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RotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastRotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastTwo-Start Pitchers (Week of June 2, 2025)0:00 Intro/Chandler Simpson sent downPickups from the RotoWire Steak League on Thursday night:Robert Garcia $11Edward Cabrera $6Carlos Narvaez $5Wenceel Perez $5Ryne Nelson $4Richard Fitts $2Adrian Houser $211:20 Dane Myers $2Zach Agnos $116:01 Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 2, 2025)Luis Severino 2Jacob Lopez 0Chris Sale 5Tomoyuki Sugano 3Richard Fitts 2 (Todd 1)22:59 Cade Horton 3 (Todd 2)Brady Singer 2Logan Allen 1German Marquez 0Jonathan Cannon 1Shane Smith 2 (Todd 3)Jack Flaherty 3Jackson Jobe 2Lance McCullers 2 (Todd 3)Michael Lorenzen 2Tyler Anderson 1Dustin May 3 (Todd 2)Freddy Peralta 5Joe Ryan 5Pablo Lopez 5Tylor Megill 2Carlos Rodon 5Zack Wheeler 5Mike Burrows 0Stephen Kolek 1 (Todd 2)41:54 George...2025-05-3055 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP25 - The Jaguar Type 00: but what does it *mean*?There's been a lot said about how the Jaguar's rebrand and the Type 00 look. But what do they mean? And what do they say about the culture of the company that created them? Joe and Drew dive in to the most talked about launch in a long time.Links:Rory Sutherland on the rebrandWhy Jaguar Had To Blow Up Its Brand In Order To Save ItWhy Does The New Jaguar Type 00 Look Like A Concrete Shithouse? An Ex-Jaguar Land Rover Designer ExplainsEmergency Pod: Jaguar’s Rebrand...2024-12-111h 21Looking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP24 - The Opinion EpisodeJoe and Drew aren't short of opinions. While the boys might be sometimes (often?) wrong, at the very least, an opinion gives us something to discuss, something to weigh the merits of. In this episode of Looking Out, they sincerely wish the automotive industry would have some stronger opinions of its own.Topics covered include the relaunch of Scout by Volkswagen, the Paris Motorshow, Renault's emerging range of retro EVs, the 5, the 4, and the upcoming Twingo, and the Zeekr Mix.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you...2024-11-2254 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP23 - The Tesla Robotaxi event and the state of the automotive industryWhat the hell happened at Tesla's We, Robot event!? Joe and Drew dive in to the design disappointments of that fateful day and reflect on an industry in short supply of inspiration.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you hear, please leave a review for us on your favourite podcasting platform. It helps other folk like you find us!And you can sign up for Looking Out - The Newsletter, the sidekick to our podcast, here: automobility.substack.com2024-10-1542 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP22 - Bugatti's poorly-parked wiper problem & a massive miss for CarPlayHoo boy, it's been a beat!But: Joe and Drew are back with a dissection of everything that's wrong with the Bugatti Tourbillon's windshield wiper, and the massively missed opportunity that is Apple's second-generation CarPlay.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you hear, please leave a review for us on your favourite podcasting platform. It helps other folk like you find us!And you can sign up for Looking Out - The Newsletter, the sidekick to our podcast, here: automobility.substack.com2024-08-1246 minThe Drew Lane ShowThe Drew Lane ShowThe Drew Lane Show – July 2, 2024 WATP Karl with a balding StutJo, Woke Dad & more. Plus, the Craig Monroe allegations get mainstream coverage, Eddie Murphy v. David Spade, BET honors OJ Simpson, 30 for 30 FaZe Clan, Eva Amurri’s boobs, and Bronny James’ 1st Laker press conference. Tony Paul was seemingly not thrilled with our C-Mo video headline. The rest of the media is finally covering the sexual assault allegation made against former Detroit Tiger player and broadcaster Craig Monroe. C-Mo is currently missing and more women are popping off on Twitter. Politics: We’re still feeling the fallout from the debate. The SCOTUS made some big decisi...2024-07-033h 01Looking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP21 - How to design characterful carsThis episode gets personal! Join Joe and Drew as they explore the sensory and emotional components of car design through the lens of their beloveds: the Mercedes W140 S-Class and the Porsche 911. In this episode, they delve into their stories with these cars and how they came to be so meaningful to them.They also discuss the importance of strong convictions around what character means to a brand, and how cars are paragons of multi-sensory orchestration.