Car Talk - The YTG Podcast
FritidCrazy car stories, the latest automotive news and the inside scoop on the Australian car market from luxury car dealer YTG, and it's creator, Shaun Baker. Hosted by Niko French along with Shaun, the podcast aims to share some of the stories and insights from decades of experience in the car world along with catching up on the latest news on the automotive horizon. YTG is proud to enjoy a fantastic network, so the show will see regular guests who share history with Shaun and bring some pretty amazing tales to the show. We hope you enjoy!
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- [S2, E33] Live Special: Lotus Club Victoria (01:15:10)
This week we welcome the Lotus Club Victoria to the YTG showroom for a live special interviewing a titan of industry, Andrew Smith. From the fascinating stories of his personal interactions with the Lotus Formula 1 team, including names such as Chapman and Senna, to an eye-opening insight into the current car market including the incoming wave of Chinese EV giants, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge to the latest episode of The YTG Podcast.
- [S2, E32] Let's talk about the F1 Movie. (01:04:54)
On the episode of The YTG Podcast we feel it's been long enough now to openly discuss the F1 movie without fear of spoiling it. If you care, you've seen it by now. So here we go! The good, the bad, the realistic and the not-so-realistic. Enjoy!
- [S2, E31] Shaun Uncensored: Being offered Only Fans for a Lamborghini! (01:00:57)
It's not everyday that a car dealer is willing to come out with a story as wild as this, but if you haven't figured it out yet, YTG is no average dealership. Kicking things off for Episode 31 of the YTG Podcast, Shaun and Niko rip the covers off some of the crazier stories interacting with the wacky and wonderful people who inquire on rare and exotic cars. We've got stories on everything from active lawsuits to Only Fans and that's just the stuff we CAN share! Enjoy...
- [S2, E30] Is the WRC in serious trouble? w/ Colin Clarke (01:11:29)
On this episode of the YTG Podcast we discuss the return of Targa Tasmania and dive deep into the current state of the world of WRC, the challenges and risks posed with its future and what might be a possible solution to breathe new life into the sport which was once bigger than F1!
- [S2, E29] Catching up with the voice of the WRC, Colin Clarke (01:07:15)
Your favourite rally presenter is back on the Pod! Allows Colin's sensational voice to teleport you to a world of motorsport as we talk travel, celebrate the incredible car culture of New Zealand and unveil what is quite possibly the best Google Review ever written.
- [S2, E28] New Zealand Special with Liam Mehlhopt! (01:04:39)
Come abroad with us for a rare change of scenery for the podcast, hosting all the way from the YTG NZ showroom. There's a lot to catch up on but the most important thing is, what do we name the wheel!?!? Tune in to find out what on earth we're talking about...A huge thank you to Erebus Motorport for having us at Taupo for the New Zealand round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship.
- [S2, E27] Supercars Erebus Motorsport Special with Barry Ryan (01:04:35)
On this very special episode of The YTG Podcast we sit down with Erebus Motorsport CEO Barry Ryan following the Aus GP where YTG was lucky enough to be the primary partner for the #99 Camaro driven by Cooper Murray with that stunning Black and Gold Senna inspired livery. We dive into Barry's career, the teams history and what lies in store for Erebus in 2025. A huge thank you to Barry for joining us on the show and we will see you in Taupo, NZ!
- [S2, E26] If you listen to any episode... Let it be this one! (01:15:45)
This needs no title, its just simply some of the best, funniest and most entertaining stories we've ever told on the podcast! There's a good reason it's an hour and a half long... Enjoy!
- [S2, E25] The Irish Madman is Back! Paddy returns to talk Aussie Cross-Kart Championship (01:13:13)
Welcome to 2025! We are kicking off the year with our first guest welcoming back Paddy, the Irish cross-kart driving madman with no fear. We discuss the all-new Aussie Cross-Kart Championship, the 2025 Canberra Festival of Speed and more...
- [S2. E24] Q&A: Are Most Supercar Owners Arrogant Smart Asses? (01:08:24)
Happy New Year! As we wrap up another incredible year here at YTG we turn to the audience for some hilarious questions including a certain stereotype about supercar owners...
- [S2, E23] It's time to talk about Jaguar. (00:49:24)
On this episode of The YTG Podcast we catch up on the recent YTG Open House, we discuss the Carrera GT's new phenomenal Nurburgring lap time, the wave of automotive brands backpedaling on their future electric models and the disaster that is the new Jaguar.
- [S2, E22] The Stupid Things Other People Do On The Road (01:30:40)
On this episode of The YTG Podcast we discuss driving pet peeves: all of the incredibly annoying things other people do on the road. We also bring a few behind the scenes stories to you this week on the topic of pre-purchase inspections and the dangers for both the buyer and the dealer when they wish to have a vehicle inspected before purchasing. You won't believe how ludicrous it can get!
- [S2, E21] Ford want to play advertisements to you in your own car! (01:07:56)
Can you believe it has been a year since we had Sam from Seen Through Glass on the show? On this episode we catch up after a stretch between drinks, discuss the recent ArtNeun Porsche Show, look at the most affordable future classics sub $100k and most importantly, address a patent from Ford motor Company looking to run advertisements on your cars infotainment screens. Wild!
