Doug Demuro Misses His Door - TST Podcast

Get ready for an incredible, informative, marathon episode with Doug Demuro, one of the most popular and successful automotive KZbinrs ever.
Topics include: why he does and does not regret buying a Ford GT instead of a Countach; a hilarious story about a door; what he's seen change about the car market in 2023; upcoming collector car trends; why building a business is so hard; his error in programming; the KZbin algorithm; the announcement that he partnered with an investment company and what that means for the future; and a TON of Q&A.
Recorded January 30, 2023
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0:00 Preview
0:46 Sponsors including Nascar!
5:55 Show contents today
6:43 Start
7:35 When Doug first started
8:36 In-car karaoke
10:44 How to name an EV
13:04 Matt wants to drive one
15:20 The Chinese car market
17:18 $37 Million Investment
22:19 DougGPT
24:20 Doug’s KZbin data
29:12 Unique chance to drive the 911 Dakar
33:45 The Most “Doug” car ever
34:16 911 Dakar video
36:43 KZbin data vs embargo
38:35 Doug’s requirements to review a car
41:18 Porsche Cayenne stories
43:55 Sports cars vs SUVs
46:10 Mustang Mach-E
47:25 Level 3 ADAS
48:20 Brain melt
48:25 Mercedes E450 All Terrain
49:50 There are NO doors story
55:17 Matt crashed on his first day
56:50 Defender is cool, Doug is not
59:20 Doug’s cars and storage
1:00:34 Doug is never starting another business
1:02:06 What is the work at Cars & Bids
1:06:30 Grandfather of KZbin
1:11:44 When Doug started on KZbin vs Now
1:15:45 Cargo ship disasters
1:18:24 Used car market demand
1:22:50 New car supply chain issues
1:25:17 Rivians
1:26:43 The Power and Obligation of Journalism
1:32:29 How Doug bought his Mercedes
1:35:08 Matt lives the dream
1:36:00 Keeping track of 9 cars
1:38:00 G500 Cabriolet
1:39:57 What car Doug really wants
1:41:05 $50k Countach service
1:42:20 Fprd GT vs Countach
1:44:28 Most controversial claim today
1:46:31 Why not drive them?
1:47:02 Cunningham C5R
1:48:13 Ferrari F50
1:49:28 Infinite money cars
1:53:20 Servicing rare exotic cars
2:00:05 People reacting to Countach
2:01:55 Patreon
2:02:36 Future plans for Cars & Bids
2:03:28 Ratio of time KZbin vs Cars & Bids
2:03:50 C7 ZR1 Values
2:05:34 Favorite car KZbin channel
2:07:33 Restarting KZbin today
2:08:41 Unicorn car
2:09:05 Another book?
2:09:35 Would Doug buy a Porsche?
2:11:20 Changing appreciation for Ford GT
2:13:06 Doug’s retirement plans
2:16:15 Next used car trends
2:18:05 Blaming automakers for SUVs
2:19:35 Enthusiast market dying
2:22:45 Unnatural parts of Cars and Bids
2:23:45 Quirkiest car to own
2:27:35 Best sedan ever
2:29:10 Porsche 4 door reliability
2:31:02 Coolest thing they refused
2:35:38 Model 3 vs competitors
2:39:05 Which cars to save from fire
2:40:16 Adaptive cruise reviews
2:40:56 Land Cruiser mods vs stock
2:42:25 Updated infotainment systems
2:43:38 Negotiating the investment deal
2:44:26 Infrastructure issues vs cars
2:47:35 Korean collectible cars
2:53:00 TAKE GOOD PHOTOS
2:56:18 Cars & Bids current auctions
2:59:23 Congrats on the millions
2:59:40 Nantucket and yachts
3:02:40 Next show at NASCAR
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[@ImTanzeey]

A 3 hour Doug episode is what dreams are made of, thanks fellas ❤

[@dominicrussell8158]

Build your dreams!

