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Smith and Sniff

Jonny Smith and Richard Porter

TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...

Episodes

20 of 463 episodes

The wiper that can break your arm

Jonny and Richard remember the swan of windscreen wipers. Also in this episode, stealth wealth cars of Geneva, a mannish trip to Germany, th...

1:04:18Nov 2, 2026

Q&A 124 - Automotive beige flags

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things Q&A show, Jonny and Richard attempt to answer listeners’ messages about quirky car views, vigilan...

34:26Oct 30, 2026

Far too much about cars

Jonny and Richard have a belated chat about all the new cars at the Paris motor show including the new 2 CV, Peugeot RCZ and E-T16, Opel STX...

1:05:18Oct 26, 2026

Q&A 123 - Oooh, me Trophy!

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle listeners’ messages about retro design, the wor...

33:02Oct 23, 2026

Why we all need car shows

After Bicester Scramble a couple of weeks ago, Richard thinks there’s a reason car shows are more important than ever. Also in this episode,...

1:00:13Oct 19, 2026

Q&A 122 - Add lightness, remove trousers

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard respond to listeners’ messages the BMW M5 manual being...

32:25Oct 16, 2026

Is retro the future?

As Citroen announces a re-born 2 CV, Jonny and Richard wonder where the Euro retro car trend will end. Also in this episode, the British pri...

1:04:41Oct 12, 2026

Q&A 121 - Peak steering wheel

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard respond to listeners’ messages about cars that don’t w...

31:09Oct 9, 2026

What is Aunt Bessie driving?

Jonny and Richard wonder what an increasingly young-looking food logo lady might have bought with her pre-made Yorkshire pudding millions. A...

1:10:14Oct 5, 2026

Q&A 120 - Jaglorean

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard pick a convertible for a bored GR86 owner, nominate a...

30:17Oct 2, 2026

I met Noel Edmonds!

Jonny has a remarkable encounter in the Isle of Man. Also in this episode, an old new Beetle for a new driver, confusion about how Mini name...

1:10:59Sep 28, 2026

Q&A 119 - Fixing British Leyland

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk what to choose as a fun third car, how they would...

34:40Sep 25, 2026

Nightmare on Pikes Peak

A listener shares a harrowing tale of attempting to enjoy a specific vista at an iconic American motorsport venue. Also in this episode, an...

1:07:25Sep 21, 2026

Q&A 118 - Six wheeled filler fest

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about British vehicles for American postal servic...

35:55Sep 18, 2026

The cheap JDM classic that no one talks about

Jonny and Richard have found a gem on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, cosplay Land Rovers, re-branding rats, the new Audi A2 and Dacia...

1:05:02Sep 14, 2026

Q&A 117 - Best Bond car

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about near-accidents caused by car nerdery, the b...

25:19Sep 11, 2026

How to make good car TV

Jonny and Richard discuss the new series of The Grand Tour and explain why Top Gear was the way it was. Also in this episode, news of upcomi...

1:02:39Sep 7, 2026

Q&A 116 - Racing Nigel Havers

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle ludicrous car-related stage shows, cars in clot...

35:36Sep 4, 2026

Soldiers of fortune and an amphibious eight-wheeler

Jonny and Richard struggle to remember some precise details about The A-Team and find a very interesting machine for sale on Car & Classic....

1:01:54Aug 31, 2026

USA trip part 2

Jonny and Richard are recording in a Los Angeles hotel room as they discuss hoarding wristbands, enforced sushi, attending a 2000s R&B video...

53:27Aug 24, 2026