Sociology of Cars Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 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 can handle, how modern sports cars’ immense capability can give inexperienced drivers a false sense of confidence and security, the mindset of law enforcement agencies operating on canyon roads, and how the closing of mountain roads due to the recent LA fire can introduce more problems for the car community down the line.

Listen in to learn more from these industry leaders: Jimmy Xie, Nate Rodriguez, and Michael Kriskovic! 

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

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https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/

Michael Kriskovic is the co-host of the RennStreet Podcast and the organizer of Fried Eggs & Jam.

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https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/

https://www.instagram.com/rennstreetpodcast/

Nate Rodriguez is the founder and administrator of SoCal Canyon Carvers.

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https://www.instagram.com/nayt83/

https://www.instagram.com/official_socalcanyoncarvers/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592754544319401/?checkpoint_src=any

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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 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 and time, PTSD, future driving mindset, etc. 

Listen in on this raw discussion with two canyon crash survivors for a daily dose of self-reflection and life appreciation! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Michael Kriskovic is the co-host of the RennStreet Podcast and the organizer of Fried Eggs & Jam.

Follow him at: 

https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/

https://www.instagram.com/rennstreetpodcast/

Justin Huynh is a car enthusiast, the owner of Pure Spirit Heritage Automotive, and a canyon crash survivor.

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https://www.instagram.com/jth.eclipse/

https://www.instagram.com/pure.spirit.heritage/

Chris Liquez is a car enthusiast, motorhead, and canyon crash survivor.

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https://www.instagram.com/chacahut/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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. 

Listen in on this informative discussion with two hardcore EV enthusiasts for a daily dose of enlightenment and inspiration! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Jade Wiegert is a driving enthusiast.

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https://www.instagram.com/s55_m2/

Ben Wishner is an EV enthusiast and photographer.

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https://www.instagram.com/wishnerphoto/

Steve Schell is an EV enthusiast and engineer. 

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https://www.instagram.com/steeeeve100/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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 effectively.

Furthermore, Jimmy, Nate, and Cora speculate on the true intention of The Touge Police and what the individual(s) behind the account looks like and drives. In the end, Jimmy even reads out loud his secret love letter to The Touge Police. 

Listen in on this unique bombshell discussion with community leaders of the LA car scene!

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/

Nate Rodriguez is the founder and administrator of SoCal Canyon Carvers.

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https://www.instagram.com/nayt83/

https://www.instagram.com/official_socalcanyoncarvers/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592754544319401/?checkpoint_src=any

Cora Goodwin is an automotive engineer, tuner, motorcycle enthusiast, car media personality, and content writer.

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https://www.instagram.com/core_ugh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBiYYW_T4w

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/by/2205-cora

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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 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 who are new to performance driving. We will also talk about the best cars to bring to a date that would increase the chance of mating, the myth of modifying cars, factory demo cars, Tesla's quality control, behind-the-scenes crash tests, used car buying, and the ways to get in touch with Ryan.

Listen in on this unique never-before-seen discussion with an insider of the car industry!

Consult, hire, and say hi to Ryan:
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https://www.youtube.com/@shift__robinson

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Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 
Follow him at:
https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/

Michael Kriskovic is the co-host of the RennStreet Podcast and the organizer of Fried Eggs & Jam.
Follow him at: 
https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/
https://www.instagram.com/rennstreetpodcast/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 
Follow Zero2Sixty at:
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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/

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 PPF or Vinyl Wrap, and the road to becoming full-time professionals in the business. 

Listen in on this most unhinged round-table discussion about the PPF and Vinyl Wrap industry ever in the history of the internet! 

Consult and hire Joe and Chris for your PPF and Vinyl Wrap needs over at Zero2Sixty AutoLab:
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.autolab/

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 
Follow him at:
https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 
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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/
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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.  

Listen in on this candid discussion with a rising star in the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of power boost and inspiration! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

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

Follow and support him at:

https://www.instagram.com/ryliczander/

https://www.instagram.com/ohshifttv/

https://www.youtube.com/@ohshifttv?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeFd1gkFxnx_BauL98FI4KhLhT_-zj0u3njjm64amXRVIouJJZR23WxSVdYZA_aem_yKsqY2g8nL_V2lAyxSo6fg

https://album.link/BOYthealbum

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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. 

Listen in on this laid-back discussion with an insider in the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of enlightenment and inspiration! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/wentforadrive/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/

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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. 

Listen in on this candid discussion with two young enthusiasts in the LA car scene for a daily dose of clarity and inspiration! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

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

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https://www.instagram.com/nothingbeatsdriving/

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

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https://www.instagram.com/takeachillpillwill/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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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. 

Listen in on this informative discussion with an insider in the auto industry for a daily dose of clarity and inspiration! 

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

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

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

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https://www.instagram.com/seankealey/

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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