[@hagestad]

true that. Matt lost me @ "i like Pittbull" during the commercials. Who are you and what have you done with our Matt ;)

[@ltkwok]

Here here.

[@TheBlade302]

This.

[@TheGreekSneak]

💯

[@justyngarcia5667]

Doug is my favorite recurring guest. Congrats to him on his success!

[@85priesty]

I can't wait for Doug's "Burning Bridges" book...and I think Doug definitely wants to swear more....

[@footlessgecko]

2:09:34 Doug: "I would buy a Carrera GT in 2 seconds" Turns out, he had already secretly bought one

[@galactictomato1434]

Doug is an S tier guest. This is the best episode in a long time. Great work 👍

[@YoursNKR]

I just heard about this “S Tier KZbinr” word on linus’ podcast yesterday!!

[@iluvMyShiTbOx]

😊😊😊

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

These episodes along with jonny, spinelli, and musto are what I live for

[@geekofband007]

3 hour pod? Must be a Doug episode. Excited for this one.

[@TheLukanda]

The way Matt says Lisbon is HILARIOUS!!!!

[@haydnbrown444]

I am not a patreon member and I’d pay $20 for a 3 hr Matt/Doug episode every month

[@TheoPhilpot]

As would i

[@spencerevans4845]

Me too

[@harvinmahal]

same here !

[@miked.8016]

Already know this is gonna be an absolute banger of an episode

[@footlessgecko]

At 2:08:39 Doug said the Porsche Carrera GT was his Dream car. Well today he announced that he bought one, and actually already purchased it before the recording of this episode! Way to keep a secret, and well deserved, Doug.

[@footlessgecko]

"I would give anything ;)"

[@BrendanEvan]

0:00 Preview 0:46 Sponsors including Nascar! 5:55 Show contents today 6:43 Start 7:35 When Doug first started 8:36 In-car karaoke 10:44 How to name an EV 13:04 Matt wants to drive one 15:20 The Chinese car market 17:18 $37 Million Investment 22:19 DougGPT 24:20 Doug’s KZbin data 29:12 Unique chance to drive the 911 Dakar 33:45 The Most “Doug” car ever 34:16 911 Dakar video 36:43 KZbin data vs embargo 38:35 Doug’s requirements to review a car 41:18 Porsche Cayenne stories 43:55 Sports cars vs SUVs 46:10 Mustang Mach-E 47:25 Level 3 ADAS 48:20 Brain melt 48:25 Mercedes E450 All Terrain 49:50 There are NO doors story 55:17 Matt crashed on his first day 56:50 Defender is cool, Doug is not 59:20 Doug’s cars and storage 1:00:34 Doug is never starting another business 1:02:06 What is the work at Cars & Bids 1:06:30 Grandfather of KZbin 1:11:44 When Doug started on KZbin vs Now 1:15:45 Cargo ship disasters 1:18:24 Used car market demand 1:22:50 New car supply chain issues 1:25:17 Rivians 1:26:43 The Power and Obligation of Journalism 1:32:29 How Doug bought his Mercedes 1:35:08 Matt lives the dream 1:36:00 Keeping track of 9 cars 1:38:00 G500 Cabriolet 1:39:57 What car Doug really wants 1:41:05 $50k Countach service 1:42:20 Fprd GT vs Countach 1:44:28 Most controversial claim today 1:46:31 Why not drive them? 1:47:02 Cunningham C5R 1:48:13 Ferrari F50 1:49:28 Infinite money cars 1:53:20 Servicing rare exotic cars 2:00:05 People reacting to Countach 2:01:55 Patreon 2:02:36 Future plans for Cars & Bids 2:03:28 Ratio of time KZbin vs Cars & Bids 2:03:50 C7 ZR1 Values 2:05:34 Favorite car KZbin channel 2:07:33 Restarting KZbin today 2:08:41 Unicorn car 2:09:05 Another book? 2:09:35 Would Doug buy a Porsche? 2:11:20 Changing appreciation for Ford GT 2:13:06 Doug’s retirement plans 2:16:15 Next used car trends 2:18:05 Blaming automakers for SUVs 2:19:35 Enthusiast market dying 2:22:45 Unnatural parts of Cars and Bids 2:23:45 Quirkiest car to own 2:27:35 Best sedan ever 2:29:10 Porsche 4 door reliability 2:31:02 Coolest thing they refused 2:35:38 Model 3 vs competitors 2:39:05 Which cars to save from fire 2:40:16 Adaptive cruise reviews 2:40:56 Land Cruiser mods vs stock 2:42:25 Updated infotainment systems 2:43:38 Negotiating the investment deal 2:44:26 Infrastructure issues vs cars 2:47:35 Korean collectible cars 2:53:00 TAKE GOOD PHOTOS 2:56:18 Cars & Bids current auctions 2:59:23 Congrats on the millions 2:59:40 Nantucket and yachts 3:02:40 Next show at NASCAR

