Chris Harris & Ed Lovett - TST Podcast

It's the return of Chris Harris! And this time he's brought his Collecting Cars business / podcast partner, Ed Lovett. This was a good one. We talk about Chris' cars, the hypercar problem, Ferrari manuals, the 992 GT3, making content for the internet vs TV, the evolution of journalism, content creators, making money on KZbin, crashing things, Chump Car racing, getting stuck in the mountains, Cleetus, and more.
Recorded January 25, 2022
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[@Trendyflute]

He's saying we must be bored to tears with him after an hour and 22 minutes, I'm sitting here thinking "Awww that flew by, feels like it was just getting started!" Cheers Matt, Zack, Chris, and Ed :)

[@tomstech4390]

Time to wait another 2 years....

[@MrMuuf]

Same here

[@jonotwist]

@@tomstech4390 I'd love another recap of Zach's test of a Razer's structural rigidity. Cheers gents.

[@feenyx6394]

Agree, I'd easily listen to another two hours with Chris!

[@The_Stanman]

Same. My main complaint is the podcast was too short.

[@shingoose6197]

It's been a while since Chris Harris was on the podcast! Very exciting!

[@19993gt]

Ok. What have I’ve been missing out on

[@shingoose6197]

@Truth Teller I mean that often happens in conversation. It's not good. Ideally you let the person finish. However, it's human.

[@shingoose6197]

@Truth Teller This podcast is a bit different from other podcasts. A lot of the guests that are on Matt is friends with. Matt and Chris used to host /Drive together back in the day. They're friends who are well acquainted enough to have this more natural type of conversation. If you want a Chris Harris interview, I suggest trying somewhere else.

[@AlexBurns86]

Chris was on Fueling Around podcast back in May 2021, hosted by Jason Plato. Certainly worth a listen.

[@rlambert7773]

The "Holy Trinity" video is still one of my favorite pieces of motoring content, the fun that was had in those cars resonated right off the screen, fucking brilliant to this day.

[@SWatchik]

His pieces with Niel are so good at conveying the atmosphere of actually being where they are. Such a great era of car content that was, back when releases meant something

[@Vampirebear13]

I'll never get tired of listening to Chris Harris & I listen to EVERY Collecting Cars podcast. A 6 hour show with Chris Harris, would still not be enough. He's 1 of the very best people in the car world.

[@dragospahontu]

Podcast begins at 10:30

[@Mashburn007]

The sponsor plug is just worse even more so in the beginning

[@alexf.5018]

The last month has been insane guest wise love to see it

[@ericm.4747]

Chris Harris is one of the best auto journalists of all time. Great show.

[@theoneandonlybosable]

Right now him and Camissa stand kinda unparalleled

[@Boomtowndogs]

@@theoneandonlybosable For sure. Harris's comment that nobody places value on rigor hurt tbh. Camisa's films are a masterpiece and they get the recognition

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

For me its Chris Harris, Jason Cammisa, and Carlos Lago.

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

@@BoomtowndogsYa that one did hurt.

[@EAD_0]

Hilarious how Harris is ripping dealerships and slagging off the business model with over priced cars and coffee. Yet Ed Lovett is sat there thinking ‘shit, that’s how i got to where I am today through my father’.....🤣

[@666NM]

#TrueStory

[@Dman_12]

36:10 zack is always so fast lol. Hes always got good ones

[@HoratioHoodoo]

I like how Chris Harris is Farah to the power of infinity in every category professionally and is also way more humble.

[@mornadu]

The "I wore this watch for you" thing was so cringe. Jesus christ

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@@mornadu he's the worst

[@thatguy2227]

Understatement of the year.

[@TheChannel1978]

'The Farah's family's tentacle reach far and wide' :D Harris has a great sense of humour too. But let's stop comparing shall we? If any of us would be compared against Harris where would be be on the scale? I enjoy watching both Chris Harris and Farah and I'm glad they are good colleagues / friends.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@@TheChannel1978 I'd agree with you if Farah wasn't so obnoxiously condemnatory himself.

[@keith6360]

Imagine if Matt got Chris Harris, Jason Cammisa and Jonny Lieberman all together in one podcast for 3-4 hours?

[@carsontrack7351]

I'd add in Doug, that would be chaos. TST - I would pay for that, and a lot.

[@brandonchism6960]

TAKE MY MONEY, MATT!!!!

[@keith6360]

@@carsontrack7351 Doug and Jonny would be very interesting

[@inudude15]

Hell just Cammisa and Harris would be incredible. I get the feeling they’d either be sixty-nining or in a fist fight by the end of the show.

[@MrMuuf]

Best episode or fist fight 😀

[@verdict1163]

Can always rely on Chris for the most car nerd conversations. Love it

[@dj_laundry_list]

How does he compare to Jason Cammisa, in terms of nerdiness?

