Sociology of Cars Podcast

Three 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 advertis...

Three 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 sele...

Three 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,...

Sarah 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 p...

Jyoteen 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 interi...

Two 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 becom...

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 impor...

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, b...

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, frie...

Brian 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 decis...

Three 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 effec...

We 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 th...

This 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 PP...

In 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 vari...