchatBecky Evans | aka QueenB92Becky Evans is our latest guest on The Driven Chat Podcast, and this week, she's in conversation with John Marcar and Amy Shore. Becky is a television presenter and YouTube creator with a strong social following as QueenB. In this conversation, Becky shares how her 'forward' personality has allowed her to excel in an industry with little more than just an initial interest. Starting in the world of fashion PR, Becky began to create her own content on YouTube before being discovered by Red Bull, where she presented and hosted content on behalf o...
2022-02-281h 37The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Ella HendersonThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy brings to you a conversation with singing sensation, Ella Henderson. Ella rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on the X Factor at 16 years old, after which she was signed by Simon Cowell's label. Ella proceeded to achieve a number one hit song and album in 2014, Ghost, and now Ella speaks to Andy about her much anticipated second album release that has been seven years in the writing. Ella openly discusses her incredible highs, the lows and the pressures throughout her life and career so far...
2022-02-2256 mindrivenchatSam Fane | Seen Through GlassSam Fane is known to his many hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers as 'Seen Through Glass', and this week, he's our guest on The Driven Chat Podcast in conversation with John Marcar and Amy Shore. What started as a side hustle whilst working in the busy world of media PR soon transformed into a job and lifestyle that involved Sam travelling the world and documenting his love of cars for the world to see on youtube and his social media feeds. In this conversation with Amy and John, Sam breaks down so...
2022-02-211h 44The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Paul CattermoleThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast - episode 101 - Andy has a fascinating, open, and honest chat with Paul Cattermole. This is a conversation that is both deep and insightful with Paul who opens up about his highs, lows, and new ventures, with a truly engrossing story to tell. He went from instant fame and overnight success with one of the biggest pop bands of our generation, S Club 7, to bankruptcy. Paul then had a total reset of his life, discovering and honing his passion and gifted skills as a...
2022-02-181h 09The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Harry HillThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast - episode 100 - Andy welcomes a very special guest, the one and only, Harry Hill. Harry discusses his upcoming tour taking place later this year as well as his upcoming performance at the Park Theatre in a show called Whodunnit [unrehearsed 2].Best known for TV Burp and the voice of You've Been Framed, Harry Hill has filled many homes with brilliant stand-up comedy, following a few years of training as a medical doctor. Harry discusses his huge successes and hilarious anecdotes from his epic live performances....
2022-02-1557 mindrivenchatBuy a Classic Car & Drive it!! with Harvey Window - Lowe ClassicsImagine stepping away from a comfortable and stable job and starting up a specialist classic car dealership, just as a global pandemic is unfolding.This week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar talks to Harvey Window, one of the directors of Lowe Classics based out of Baffle Haus in Monmouthshire. Lowe Classics offer attainable classic cars with examples ranging from everyday favourites like Mini's and MG through to the weird and wonderful like a 1971 Dastun 240z Irmscher racing car. These guys specialise in 'the special'.In this conversation, John talks to Harvey...
2022-02-141h 04The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Jez BondThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy brings in a remarkable man who is not only the Artistic Director of the Park Theatre but he also came up with the idea of building the theatre in Finsbury Park; the man in question, Jez Bond. The creator of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], Jez Bond gives us a fascinating insight into the thought process behind the celebrity-filled parody production that has been created as a charity fundraiser for Park Theatre. Jez also graces us with wisdom and perspective in relation to the world of showbiz; the why's and the...
2022-02-1044 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Clive AndersonThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy is in conversation with the brilliant, revered but also terrifying celebrity interviewer, Clive Anderson. A barrister by training, Clive is best known for being an award-winning, versatile broadcaster and comedy writer. Reflecting on days from popular shows including 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', 'Clive Anderson Talks Back', 'Clive Anderson All Talk', and more from his wonderful repertoire, Clive also discusses his return to the stage. The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. Contact the show...
