Don't Lift Off Podcast

10/09/2026

Coming soon…

20/07/2026

So that’s now over 1,000 subscribers…better late than never! Meaning I am now officially a YouTube partner and can now monetise the channel. Not that this is the main reason I do it, but it will help. Small steps. The channel has had nearly 100,000 views now…

20/07/2026

Just 1 more SUBSCRIBER to get over the magic 1,000 mark on YouTube…so who’s going to be the one to click that button?

18/07/2026

Watching the F1 at Spa, reminded me I didn’t used to just talk about it…I was once a half-decent racing driver…here’s a shot from 2007 at La Source Hairpin leading in the Team RPM Radical SR3. Happy days! 🏎️ 💨

16/07/2026

For those who like McLarens, here's an entertaining conversation with John Thorne, owner of the world's biggest independent specialist Thorney Motorsport:
https://youtu.be/KVLwjoHXeks

If you enjoy this conversation, please consider sharing and subscribing to help my channel! Thanks, Anthony

John Thorne from Thorney Motorsport, the world’s largest and longes...

10/07/2026

…AND WE'RE BACK! Great conversation with John Thorne from the world's biggest independent McLaren specialist. John’s been tuning cars professionally for over 25 years and tells the entertaining story of how he grew Thorney Motorsport into the organisation they are today.

If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing to Thorney Motorsport’s YouTube channel Thorney Motorsport

https://youtu.be/PGXCSLmhFmA

10/04/2026

Latest podcast out now! Watch on YouTube or all major podcast platforms!

Danny Watts is a former multiple Championship Winning British Racing Driver. In an illustrious career, he has won in everything from karting to single seater Formula cars, to Le Mans Prototypes, including winning the Le Mans 24 hours twice.

He is now a full time driver coach and also a qualified counsellor, spearheading the British Racing Drivers' Club's Mental Health and Wellness support campaign.

To talk to the British Racing Drivers' Club Mental Health & Wellbeing team, please contact them via:
[email protected] or call +44 (0)7354 339676

https://youtu.be/jAhDODYT5PI?si=t67z5WjZGlMMoqww

20/02/2026

10,000 views and climbing, thanks for watching everyone!

18/02/2026

Global Brands Ltd drinks company boss Steve Perez showed me around his beautiful Lancia Stratos, part of his fantastic car collection. He tells me about the history of the car, that was used by Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for a BBC Top Gear feature.

Steve also has a lovely Stratos rally car, currently being driven by his son Seb.

This is a clip out of the longer podcast where Steve showed me around his estate, rally stages, working farm and car collection before we headed to his restaurant & pub …(where Labour MP’s are banned!).

Steve Perez is a self made British drinks entrepreneur from Chesterfield, UK. From helping at his Dad’s pub as a teenager, and working for local brewery Tetley’s, he launched Global Brands, building it into a £90 Million pounds (GBP) business with brands such as Kick Energy Drinks, VK Vodka Mixes, Amigos Tequila Beer, Franklin & Sons Tonics and the original H***h alcopop, all sold across the UK and sixty-plus countries.

Steve also owns the boutique Casa Hotel in Chesterfield together with Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant and pub, which his Father original owned.

He is four-time National and Historic Rally Champion with a fabulous collection of cars including; Marcus Grohölm’s 2007 WRC Rally winning Ford Focus, a Hannu Mikkola / Arne Hertz / Michelle Mouton 1985 Audi Sport Quattro A2, various Porsche 911’s, a Ferrari 12Cilindri and his beloved Lancia Stratos rally and road cars.

Steve’s full car collection video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/OOnn58jt-l8

Top Gear’s special (using Steve’s Stratos) can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxKtqnUZU5k



jeremyclarkson

12/02/2026

Here's a pretty special one. I was lucky enough to get to meet Steve Perez last week. Steve is the founder and Chairman of Global Brands Ltd - a British drinks company with a £90 Million turnover with brands such as Kick Energy Drinks, VK Vodka Mixes, Amigos Tequila Beer and H***h amongst many others.

Steve also owns the boutique Casa Hotel in Chesterfield together with Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant and pub, which his Father original owned.

He is also four-time National and Historic Rally Champion with a fabulous collection of cars including; Marcus Grohölm’s 2007 WRC Rally winning Ford Focus, a Hannu Mikkola / Arne Hertz / Michelle Mouton 1985 Audi Sport Quattro A2, various Porsche 911’s, a Ferrari 12Cilindri and his beloved Lancia Stratos rally and road cars.

I’d actually met Steve briefly nearly 10 years ago when I spent a day coaching his son Seb Perez in a Ginetta Junior.

Steve showed me all around his estate and car collection and we sat in the Red Lion Restaurant and pub for a good chat afterwards. It was really fascinating visit and conversation!

Hope you enjoy it - link to the podcast in YouTube in the text below, and it's also available on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcast of course.

https://youtu.be/cPYseWJPSik