Podcasts

Andrew Richard, CSO at Electrify EVSE, and Wayne Price, VP of Engineering at Electrify Hub join the Urban EV Podcast.

In this video we are going to take a look at the history of the Shelby 1967 EXP 500 Little Red and the 1968 EXP 500 Green Hornet. We also take a 2005 Carroll Shelby Commissioned and owned recreation EXP 500 CSS Green Hornet out for a drive.

At just 200 pounds, the Widescape WS250 is the lightest snowmobile on the market, and it's built for serious off-road adventures. 

Corporate leaders who can't communicate, success at B2B communications, working well with reporters and that damned AI — all among the hot topics Leaders PR founder Evan Boyer discusses with host/journalist Ed Garsten in this episode of Tales From the Beat — the podcast that looks at news and PR from both sides of the scrimmage line.

There are concept cars that look unrealistic because they are clearly made of cardboard, optimism, and lighting tricks. Then there are concept cars that look unrealistic because they are simply too good to be true. The BMW Nazca belongs in the second group. 

His long career included stints at TV Guide and CNN and now Howard Polskin has what his friends say is the worst job in journalism, reading content on conservative news websites and writing commentary for subscribers of his website TheRighting.com. It's not what you think. 

We sit down with Lee Wilson to discuss his epic 8,222-mile (13,232 km) road trip around the entire U.S. in his all-wheel drive (AWD) orange Volkswagen ID. Buzz. If you've ever worried about EV range, Lee is here to prove that charging infrastructure is a solved problem.

The Speed Academy team digs back into a BMW project that had been on the sidelines — until now.

Hey everyone! Just a heads-up that this video was originally filmed in Czech and dubbed into English using AI. It might not be 100% perfect, but we didn't want the language barrier to stop us from sharing Filip's pivot from diesel to EV. Enjoy the ride! 

A visual postcard of the British Car weekend at the Gilmore Car Museum from the Michigan Automotive Relic Society (MARS) crew. This event is an anchor point for many MARS members. A chance to see all your out-of-town friends gather in Southwest Michigan. Oil leaking everywhere and an accumulated 12 horsepower in a grass field.

In the world of bespoke supercars, there are special editions, there are limited editions, and then there are true one-offs. Cars created not by marketing departments or racing regulations, but by a single wealthy customer with a vision and enough money to turn imagination into carbon fiber reality. And the McLaren X-1 is one of the latter. 

Host/journalist Ed Garsten welcomes Steve Turner to the podcast. He's the co-owner/principal of St. Louis-based Solomon Turner PR and author of the book "PR That Works." They discuss what PR tactics work, don't work, the role of AI and how you accurately measure whether or not those tactics had any positive effect.

Over a third of the U.S. population lives in multifamily housing without charging access. That's a massive EV transition hurdle. 

Robin Parton Pate has decades of experience in marketing and media with stints at CNN and HGTV and now Vice President of Marketing at Dave Cantin Group which advises auto dealers and dealership groups on mergers and acquisitions. 

The Pacific Northwest Buzz-In is back and bigger than ever! We braved the Bellingham rain with Mitch and Mitch to explore a massive gathering of 45 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans — more than double last year's turnout. 

Today, we are touring a VW ID. Buzz that has been completely converted into a living room on wheels, complete with an upstairs pop-top bedroom. A massive thank you to Harley and the team at Peace Vans for providing this incredible bus for our two-night weekend getaway on the beautiful Pacific coastline. 

There are cars that follow trends, and then there are cars that look at trends, shrug, and go rummaging through 1960s racing archives instead. 

In this episode, we break down the ultimate line-up of Volkswagen diagnostic tools to help you decide which one best fits your needs. Whether you just want to monitor your battery health or you are ready to tackle advanced retrofits and SFD unlocks, we have you covered. 

Author, marketing and PR powerhouse Don McLean is back on Tales From the Beat to discuss with host Ed Garsten, his new platform for democratizing PR for those who can't afford to pay for a PR agency, how AI has changed story pitching and release creation and its limitations.

A lot changed at American Motors from 1962 to 1968, and one way to unravel that history is to follow the lineage of this 1968 Rebel SST convertible. Plus, it's a lot of fun to drive on a beautiful fall day ....

Speed Academy inspects a budget BMW M5 to determine if the vehicle is a viable project car. After discovering significant paint and cosmetic issues under a vinyl wrap, the team figures out its next steps.

The secret to winning in the used EV market? Listening to the market itself. 

Today, we are exploring a very special electric vehicle: the VW ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice edition. This limited-run EV is a direct tribute to the iconic 1990s Fire and Ice Golf Mark 2, and Volkswagen only built 191 of these cars, making it a potential future collector's item. 

Most city dwellers pay dearly for a car they rarely use, and still, it's hard to access when it truly matters. Ezra Goldman, the visionary behind Upshift, is changing that game. He reveals how autonomous car subscriptions, featuring remote-controlled fleet vehicles, innovative operational models, and strategic teleoperation, are set to reshape urban mobility. 