2022-02-0843 mindrivenchatCar Stunts and Safety with Andy HarrissChances are, if you have enjoyed a variety of TV shows, viral videos and movies featuring driving stunts or precision driving, you will have seen the work of this weeks guest on The Driven Chat Podcast. Andy Harriss is the brains behind keeping things safe in the world of car stunts and driving. Having worked on productions including BBC Top Gear, The Fast and Furious movies and Mission Impossible films, Andy is undoubtedly at the top of his game.In this week's conversation, Andy unpicks his career and talks to John Marcar and A...
2022-02-071h 26The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Ken HomThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is joined by the Master of the Wok, Ken Hom.In this week's conversation, we discuss Chinese New Year and entering the Year of the Tiger. Alongside this, Ken talks us through his extraordinary life, career, and inspiration. Not only is he the ultimate force-for-good, but he is also a man of wise words; he shares with us his incredible values and words that we can all live by.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand...
2022-02-011h 00drivenchatRev Adam Gompertz - From Car Design to ClergyThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Amy Shore talk to Rev Adam Gompertz - also known as; Revs Art.Adam Gompertz started his career as a Psychiatric nurse before exploring his passion for drawing cars by becoming a car designer for MG Rover and Rolls-Royce. Later in his career, Adam received his calling to be a Church of England Vicar but didn't want to turn his back on the automotive world he'd grown to love.In this conversation, John and Amy unpick Adams timeline and explore his working life's...
2022-01-311h 29The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Rebecca AdlingtonThis week on the Andy Jaye podcast, Andy is in conversation with Olympian Rebecca Adlington. Rebecca is best known for winning two gold medals in the Beijing Olympics and later for her triumph in the 2012 London Olympics taking home two bronze medals.Later in her career, Rebecca has spoken openly about her own mental health inspiring others to reflect on the often opinionated world of social media. Rebecca has also been a star on our TV screens on shows such as I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and is a regular BBC commentator and...
2022-01-2549 mindrivenchatJames Cameron - CEO of Mission MotorsportThis week on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar sits down with his old friend James 'Jim' Cameron to talk about Mission Motorsport, the company he founded ten years ago whilst serving in the British Army as a commander of the Tank Regiment. James assembled a small team of like-minded individuals and took it upon himself to ensure that members of his own regiment had a 'next step' following their career in the armed forces and transitioning into civilian life and what ended up forming was a powerhouse of a charity and a community we all n...
2022-01-241h 17The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Ex SAS - Des PowellThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy is in conversation with Ex SAS soldier Des Powell on the subject of his new book SAS Bravo Three Zero.Bravo Three Zero is a story written by Des about his troop on operation in the Gulf War in the early 1990s, which involved infiltrating Iraqi missile groups to reduce the possibility of Israeli involvement in the conflict.As well as discussing his book, Des shares some of the most incredible stories about his operations in the Gulf war, and other tours and conflicts with...
2022-01-181h 15drivenchatThe Excitement of Auctions with Nick Whale - Silverstone AuctionsNick Whale is the founder and managing director of Silverstone Auctions and comes from a family background of selling prestigious cars in the West Midlands of England.In this week's podcast hosted by John Marcar & Amy Shore, Nick talks about his history of working in the motor trade industry, starting as a salesman for highstreet car dealerships and building his career to be part of his fathers motor group before then running his own franchises with the likes of F1 Champion racing driver Damon Hill, all before having a go at the marvellous world of auctioneering.
2022-01-171h 01The Andy Jaye PodcastHalf an hour with Elliot CowanElliot Cowan is our third and final guest of the 2:22 A Ghost Story three-part podcast special. Elliott, who plays Sam in the play, talks about the incredible production as well as some of his recent roles in films that have led him to rub shoulders with some film, TV, and musical icons.Catch the other two '2:22' conversations published earlier this week with Stephanie Beatriz and Giovanna Fletcher.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the show...
