Best Stefan Winter Podcasts (2024)

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BLAH 192 | House of the Dragon, S02E03, with Sean T. Collins

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This may just be the best episode of a great show yet. Sean and I discuss why in exhaustive and euphoric detail. Also, more detail than you wanted about full-frontal blowjobs, but the show started it. Download the episode! Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan’s blog.By Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse

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The Future of Autonomous EV Charging Robots (with Crijn Bouman) 30:57

3d ago30:57

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In this episode of Ride AI, recorded live at Micromobility Europe in Amsterdam, we delve into the evolving landscape of EV charging and automation with Crijn Bouman, founder of ROCSYS. Crijn shares his extensive journey in e-mobility, starting from his university days influenced by a friend's self-built electric bike, to founding ROCSYS, a company …

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BLAH 191 | House of the Dragon, S02E02, with Sean T. Collins

5d ago

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Now we’re in episode 2. Who won? Ser Arryk or Ser Erryk? We’re not confused. Because we care about themes. Download the episode!By Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse

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BLAH 189 | Best of ASOIAF: Dracarys, with Sean T. Collins

11d ago

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We finally did it and continue the “Best of ASOIAF” series. It’s a crowd pleaser, Daenerys’ “Dracarys” moment, which also marked a turning point for Emilia Clarke in the series. But we are digging deeper: why is it such a crowd pleaser, and what does it mean? What does it portend for Dany? Follow us into the deep dive and fry some slavers. Download…

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BLAH 190 | House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 1, with Sean T. Collins

15d ago

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You didn’t think we’d miss this, right? Weekly episodes, from now on, on the regular channel! Listen to us how we discuss the most important thing in season 2: the new title sequence. And some other stuff, like child murder. Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan’s blog. Sean on…

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Navigating Insurance & Risk in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles (with Michael Wagner) 48:26

2M ago48:26

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On the latest episode of the Ride AI podcast, we dive into insurance, risk management, and driving automation with Michael Wagner, CEO of Edge Case Research. With autonomous vehicles poised to revolutionize transportation, understanding the risks and liabilities associated with this technology is paramount. Unlike traditional auto insurance, where …

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Lessons from V1 AV (with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher) 37:19

2M ago37:19

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The latest Ride AI podcast episode features Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, the former founder of Starsky Robotics and current founder and CEO of Polymath Robotics, discussing his experiences in the self-driving truck industry. Stefan reflects on the challenges faced by Starsky Robotics, particularly the overconfidence in machine learning and the belief in …

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EV Winter? (with Tyson Jominy) 45:46

2M ago45:46

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On the latest episode of the Ride AI podcast, our host Ed Niedermeyer talks to Tyson Jominy, VP of Data & Analytics for J.D, Power, about the recent dynamics in the car market. They touch on COVID, the EV market, the prospect of another truck/SUV slowdown, and how these are all related. Discussion on the cyclicality of the auto industry and recent …

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Disrupting the Car (with Horace Dediu) 56:53

3M ago56:53

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This week’s episode of the Ride AI podcast is a mind-meld between automotive analyst Ed Niedermeyer and tech-innovation scholar Horace Dediu about why the car industry is ripe for disruption. Their conversation is a reflection on the transformative power of past innovations like computers and phones, and the need to imagine a better future for mobi…

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Climbing the Slope of Enlightenment (with Mike Ramsey) 39:25

3M ago39:25

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For the inaugural episode of the new Ride AI podcast, author and analyst Ed Niedermeyer discusses the hype and disillusionment surrounding several new mobility technologies—namely autonomous vehicles—with Mike Ramsey, a vice president at Gartner. Ramsey explains the five parts of a hype cycle, including the innovation trigger and the trough of disi…

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Micromobility in Europe 1:11:16

4M ago1:11:16

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Leading up to Micromobility Europe, James Gross talks the state of micromobility in Europe with Prabin Joel Jones, Founder and CEO of Mayten along with Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager, MHP – A Porsche Company who is sharing his personal views on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Shared and Owned Micromobility Prabin takes us through the Tier and Dott…

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Horace Dediu: Is Apple Done With Mobility? 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Apple is reportedly exiting the car industry, focusing instead on software and mobility services. The company's decision is driven by the challenges and complexities of the automotive industry, including high costs, long product cycles, and difficulty in making significant contributions. Apple's future in mobility may lie in micromobility and smart…

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The State of the Micromobility Review Market 54:15

