Best Douglas Birk Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 82: Episode 82 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 5 - Old Memories 9:05

5d ago9:05

9:05

Today's episode in the #MiddyGoesToYellowstone series shares some tips and tricks for your trip to Yellowstone. I'm sure it's on your bucket list. You need to schedule it! Yellowstone is an ever changing, amazing place that is truly unique in the world. Enjoy hearing how things went on Day 5 of our trip!…

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Episode 81: Episode 81 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 4 - New Roads 8:31

4M ago8:31

8:31

Our first full day in Yellowstone doesn't disappoint. We check out the Marina where we'll soon ride the SceniCruiser on our anniversary day as well as travel to the east entrance for the first time. And the adventures never end in Yellowstone as I have to avoid the female elk to safely get to the free charging stations at Teal Dorm across the stree…

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Episode 80: Episode 80 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 3 - New Friends 11:16

5M ago11:16

11:16

We arrive at Yellowstone and meet another couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! And seven more days await us as we make this road trip our most epic ever!

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Episode 79: Episode 79 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 2 - Rain Rain Rain! 12:02

6M ago12:02

12:02

This episode continues our retro style episodes for #MiddyGoesToYellowstone, telling the story of our epic roadtrip back to Yellowstone to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. While we had a little different route than back in 2018, we again stopped to Supercharge at Rawlins WY and ate at the same Pizza Hut. FSD on the highway continued to make …

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Episode 78: Episode 78 - Apple Shortcuts Make Creating Your Own Tesla Voice Commands Possible! 10:41

8M ago10:41

10:41

Amazing new iPhone version of the Tesla App (V4.24.0 or newer) gives you the power to create your own voice commands using the Apple Shortcuts app! And... we have setup a new Crowd Sourced list of these shortcuts that you can use and to which you can contribute your own!

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Episode 77: Episode 77 - EV Dave Shares His Passion For EVs and His EV History 21:24

9M ago21:24

21:24

I've been following EV Dave since 2020 when I first found out he had given his then new 2020 Tesla Model Y to Kyle Conner of Out of Spec to test and experience. After several attempts, we were able to meet in person for the first time. I asked some questions about how he got started in EVs and the amazing list of cars he's owned in the last eight y…

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Episode 76: Episode 76 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 1 - Runza Runza Runza! 14:29

10M ago14:29

14:29

This episode we start our retro style episodes for #MiddyGoesToYellowstone, telling the story of our epic roadtrip back to Yellowstone to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Day 1 we drive 566 miles to our night stop in Kearney, NE and we experience Runza for the first time.

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Episode 75: Episode 75 - FSD V11.3.4 - Tesla Did It, They Really Did It! 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

Finally! Middy gets FSD Version 11, and did Tesla actually make a better Autopilot? Just listen and find out if "FSD on the Highway" is a true successor to Autopilot and (N)avigate (O)n (A)utopilot... And... is "Average" the best word I can use to describe it?

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Episode 74: Episode 74 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Days 6 and 7, Let’s Go Home 11:05

1y ago11:05

11:05

Every good roadtrip has a destination and finishes back home. This one was no different. I wished it would never end. But it had to.

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Episode 73: Episode 73 - Tesla's New Mobile Tire Service Truck Is A Great Innovation and Why My Tesla CCS Adapter Will Stay In The Trunk 19:12

1y ago19:12

19:12

This episode we talk about our recent experience with Tesla’s new Mobile Tire Service Truck that brings tire repair and replacement directly to you, either on the road or at home. Also, we’ll discuss our experience with Tesla’s CCS Adapter and key things we’ve learned from those experiences in light of other manufacturers’ vehicles getting bricked …

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Episode 72: Episode 72 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 5 - Tesla Universe Happy Hour Live in Austin, TX 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

Hear the behind the scenes story of the toughest ticket to get during Cyber Rodeo... Well, maybe the 2nd most... Tesla Universe's Happy Hour Live at the Cedar Door Bar and Grill in downtown Austin April 8th, 2022! Also, we give a brief history of Tesla Universe and how it all got started! Finally, what's next for Tesla Universe events and how you c…

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Episode 71: Episode 71 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 4 - Chasing The Golden Ticket 15:51

1+ y ago15:51

15:51

Hear never before shared details on the chase for the Cyber Rodeo "Golden Ticket". It was a memorable day with my friend Craig, members of Tesla Universe from around the world, the Mansion, what an adventure! Yee Haw!

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Episode 70: Episode 70 - CEO of EVowy.com Shares Why You Should Join Middy To Get Free Battery Health Reports 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

Find out more as I interview the CEO of EVowy.com about their company. EVowy is focused on providing EV car owners free battery health reports!

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Episode 69: Episode 69 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 3 - The First Time We Saw Giga Texas 20:39

1+ y ago20:39

20:39

There's just something special about the number "69" in the Tesla Community, and episode 69 turns out to be one of my favorites where we retell the story of seeing Giga Texas for the very first time! Much thanks to Sara J Awesome and Erum who shared the experience with my wife Deborah and my good friend and Convoy partner Craig.…

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Episode 68: Episode 68 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 2 - The Things We Do for BBQ 11:12

2y ago11:12

11:12

We continue telling the story of #MiddyGoesToAustin, focusing on April 5th's driving and meeting other Tesla owners and enthusiasts at Terry Black's BBQ, TeslaCon's first event.

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Episode 67: Episode 67 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 1 - Back On The Road Again 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

Performed in the older story-telling style of our original podcast episodes, we start telling the story of #MiddyGoesToAustin. This episode also includes some background info in the almost two months that lead up to the start of the roadtrip.