[@JF-ns5zs]

You’re the goat

[@kiko1605]

You sir, are a legend!

[@sameedahmad]

GOAT

[@cjc1657]

+100 points +Respect

[@ninjaphlap]

My hero

[@opiante]

Doug is the kind of guy who pretends he didn't already buy a Carrera GT while this was being recorded :)

[@jakejohnson6120]

#truth

[@gurabirierosanopara620]

And now he's pretending to sell his Audi "out of the blue"! What a sneaky sneak!

[@starsaber2002]

Maybe he didn't buy yet when this was recorded

[@Garf2O]

​@@starsaber2002yeah you dont wanna jinx it before you fully secure the bag imao

[@petric334]

I mean he's actually looking for a Countach

[@Martin-kc1xj]

Doug in a couple of months: THIS... is my new Carrera GT!

[@andrewhurstcars]

It’s usually: THISSSSS is a Porsche Carrera GT, and it’s MYYYYY Carrera GT…

[@Martin-kc1xj]

@@andrewhurstcars lol yeah I know, I didn't go that route since he has already made videos about the car so it would make more sense to go straight to it. I really hope we see that video one day.

[@clintonrodriguez9771]

Actually TODAY, he just posted that he bought one

[@Martin-kc1xj]

@@clintonrodriguez9771 WOW, that was quick!!!

[@Martin-kc1xj]

@@andrewhurstcars HA, you nailed it!... I should have gone with the classic.

[@davidgrig2129]

Zack is so funny I really enjoy his jokes

[@Samson44444]

His timing is great

[@awaitinggame]

Zack is the wittiest person on any podcast I listen to, without a doubt. Comedian podcasts included

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

@@awaitinggame I am not worthy. - ZK

[@Samson44444]

@@TheSmokingTirePodcast don’t sell yourself short zack!

[@JoseRamirez-hw9vj]

nice try Zack

[@truckford2416]

Doug is so awesome on this format. Super cool, relaxed, and open. Really love to see it as always.

[@dannybbitzz]

Episode 2 of "Lisb-ahn" stories, can't handle how Matt says that

[@rvne3959]

I think the trailblazer for Doug was really Saabkyle wether he knew it or not.

[@TheoPhilpot]

You are so right.

[@ethanthomas1868]

Ah man, I remember the Saabkyle days haha

[@jaden.sanderson]

Poor guy, I still watch Kyle, but his viewership has dwindled do much.

[@TheoPhilpot]

@@jaden.sanderson a lot more people have done the "show every cool feature" less methodically. Can be stagnant viewership; people are watching his vids for useful info, not entertainment

[@benmesser7361]

Congrats Doug!! Been so amazing to follow his career from start to now!

[@prodyung829]

Same here I been watching him since he lent RCR his Ferrari to review. He BLEW UP.

