Best Volante Podcasts (2024)

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Knighthead Capital's Tom Wagner on Singer, Revology, and Formula 1 1:02:43

1h ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Tom Wagner of Knighthead Capital joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss Singer, Revology and Formula 1. Plus, his take on the growth potential of endurance racing and the future of EVs and autonomous driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist 1:30:24

1d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal Hameedi is the answer. He is the Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover and the reason Land Rover is debuting the fastest and most exciting Defender to date: the Octa. Before …

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Ross McMeekin 40:14

3d ago40:14

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Ross McMeekin the author of The Hummingbirds (Skyhorse, 2018.) His short fiction has appeared in literary journals and magazines such as Virginia Quarterly Review, Shenandoah, Redivider, and X-R-A-Y. He has won fellowships from Hugo House and Jack Straw Cultural Center in Seattle. For the last ten years, he has served as editor of the literary jour…

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Dueling New Corvettes and the Hummer EV 45:52

5d ago45:52

45:52

Hannah and Matt discuss dueling new Corvettes - the Z06 and the e-Ray hybrid. Matt thinks they're supercars; Hannah disagrees. Plus, Volkswagen AG invests $5 billion in Rivian and Matt gets stranded - with a baby - in the Hummer EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A 1:38:57

7d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their favorite Indy Pace Cars (w/ drivers) of all time; try to help a listener find a V8 unicorn; get shocked by the price of an amazing used sports car; clarify when and how a car company will hand…

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Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through 1:29:15

9d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Victoria Scott is a Motor1.com Staff Writer with previous work at The Drive, Jalopnik, Hemmings, Car Bibles, and other outlets. Her photography books focus on aviation, Americana, and queer life. On this episode we talk about SO many things! Her new book; how car culture can be an accepting place; the magic of the Indy 500; driving Honda's 8-figure…

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Matthew Kyle Levine 51:58

11d ago51:58

51:58

Matthew Kyle Levine is a filmmaker and cinematographer based in New York City. His short films have won awards and played at numerous film festivals throughout North America, including the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival and the Canada Shorts Film Festival, most notably for his short film “Miss Freelance”. Watch 'Caleb and Sarah" and other s…

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Bugatti's Tourbillon, New Hummer EV 52:48

13d ago52:48

52:48

Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller discuss the all-new $4.1 million Bugatti Tourbillion hypercar, driving the 2025 BMW Z4, and the latest edition of General Motor's Hummer EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets 1:48:32

14d ago1:48:32

1:48:32

J Ryan (along with his wife, Nicole) are the two minds who created the Good Vibes Breakfast Club, a car meet that happens at the top of Angeles Crest Highway every Friday morning. They started going up there during Covid to get away and others began to join them. It's grown to be one of the most respected car gatherings in Southern California. Clos…

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Lucid in the Sky with Range Anxiety 1:48:12

16d ago1:48:12

1:48:12

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are returning from an incredible, multi-faceted track day at Sonoma Raceway hosted by Range Energy. While there they got to experience what might be the future of the trucking industry, deploy their Lucid Sapphire's 1,234HP on the road course, slide around in a beautiful BMW 2002, and nearly get to drive a very special E…

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Joins the Show! 48:34

20d ago48:34

48:34

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss China, EVs, Formula 1, the Mustang, the Raptor and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Paul Luikart 36:22

21d ago36:22

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Paul Luikart is the author of the short story collections Animal Heart (Hyperborea Publishing, 2016), Brief Instructions (Ghostbird Press, 2017), Metropolia (Ghostbird Press, 2021), The Museum of Heartache (Pski’s Porch Publishing, 2021), the 11th installment of Belle Point Press' Prose Series, and The Realm of the Dog (J. New Books, 2024.) He serv…

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Police chases; Alex Choi; Used EV shopping; Q&A 1:32:03

26d ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the dangers of police chases; our upcoming time in the 1,234HP Lucid Sapphire; Alex Choi going to jail for a helicopter video; why buying a used Porsche Taycan might be better than a new Macan electric; provide more info on the GR Corolla's apparent differential issues; Recorded June 10, 2024 Head to the Apple Ap…

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Ford CEO Jim Farley 1:03:00

23d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Co. On this episode we talk about his awesome vintage racing experience; how he went pro for the upcoming Mustang GTD; why they made the GTD; the reason Ford pivoted from full autonomous cars; why hybrids are important; that sedan thing; and more! https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a42579850/ford-ceo-jim-fa…

