The Spark Inside

Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!

The Spark Inside is a leisure podcast hosted by Niterra, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Niterra hosts The Spark Inside, a leisure show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Charlie Martin

  Dec 17, 202446 minS1

  <p>“When people believe in you, it helps you to believe in yourself.”</p><p>In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight speak with Charlie Martin, an endurance racing driver, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and trailblazer in motorsport. Charlie shares her inspiring journey from grassroots hill climbing to competing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series and chasing her ultimate dream: becoming the first transgender driver to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.</p><p>Charlie opens up about overcoming personal and professional challenges, the mental and physical demands of endurance racing and how she’s work...

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  Episode #9

  Robert Stanger

  Dec 10, 202436 minS1

  <p>"Engineering is in everything - even in nature."</p><p>In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight welcome Robert Stanger, founder of Motolearn and a lecturer in automotive studies. Robert shares his lifelong passion for cars, starting from six weeks old at his first Speedway meet, to performing clutch repairs at age 13, to teaching the next generation of automotive engineers. He reflects on his unconventional journey, the influence of his father and his ongoing mission to ensure traditional skills remain relevant in a rapidly evolving automotive industry.</p><p>Robert opens up about...

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  Episode #8

  Charlie Keable

  Dec 3, 202435 minS1

  <p>“My maths teacher told me I’d always be ten steps behind. That just pushed me to prove him wrong.”</p><p>In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight talk to Charlie Keable, two-time Niterra Salesperson of the Year, about his journey through the automotive world. Starting with aspirations of becoming a Formula 1 mechanic, Charlie took a different path, working his way up from valeting and warehouse roles to leading sales for one of the UK’s top automotive parts suppliers.</p><p>Charlie shares the challenges and strategies of selling in a competit...

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  Episode #7

  Phil McGovern

  Nov 26, 202433 minS1

  <p>“Get stuck in, because you can’t be part of it if you’re not involved.”</p><p>In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight talk to Phil McGovern, founder of Caffeine & Machine, a thriving hub for automotive enthusiasts. Phil’s automotive journey began in Coventry, the heart of the UK’s motor industry, where a summer internship at Jaguar’s engineering facility ignited his lifelong passion for cars. From there, Phil ventured into the Middle East, soaking up motorsport culture before returning to the UK to create one of the most inclusive spaces for car...

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  Episode #6

  Chris Neville

  Nov 19, 202434 minS1

  <p>“There’s no point in being ultra-fit if your machinery isn’t great.”</p><p>In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight delve into the world of high-speed motorsport with Chris Neville, Performance Specialist for Team GB Speedway. Chris shares his unique journey, starting as a professional footballer, transitioning into a conditioning coach, and eventually moving into the thrilling world of Speedway. He talks about the science behind improving rider performance, from physical conditioning and mental preparation to the crucial interplay of human and machine. Chris also offers insights from his time working with ico...

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