
Smith and Sniff
by Jonny Smith and Richard Porter
Is this your podcast?Jonny Smith is a well-known TV presenter and automotive journalist, while Richard Porter is the creator of the popular automotive satire site Sniff Petrol. Together, they bring a unique blend of humor and insight to the automotive world, dr…
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Audience Interest
- automotive topics and discussions
- comedy and humor in conversation
Podcast Focus
- car reviews and opinions
- automotive industry insights
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episode releases
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- available on Acast
- potential for broader distribution
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Automotive#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Automotive#31M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Automotive#9300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Automotive#9300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Automotive#25100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.4M to 4.4M🎙 Daily cadence·407 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.8M to 15M🇬🇧21%🇦🇺21%🇺🇸7%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.4M to 4.4M33K real followers tracked across platforms
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Soldiers of fortune and an amphibious eight-wheeler
Aug 31, 2026
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USA trip part 2
Aug 24, 2026
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USA trip part 1
Aug 17, 2026
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Q&A 115 - That's not a supercar
Aug 14, 2026
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The Running M.A.N. and a bulletproof Maserati
Aug 10, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/31/26 | 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. Also in this episode, the very specific music of Dawson’s Creek, the drinking habits of the people in Friends, a look back at a recent live show, getting into trouble with an old man in Detroit, incorrect words in car ads, the interesting postal vehicles of North America, and some bad news about horses.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | 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 recreation, America’s hidden fire hydrants, the Road Wizard, a White Cabriolets update, trying to rent a Ford Crown Vic, a new leader in the caravan game, Aston Martin names, the curse of the free pour, gate crashing a Ferrari party, guerrilla parking a Bentley, the forbidden crisps of Pebble Beach, and the highlights of Monterey Car Week. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | USA trip part 1 | Jonny and Richard are in the United States for Monterey Car Week, discussing car spotting, waving from bridges, getting separated on planes, words Americans can’t say, the true engine capacity of Andre 3000, The Equaliser, Lalo Schifrin, Gordon Murray in an airport, No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guys of California, Celica Lady as an elegant dinosaur, the White Cabriolets detective agency, and a very American car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | Q&A 115 - That's not a supercar | In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle the tricky issue of what makes a supercar, plus picking one British car to be re-made, and Tesla copying Robocop.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | The Running M.A.N. and a bulletproof Maserati | Jonny has ruined a T-shirt and there’s a Smith and Sniff spin on a popular film concept. Also in this episode, lost London accents, doing messy activities with Jerry Seinfeld while wearing light linen, factory tank turns, an awkward misunderstanding about The Late Brake Show, an incredibly old money Rolls-Royce, Brewster’s Millions with a Corrado VR6, confusing bagpipes in California and another corking car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | Q&A 114 - The best yellow | In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard cover No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy and the e-scooter, a listening thinking of meeting his Sierra Cosworth childhood hero, the correlation between motorsport success and cat ownership, and which is the best yellow? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | Getting lynched by mk3 Escort owners and buying a P-reg Ka | Jonny has been confronted about his opinions on specific Fords while Richard has bought a new car to take him back to his early 20s. Also in this episode, flashbacks to the Next sales, a look back at the recent and absolutely brilliant Festival of the Unexceptional, the glory of starting a small strimmer engine live on stage, a warning about old Esprits from an ex-Lotus engineer, a listener asks about Pininfarina and the Hyundai Matrix, an unpopular opinion about the film The Matrix, Nelson Mandela’s Mercedes S-Class, and another corking car from the Car & Classic classifieds. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz To get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | Q&A 113 - Back To Back To The Future | In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard discuss the right car for a Back To The Future remake, AI photos in classified ads, satisfying accessory removal, and unexpected car cultures in other countries. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | Engine bay cookery and Caterham chaos | Jonny had an ingenious idea for road food while Richard spent a mixed week with a Caterham Seven. Also in this episode, listeners’ ideas for car-related time travel, developments in the caravan name game, the fearless people of the ‘60s generation, a revelation about owls, and another excellent car picked from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | Q&A 112 - Layby speedboat | In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about extra lights on cars, things dumped at the roadside, the 911 GT3 S/C and suggestions for a listener who wants a 60 grand sports car. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 7/20/26 | supercarslive shows+5 | — | — | America | supercarsHoracio Pagani+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 08m 59s | ||
