Sociology of Cars Podcast

Two avid EV Enthusiasts, Ben Wishner and Steve Schell, are in the studio this week to confront some of the highly debated myths and misconceptions about EV ownership circulating on the internet. 

In this candid interview, Ben and Steve reveal the truth about battery degradation, range anxiety, environmental impact of EV production, political propaganda, vehicle weight, driver engagement, automatic vs. manual transmission, definition...

Rylic Alexander, the founder and creative director of the rising web-based automotive show Oh Shift, is in the studio this week to share his “why” behind the show’s dramatic reentry into the media space in 2025. 

In this exclusive interview, Rylic discusses his experience and role in the car scene as a person of color who also identifies as queer, the influence of motorsports-minded family members, cultural shift, how curiosity and ...

Chris Constantine, from Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys, is in the studio this week to share the behind-the-scenes operation of one of the biggest money makers in the automotive industry -- car storage facilities. 

In this exclusive interview, Chris reveals how he got involved with Hagerty, what Hagerty Garage + Social is, the perks and services that premium storage facilities typically have, why there is a demand for car storag...

This week, we have two young entrepreneurs, Nate and Will, who are also first-time Porsche owners, in the studio to answer one question: can owning a Porsche change one's life? 

In this uniquely candid discussion, Nate and Will reveal how they decided to buy Porsches in the first place, whether or not the ownership changed their lives in some ways, the mindset shift of having nice cars, using cars as business/social tools, the ...

Sean Kealey, a well-respected car journalist, is in the studio this week to share his unique journey of longing to work in the auto industry while on active duty in the Navy to becoming the multi-talented journalist he is today. Sean has reviewed cars for MotorTrend, Kelly Blue Book, Hooniverse, BMW BLOG, The Drive, etc. 

In this exclusive interview, Sean discusses the steps and criteria for becoming a car journalist, the importance...

Chris Giumarra, a well-known driver's fitness coach, is in the studio this week to share his unique journey of starting out as a pro karting driver and later combining it with his knowledge in fitness to create an ultra-niche business, Chris G's Coaching. 

In this exclusive interview, Chris, the unsung hero behind many champions, discusses the key to finding one's calling, the importance of physical wellness in motors...

Dom Jones, the legendary LA luxury car detailer, is in the studio this week to share his success story working with celebrities, influential business leaders, and maintaining various hidden car collections across the region. 

In this exclusive interview, Dom discusses the behind-the-scenes of the high-end detailing industry, including marketing, getting leads, clients’ expectations, competition, building a personal brand, establishi...

In the winter of 2024, we had the honor of interviewing Joey Andrews, the new Mazda Factory Driver, who had just won the 2024 Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout. 

In this special episode, Joey walks through his entire racing career thus far, what being a Factory Driver entails, his fundraising plans for upcoming seasons, campaign strategy that leads up to his goal to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, friends, dating, financial challenges, v...

Brian Kadorian, the LA Territory Manager for Hagerty Insurance, is in the studio this week to share all of the bombshell never-before-discussed secrets about car insurance, such as insurance premiums, speeding tickets, driving records, points on licenses, and insurance claims. 

Listen in on this unique discussion with an auto insurance insider to strategize your next moves and make the right decisions!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and ho...

Three powerhouses in the car and motorcycle community, Jimmy Xie, Nate Rodriguez, and Cora Goodwin, are gathered this week to examine the history and morality of mustard cutting, double laning, canyon etiquette, etc. Through a critical lens, they debate about whether or not popular social media accounts like Supercar Fails, carsleavingmeets, and The Touge Police are helping the car community effectively.

Furthermore, Jimmy, Nate, an...

We had the honor of talking with Ryan Robinson, a former Engineering Test Driver for Tesla, Rivian, Mecerdes-Benz AMG, etc. He is amongst a secret circle of professionals who perform tests on pre-released street cars and give feedback to manufacturers before the official debut. Undoubtedly, Ryan is one of the masterminds behind the tuning, safety features, and autonomous driving capabilities of the modern cars on the road today. He...

This week, we had the honor of interviewing two PPF and Vinyl Wrap experts from Zero2Sixty AutoLab in San Dimas, CA.

In this unique episode, we discuss the industry's never-spoken secrets, such as the difference between big and small shops/individual installers, the marketing challenge for professionals working with film, profit margin, the myth behind named-brand films, who should not get PPF or Vinyl Wrap, and the road to bec...

In the first episode of the Sociology of Car Podcast, we had the honor of gathering three leaders of the automotive community, Jimmy Xie, Nate Rodriguez, and Michael Kriskovic, to discuss why there have been so many car accidents on Angeles Crest Highway, as well as how the recent LA fire can impact the Los Angeles car scene. 

In this information-packed and engaging episode, they will cover a variety of hot-button topics, such as wh...