Driving You Crazy

Have you ever wanted to try a trip in an RV but wanted something more personalized than showing up at RV America? This episode I visit with Maddi Bourgerie, the director of communications and travel expert spokesperson at RVShare to talk about sharing an RV, where people are going, the unique ways they are being used and we touch on the travel trends for this year. All that and more on the Driving...

One of the most unique vehicles shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a three wheeled vehicle that generates some of its power from solar panels and is selling for about $40,000. This episode I visit with Steve Fambro, Aptera motors Co-Founder and Co-CEO to talk about this vehicle and the future of solar powered cars. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: htt...

The private nonprofit organization TRIP that researches, evaluates and distributes economic and technical data on surface transportation issues sent out a study saying Colorado drivers lose $11.4 billion per year driving on roads that are rough, congested & lack some desirable safety features. That on its face is a shockingly large number so I wanted to dig into this report to find out what’s...

Where is the hyperloop? Right now it is down in Pueblo, Colorado and it is being constructed and tested by the company SwissPod. This episode I speak with Denis Tudor, CEO & Co-founder of Swisspod Technologies as we talk about the hyperloop, where it stands right now and when you might be riding in one of their pods. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.d...

Drivers passing school buses could be one of the most under reported serious issues in the driving world. One company is trying to bring an end to it with the help of automated technology. The company BusPatrol installs cameras and AI technology to record violators with the hopes of getting them to stop for the bus. This episode I speak with Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer fo...

Transportation is evolving very quickly to the point it is challenging for fleets and insurance companies and governments to keep up. This episode I have a conversation with Joel Black, a Vice President with the Lockton Companies said to be the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage to talk about cyber security, fleet insurance and autonomous vehicles. All that and more on the Driving You...

This is the first winter for new EV owners so they need to learn about cold weather charging and cold weather limitations of their batteries. This episode I speak with Michael Boehm, General Manager with Juice Americas as we talk about cold weather range, charging and where the charging infrastructure goes from here. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denve...

Do you really need winter tires or special tires for your electric vehicle? Those are frequent questions by car owners so I invited TJ Campbell, information and testing manager with Tire Rack to answer those and all questions regarding tires. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmai...

This episode I get to visit with Jeff Glucker, Senior Editor at AutoTrader.com as he stands at the Los Angeles auto show. We talk about what are the new trends, the unique brands, the new safety technology and of course the overload of new car smell. Also, what causes the most arguments at the airport? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/...

Finding parking in some cities can be a real pain. This episode I speak with Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer at SpotHero about how they connect people who are looking for parking with an available space. Also, NYC passed their congestion pricing plan to drive into Manhattan. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832...

There has been talk and even legislation moving towards mandatory installation and use of Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in all vehicles. They are already being used by some fleets and some courts to mandate how people drive. I wanted to know how do these devices work, who are they for, what do they prevent you from doing and is legislation for their use a possibility? I speak with Michael T...

What would you do if you woke up after a crash and you were trapped in a burning car with seconds left to get out? That is the story of Sam Orbovich who was faced with that exact situation. This episode I speak with Sam about his ordeal and about the people who stopped to help rescue him from that burning car. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/...

I think we all know that distracted driving is dangerous and teens are very susceptible to the distractions of a cell phone. Today I try to make a fairly boring topic more interesting with two interesting guests, one from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the other from State Farm insurance company. Let me know what you think. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Conta...

The major problem many would like solved, especially in a delivery based world is how to get from here to there quickly and efficiently. There is one company, Senpex Technologies out of California, who believes they have a head start on everyone else. This episode I visit with Anar Mammadov, Co-Founder and Director of Senpex Technology to talk about how they optimize routes and attempt to provide...

All we hear about in the EV market is battery powered electric cars. What happened to hydrogen fuel? Today I speak with Brian DeBruine, Director of the Colorado Hydrogen Network and co-founder of New Day Hydrogen to talk about where we are with hydrogen fueled vehicles, fueling stations and the future of hydrogen power. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.de...

One of the pieces of the federal infrastructure law passed a few years ago gave the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the mandate to write rules about how automakers will create and operate alcohol detection monitoring systems in vehicles. To talk about that and about the alcohol monitoring equipment that is available is David Gandini, the Chairman and CEO of SOBRSafe based in Greenwo...

One barrier in learning to fly is the time it can take to earn enough flight hours. But what if you could do the training in a few weeks rather than half a year? That is the idea behind accelerated flight training schools. This episode I speak with Jamie Clabaugh, chief pilot with Fly Accelerated based at Centennial Airport south of Denver about how people can get a pilot’s license in days, not mo...

I get questions from listeners about legal situations involving driving that they might be curious about. So, I invited to answer a barrage of traffic law related questions, David H. Perecman, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney at New York City’s Perecman Law Firm. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denv...

Story time. What are the top 10 used apps by distracted drivers? What NFL teams have the worst drivers and the story of helping a local celebrity from the side of the road. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLub...

We all know the practical ways to deter thieves from stealing our cars but the criminals are getting more sophisticated and brazen. How are so many cars being stolen and what is being done with them and about the problem? This episode I speak with George Baker, General Motors Global Vehicle Security Lead who monitors global auto theft and cyber security trends as they affect GM products. All that...

There are many factors as to why our car insurance is dramatically more expensive now than ever before. Did you know there is math behind the setting of the final prices? This episode I visit with Dr Rick Gorvett, Professor and former Chair of the Mathematics Department at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr Gorvett is also a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and has previousl...

Not properly attaching adequate safety chains to passenger trailers can lead to disastrous consequences. That is the mantra of my guest Ron Meloncon, the founder of DangerousTrailers.org. Ron is more than passionate about spreading the word that many innocent drivers have been killed by people who have towed trailers unsafely. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https:/...

Southwest Airlines is changing the way they board their planes. Rental car fees and taxes are getting out of hand. A listener asks for help making her streets quieter and a recap of a trip to Chicago and South Bend. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/D...

What is like to be a local area truck driver? There are some similarities to long-haul drivers but there are many challenges only local drivers have to deal with. This episode I speak with JR Saenz, Safety Director at JFW Trucking in Commerce City, Colorado and co-host of the Channel 23 podcast. The Channel 23 podcast is a show by JFW Trucking that talks all things trucking and how to drive safely...

Most people would like to feel, even for a short time, what it is like to be weightless like an astronaut. There is one way to have that experience without leaving orbit.. This episode I speak to Kevin Sproge, the new CEO of Zero-G space Tourism who will take you up in their specialized airplane and let you experience weightlessness for 30 seconds at a time. All that and more on the Driving You Cr...