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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Q&A 122 - Add lightness, remove trousers
Oct 16, 2026
32m 25s
Is retro the future?
Oct 12, 2026
1h 04m 41s
Q&A 121 - Peak steering wheel
Oct 9, 2026
31m 09s
What is Aunt Bessie driving?
Oct 5, 2026
1h 10m 14s
Q&A 120 - Jaglorean
Oct 2, 2026
30m 17s
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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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- 🇺🇸United States · AutomotiveHOME#199.4K to 58K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Automotive#15.2K to 32K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Automotive#21.9K to 12K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Automotive#71.4K to 8.6K
- 🇮🇳India · Automotive#81.0K to 6.4K
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24K to 150K🎙 Daily cadence·446 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
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80K to 500K🇺🇸39%🇬🇧22%🇦🇺8%+19 more - Active Followers
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32K to 200K955 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/16/26 | 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 available only in America, why paddleshift Ferraris are often advertised as manuals, a hypothetical quandary involving Gordon Murray, a former racing driver and a disgraced TV presenter, the least mechanical sympathy ever shown to a car, and strange automotive habits. 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. | 32m 25s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | 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 prime minister somehow ending up in an AC replica, an old Mini that couldn’t be stopped, Victorian follies, a strange idea from Vauxhall in the ‘90s, the low key cars of Paris, a listener’s inside story of a VW Beetle advert, engine silkiness on the radio, an off-brand A-Team, and another cracking pick 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 podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick (which has now sold!): https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2086137 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 04m 41s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | 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 work outside of their homeland, oddball cars your dad told you about, why UK private plates are the way they are, and the greatest steering wheels of all time. 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. | 31m 09s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | 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. Also in this episode, misheard lyrics, Weller wheels, local car show spots, Uncle Ben’s Benz and Captain Birdseye’s quayside Shogun, the new Bristol Fighter in person, the Bridgestone Super R.A.P. wheel, driving theory test strangeness, and another delightful thing found on the 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 podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2191812 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 10m 14s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | 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 celebrity co-driver for Jonny’s race-prepped Hillman Avenger, and decide if the DeLorean was a bad idea from the start. 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. | 30m 17s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 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 names its cars, Richard’s MG Metro Turbo coming home, Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato envy, the expensive delights of an early Ford Ka brochure, the other things Jonny got up to on the Isle of Man apart from meeting Noel Edmonds, and a forgotten Italian wonder 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 podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2069353To find out more about Voy and get 50 percent off your first treatment order with code SSG, go to https://go.joinvoy.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 10m 59s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | 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 have tried to sort the tangle of British Leyland, and ways to personalise a deceased-spec Micra. 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. | 34m 40s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | 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 embarrassing Keith confusion, Natalie Imbruglia’s Mercedes M-Class, news of Nigel Havers and a Saab, the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, the return of the Bristol Fighter, and another fantastic 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 podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2094841 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 07m 25s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | 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 services, an EV to replace a diesel SUV, cars that are like mediocre songs with great intros, and ridiculous bodywork bodges. 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. | 35m 55s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | 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 Spring, a real life No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, and what went on at the Grand Tour premiere.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. | 1h 05m 02s | ||||||
