Car Chat

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By: Sam Moores

The Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores (@sammooresphoto). Video podcasts now over on the Car Chat Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment: He Built His Own G Force Sim Racing Rig
#199
04/12/2024

A short extract from the full episode with Rowan Hick of GlobalWorkshop discussing his personal sim building journey from a humble gaming setup to building a full G force rig. Check out the full episode #198 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/car-chat/id1432553826


Video: https://youtu.be/y6hEotIQTyM


Enjoy,


Sam


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Rowan Hick | GlobalWorkshop - The Software Behind Your Build
#198
04/08/2024

In this episode of Car Chat, host Sam Moores talks with Rowan Hick, the founder of Global Workshop, a platform designed to assist in the management of vehicle builds, restorations, and races. Rowan discusses the origins of Global Workshop, detailing how personal necessity led to the creation of a system that simplifies the management of complex vehicle projects for enthusiasts and professionals.

Additionally, Rowan shares his personal journey in the automotive world, from modifying a Fraser Clubman to pushing the boundaries of home racing simulators. With a background in software development, Rowan's transition into the automotive sector...


Faruk Heplevent | Scope Studio - A CGI Photography and Cinematography Studio
#197
03/25/2024

In today's digital world, how do you stand out when technology and creativity merge?


Faruk Heplevent, who started Scope Studio, leads the way in car CGI, film, and photo production. He joins us to share his story from taking photos around the world to leading a company at the cutting edge of digital creativity in the car industry. We'll dive into Scope Studio's exciting project, Scope City, a digital city that's a perfect place for showing off cars.


https://thescope.studio/


In this episode, we cover:


(00:00) Meet...


From NC500 to Rush Magazine: Craig Toone's Unlikely Journey
#196
03/18/2024

Craig Toone is the founder of Rush Magazine - a new print magazine celebrating the best iconic modern classics & performance cars.


https://www.rushmagazine.co.uk/


Enjoy,


Sam


Show Notes:


0:00 - Intro

4:38 - How to start a magazine

19:50 - The perks of running a magazine

26:10 - Automotive background

32:22 - Big surprises

35:31 - Imposter syndrome and authentic experiences

47:57 - Car Of The Year

56:38 - Issue #2

1:00:37 - How much content...


Paul Woodman | From Idea to Amazon Prime: The Lovecars Journey
#195
03/11/2024

Paul Woodman, the founder of Lovecars, an automotive media powerhouse, sits down with me to share his journey from the company's inception to its current success, including producing the series "On The Road," now streaming on Amazon Prime. We delve into the origins of his passion for cars, the challenges and triumphs of bringing automotive stories to life on screen, and the memorable experiences of filming across the globe. Join us as Paul opens up about his favorite cars, the excitement of racing, and navigating the complex world of social media, all while building a brand that resonates with...


Iain Litchfield - GT-Rs, Tuned Porsches, The Praga Bohema and Jethro's 996
#194
03/04/2024

It's always great to catch up with Iain Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Motors. Litchfield Motors started off importing JDM cars (listen to our first podcast here) We have a catchup and discuss the GT-R world of today, tuning cars, the expansion of Litchfield, dampers and a whole lot more.


https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/


Enjoy,


Sam


Show Notes:


0:00 - Intro

5:01 - Litchfield and GTRs

10:57 - In-house parts

13:46 - Current demand

19:17 - Working on Porsches

26:33...


Chris Tolman | Tolman Engineering - 205 Tolman Editions, Running Race Teams and Rallying
#193
02/26/2024

Chris Tolman is the founder of Tolman Engineering. Chris has an extensive background in rallying and running race teams and has brought this knowledge into his Peugeot 205 Tolman Editions. From running the McLaren driver development cars to Bentley GT3s, there is a wealth of knowledge.


In this episode, we sit down with Chris Tolman, the founder behind Tolman Engineering, to explore the thrilling world of motorsport engineering and team management. From the foundational connections in rally racing to the intricate details of running a race team, Chris shares his invaluable experiences and the skills required...


Mick Pacey | Export 56 - Classic Porsche Specialist
#192
02/19/2024

Mick Pacey has been in the business of special air cooled Porsches for 25 years. His knowledge of these cars is truly exceptional. I met up with Mick at Export 56 to have a look round their place, see some of the amazing cars they look after and have a chat about Mick's journey and Porsches.


https://www.export56.com/


Enjoy,


Sam


Show Notes:


0:00 - Intro

5:28 - Buying and restoring Porsches

22:17 - Finding the parts

30:35 - Price range

41:23...


Cars With Luke - Cars, Cameras And Copyright Claims
#191
02/12/2024

In this episode Luke of "Cars With Luke" joins me for a catchup. Luke is a content creator based predominantly in the Swiss Alps creating content with a whole host of cool cars. We discuss Luke's creative journey, balancing photography and videography, the Rimac, Luke's cars, Manual vs PDK, GT3s and Porsches along with some of the creative challenges and copyright issues Luke has has to deal with.


You can check out our previous episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/cars-with-luke-youtuber-and-photographer/id1432553826?i=1000522028416


https://www.youtube.com/@carswithluke

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Tim Fenna | Frontline Cars - The Truly Bespoke MGB Restomod
#190
02/05/2024

Tim Fenna is the founder of Frontline Cars, a specialist in MGBs.


Frontline was founded by Tim in 1991, with a personal remit to enhance the driving experience of classic MG Cars. Tim followed his father’s footsteps as an engineer and used his inherent skill and interest in motorsport to design and develop new ground-breaking core components for the MGB, Midget and Sprite. Today, almost 150 restorations have been delivered under the Frontline name, with Tim’s upgrades at the heart of each and every commission. His constant pursuit of perfection enables each Frontline car to be bett...