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The Radiator Arms

by JayEmm & Friends

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What REALLY Happened On THAT Ukraine Road Trip?

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

After eight months away, James, Ant and Will are back at The Radiator Arms — catching up on what’s changed, what they’ve been driving, and where the last year has taken them. The main conversation picks up the story behind James’s recent…
How Did 2025 Change Us As Car Guys?

December 31, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

As 2025 comes to a close, James, Ant and Will take a moment to reflect on how the year has shaped them as car people — from the cars they’ve driven and the experiences they’ve shared, to the moments that caught them off guard along the…
Things Even Car Enthusiasts Get Wrong!

December 29, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

Today we’re talking about the stuff even car enthusiasts get wrong on the road and on track — from confusing grip with handling, to misunderstanding weight transfer, to treating traction control like the enemy… and why “driving fast” still…
Will PAY PER MILE Spell The END of Your EV?

December 22, 2025 · 51 min

This week, James, Ant and Will dig into the newly announced 3p-per-mile tax for EVs and ask the big question: will this ever actually happen? They explore what the tax means for everyday EV drivers, how it compares to the real-world…
What Do Car People REALLY Want for Christmas?

December 15, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

It’s Christmas at The Radiator Arms, which means one thing: car-enthusiast gift chaos. James, Ant and Will go through the best, worst and most confusing Christmas car gifts — from genuinely useful tools and model cars to the presents no…

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Car Breakdowns from Hell!

December 8, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

This week, James and Will swap their worst breakdown stories — from running out of fuel on the motorway to cars catching fire, mystery electrical gremlins, and the recovery services that somehow make a bad day even worse. They also read…
Things That Non-Car People NEVER Understand!

December 1, 2025 · 51 min

Things non-car people never understand… from why we even love cars, to their belief that there's nowhere you can legally drive a car over the speed limit! In this episode, James, Ant and Will break down the divide between car people and…
The Worst Modern Car Gimmicks!

November 24, 2025 · 60 min

Are modern cars getting worse to use? In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will dive into the modern car gimmicks that drive everyone mad — from touchscreen controls and capacitive buttons to fake exhausts, overprotective…
Thrown in At the Supercar Deep End!

November 17, 2025 · 59 min

What happens when you go from fixing computers… to driving Ferraris? In this episode, James and Will talk about what it’s really like being thrown in the deep end with supercars. From Will’s first drive in a Ferrari Scuderia to taking the…
Why Don’t Modern Cars Feel Special Anymore?

November 10, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

Remember when relatable cars felt special? In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James and Will sit down to talk about why so many modern cars feel less soulful than the ones we grew up loving. From affordable first cars to the icons that…
Inside Japan’s Car Scene!

November 3, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

What’s Japan’s car scene really like? In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will talk about Ant’s trip to Japan — exploring the driving experience, the car community and how Japanese car culture compares to life on UK…
Will's First Track Day!

October 27, 2025 · 53 min

What really happens on your first track day? This week on The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will relive Will’s first experience at Blyton Park — with the Mini JCW track car and Ferrari 550 Maranello both making an appearance. They share…

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About the show

Welcome to our car enthusiast's podcast by James Martin of JayEmm on Cars, Ant of SPORTZNTOURING and car guy/musician Will Gladwell, the Radiator Arms is a friendly, welcoming place to talk all things automotive and beyond - with focus on movies, music and video games all connected by a shared love of the automobile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.