[@hensh911]

Awesome to get NASCAR as a sponsor, congrats all at TST! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nathanchildress5596]

I slept like 4 hours and I’m still grinding a project out at work, and this MADE MY DAY. Rockstars, every single one of you, what a great podcast

[@gpopchev]

Wow 3h with Matt and Doug. The best inflight entertainment 🙂

[@VS666]

3 hours of doug and the crew, perfect start to a day on the road. also, Doug...STOP HITTING THE TABLE!!!!! 😅

[@IntegraXTR]

Dude I was about to write this. I listen to the podcast while driving and my sub was going nuts lol

[@jakethesnake4971]

It's the only exercise he gets tho. Both of these dudes look like they haven't even been in the same room with exercise equipment. Smh. Great pod tho

[@jeffkring3794]

Yes. Turn on the high pass filter on the audio feed PLEASE!

[@cangelus]

I'm with ya on that table thing! You must have a subwoofer, too.

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

Came for Doug, stayed because there are no doors.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Nice shout out for Harry’s Garage - it’s a great channel!

[@GoPotato69]

3 hours of glorious tst love it, doug is always amazing

[@monabaker]

The mics picking up the audio from hands table tapping is BRUTAL.

[@michaelday6987]

Doug Demuro on TST Podcast - What it is like for 2 interesting personalities having a random conversation. The absolute perfect background for my work day.

[@wtfchazpwnt]

The smoking tire is absolutely killing it. I really enjoy these podcasts.

[@DimitarYanev87]

Great episode! Here's also a piece of friendly feedback - each times you guys touch the table, it sends a bass wave through the mics.

[@agamemnom]

harry metcalfe on the podcast would be amazing, still got my first issue of evo magazine :)

[@nathanchildress5596]

There’s a great podcast with Chris Harris and Harry for Collecting Cars. No video but a great interview

[@TheFirBall]

I bet caravana locations will turn into car storage garages

[@unknownpleasures_nic]

Shout out harry's garage, this Doug guy has great taste (I see every Doug and Harry's vids btw)

[@mrzitel1]

Watched the entire podcast start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed it! So glad to see all of Doug’s hard work pay off with that significant investment.

[@henryfranks8467]

I listen to podcasts in the middle of the night while I’m putting our infant back to sleep. These 3 hour Doug episode are just amazing.

[@dillonh321]

It takes you 3 hours to put it to sleep? Just shake it, takes me 10 minutes.

[@DougDeMuro]

This makes me so happy!

[@dillonh321]

@@DougDeMuro Holy crap it’s the man himself.

[@willfarmer7351]

2:08:43 - Doug gushing over the carrera gt.. Next week he buys one. GOAT.

[@nismonolo]

well, doug just bought a Carrera GT.

[@Bknowledge]

The best thing about this episode is not that it's 3 hours with Doug, but a 3 hour conversation between friends who adore each other

[@kriscote3295]

Best TST ever. Downloaded and watched twice!

[@sterlinghatton7687]

God I loved this episode. Have been consuming Farah/Doug content since JUNIOR HIGH (2013), so neat to hear variations of conversations I have heard for ages.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Ive been watching Matts stuff since 07-08 lol. I'd watch his videos before going to school.

[@DougDeMuro]

😊

[@danielbatmanj349]

THE best guest hands down

[@jtorres8639]

Loved Matt's takes on other topics other than cars on this episode

[@valensi1988]

I am beyond grateful to this timeline to have given us Doug Demuro.

[@ExDementia666]

Absolutely love the show and this was the best episode in a while, however Zach, please remember to show the screen when you guys are reacting to stuff!

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

Sometimes I think I've hit the button and haven't, and vice versa. Also, I can't google as quick as Doug thinks/speaks.

[@germanr84]

For the love of God let Doug talk!!!

[@RamosDominicano]

I've laughed so much during this episode. I love it when you guys have Doug or Jonny in the studio.

[@diddy2612]

I really wish these could debut with time stamps

[@alexanderfpv6655]

Watch it tomorrow if you want the timestamps.

[@BrendanEvan]

Refresh the comments, I’m doing them today

[@chik2chirik272]

@@alexanderfpv6655 l,lAA

[@ThibauTM]

100% worth the entire watch/listen if you ask me

[@juicebox853]

Who is the over compensating tool on the left?

