Sociology of Cars Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Do you actually drive your cars? For the first episode of 2026, Shift jabs into the highly debated topic of what it means to be a "true" car enthusiast, driving enthusiast, car collector, car influencer, and automotive journalist. By examining and contrasting today’s social media clout-chasing culture with the local enthusiast culture before the internet, Shift criticizes the car scene’s ideology change, the vague definitions of key terms, the need to maintain public perception, the unhealthy idolization of influencers, the unintended public safety concerns, etc. 

Shifted Perspective is a pro-driver education podcast. Aiming to bridge the gap between industry insiders and everyday car enthusiasts, Shift, a former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, analyzes and shares his unique perspective on a variety of automotive topics in a monologue form. 

Shift is the host of Shifted Perspective, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Onyx Auto Detail in Carson, CA.

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Crash. A curse word we all try to avoid in the car community. This week, Shift boldly peels off the Band-Aid and confronts the topic head-on, reflecting on and from his scary accident in his first car as a 17-year-old to the numerous close calls while coaching clients on track this year.  Shift criticizes and examines today’s social media landscape that heavily impacts the mentality of new and experienced drivers alike, how misconceptions about car accidents and the drivers involved can skew our approach to the matter, the fact that every crash is nuanced, what the car community lacks regarding new driver education in a performance setting, etc. 

Shifted Perspective is a pro-driver education podcast. Aiming to bridge the gap between industry insiders and everyday car enthusiasts, Shift, a former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, analyzes and shares his unique perspective on a variety of automotive topics in a monologue form. 

Shift is the host of Shifted Perspective, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Warehouse 9, a new place to eat and drink in San Pedro, CA.

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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 prove oneself against prejudice, types of women in the car scene, their relationships with men and other women at car meets, managing and balancing between friendship and flirtationship, gender expectations, dating, red flags, perceptions of non-car guys, their roles in the car community, the future of the car scene for women, etc. 

Listen in on this raw discussion with two active members of the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

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

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Sarah Fairfield is an LA-based precision/stunt driver.

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Keo Vutheikun-Hood is the founder of OVERSPEED LA and a driving enthusiast. 

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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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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 interior, the importance of use case for each brand when designing interior, consumer research methodology, risk management, future career plans, etc.   

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

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

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Jyoteen Majmudar is a multidisciplinary design director with extensive experience in UX & UI, visual design, branding, and motion graphics.

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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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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. 

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

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

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

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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. 

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

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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. 

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

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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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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. 

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

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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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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. 

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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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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. 

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

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