It’s 10PM and the first long hall flight to Heathrow in six days has just landed.  The risk of volcanic ash to aircraft has been reassessed and all UK airports have been given the green light to reopen, which means that all you stranded peeps will be home soon!

In the meantime, have a listen to the fifth episode of The Gas Station which features the usual commentators (myself, Alex Goy and cameraman Phil) alongside MSN Cars Web Producer Nigel Swan.

Stranded in an airport lounge on the other side of the world? Have a listen to The Gas Station

Nigel (pictured far right) is an experienced road tester/writer/presenter and is one of the most liked and respected men in the motoring business. So it’s absolutely great to have him on, slagging off my car and telling us all about the new Audi R8 Spyder.

Nigel (pictured far right) thought the smell of Alex took more than a bit of 'getting used to'

Latest podcast download figures seem to suggest that we’re also accumulating a pretty hefty underground comradeship, so a massive thank you for your continued support. We hope you enjoy the latest instalment and as always, all worthy shout outs are linked below.

Articles we talk about:

• Audi R8 Spyder vs Porsche 911 Turbo – MSN Cars
• Lotus Elise video road test – Autocar
• www.SmokedOut.co.uk
• Election 2010: Transport Policy examined – Which?
• How volcanic ash can kill an aeroplane – Jalopnik

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In episode four of The Gas Station, Alex Goy, cameraman Phil and myself are joined by friend, car nut and online advertising guru, Barty Mee. This week, Barty offers his opinions on the demise of the motor show, the commuting advantages of riding a fixed-wheel bicycle and err…the art of the male pout.

The Gas Station crew: Rumours suggesting that Barty sleeps in a grow-bag remain unfounded

Meanwhile ,the rest of the team start planning the next boys holiday to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Yes, it may another thing in the ever-expanding, legacy cash-in catalogue of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with sports cars, but we may just like it. As usual, you’ll find all the best shout outs linked below. Enjoy!

Bored at work? Spec your own MP4-12C, feel happy again, live longer. Possibly...

Articles we talk about:

• McLaren MP4-12C Car configurator
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – Which?
• Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi R8 Spyder – MSN Cars
• Nissan LEAF – Which?
• Geely Buys Volvo – Which?
• Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 on video – Evo

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Sorry, I’ve been trying to fix my Jag and completely forgot about the third episode of The Gas Station Podcast.

You’ll probably be able to tell from the acoustics that this week, we’re not talking from inside my 37-year old motor.

The Gas Station crew: we're not quite sure how we made episode three without killing each other, either

Instead, we’re supping brews at Alex’s flat and I’m talking about snowboards. I’ve just returned from my first boarding holiday with friends – literally, fifteen hours ago I was on a French mountain spanking big foaming plumes of German beer - and have caught the bug, big time!

Anyway, thanks for listening, enjoy the car talk and check out the very worthy shout outs below. Go Force India!

Force India: the greatest Formula One team ever. Possibly. They're our boys (and random girl) for the 2010 season.

Articles we talk about:

• Force India Formula One – official website
• Peugeot RCZ car review – Which?
• Sniff Petrol
• Jenson Button interview – Pistonheads
• Road Magazine

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I’m back in the beloved Jag with Alex Goy and friends for The Gas Station Podisode Two! This week, we give credence to hybrid supercars at the Geneva Motor Show as well as name and shame some of the show flops including the meekly derivative Nissan Micra and of course, the Aston Martin Cygnet.

The Gas Station Podcast is co-presented by myself and fellow motoring journalist Alex Goy (right)

Once again, Goy has ceased to exercise the slightest control over his remarks so apologies in advance if you’re easily offended.

Other articles we talk about:

• Volvo S60 Night Rider video
• Geneva Motor Show Report – Which?
• Geneva Motor Show Report – MSN Cars

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So there I was, cleaning the plugs on my Jaguar XJ6 when motoring journalist Alex Goy came down (he had phoned prior, he wasn’t stalking me…) to the underground car park in which it resides. He looked around it for a while, appreciated the dusty vast splendour, the crackled leather interior that only 37-years of usage could bring and then discovered this armchair on wheels actually makes a pretty fine audio booth.

Then it came; “Fancy doing a podcast?”

Goy isn’t one to muck about really, and neither am I, so armed with a voice recorder, we began episode one of The Gas Station podcast there and then. Well ok, we waited for Goy’s flatmate Phil and silent Duncan (he was concentrating on not being sick, apparently) to sit in and then we began. Then the car park’s caretaker walked past and gave us all a questioning glance…

The Gas Station podcast crew: (from left to right) myself, Alex Goy and flatmate Phil

He may not be a fan, but I hope you guys will be. We’re going to make The Gas Station a fortnightly production and talk about cars and car stuff with scatological glee. The impromptu nature of the show isn’t going to change, but that’s what will make it fun and borderline libelous – Alex doesn’t exercise the slightest bit of control over his obscenity metre. So in other words, listen to it, enjoy it, but sue him and not me.

Here are a few links to some of the stuff we talk about:

• Audi A8 Car Review
• Which? Car Visibility Survey
• Porsche 911 GT3 RS Car Review

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