The Ignition Podcast

Craig Williams of Neutron Engines is on the ignition podcast. Craig is a brilliant engineer and mechanic who has been battling with his health and passion for cars. You have probably seen his work if you're into engines, honda or just cool car stuff. Under the alias Neutron Engines, Craig is developing a brand new V8 out of two K24s and has been developing and solving the problems that come with both. This conversation with Craig opened my eyes to the reality of his condition, and I have even more respect for a man who, despite his deteriorating health, has unshakable optimism and an uncanny attitude towards life, continuing on his journey to build his creation and making it seem so effortless while sharing his condition on his social media.

I have recently opened up to the idea that events and moments in our past that feel like open mental wounds may be easier to heal and cure than we think. Yes, the stigma of mental health and the conversations around the topic have a tremendous impact on communities worldwide, but it may be your fault that you are still struggling to deal with certain aspects. I implore you to look at the environment in which that event or moment in life happened, and instead of blaming or harbouring hate, think how you would have reacted if you were in the other person's shoes and had their problems. Would you of acted the same way? 

This episode speaks to the way we look at those moments, and John's way of looking at things is certainly one I would recommend you listen to.

Jade Price on the ignition podcast Now Jade is right at the beginning of her journey with content creating and is making immense ground in the industry. Her message of self-perseverance and self-belief is more important than ever. Jade holds titles like Automotive Trailblazer Woman Of The Year 2021 and Auto Car's woman apprentice Of The Year Nominee 2022. It's clear to see why Jade hasn't stopped trying to make her career in the automotive industry the best it can be. Still, due to her health and endometriosis, this all may come to an end. Still, Jade isn't letting that stop her and is now transitioning to content creation and making the most of her creativity and ingenuity. 

Alex Goy, presenter, writer, editor, film-maker, and director. Alex doesn't just tick one box. He ticks them all. For a man used to spending most of his time in front of a camera, this was a great peek into what went on behind the camera. Life, as Alex has seen, has so much more to do with experiences and learning from those experiences than just experiencing and not doing anything with them. This spark is a testament to Alex's resolve, determination and plucky, Unflushable-ness. 

Horsepower Heritage and The Ignition Podcast. This particular crossover episode features Maurice Merrick. Maurice takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines, so I wanted to work with Maurice. Our podcasts may be on different continents, but I believe we share the same goal to help entertain, inform and inspire you listening to do more with your passion for cars. In this episode, we cover why we started our podcasts, the reasons we love cars and the best of what each country has to offer. I enjoyed this episode, so please let me know if you did too!

Broad hunting club on the ignition podcast, this short clip is advice from two men that have been there and done it. The passion and drive they showed through the podcast were extraordinary, so give this a listen, and if you like what you heard, the episode is linked below!

Alex Nevill on The Ignition Podcast, Alex is a racing driver who has spent more time on track than off of it. From an early age has been dealing with Dyspraxia, a learning difficulty that means he struggles with his coordination. Something which, for a racing driver, makes the job even harder. It is amazing to see this hasn't stopped Alex from chasing his dreams and pursuing what matters most to him. His passion for racing and his innate motivation to win is outstanding. In the conversation, we talk more about racing being a business than a sport, what he's had to do and how he positioned himself and racing as a creative marketing tool for brands rather than a donation to allow him to continue. I hope you enjoy listening to this masterclass in motorsport marketing from a man in the middle of it. 

A special Sunday episode for those who know nothing or a lot about historic racing of the early 50's the cars, the drivers and the experience like no other. Vehicles like the Lotus-Climax 16/18 and the Maserati 250F are among some of the first rear engines of the old Formula 1 era. This episode is something new and, if you couldn't tell, one which was very strange for me. So, let me know what you think!

Will Nattrass on The Ignition Podcast. Will speaks about his early years as a car enthusiast and how those have forged with a love of visualisation, movie making and photography and have taken him and his art to new levels. Will is all about balance and learning early on that sacrificing everything isn't worth losing relationships and friendships along the way. He describes how he started his career, the do's and dont's of setting up early, and the luck and ingenuity that having no money gives you. I hope you enjoyed the episode.

This spark is from our most listened-to episode with Tim Woodford. The episode was about how he started the R53 club from humble beginnings and now leads a group of over 20K people, making it one of the most prominent groups on Facebook for a single model of car. Tim's willingness to help and open relationship with everyone around him is probably why the group is such a success. His full episode is linked below, so I hope you enjoyed the spark.