2022-01-1331 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastHalf an hour with Giovanna FletcherGiovanna Fletcher is the second in our 2:22 A Ghost Story - 3 part podcast special, following Stephanie Beatriz (released yesterday) and ahead of Elliot Cowan, which comes out tomorrow.In this 30 minute chat with Andy, Giovanna also opens up about her role as a busy parent around her fun but hectic family life and shares some wonderful insights into how she deals with the balance of family and work life.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the show...
2022-01-1233 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastHalf an hour with Stephanie BeatrizStephanie Beatriz is known by many as Rosa in the hit US comedy TV show Brooklyn 99 but has also featured as a voice in the new Disney film; Encanto.Stephanie is the first of three guests in a 3 part special for The Andy Jaye Podcast, all focussed around a new West End production called 2:22 A Ghost Story. Beatriz has a starring role in the spine-tingling super-natural thriller, showing in the Gielgud Theatre in London.In this conversation, Beatriz talks about her role in 2:22 but also talks about her time as Rosa on Brooklyn 99...
2022-01-1135 mindrivenchatDavid Lillywhite - Magneto MagazineDavid Lillywhite is the founder and Editorial Director of Magneto Magazine, a quarterly printed magazine for the discerning motorist. This week, he's our podcast guest in conversation with Amy Shore and John Marcar.Before Magneto, David was involved in launching other publications and websites such as Octane Magazine, Bike Magazine, and Auto Classics. In this conversation, David talks us through his career in publishing, from the early days when he worked for publishing companies to what led him to found his very own publications and businesses.In this chat, David shares his love...
2022-01-101h 13The Andy Jaye PodcastUnexpected Anecdotes of 2021In the second of our seasonal highlight specials this week, we bring you a collection of clips from recordings in 2021. All of these conversations in their entirety can be found by searching through the back catalogue of episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts. In this weeks episode, we hear from; comedian, actor and writer Danny Wallace, Leigh Francis character, Keith Lemon, actor Michael Sheen, comedian, writer and actor Harry Enfield, actor Timothy Spall, fitness guru Joe Wicks, oscar-winning actress Olivia Coleman and Hollywood superstar Liam Neeson.From Andy and the team behind t...
2022-01-0456 mindrivenchatLewis Warren - Takona #ITSOKTOTLKThis week on the Driven Chat podcast John Marcar and Amy shore talk to Lewis Warren, founder and owner of Takona - a clothing brand with a twist. Takona is a brand that encourages people to talk #ITSOKTOTLK and focuses on the importance of openly discussing mental health. Cars are the catalyst to Takonas operation, with meets, gatherings, and drive-outs organised in collaboration with the brand.In this conversation, John and Amy talk to Lewis about his motivation in starting the brand, the importance of mental health openness and offer some personal insights i...
2022-01-031h 04The Andy Jaye PodcastMental Health Matters 2021Seasons greetings to all Andy Jaye podcast listeners. Here is the first of two seasonal specials. The first of the seasonal specials features some of the most poignant mental health conversations Andy has had with his guests in 2021. In this episode, you will hear from; Pop star and model Frankie Bridge, Actor and writer Robert Webb, musician and producer Professor Green, author, actress and singer Terri White, SAS Who Dares win star and author Jason 'Foxy' Fox, singer James Arthur and best-selling author Matt Haig.We hope that you find these conversations inspiring and helpful, and...
2021-12-281h 35drivenchat"Can I afford a Ferrari F40 yet?" with John Mayhead - HagertyJohn Mayhead is the editor of the UK Hagerty Price Guide and has the enviable task of tracking and reporting classic car values on behalf of the insurance and automotive lifestyle brand, Hagerty.This incredible job brings with it some incredible stories, many of which you'll hear in this chat. Be warned; the episode brings some bittersweet emotions, such as John Marcar's realisation that he probably won't ever be able to afford a Ferrari F40. Amy also attempts some accidental insider trading (almost! - don't worry, legal folk - it doesn't work!)Get...
