Buckle up for a wild ride on this episode of *Go for Donny!* as host Donny McGuire welcomes two legendary guests from *Top Gear UK*: acclaimed director Konrad Begg and top-tier camera pro Jay Kennedy! đźš—đź’¨
In this exclusive, laugh-filled conversation, Donny, Konrad, and Jay take you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic adventures in Top Gear history. Hear never-before-told stories from the golden era of Top Gear UK, pranks and shenanigans with the US crew, wild road trips across America (and some epic fails), the adrenaline rush of filming with military pilots and Ken Block, and the unforgettable mayhem after shooting in Norway.
The trio dives into what it’s really like to wrangle epic car chases, coordinate jaw-dropping stunts, and survive grueling shoots from Arizona to Botswana, Alaska to New Zealand. From recounting runway mishaps with C130s to recounting dance parties in the desert, you’ll get an inside look at the camaraderie, chaos, and creative magic that drive the world's favorite car show—and the crews that make it all happen.
Whether you’re a dedicated gearhead, a Top Gear superfan, or just love wild travel stories and industry secrets, this episode is packed with banter, heart, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find anywhere else.
**What you'll hear in this episode:**
- Unfiltered Top Gear UK & US production tales from Konrad and Jay
- The near-disaster of driving SUVs into a C130 and just how close things got!
- Legendary pub nights that turned into chaos (and why the mayor of a Norwegian town showed up in a wig!)
- Working with icons like Ken Block and Tanner Foust—on and off camera
- How the best Top Gear locations (Alaska, New Zealand, Botswana) were picked and what really goes on after the cameras stop rolling
- Why the funniest moments almost never make the final cut
- The importance of crew camaraderie (and how to helicopter in emergency supplies of booze!)
00:00 "Top Gear Chats & Insights"
09:24 Military Shoot Memories Near Edwards
13:09 Ethos of Gymkhana Filmmaking
19:35 "Preferring Simple Beer on Road Trips"
21:42 Unexpectedly Intense Road Trip
31:08 Ski Resort Shoot Challenges
34:04 Bizarre Night Unveiled in Chaos
37:24 "Land Rover Mountain Misadventure"
47:04 "Top Gear's Stunning Locations"
49:40 "Bougie Botswana Glamping Experience"
56:42 "Thank You for Joining Us"
01:00:36 "Hyper-Focused Chaos in Action"
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