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown Talks Formula 1 41:52

1M ago41:52

41:52

McLaren Racing Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss McLaren's ascendance this season in Formula 1, why Indy Car could use some tips from Liberty Media to help it expand, and the 'toxic' atmosphere at Red Bull. Plus, Brown suggests the Monaco Grand Prix could go away and F1 would be just fine without it, …

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Forbidden Roads; GRC Diff Problems; Lexus GX550 review; Q&A 1:32:05

1M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are back to review the 2024 Lexus GX550 and 2024 Macan Electric Turbo; investigate the GR Corolla's alleged differential issues; discuss why its silly to try keeping a road "secret"; hot swap battery tech might not be dead; and answer Patreon questions including: - Will a V10 M5 lose its allure and is it a good canyon ca…

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Shannon Robinson 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

The Ill-Fitting Skin is layered with surreal storytelling but remains an extraordinarily realistic read, in the sense that even the most solid realities of life—and death—tend to blur and shimmer at their raw edges. The talkative bird that nests in a woman’s womb is as real as the “previous tenant.” The love of a mother for her uncontrollable son i…

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Garrett Reed (@Americanmusclehd) 1:34:11

30d ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Garrett Reed is the content creator behind @americanmuscleHD , an Instagram account with 2.4M followers. He dailies a 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV, has a SWEET 1984 Monte Carlo SS project in the garage, and a 1989 K5 Blazer project truck. On this show we talk about his recent drive in the C8 Corvette E-Ray; why Matt doesn't like the ESV; the Pismo Be…

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Indy 500, Monaco Grand Prix Recap; Hybrid Porsche 911 GTS, BMW V-8 Concept Car 38:50

1M ago38:50

38:50

Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller discuss the pros and cons of the new hybrid Porsche 911 GTS - in a shocking turn of events, it is not offered with a manual transmission. Then they dissect the exciting final moments of the Indy500 and whether F1 should end the Monaco Grand Prix (there are rumors it might). Plus, Hannah fills us in about the BMW V-8 c…

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Morgan Parker 30:52

1M ago30:52

30:52

Morgan Parker is a poet, essayist, and novelist. She is the author of the young adult novel Who Put This Song On?; and the poetry collections Other People’s Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night, There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé, and Magical Negro, which won the 2019 National Book Critics Circle Award. She is the recipient of a National Endowmen…

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Zac Mertens - The cowboy hat HOONIGAN 1:33:00

1M ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Zac Mertens (@Mister_Zachary) was the literal voice of HOONIGAN. Among loud cars he was even louder, as he was one of two people (alongside Corey Hosford) who would MC the HOONIGAN Burn Yard shows. He's also known for his love of doing big burnouts in loud square body trucks, rating the idle of people's cars, hurting his back jumping a car in the o…

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Top 5 Movie Cars; TST's Plague; Bad Mods, Q&A 1:37:15

1M ago1:37:15

1:37:15

We are back after a rough week! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman compare their Top 5 Movie Cars of all time; tell the tale of the plague that befell TST; and answer Patreon questions including: Our favorite fish-out-of-water car-spotting memory How to setup new shocks on an old car Our biggest modification mistakes Cheap cars with paint that looks expen…

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Tesla Fights a Train; Indy 500; MachE Rally; Ioniq vs Macan EV 56:06

1M ago56:06

56:06

Recorded from the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, we're in the canyons talking about the Indy 500, Ioniq 5 N vs Macan EV, talking about a Tesla that tried to fight a train, answering questions, discussing when gimmicks are a good thing, why brands should (or should not) cling to history, too much adjustability, why an event that appears like a race isn't, and mo…

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Katherine Legge on the Indy500 and Women in Racing 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

British pro-driver Katherine Legge joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about her upcoming race this weekend, the Indianapolis 500. Plus, she discusses her near-crash in Indy500 qualifying rounds earlier this week, her mixed feelings about women-only racing series like the F1 Academy, and her thoughts on why more women need to lift weights …

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Ruby Roth 44:31

1M ago44:31

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Ruby Roth’s work is defined by the female form and depicts the inner lives of women through emotionally visceral representations of the bodies they inhabit. For the past several years, amidst a radical transition from a decade of familial life as a best-selling children’s book author-illustrator to self-determined independence as a single female ar…

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Jonny Lieberman is Locked Out 1:59:22

1M ago1:59:22

1:59:22

Jonny Lieberman returns to talk about the Lucid Sapphire; how we deal with imposter syndrome; the Corvette Z06; he asks about the Ioniq 5 N; we wax about the magic of Aston; and more! Recorded May 17, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and star…

