Episodes
Automotive Insights: From Global Impacts to Legal Controversies and Innovations Podcast Episode 160 covers a wide array of automotive topics, starting with the global economic implications of a bridge collapse, then moving through various discussions such as the legacy of automotive pioneer Ken Block, with an auction featuring his memorabilia. It includes an analysis of Fisker’s stock, thoughts on the Toyota Forerunner’s refresh, and details about the Settlement of the DeLorean vs....
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
Episode 159 – Revving Up: Nissan’s Electrification Strategy & Automotive Innovations This comprehensive discussion spans the automotive industry’s significant trends and technological innovations, including updates on electric and hydrogen-fueled vehicles, and an in-depth analysis of Nissan’s ambitious plans for revitalization through a major product lineup overhaul aimed at electric vehicle integration by 2026. It also covers Toyota’s venture into compact electric pickup trucks,...
Published 04/05/24
Electrify Epo kicks off their 2024 show season and we’re there. Learn what you can see and which auto companies surprised us.
Published 03/17/24
Episode 157 presents a discussion about industry news, including Apple’s cancellation of its electric car project, California’s softening of emission rules, and the comeback of the Scout vehicles by VW in the US market. Jay and Keith also touch on the challenges and potential of electric vehicles in today’s market and regulatory environment.
Published 03/07/24
Shaping the Automotive Future: Discussing Affordable EVs, Augmented Reality in Vehicles, and Prospects of Fuel Cells. In this episode, we discuss the on-again off-again relationship between GM and Honda, exciting news from Rivian, challenges faced by EVs in cold climates, Apple’s latest vision, and innovative information about Hyundai + Kia.
Published 02/23/24
Need gift ideas? Need discounts on those gifts? We’ve got you covered. Ken Block posthumously drops a new Hoonigan video. We also discuss the Cybertruck that is showing up in driveways (finally) and Amazon is now selling cars. Make sure to check the mentioned on the podcast page for links to everything we talk about.
Published 12/11/23
We Podcast from the SEMA Show. The Folks at Hyper Craft take us through their mind blowing ev conversion technologies. Episode 154 was not meant to stay in Vegas!
Published 11/10/23
We Get A Full Tour Of The Lightship L1 Electric RV Trailer While We Interview Co-Founder And Former TESLA Battery Engineer, Ben Parker! The Lightship L1 Was The Hit Of Electrify Expo In Seattle And You’ll See Why During The Tour. This Is An Awe-Inspiring, Unforgettable, And Trailblazing Design! The L1 Is An Innovative Approach To The World Of RV Trailers As Every Detail Is Thoughtfully Designed & Engineered. The Passion Ben Has For Lightship Comes Through In Every Detail He Points Out....
Published 10/05/23
We recap the Electrify Expo, discuss the UAW strike, and taste Negronis from @uniontavern_local902.
Published 09/22/23
What does it mean to “ruin” an ev? We sit down with AJ and CJ from ruined.cc to find out. We discuss the future of ev’s, SEMA vs the Electrify Expo, electric mobility and the possibility for an overland version (can we call it Ruint?). Episode 151 is electric.
Published 08/18/23
Its episode 150 and we have a Doozy. Keith’s new RV blows up, the cops aren’t willing to help with a stolen motorcycle even when they have the Airtag location, there’s a side by side UTV that looks like a Jeep, bicycle camping and Tesla trolls Ford (again).
Published 08/09/23
How big is too big for an in car infotainment screen? The Toyota Land Cruiser Returns. The weight of EVs is becoming a problem. GM decides to make the Blazer we told them to make 4 years ago and they ask gamers to help.
Published 07/20/23
Rivian has plans for a new vehicle. Lordstown continues circling the drain. Tesla says the next version of their auto pilot software won’t be beta. Ford is laying off and Holley gets into the ev business. All in episode 148.
Published 07/13/23
In Episode 147, Keith And Jay Sit Down With Electrify Expo’s Director Of Electrify SHOWOFF, Neil Tjin (Tjin Edition) To Discuss The Success Of The First Electrify Expo Show Of The 2023 Season In Long Beach California And What We Can Expect While Attending One Of The Upcoming Shows. We Were Lucky To Catch Neil as he was preparing for The Next Show In San Francisco On June 24-25, 2023 To Discuss EVERYTHING ELECTRIFY EXPO SHOWOFF. Neil Is A Legend In The Automotive Industry And Has Been Building...
Published 06/07/23
Toyota released a new Tacoma and we discuss what they did that no one else is talking about. We also get into trim packages, specs, transmission, engine and features. It’s a bonus Podcast!
Published 05/29/23
There’s a new Toyota Tacoma, but Ford says, “not so fast, hold my beer. Check out our Raptor.” The Bronco trail app has been released. Fisker enters the overland game. Lexus enters the overland game. GM enters the overland game with a ZR2 Bison. Even the Cybertruck has some overland reveals. Episode 145 – pew pew. Make sure to check out our mentioned on the podcast page for details and discounts with our brand partners: * HELINOX * Black Widow Pro At Checkout Use...
Published 05/26/23
We have details on a new, overland built, Toyota Tacoma. Shell is investing millions in charging stations. Cybertruck or get off the pot, Elon. Plus a new 2024 Mustang configurator and Stellantis has become the hot crazy girl. All in episode 144.
Published 05/09/23
Keith makes his case that Ryan Gosling is the problem. Jay Makes his case that Wolfgang Van Halen is a product of his own choosing. Dodge makes the case that you need to spend 100K on a final edition Hellcat. Ford makes the case that we need burnout mode on evs. It’s a very legal edition of The Counter Show, in a world where The Who + Dodge = “Won’t Get Sued Again.”
Published 04/06/23
In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on creative writing. We explore a new Knight Rider script that has been completely written by AI. The script was created by training an AI language model on the original Knight Rider TV series scripts and other related materials. The AI was then tasked with generating a new story that is true to the original series while also bringing in fresh ideas and twists. We discuss the potential implications...
Published 03/30/23
I’m at a pay phone trying to call home… because my Maserati is fake. Lordstown has all (19) of their trucks recalled. Jeep gets into the washout game. Apple solves your car key problem and Ducati is NOT going electric. Episode 141 of the counter show.. All of my change I spent on you.
Published 03/10/23
Ford is STILL having Bronco issues. Winnebago debuts all electric motorhome. Harley Davidson is going all electric. GM is NOT done making internal combustion engines AND the Corvette becomes a brand. Get your mind blown with episode 140.
Published 02/08/23
We sit down with Car Builder and Director of Electrify Showoff – Neil Tjin for a full Podcast. Neil has been building cars for decades and we discuss the industry changes, trends in trade shows, his new role and how to get started in the automotive industry. All in episode 139.
Published 01/26/23
We discuss Ken Block’s impact on the auto industry and the world. Snoop Dogg updates his cereal. The real cost of an ev after 60,000 miles. Ford is #1 in something that’s not good. All in episode 138.
Published 01/05/23
Road House is coming back. Toyota and Lexus may have the biggest blunder in the auto industry when they continued their 3g apps, Dominos gets an electric fleet, the boycott of Twitter, Ford evs a bricking, and Lordstown finally sells a truck, all in eipsode 137 – from the two best coolers in the business.
Published 12/09/22