Jalopnik’s Top Automotive Podcast Recommendations for Long Road Trips

When you’re out on the road, a great album or the rumble of your engine isn’t always enough to keep you entertained. If you want something to keep the mind working, then a podcast is a great way to pass the hours.

But, with thousands upon thousands of podcasts out there, it can be tricky knowing where to start. Don’t worry, though, because the staff here at Jalopnik have excellent taste when it comes to automotive audio.

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So, the next time you need something to listen to on a long drive, why not check out one of our picks for the best car-related podcasts out there?

Spike’s Car Radio

Hosted by comedian and car fan Spike Feresten, Spike’s Car Radio brings all manner of interesting guests in for a chat about all things automotive. As well as regular guests like Jerry Seinfeld and Jonny Lieberman, SCR has also hosted race team boss Beth Paretta and Jay Leno.

99% Invisible

If you like your podcasts with a side order of design then 99% Invisible is the show for you. Each week, this podcast dissects an element of design, whether it’s buildings, infrastructure or even transport. There are hundreds of fascinating episodes to work through, including this one about the design of bikes and this about the Mexico City subway system.

Donut Racing Show

Don’t worry, race fans, we’ve got you covered too. If you want an in-depth and lighthearted look at the week’s biggest racing stories then look no further than the Donut Racing Show. Each week, join Nolan Sykes, Alanis King and Elizabeth Blackstock as they break down the biggest stories from F1 and the wider motorsport world.

Everything is Alive

If you want something a bit more left-field, might I suggest Everything is Alive from Radiotopia. In this short podcast, host Ian Chillag chats with an inanimate object about its life. In one recent episode, Chillag sits down to talk with Alzo, a rental car in Florida.

WRC Backstories

Back in the real world, this podcast from the World Rally Championship is a great way to find out more about the history of the sport. In every episode, a guest from the world of WRC is brought in to talk about their career in the sport. Past guests have included Sébastien Loeb and Molly Taylor.

Well, There’s Your Problem

If engineering is your thing, then you’ll want to give Well, There’s Your Problem a listen. This lighthearted look into mechanical mishaps from around the world is a great listen as it tackles everything from engineering disasters to systemic failures.

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