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| 9/11/26 | 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 best car from any 007 film, and a replacement for a Mercedes GLC Coupe. 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. | 25m 19s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | car televisionThe Grand Tour+4 | — | The Grand TourTop Gear+1 | Monterey Car Week | car TVThe Grand Tour+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 02m 39s | ||
| 9/4/26 | car-related stage showscars in advertising+3 | — | — | — | Q&ANigel Havers+3 | — | 35m 36s | ||
| 8/31/26 | The A-TeamDawson’s Creek music+5 | — | The A-TeamDawson’s Creek+1 | DetroitNorth America | The A-TeamDawson’s Creek+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 01m 54s | ||
| 8/24/26 | travelautomotive culture+4 | — | Ford Crown VicWhite Cabriolets+5 | Los Angeles | Los AngelesMonterey Car Week+6 | Car & Classic | 53m 27s | ||
| 8/17/26 | car spottingMonterey Car Week+4 | — | The Equaliser | CaliforniaUnited States | Monterey Car Weekcar spotting+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 08m 09s | ||
| 8/14/26 | supercarsBritish cars+4 | — | TeslaRobocop | British | supercarBritish car+5 | — | 30m 10s | ||
| 8/10/26 | automotivecomedy+4 | — | Corrado VR6Rolls-Royce+1 | California | T-shirtLondon accents+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 01m 44s | ||
| 8/7/26 | Q&Amountain biking+4 | — | — | — | Q&Amountain bike+4 | — | 31m 42s | ||
| 8/3/26 | Ford opinionscar buying+4 | — | P-reg Kamk3 Escort+4 | — | Fordmk3 Escort+7 | Car & Classic | 1h 08m 21s | ||
| 7/31/26 | car cultureBack To The Future+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+2 | — | Back To The Futurecar culture+3 | — | 32m 13s | ||
| 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. | 1h 07m 14s | ||||||
| 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. | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| 6/12/26 | 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 | ||
| 5/29/26 | audience questionscar names+3 | — | Smart ForTwoToyota iQ+4 | — | car namesSmart ForTwo+4 | — | 30m 16s | ||
| 5/25/26 | swancar purchase+5 | — | Suzuki X90 | BirminghamBicester | swanSlash+6 | Car & Classic | 1h 01m 42s | ||
| 5/22/26 | car confusionaudience questions+4 | — | — | — | car confusionPaula Cole+5 | — | 28m 22s | ||
| 5/18/26 | mental healthautomotive+4 | — | CALMSamaritans | — | David Attenboroughcar alarm+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 07m 50s | ||
| 5/15/26 | car-related drinking gamescurrent cars+2 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | car gamesautomotive+3 | — | 30m 55s | ||
| 5/11/26 | popular singer concernsstrimmer accident+5 | — | Yacht Rock | — | singerstrimmer+6 | Car & Classic | 1h 03m 33s | ||
| 5/8/26 | automotive questionscar imports+3 | — | Century SUVpatreon.com+3 | — | bag of cansEuro hatch+3 | — | 34m 26s | ||
| 5/4/26 | crime-fightingautomotive+4 | — | Ford RangersMercedes X-Class+3 | Bicester | crime-fighting showFord Rangers+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 05m 37s | ||
| 5/1/26 | listener questionsGerman car makers+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | carsGerman car makers+3 | — | 26m 05s | ||
| 4/27/26 | race serieslive shows+4 | — | outdoor slippersSkol Bandits+2 | LondonSouth Africa | Cuban heel and toe trophylive shows+6 | Car & Classic | 1h 00m 40s | ||
| 4/24/26 | listener questionsautomotive comparisons+3 | — | Knight Rider watch facesLand Rover+4 | — | Knight RiderLand Rover+5 | — | 29m 09s | ||
| 4/20/26 | automotivecomedy+4 | — | Rock & Roll Hall of FameCar & Classic+2 | microlight | car salebonus item+6 | DuramatSSG10 | 1h 04m 59s | ||
| 4/17/26 | head gasketirrational car dislikes+3 | — | Top Gear | — | head gasketAmerican classic+3 | — | 28m 37s | ||
| 4/13/26 | music recordingautomotive+4 | — | Renault ScenicKGM Rexton+2 | — | Bonnie TylerSend Me An Angel+6 | Car & Classic | 1h 02m 08s | ||
| 4/10/26 | 90s BTCClistener questions+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | 90s BTCCroad trip+3 | — | 28m 17s | ||
| 4/6/26 | automotive newscomedy+4 | — | JagRenault Twingo+2 | A1 | JagRenault Twingo+6 | carandclassic.com | 1h 01m 51s | ||
| 4/3/26 | car skillscar wash+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | — | You Bet!car skills+3 | — | 34m 19s | ||
| 3/30/26 | new wordsautomotive games+3 | — | — | — | WastressLeBaron James+5 | Car & Classic | 1h 06m 36s | ||
| 3/27/26 | listener questionscar cruelty+3 | — | patreon.comsmithandsniff.com+1 | BelgiumFlemish | car questionsautomotive humor+3 | DuramatSSG10 | 33m 43s | ||
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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 25 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Africa | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| South Africa | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| IS | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| MY | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| CL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Sweden | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Finland | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| PL | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| ID | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Norway | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Denmark | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| HU | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Brazil | — | #7 | #7 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.