The evo podcast
The evo podcast
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Welcome to the official evo podcast, a place in which we discuss the latest on the world’s greatest performance cars, go behind the scenes on the creation of the magazine and catch up with figures from across the industry.
Harry Metcalfe Q&A special: the Channel 4 blunder, Ferrari Luce & buying new cars | Episode 57
In part two of our visit to Harry Metcalfe's garage, John Barker and Dickie Meaden read through reader's questions, covering everything from what Harry would have changed in the founding years of evo, to why he won't buy anything with a battery.
Aug 7
42 min
Accidentally buying a Lamborghini Countach & high-speed Porsche troubleshooting, with Harry Metcalfe
In the latest issue of evo magazine we gather six of the finest 1980s supercars, of which three happened to be owned by Harry Metcalfe. In this special episode of the evo podcast, John Barker and Dickie Meaden head to his garage for a catchup and a recap of the test.
Jul 31
46 min
An awkward incident with an F1 icon, Red Bull RB17 & the new BMW M3 | Episode 55
In this episode of the evo podcast, John Barker, Richard Meaden and James Taylor get together to discuss their latest drives... and flights. John's been taking a look at two extremes of the performance car world with a look at the incoming electric BMW M3 and the incredible Red Bull RB17, James has had a drive in the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and Dickie's had an almost exclusive diet of supercars of the past.
Jul 24
49 min
Centre-seat Elise, Ferrari V12 'manual' & driving 1970s supercar icons 50 years on | Episode 54
In this episode of the evo podcast, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Richard Meaden go back to the 1970s with a recap of our supercars eras test. This week we also discuss our findings from time with Ariel's fastest-ever Atom, our drive in Analogue's single-seat Lotus Elise, and the intriguing new Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale.
Jul 9
58 min
Our daily drivers & the world's best saloon, with Henry Catchpole | evo Q&A EP3
In episode 53 of the evo podcast Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins are joined by Henry Catchpole for our third Q&A. This week, we discuss the finest ever saloon car, the best way to find driving roads, our own daily drivers and a whole lot more.To submit questions of your own, send us a line at [email protected]
Jun 19
48 min
Le Mans 24 Hours: predictions, best memories & what makes it special | Episode 52
Ahead of the 2026 edition, Stuart Gallagher, James Taylor and Sam Jenkins gather to discuss what makes the Le Mans 24 Hours so special in episode 52 of the evo podcast. We also recap our recent drives in everything from our recently departed Toyota GR Yaris, to a Ford GT40.
Jun 12
1 hr 5 min
Restomods: the good, the bad & where it all began, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 51
In this episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole joins Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins to the discuss everything restomods. We've seen a huge uptick in new offerings in recent years, but is it all for the better?
Jun 5
57 min
Ferrari Luce: first-hand impressions from the ground & is it all a mistake? | Episode 50
In this week's podcast Stuart Gallagher and James Taylor are joined by Sam Jenkins, fresh from the reveal of the car of the moment: the Ferrari Luce. It could well be the most controversial release not just for Maranello, but for the industry as a whole. The question is, was it the right move?
May 27
37 min
Nürburgring 24 Hours: first-hand tales of the world's most challenging race | Episode 49
As the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hour race approaches, John Barker and Richard Meaden recount their best (and worst) memories from their time racing at the iconic event. Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins join the pair to discuss this year's lineup, and why it might just be the most spectacular edition yet.
May 14
54 min
How not to drive a 300SL Gullwing, 'Manthey' MX-5 & the next Nissan GT-R | Episode 48
In this week's episode, Stuart Gallagher is joined by James Taylor, Richard Meaden and John Barker to discuss our upcoming supercar eras series, a £100,000 Mazda MX-5, the latest Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 and what could be the heart of the next Nissan GT-R.
May 8
1 hr 9 min
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