In this debut episode of Rice & Beans, Jimmy (“Rice”) and Nate (“Beans”) tackle a difficult but necessary conversation: canyon driving safety on Angeles Crest Highway (ACH). From decreasing-radius corners and unpredictable road conditions to holiday traffic and novice drivers, Jimmy and Nate break down how recent tragedies occurred and why race track skills don’t directly transfer to canyon roads. They also explore how social media clout-chasing culture, automotive photographers, and cheering bystanders influence behavior in the mountains. With a focus on community responsibility, the duo emphasizes what enthusiasts can do to promote better etiquette, awareness, and driver education so everyone makes it home safely.
Rice & Beans is a humor-driven automotive podcast rooted in Southern California car culture, focused on canyon carving, driving passion, and the people behind the wheel. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, the show explores the many sides of the automotive community while highlighting how similar drivers really are — no matter what they drive. From current events shaping the Southern California car scene to deeper conversations about driving technique, responsibility, and community growth, Rice & Beans dives into what’s happening now and where car culture is headed. The podcast aims to connect drivers, strengthen the canyon carving community, and promote safer, more fulfilling driving experiences through shared stories, perspectives, and passion.
Nate Rodriguez and Jimmy Xie are the hosts of Rice & Beans, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.
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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by The Alley Burger in North Hollywood, CA.
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