[@flyingphoenix113]

@@dj_laundry_list Camisa knows marginally more automotive history, but Harris has vastly more engineering and vehicle dynamics knowledge. His well-known and well-decorated racing experience is a phenomenal part of Chris' knowledge.

[@nathanchildress5596]

Cammisa has WAY more engineering knowledge than Chris, and he knows how to fix it. Chris can drive circles around all of them though, no doubt

[@nach2103]

THIIISSSS is what the people have been waiting for guys, bravooo!

[@peterd5773]

Chris doing the American accent was comedy gold.

[@ecdctechmma]

Chris Harris is great. I remember he was getting lots of hate for joining Top Gear at first, little did they know that he had more knowledge about cars than all 3 former cohost put together

[@8989adis]

Amen

[@ecdctechmma]

@@8989adis funny guy as well. He can do Stand up comedy if he wishes

[@ZondaF355]

Chris Harris is the definition of a true car enthusiast. His enthusiasm is unmistakable for the subject. For a fellow car nut it is pure joy to hear someone get excited about the same shite as I tend to. I went back to watch since Chris doesnt do many interviews and I was once again struck with Matts elitist attitude. Ever wonder why people like Chris have the following...just take a quick look at their character and how they treat others. Its not onky because he can stick a car sideways within an inch of its life at any given time. I always want to like Matt and never comment of much if anything, but just cant do the elitist and proud, yet guilty, yet very proud bit. Anytime any social topic arises Matt must show how blue he believes his blood is. This is very unbecoming kind sir. It appears to make his guests feel very uncomfortable, even Chris seems awkward at several points in this interview. My unsolicited advice for Matt would be to try and be like his friend Mr. Harris and just be yourself! Be humble, Dont try and be your father or anyone else. Just be the car nut that you can be and drop the wannabe sophisticated, liberal bit. When you do the content can be quite good. When you throw your nose in the air and look down on others it can be borderline nauseating yet laughable if you know what I mean. We have all known someone like this and it comes off as very poser to thw rest of us. Shit why did I even watch this ohhhh yes because listening to Chris talk proper car nerdery outweighs all. Also since Im apparently ranting, which I NEVER do especially anywhere online, maybe try and get Zach more involved the conversation instead of having him bring you drinks. Raising others around you to greater heights is very rewarding if you dont practice it regularly. Not sure if Im the only one thinking this but Ive been wanting to say that for about 10 years and have always used restraint. I dont intend my comments to be hateful, quite the opposite.

[@adogmcdizzle]

@@ZondaF355yep

[@wstern353]

Chris Harris is my all time favorite guest! Besides your dad!

[@dragospahontu]

Jason Cammisa is way more down to earth

[@polycarp87]

@Mr Calcium For that reason I have zero value in anything Chris Harris says. He lives in a Ferrari and Porsche world, and he is simply so far gone from reality that he can't objectively compare or evaluate cars we actually own and drive. Asking Chris which car I should get next is like asking the Queen of England what's the best selection on the Dollar Menu at McDonald's. Fucking clueless.

[@nathanchildress5596]

Seriously dude? Chris Harris owns old Peugeot and Citroens and I’ve heard him go on and on about how great the Mk1 Focus was! He drives good enough that Ferrari will toss him the keys, but he’s one of us!

[@blraider9724]

Never in a million years did I think Chris Harris would be doing content with Cleetus! How awesome is that?!?

[@vtr0104]

Cleeter really moving up in the world, doing Top Gear collabs... Crazy, when you think how he started. Him and the MCM guys still blow my mind, just from seeing where they are nowadays.

[@Casey_J96]

I know Chris is a busy guy but I wish he could be a constant on the show lol. He has such a level headed perspective. Glad to hear he’s going to have some new videos on the collecting cars channel

[@wtfchazpwnt]

Chris Harris is so chill. I'm surprised that he likes the e46 m3 so much but I do agree.

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

He knows greatness when he drifts it. - ZK #notbiasedatall

[@dragospahontu]

E90 is better

[@aproductofboredom]

Leggo

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@TheSmokingTirePodcast Zack, we gotta see some of that driftin of yours that Chris was praisin. To get praise from Lord Driftsalot himself means that you're definitely doin somethin right. This was a Fan-fuckin-tastic podcast. 🤘🏼

[@r129r16pfl]

Euro e36 m3 is even better, same as e46 but smaller/lighter and more hardcore

[@Gherbert1348]

Love a Harris podcast. I miss On Cars so much, but he is the best part of current Top Gear for sure.

[@paulcooper903]

About time Chris Harris did a new version of the time he was driven by Francois Delecour in a GT3 through the French Alps. Epic video.

