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Sociology of Cars PodcastPaparazzi of the CanyonsThree iconic canyon photographers of the Angeles Crest Highway, Rami Garcia, Luis Sanchez, and Joseph Meadows, are in the studio this week to decode the secrets of the canyon photography ecosystem. In this full-length genuine conversation, Rami, Luis, and Joe share and analyze the entry points of their canyon photography journeys, location-scouting methodologies, camera settings, ways to advertise, post-production editing processes, the importance of building portfolios to sell photos, whether or not canyon photography is their full-time job, income per visit, various ways and mindsets of dealing with photo theft, the crazy stories that took place in t...2025-07-0436 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe War Against Car EnthusiastsThree distinct voices from the LA car scene, Brian Kadorian, Nate Rodriguez, and Marshall Garlington, are in the studio this week to examine the various forms of prejudice against the car community from the general public, law enforcement, and car enthusiasts themselves. In this full-length genuine conversation, Brian, Nate, and Marshall dissect and critique the nuances behind how the police selectively enforce laws, how the general public’s mindset towards the canyons differs from that of car enthusiasts, the counterculture nature and roots of the car community, judgment amongst enthusiasts themselves, the influencer culture, dealership experience, speed lim...2025-06-241h 02Sociology of Cars PodcastCanyon Etiquette: Dos & Don'tsThree well-known touge drivers in the LA car scene, Dom Jones, Jade Wiegert, and Gen, are in the studio this week to discuss some of the main talking points of canyon driving etiquette. In this full-length genuine conversation, Dom, Jade, and Gen dissect the nuances behind sideshows in the canyons, showing off at/near car meets, driver’s limit, the use of turnouts, the use of high beams and horn, sharing the road with bikers and cyclists, car prep before canyon runs, uphill vs. downhill driving, parking courtesy at car meets, social interactions with strangers and their car...2025-06-111h 13Sociology of Cars Podcast"It's Her Car": Women In The Car SceneSarah Fairfield and Keo Vutheikun-Hood are in the studio this week to share their experiences of being women in the automotive industry and the LA car scene. In this candid interview, Sarah and Keo reveal what sparked their car passions in the first place, the biggest challenges of being women in a male-dominant space, stereotypes of “women drivers,” assumptions about car ownership, the need to prove oneself against prejudice, types of women in the car scene, their relationships with men and other women at car meets, managing and balancing between friendship and flirtationship, gender expectations, dating, red flags...2025-06-0435 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe Architect Between Man and MachineJyoteen Majmudar, a well-known UI & UX designer, is in the studio this week to reveal the thought process and research methodologies behind the interior design of many modern cars on the road.In this insightful interview, Jyoteen reveals how he prepared himself for a career in the automotive industry from a young age, what UI & UX design entail for cars, screens vs. buttons for car interior, the importance of use case for each brand when designing interior, consumer research methodology, risk management, future career plans, etc. Listen in on this informative discussion with an industry in...2025-06-0122 minSociology of Cars PodcastCanyon Crash Survivors: What Really HappenedTwo canyon crash survivors, Justin Huynh and Chris Liquez, are in the studio this week to share some of the most impactful moments of their lives: what transpired during their jaw-dropping accidents and the unspoken aftermaths. In this emotional interview, Justin and Chris reveal the causes of their accidents, “final” thoughts during the plunge over the cliffs, immediate and lasting injuries, the wait for emergency services to arrive, financial consequences, hospital stays, online reactions to their crashes, cyberbullying, dealing with criticism and assumptions, the use of #respectthecrest, realizations about friendship and the car community, attitude shifts towards life...2025-05-2246 minSociology of Cars PodcastEV Enthusiasts, InterrogatedTwo 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 of driving fun, tech features, reliability, resale value, job creation in the US, track driving, modifiability, finding souls in EVs, the future of EVs, etc. Listen in on this informative discussion with tw...2025-05-0959 minSociology of Cars PodcastKnow Your "Why": Oh ShiftRylic 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 childhood dreams inform his creative directions, how the name Oh Shift came about, the future of the show, the expansion of the production team, the missing links h...2025-04-3025 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe Quiet Money Maker: Car Storage FacilitiesChris 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 storage in LA and other areas in the country, the main challenges and risks of running such a facility, the next big move of his career, future collaborations, c...2025-04-2520 minSociology of Cars PodcastCan Porsche Ownership Change Your Life?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 various types of Porsche owners, why someone would choose Porsches over exotic cars, whether or not the Porsche community is really as supportive a...2025-04-0945 minSociology of Cars PodcastHow To Become A Car Journalist: Sean KealeySean 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 of networking, the reality behind the perceived glamour, income, maintaining one’s relationship with car manufacturers, the power of social media-based reviews, the crackdown on can...2025-04-0243 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe Unsung Hero Behind ChampionsChris 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 motorsports, how discipline can change one's approach to race weekends, the role of a balanced diet during motorsports training, breathing techniques, and the various necessary puzzles that go into making g...2025-03-2642 minSociology of Cars PodcastDetailing the Cars You Don't SeeDom 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, establishing credibility, and advice for young people thinking of getting into the industry.Listen in on this unique discussion with an insider in the LA luxury car community for a daily dose of positivity and inspiration! Ji...2025-03-1835 minSociology of Cars PodcastHow To Become A Racing Driver: Joey AndrewsIn 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, views on "car people," etc. Listen in on this unique exclusive interview with a rising star in the world of motorsports for a daily do...2025-03-111h 04Sociology of Cars PodcastThe Bombshell Secrets of Car InsuranceBrian 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 host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. Follow him at:https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/https://www.instagram.co...2025-03-0555 minSociology of Cars PodcastUncut the Mustard: The Touge Police PhenomenonThree 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, and Cora speculate on the true intention of The Touge Police and what the individual(s) behind the account looks like and drives. In the end, Jimmy even reads out loud his secret...2025-02-2750 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe Hidden Mastermind Behind Street CarsWe 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 is our unsung hero. In this candid episode, Ryan reveals his top 3 favorite car manufacturers, as well as the cars he personally owns and would recommend to those w...2025-02-1251 minSociology of Cars PodcastCompletely Unwrapping the PPF & Vinyl Wrap IndustryThis 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 becoming full-time professionals in the business. Listen in on this most unhinged round-table discussion about the PPF and Vinyl Wrap industry ever in the history o...2025-02-0830 minSociology of Cars PodcastThe Unspoken Drama of Angeles Crest HighwayIn 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 whether or not the Road & Track article on Good Vibes Breakfast Club encouraged more people to drive canyon roads than what the roads c...2025-01-281h 03
Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for EverybodyHEALING TRUST: Preserving the Doctor-Patient Bond in a Digital World with Dr. Gilbert XieSend us a textThis episode is the first of many looking at AI and healthcare but it turned into much more than that as we touched on medical ethics, the role of a doctor, the broken delivery of ‘western’ medicine and the erosion of trust in healthcare. Our guest this week is Dr. Gilbert Xie, a trailblazer in blending AI with Western and Chinese medicine to create personalised patient care. Most importantly Dr. Xie is a doctor who truly cares about doing what is best for his patients. We tackle critical issues such as the...2024-11-061h 12