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you he...2024-06-2643 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP20 - Making Sense of The Software-defined VehicleIn this episode, we dive in to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and what they mean for the customer experience. We cover why car makers are developing them, including their need to diversify revenue streams in saturated markets, and the ability to deliver over-the-air updates. We also talk about some of the pitfalls, like accelerated obsolescence and good ol' enshitification. And we talk about the character we loose when everything becomes software-defined.📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - The Newsletter, the partner to the podcast.https://automobility.substack.com🤝 Connect with us on Lin...2024-06-0546 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP19 - From Milan Design Week to the Beijing Auto ShowJoe and Drew take a look at the most significant exhibits and announcements coming out of Milan Design Week, and the Beijing Auto Show. And they touch on Tesla. How couldn't they?📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - The Newsletter, the partner newsletter to this podcast.https://automobility.substack.com🤝 Connect with us on LinkedInDrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewpasmith/Joe -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-s-92863a2/📸 Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lookingoutpodcast/That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening...2024-05-0851 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP18 - Revisiting The EV Inferno: how has the EV market changed, five months on?Five months ago, we recorded our most incendiary episode yet. In The EV Inferno, we wondered whether EV sales were about to fall off a cliff, or whether we’d just hit a bump in the road.With the benefit of time, the picture’s becoming a little clearer, if no cleaner.In this episode, we look at how the EV market might be fracturing between the EU, the US, and China, and what that means for legacy OEMs and startups, particularly when it comes to plug-in hybrids.Of course, we can’t esca...2024-04-2452 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP17 - Gandini's Top Trumps, BMW's Neue Klasse X, knobs, and our favourite gas station mealsSibilio. Bravo. Stratos. Magnum. And Shamal. Joe and Drew celebrate Gandini’s life and his greatest hits.We also cover the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, Euro NCAP’s physical button mandate, and a conversation about great gas station meals leads to us pondering the future of the road stop.📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - The Newsletter, the partner to the podcast.https://automobility.substack.com🤝 Connect with us on LinkedInDrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewpasmith/Joe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-s-92863a2/📸 Follow us on...2024-03-2553 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP16 - The hatchback renaissance - the Rivian R3 and Renault R5. Plus the death of the Apple Car, and the state of design leadership.The death of the desirable hatchback has been exaggerated. In the space of two weeks, we've been gifted the new Renault R5 and the Rivian R3 and R3X. We discuss their design, and what they mean for their respective manufacturers.Meanwhile, the death of the Apple Car is now (almost definitely) certain and we explore why Apple finally caved. And we also discuss what's happening to design in the C-Suite, and whether maybe our time at the big table is up, and whether that's actually a bad thing.📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - T...2024-03-131h 06Looking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP15 - Has technology ruined cruise control? Drew rides in a Waymo!Tesla Autopilot. Hyundai Highway Driving Assist 2. GM SuperCruise. Oh, and a Waymo robotaxi. This episode has it all. Joe and Drew talk about their experiences of each and ask the crucial question: what's it all for?📨 Subscribe to Looking Out - The Newsletter, the partner newsletter to this podcast.https://automobility.substack.com⬇️ Download Drew's free trend report from CES 2024: https://www.studiophro.com/ces-2024-report-download-form🤝 Connect with us on LinkedInDrew -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewpasmith/Joe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-simpson-92863a2/🔗 L...2024-02-1358 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP14 - Drew reports on CES 2024: AI-powered interfaces, grid independence, and calm technologyFor over a decade now, the Consumer Electronics Show has also been one of the most significant automotive shows in the world.In January 2024, after the year in which generative AI changed everything, Drew’s hopes were high for a few radical new takes on what the car might become when fused with artificial intelligence.What he found was lipstick on a pig.Join Joe and Drew as they take a look at the lowlights from the world’s largest trade show, and, yes, find some cause for joy.That's it for...2024-01-2349 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP13 - CyberWTF?! - What the new Tesla says about the state of design, and humanity.Back in 2019, Drew and Joe disagreed on what the Tesla Cybertruck represented. Has anything changed in the past four years?In this episode, Drew and Joe take a look at what the most polarising car in living memory means as a piece of technology, as a piece of design, and as a cultural artefact.