4M ago54:15

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On this episode of Ride On! we are talking with Tyson Roehrkasse, the Chief Reviewer at our sister company, Ride Review. Tyson has been with us now for around 4 months and comes from a tremendous background in electric bike reviews, with the majority of his time spent working with Electric Bike Review, the OG of the ebike review space. Highlights: …

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BLAH Special - Fighting Trump, with Frank Spring

5M ago

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In a special, political episode, I talk with political operative Frank Spring about the upcoming presidential elections. If you don’t want politics from me, stay away from this episode :) You have been warned. Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan on Bluesky. Stefan’s blog.…

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BLAH 187 | Top Ten TV Shows of 2023, with Sean T. Collins

5M ago

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Sean has written a list of the top ten TV shows of 2023 (https://decider.com/2023/12/29/sean-t-collinss-top-10-tv-shows-of-2023/), and we’re here to talk about it. Take it as your to-do-list, nod along or vehemently disagree! Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan’s blog. Sean o…

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The History of the US Bike Business with Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International 1:32:42

6M ago1:32:42

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Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International, discusses the evolution of his family's three generations of the bicycle business from its inception in 1906 to the present day. The journey includes the transition from retail to wholesale, adapting to market trends like racing and mountain bikes, overcoming challenges during the financial crisis and COVID…

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BLAH 186 | Oppenheimer and logical insanity of nuclear weapons, with Tim Westmyer

6M ago

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Oppenheimer has been released on BlueRay. Having missed it in cinema and after covering Barbie with Sean, I’ll now took BLAH veteran and nuclear deterrence expert Tim Westmyer to debate why Oppenheimer is such a good movie, to clear up some of the technical questions and to have a deeper look at the genesis of nuclear weapons as portrayed by Christ…

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Bird Goes Bankrupt. What Company Will Blink Next? 1:05:51

6M ago1:05:51

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In an emergency podcast episode of Ride On!, James Gross and guest Prabin Joel Jones discuss the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Bird, one of the high flying shared micromobility companies over the last 5 years.. They delve into the financial challenges and strategic missteps of Bird and other companies in the shared micromobility space, considering the b…

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The Story of Upway and Their Plan to Help You Sell or Buy a Used Electric Bike 55:21

7M ago55:21

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Oliver Bruce is back for this episode! Upway is an innovative company in the e-bike marketplace, specializing in the refurbishment and resale of electric bikes. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, Upway has made significant strides in the e-bike industry. Toussaint Wattinne, the CEO and co-founder of Upway, along with co-founder Sté…

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Melvin Lian of Voro Motors discusses moving to Los Angeles after Singapore shut down his business 36:19

7M ago36:19

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Melvin Lian is the Founder and CEO of @VoroMotors . He discusses his company's journey, from its beginnings in Singapore to its current base in Los Angeles. Melvin detailed the challenges he faced in Singapore, including strict regulations that culminated in an overnight ban on scooters. Melvin also talks about the company's innovations in seated s…

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Sharing the Road with Robots w/ Ed Niedermeyer and Waymo 37:37

7M ago37:37

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With more Americans dying in car crashes than at any point since the 1970s, the data increasingly shows robotaxis make cities safe for micromobility. Edward Niedermeyer talks to @Waymo about how AVs can help eliminate the dangers of human driving, at Micromobility America 2024.Highlights🚗 The panel discusses the progress and ongoing evolution of ro…

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BLAH 185 | Napoleon, way too short and way too long, with Steven Attewell

7M ago

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Ridley Scott’s new epic “Napoleon” sure is divisive and polarizing. It takes two historians to get the definitive judgement on the movie, and it’s greatly helped that we are in agreement: this movie is either way too short or way too long. Either one. Download the episode! Torrent Our Patreon Stefan’s blog here. Steve’s blog here.…

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FDNY, CPSC, USDOT: Electric Bike/Scooter Batteries, Fires, Deliveries and Safety: What Are the Real Issues? 46:20

8M ago46:20

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At Micromobility America 2023, policymakers and fire-safety experts discuss why li-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters are suddenly catching on fire and how cities can minimize the risk - Panelists include Tristan Brown, Deputy Administrator of the Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), Jason Levine, the Executive Director of t…

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Solé Bicycles from College Fixie in the Dorm Room to their New Electric Lineup 37:29