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Episode 66: Episode 66 - TeslaCon Interviews - Part 3 39:21

2y ago39:21

39:21

In our third of a series of #MiddyGoesToAustin episodes, we interview our friend Sara J Awesome! Whether you're already a subscriber to her YouTube channel or hearing her tell her story for the first time, you'll soon know how she initially got interested in Tesla and what keeps her passionate.

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Episode 65: Episode 65 - TeslaCon Interviews - Part 2 10:24

2y ago10:24

10:24

In our second of a series of #MiddyGoesToAustin episodes, we visit Terry Black BBQ for TeslaCon on April 5th and interview Erick The Dream Guy (@ericthedreamguy on Twitter, search for "Erick the Goat Guy" on YouTube"). Also, we interview Julia Love, the owner of the Doge McLaren (@realjulialove @dogeclaren on Twitter).…

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Episode 64: Episode 64 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - The TeslaCon Interviews - Part 1 14:01

2y ago14:01

14:01

In our first of a series of #MiddyGoesToAustin episodes, we interview Matthew Wallace (@MattWallace1701 on Twitter, search for "Matthew Wallace Tesla" on YouTube"). We met at the Clive Bar during TeslaCon's 1st stop on their Pub Crawl. We share a passion for Tesla, Model Y, and FSD Beta. I ask what got him started with his interest in Tesla and wha…

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Episode 63: Episode 63 - Tesla Software Deployments 12:58

2y ago12:58

12:58

This episode we’ll talk about Tesla Software deployments and why your car isn’t lying to you when it says you have the latest version when everyone else on Twitter says you don’t!

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Episode 62: Episode 62 - We Sold Middie to VRoom! 23:31

2+ y ago23:31

23:31

What?? Sold Middie? What about the podcast? Is this the end? Of course not! We'll share why it was time to sell and how to sell your car on VRoom!

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Episode 61: Episode 61 - More Safety Tips for FSD Beta Testers and New Voice Commands 10:37

2+ y ago10:37

10:37

This episode we’ll talk about a few key safety tips when testing FSD Beta, one in particular that you need to be aware of. Not all disengagement methods work the same. And, we’ll review some useful additions to the Voice Commands List!

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Episode 60: Episode 60 - More Opportunities To Get FSD Beta and Tips for New Testers 12:49

2+ y ago12:49

12:49

Deployment of FSD Beta happens more often than some people realize. Faster than "Two Weeks"! Learn about this new pattern emerging and how it gives you more chances to receive FSD Beta. AND, important tips for new testers. Of course, all tips are provided for entertainment purposes only and do not guarantee to prevent accident. You are responsible …

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Episode 59: Episode 59 - What It's Like To Be a New FSD Beta Tester and What You Can Do NOW To Join Us In The Next Wave 18:25

2+ y ago18:25

18:25

What a privilege to become an FSD Beta Tester and a dream come true! But now, the work begins, either driving to test, or testing while driving. And I'll share what you can do NOW to join the next wave of FSD beta testers!

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Episode 58: Episode 58 - How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting FSD Beta 7:20

2+ y ago7:20

7:20

Many of us who have purchased or are subscribed to FSD have been waiting for this opportunity for a LONG time. I offer some dos and don'ts that hopefully should increase our chances of getting FSD beta after we "press the button". Image Credit - EveryAmp / The Artists fka LivingTesla / Eva Fox

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Episode 82: Episode 82 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 5 - Old Memories 9:05

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Episode 81: Episode 81 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 4 - New Roads 8:31

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Episode 80: Episode 80 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 3 - New Friends 11:16

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Episode 79: Episode 79 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 2 - Rain Rain Rain! 12:02

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Episode 78: Episode 78 - Apple Shortcuts Make Creating Your Own Tesla Voice Commands Possible! 10:41

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Episode 77: Episode 77 - EV Dave Shares His Passion For EVs and His EV History 21:24

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Episode 76: Episode 76 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 1 - Runza Runza Runza! 14:29

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Episode 75: Episode 75 - FSD V11.3.4 - Tesla Did It, They Really Did It! 28:22

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Episode 74: Episode 74 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Days 6 and 7, Let’s Go Home 11:05

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Episode 73: Episode 73 - Tesla's New Mobile Tire Service Truck Is A Great Innovation and Why My Tesla CCS Adapter Will Stay In The Trunk 19:12

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Episode 72: Episode 72 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 5 - Tesla Universe Happy Hour Live in Austin, TX 49:21

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Episode 71: Episode 71 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 4 - Chasing The Golden Ticket 15:51

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Episode 70: Episode 70 - CEO of EVowy.com Shares Why You Should Join Middy To Get Free Battery Health Reports 39:32

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Episode 69: Episode 69 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 3 - The First Time We Saw Giga Texas 20:39

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Episode 68: Episode 68 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 2 - The Things We Do for BBQ 11:12

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Episode 67: Episode 67 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Day 1 - Back On The Road Again 16:38

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Episode 66: Episode 66 - TeslaCon Interviews - Part 3 39:21

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Episode 65: Episode 65 - TeslaCon Interviews - Part 2 10:24

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Episode 64: Episode 64 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - The TeslaCon Interviews - Part 1 14:01

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Episode 63: Episode 63 - Tesla Software Deployments 12:58

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Episode 62: Episode 62 - We Sold Middie to VRoom! 23:31

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Episode 61: Episode 61 - More Safety Tips for FSD Beta Testers and New Voice Commands 10:37

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Episode 60: Episode 60 - More Opportunities To Get FSD Beta and Tips for New Testers 12:49

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Episode 59: Episode 59 - What It's Like To Be a New FSD Beta Tester and What You Can Do NOW To Join Us In The Next Wave 18:25

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Episode 58: Episode 58 - How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting FSD Beta 7:20

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