[@mornadu]

You want him to die?

[@alfredojimenez5589]

I don´t know why this kind of content doesn´t have more views, this is top notch quality and the experiences this guys share are awsome. Congrats for the show, I´ve just discovered it and I´m a fan now.

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

Glad to have you!

[@Butterbean32]

1:01:40 I did not expect to hear "Due to the unique way the BBC is funded" again, and from Chris Harris lol

[@deathcab4booty]

Wasn't it Richard Porter that originally said this on the podcast years ago?

[@Butterbean32]

@@deathcab4booty I was thinking more of Clarkson years ago on Top Gear, but Richard might've as well

[@cameronmilne3590]

@@Butterbean32 Richard does write the scripts, so he probably coined it. Watching sniff and Smith, it's almost a guarantee

[@Moving_Chicane]

3+ hours with Chris please. :)

[@akshayjagadishrao9594]

Great stuff. This should have been a 3 hour podcast. All of us would gladly sit for the entire time.

[@TheSwe009]

I've been waiting for this ep. FOREVER or atleast since the last CH ep.! Made my day to see it at the top of the page!

[@gti_remus9691]

I wish Matt wouldn’t interrupt Chris all the time

[@adamt.mercer4923]

Always a fan, and always great when Chris Harris is on! Plus this is least boring watch conversation ever because of the practicality and stories behind what you’d choose. Cheers!

[@16vPete]

Two of the best automotive podcasts in one room. Excellent.

[@markbass7145]

I want the Nimitz class upgrade package!

[@Userh211]

It's a shame the camera wasn't on Harris during his American accent at 1:03:00

[@tealruby582]

So glad to hear y'all are killing on the podcast space. Been enjoying this podcast for years and sounds like you've really blown up in the past 12-16 months. Cheers!

[@IronmanS4]

Car talk with good people and sipping that Pappy V...what's not to like ! Made my day . Cheers.

[@FrldyZX87]

Good to see Chris back, that hour plus went by quick!

[@ashleysutherland4118]

Chris Harris is a car god, legend and TST , love from the uk 🇬🇧 keep on driving x

[@AbhishekVerma-jw3jg]

Listening to Chris and Matt is just amazing! Thank you guys

[@pd1596]

How nice is it to see the drive boys back together on KZbin! Now we need the others. Calling for a reunion!!! 😬😁

[@MatthewH2000]

this was a real treat! great podcast. thank you for posting!

[@robertcook819]

The articles that Matt has been writing for Road & Track have been really enjoyable to read.

[@pavelzhogin4825]

Enjoyed every minute of this great video! Thank you guys for it!

[@johndiamantis1031]

Matt and Zach, your podcast just keeps getting better! Since you have opened West Side Collector Car Storage!

[@kens8903]

Someone needs to get Harris in a ct5-v blackwing

[@stevemcrichards8768]

That was an excellent chat and a thorough cocking about which is what I gladly expect from you lot.

[@1PotatoeMasher1]

I’d love to see Chris go on a drift adventure learning the history in Japan then travel to several tracks to compete against amateurs possibly graduating to professional drifter status and getting a championship.

[@LDBCFC]

I rewatch the "Holy trinity" fairly regularly. Pure motoring gold. Epitomises the connection between a car nut and cars, albeit right at the top end of the spectrum.

[@TGXB]

Great to have Chris back on, looking forward to this new season of top gear

[@Squirrelmobile74]

Chris Harris is a LEGEND! Chris, come and drive in the late-September Champ Car race at Road America!!!

[@andosillano2709]

Can’t get much better than this... BRILLIANT

[@pavelzhogin4825]

Damn I love a good laugh and expertise of Chris and Matt for old times sake!

[@AlanHiggins009]

BRILLIANT!!! Absolutely brilliant, boys! 🙌🙌🙌

[@TheDwightMamba]

I have a black 1998 M3 coupe that has been mentioned on TST about half a dozen times. I'm the dude that swapped the head over the weekend at the 3rd Midwest Festival of #Gridlife at GingerMan. Holding on to that car over Covid has been difficult with all the offers being thrown. It's a life goal to tell my story of the weekend on this podcast.

[@rjnation5042]

Chris is just a f..king great bloke, pulls no punches & is a brilliant driver, so good to hear you guys shooting the shit together, Rj in Oz

[@fossjonc]

I'm a simple man, I see Chris -- I see Matt, I upvote! Thanks for the content 👍

[@FuturePrison]

I love Chris and Ed. so much fun. Great episode

[@d1pz9]

Chris Harris is one of those people that are hilarious without even trying

[@larssonk22]

This was a great podcast my only issue with it was that it was too short! Lets not wait another 2 years!

