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Looking Out - The Podcast

Hosted by Drew Smith & Joe Simpson · arts · EN-GB

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Connecting the dots across mobility, design, and culture. The partner show to Looking Out - The Newsletter.

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29%

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Selective

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Who hosts Looking Out - The Podcast?

Looking Out - The Podcast is hosted by Drew Smith & Joe Simpson. The show has published 28 episodes to date.

What has Looking Out - The Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "EP28 - The Identity Issue Pt. 2" (12 August 2026, 57 minutes), "EP27 - The Identity Issue Pt. 1" (3 August 2026, 72 minutes), and "EP26 - The (not so) Ferrari Luce" (4 March 2026, 83 minutes).

How often does Looking Out - The Podcast publish?

Looking Out - The Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 28 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Looking Out - The Podcast?

Booking probability for Looking Out - The Podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Looking Out - The Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Looking Out - The Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Looking Out - The Podcast?

The strongest fits for Looking Out - The Podcast are Car & Truck Manufacturing and Design Services. Looking Out - The Podcast has an arts audience.

About the host

Drew Smith & Joe Simpson hosts Looking Out - The Podcast, an arts podcast with 28 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #28

    EP28 - The Identity Issue Pt. 2

    Aug 12, 202657 minS1

    A few weeks ago, we introduced the uni-context—a theory that might explain why every new car is starting to look the same. This week, we go one layer deeper: identity versus character. Identity is what lets you...

  • Episode #27

    EP27 - The Identity Issue Pt. 1

    Aug 3, 20261h 12mS1

    We promised that we'd follow up with a discussion about the exterior of the Ferrari Luce. And we have. Sort of. The challenge is that, beyond slinging epithets its way, there's really not a lot to say that hasn't...

  • Episode #26

    EP26 - The (not so) Ferrari Luce

    Mar 4, 20261h 23mS1

    Jony Ive and Marc Newson have made their mark with the interior of the new Ferrari Luce. The response has been predictably immediate and intense. Some see a revolutionary rethinking of how electric cars should feel...

  • Episode #25

    EP25 - The Jaguar Type 00: but what does it *mean*?

    Dec 11, 20241h 22mS1

    There's been a lot said about how the Jaguar's rebrand and the Type 00 look. But what do they mean? And what do they say about the culture of the company that created them? Joe and Drew dive in to the most talked about...

  • Episode #24

    EP24 - The Opinion Episode

    Nov 22, 202454 minS1

    Joe and Drew aren't short of opinions. While the boys might be sometimes (often?) wrong, at the very least, an opinion gives us something to discuss, something to weigh the merits of. In this episode of Looking Out...

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    EP23 - The Tesla Robotaxi event and the state of the automotive industry

    Oct 15, 202442 min

    What the hell happened at Tesla's We, Robot event!? Joe and Drew dive in to the design disappointments of that fateful day and reflect on an industry in short supply of inspiration. That's it for this episode! Thanks...

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    EP22 - Bugatti's poorly-parked wiper problem & a massive miss for CarPlay

    Aug 12, 202446 min

    Hoo boy, it's been a beat! But: Joe and Drew are back with a dissection of everything that's wrong with the Bugatti Tourbillon's windshield wiper, and the massively missed opportunity that is Apple's second-generation...

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    EP21 - How to design characterful cars

    Jun 26, 202443 min

    This episode gets personal! Join Joe and Drew as they explore the sensory and emotional components of car design through the lens of their beloveds: the Mercedes W140 S-Class and the Porsche 911. In this episode, they...

  • Episode #20

    EP20 - Making Sense of The Software-defined Vehicle

    Jun 5, 202447 minS1

    In this episode, we dive in to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and what they mean for the customer experience. We cover why car makers are developing them, including their need to diversify revenue streams in saturated...

  • Episode #19

    EP19 - From Milan Design Week to the Beijing Auto Show

    May 8, 202452 minS1

    Joe and Drew take a look at the most significant exhibits and announcements coming out of Milan Design Week, and the Beijing Auto Show. And they touch on Tesla. How couldn't they? 📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - The...

  • Episode #18

    EP18 - Revisiting The EV Inferno: how has the EV market changed, five months on?

    Apr 24, 202453 minS1

    Five months ago, we recorded our most incendiary episode yet. In The EV Inferno, we wondered whether EV sales were about to fall off a cliff, or whether we’d just hit a bump in the road. With the benefit of time, the...

  • Episode #17

    EP17 - Gandini's Top Trumps, BMW's Neue Klasse X, knobs, and our favourite gas station meals

    Mar 25, 202453 minS1

    Sibilio. Bravo. Stratos. Magnum. And Shamal. Joe and Drew celebrate Gandini’s life and his greatest hits. We also cover the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, Euro NCAP’s physical button mandate, and a conversation about great...

  • Episode #16

    EP16 - The hatchback renaissance - the Rivian R3 and Renault R5. Plus the death of the Apple Car, and the state of design leadership.

    Mar 13, 20241h 6mS1

    The death of the desirable hatchback has been exaggerated. In the space of two weeks, we've been gifted the new Renault R5 and the Rivian R3 and R3X. We discuss their design, and what they mean for their respective...

  • Episode #15

    EP15 - Has technology ruined cruise control? Drew rides in a Waymo!

    Feb 13, 202458 minS1

    Tesla Autopilot. Hyundai Highway Driving Assist 2. GM SuperCruise. Oh, and a Waymo robotaxi. This episode has it all. Joe and Drew talk about their experiences of each and ask the crucial question: what's it all for? 📨...

  • Episode #14

    EP14 - Drew reports on CES 2024: AI-powered interfaces, grid independence, and calm technology

    Jan 22, 202449 minS1

    For over a decade now, the Consumer Electronics Show has also been one of the most significant automotive shows in the world. In January 2024, after the year in which generative AI changed everything, Drew’s hopes were...

  • Episode #13

    EP13 - CyberWTF?! - What the new Tesla says about the state of design, and humanity.

    Dec 13, 202343 minS1

    Back in 2019, Drew and Joe disagreed on what the Tesla Cybertruck represented. Has anything changed in the past four years? In this episode, Drew and Joe take a look at what the most polarising car in living memory...

  • Episode #12

    EP12 - Why China has the most exciting car market right now. Joe reports from Shanghai.

    Nov 27, 202344 minS1

    For two decades, China has been the goose that laid the golden egg for Western automakers. Now, it might just be the market that screws the pooch. Joe heads to Shanghai after a few years away to see just how far the...

  • Episode #11

    EP11 - The Japan Mobility Show review: Toyota's spray-and-pray EVs, Mazda's stunning new RX, and Honda's disappointment.

    Nov 13, 202355 minS1

    The Tokyo Motor Show, now known as the Japan Mobility Show, has always been one of the most surprising on the circuit. Historically the launchpad for some of the wilder concepts the industry has seen, Tokyo has also...

  • Episode #10

    EP10 - The EV inferno - two car designers discuss why EV sales might be coming off the boil.

    Oct 30, 202346 minS1

    There’s been a flood of news these past weeks about the slowdown in EV sales. Challenging market conditions and the high cost of funding the transition to EVs is giving manufacturers cause for pause. Tesla is halting...

  • Episode #9

    EP09 - The Criticism of The Century: why Toyota's new SUV is a bit of a lump, and why it's important to be able to say that out loud.

    Oct 17, 20231h 8mS1

    This episode is *really* visual. To see our line-by-line review of the Toyota Century SUV in real time, watch along at https://youtu.be/BtDJNCnuVlY?si=WAzJXEJ55_KeWa8c Criticism and the automotive industry make for...

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