- [S2, E20] Photography Special: Part 2 with Ben Hargreaves "Life Through Optics" (00:58:06)
Join us for a special two part series covering the world of Automotive Photography with special guest Ben Hargreaves also known as "Life Through Optics". In this, Part 2 of the feature length special, we discuss our most memorable photoshoots, Ben's recent experience driving Niko's Lotus Elise, the Targa Classica rally, next car purchases, Sony vs Canon cameras and much, much more.
- [S2, E19] Photography Special: Part 1 with Ben Hargreaves "Life Through Optics" (00:51:57)
Join us for a special two part series covering the world of Automotive Photography with special guest Ben Hargreaves also known as "Life Through Optics". In this, Part 1 of the feature length special, we will introduce Ben and dive deep into the business of making money by pointing a camera at cars. Of particular interest is the stark contrast between Niko and Ben's approaches to that concept. The episode will cover backstories, lessons learnt, a breakdown of how the two make an income and finally some advice and takeaways for those who may envision themselves working in this industry as well.
- [S2, E18] Is The Nilu 27 a Worthy Rival For The GMA T50? (01:14:07)
This episode we tackle some great questions from the audience including Shaun's love affair with 5.5L and 6.2L AMG's and our favourite picks from Monterey Car Week, specifically, the Nilu 27 in all it's glory.
- [S2, E17] $15k Per Year?! Supercar Insurance Explained (01:02:28)
On this episode we say farewell to Denis Xenos, a friend, colleague and member of the Muscle Car Warehouse family. We catch up on the recent Maling Road Auto Classico and answer a great question from a listener about the challenges of high value car insurance especially as a young driver or owner.
- [S2, E16] How Much Tech is Too Much Tech? (01:05:16)
Join us for an hour of automotive related tangents from F1 to the Adrian Newey RB17 to modern car technology, questions from the audience including Cars & Coffee and more!
- [S2, E15] Cosworths Creations: Bugatti Tourbillion vs GMA T50 vs Aston Martin Valkyrie (01:02:48)
It's Goodwood Festival of Speed time of year! With a monster week in the car world we take a look at the blockbuster Silverstone GP, what to expect at the Goodwood FOS this year and take a deep dive into the insane offerings in the hypercar market at the moment, many of which feature heavy influence from legendary engine builder, Cosworth.
- [S2, E14] How To Get a Supercar Allocation When The Dealer Won't Give You One (01:09:35)
This week on the YTG Podcast we are discussing how to get a supercar allocation when the dealer won't give you one and this months VFACTS report stating that something interesting and not-so-surprising is happening to electric vehicle sales numbers world wide!
- [S2, E13] The 911 Goes Hybrid: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (01:01:16)
What's the new M3 Touring like on track? What do we actually think of the two Dodge Vipers we just took into stock? And Holy-Moly the Porsche 911 has been electrified... Did they ruin it? All this and more on this weeks episode of The YTG Podcast.
- [S2, E12] The Formula AI Disaster and the Real Reason there is No Women Drivers in F1 (01:25:18)
Join us for a heavily Formula 1 themed episode as we discuss the disaster that was the AI racing, the impending driver market ahead of 2025, whether Ricciardo's career is over and more...
- [S2, E11] Geo-Fencing: Does You're New Car Come With Terms & Conditions? (00:58:16)
This week we are joined once again by Sean Dodgeson, the man, the myth and the legend behind YTG Racing Simulation. We catch up on all things virtual before addressing a few questions from the audience, some more information on the sale of the Gen 3 Prototypes and finally, diving deep into Geo-Fencing, the risk it poses and why you should care about it at all.
- [S2, E10.5] Honda Civic Type R FL5: Worthy of Sports Car of the Year? (00:13:12)
Welcome to a new branch of The YTG Podcast! Back in episode 6 of season 2, Shaun was flabbergasted by Top Gear's choice of 2023 Sports Car of the Year, the Honda Civic Type R FL5. Well, listener of the show and straight up legend, Deshan, got in touch to offer us a drive in his brand new FL5! We met on the testing grounds of Mount Dandenong and what developed was a short form podcast on wheels as Shaun and Niko both drove the car and discussed their opinions on the brand new Hot Hatch to ultimately answer the question, does it deserve the award? A huge thank you to Deshan for offering us his pride and joy to create this video. Deshan is a true driving enthusiast and it's a real pleasure to meet more passionate people who love driving just as we do. Let us know if you liked this new style of The YTG Podcast in the comments below. We are currently open to the idea of reviewing listeners cars on a more regular basis, if that's what the audience wants to see!
- [S2, E10] The Audi R8 is No More... In Memory of Ben Henson. (01:00:51)
On this Episode of The YTG Podcast Shaun honours close friend to many of us in the industry, Ben Henson, who tragically passed just days before filming was scheduled to take place. He will be sorely missed. We also cover the death of the Audi R8, the overlooked and forgotten Jaguar XJ220, one of the best motorsport marketing campaigns we have ever seen and more.