Tired: The Car Podcast For People Who Understand That Cars Are Bad

We've got a real cozy guestpisode on deck, as Peter's fellow Rochesterian and car enthusiast Justin Schmidt joins us to talk about his current automotive stable. We've got stories about Great Lakes boating, junkyards-turned-brownfields, autojourno mishaps, and a trip down memory lane for anyone w ho remembers rubbing compound. Justin's radio show on WAYO 104.3FM: https://wayofm.org/shows/obsolete-...

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It's car movie v. car movie on Tired! But before Judge Matty formally gavels in: some background. Rory appreciates the respect that the Pixar film Cars (2006) shows its young audience, and the love it shows for car culture. Peter offers some thoughts on the cinema verité mindset of John Frankenheimer's Grand Prix, and what's vital about the moment it captures. And everyone agrees on one point: the...

Reach into the hat, feel around, and pull out some news. Armored Tesla rumors, Rivian updates, winch receipts, Daytona catch-up, Bronze rank secrets, Eagle charities, Australian hook turns, and the Celestial Eye! Our next episode will be Patreon-exclusive, so make sure to subscribe at patreon.com/tiredpod to hear it!

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Peter's back from the Bathurst 12 Hour with more than just posi vibes. Come get the reports on Sydney/Melbourne carspotting, other-side-driving, thrilling driver encounters before the race, and the hospitality at XPeng and BYD stores. Next episode will be Patreon-exclusive, so come subscribe at patreon.com/tiredpod to get it. You can hear our free episodes (1 per week!) any time, just like this on...

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We get down to some Aussie Rules Podcasting ahead of Peter's trip to the Bathurst 12 Hour. Come for the skippies, Utes, and driving on the other side, and stay for a Bob Dylan anecdote you probably won't see on the silver screen. The next episode will be Patreon-exclusive, so go subscribe at patreon.com/tiredpod to hear it!

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Just in time for Daytona! Homologation, BOP, engine noise, and more in our 2nd IMSA primer. We also start looking at teams on the grid, with some of our favorites up first. More to come in IMSA Primer 3! IMSA Primer 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-30-new-1-119729274 And some IMSA coverage from last year, before and after Petit Le Mans: Episode 9: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-9-ch...

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Automotive journalist Kevin Williams joins us to talk about his trip to Beijing, battery swaps, the taste overlap of the Chinese & U.S. markets, and infrastructure investment. Kevin's articles mentioned here: https://insideevs.com/features/719015/china-is-ahead-of-west/ https://jalopnik.com/vinfast-vf8-electric-car-first-drive-not-ready-for-u-s-1849892217 To keep up with Kevin's work: https://www....

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We're back! In the first part of our primer on IMSA, Peter and Rory talk street courses, welcome Aston Martin to the grid, and put the ''class'' part of ''multi-class racing'' to work. We also offer a few automotive resolutions for the new year... Get all our episodes on Patreon at patreon.com/tiredpod

We say goodbye to 2024 by offering our picks for Car Of The Year, shoveling more dirt on the grave of the U.S. EV market, and planning Rory's next swing at the Empire Hill Climb. Plus: Rory's method for teaching stick shift, and Peter tells a tour story about jukebox chaos. Visit patreon.com/tiredpod for all of our episodes!

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RIP Jean Jennings, from all of us at Tired. Peter and Rory offer some reflections on Jean and her contributions to the industry. Then: Rory's trip to PRI, and Peter's investigation into the NJ drone sightings.

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We're joined by our first ever guest, automotive journalist and photographer Victoria Scott. We talk about cars loved and lost, the cognitive dissonance of press trips, and inept car thieves. Plus, Victoria (a trans woman) and Matty (a trans man) get into job precarity, housing insecurity, and uncertain futures. Victoria's new book: https://www.carrarabooks.com/we-deserve-this?srsltid=AfmBOoptX0IQ...

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On this episode: What the fuck is a Stellantis, anyway? Time to start preparing a grave for Nissan? Can JaGuar create exuberant while deleting ordinary? Why is car marketing so bad, and what is the greatest threat to car companies as capitalist enterprises? (Hint: It’s the capitalism. If only someone had warned us about these contradictions!)

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A quick primer for those asking: ''What is a GNX?'' or ''What makes a GNX different from a Grand National?'' Or, in 2024, maybe you're asking: ''Buick used to make cars? Car-cars?'' or "What's a Buick?'' Don't worry, we've got you covered.

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