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Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.

Location:

United States

Description:

Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities. As always, there's one empty chair at Spike's table saved for you, the listener.

Language:

English


Episodes

The All Nude Car Show

3/22/2023
This episode has it all! An all nude car show in Wisconsin; A new update on the replica Batmobile saga; a Lamborghini guy caught doing 152 mph, Spike's fond memories of Eric Clapton, and Jonny chooses whiskey collecting over car collecting.

Duration:01:21:20

Hellcats and Hummers

3/15/2023
Spike and MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman cover the automotive stories that almost matter. 6 Dodge Hellcats stolen in under 40 seconds from the same dealership; Is the new GT2 RS going hybrid?; Jonny's recap of the Amelia Concours; Spike's GT4 RS unproven break-in miles theory for new Porsches and the new GMC Hummer EV visits the SCR set.

Duration:01:08:31

Adam Levine's Fake Maserati

3/8/2023
Topics discussed in this crew show round table: The Adam Levine Maserati Ghibli Spyder lawsuit; Porsche vs Cadillac at this year's Le Mans; The Unimatic / South Park Collab watch; and a rumored 992 Speedster is in development! Plus Zuckerman's literal banana peel lawsuit.

Duration:01:09:37

Bike Shed Moto Tour

3/1/2023
Spike and Zuckerman head to downtown LA to visit with Dutch van Someren and take a tour of his new motorcycle social club, Bike Shed Moto. Along the way... Haircuts, whiskey, tattoos, perfect coffee and bikes owned by Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds and more.

Duration:00:48:53

From Baldwin Hills To Bahrain

2/22/2023
Spike, Jonny and Z congregate in Baldwin Hills just down the street from The Lincoln Lawyer to talk cars and smoke cigars. Jonny reports on his trip to Bahrain to drive the Aston Martin Valkyrie, The CEO of Hilton regrets buying a Porsche 944 and the guys let him have it, the new Mercedes Electric G-Wagon, Zuckerman buys a 1992 BMW E34 M5 in Mugello Red. Plus, a super-sized new episode of Dear Zuckerman and Jonny gives his one-minute review of the new Mercedes SL!

Duration:01:14:49

Ronny Chieng

2/15/2023
Comedian, actor and new 996 owner Ronny Chieng joins Spike to talk about his journey from Malaysia to being one of Netlfix's biggest comedians, a senior correspondent on The Daily Show and one of the stars of the hit movie M3GAN. Plus his growing interest in vintage watches and cars including a very special Bruce Lee Seiko.

Duration:01:02:08

Matt Farah / Sondors Metacycle

2/8/2023
Spike and Matt Farah discuss the new Sondors Metacycle; the 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, a non-stop, AI generated Seinfeld episode, and the Nascar Clash at LA Coliseum. Plus your car questions answered.

Duration:00:56:09

Jerry Seinfeld

2/1/2023
Spike, Jerry and Zuckerman light up Cubans and dig deep into this car thing of ours. Among the many topics discussed: The new Porsche 357 concept; Jay Leno's motorcycle tumble; and Tesla Road Rage guy is arrested! Plus many listener questions answered!

Duration:01:29:24

Ducati NA CEO Jason Chinnock

1/25/2023
Spike chats with Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock about their Ready 4 Red event at Bike Shed Moto and working his way up the corporate ladder from the parts counter of a Colorado dealership. Plus the gang remembers David Crosby; Porsche can't find a GT4 RS; What happens to California cars destroyed by floods and Jonny reviews the new Rivian SUV.

Duration:01:05:56

The Tesla Fire Sale!

1/18/2023
Spike and Jonny cover it all this week. Heavily discounted Teslas; A Tesla Model Y driving maniac beating LA drivers with a pipe; The New Porsche 911 ST and a review of the new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica. Plus, Spike visits the set of HBO's Winning Time and then repairs his Rheem heater all in the same wild day.

Duration:01:00:35

911 T for 2

1/11/2023
Spike and Jonny both have Porsche 911 T press cars and report in on what they've learned. The gang shares stories about rain-soaked California. How electronic license plates not only track you, but are easily hacked.

Duration:01:00:10

Ken Block / 992 T

1/4/2023
Spike and the gang pay tribute to the original Hooningan, Ken Block. Also Spike's Land Rover Defender slides into a snow drift in blizzard battered South Lake Tahoe. And Jonny has the new Porsche 911 T.

Duration:00:55:58

Porsche Confirms New Halo Car

12/28/2022
The guys wrap up 2022! Discussed: SCR was correct about a new 918 successor arriving in 2025; Elon Musk's continued self sabotage; Does warming up your car damage your engine? (yup) and Zuckerman gets Covid again! Recorded Christmas Day.

Duration:00:52:01

A Baldwin Hills Festivus

12/21/2022
Spike and the gang get together for their annual Festivus event. Featuring a pole, a dinner, Zuckerman's airing of grievances, Jonny's impressive feat of strength and a Matt Farah Fesitvus miracle. Plus an interview with Seinfeld / Festivus writer Dan O'Keefe about the true origin of Festivus and two new previously undisclosed holidays his troubled father created!

Duration:01:23:47

The Top 20 Road Rage Cities

12/14/2022
Spike and the guys discuss a new study detailing the Top US Cities for road rage and ragers' favorite in-car weapons. Jonny reports back on his Miami car auction audition. SCR gets a Tesla Model X Plaid to test. Hopes and dreams regarding Rolex's certified pre-owned program. Plus, Dear Zuckerman!

Duration:00:59:32

The Malibu Kitchen Farewell

12/7/2022
It's a star studded episode as Spike and the guys all say goodbye to Bill Miller and the legendary cars and coffee spot, the Malibu Kitchen. Featuring conversations with Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Adam Carolla , Matt Farah, Jonny Lieberman, Bruce Meyer, Zuckerman, and the man himself... William Stanley Miller.

Duration:01:10:15

The Tesla FSD Update

11/30/2022
Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny return from their Thanksgiving breaks with stories from the road. Spike reviews Tesla Full Self Driving update on his Model Y and also the Mercedes AMG EQS. Zuckerman buys a Porsche Taycan and admits he's now hooked on electric and Jonny reviews the new Mustang Mach 1. And the Covid bet of the century comes to a close!

Duration:01:11:46

SCR Meets STG!

11/23/2022
Sam and Tony from the "Seen Through Glass" YouTube channel and podcast join Spike and Zuckerman to talk about their British invasion of the LA Auto Show; their observations about LA driving and whether they are Porsche guys or Ferrari guys at heart.

Duration:01:03:21

The Malibu Kitchen is Closing

11/16/2022
Spike has an exclusive story sure to send shock-waves through the SoCal car community: The Malibu Kitchen is closing after 22 years. The guys reflect on over two decades of driving & hanging with Bill Miller at the world famous Malibu eatery. Also covered, a Porsche owner shoots a homeless man during a fight about the loud exhaust; and the Top 10 vehicles with the highest depreciation over 5 years. Plus, a brand new Dear Zuckerman!

Duration:01:01:11

GT4 RS / Letterman EP Barbara Gaines

11/9/2022
Jonny reviews the new Porsche GT4 RS; Spike is booted off Nextdoor for being mean to Nazis; And will Tesla finally starting delivering Cybertrucks in 2023? Plus, Spike talks to David Letterman Executive Producer Barbara Gaines about the newly launched Letterman YouTube channel.

Duration:01:19:49