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• Why Don’t Modern Cars Feel Special Anymore?

  Remember when relatable cars felt special?In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James and Will sit down to talk about why so many modern cars feel less soulful than the ones we grew up loving. From affordable first cars to the icons that defined generations, they reflect on the machines that had character, connection and pride built into every drive.It’s a nostalgic, funny, and honest look at how car culture has changed — why we’ve lost some of that everyday magic, and what still keeps us falling in love with cars today.★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7 AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #CarCulture #ClassicCars #CarCharacter #AutomotiveYouTube #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Inside Japan’s Car Scene!

  What’s Japan’s car scene really like? In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will talk about Ant’s trip to Japan — exploring the driving experience, the car community and how Japanese car culture compares to life on UK roads.From the myths and the hype to the surprising everyday realities, we reflect on what makes Japan’s car culture so unique — and whether it truly feels as different as everyone says. Expect thoughtful conversation, relatable humour and plenty of car talk.★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7 AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #CarCulture #JapanCarCulture #DrivingInJapan #AutomotiveYouTube #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Will's First Track Day!

  What really happens on your first track day? This week on The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will relive Will’s first experience at Blyton Park — with the Mini JCW track car and Ferrari 550 Maranello both making an appearance.They share track day mistakes, setup lessons, and first-time nerves, plus what they’d do differently next time. It’s a mix of car banter, hard-won advice, and honest laughs from three enthusiasts who love talking about cars, and driving them properly!★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #TrackDay #MiniJCW #Ferrari550 #CarCulture #AutomotiveYouTube #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why TV & Film Get Cars SO Wrong!

  Why do movies keep getting cars so wrong — and why do we still love them anyway?This week, James, Ant and Will dive into Hollywood’s greatest automotive hits and misses, from Fast & Furious fantasies to Bond’s DB5, Lotus Esprit submarines and the gloriously inaccurate driving scenes that make car fans wince and grin in equal measure.• The car films we love — and the ones that make us shout at the screen• How Fast & Furious, Ford v Ferrari and Le Mans ’66 shaped car culture• Movie car realism vs cinematic storytelling — why physics doesn’t sell tickets• Our favourite Bond cars: DB5, V8 Vantage, Vanquish and Lotus Esprit• When Hollywood gets it right (and when it really doesn’t)★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here!📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #CarMovies #MovieCars #AutomotiveYouTube #CarCulture #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Engines We Love (and Loathe)!

  After last week’s EV palate cleanser, we go full internal-combustion: what makes an engine sing, what spoils it, and why sound and feel still matter. From silky straight-sixes and shrieky V12s to rotaries, turbos, superchargers and the unloved diesels, it’s a grounded, good-humoured wander through the engines that shape car culture.Highlights:• Daily drivers to dream motors: Clio hybrid, R53 Mini JCW, Mercedes M104, K-series Rover, RS4 B7 V8 • Rotary reality: RX-8 specifics, LSD feel, “specific output” myths, and why weight balance matters • NA vs turbo vs supercharged: delivery, predictability, and why sound drives emotion • Affordable greats (<£20k): E9x M3 V8, S2000, VR6 TT/Golf, Lupo GTI, BMW ’90s/’00s straight-six • Diesel truths: PD stalwarts, Defender/Transit woes, Q7 V12 curiosity; torque vs entertainment • JDM icons: RB26, 1JZ/2JZ★ Featuring: • James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring • Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up ✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #AutomotiveYouTube #CarCulture #CarCommunity #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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