Comedian Tim Ross Drives Down Memory Lane

From the Datsun 180B, to the Valiant Charger, and iconic Holden Commodore, everyone has a memory of the cars that have made their way into the hearts of millions of Aussies. 

In Nine’s new eight-part podcast series, Cars That Made Australia, comedian Tim “Rosso” Ross takes listeners on a ride down memory lane, exploring our long-standing love affair with the humble automobile. 

Whether it was the car your parents brought you home from the hospital in, or the one you crammed into with your mates on those hot summer road trips; the model you saved up for when you were a teenager, or the car your mate had that represented freedom on four wheels, this podcast is about the people who drove them and rode in them - the story of the Cars That Made Australia.

Through a mix of personal anecdotes and in-depth interviews with passionate owners, sentimental back seat drivers, auto experts and industry insiders, the podcast explores the significant role that cars have played in shaping Australia’s culture and society over the decades, while allowing our inner bogan to come out.

“Cars are our first big purchase and when our mum or dad or our grandparents got a new car it was the biggest thing going round,” says Ross.

The Aussie comedian chats with the likes of Merrick Watts on his adventures in the infamous Leyland P76; acclaimed Australian director Fred Schepisi about being at the helm of the legendary ‘Hey Charger’ ad campaign; and Alex Kyriakopoulos, who worked on the production line at Holden for 14 years and witnessed the final vehicle roll off the line. 

Whether you’re a passionate car lover or grew up in the golden age of family sedans and affordable hatchbacks, Cars That Made Australia offers an entertaining reflection on the unique mark cars have made on our social history.

Cars That Made Australia drops weekly and the first episode is available now.

Listen to the trailer and first episode above or wherever you get your podcasts.