Episodes

  • Catalytic Catastrophe

    Catalytic Catastrophe
    Jan 26 2026
    On this episode of Test Miles, Nik Miles officially crowns himself the Catalytic Commander and immediately puts that title to the test. The crew dives into first cars and the questionable memories that come with them, including Nik being very unsure whether any adult situations happened in his first ride. We are absolutely not buying it. Plus Ask Test Miles answers your automotive questions, the latest Automotive News, and plenty of laughs along the way. More cars, more chaos, and much more in this week’s episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    39 mins
  • Return To Factory Settings

    Return To Factory Settings
    Jan 19 2026
    Back from the holidays, the Test Miles crew checks in to see who has actually taken down their Christmas decor and who is still living in festive denial. A surprise technical hiccup turns the news into a very real live on air rehearsal, and Nik finally comes clean with a shocking confession about never being professional a single day in his life. Plus Nik answers your automotive questions in Ask Test Miles, with plenty of laughs, chaos, and classic Test Miles energy along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    38 mins
  • ENGINE-EW-ITY

    ENGINE-EW-ITY
    Nov 24 2025
    Nik attempts to explain his mysterious Spanken TiKel and Marconi becomes convinced that Nik has been replaced with an AI bot after he completely short circuits mid story about his travels. Fresh off the road from Germany, Spain, Japan and Austin, Nik might be a little off his game but the crew still dives into your listener questions with Ask Test Miles and digs into what exactly Trish was hiding in the trunk of her car. All this plus plenty of laughs and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    39 mins
  • Sushi In Japan

    Sushi In Japan
    Nov 17 2025
    Nik is back from a whirlwind run through Austin, Spain, Germany, and Japan, and he has stories. From unexpected food discoveries to learning that sushi is treated as festival fare for many locals, he breaks it all down. Ask Test Miles returns with more listener questions, plus the latest Automotive News and plenty more along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    38 mins
  • WFH Forever

    WFH Forever
    Nov 3 2025
    Nik and Marconi are flying solo while Trish is out, and things get delightfully unhinged. Nik engineers his own home studio setup while Marconi confesses to a serious case of cable mismanagement. The guys also tackle your listener questions in Ask Test Miles and break down the weirdest automotive news stories of 2025 — all from the comfort of their home studios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    40 mins
  • Early Bird Gets The Brain Worm

    Early Bird Gets The Brain Worm
    Oct 20 2025
    This week, the team discovers they’re basically a morning show—just without the early call time. Trish reveals she naturally wakes up at 4 a.m., Nik’s up by 3 Pacific, and Marconi joins the party at 6 Central, meaning they’re all awake together every day. In Ask Test Miles, Nik tackles listener questions like: should you put helium in your tires to make your car lighter, and does cold weather really drain your battery faster? Plus, get the latest automotive news headlines and, for the first time ever, hear an off-air outtake never aired before. PODCAST EXCLUSIVE!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    38 mins
  • From The Trunks Of Cars

    From The Trunks Of Cars
    Oct 13 2025
    On this episode: Nik opens up about his mum’s background in art therapy and how it shaped his creative outlook. Marconi shares a heartfelt memory of his grandma Pearl selling Avon out of the trunk of her car. Plus, the latest Automotive News, tons of listener questions answered in Ask Test Miles, and more stories that drive the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    37 mins
  • Ferrari On Fire

    Ferrari On Fire
    Oct 6 2025
    Nik Miles, Trish, and Marconi are back with another unpredictable ride through life and cars. This week, Nik faces a family crisis when his dad has a health scare — and Marconi isn’t thrilled that Nik was out of town when it happened, considering Nik’s his original dad and Marconi’s already on his fourth (and final) one. Meanwhile, Nik wrestles with being better known as his dad’s son than for anything he’s done in his own career and declares that you should never have to bathe your parents. Plus, your favorite segment Ask Test Miles, and all the latest automotive news you need to stay in gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    38 mins