
Smith and Sniff
byJonny Smith and Richard Porter
ComedyImprovLeisureAutomotive
TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 404
Bring back bodyroll
After driving the new Jag, Richard has an idea for a campaign. Also in this episode, scorpions and The Scorpions, the new Renault Twingo, a lost dressing gown, using a hearse as an advert, this podcast taking over Wilcox and Eagle, the FBS Census, whether or not you’d own a Cadillac, and major new info about caravanners and the A1. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by carandclassic.com...
Published: Apr 6, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 51s
Episode 403
OTOSOT 96
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about what you’d do on You Bet! to show off car skills, the worst thing seen at a car wash, the best door handles, and are there any memorable car ads any more? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 34m 19s
Episode 402
Wastress
Jonny’s brother has invented a new word. Also in this episode, LeBaron James, American words that sound French, a new game involving Car & Classic, brine tycoons, driving some old Jags and the new one, Suzi Quatro’s driving test, ODB and ODB, and the scariness mismatch between mods and rockers. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by carandclassic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 36s
Episode 401
OTOSOT 95
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about being cruel to cars out of spite, strange gauges and the worst special edition options, plus a Belgian listener explains what the name of this spin-off sounds like in Flemish. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com To get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring got to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Mar 27, 2026Duration: 33m 43s
Episode 400
Herr Fünf
Jonny and Richard discuss a needlessly specific BMW specialist. Also in this, the 400th episode of Smith and Sniff (but also, not), who’s got the Lotus Evora, simple cars, follow-up on a listener’s crash story, bad news about Eagle, cars v planes, an encounter in Five Guys, the new BMW i3 and various Ken Lees. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 58m 50s
Episode 399
OTOSOT 94
In a Top Gear special, Richard answers listener’s questions about the red cars in the TG titles, yellow snow, the Aston V12 Vantage film, door opening rude words gags, forfeit cars and the old Top Gear annuals. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 29m 19s
Episode 398
Cars and coughing
Jonny and Richard have some new car event ideas. Also in this episode, the strange experience of being a foot passenger on a car ferry, car bras, MOT time for Richard’s Honda Beat, the answer to the current pothole problem, Defender issues, getting sponsored by HIAB, achieving a state of zen-like calm in a B&Q, DIY competence, and the Dacia Striker. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 58m 41s
Episode 397
OTOSOT 93
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the next content car for YouTubers, swapping a hot hatch for a fast saloon, special cars in boring specs, the future of fast estates, and celebrities you wouldn’t buy a car from. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 35m 17s
Episode 396
Bikers and goths
Jonny and Richard are in Matlock Bath in Derbyshire enjoying its two most abundant things. Also in this episode, monkey puzzle trees, pangolin dust, Great British Car Journey, letting a falcon out for a plop, various Zoes, Burton Coggles and Walton Goggins, pre-war jaw, a Star Wars Celica, dry slaps and wet storage, sitting on a Gold Wing, and coupe wars in Small Prophets. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See a...
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 48s
Episode 395
OTOSOT 92
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about the most embarrassing thing you’ve accidentally done to someone else’s car, another Miami Vice car conundrum, the police car you’d most like to be arrested in, and cars for heavy snow. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 34m 31s
Episode 394
Fire horse
Jonny is excited by the Chinese new year. Also in this episode, an appeal for an Audi quattro, Jarvis Cocker’s American car, having a V8 at 19, the return of Vanwall, buying Austin Rover, sponsoring a roundabout, tortoise news, Hairy’s Garage, how Smith and Sniff almost killed a listener, hatred of limited run Black Editions, the cheapest of brown cars, Tamiya brings back some classics, and whatever happened to proper motorsport sponsors? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to sm...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 8s
Episode 393
OTOSOT 91
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Wu-Tang Clan people carriers, a need to be the only one in the car park, weak excuses for selling or swapping cars, and what would have happened if BMW hadn’t bailed on Rover? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 35m 56s
Episode 392
Pin drop car rescue
Jonny and Richard have a new idea for a TV show. Also in this episode, large car parts in the undergrowth, 4th July car throwing, staring out of train windows, Jonny’s stranded Insight, car-to-car comms in the 80s, watching the last Defender come off the line, smoking Michael McDonald, Jag XJs in staring roles, and giveaway exhausts in films and TV shows. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.comTo get 10 percent off any ord...
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 0s
Episode 391
OTOSOT 90
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about whether old cars make you more attractive, a new car for ageing parents, cars with known faults and how long you tolerate them, and car movie scenes you’d like to recreate. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Feb 20, 2026Duration: 35m 51s
Episode 390
Charity shop trousers
Jonny and Richard recount their Glasgow live show since they accidentally forgot to record it. Also in this episode, getting a lift home from a former police officer in a Berlingo, A110s under 30 grand, Herb Alpert’s Alpen Alpine, a new rival for Celica lady, teachers in very thick perfume, a conspiracy theory cab driver, the interior of the new Ferrari Luce, a strange news story about a port drinker, vague insurance details, never bothered me car ads, and bringing drat back.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo...
Published: Feb 16, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 44s
Episode 389
OTOSOT 89
Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about swapping an Up for a Leaf, unglamorous cars in songs, covering up painful car expenses, Microsoft OTSOT, a VX220 dilemma, and private plates that anger you. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Feb 13, 2026Duration: 34m 24s
Episode 388
How the new Grand Tour presenters were chosen
Richard reveals his involvement in finding new hosts for The Grand Tour. Also in this episode, a real Magic Tree, getting trapped on the Isle of Man, mouse Uber, Merlin Purple and John the Dog, a strange bathroom sign, the end of the Lexus LC, a listener’s Nissan Leaf burnout, and how to behave like an absolute sleeve in a petrol station. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 56m 43s
Episode 387
OTOSOT 88
In this episode of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about car brands in songs, essential mods for older cars, a fun car for two 21 year olds, and a two car garage for a Bangle fan. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Feb 6, 2026Duration: 33m 14s
Episode 386
But it's never bothered me
Jonny and Richard discuss a used car ad trope. Also in this episode, Magic Trees and adult dancers, an unusual necklace, Bassie & Adriaan and their Prelude, a shout out for merch designers, an AI-altered car advert, the podcast Saab going for an MOT, rumours that Jaguar Land Rover is to assembly cars for a Chinese company, and the imminent death of the Tesla Model S. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To get 10 percent off...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 7s
Episode 385
OTOSOT 87
In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a nice-sounding car for an 18-year-old, sorting the wheels on an old Fiesta, rare but nobody cares car search spikes, and the royal family and Top Gear. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 31m 12s