Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
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Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
“The only people who have beaten me since are General Motors and Elon Musk.”
In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight chat with Jonny Smith, a motoring journalist, TV presenter, and YouTube personality known for his work on Fifth Gear and his YouTube show The Late Brake Show. Jonny shares his journey from writing for car magazines to setting world records with his electric car, the Flux Capacitor. He discusses his passion for car modification, why he believes in embracing both piston and electric cars, and how he carved his own path in the automotive industry.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast or someone exploring a career in automotives, Jonny’s blend of humour, knowledge, and experience offers inspiration for anyone passionate about cars.
Key Moments:
[00:00:00] Introduction: Recap and British Grand Prix highlights
[00:07:47] Guest Intro: Welcoming Jonny Smith
[00:11:41] Jonny’s Journey: From magazines to television to YouTube
[00:12:43] The Future of Cars: Jonny’s vision of classic and electric cars coexisting
[00:17:01] Highs and Lows: Behind the scenes of Fifth Gear
[00:22:52] Advice to Aspiring Automotive Professionals: Persistence and apprenticeships
[00:25:07] YouTube and Social Media: How to build your presence in today’s digital world
Featuring: Jonny Smith
Presented by: Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill
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The Spark Inside
Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
