In our first episode of 2026, we celebrate one of Aston Martin’s most compelling modern cars — the DBS V12 — through the voices of the people who know it best: the owners.
Recorded over the previous year by our roving reporter Steve Waddingham, this episode brings together a series of conversations with DBS owners Benjamin Gray, Gill & Steve Bland, Charles Porter and Jason Karr. Steve also visits Aston Martin Bristol to get a dealer’s perspective on what makes the DBS V12 such a standout in the modern Aston Martin story.
Each share what it’s really like to live with this remarkable car — from the drama of the V12 engine to the everyday pleasure of driving something that feels genuinely special.
The DBS may be forever linked with Daniel Craig’s James Bond in Casino Royale, but for these owners its appeal runs much deeper. They talk about the emotional connection, the sense of occasion, and the surprising usability that makes the DBS not just a super-GT, but a car they actively want to drive.
Along the way, even Steve — initially a little sceptical about the model — finds himself increasingly won over as the stories unfold!
Before diving into the interviews, Garry Taylor and Steve kick things off by chatting about what lies ahead for the podcast in 2026.
Hosts:
Garry Taylor
Steve Waddingham
Guests:
Benjamin Gray
Gill & Steve Bland
Charles Porter
Jason Karr
George Matthews (Aston Martin Bristol)
