Everything you think is real probably isn’t anymore… and cars, Bond and AI are right at the centre of it.

In this wide-ranging BCG Podcast episode, I’m joined by Sy from Drivers Union for a candid, funny and occasionally unsettling conversation about AI, cars, car culture, events, media, movies and what the future actually looks like for enthusiasts and creators alike.

We kick off by tackling AI and reality — from fake videos and AI-generated voices to the moment you stop trusting your own eyes. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this real or AI?”, you’re not alone. We discuss how artificial intelligence is already reshaping content creation, photography, video, journalism, marketing and media, and why ignoring it puts you at a serious disadvantage.

From there, the conversation naturally moves into cars and car culture, including:

- Why AI is changing how cars are designed, marketed and perceived

- The explosion of Chinese EVs, industry uncertainty and why legacy manufacturers are hitting the brakes

- Why classic cars and 80s/90s icons are becoming more desirable than new cars

- The stabilising (and shifting) classic car market

We dive deep into one of the most talked-about new projects of the year:

👉 The Encor Design Lotus Esprit S1 reimagining

A modern re-engineering of a true Bond icon — and arguably the car Lotus should have built. We discuss why this Esprit matters, what makes it special, and why it captures the imagination in a way most modern launches don’t.

There’s also plenty of real-world car culture:

- The best car events of the year

- Why many launches now feel forgettable

- Why design, theatre and emotion matter more than specs

- Supercars vs classics and where enthusiasm is heading next

Sy also reveals major plans for Drivers Union, including:

- Expansion beyond supercars into classics and sports cars

- International membership

- The future of Drivers Union events

- Launching a new Drivers Union magazine

- And his ambitious move into publishing — with 11 car books in progress, effectively becoming a specialist automotive publisher

Things then take a sharp turn into James Bond territory:

- Amazon owning the Bond franchise

- Whether Bond can (or should) be reinvented

- Retired Bonds, Roger Moore nostalgia and Pierce Brosnan speculation

- Why the Bond debate is really about culture, identity and aspiration

We even touch on my own past — including my comic-book spoof of a Pakistani Bond character, Jamshed Khan, created years before today’s conversations about representation ever went mainstream.

This episode blends cars, culture, AI, movies, publishing and the business of enthusiasm into one honest conversation — no scripts, no corporate filters, just real talk.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Is AI helping or hollowing out creativity?

Is car culture entering a new golden age… or a slow fade?

And what should Bond become next?

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London once had an ambulance driver so fast he could outpace supercars — and after hearing these stories, you’ll never look at paramedics the same way again.

In this outrageous and unmissable episode of the BCG Podcast, I’m joined by Sy and Alan Robb, Chairman of the Lamborghini Club U.K. — and a former emergency response driver with tales that sound more like Hollywood than the NHS. If you enjoy supercars, mad stories, near-impossible driving feats, automotive culture, and pure banter, this one’s going to blow your socks off.

Alan reveals what it’s really like to pilot a 1990s ambulance (with a 3.0-litre Ford Cosworth V6) at high speed, drifting through London — including training, technique, controlled chaos, split-second decision-making, and the a record-breaking life-saving run that was so impressive, the nurse married him!

And then things get even wilder…

We dive into:

• The unspoken rules of urinal etiquette (you will never un-hear this).

• Why a certain caped crusader would genuinely struggle to pee.

• How grown men end up crying inside a Lamborghini Countach.

• Sy playing with his Iron-Man-ish helmet and light-saber like a big kid.

• The supercar world’s quirks, secrets, egos and pure joy.

• What it takes to drive fast — properly fast — in the real world.

This episode swings from hysterical to heartfelt, from nerdy car culture to life-and-death realities, and from superhero nonsense to the most astonishing true stories a paramedic has ever told.

It is easily one of the most entertaining, surprising and insightful episodes we’ve ever recorded — so don’t skim, don’t skip… dive in and enjoy the ride.

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We share untold stories and personal memories of Quentin Wilson from the final week we spent with him in 2024.This episode of the BCG Therapy Podcast is a heartfelt tribute to Quentin Wilson – motoring journalist, TV presenter, consumer champion and one of the most influential voices in British car culture. His passing shocked the entire automotive world, and for me and Imthishan it hit especially hard. We spent a week with him in December 2024, travelling, talking cars, sharing stories, and seeing the real man behind the Top Gear legend.In this conversation, we reflect on Quentin’s legacy, his role in shaping Top Gear’s golden era, his impact on car journalism, his fearless campaigning for motorists, and the depth of knowledge and charm that made him one of the last true greats. He wasn’t just a presenter – he was a walking encyclopedia of the car world, a fierce consumer advocate, a gifted writer, and a generous human being.We share behind-the-scenes memories, unseen stories, and insights into his time at the London EV Show, at the Mille Miglia UAE, and during our drives through Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We talk about his love for classic cars, his passion for EVs, his respect across the industry, and the huge gap his loss leaves in the motoring landscape.Whether you remember him from Top Gear, The Car’s the Star, his columns, or his campaigning work, this episode is for everyone who grew up watching him, learned from him, or simply admired his unmatched voice in car culture.💬 Share your own memories of Quentin Wilson in the comments – let’s give him the tribute he deserves.Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates!SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1You Shorts now here https://www.youtube.com/@BrownCarGuyShortsAnd follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories!👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt📌 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps.👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy🙏🏽☺️🚗 Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me!Big Thanks to Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.ukTom Conway-Gordon ( https://www.instagram.com/tconwaygordon/ )Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere!📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries.#QuentinWilson #TopGear #BCGTherapyPodcast #BrownCarGuy #MotoringJournalism #CarCulture #ClassicCars #AutomotiveLegends #UKMotoring #CarHistory #MotoringTribute