We are back for episode 139! This week we kick off the news by talking about the news about General Motors officially killing off Holden, and pulling out of right-hand drive markets globally. We talk about Holden a fair bit throughout this episode, as it really is the biggest bit of news this week. We […]
Read More E139: Football, Meat Pies, Kangaroos, and Holden CarsWe are back for episode 138! This episode is a continuation from episode 137, and Mitch is still not sober. We did the news last week, so this week it’s game week. For the first game, Ben takes the reigns. Ben has 2 cars for under $20,000, and it’s our job to guess the cars […]
Read More E138: Captain AlcoholicWe are back for episode 137! This week, most of us have had a few beverages, and are joined by Ben and Michael. Mitch kicks off the news this week about Tesla remotely deactivating the ‘Autopilot’ from a used Tesla sold having Autopilot. Matt then asks a question to y’all about how you typically buy […]
Read More E137: Rejected TransformerWe are back for episode 136! This week we talk about the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race, which we had on while we recorded this episode. We kick off talking about some drivers in the Bathurst 12 hour being ‘Gentlemen Drivers’ who don’t yield to faster cars when shown the blue flag, and apparently, some […]
Read More E136: Apes Seals and DoritosWe are back for episode 135! This week is kinda a part two of last week’s episode, but also kinda isn’t. We kick off this week with some ‘What Have You Done To Your Car This Week’ chats, starting off with the Short One talking about his 300ZX. Matt then talks some rapid-fire news about […]
Read More E135: Scotty From MarketingSorry it’s late, but here’s episode 134! This week, we recorded in Morwood’s new house, so we were set up on a 6-foot bi-fold table and some camp chairs. This week, we have some news to talk about. We start off with a bit of news about Hyundai/Genesys’s GV80-based ute-pick-up thing, which will have a […]
Read More E134: The Slurring’s OccurringWe’re back for episode 133, this week we talk about the stuff we forgot to talk about in episode 132. We start by talking about us rating well on Podchaser’s best of 2019 for Automotive podcasts. So, we kick off the news this week with a bit of Ford Australia news. Ford is finally chucking […]
Read More E133: Lock It In Eddie!The first episode for the new decade (and yes, it IS a new decade!). We kick off by talking about nonsense and giving shoutouts to a couple of mad listeners. Joseph kick off with a bit of news regarding the disgraced ex-CEO of the Renault Nissan Alliance, Carlos Ghosn escaping his Japanese house arrest and […]
Read More E132: A Very Spicy Meatball IndeedWe are back for episode 131! This week it’s our Cars of the Year episode! Our categories this year are; Best 4×4/SUV of 2019. Best Euro of 2019. Best JDM of 2019. Best Supercar of 2019. Worst Car of 2019. Overall Best Car of 2019. Not much more to say about this week’s […]
Read More E131: Before The Days of Porn – The Car of the Year EpisodeWe are back for episode 130! This week we’re joined by the Short One, and we start off talking about our new merch shop! Mitch then breaks into a bit of a rant about Joseph dropping some chocolate ice cream cone in Mitch’s Hilux. Matt then gets on the band-wagon about the to-be Toyota GR […]
Read More E130: Hoons With Speed LimitsWe’re back for episode 129! This week, we talk a bit about some news, and Joseph’s a smidge drunk. Joseph kicks off the news with a bit about the new Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. Matt then talks about the new electric Ferrari coming in 2025, which delves into a bit of an argument with Joseph. […]
Read More E129: Nek MinnitWe are back for episode 128! Sorry, it’s a tad bit late, but better late than never! This week, we kick-off by giving a few shout-outs and then talking about a Wish special exhaust, and Matt rants about how much he hates Wish. Mitch then talks about him selling the Bob Jane special wheels and […]
Read More E128: She’ll Be RightWe are back with episode 127! This week, we start off by talking about Joseph coming into possession of a tub filled of Hot-4’s and similar magazines from the early 2000’s, and it’s just brilliant. We then talk about Tesla’s new CyberTruck, which Matt really likes and Mitch is indifferent. Matt then talks about Queensland […]
Read More E127: I Bought A TeslaWe are back for episode 126! Crazy that we’ve come this far, and we only have you guys to thank. Without your support, we probably wouldn’t have called it quits 100 episodes ago, so thanks! We kick off this week with a bit of beer talk and general nonsense before breaking into a bit of […]
Read More E126: Spilt SeedWe are back for episode 125! This week we’re joined by The Short One, and we start off by appreciating Matt’s WRX, as well a backfiring issue he’s experiencing. We also briefly talk about us going to go see the movie Ford V Ferrari after recording this episode, which we’ll talk in-depth about the next […]
Read More E125: Buzzfeed Of Car PodcastsWe are back for episode 124! After talking a bit of rubbish about rubbish drivers, we start talking about P-plater cars, and people selling cars that aren’t worth as much as they think they are, and Skyline importation laws in America. We then talk about the influx of young blood and YouTubers in SEMA this […]
Read More E124: Influx of Young BloodWe’re back for ep123! Sorry it’s a bit of a shorter one this week, Matt and Mitch were really tired from each having a big week. Mitch kicks off the news with car recalls, specifically this week the 2018 Renault Megane RS which might cause engine failure. Joseph then talks about BMW’s M-Division stating that […]
Read More E123: Spicy Little French CroissantWe are back for episode 121! This week we’re once again joined by Ben from Pencil’s Ballercast, and later we’re joined by Michael ‘Tresy’ Trew, however, he just yells things from the couch. We start off talking about go-karting as we’re going to Matt’s bucks next weekend, before we talk a bit about the Gold […]
Read More E122: Saturday Is For HangoversWe’re back for episode 121! And this week Mitch is decidedly less drunk, for better or worse. We talk a little bit about why episode 120 was late, and a little bit about Mitch and Matt’s camping trip to Teewah beach a couple of weekends back. We then break into a bit of news, and […]
Read More E121: The Flinstones PackageWe’ve said it before, and we’ll probably say it again in future, but better late than never, here’s episode 120! Mitch is pretty off his tits this episode as he finished up with his last job and had many farewell beers, plus we’re joined by Ben from Pencil’s Ballercast and the Short One. Joseph kicks […]
Read More E120: I Don’t Open My Throat That WayWe’re back for episode 119! This week, Matt’s back, and he has a few thoughts on episode 118 that he was away for. Mitch kicks off the news with Koenigsegg breaking the zero to 400kph to zero record. We then briefly talk about the confirmation of the BRZ/86 Gen 2 concept coming to the Tokyo […]
Read More E119: Pub ChatWe’re back for episode 118! This week, it’s just Mitch, Joseph and Joel as Matt’s off at a bucks. Mitch kicks off the news with talking about a chap in America ordering a Tesla, then 3 weeks later received a Tesla’s front fender in the mail. Joseph and Joel then talk about a recent car […]
Read More E118: Nissan Used To Be CoolWe are back for episode 117, and this week it’s a bit off the rails! We start off briefly about talking about Joseph’s written review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Ascent Sport We then talk about drifting, before breaking into a bit of news (and a semi-rant from Mitch) regarding the new Land Rover Defender, […]
Read More E117: Kanye West EffectWe 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 Time