8M ago37:29

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Fresh off Micromobility America, James Gross talks with Jimmy Standley, the Co-Founder and CEO of Solé Bicycles. Solé Bicycles was founded in 2009, with the initial concept being a class project to create affordable bicycles, specifically aiming for a price tag of $200-$300. They subsequently won an Alibaba business plan competition, and used the $…

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BLAH 184 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Democratization, with Jim McGeehin

8M ago

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BLAH 184 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Democratization, with Jim McGeehin With Zero Hour dealt with, we’re looking at how the Western Allies laid the foundations for the democratization of Western Germany. From the foundation of parties to the Marshall Plan, the Allies were not exactly on the same page. Download the episode! Our Patreon page at patre…

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⚡️Swifty Scooters: Micromobility America Startup Award Winners and their newest scooter, the G500 56:27

8M ago56:27

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Meet Jason and Camilla Iftakhar of Swifty Scooters. Swifty Scooters is an innovative micromobility company that specilizes in foldable and portable scooters for adults. James Gross talks with Jason and Camila about winning the Startup Awards at Micromobility America 2023 and their brand new electric Scooter, the G500. You can see their Startup Awar…

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Lectric and Levi Conlow: The Largest Electric Bike Company in the USA 23:26

8M ago23:26

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At Micromobility America, James Gross and Levi Conlow, CEO of Electric Bikes, discuss the company's rapid growth to become the #1 ebike seller in the US. He also shared insights into the ebike market, Lectric's DTC strategy, plans for new products, and the need for industry regulation while also being concern with some of the current legislation be…

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BLAH 183 | Javi interviews Stefan, with Javi Marcos

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In a crossover with Javi Marcos, you’re getting an episode in which he interviews me. Download the episode! Our Patreon page at patreon.com/boiledleatheraudiohour. Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan’s blog. Javi on Twitter.By Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse

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Meet Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran and their new electric motorcycle being built out of their California HQ 36:21

8M ago36:21

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Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran, discusses the advancements and goals of the company in building electric motorcycles at their California HQ. He emphasizes local manufacturing, funding from the state of California, and innovative design techniques that allow for easier production and assembly. Tran also highlights the importance of shifting public perceptio…

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VMAX: Bringing the Swiss Scooter to the United States and Launching at Micromobility America 25:34

9M ago25:34

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Offer and GiveawayEnter for your chance to win a new VMAX VX2 at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-xmax-vx2-pro-electric-scooter-usd1-099-valueVideo SummaryDani Horwitz, CEO of VMAX, discusses the company's journey and mission to provide high-quality electric scooters with a focus on safety and reliability for the US market.Highl…

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Land Energy is Helping Define What You Want From an Electric Two Wheel Vehicle 47:28

9M ago47:28

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Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the Land Disctrict! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bun…

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Exclusive: Launch of the P1 from Infinite Machine 35:12

9M ago35:12

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Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the P1! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryTo…

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The Future of Delivery is with Robots 41:06

9M ago41:06

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Offers and Giveaways Micromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here: https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryJames Gross talked with Ain McKendrick…

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Climate Week has no micro, Bike Buses instead of Car Lines and Will We Start to See Front Loading Cargo Electric Bikes in the USA? 47:34

9M ago47:34

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Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/tenways-ggo-600-pro-usd1-900-value Chapters: 00:00- 9:55 Announcements and Giveaways9:56 - 19:17Travel Patterns Are Changing19:18 - 21:52 Electric Share is the only Share 21:53 - 2…

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BLAH 182 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Zero Hour, with Jim McGeehin

10M ago

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Jim and I started a new subseries in our ongoing coverage of German history. This time, we will cover the divided Germany after World War II up until reunification. In our first installment, we set the scene in 1945, directly after the war. How did Germany look, and how was its outlook? And what is the myth of Zero Hour? Download the episode! Our P…

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Laura Kavanagh, Commissioner of the NYC Fire Department on how they are fighting battery fires 35:50

10M ago35:50

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Laura Kavanagh was appointed Fire Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams in October 2022. As Fire Commissioner, Kavanagh oversees the day-to-day operations of the largest fire department in the country, with more than 17,000 employees and a $2 billion budget. We're excited to have Laura Kavanagh on the show today to talk specifically about battery fires,…

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News: Bloomberg shows how micro is the mobility solution for climate and more | Interview: Oonee CEO Shabazz Stuart 37:51

10M ago37:51

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Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. Head on over to ridereview.com for your chance to win. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a... We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay …

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NYC enforces traffic cameras but falls down on their eBike replacement project | New vehicle launches | Interview with Patrick Wirth at Baloise Group 1:01:51

10M ago1:01:51

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We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay Area this October! Manufacturers, operators, brands, policymakers, investors, media—and this is just the start. https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-americaWe are giving away some GOFLUO gear. Leave a comment here and head on…

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BLAC 48 | Barbie (the Movie)

10M ago

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In a surprise twist, we make a BLAC episode available for everyone! Enjoy, and if you do, pledge at the Conversationalist level and get access to 47 other episodes and everything that will come after! Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan’s blog. Sean on Twitter.…

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BLAH 181 | Designing board games, with Bryan Kromrey

10M ago

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With board game designer Bryan Kromrey, I talk about the adaptation of the famous RTS “Company of Heroes”, how the modern Kickstarter economy works and how his process for a second edition went. Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes page. Previous episodes. Podcast RSS feed. Stefan on Twitter. Stefan’s blog. Company of Heroes on Boardgamegeek. C…

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Julie Vets of GOFLUO, no more ugly yellow vests! 32:20

10M ago32:20

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We are doing a GOFLUO giveaway, leave a comment here and enter to win at Ride Review: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-gofluo-bodyflower-and-bag Meet Julie Vets, Founder and CEO of GOLUO, https://gofluo.com/, and learn how she is inventing the category of high visibility gear for everyone that is moving. You can also see Julie present at Micro…

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Wombi Brings Subscription Cargo Ebikes to the USA 35:08

10M ago35:08

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James Gross interviews entrepreneur Dan Carr about the U.S. launch of Wombi, an all-inclusive electric cargo bike subscription, in Culver City and West LA: https://wombi.us/Wombi aims to encourage people in Los Angeles to drive less, be more active, and enjoy their city. They offer electric cargo bikes as an alternative to cars, addressing issues l…

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Onewheel Interview with Founder and CEO Kyle Doerksen, Vehicle Launches and more! 43:53

11M ago43:53

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Win a lectric XP 3.0, comment here and enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway- We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Wondering where you can and can’t drive your new low-speed electric vehicle? GEM’s new app shows every…

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Why urbanists are wrong about AVs w/ Tesla critic Ed Niedermeyer 38:09

11M ago38:09

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Jame Gross interviews Edward Niedermeyer, the author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors. Nathan Robinson has suggested that there is "probably no greater expert on the career of Elon Musk and the development of Tesla [than Niedermeyer]." His insights regarding Tesla Autopilot in particular have been cited repeatedly. Chapters: 00:0…

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Ride On! #25: Meet the CEO of Waev: Keith Simon, win a Lectric Bike and more! 38:37

11M ago38:37

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Win a lectric XP 3.0, enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway-We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:40 More consolidation coming to the world of shared micromobility?08:46 Trek or Giant to buy Van…

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Pod with Micah Toll: The New York Times attacks ebike riders and misses the story 20:32

11M ago20:32

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James Gross and Micah Toll discuss Micah's latest article on Electrek: The 'New York Times' attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blami…

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BLAH 180 | Best of ASOAIF - The Hound’s Origin Speech, with Sean T. Collins

11M ago

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Origin stories are a Hollywood trope. Oftentimes, they’re rote and uninteresting, but if done right, they can recontextualize and enrich characters you never thought would rise above mid-level anti-hero-badassery. Case in point: the Hound, who gives the speech of a lifetime to Sansa in “A Game of Thrones”. Download the episode! Torrent Our iTunes p…

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Ride On! #24: Linus' new electric bikes | California wants an ebike license for kids | Lyft bails 49:35

11M ago49:35

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We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ride-on-by-micromobility-industries/id1434457337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1G2fPNzUw5mo5asaCoH7O0Chapters: …

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Small vehicles for the military? Paris fat shames cars | Meet the McLaren of Scooters 51:55

12M ago51:55

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We are giving away a Vela 2, comment on this video, subscribe and enter your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple…

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Why did Vanmoof go under? SF city officials caught lying about traffic collision data, Vela 2 Giveaway and Eli Electric Interview with CEO Marcus Li 58:47

12M ago58:47

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We are giving away a Vela 2. To enter to win, subscribe to our channel, comment below, and submit your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway Vanmoof goes Poof. Cult ebike brand VanMoof has paused sales and some of its top execs are departing or taking lower roles. The company has yet to release an official statement on the abru…

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