[@aaronredbaron]

Man you gotta be careful in the south when the shine comes out! whoooo boy, always a good time!

[@matthenderson]

What a wonderful duo. I love Throttle House. Fantastically entertaining interview!

[@stickshifter8]

CH is such a pleasure, I could hear his fun stories and witty comments for hours. On a side note do you really mod your Grand Seikos? I can understand doing it on Seiko 5’s but GS’s is tough to swallow…

[@gouldnj]

I could see a 3 or 4 part interview like this spread out over a few months as these guys recall stories from over the years for posterity before they forget them all. Throw in Lieberman, Cammisa, Pobst….oh the stories they could tell.

[@ToModorNottoMod]

Super nice episode. I love Chris I constantly find myself sharing his videos to my friends!

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Agree and recommend! I won on CC, a 2002 BMW M3 convertible smg sight unseen. Had 150 photos and it was exactly as described. No surprises. £8500, so happy!

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Holy shit, can't remember the last time Harris was on. 🙌 Always makes me think of the old Rogan and smoking tire episodes.

[@TonyWang]

This episode is brilliant

[@krabo83]

episodes with chris harris are always the best

[@Freedom35ab]

Could listen to this all day

[@123ihk123]

such a good podcast!! thank you for this!!

[@trinisuprazee]

much appreciate the awesome content!

[@19993gt]

I’ll watch from time to time now. I know your provide a lot of value already. Bro, you’ve been bringing me value for years lol. Keep it coming. My fault for not watching sooner!

[@PeakVT]

Re: 4C suspension - I believe the Lancia Stratos has front wishbones and rear struts.

[@jm71681]

I mostly listen versus watch, but I just noticed Matt is drinking Taconic Bourbon here, very nice 👍🥃

[@MrMuuf]

Very nice episode, happy to hear Chris

[@mikepelch1969]

Can't wait to give it a listen!

[@billnorblat4047]

Blackvue: Bringing Big Brother to Your Classic since ____.

[@desmodavidson]

If Chris Harris or Matt wants to drive, I have a 24 hours of lemons 1990 Escort that finishes in the top 5 of its class all the time. You two always have a seat! It is a legit big go kart.

[@PizzaBoyRacing]

I love hearing Chris and Ed this was a great listen

[@wheelspinmanager]

I just love you guys I'm not gonna be watching any podcast better than yours thank you guys

[@TheMata1121979]

That was very nice show . Thank you!

[@mapko15]

Every single time Chris is on is a top 1% episode

[@Petrospect]

Holy shit up this fast? Damn. Been waiting for a followup Chris Harris episode for a long time. Crossover episode too if you like the collecting cars podcast as I do too. NICE!

[@nathanchildress5596]

I love Collecting Cars Podcast! Especially the Richard Porter episode, it’s a riot

[@Petrospect]

@@nathanchildress5596 Too many to name. Metcalfe's was the one that reeled me in Murray's was the one that dragged me in. It's just amazing.

[@nathanchildress5596]

Both amazing as well, you’re right the list goes on and on

[@glord49]

Fuck shows with Chris and Ed are magical. THX for the grate show.

[@jaker818]

Chris would love some good ole dirt track racing in the south - Super Lates and emods

[@BT05003]

Awesome Pod Gents !

[@SirKnobofCheese]

This brings back memories of Drive.

[@DenisKudlik]

you could do a 12h podcast with Chris and I'd still watch every second of it

[@muddygti]

Chris - “Could you own a Tesla ?” - giggles like an evil villain 😂 Matt - “… awkward pause… ah…” 😂😂

[@hughmann1908]

Would love to know why you wouldn’t send your car to Gated6 for a manual conversion?

[@babyfknblu]

my favourite guest!!!

[@lagerace227]

Love the watch talk.

[@grahambrien6106]

What a great podcast! Need another one with beer!

[@19993gt]

Gotta love the box.

[@stuartcampbell5585]

Matt ...your podcast .. is simply the nuts.....

[@nikita_kozlov]

My favorite guest!

[@1212jtm]

Isn't that company in texas that matt bashes at 49:00 the same company that let matt have a go in a manual converted scuderia?? and didn't matt love that car? what did i miss?

[@weekileaks23]

Anyone know that ny times article Chris was talking about? I can’t seem to find it?

[@chrisjohnson3912]

Chris Harris is the greatest.

[@Orcawhale1]

Holy shit i was about to go to bed, but now this is up!

[@AlumarsX]

Can't wait for All Cars Go to Heaven 4 with Thaddeus

[@waltciii3]

The Tamiya Hornet was my first decent RC car… before the RC 10.

[@timothywolleck7628]

OMG Chris is brilliant. So entertaining.