Chuck Cook Podcast

🤖🚗✨ The brand new Tesla FSD 14.14 update just dropped! Is it the smooth, human-like drive we've been waiting for? We took it for an hour-long spin to find out.

🤔 Has Tesla finally solved the "brake tap" issue in this new build? How does the system handle a brand new, unmapped, egg-shaped roundabout? And is the driver attention monitoring system actually a step backwards?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ First impressions on the smo...

🤖🚗 Strap in! We're taking Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 for a spin through some of the trickiest real-world scenarios we could find. From sketchy U-turns to sun glare warnings, this drive has it all.

🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode live up to its name in quiet neighborhoods? What's causing the infamous "brake stabbing," and is it getting better or worse? Can FSD handle a complex, multi-lane merge right after a railroad crossing?

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☕️🤖 Ever seen a self-driving car get... stubborn? On this morning's coffee run, Chuck puts Tesla's FSD to the test on a new route, tackling school zones, busy intersections, and a bizarre new "turbo roundabout." The results are NOT what you'd expect.

🤔 Why did FSD blow right through an active school zone, despite release notes claiming improvements? What happens when the car's navigation actively AVOIDS a new traffic pattern? Is t...

🤖⚡️ Tesla's AI is cooking! We just got the brand new FSD Supervised version 14.1.3, and we're taking it for its first spin to see what's changed.

🤔 Is this just a minor polish, or are there hidden improvements under the hood? How does Mad Max mode really feel compared to Standard on this build? And when will we finally see the big 14.2 update Elon promised?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ First impressions drive of the fresh 14.1.3...

🤖⚡️ We're going full MAD MAX! Tesla just dropped FSD version 14.1.1.2 with a brand new aggressive speed profile, and we're putting it to the ultimate test in peak rush hour traffic.

🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode make the car dangerously aggressive, or just more confident? Has Tesla finally fixed the hesitant lane changes from the last update? And can it handle one of the most difficult unprotected left turns we've ever seen on camera?

High...

🐝🤔 Ever opened a hive expecting one thing and found a total mystery? This week, we're getting our hands sticky and our minds blown!

Ever found an unmarked queen where a marked one should be? What do you do when you discover a hive is trying to supersede its proven, mite-resistant queen? And how do you handle mite counts that are creeping above the threshold in your "no-treat" apiary?

📍 Highlights from this week's apiary inspection...

⚡️🤖 NEW FSD UPDATE! Tesla just dropped version 14.1.1 with a super-fast turnaround. We're taking it for a spin to see if they finally fixed the biggest annoyance from the last version.

🤔 Is the notorious "brake stabbing" really gone, or has Tesla just turned down the volume? What's the shocking reason I'm trading in my current car for a leased Model Y Juniper? And how does this new build handle tricky railroad crossings in direct ...

🤖🚗🤯 We put the new Tesla FSD v14 to the ultimate test... a Chick-fil-A drive-through! Navy pilot Charlie, a Hardware 3 owner, gets behind the wheel of a Hardware 4 car for the first time, and his reaction is priceless.

🤔 Is Hardware 4 really a giant leap forward in self-driving capability? Can a car actually order food, wait for it, and navigate a complex drive-through without human help? How does the latest software handle real...

🤖⚡️ FSD 14.1 is FINALLY here! We're taking Tesla's most anticipated software update for its first spin to see if the long wait was worth it.

🤔 Is the new end-to-end parking feature a total game-changer? Has the driving behavior become more confident or more conservative? And what does the mysterious "Increased Attention Required" alert mean for the future of self-driving?

Highlights from our first drive:

✅ Jaw-dropping "one-shot" pa...

🐝🍁 Fall is here, but the work in the apiary is just heating up! We're diving deep into the hidden signs of the fall nectar flow, mite-fighting genetics, and some game-changing new tech for your hives.

🤔 Is a zero mite count actually a warning sign for your colony's future? Could a spotty brood pattern be a GOOD thing? And are you ready to see a brand new tool for testing your queen's hygiene in action?