| 7/17/26 | car preferencespub cars+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | carsmotorsport+4 | — | 33m 05s | ||
| 7/13/26 | car reviewsautomotive news+3 | Richard | Renault Twingo | First World War | carice cream vans+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 02m 58s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Porsche acronym culturecar recommendations+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | Porscheacronyms+3 | — | 31m 54s | ||
| 7/6/26 | automotive reviewstravel plans+4 | — | Fisker OceanBMW iX3+1 | — | Fisker OceanBMW iX3+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 03m 24s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Q&Aautomotive+3 | — | eBaypatreon.com/smithandsniff+2 | — | Q&Aautomotive+5 | — | 28m 49s | ||
| 6/29/26 | car icon survivalUrus name origin+4 | — | Urus | Millbrook proving ground | car problemsUrus+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 02m 33s | ||
| 6/26/26 | Q&Aclassic cars+4 | — | — | — | classicstaller man+3 | — | 28m 55s | ||
| 6/22/26 | car embarrassmentparty planning+5 | — | Duramat garage flooringTVR Speed 12 | — | carembarrassment+7 | Car & Classic | 59m 39s | ||
| 6/19/26 | Q&Aautomotive+5 | — | Citroen CXpatreon.com+1 | — | Q&Aautomotive+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Windhound and the mummified fox | Jonny and Richard discover an amazing car from Switzerland and a local landmark under a bridge. Also in this episode, Opel Rekord headlamp theft, karma for a grumpy minicab driver, irritating over-familiarity with F1 drivers, motorsport jackets, an ingenious way to pass time at EV chargers, stickers for people who hate driving, and another excellent car from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Q&AV12 engine swap+4 | — | Fiesta STpatreon.com+1 | — | V12 engine swapcar problems+3 | — | 34m 13s | ||
| 6/8/26 | car sellingNiki Lauda+3 | — | — | — | Range RoverNiki Lauda+3 | Car & Classic | 1h 11m 05s | ||
| 6/5/26 | banger racingcar mispronunciations+3 | — | Freelander 1 | Britain | banger racingJason Plato+3 | — | 33m 18s | ||
| 6/1/26 | automotive newscar nostalgia+3 | — | Ferrari LuceAMG GT 4-door+3 | — | Ferrari LuceAMG GT 4-door+3 | Car & Classic | 59m 46s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Jonny Smith is a well-known TV presenter and automotive journalist, while Richard Porter is the creator of the popular automotive satire site Sniff Petrol. Together, they bring a unique blend of humor and insight to the automotive world, drawing on their extensive industry knowledge and personal experiences. "Smith and Sniff" stands out for its informal and comedic take on car culture, tackling a variety of topics that extend beyond vehicles, including personal anecdotes and broader lifestyle discussions. The podcast's format is conversational and improv-oriented, allowing for spontaneous interactions that engage listeners. With over 250,000 estimated listeners, the show attracts car enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, providing entertainment and relatable commentary on the automotive industry. The blend of humor, friendship, and insightful discussions offers a refreshing perspective that resonates with a diverse audience.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 33K
- Total plays: 5.9M
- Total reviews: 171
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 276
Castbox
- Followers: 153
- Plays: 8.3K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 32K
- Views: 5.9M
- Videos: 529
Podcast App
- Followers: 187
- Reviews: 166
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 339
- Reviews: 5
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Audience
teens
Key insights
What the show covers
- car reviews and opinions
- automotive industry insights
- lighthearted discussions on various topics
- personal anecdotes and experiences
Audience interests
- automotive topics and discussions
- comedy and humor in conversation
- improvisational storytelling and banter
- friendship and camaraderie dynamics
Platform reach
- available on Acast
- potential for broader distribution
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count across platforms
Publishing consistency
- weekly episode releases
- active for six years
- over 400 episodes produced
- reliable content schedule
Chart history for Smith and Sniff
Peaked at #1 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 28 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| AE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Sweden | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Norway | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| MY | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| South Africa | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| South Africa | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| CL | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| BE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PL | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| GR | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| TR | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| IL | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United States | — | #9 | #9 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.