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Sociology 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 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 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