Today's guest on the ignition podcast is Theodor Dantchev, founder of infinity labs. He is creating something that we all will be looking forward to, whether you are a classic or new car enthusiast. Infinity labs aim to have something for you. A significant project they are working on right now is Infinity collectors. An exclusive NFT collection where collectors can showcase their classic cars in the Metaverse. It's exciting to think in 5 years, going to car shows and seeing cars you would have never imagined will become as easy as putting on a headset or looking at your phone. I hope you enjoyed the episode, and click the links below to find out more.

She Talks Cars on The Ignition Podcast. Abigayle Andre wasn't always creating content. She found It out of a love of helping people and being a business owner. Abigayle knew the true power of giving people value. Creating content to inform her community, and those in need is all she is about. Muslim, ADHD, and neurodivergent are all things she identifies with, but as you'll find out, she is so much more than the labels associated with her. If you want to know how to grow as an influencer and person, this is the episode for you! 

I hope you enjoy these short recaps and getting the best bits from each episode. If this is your first time listening to Daniel, this is a treat because his full episode can be found in the link below. Daniel is not only battling with chrons but is also finding his line through dealing with his sexuality and how best to navigate the brilliant and new changes in his life. I hope you enjoyed this spark, and if you want more, look no further;

George Rose on The Ignition Podcast, speaking about his standards when coming to detailing and the process he goes through in his head when tending to a car, Georges full episode is a great story about a young business owner trying to build his way up to becoming one of the best out there. 

This week on The Ignition Podcast, I speak to Chas. Chas has spent his life researching and communicating to us the way he feels cars should be portrayed. Chas started as a journalist and, in his career, became editor to car publications like Whatcar? and Autocar. After taking the challenging opportunity to work with JLR, Chas learnt more about managing how he navigated the corporate world. He has taken this knowledge and started his consultancy firm, Influence shaping the way we see cars in a whole new way. This episode promises to teach you how to communicate your ideas and make sure that the direction you are heading is keeping you on track for success. 

On this episode of the ignition podcast, we hear from Lee Duncan, e-racing manager for E TEAM HARD, the e-racing division of TEAM HARD. Lee's life has been full of struggle, and he copes and thrives with his pain by channelling his passion and creating a world in which the simple turning on of his Ps5 is like an antidote. We talk about what it takes to compete in his world and how he has changed his life and is constantly aiming for improvement. Lee started not thinking there was a way out of his predicament early on, but it's been genuinely inspirational listening to his story. 

If you haven't heard from Tom yet, I promise this clip will make you think otherwise. The clip is all about how Tom finds motivation and how he treats his disability as a superpower!

In this episode, we hear from Alex Riley. Alex gives the world of cars and presents a fresh, funny, warm feel. Alex has been working and mastering the art of presenting for years now. From presenting on shows like the classic car show, Top Gear and now The Car Years. This conversation promises to make you laugh, and if it doesn't make you laugh, you will learn something from listening to Alex talk so honestly about his views on the industry he calls his home and how, when he is presenting, he isn't just a passionate car enthusiast he is a writer, a researcher and an expert on the topics he presents on. I hope you enjoyed listening to him as much as I wanted to meet another of my heroes.

This short clip is all about the relationships in our lives that support us through life and its more then cars its the people they bring in our lives and that connection is so meaningful and can create so many memories. I hope you enjoyed listening!

Lewis Warren, who is he? Mental health advocate, brand owner, and car enthusiast. Lewis isn't just these labels. He is so much more than that. Speaking to lewis, you are made to feel at home. There is no awkwardness; he has a fantastic ability to open up to people by simply opening up first. I think this is why he is making such a mark on the automotive community in this country. His brand Takona is based on the simple idea that talking is a great idea, whether it is about the car, how you have been this week or your plans for the day. Creating a brand that says if you wear one of our t-shirts, you're open to the conversation is brilliant, and it is great to see him and Takona going from strength to strength. 

John Marcar, John is a Motoring presenter, producer and wIt's safe to say he is also driven and well travelled. Writer. You can find him in the world of the Drivenchat Podcast and Radio show and doing various cool and exciting things with JBR capital. And he has worked for the likes of Gumball as well.

This episode was one of the best conversations I have had the privilege of having; John went into his career and what has gone into the man he is today. He talks about his life early on, the tragic loss he went through and how this has guided him to make choices and weigh up the influences in his life. It is all about controlling the things you can and not worrying about the things you cant.