2021-12-271h 25The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Sean PaulMusician mega-star Sean Paul is this weeks guest on The Andy Jaye Podcast. Sean Paul is known globally as a singer, songwriter and producer with hit albums including Stage One, Dutty Rock and The Trinity.In this open conversation, Sean shares his journey to stardom going as far back as his childhood years. Sean talks about his career in music and shares some frankly incredible stories about some of the amazing people he has worked with over the years.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex...
2021-12-211h 00The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Ching He Huang MBEThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, Andy talks to the TV chef, author and entrepreneur Ching He Huang MBE.Ching opens up about her incredible life and career in this inspiring and even spiritual conversation. She has written more than ten cookery books achieving 'best seller' status, has appeared on our televisions as a celebrity chef, and recently received an MBE from Windsor Palace from HRH Princess Anne.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the show...
2021-12-141h 10The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with ExampleElliot Gleave, aka Example, joins Andy for the entire hour, and we believe that this could be a firm favourite for AJ Podcast fans!Elliot joined Andy whilst in hotel quarantine, having just returned home to Australia from the UK. In this open chat, Elliot shows how profound a thinker he is with an inspiring, refreshing and genuinely entertaining outlook on life. Regardless of your taste in music, we're certain you'll end this conversation being a fan of the man.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a...
2021-12-071h 16The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Katie MeluaKatie Melua is the latest guest on the Andy Jaye Podcast. The sensational singer-songwriter joins Andy for the second time for a deep dive conversation into her career, her life and her music.In this chat, Katie shares her inspiring outlook on the world and touches on the importance of talking openly about mental health, which was a key feature in her last conversation with Andy last summer. Katie also talks about her spiritual connection with music and how her music has acted as a healing tool to love, loss and separation.The...
2021-11-301h 02The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with James ArthurThe latest guest on the Andy Jaye Podcast is singer/songwriter James Arthur. James shot to stardom after winning the X Factor in 2021 and immediately excelled into a thriving international career.In this conversation, James opens up with some deep and meaningful chat about his childhood challenges and difficulties and shares his journey with coping and embracing his success and fame.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the show, email hello@drivenchat.com. Find our entire back...
2021-11-231h 09The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Author Matt HaigThis week on the Andy Jaye Podcast, we're back with a full 60-minute chat this week, and the guest is author Matt Haig.Matt Haig is an award-winning best-selling author with books such as The Midnight Library, Reasons to Stay Alive, How to Stop Time and The Humans. He's also written a collection of incredible children's books too.Matt joins Andy for a conversation about his new book 'The Comfort Book', but he also recaps some of the most significant, happy and challenging chapters in his life, resulting in some pretty deep and...
2021-11-161h 03The Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Celebrity Chef James MartinCelebrity chef James Martin joins Andy Jaye this week for the Andy Jaye Podcast. In this conversation, James talks about his life as a chef and a popular television host - first appearing on our TV's in 1996 on shows such as 'Ready, Steady, Cook' eventually leading up to his own popular show, 'James Martin's Saturday Morning.'In this chat, James talks about his new book, aptly named 'Butter' in which he talks about cooking with the much-loved ingredient.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex...
2021-11-021h 08The Andy Jaye PodcastAn hour with Mark ClattenburgThis week's guest on the Andy Jaye Podcast is premier league goalkeeper turned referee Mark Clattenburg.Mark Clattenburg has recently written a new book titled 'The Whistle Blower' in which he talks about his career as both a player and a referee on the football pitch. As well as several impressive professional accolades, Mark also carries some elements of controversy with his outspoken approach to industry colleagues and personal reputation.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the...
2021-10-2658 minThe Andy Jaye PodcastAn Hour with Tito JacksonTito Jackson comes from quite possibly the most famous musical family in the world, and this week, he's the guest on The Andy Jaye Podcast.Tito joins Andy to talk about his life and career in the spotlight as part of the Jackson 5 and his life as a successful solo artist too. In this chat, Tito opens up about some of the highlights and controversies of his life.The Andy Jaye Podcast is produced by The Driven Media Group - a Paramex Digital brand. If you would like to contact the show, email...
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