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Andy Harris: The Ex Top Gear Safety Guy Breaks Silence About How He Made Millions

OBD Eleven now supports Mercedes! Make sure to use code RTS for a discount! - https://go.obdeleven.com/RTS-MB Unlock Apple Car Play and Diagnose faults on your car, anywhere, anytime! From working behind the scenes on Top Gear to coordinating some of the most dangerous stunts in the world, Andy Harris has lived a life most people wouldn’t survive. In this episode, Andy breaks down what it really takes to keep high-risk productions safe — from Hollywood film sets to insane brand stunts like surfing lava. But behind the supercars, global projects, and working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry… there’s a much darker reality. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Timestamps: 00:00 – Inside the Top Gear studio & hidden film secrets 02:24 – What it’s really like being the Top Gear safety guy 04:17 – Why Andy left firefighting to make more money 07:03 – How he built a business without a plan 10:44 – The sudden end of Top Gear 14:04 – Working with Red Bull & insane stunt ideas 18:58 – Seeing Tom Cruise on set & surreal moments 19:49 – From no confidence to global projects 23:29 – The supercar journey (GT-R to Ferrari) 30:33 – The reality of money, risk & business life 36:09 – Building confidence & overcoming imposter syndrome 44:20 – Real emergencies, death & the hardest days 47:09 – The truth about risk & why people push limits 57:50 – The lava surfing stunt that almost happened Contact: [email protected]