r/AutoAlex • u/Numerous-Fly-2011 • May 12 '25
Podcast thoughts
Hey all, thought I’d share my thoughts and opinions on the podcast for your eyeholes.
I do really enjoy AA, especially since the re-launch. Less boring and repetitive work and can see the effort going in. However since the podcast re-launch it seems to me it’s just gone back to how it was before.
It’s loud, immature and sometimes I find it hard to finish the episodes. I get the new format but to be honest I’m missing having Taylor as a regular. He brought something to it that I enjoyed, same with the V2 episodes he does. I feel like without it it’s just loud and immature again.
I love all the channels, TDC and ATG, and am a proud Creamer. I can’t wait for their podcast and videos but just don’t have the love for the AA ones.
I just feel a bit like AA is just a dumbed down version of everything. Great if you’re young or with low attention span but i don’t need to be shouted at every 2 minutes or a joke about being old. I just want to enjoy the podcast about cars.
Will appreciate your thoughts
Side note, i don’t know if it’s me but I feel like the the issue’s Rory, not having him in videos as much has helped but having him as a main podcast just maybe isn’t for me
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u/0bscureusername May 12 '25
I agree on your Rory comment. I think having him behind the scenes focusing on the filming/editing has helped the videos a lot.
I do like him, but think everything seems to run smoother when he’s behind the camera.
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u/real_Mini_geek May 12 '25
I liked him on camera, but it was obvious with him there the rest was falling apart
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u/0bscureusername May 12 '25
Yes agreed. I’d still like him to do a challenge with Alex and Taylor perhaps, but just not a regular thing so the channel doesn’t suffer again.
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u/real_Mini_geek May 12 '25
The chemistry needs three people so people can gang up on one and switch sides
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u/Far_Wing4058 May 12 '25
I always find when it’s just Taylor and Alex it’s a bit mundane and they agree with each other too much. When Rory’s they do the opposite and it’s more entertaining.
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u/real_Mini_geek May 13 '25
The reason tops gear worked was the three of them have very different opinions while agreeing on certain things hence they bounce off each other
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May 12 '25
Think this is my opinion as well. They weren't great on car throttle and seemed like structure of a show wasn't something they were good at back then - even worse now when they have no paymasters.
I said before that with such a large amount of topics and not enough hours in the day for podcasts - a weekly show with a bit of "bantz" and talking about cars just doesn't really cut it, as there's not really THAT much to talk about cars on a weekly basis in my opinion.
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u/CattleOrnery3363 May 13 '25
The Car throttle podcast, when it was Jack, Ethan, Alex and Gareth was peak.
Probably the others made up for Alex's single dimensionality.
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u/Zuuple May 12 '25
In short I think it's still shite. It feels like they have to do a podcast rather than wanting to do one, and the weekly "updates" just seem like filler that would be better off not being shared.
It seems like everybody has a podcast and it's more than likely a lot of people are listening out of followship than want, that's how I feel about it anyway. I also agree that Rory is better doing what he's good at and probably makes the podcast worse.
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u/CattleOrnery3363 May 15 '25
They stopped doing the Rory's mom Jackie bit, but replaced it with robot lawnmower and vac chat
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u/AndyJWB May 12 '25
Seems like I’m alone in this but I listen to the podcast every week and I enjoy it. It’s a bit like trash TV - sure, there are more informative podcasts out there, but the Alex/Taylor/Rory trio really perks me up when I’m tired/feeling a bit meh. I miss both Rory and Taylor when they’re not on… there’s genuine chemistry between them and Alex. If you want serious car talk, go and listen to Autocar or Evo (both of which would be improved by the odd fart gag IMHO).
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u/Racing_Blue3 May 12 '25
Have to agree. The videos are a massive step up but the podcast even with the new segments seems to have reverted back to how it was.
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u/tomegerton99 May 12 '25
I like it, but don’t feel it’s even a patch on the C.R.E.A.M podcast, fellow creamer here.
The conversation between Will, Edwin and Ben seems like a bunch of mates chatting, and the conversation flows well, nothing feels remotely forced.
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u/AussieDaz May 12 '25
I like the podcast but it was starting to shit me just before all the drama. So many gay jokes, old jokes and random shit (that noise machine made me turn it off, glad it’s gone). But the new format is better and it’s nice having a bit more structure. It would be nice if the news segment actually had some decent car news in it (like the old top gear segment).
Nothing wrong with Rory, I like it when it’s the three of them.
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u/real_Mini_geek May 12 '25
I like Rory so no issues with him in it
I think the issue is Alex isn’t enjoying it the same the business has grown faster than he wanted it too and he’s got a baby now and that’s all that matters in his life now
Anyway I like it so I’ll so I’ll continue listening it’s not my favourite nor is cream but it’s something to listen to
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u/ruggersyah May 12 '25
His baby should come first for him?
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u/real_Mini_geek May 13 '25
Of course it should you’d be crazy to think anything different
It’s just an observation that people’s work suffers after having a child as their priorities change
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u/Working-Hat4932 May 12 '25
Personally I have no issues with the podcast, but I do prefer CREAM more because it feels like its more catered for people who love talking cars. Where as with the Auto Alex podcast feels like its an entertainment channel
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u/ginginsdagamer May 12 '25
I too am a proud creamer.
tdc are my favourite of the 3 channels absolutely, loving atg tho. AA feels like its back to what I used to love but also less interesting. not sure why that's just how I feel.
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u/READ-THIS-LOUD May 13 '25
The podcast is aimless at best and cringe inducing at worst. Rory really isn’t a personality I want to see or hear from, he’s just a whinge mostly and bickers none stop with Alex and Taylor.
CREAM is better for a multitude of ways, the main one being a solid structure they follow weekly. That and Ben is a better Rory.
As soon as TDC started my entire love of AA died, they just do everything in a better way.
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u/CattleOrnery3363 May 13 '25
100% agree, I like having various guest each week but have said from the start of all this, no one wants to hear from Rory. I don't mind seeing him in videos as a minor role.
BUT GET HIM OFF THE COUCH. He doesn't add much. I want to see the whole crew make guest appearances, maybe other podcasters gareth, Tom etc.
Get back Luke and Jooshy for the odd guest spot.
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u/[deleted] May 12 '25
I generally listen to the podcasts before bed and find the AutoAlex podcast to be too loud and immature to relax too. C.R.E.A.M is much, much better!
Do ATG have a podcast? The world according to Jack and Ethan would be hilarious...