Lee Gordon, chief communications and government affairs officer at recreational marine leader Brunswick Corp. and host/journalist Ed Garsten discuss Brunswick's new AutoCaptain autonomous docking system, how the company is approaching the media with the story, role of earned media and AI, in a wide-ranging interview.

Should you put Bondo body filler on a classic car restoration? Did it come from the factory that way? Many will say, there's your answer. 

Welcome back to another episode of the VW ID Talk podcast! In this episode, we are taking the ID.4 and the ID. Buzz out for an ultimate EV camping field test. 

It's no secret that the NASCAR Next Gen car has had a hard time on short tracks and road courses because it's so hard to pass. Let's dig into the details of how yaw angle and downforce impact passing on short tracks and what the latest solution from NASCAR will do.

The Argo Sasquatch, deployed by GlobalMedic, is an amphibious search-and-rescue vehicle designed to operate in extreme conditions where traditional trucks, boats, and ambulances fail. 

In our not-so-humble opinion, BMW design has gone off the rails. Automotive expert Jim Hall examines the history of this German luxury car brand and helps us peer into the future of the automaker. 

Welcome back to another episode of VW ID Talk! Today, Jeremy is back to show off an incredible DIY modification to his "smiley" ID. Buzz: a fully functional frunk!

She's been a top comms exec everywhere from General Motors to companies in the healthcare, home improvement and bedding industries, and now Noreen Pratscher runs her own consultancy, Pratscher Communications. 

Ferrari and Zagato have always had a relationship that sits somewhere between inspired collaboration and polite disagreement. 

The Toyo Tires Ferret is a one-of-one off-road build based on a 1959 British Ferret military scout vehicle, reimagined to showcase the durability of Toyo Open Country M/T tires. 

In this episode of the UrbanEV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy engage in a lively conversation with Nigel Gordon Stewart, the chairman and CEO of Austin Motor Co.

Have you ever wondered exactly when your EV's brake lights illuminate during one-pedal driving? Unlike traditional gas cars with a simple mechanical pedal switch, modern EVs use software to calculate your rate of deceleration — making the brake lights a bit of a mystery from the driver's seat.

Longtime WWJ, Detroit journalist Jeff Gilbert's career has taken him from covering Dr. Death — Jack Kevorkian — to becoming the foremost broadcast automotive beat reporter in the nation, often heard on the now-defunct CBS Radio News Network. 

What is your dream car? Austin Healy 3000, Porsche Speedster? What if these cars could be reimagined as a modern EV that can even power your house in-between Sunday drives? That's actually a reality right now as ⁠Gary White⁠, CEO and co-founder at ⁠Sebring Works⁠ can attest. 

Your high-voltage traction battery is useless if your 12V lead-acid battery dies. In this episode, Jan and Wes walk you through the surprisingly complex process of replacing and coding a new 12V battery in a Volkswagen ID.4.

Valkyrie Racing’s Project 356 set out to drive a vintage 1956 Porsche 356A across all seven continents, not just as a global endurance challenge, but to raise awareness and funds to combat child trafficking worldwide.

EV analyst, Loren McDonald, joins the show to dissect the latest trends, ironically starting with the price of gas. We'll delve into how fluctuating prices are accelerating electric vehicle adoption and the critical importance of developing robust home and multifamily charging infrastructure. Loren provides insights into automakers' strategic investments in charging ecosystems and the challenges of public fast charging reliability. 

Did you know your VW ID has a built-in slot for a second cabin air filter? With pollen season and wildfire smoke becoming more intense, the standard factory filter just doesn't cut it. 

In this episode, we show you exactly how to access the airbox in your frunk area and stack a second Activated Carbon or HEPA filter to keep fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and bad odors out of your cabin. The best part? No modifications are required! We also cover a crucial coding step for Module 8 to ensure your blower motor doesn't throw any hidden fault codes due to the extra airflow resistance.

Communicator/Podcaster Christopher Barger discusses with host Ed Garsten coverage of the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, getting the word out as the number of journalists diminish, how to get through partisan noise, legitimacy of the PESO communications strategy and his new podcast.

Guests Bob Granito and Bill Thau from IVP Research Labs join the show to discuss the intersection of autonomous systems and EVs, sharing insights from comprehensive research studies that reveal surprising findings about stress levels when cars drive autonomously compared to manual driving.

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In this episode of the VWIDTalk Podcast, we analyze real-world data from a mountain ski trip in 20+ inches of snow.

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Chris Russo, SmartCharge Clean Energy Program Manager at Con Edison wants to give you money as SmartCharge incentivizes off-peak charging to balance grid demand and make everybody a winner.

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We did this last year, and now we're doing it again. We're chatting with the folks from U.S. News & World Report about the best cars, trucks, and SUVs for families.

Over a third of the US population lives in multifamily housing without charging access. That's a massive EV transition hurdle. So what's the solution?

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Hey there! The TTAC podcast is dropping early this week due to out-of-office time.

In this episode of the VWD Talk Podcast, we sit down with Chris from @batterylife to discuss the full spectrum of Volkswagen's electric future. Chris shares his honest long-term review of the ID.7 after two years of ownership—is it really the "pinnacle" of the MEB platform?

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