Sociology of Cars Podcast
Jimmy Xie
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EV Enthusiasts, Interrogated
Sociology of Cars Podcast
05/09/25 • 59 min
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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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/
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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Uncut the Mustard: The Touge Police Phenomenon
Sociology of Cars Podcast
02/27/25 • 50 min
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.
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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.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.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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Detailing the Cars You Don't See
Sociology of Cars Podcast
03/18/25 • 35 min
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, building a personal brand, establishing credibility, and advice for young people thinking of getting into the industry.
Listen in on this unique discussion with an insider in the LA luxury car community for a daily dose of positivity 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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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/
Dom Jones is an LA luxury car detailer.
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Kenny Le is a social media expert.
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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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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/
The Bombshell Secrets of Car Insurance
Sociology of Cars Podcast
03/05/25 • 55 min
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 decisions!
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/sociology_of_cars_podcast/
Brian Kadorian is the LA Territory Manager for Hagerty Insurance.
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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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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/
How To Become A Racing Driver: Joey Andrews
Sociology of Cars Podcast
03/11/25 • 64 min
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, friends, dating, financial challenges, views on "car people," etc.
Listen in on this unique exclusive interview with a rising star in the world of motorsports for a daily dose of positivity 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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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/
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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/
Joey Andrews is a Mazda Factory Driver.
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https://www.instagram.com/thestiglette/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAd9_xjXg7FMenFlL3JqLKQ/featured
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/zero2sixty.racing/
The Quiet Money Maker: Car Storage Facilities
Sociology of Cars Podcast
04/25/25 • 20 min
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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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.
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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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The Hidden Mastermind Behind Street Cars
Sociology of Cars Podcast
02/12/25 • 51 min
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:
https://www.instagram.com/shift__robinson/
https://www.youtube.com/@shift__robinson
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/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/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/zero2sixtyco/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/
Completely Unwrapping the PPF & Vinyl Wrap Industry
Sociology of Cars Podcast
02/08/25 • 30 min
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.
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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/zero2sixty.racing/
The Unspoken Drama of Angeles Crest Highway
Sociology of Cars Podcast
01/28/25 • 63 min
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.
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/
Nate Rodriguez is the founder and administrator of SoCal Canyon Carvers.
Follow him at:
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.
Follow Zero2Sixty at:
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.studios/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.simracing/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.autolab/
The Unsung Hero Behind Champions
Sociology of Cars Podcast
03/26/25 • 42 min
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 importance of physical wellness in motorsports, how discipline can change one's approach to race weekends, the role of a balanced diet during motorsports training, breathing techniques, and the various necessary puzzles that go into making great all-around athletes on the race track, etc.
Listen in on this helpful discussion with an insider in the motorsports and fitness industry for a daily dose of positivity 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 Giumarra is a driver's fitness coach at Chris G's Coaching.
Follow and consult with him at:
https://www.instagram.com/chris_g_coaching/
Ryan Robinson is an Engineering Test Driver, pro-driver, YouTuber, and Performance Driving Instructor.
Follow him at:
https://www.instagram.com/shift__robinson/
https://www.youtube.com/@shift__robinson
Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA.
Follow Zero2Sixty at:
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.studios/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.simracing/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.autolab/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/
https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Sociology of Cars Podcast have?
Sociology of Cars Podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Sociology of Cars Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Sociology, Cars, Leisure, Podcasts and Automotive.
What is the most popular episode on Sociology of Cars Podcast?
The episode title 'The Hidden Mastermind Behind Street Cars' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sociology of Cars Podcast?
The average episode length on Sociology of Cars Podcast is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sociology of Cars Podcast released?
Episodes of Sociology of Cars Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Sociology of Cars Podcast?
The first episode of Sociology of Cars Podcast was released on Jan 28, 2025.
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