Ferrari’s EV Problem, Lotus Gets Wilder, and Jay Leno Garage Stories
06/04/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
Ferrari just revealed the Luce, its first EV, and the reaction was not exactly quiet. Blair and Shinoo break down why the design, price point, and Ferrari badge have created so much controversy — and whether this is a bold move or a massive miss.
They also cover the new Lotus Emira 420, the reality of softening new car sales, Shinoo’s latest shop updates, including the supercharged Corvette E-Ray and 996RR progress, plus a deep dive into what it was really like taking the BAC Mono and Drakan Spyder to Jay Leno’s Garage.
And in this week’s “This or That,” the guys ask the obvious question: if you had around $750,000 to spend, would you really buy Ferrari’s EV… or build a much better garage?
Topics include: Ferrari Luce EV reaction Lotus Emira 420 Porsche 996RR updates Supercharged Corvette E-Ray Jay Leno’s Garage behind the scenes BAC Mono and Drakan Spyder New car sales slowdown Ferrari 296, 458, 812 Superfast, Taycan Cross Turismo, Tesla Model X The problem with expensive EVs
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BMW may have finally built a modern enthusiast car worth caring about.
In this episode, the Full Throttle Talk crew breaks down the new manual-only rear-wheel-drive BMW M3 CS, why modern sports cars feel increasingly disconnected, and how manufacturers may finally be waking up to what drivers actually want.
They also debate the Porsche GT4 gearing controversy, Audi R8 vs Lamborghini Gallardo, Nissan’s surprisingly good new Z NISMO, analog GT3 race cars, and why race cars rarely make good road cars.
Plus plenty of real-world shop stories, driving impressions, and enthusiast chaos along the way.
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Inside Porsche Special Wishes, Singer Turbos & The Return of Analog Driving
05/21/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair Smith and Shinoo Mapleton go deep into Porsche’s most exclusive world: VIP customers, Special Wishes, Sonderwunsch builds, Paint to Sample, and one-off factory projects.
The episode also covers the Singer Turbo Study, why some high-end restomods barely get driven, the risks of shipping valuable cars, Lotus’ return to ICE and hybrid powertrains, and why the future of enthusiast cars may be less about horsepower — and more about feel.
Guest Derek joins the show to share his story from wrenching on an MGB as a kid to helping shape some truly wild Porsche builds, including a Dakar, ST, 918 recommissioning project, and more.
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Formula 1’s V8 Return, Porsche 964 Debate & Why Lightweight Cars Still Win
05/14/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair and Shinoo dive into one of the biggest enthusiast stories of the year: Formula 1 moving back toward V8 engines.
The guys also debate the rising hype around Porsche 964 values, compare the driving experience of a Lotus Elise 111R vs a real 964 RS, discuss Nürburgring record runs from Volkswagen and Zinger, and break down why lightweight sports cars still deliver the most emotional driving experience.
Other topics include:
Future ICE engine development from Lotus, Renault & Geely
Ferrari 308 GT4 vs Acura NSX vs Porsche 964
Everyday Driver Elise comparison shoot
Corvette C8 track-day consumable costs
When it’s finally time to sell a car you love
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Why Cars Now Cost $50K (And What’s Coming Next)
05/08/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
The automotive world is changing faster than most people realize — and not all of it is good for drivers.
In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes:
• Why naturally aspirated engines may be disappearing • How government regulations are reshaping the industry • Why new cars are now averaging $50,000+ • The growing influence of China on global car production • And what all of this means for enthusiasts
We also get into real-world driving experiences, underrated cars, and why analog driving might be more valuable than ever.
If you care about where cars are heading — and what’s worth buying now — this episode is for you.
Full Throttle Talk is an automotive podcast for car enthusiasts, Porsche fans, supercar owners, collector-car buyers, and performance driving addicts who want real car conversation — not surface-level reviews.
This car podcast dives deep into the automotive topics enthusiasts actually care about.
This automotive podcast covers:
Porsche models, GT cars, air-cooled history, and modern performance
Supercars, exotic cars, and high-performance vehicles
Collector car values, auctions, and market analysis
Classic cars, modern sports cars, and ownership insights
Automotive news, engineering, design, and industry trends
Driving stories, road rallies, car events, and enthusiast culture
Whether you’re into Porsche 911s, Ferraris, modern performance cars, or investment-grade collector vehicles, Full Throttle Talk delivers long-form automotive discussion from people who actually live in the car world.
If you love cars — and you want deeper insight into driving, ownership, and market trends — this is the automotive podcast you’ve been looking for.
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