The Radiator Arms

• The Positive Power Of The Automobile

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Will, and Ant talk about the overlooked emotional side of car enthusiasm — how driving, working on cars, and even chatting about cars with fellow enthusiasts can help us feel better, connect with others, and create meaningful moments in our lives.Whether it’s escaping for a solo drive, bonding over a shared obsession, or simply taking a breather in the garage, this is a conversation about why cars can be more than machines — and how they’ve helped each of us in ways we didn’t always expect.📖 Topics Covered:• How shared car interests build real friendships• The value of car meets beyond the metal• Driving as therapy: focus, freedom, and perspective★ Featuring:• @JayEmmOnCars • @sportzntouring • @WillThePlank 🕗 The Radiator Arms releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube first. Audio versions follow a week later on:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/…• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/…• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/…• Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/…• Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/…📧 Subscribe to the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Get in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #MentalHealth #CarTherapy #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #DrivingJoy #CarCommunity #AutomotiveLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• JDM Legends & Japanese Car Icons

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Will, and Ant talk about the enduring appeal of Japanese cars — from tiny Kei cars to iconic JDM legends. This episode is dedicated to Jamie Bishop, a.k.a. 2jzupra.🇯🇵 Topics Covered:• Why Japanese cars punch above their weight• The quirks and brilliance of JDM design• Are Japanese cars the last truly enthusiast-friendly machines?• Ant's secret RX-8 and his absent 370Z Nismo🛠️ Plus, Real Conversations:• How these cars connect across generations• The danger of forgetting what made them great★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring • https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #JDM #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #JapaneseCars #CarCulture #KeiCars #JDMIcons #AutomotivePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bikes, Crashes, and Growing Up

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James, Ant, and Will dive deep into the world of motorcycles — from childhood memories of first rides to grown-up reflections on risk, responsibility, and the unbeatable joy of life on two wheels.🏍️ Topics Covered: • First experiences riding motorbikes as kids • How parents (and kids) deal with the dangers of biking • Why bikes are both thrilling and risky • Learning to ride at British Superbike events • Dream bikes: Ducati, MV Agusta, and vintage legends • The evolving biker community and roadside camaraderie • Honest thoughts on whether YOU should get a bike🛠️ Plus, Real Stories: • James learning to ride at Cadwell Park • Will's lifelong itch to finally get on two wheels • Ant's memories of bikes, crashes, and growing up cautious • The hidden emotional connection between biking and family▷ Related Bike Content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNVfZAbP7rRkiMWZwsC4gYBT3F6fVbnGh★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring • https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car (or bike!) for review: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #Motorcycles #Bikes #Motorcycling #BikeLife #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #MotorbikeLife #BikeSafety #MotorcycleCommunity #Ducati #MVAugusta #BikeStories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• For The Love of Top Gear

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James, Ant, and Will dive into their most iconic memories of Top Gear – from the genuinely brilliant to the absolutely bizarre. Whether it's the specials, forgotten segments, the cars, or the controversies, nothing is off-limits in this nostalgic and often hilarious tribute to the world's most beloved car show.🎬 Topics Covered:• Top Gear specials we still talk about today• The Clarkson, Hammond & May era – why it worked (and when it didn’t)• Forgotten gems from the early seasons• Weird Top Gear spin-offs you might’ve missed• Which Top Gear car builds we’d actually want to own• The "Cool Wall", the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car", and other quirks• Behind-the-scenes stories and surprising facts🚗 Plus, Personal Memories:• The first time we saw a Zonda in the wild• Top Trump cards and real-world car obsessions• What made Top Gear so important to our car journeys• Our favourite (and least favourite) Top Gear cars• Handbrake turns, VHS tapes, and old-school TV nostalgia★ Featuring:@JayEmmOnCars @sportzntouring @WillThePlank 📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #TopGear #ClarksonHammondMay #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarShows #TopGearSpecials #TopGearCars #AutomotivePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Good & Bad Customer Service

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, James and Will are left unsupervised as Ant has a case of being OLD! The result is a deep (and often hilarious) dive into the world of car dealers, MOT madness, and surprisingly emotional VW Golf brochures.🏎️ Topics Covered:• Good vs bad customer service at car dealerships• MOT advisory chaos: zip ties, dashboard seizures, and “crabbing”• Small independent garages vs corporate showroom robots• Kit car dreams and building a Caterham in a living room• When car dealers lose their franchises for being too good🛠️ Plus, Real Stories:• James’ Ferrari 430 gets new wheels in Lamborghini bronze• Will’s Golf has a more emotional backstory than most people• A Lamborghini dealership visit that made James sad• The Lotus that broke more than it drove• Unreal customer service from tiny businesses—and big brands that should know better• And yes, we talk about diesel vans. And 2CVs. And condensed milk accidents.★ Featuring:• https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank🎬 Editing by• https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring📧 Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-upGet in touch or submit your car for review:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CustomerService #CarDealerships #MOTFails #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarStories #UsedCars #AutomotivePodcast #CaterhamBuild #ClassicCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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