AutoAlex on The Backlash For Buying His Dream Car | EP47
In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with YouTuber Alex Kersten (AutoAlex) — the man who walked away from the hugely successful Car Throttle to build his own automotive empire. Alex opens up about the pressure of going solo, what it was like to launch AutoAlex Cars and hit over 300,000 subscribers in just three weeks, and how he almost gave it all up before it even began. He talks candidly about the backlash from fans when he bought a “too nice” car (yep- the Porsche Macan story!), why he sold it, and how he’s learned from his mistakes.We also chat about restoring forgotten classics, dream road trips, the magic of old-school motoring, and how he and his team are shaping the next generation of British car shows. This one’s packed with laughs, honesty, nostalgia and some home truths about YouTube life, the car scene, and what success really means.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/-Alex Kersten:https://www.youtube.com/@AutoalexCarshttps://www.youtube.com/@Autoalexv2https://www.youtube.com/@AutoAlexPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/autoalex/https://www.facebook.com/people/Autoalex-Alex-Kersten/100076398660374/#https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/JJEG84DBd88--*Follow us on social media:*Talkin’ Shop Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse Diagnostics:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/-YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfCF-Ws2dlIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbX1V46I9LQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7hq_4mhRc4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zptUEj-E13E
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Taylor from AutoAlex on The Road Trip That Broke Him | EP46
In this episode of Talkin’ Shop we’re joined by Taylor from TaylorMade Cars & AutoAlex, the man who went from fixing cars in a leaky chicken shed to becoming one of YouTube’s most-loved mechanics. Taylor opens up about how it all started, selling a £25 BMW that changed his life, meeting Alex Kirsten in a Costco car park, and how one unplanned video became a 1.8 million view viral hit. He shares the real side of YouTube: the stress, the pressure, and the sleepless nights trying to finish builds before road trips, including the emotional story of the one car that broke him. You’ll also hear hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, from cake-covered workshops to unforgettable road trip chaos across Europe. If you love cars and honest conversations about success, burnout, and passion, this episode is a must-listen.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/-Taylor Hetherington:https://www.instagram.com/taylorhetherington_/https://www.instagram.com/taylormadecarsandclassics/https://www.youtube.com/@taylormadecarsofficial--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/SLCOK5N1Sy8--*Follow us on social media:*Talkin’ Shop Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse Diagnostics:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/-YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mztv1NqZH1chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULTHfZCgTb0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m3mk9dn_GYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efc3It_51rc
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David Crossley on How He Lost His Dream Job + CRAZY India Stories | EP45
In this episode of the Talkin' Shop Podcast, we sit down with trucker, social media star and all-around funnyman, David Crossley. He fills us in on the ups and downs in his life over the last two years since he originally joined us on the podcast. He talks about how he lost his dream job at United Autosports (McLaren), giving us the full, unfiltered story on why he was let go and how it affected him personally. He also shares with us some unbelievable, hilarious and unhinged stories from his recent trips to India, Thailand and more! And he discusses why he's now decided to start his business up again, DC European, and his plans for his company's success.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/-David Crossley:https://www.instagram.com/davidcrossley126/https://youtube.com/@Davidcrossley126https://linktr.ee/david.cr127--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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Ben Collins (Ex-Stig): Top Gear Secrets, F1's Big Problem & Real Bond Stunts
On Talkin' Shop this week, we sit down with Ben Collins (ex-Stig), where he shares Top Gear's craziest moment, how he hid his identity (including the famous Michael Schumacher cameo), and why modern F1 cars are too heavy for great racing. We dig into Ben's racing background, teammate rivalry, favourite road car (Porsche Carrera GT), and how blockbuster stunts in Bond, Star Wars and Fast & Furious get planned for real, using little to no CGI.There's plenty of Top Gear lore – from rocket cars to the Winter Olympics Mini Jump – and candid talk about leaving the show after his identity leaked. Ben also shares what's next, doubling down on YouTube and planting a cider orchard.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/-Ben Collins:https://www.instagram.com/bencollinsstig/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9pNeL49_40j3g-11OYEQhttps://www.youtube.com/@BenCollinsGaminghttps://linktr.ee/bencollinsstigBen's Cider:https://www.sandfordorchards.co.uk/product/sandford-orchards-x-bens-cider/--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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Top Dead Center on The REALITY of Car Build Content + £150M Auction Madness!
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Edwin and Will of Top Dead Center (TDC), where they talk all things cars, content and chaos! From buying a fire-damaged Porsche 911 straight from a scrapyard to having their humble FTO auctioned up to a ridiculous £150 million on eBay, the lads share the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of building a YouTube channel around their passion for cars.They open up about what success really means, recently getting to drive their dream cars, and why YouTube can be both brutal and rewarding. Plus, we get the inside story on how Will and Edwin first met and built the bond that fuels TDC today.Top Dead Center:https://www.youtube.com/@TopDeadChttps://www.instagram.com/topdeadc/-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/--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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