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 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.

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Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Jade Wiegert is a driving enthusiast.

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Ben Wishner is an EV enthusiast and photographer.

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Steve Schell is an EV enthusiast and engineer.

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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 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 he is hunting for, etc.

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Rylic Alexander is the founder and creative director of the web-based automotive show Oh Shift.

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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 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, competitors in the car storage space, etc.

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Chris Constantine is an event organizer and car concierge at Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys.

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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 as people say, the social dynamic between 911 and Cayman/Boxster owners, etc.

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Nate Ong is a Porsche owner, entrepreneur, and driving enthusiast.

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Willem Downing is a Porsche owner, entrepreneur, and car enthusiast.

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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 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 canyon driving, etc.

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Sean Kealey is a car journalist, Navy veteran, and engineer.

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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 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 great all-around athletes on the race track, etc.

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Chris Giumarra is a driver's fitness coach at Chris G's Coaching.

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Ryan Robinson is an Engineering Test Driver, pro-driver, YouTuber, and Performance Driving Instructor.

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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, establishing credibility, and advice for young people thinking of getting into the industry.

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Dom Jones is an LA luxury car detailer.

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Kenny Le is a social media expert.

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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, views on "car people," etc.

Listen in on this unique exclusive interview with a rising star in the world of motorsports for a daily dose of positivity and inspiration!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.
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Joey Andrews is a Mazda Factory Driver.

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