In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with Phil McGovern, the visionary behind Caffeine & Machine, at one of his latest venues—The Bowl. Phil opens up about the brand’s journey from a café in Dubai to a cultural movement that bridges automotive enthusiasm, community, and lifestyle.

They dig into the origins of Caffeine & Machine and the story behind each location, the uphill battles with local councils and communities, Phil’s automotive love affair with Jaguar and what the future holds for C&M, including a possible international expansion.

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Phil McGovern:
https://www.instagram.com/philmcgovern/

Caffeine & Machine
https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandmachine/
https://caffeineandmachine.com/

The Cult of Machine:
https://www.instagram.com/thecultofmachine/
https://www.thecultofmachine.com/

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Paul Wallace, the creator of Supercars of London, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the real journey behind his success. From spotting Lamborghinis in Knightsbridge as a teenager to buying his own before turning 25, Paul shares the highs, lows, and everything in between.

We dive into how he funded his first Audi R8, building a YouTube empire before it was cool, what it really costs to own a Lamborghini Gallardo & Murciélago, YouTube burnout, public pressure & stepping back from the grind, the golden era of car YouTube – road trips, friendships, and rivalries, why his life felt like a real-life Need for Speed and valuable life lessons on passion, balance and redefining success.

*Thanks to Paul for coming on the podcast!*

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Supercars of London (Paul Wallace):
https://www.instagram.com/supercarsoflondon/
https://www.instagram.com/wallacepjw/
https://www.youtube.com/@supercarsoflondon/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSupercarsofLondon/wall/

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by WelderFabber (AKA Barry Martin or Baz) at his fabrication workshop in Preston, where he shares his story for the first time on any podcast. He talks about how he learned to weld from a very young age, how his Father taught him everything he knows and what it was like, tragically, losing him. He also discusses starting a business at 21 and the series of events that led to it ultimately failing, and the hard lessons he learned from that. He tells the shocking story of getting into an altercation with the mafia while on holiday in Marbella when he was younger, leaving him hospitalised. And finally, talks about the success that his business has seen over the years, including his proudest jobs.

*Thanks to WelderFabber for coming on the podcast!*

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WelderFabber:
https://www.instagram.com/welderfabber/
https://www.youtube.com/@welderfabber
https://welderfabber.com/

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Chris Shaw from Every Trade, where he tells us the full, unfiltered story of how he started his company, including the mistakes he's made along the way and some of the biggest losses he's made. He also talks about his upbringing – from growing up poor to living in his dream house, entrepreneurship, and how he views his neurodiversity as a strength in business. He also gets personal, telling us about his previous marriage, relationship with his Father and how seeking therapy changed his life. It's an insightful episode, so stick around till the end!

*Thanks to Chris for coming on the podcast!*

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Every Trade:
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https://www.youtube.com/@Every_Trade

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter, F1 broadcaster and former F1 mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley. He talks us through his career, telling us the story of how he got into F1 as the lead mechanic for McLaren, and then after leaving, how he got into being a presenter for Wheeler Dealers, meeting Mike for the first time. He shares with us some amazing (and funny) stories of working with F1 legends like Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton, to name just a few, along with some incredible insight into the automotive industry as a whole. Stay till the end - it's a good one!

*Thanks to Marc for coming on the podcast!*

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Marc 'Elvis' Priestley:
https://www.instagram.com/f1elvis/
https://www.instagram.com/marc_priestley/
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Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast:
https://shows.acast.com/pitlane-life-lessons

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Starting Season 2 of Talkin' Shop off with a bang, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter and car trader-turned-TV-presenter, Mike Brewer at his dealership, One Automotive, where we talk all things cars, his career, and the current state of the automotive industry. Most notably, he tells us about originally being offered a presenting role on Top Gear when it first launched and why he turned it down, the worst cars on Wheeler Dealers he's worked on and finally, he shares the emotional story of what really happened when the show's much-loved Mk1 Ford Fiesta was stolen. Stay tuned till the end as it's a good one!

*Thanks to Mike for coming on the podcast!*

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Mike Brewer:
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One Automotive:
https://www.instagram.com/oneautomotiveuk/
https://www.one-automotive.co.uk/

Mike Brewer Motors:
https://www.instagram.com/mikebrewermotors/

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Daniel Ashville to talk about how he built his business, talking about the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way, plus the exclusive never-before-heard story of how it was almost stolen from him by a large investment firm! We also discuss his recent decision to stop running lorries and how that will shape the future of his business and YouTube content.

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Daniel Ashville:
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https://www.instagram.com/thisisashville/
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https://bio.link/ashville

Links to Daniel's favourite videos:

Skip Boat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N0xX-8099w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwUOc2HA8Rc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqrTjedr84

Journey of a rock:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTwbDQMAnDc

World's biggest ship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcmt_2BC6Yw

Largest quarry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRba5Kr2iM8

WWII treasure underground:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2CymdMcMcg

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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Becky Giles to discuss what it was like at 18 driving HGVs, transporting livestock, running a haulage business and the current state of farming in Britain.

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