📍 Highlights in this episod...

🚚🐝 Ever adopted a beehive sight unseen? We're on an emergency rescue mission to rehome a massive hive for a beekeeper moving across the country, and what we find inside is a real shocker!

🤔 How do you prepare to move a hive you've never inspected before? What's the best way to secure a triple-deep colony for a bumpy ride in a truck? And what happens when a seemingly healthy hive is secretly a ticking "mite bomb"?

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😱🐝🍯 Uh oh! Ever neglected a swarm trap a little too long? Chuck's showing us the sticky, gooey, and downright chaotic reality of a "swarm hot mess" – and how to deal with it!

🤔 What really happens when you leave a swarm trap unchecked for weeks (or even a month!)?

🤔 Ever faced a mountain of unexpected burr comb and wondered how to salvage it (and the bees)?

🤔 Could you be accidentally causing your queen to be superseded by pulli...

🐝⚙️ Chuck's back in The Apiary with a HUGE update! After a short break (and battling some tech gremlins 🤦‍♂️), he's spilling all the beans on what's been buzzing in his bee yard.

🤔 Are you curious about the big switch to VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene) queens and why it's a game-changer for mite management? Ever thought about how to prepare your apiary for the potential threat of Tropilaelaps mites? Want to know the secrets behind...

✈️👨‍✈️🐝 Back from the skies & into the hives! Your favorite airline pilot beekeeper is here with a HUGE Zone 9b update after a couple of weeks away. We're talking end of the flow, crazy weather, and queen dramas! You won't believe what the hive scales revealed!

🤔 How did a mid-flow drought bring honey production to a screeching halt, and what revived it? (Hint: 📊 + 🌧️)

🧐 What's the real success rate when introducing virgin ...

🤖⚡️ Cybertruck FSD 13.2.9 on the hot seat! Buckle up as Chuck puts Tesla's latest through REAL-WORLD chaos!

😬 That unprotected left turn... did it really leave its tail hanging out in traffic?!

🤯 Did the Cybertruck actually NAIL an emergency evasive maneuver, or was it just luck?

🤔 Still struggling with basic reversing? And what's the deal with those nerve-wracking tight turns around medians?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ The nai...

👑🐝 Ever held your breath while handling a precious virgin queen? We're unboxing FIVE Missouri Mite Hunter virgins and taking you through the delicate installation process! 😬 It's a wild ride from mail carrier to mating nuc.

🤔 What's the riskiest part of marking a virgin queen, and how can you minimize disaster (hint: it involves a quick trip indoors!)?

🧐 How do you really know if a hive is ready to accept a new virgin, and what ...

🚗💨🤖 Tesla just dropped FSD Beta 13.2.9! Is this "small point release" a stealthy leap forward or just polishing the edges? We take the Model Y for an in-depth test drive to see if it brings us any closer to true self-driving! 🤯

🤔 How does the Model Y on this new FSD version handle challenging city streets, especially compared to the Cybertruck's known quirks?

😬 With the RoboTaxi event supposedly just weeks away, does this updat...

🚗💨🤖 Tesla just dropped FSD Beta 13.2.9! Is this "small point release" a stealthy leap forward or just polishing the edges? We take the Model Y for an in-depth test drive to see if it brings us any closer to true self-driving! 🤯

🤔 How does the Model Y on this new FSD version handle challenging city streets, especially compared to the Cybertruck's known quirks?

😬 With the RoboTaxi event supposedly just weeks away, does this updat...

👑🐝 Foundation frustrations & virgin queen mysteries UNLOCKED! Chuck's in the B Lab with game-changing tips that could save your hive (and your sanity!).

🤔 Tired of foundation warping and ruining your perfect comb? What's the REAL secret to successfully banking and introducing virgin queens? Could thicker foundation and VSH genetics be your hive's new best friends?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ The #1 reason Chuck insists on ...