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you hear, please leave a review for us on your favourite podcasting platform. It helps other folk like you find us!And you can sign...2023-12-1343 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP12 - Why China has the most exciting car market right now. Joe reports from Shanghai.For two decades, China has been the goose that laid the golden egg for Western automakers.Now, it might just be the market that screws the pooch.Joe heads to Shanghai after a few years away to see just how far the Chinese manufacturers have come. We explore how automotive culture is developing, and paint a picture of the challenges ahead for both Chinese and Western automotive manufacturers in this critical market.That's it for this episode! Thanks for listening.If you like what you hear, please leave a r...2023-11-2744 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP11 - The Japan Mobility Show review: Toyota's spray-and-pray EVs, Mazda's stunning new RX, and Honda's disappointment.The Tokyo Motor Show, now known as the Japan Mobility Show, has always been one of the most surprising on the circuit.Historically the launchpad for some of the wilder concepts the industry has seen, Tokyo has also represented something of a forbidden garden, full of of pocket-sized delights that preview new Kei car models that are soon to hit the streets.Once upon a time, we’d look at those cars and think “Cute…” and move on. Yet in a world in which automobility desperately needs new answers to the challenges of increasing urbanisation and incr...2023-11-1354 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP10 - The EV inferno - two car designers discuss why EV sales might be coming off the boil.There’s been a flood of news these past weeks about the slowdown in EV sales.Challenging market conditions and the high cost of funding the transition to EVs is giving manufacturers cause for pause. Tesla is halting work on further factories, and GM and Honda scrapping a partnership to produce affordable EVs, for example/Meanwhile, Mercedes EQ models are sat unloved and unsold on dealer lots, and the Chinese are struggling with overcapacity.So what the heck is going on? Is this just the expected chasm bet...2023-10-3045 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP09 - The Criticism of The Century: why Toyota's new SUV is a bit of a lump, and why it's important to be able to say that out loud.This episode is *really* visual. To see our line-by-line review of the Toyota Century SUV in real time, watch along at https://youtu.be/BtDJNCnuVlY?si=WAzJXEJ55_KeWa8cCriticism and the automotive industry make for uncomfortable bed fellows.We put so much heart and soul in to creating a car that when someone points out its flaws, it can be like being told that someone doesn't like our child.Except the cars we design are not our children. They're manufactured products that have an enormous impact on the world around...2023-10-171h 08Looking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP08 - The Tesla Model 3 "Highland" and the Lormauto Renault Twingo📺 Watch this episode on YouTube!Take a peak at the design secrets behind the new Tesla Model 3, also known as Highland, and how they give Tesla an incredible pricing advantage against legacy OEMs.Joe and Drew also discuss a small French company called Lormauto, which is reinventing the origianl Renault Twingo as a EV designed for life.And they take a looks at the interiors of the new Mercedes EQS SUV and E-Class, and the new Mini, to see what they say about the future of German car makers.⏰ Time stamps0...2023-10-0439 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP07 - The Munich Motor Show ReviewIn this special episode, Joe and Drew take a look - both macro and micro - at the recent IAA, also known as the Munich motor show.  The motor show itself:This is the second coming of the biennial motor show in Munich. We talked about how it's evolved and what it means for brands who are compelled to show at the Messe, or exhibition grounds, and in the centre of the city.  