[@justintaylor5063]

When can we get the travel episode, “Doug and Matt on the Road in China”? Just these two driving Chinese and experiencing Chinese culture? I think that’d be a blast.

[@R17759]

I imagine that would be really expensive

[@cyjanek7818]

That is interesting concept, would be expensive but also quirks that their car have would probably be worth it. I dont know how safe it would be for them to record everything though

[@sharpcheddar2753]

There’s no better way to start my day off than with Doug and Matt

[@adamfry1125]

Loved this episode!! Thanks for making it longer. Was such a good flow and chat between you guys, could have carried on listening all night! Thanks

[@BMW735ILLL]

Legit made my day when I saw this Tuesday. Two of my favorite car enthusiasts and journalists.

[@derekaspila428]

Seeing that this video is 3hrs long absolutely made my day. Also Matt where can I find the shirt your wearing. I want one!!!

[@JoelGraves]

You know you’re mega deep in the KZbin autosphere when you 1: listened to this whole podcast, 2: know who Harry’s Garage is, and 3: absolutely agree with both Doug and Matt when they pay respect to the legend that is Harry!!!

[@olabodealamu5297]

“If the maintenance is deferred, the maintenance cost is 0”😂😂

[@hockeywall303]

Always glad to see a Dougisode!

[@robertkennedy9369]

Nothing wrong with everyone that shows up in the podcast, but the conversation between you guys and Doug it's just different and I love it, I could hear you guys talk about random stuff all day.

[@antonioponcedeleon2189]

I just want to hang out with these 3 guys on a Thursday night. Great talk!

[@brandonhill6143]

@thesmokingtirepodcast I'm in the insurance business. Definitely have been seeing it a lot mostly since COVID where certain cars have difficulty getting parts. I mostly see it with Hondas, Fords, Kias/Hyundais, and Teslas where parts are on backorder almost indefinitely. From people not wanting to work, to fears of COVID breakouts in shops, to chip issues worldwide, things got really rough on repair processes. It's been getting better little by little I'd say over the last 6 months.

[@G59METH]

📢 *DOUG NEEDS TO DO MORE PODCASTS*

[@Al-vl3tp]

Matt and Doug are real friends! This is so cool for the car culture ☺️

[@matthewanderson6423]

First time I've heard t these two together, first hour or two didn't know if I' was listening to two enthusiasts or two elitists. Last hour turned the page and gained some serious knowledge. Thank you for taking questions also dig the PJ tat on Matt

[@bcrandeis]

Another long episode with Doug! Thanks fellas! Looking forward to listening to this one

[@GN1995_3]

We need a doug demuro podcast every week or every month

[@DGI82]

LT4 engines are ‘96 Corvette motors (with manual trans) not ZR1 engines. Never thought Id hear Doug make negative political comments. Kind of expect it from Matt though. Dig the contributions to the community on both sides however. Wish there was a Gucci garage option in my neck of the woods

[@brianduthie7456]

Always appreciate when y’all have Doug on! Such a wonderful and genuine person :) Also also, love the podcast in general!

[@Samson44444]

1:27:00 own it Matt hahaha. Love to see it

[@AutomotiveAvocation]

59:49 LOL “ I didn’t say that… But I do mean that.” 😂

[@iamrobbieb]

Great to hear about your perspectives on diversifying business as a creator. As a creator manager, we have seen so many creators that the algorithm has crushed and they didn’t take advantage of their platform at the top of their engagement.

[@jetirex]

Doug is the GOAT on your podcasts. This one was really good.

[@talbotdorr682]

I love TST podcasts with Doug. I listened to them all twice at least over summer doing yardwork, and now I get to shovel snow listening to the new one 😂

[@Fifthcell]

2:42:30 I would LOVE if more manufacturers did this. Aftermarket radios have been becoming more and more of a sore thumb in the design department over the past few years after actually having some OEM looking units not even a decade ago. Porsche is making a great choice by offering new infotainment systems for their older models

[@zhnkbr]

I was 10 in 2014. I had just got into cars, JDM cars in particular, and I remember, I had watched literally every single video that featured a skyline or a supra or an rx7 on KZbin. And it wasn't even saying much because there really weren't any. I remember i was sooo pumped when matt made that video in NZ with that silver gtr. It was literally the only new video on a r34 gtr untill doug reviewed the bayside blue car. Now literally everyone either has one or atleast has a video on one.

