Phil McGovern on Starting Caffeine & Machine, Angry Local Residents and Overseas Plans
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with Phil McGovern, the visionary behind Caffeine & Machine, at one of his latest venues—The Bowl. Phil opens up about the brand’s journey from a café in Dubai to a cultural movement that bridges automotive enthusiasm, community, and lifestyle.They dig into the origins of Caffeine & Machine and the story behind each location, the uphill battles with local councils and communities, Phil’s automotive love affair with Jaguar and what the future holds for C&M, including a possible international expansion.-Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your Jaltest order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry.https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/Phil McGovern:https://www.instagram.com/philmcgovern/Caffeine & Machinehttps://www.instagram.com/caffeineandmachine/https://caffeineandmachine.com/The Cult of Machine:https://www.instagram.com/thecultofmachine/https://www.thecultofmachine.com/--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
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Paul Wallace: The Real Story Behind Supercars of London
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Paul Wallace, the creator of Supercars of London, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the real journey behind his success. From spotting Lamborghinis in Knightsbridge as a teenager to buying his own before turning 25, Paul shares the highs, lows, and everything in between.We dive into how he funded his first Audi R8, building a YouTube empire before it was cool, what it really costs to own a Lamborghini Gallardo & Murciélago, YouTube burnout, public pressure & stepping back from the grind, the golden era of car YouTube – road trips, friendships, and rivalries, why his life felt like a real-life Need for Speed and valuable life lessons on passion, balance and redefining success.*Thanks to Paul for coming on the podcast!*Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your Jaltest order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry.https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/Supercars of London (Paul Wallace):https://www.instagram.com/supercarsoflondon/https://www.instagram.com/wallacepjw/https://www.youtube.com/@supercarsoflondon/https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSupercarsofLondon/wall/--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
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WelderFabber Shares His Story - His Father, Lessons in Business & Clashing With The Mafia
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by WelderFabber (AKA Barry Martin or Baz) at his fabrication workshop in Preston, where he shares his story for the first time on any podcast. He talks about how he learned to weld from a very young age, how his Father taught him everything he knows and what it was like, tragically, losing him. He also discusses starting a business at 21 and the series of events that led to it ultimately failing, and the hard lessons he learned from that. He tells the shocking story of getting into an altercation with the mafia while on holiday in Marbella when he was younger, leaving him hospitalised. And finally, talks about the success that his business has seen over the years, including his proudest jobs.*Thanks to WelderFabber for coming on the podcast!*Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your Jaltest order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry.https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/WelderFabber:https://www.instagram.com/welderfabber/https://www.youtube.com/@welderfabberhttps://welderfabber.com/--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
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Every Trade Chris on How He Built His Business & The Worst Loss He's Ever Made!
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Chris Shaw from Every Trade, where he tells us the full, unfiltered story of how he started his company, including the mistakes he's made along the way and some of the biggest losses he's made. He also talks about his upbringing – from growing up poor to living in his dream house, entrepreneurship, and how he views his neurodiversity as a strength in business. He also gets personal, telling us about his previous marriage, relationship with his Father and how seeking therapy changed his life. It's an insightful episode, so stick around till the end!*Thanks to Chris for coming on the podcast!*Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your Jaltest order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry.https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/Every Trade:https://www.everytrade.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/every_trade/https://www.youtube.com/@Every_Trade--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
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Marc 'Elvis' Priestley on The Worst Wheeler Dealers Build & Being an F1 Mechanic for McLaren
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter, F1 broadcaster and former F1 mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley. He talks us through his career, telling us the story of how he got into F1 as the lead mechanic for McLaren, and then after leaving, how he got into being a presenter for Wheeler Dealers, meeting Mike for the first time. He shares with us some amazing (and funny) stories of working with F1 legends like Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton, to name just a few, along with some incredible insight into the automotive industry as a whole. Stay till the end - it's a good one!*Thanks to Marc for coming on the podcast!*If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your Jaltest order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry.https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/Marc 'Elvis' Priestley:https://www.instagram.com/f1elvis/https://www.instagram.com/marc_priestley/https://www.youtube.com/c/F1ElvisPitlane Life Lessons Podcast:https://shows.acast.com/pitlane-life-lessons--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
Welcome to Talkin' Shop, the podcast where hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with creators, entrepreneurs and entertainers across the vehicle industry to dig deep into their journeys, challenges, and successes. Whether you're here for laughs, inspiration, or just to hear from people who’ve been through it, you've found your tribe.To watch the video version, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X
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