Dan Burge, to most people, is a leader and a visionary. He uses his instinct and gut reaction, a skill that I think lacks in my generation, to determine his next move. We spend too much time overthinking and getting in the way of ourselves. This stops us from experiencing more of what the world has to offer. As Dan helps guide us through his career and the changes he made to himself and the culture to make to get the most out of those around him using his experience. He started in the aftermarket scene and swiftly made his way to companies like Prodrive and, following that, a big jump to Lotus in the world of OEM. Now he follows his gut and passion to the EVT group, where he gets to innovate and change how we think about electric vehicles. I cant wait to see what he comes out with, and I can't wait for you to hear this episode. 

In this short, we revisit the conversation I had with Lucas Blantford, and in this short clip, we talk about how he uses visualisation as a technique to be the best on the grid, a skill I don't think he truly realises the power of. 

I am so excited for you to hear this episode with Alex Goy Alex I thought I would share his story in the same way I have had from most of the fantastic guests on the pod so far. But to my amazement, what I got was so much more meaningful. I have yet to meet someone so open and energetic at the same time. At moments there were stories of despair. They were told, in a way, that there was always light at the end of the tunnel, its energy like this which makes the world a better place. Now listen to a masterclass, not in automotive journalism but in how to be happy. I hope you enjoy it!

This is a new type of episode for those who don't know. I am quite the self-help and personal improvement junkie. Reading books like 4hour work week and T.E.D. talks is how I spend most of my downtime, along with this podcast. So I thought I would share some related content with you for this short conversation and a couple of tips I have learned and use when speaking to my amazing guests. I hope you like it. 

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Charlotte Rushforth, Charlotte is an amazing young woman starting her journey out in the world of motorsport engineering. Charlotte has a bond with motorsport that runs in the family and through her veins. And like all of us, enthusiasts or professionals, she does it out of passion. Usually, the podcast guests have established themselves in their careers and are well known in their respective roles. But today, I wanted to share with you the start of a journey, what it looks like to begin at the bottom; naive, confident and brave. I hope you enjoy listening, and it brings back your memories of starting and what it was like to enter the automotive world. 

Today's guest on The Ignition Podcast is Co-founder and CEO of the Roadstr and Rockr apps, Alberto Moreno Garcia. This app has been a game-changer in the industry, pioneering how car meets and drives happen all over the world, and much like the app, the CEO is no exception. Alberto shares his life experiences and the reasons he started to date, the only app for car enthusiasts to share live events and drives in real-time. Alberto has a passion for going to succeed, innovation and creating; it was terrific to speak to him, and I hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this short clip from Mike's episode, he explains why he stays out of the comment section and only focuses on what he thinks of an attack. If you are an aspiring car journalist or love to make videos of cars, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, I talk to the CEO of the charity Starter Motor. If you haven't heard of Starter motor, they are a charity all about putting the next generation in the driving seat to understand how we got to the vehicles we have today. We must expose future car enthusiasts to the weird, brave and charismatic vehicles that make up the history of motoring. We need technicians, the frontline warriors of heritage motoring, to keep these cars on the road. I hope you enjoy this one, and if you think you might be interested in the heritage of motoring, this is a great place to start.

In this spark, Andy speaks to why he chose to take on the challenge of turning around one of Britain's most loved car companies and how he coped with making sure the company that his mum lived 10 mins away from stayed at the forefront of British car manufacturing. I thoroughly loved this episode, getting the privilege to speak to Andy, and I know that if you enjoy this short clip, then the whole episode would be perfect for you. 

I started this podcast to help inspire those like me who had no idea what to do with their love of cars, and I think these will help, if not inspire you, then give you information to help inform and guide you. A new addition to the podcast is these little sparks of inspiration. They might be clips of episodes or short messages from me. You will have to listen to find out. I hope you enjoy listening to these Sparks. 

In this spark, Sam tells us how he is constantly learning and doesn't stay stagnant. He looks for new opportunities to level up his skills and take his creative talent to new mediums, videography or creating short content for platforms like Tiktok—not being afraid to try something new and give it a damn good go!

As always, thank you for listening!

Jamie Leech, Jamie has shown and opened me up to what it takes to become a mechanic at the highest level. The sacrifice he has made and the effort he puts into his work is unimaginable. When I picture mechanics, it's always the same sitting around waiting for the car to pull in because, after all, this is all you see on TV. The camera pans to a group of guys watching a monitor, and then for 5 seconds, they are moving around the car and then forgotten about. But this is far from the truth. The constant travel, training, and skill required to sit down and watch a monitor is immense, and it is through getting to know Jamie that I can appreciate that even more. I hope you enjoyed the episode, and thank you for listening to the 10th episode of the podcast; it's a milestone for me, and I cannot wait to release more of these great conversations.