[@Sashbleen]

The Dakar video was phenomenal. Hoping to see more content like that! Oh and this was also a great conversation 😊

[@dvandersluis]

I wonder if Doug knows how many people would listen to him weekly bantering about whatever is rumbling around his in head.

[@verissimo_musica]

yes he does

[@MyKeeP81]

who's here after Doug just bought a carrera gt?

[@illbeback2YT]

This was worth the sit.

[@cconnon1912]

I miss your double T-Shirts Doug! 😇

[@lVlegabyte]

This is my first episode of this podcast. I’m really enjoying it

[@carsonj4031]

I think that younger people still love ICE cars. I'm 19 and own a 04 WRX manual and a 02 focus svt manual and basically my whole group of friends likes all of the same cars you guys do.

[@PaulTC777]

I was born in 1997 and my favorite cars were made between 1990-2005

[@joemahan311]

Man this is just such a down to earth conversation. Dreams are indeed made of owning multiple cars and a building to house them. Plus the whole “unobtainium” car market/price hikes.

[@bhfootballer26]

I liked the part where they said “look at this!” *gesturing at the screen* ….and then didn’t share the screen with the audience. A+ production work.

[@davedovala2700]

Smart, honest observations delivered at a quick pace with humor. Great show!

[@dakavanagh]

What a great interview! Much like Doug's videos, it was better than I expected!

[@ukillinmesmalls80]

expedition down to the ship with my first boxster 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Poffology]

This was a great podcast, and thank you for adding chapters to you or Brendan

[@turnst4152]

No matter what happens I love you - Taste buds THIS is the smoking tire podcast! - Matt Demuro

[@staragape7999]

Doug’s newest venture: “PARTS AND BIDS”

[@jasonkinsman1683]

This is exactly what I needed. My workday went from tiresome to entertaining! ❤️❤️

[@frogfortress]

love a good doug and the boys episode

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Best 3 hrs of KZbin ever. Two of my favorite car guys speaking candidly. Yup. Harry is my favorite car guy as well. And Iian his restoration guy is just as good.

[@MrJMS814]

I was in lisbon, visiting from Massachusetts with a freshly sprained ankle the same time Matt was there 😂 and yes the UMM is basically the only car Portugal ever made. They're just like a Jeep or Hummer in America.

[@shr00m7]

I did not expect them to talk about Harry's Garage- I too love listening to him ramble about cars.

[@JALC-x]

2:08:47 you can just see how badly doug wants to tell the viewers that he's literally in the process of acquiring a Carrera GT lol

[@evanswift5020]

Honestly i find doug's videos super annoying but on podcasts he is awesome

[@darrenr67]

Finally Harry’s garage getting some recognition!

[@tonybooth4]

Yes indeed, a proper gentleman farmer and ofc Tyrells Worksop too

[@bahnfire]

Harry’s Garage is David Attenborough in the car world. Respect!

[@anishsomani]

Doug is that kinda guy that makes one listen to his conversation for 3 hours in a single day. Great interview TST

[@gsxrman599]

Love the 3 of you in a room talking cars just all around good stuff. Cheers!

[@ryanehoward]

2:46 this is absolutely true. My wife HATED driving and then we moved to an area with little to no traffic and now she LOVES it so much and always drives.

[@PaulTC777]

I only hate driving in places with lots of speed cameras, not because im going fast all the time or im a reckless driver its just that I hate having to be checking my speedo all the time.

[@GemmyDonCars]

Awesome pod, guys, You two are titans of the industry. I listened to every second of this.

[@ToModorNottoMod]

This is so much better than tik tok. Maybe I am old.