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Steve Serio on All Things Aston Martin, the DB12 Volante, Vantage, and DBX SUV 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller welcome Aston Martin expert Steve Serio to the podcast to talk about his 20-plus years selling the prestigious British brand - and where he sees it going in the future. Plus, Hannah and Matt compare notes on the DB12 Volante, the DBX SUV, and the new $191,000 Vantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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THE Guide to So Cal Car Things 1:18:57

2M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Our most-asked question is always about "What should car enthusiasts do when visiting Southern California". So here's the definitive list of things! Plus Q&A about: Why didn't you buy a Michael Schumacher watch? Which generation of Acura RDX do we like? Porsche might sell the Turbo with a manual only!! Will 4 cyl. Boxster/Cayman ever hit $30,000? W…

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Mark Ostler 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

Mark Ostler joins the show to kick around comic books - specifically his work Ivar the Boxer and Waltzing Carpet Juliette We also talked about Warning: Danger! Mark Ostler is a comic book writer and publisher. In 2023, he wrapped up a 4 issue mini-series titled, “Waltzing Carpet Juliette” about the dangers of consumerism. In 2024, he began a new se…

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Aston Vantage Review; Smoky 600 Stories; Weird Postcard; Q&A 1:31:11

2M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Zack returns from Spain where he spent time testing the all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage on both the road and the track; Matt is back from driving a Bentley GT on Road & Track's Smoky 600; a Can-Am throws a rave; someone mails us a very weird card; and we answer questions about: What to replace a GTI with Which car has the best stereo for under $6…

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Formula 1 Grand Prix Miami Recap, Ferrari's 296 GTS 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller dissect Ferrari’s new 12-cylinder world debut cars, plus the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami and Matt’s skepticism that a V6 hybrid could be good - even if it is the Ferrari 296 GTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Strange Chevy Call; M3 vs M3; new Kitten; Weird Marketing 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

We go through our new M3 vs M3 video (G80 vs F80); Matt tells us about his brand new kitten they rescued; we discuss strange branding; Chevy makes us have a strange phone call in order to drive the new Z06 around town; and we answer Patreon questions about: The gov. mandate for automatic braking What the hell is BMW doing? Could the hypercars of to…

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Donald Osborne (Curation and Appraisal Expert) 1:27:05

2M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

Donald Osborne is the CEO of Audrain Motorsport and the reason we got to drive a car made before 1910! Remember when we held up a city's worth of traffic on a bridge? We have him to thank. Sort of. Donald is an absolute car expert with a focus on vintage cars. As someone who has curated museum collections and assessed cars for collectors, he really…

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Jim LaBelle 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

This episode is very different than others. Jim LaBelle, this episode's featured guest, passed away recently. I wish, hope and pray that our conversation gives tribute to Jim's contributions and advocacy. Thank you and farewell Jim. Host Ken Volante "There are certain individuals that go under the radar their entire lives despite being one of the m…

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Lamborghini CEO Talks Keys To Success and What's Ahead 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss the future of the Italian automaker, especially when (and if) it comes to EVs. Plus, his keys to success navigating working with some of the industry's toughest bosses at Volkswagen and Fiat. Then, Hannah talks about the Aston Martin Vantage in Spain and Matt gets st…

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Episode 47: Sit Down with Cristina Castillo 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

Cristina Castillo, one of our talented Career Ambassadors, shares a reflective conversation with SBS Marketing Professor Robert Smith focusing on her undergraduate journey. With a blend of personal experiences and professional reflections, Cristina navigates through the challenges of balancing 8 AM classes and internships, providing insights into s…

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Wayne Carini 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Wayne Carini on TV, gifting cars, and the why the kids are alright. https://www.instagram.com/waynecariniofficial/?hl=en https://www.waynecarini.tv/pages/about-wayne-carini https://watch.motortrend.com/show/chasing-classic-cars-motortrend-atve-us Recorded April 27, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so t…

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Kathleen Stuart 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Blend a background in fast-paced PR, political campaigns, and a lot of roll-up-your-sleeves energy, and you've Stuart Collective founder and CEO Kathleen Stuart. Kathleen founded Stuart Collective in 2017. With a crystal-clear mission to support changemakers in securing progressive wins, Kathleen works every day to win campaigns, pass high-profile …

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Seen Through Glass' Sam Fane 1:45:14