The Mercedes CLA and the state of Mercedes design:Although sporting enough Mercedes badges to make a Lo...2023-09-1654 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP06 - Reimagining GM's culture for a post-CarPlay world, the Paris Scooter ban, and generative AI in design studiosIn this episode:GM's post-CarPlay Culture So GM's gone out on a limb and said they're ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for their next generation of cars. To help them on their way, they've hired Mike Abbot, formerly head of Apple's (notoriously) flakey iCloud services.But we reckon that hiring a big name from another sector won't be enough to fulfil GM's connected car ambitions. The company will need to fundamentally rethink their culture, and we offer a few ideas for how they might get started.The Paris...2023-07-1946 minBuffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBuffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansCircling the Wagons: Bills Draft Prospects w/Draft Analyst Joe DeLeoneIn this episode, we preview the NFL Draft with The First Team - NFL Draft & College Football Show Host, Joe DeLeone. We talk about several different positions groups and players the Buffalo Bills could see soon, Wide Receivers WR the Bills should look at for their offense (Zay Flowers, Josh Downs, Quentin Johnston, Jalin Hyatt), Defensive Tackle DT (Calijah Kancey, Bryan Bresee, Mazi Smith, Keeanu Benton), Linebackers LB (Jack Campbell, Drew Sanders, Trenton Simpson, Daiyan Henley, Noah Sewell), Running Backs RB (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tyjae Spears), including some late round sleeper picks that Joe likes, and much more...2023-04-2133 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP05 - Horace Dediu on micromobility, and what it means for car makersIn this very special episode, Joe and Drew revisit Drew's interview with the father of micromobility, Horace Dediu.This isn't the first time this interview's gone to air. You may have heard it first time around on Drew's other podcast, The Next Billion Seconds, or on Horace's own Micromobility podcast. It is, however, the first time we've sat down to discuss the many implications of what Horace shares for automotive design and strategy.If you want to cut to our analysis, fast forward to these points:what does it mean for the i...2023-04-121h 38Looking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP04 - BMW's slightly scary i Vision Dee, Joe's EV run across Europe, and what CES teaches us about systems design.In this episode of Looking Out - The Podcast, Joe and Drew discuss:BMW's i Vision Dee, why some folk find her scary, and what she says about BMW's futureJoe's surprisingly normal Christmas run in an EV from Gothenburg to LeedsWhy CES left us longing for a more systemic approach from the auto industry to the challenges we faceJoe also gives a preview of an upcoming piece for Looking Out - The Newsletter about the Tesla Semi, and Drew wonders what Apple's struggles in China might mean for the automotive industry.Show Links:2023-01-2331 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP03 - Hyundai happiness, the death of design at Apple, and more bad news for small carsJoe and Drew dive deep on the most popular topics from our recent newsletter.In this show, they explore:why Hyundai is giving us reasons to be happy,what it means when design no longer matters to Apple, and the future of Europe's small cars.They also mourn the death of Twitter and explore how you might assess in-car subscription services.Show Links:Measure of Success - Christopher Butt on Hyundai Apple’s Industrial Design Chief Hankey to Leave Three Years After IveVolkswagen Polo faces axe as Euro 7 rules drive pric...2022-12-0137 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP02 - The EV charging clustercuss, the unbelievable costs of owning a car, and cars in the cloudJoe and Drew dive deep on the most popular topics from our recent newsletter.In this show, they explore:the EV charging clustercuss, why a car costs more than your house, and cars in the cloud.They also share some thoughts on the end of the age of abundance, and the emergence of AI art.Show Links:The Bentley BaturThe end of the age of abundanceJeep's new EVsLooking Out:Subscribe to: Looking Out - The NewsletterSubscribe to:  Looking Out...2022-09-1338 minLooking Out - The PodcastLooking Out - The PodcastEP01 - Apple's CarPlay, Micromobility in Europe, and how to name a carJoe and Drew dive deep on the most popular topics from our recent newsletter.In this show, they:cast a critical eye on Apple's expanded CarPlay offer, explore some of the challenges facing shared micromobility in Europe, delight in the importance of getting a car name just right, exploring the legacy of the man who's created some of the most iconic names in the industry.Show Links:Nimbus One Micromobility VehicleLooking Out:Subscribe to: Looking Out - The NewsletterSubscribe to:  Looking Out - The Pod...2022-07-2429 min