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For the very few mini enthusiasts that don't know Tim, here's a great chance to meet the man that co-founded the best R53 mini club in the UK and possibly the world. The man behind the club is perhaps the kindest and most generous person I have spoken to. Tim knows everything about the community he has built, but he seems to have so much time for everyone, including his family. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Tim and listening to his story, so I would go out on a limb and say this is my favourite episode. If you're thinking of getting an R53 or a cooper s in general, the people in the R53 owners club would be more than happy to lend a hand in helping you find the car for you.

As always, thank you for listening!

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I love the conversations with Team Hard and their academy drivers, and Daniel is no exception. Daniel's story of perseverance while dealing with chron's disease. Listening to Daniel speak really gave me a sense of hope and motivation to listen to someone talk about a career that he never thought he would have is awe-inspiring. Hear how his family found him and the culture of a race team. If this doesn't make you want to get off the sofa and start racing, I don't know what will! I hope you enjoyed listening to Daniel and me have a genuinely humbling conversation. I want to invite you to listen to another podcast or share this one. I am really enjoying this, and I would love to help increase the reach of these conversations and inspire as many people as possible.

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George is a good friend and massive petrolhead. You will struggle to find someone more passionate about cars and cleaning them in particular. George owns Rose Valeting. George shares insights into what it's like to build a business out of passion. If the episode doesn't inspire you to get into detailing, it will undoubtedly give you the name of a man that does a great job.

He also speaks about his personal life and the sacrifice and nobility to independently. George shares tips and tricks to help you get a head start in detailing and how he treats his clients and their cars. 

Tom Ervin is one of the drivers at TEAM HARD. In this episode, Tom talks about his childhood growing up in foster care and how one trip to the track turned his life onto racing and what cars do for us all, excite! After Tom had his accident, he was determined to prove that he could do as much as before his injury. The pure determination and positivity in this podcast are inspiring, and I have not met a man funnier and so self-aware than Tom. Listen to hear about his journey into racing, and hopefully, you will learn a thing or two!

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In this episode, Cody Vartanian tells you about his experience as a Subaru car enthusiast and ambassador in Southern California. Listening to him speak about his passion for Subies got me thinking of owning one and has inspired me to be more connected with my car. If you are interested in finding out what life is like over there for him and many others, or you want to know more about Subaru, Cody is your man.  If you're going to find out more about Cody, 

Lucas is a 13-year-old go-kart racing driver with a lot more than just skills on the track. Lucas and his crew chief/Dad Adrian are so open about their experiences on the grid so far, with this being Lucas' second full year on track. Lucas is determined to prove to himself and others that you don't need a lot to be the best. It's amazing what a positive and robust mindset Lucas has at such a young age. His mindset is a by-product of the high-pressure circumstances he finds himself in, where most people his age are buried in textbooks. 

Lucas' stack is twice as high as he balances life on track and life at school. I am so excited for you to meet the pair as they tell their story about starting with very little and being mentored by Team Hard Racing, for who Lucas is an academy driver. It is evident through the interview how important mentoring is at this stage in life to breed the best racers and make sure they have the tools to deal with all that motorsport has to offer.

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Mike Fernie is one of the UK's most entertaining car journalists. I have ever had the privilege of watching and now have spoken to him. In the podcast, Mike says about how he started in journalism, how one move to London changed the game for him, and how meeting one of his car heroes ignited his passion for cars even further. Starting at Car Throttle and then moving to DriveTribe to work with the Trio has probably got to be up there with one of the best Jobs in motoring today, and we get to hear what it's like from the man himself. Mike speaks with humility and passion about his time at Drivetribe and his excitement for current and future videos with the platform. I know that you'll connect deeply with what he has to say, so get ready to meet the man behind the camera as the conversation develops and be inspired to achieve great things in the car industry. Thanks for Listening!

Harry

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Hi, I'm Harry, a lover of cars, people and the journeys we all go on to pursue our passions. I started this podcast to see how people I find to be an inspiration got to where they are today. So wherever you found this podcast, thank you for visiting. It means so much that you would give your busy time to listen to me talk to our amazing guests. As promised, here are some of the episodes you should definitely check out: