We kick off episode 116 with talking about the 2020 Land Rover Defender. Then, we talk about the next-gen Ford Focus ST’s pricing, features, and engine specs, though we don’t think the pricing reflects what you get. We briefly then talk about Audi’s new RS7, before getting onto some listener questions we got via Facebook! […]
Read More E116: Pure Parts Bin Money GrabLight-hearted, entertaining but still informative, ‘A Weekend With’ is a feature article series by the Gears and Beers Automotive Podcast!
Read More A Weekend With…2019 Toyota Corolla Ascent SportWe’re back for episode 115! This week we pretty much kick straight off into a bit of news! Mitch talks about the Lamborghini Sian, the most powerful road-going Lamborghini ever made… And, it’s a V12 Hybrid (RIP Lambo). Joseph then tangents onto talking about a YouTube channel ‘Harry’s Garage’. Matt then quickly talks about a […]
Read More E115: Weird Rich UncleWe are back with episode 114! It’s a pretty good one this week, not gonna lie. We kick off with a bit of bollocks, before Mitch talks about how Tetsuya Tada (the bloke behind the GT86 and the Mk5 Supra [and mini-vans]) wants to partner with Porsche for the next-gen MR2 and to base it […]
Read More E114: Absolute Crank PulleyWe’re back for episode 113! And we kick off straight away with a bit of Supra Mk5 news, specifically an American company developing a manual swap for the new Mk5 We then go on to compare Peugeot and Citroen with Bugatti, and why you’d never buy a new French car. We then talk about how […]
Read More E113: Can’t Get It UpWe’re back for episode 112! And this week we start off talking about Joseph’s bits. Then we finally crack into some actual content with Mitch talking about what he’s done to his Hilux this week, and this week he installed an Android double-din in the Hilux. We then talk about what suspension Mitch wants to […]
Read More E112: Chinese HooverWe’re back for episode 111, and this week a few of the panel are distracted by the Australia Vs. New Zealand rugby union game. For a change, Joel kicks off proceedings with talking about his trip to Archerfield for the drifting. Joseph then talks about his recent track days out at Morgan Park Raceway out […]
Read More E111: Cocain’s A Hell Of A DrugWe’re back for episode 110! This week we’re joined once again by Ben from Pencil’s Ballercast, and we start off with an argument on how to pronounce the video game title ‘FORZA’, before covering off our topics for this week’s episode. We start off by briefly talking about the class action case against Toyota and […]
Read More E110: We’re Really Bad At Our JobFirstly, sorry for the delay in getting episode 109 out! We kick off this week with talking about the new Chevrolet Corvette, we know we’re late to the party, but the bugger was officially announced mere hours after we recorded episode 108! Joel then pipes-up and talks about a fancy new Koenigsegg gearbox. Joseph then […]
Read More E109: Pretty Solid ChubWe are back for Episode 108! This week, we’re actually joined by Rent-A-Crowd (Joel) again! It’s been a many-a-episode since The Short One’s been on. We’ve got a fair bit of stuff to talk about this week, and some pretty big news from one of us, so stay tuned for that! Joseph kicks off the […]
Read More E108: She’s A MinterWe are back with episode 107! We start off this week talking about the next-gen Golf GTI Performance, which delves into a bit of an argument about Volkswagens and Audi, and whether the Golf R still needs to exist. Mitch then gives an update about a listener Adrian, who asked us whether he should turbo […]
Read More E107: Like Stallone LightWe’re back for episode 106, and we start off with Matt and Mitch talking about them doing Dry July, before introducing our special guest for this week, Tim Griffiths. Tim starts us off this week with talking about his car history, starting with a Mk4 Volkswagen Golf which had all sorts of gearbox issues. Tim […]
Read More E106: You’re Not You When You’re SoberWe’re back for episode 105! This week we start off talking about the burping properties between Heineken and Great Northern, before sending out condolences to Mr. Ben Sewell who tore his ACL (rip). Then, Mitch breaks into a rant and argument about Matthew’s comments from last week’s episode about Porsche and turbocharging. Then Mitch goes […]
Read More E105: Half-Cocked As UsualWe’re back for episode 104! Mitch is away camping, and Michael Trew is in the hot seat. Matt kicks off this week’s episode with a bit of Mk5 Toyota Supra news; with the first 100 Australian allocations presale selling out in 50 minutes. Then the boys wax on about how great V8 Supercar Driver Scott […]
Read More E104: Beyond KardashianWe’re back for episode 103, and this week we have a special guest; Macca Greene from Grip Runner! This week we talk about Macca’s extensive car history, flaccid gear shifters, the best driving roads in S.E. Queensland. We then talk about Grip Runner and how it came to be. Grip Runner is an automotive YouTube […]
Read More E103: The Keith Richards of Cars; with Macca Greene from Grip RunnerWe start off this week by giving listener Adrian Pierce a shout out, and answer his question about what he should do with his current XH XR6 Falcon Ute; Barra Swap, swap it out for a BF or FG Falcon ute or go for a mid-2000’s Subaru Liberty Wagon 3.0. Joseph then talks about […]
Read More E102: Speaking of the Germans…We’re back for episode 101, with a new intro! This week, we start off by talking about hair cuts and fashion, of all things. Mitch then does a quick review on the Holden Astra VX, before transitioning into talking about Ferrari’s new $1M-plus Supercar; the SF90 Stradale with 736Kw from a combination of a turbocharged […]
Read More E101: Save Manuel!We made it. This is Gears and Beers Episode 100! ### Pre-warning, we were anything but sober for this one! You have been warned! ### We start off with a bit of a montage from the last 100 episodes before we kick off with Episode 100. Firstly, thank you to all of you for putting […]
Read More E100: Machine Dab – The Drunken 100th Episode SpecialWe’re nearly at episode 100! But before that, we have episode 99! Mitch is back this week from gallivanting around Broken Hill. We start off by talking about doin’ deeds on the company dollar, and general bollocks, before eventually breaking into the news. Mitch kicks off the news with Mazda, and their goal to become […]
Read More E99: Back To The SupraWe’re back for episode 98! This week, Mitchell is away in Broken Hill for work, however Matt and Joseph have roped in our good mate Alex Fitzpatrick to fill Mitch’s shoes this week. Joseph kicks off the news this week, starting with news about the new Mk5 Toyota Supra, specifically the two trim levels available […]
Read More E98: The Good Ship TomfooleryWe’re back for episode 97! Getting closer to the big 1-0-0! This week it’s just the OG trio again, we start off by talking about what beer we’re drinking, and to the surprise of literally nobody, it’s Great Northern, and we talk a bit about State Of Origin. Joseph kicks off the news this week […]
Read More E97: The Full John HowardThis week it’s just the original trio, and we kick off the news with Joseph talking about Kia adding a ‘Drift Mode’ to a special edition North American exclusive All-Wheel-Drive Stinger GT. Then, we talk about V8 SuperCars, specifically the Ford Mustang SuperCar and how it keeps getting nerfed due to it dominating the Holden […]
Read More E96: There’s More Ways To Skin A CatWe’re back with episode 95! This week, to mix things up, Joel has emerged from under his rock and has joined us this week. This week, we start off with a usual bit of bollocks before breaking into a bit of news, starting with Nissan celebrating their 50th Anniversary with some vinyl chucked at their […]
Read More E95: Cavill Ave Fat LapsWe’re back for episode 94! This week we’re joined once again by Ben, and we’ve had a few bevs before recording this one, so we talk a bit of bollocks before breaking into the news. Joseph brings up a bit of news about our favourite Chinese automaker, MG, with them expanding in the Australian market […]
Read More E94: Reach Out And Reach AroundAlright, we’re back on-form this week for episode 93! This week we’re post all-you-can-eat-meat platter from the Bav, beered-up, and back on-form! This week we’re joined once again by Ben of the Pencil’s Ballercast, and we talk a bit of shit before breaking into this week’s news! Joseph kicks us off with Uber introducing a […]
Read More E93: Now We’re Getting PersonalWe’re joined once again by Ben from Pencil’s Ballercast, and Joel is once again absent (as usual!), and it’s a bit of a shorter episode this week ’cause we were all a bit off the rails this week. It’ll be getting back to our normal 1 hour of pure bollocks next episode for sure. […]
Read More E92: Just Not CricketWe’re back for episode 91! This week we start off with a bit a throwback to our older episodes, before we break into a bit of news and conversations. We start off with Matt telling us that he’s finally sold his Subaru Forester to a dealership that buy people’s cars off CarSales. Then Joseph talks […]
Read More E91: The Best Shag Of All TimeWe start off this week with Matthew and Joseph talking about rum, specifically Bundaberg Rum’s Banana and Toffee flavoured rum, and Mitch continues to drink Great Northern. We then start off the news with the new Ferrari F8 Tributo, which Matt doesn’t care about, and Mitch and Joseph agree that Ferrari’s phoned this one […]
Read More E90: Rust Is Lighter Than Carbon FibreWe are back with episode 89! And this week, if we’re honest, is a bit of a clusterfuck of bollocks, but that’s okay because we’re unashamedly unprofessional! This week, we’re joined once again by Benjamin of Pencil’s Ballercast, and after a bit of banter and beer talk, we finally start on some news from Geneva. […]
Read More E89: Mexican Hoon CartelWe’re back with episode 88, and after our useful bollocks, we start off the news from the world of Toyota and their plan to compete against the GTI, RS, and Type R in the Hot Hatch market with a go-fast 1.6L Turbo’d Corolla. Then Joseph brings up more news from the world of Toyota, […]
Read More E88: Toyota Twin FistWe’re back for episode 87 this week, and this we start off by actually introducing ourselves for a change! We then move straight onto a question from a listener, and this week’s question comes from a Mr. Michael Jones, and Michael’s question is asking us what car he should buy to replace his Holden […]
Read More E87: Have Murciélago!Episode Hachi-Roku, and we spend the first 10 minutes talking absolute rubbish, and Matt doing some weird ASMR stuff… Odd chap. Finally, we start talking about actual topics, starting with Joel leaving his fuel filler cap behind at the servo, and he talks about a little bit of news. The news he brings to the […]
Read More E86: The Whole Marilyn MonroeWe’re back for episode 85! And once again, we’re joined by the Short One (two weeks in a row!). Joseph takes point this week, and talks about the new Mustang V8 Supercar and why it looks so bloody weird, and not at all like a Mustang. We then talk a bit about V8 Supercars, and […]
Read More E85: Cock Rings On The FrontWe’re back for episode 84! And this week, we are once again joined by Joel, AKA Rent-A-Crowd. We start off this week with Joel talking about his Nissan Z32 finally being on the road, and we talk about other coupes too. Mitch then talks about some news, and the first piece of news (which later […]
Read More E84: The Head Is The Queen!We start off this with giving Joseph shit for saying a shit beer was a good beer at dinner a few nights back. Then Matt talks about what he’s done to his LandCruiser 105 this week, and we talk about the wheels Joseph has ordered for his 86. We then briefly talk about Project Cars […]
Read More E83: Spit-Roasted With LockersWe’re back, and we start off with a shout out for a Facebook review from a listener by the name of Josh. Then we stop the blue-balling, and talk about what Matt has done to his car this week, and talking about 4×4 lockers in general. We then talk about the Project Prado! We’re making […]
Read More E82: Plug At The End To FinishSupra! Supra! Supra!
Read More E81: Plug With A Thumb; The Toyota Supra EpisodeOur first episode of 2019! Thanks for sticking with us, and welcome if you’re new! This is going to be a big year for us, we’ve got a lot of plans; stay tuned! We start off this year with a topic raised by Matt referencing Mighty Car Mods’ ‘Turbos and Temples 2’ and asking us […]
Read More E80: Absolute ImbecilesThis week, we recorded two episodes to cover the New Year’s break as we’re going camping (read as; excuse to drink outdoors). This is part one, with part 2 going the following week. We start off this week by talking about our favourite new cars of 2018, and we start off the discussion with Matt […]
Read More E79: Semi-Chub; the Car Of The Year EpisodeWe’re back with episode 78, once again joined by Ben of the Pencil’s Ballercast podcast, the Christmas Eve episode. We start off thanking everyone for listening to our bollocks before starting off with the news. Ben starts off the discussions with talking about a Subaru concept before we let him know our thoughts on concept […]
Read More E78: Christmas SpiritThen, just to mix things up, Ben talks about beer! He talks about Newstead Brewing Co.’s new beer ‘Ale-y Oop’. Joseph then talks about a bit of news. He talks about the new Jeep Wrangler’s 1 Star Euro-NCAP score. This then develops into a discussion about how relevant the 1 Star is to Jeep buyers. […]
Read More E77: Mitchell’s MissingWe’re back for episode 76 of the Gears and Beers Podcast! The first bit of news we talk about this week is the official launch date of Mitch’s favourite car, the new Suzuki Jimny. We then talk about Volkswagen only committing to one more generation of cars with Internal Combustion Engines as they’re focusing on […]
Read More E76: Balls Deep, Getting HardWe’re back with episode 75, and this week we start off with some bollocks and then we rattle off what we’re going to talk about this week. Then Matt clarifies his ‘No Porsche’ rule before we talk about the new Porsche 911 (992). Then Joseph explains our goal of having a ‘Hooptie Fleet’; cars that […]
Read More E75: Distinguished AlpianThis week we start off with the boys giving Mitch crap about working retail, then Mitch tells his small story about a news company in New Zealand unknowingly using his/our image for the article cover image. Then Joel talks about his recent run of bad luck recently, specifically his receiving a parking ticket and a […]
Read More E74: Take It How You WantEpisode 73 is a good’un, full of our usual banter and hot takes, this week we’re joined by our return special guest Ben of Pencil’s Ballercast!
Read More E73: How Is That Fist Worthy?We’re back for episode 71, and this week is full of brilliant bollocks and banter, like usual.
Read More E71: The White Xzibit From AustraliaWe’re getting old! We’ve reached episode 70, who’d have seen that coming? Certainly not us!
Read More E70: Eighth Wanda Of The WorldWe’re back from World Time Attack Challenge 2018, and we have some things to say about our EPIC weekend!
Read More E69: Sped Through The Meat – The World Time Attack Challenge 2018 SpecialPart two of our pre-WTAC recording session. When you’re listening to this, we’ll be somewhere between Sydney and Brisbane heading back from World Time Attack Challenge. We kick off this episode by talking, again, about the Cartastrophy365 podcast shoutout, then tangent onto talking about British television shows. Then, to mix things up, we actually talk […]
Read More E68: Pub (Lunch) With No beerWe’re back for episode 67! This week we’re joined once again by Ben, and Rent-A-Crowd is back to his off-mic position. We start off with Chrysler being killed off in New Zealand, and their complete lack of ‘damns’ to give on their website and spell-check. Then we talk about Mazda confirming the return of the […]
Read More E67: The Pope Sailed on the Porsche Boat