2M ago1:45:14

1:45:14

Sam Fane is the creator and host of the YouTube channel and podcast Seen Through Glass. We talk about his new driving event, his Ferrari (and why red is IS an ok color for Ferraris), his used daily, YouTube challenges, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBr8w4ki1xAcQ1JVDp_-Fg https://seenthroughglass.online/ Recorded April 25, 2024 AutoTem…

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Tyler Epp on F1 Miami Grand Prix; G-Wagon vs Urus Hybrid 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about the launch of the electric Mercedes-Benz G Wagon in LA and Lamborghini's new Urus Hybrid SUV. Plus, Tyler Epp, the head of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, joins to share the best ways to see and experience the race in May, and his take on auto racing in America. And Matt comes to tears over the Lamborghini Huracan…

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Mister Cartoon (Tattoo and low rider legend) 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Mr Cartoon is one of the most famous tattoo artists to ever put ink to skin. His artistic journey began in graffiti before moving to airbrushing clothes and low rider cars. He's got a line of Turtle Wax car care, designed wheels, and has an amazing garage of his own. We talk about the history of low riders; how hydraulics work; the legality of them…

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Ivana Yellowback 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

Ivana Yellowback is a member of Manto Sipi Cree Nation – God’s River (maternal family) and a relative to Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (paternal family). She is both Asiniskow Ithinew ekwa Muskego Ininew (High Rock and Muskeg Cree). Ivana an Associate Producer, Writer, Cree host, and English co-host of Eagle Vision’s and APTN’s 7TH GEN Home (7thgen.ca…

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Countach plan; DB12 Volante; EV Pokemon? 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Matt's Countach has a triage plan (sort of); we review the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante (and compare it to the competition from Bentley, Italy, and Mercedes); Patreon questions include: Used Focus RS or new GR Corolla? Why Taycan brakes feel weird To jump from new Ioniq 5 to used Taycan Do EVs have a floor? Which state has the best Mexican food? A…

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Supercar Maker John Hennessey Aims for Top Speed Record 43:07

3M ago43:07

43:07

Supercar maker John Hennessey joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about what it takes to set world speed records - and he hints at plans to put one of his million-dollar, Texas-built supercars on Germany's infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Plus, Hennessey is considering building a restomod vehicle (Hennessey Porsche, anyone?) and going fo…

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The Donnie Thing; Fleet Update; NSX Road Trip 1:53:26

3M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Matt has updated his fleet in a surprising way; took the NSX on a 600-mile road trip; and explains his position on the unfortunate situation with his recently-arrested former Ferrari mechanic, Donnie Callaway. Recorded April 17, 2024 American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever by visiting The Freeze Pipe and use c…

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Mel and Teghan Hammond 43:11

3M ago43:11

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Teghan Hammond and Mel Hammond are sisters who grew up punching each other whenever they saw a P.T. Cruiser, dying their hair blue together, and fabricating a fake band in which their middle brother was (allegedly) the lead singer. Writing Lucy, Uncensored was their first time co-writing. Unless you count the summer they spent scribbling down recip…

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The Ioniq 5 N Is a Great Liar; 3 Dream Engine Swaps 1:33:48

3M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blew Matt's mind for so many reasons you won't believe. Plus, what engines would we swap into which car if we had all the money and talent? That's what we're talking about today. Dream builds. Plus, Patreon questions about: Is it a good idea to finance an R34 GTR? When it is (and isn't) time to get out of a Ford and into a Ger…

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Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Arrest; Ducati CEO Interview 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about electric motorcycles, the secret to his longevity as a power-player in the Motor Valley of Italy, and the motorcycle-maker's total dominance in Moto GP. Will the racing series could ever be like F1, now that Liberty Media owns part of it? Plus Hannah has a story about …

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Ali Javidan (FAT ICE Racing; How Dampers Work; Headlight Tech) 59:55

3M ago59:55

59:55

Matt calls in from the Bernardus hotel with our friend and the founder and CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan. Ali is an engineer and high-caliber driver, who shares with us his take on why the GT3 RS is so stiff, why adjustable dampers matter as much as springs; his experience driving in Aspen at the FAT ICE Race; how to durability test a semi-truck…

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Peter Attia; Zack's Wedding Story; Huge Q&A 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

We discuss Peter Attia's podcast interview with a former employee of NHTSA regarding road safety; Matt finds out just how expensive a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is (and how his wife feels about shopping for one); Matt and Zack try to decide which of their content to put up for a nomination; and Zack reveals why he's the best worst groomsman. Patreon…

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