New Tesla Podcast: Introducing RIDE THE LIGHTNING!

[Model S M.D.]

@ryanjm Feel free to use my referral code if you don't have one. New program started today.

 

[EVie'sDad]

Hey Ryan,

What is the longest time taken construct a supercharger? I ask only because it has been claimed the average construction time is about 35 days, only Fremont #2 is now at 365+ days and counting without being turned on. Any idea what gives? Was it due to lack of demand, or costs given the intention to make a stellar quarter. Well, fiscal quarter is over, yet still no movement there. Can you help investigate why it has been stalled for over 10 times longer than most others being constructed?

Thx.

 

[Fiver]

No one knows the reason for the delay. The Tesla building it's located in front of isn't being used for anything besides warehouse space at the moment. Perhaps they had larger plans for it at one time, but things changed when the Model 3 blew up bigger then they expected? Really no one knows. Send Elon a tweet, maybe he'll respond.

 

[ryanjm]

As you might guess, episode 64 is about this week's self-driving hardware announcement. I was on the media call, so this episode is full of Elon clips from that call. Give it a listen if you're interested!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_64.mp3?dest-id=295291

 

[ryanjm]

I've got analysis and lots of Elon clips from BOTH events this week -- the Q3 conference call and the SolarCity solar roof announcement. Give it a listen here if you like, and happy Sunday!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_65.mp3?dest-id=295291

 

[Model S M.D.]

@ryanjm I'm sure you were dying inside! EM still didn't give you a straight answer, though I'm sure you're still happy

 

[ryanjm]

Yes indeed -- it was great to get Elon to think about that if he hadn't been already.

I cover that on the new episode of the podcast, along with Model X's folding seats, Model 3's solar roof, and Model S's glass roof. Plus an interview with "Getting Ready for Model 3" book author Roger Pressman:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_66.mp3?dest-id=295291

 

[raysspl]

I just subcscribed via Google Play Music. Can't wait to tune-in

 

[EVie'sDad]

Get it now in the car, however although the podcast is usually available on the website on Sunday morning, as of last Monday evening Episode 66 was still not on the Podcast accessed from inside the car. I can work around that by bluetoothing from my mobile phone as you had earlier suggested.

 

[ryanjm]

Happy Sunday! Episode 67 covers the Supercharging credits program, the S and X Design Studio changes this week, the two new changes to the Model 3 prototype at its most recent public appearance, and more!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_67.mp3?dest-id=295291

 

[Ormond]

Happy Sunday! Episode 67 covers the Supercharging credits program, the S and X Design Studio changes this week, the two new changes to the Model 3 prototype at its most recent public appearance, and more!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_67.mp3?dest-id=295291

Ryan, I don't see the newest episode in the Google Play store. We love the show.

 

[ryanjm]

Ryan, I don't see the newest episode in the Google Play store. We love the show.

Sometimes it takes a little while for the various podcast services to pick up the feed. Last week TuneIn was a bit slow.

I'll keep an eye on it and bug Google if it's not up tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[ryanjm]

Episode 68 features highlights from the SolarCity merger vote meeting, thoughts on the Ludicrous Easter egg, why I disagree with Elon about the CA EV tax credit, and more! Happy Sunday!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/teslapodc...fficial_Podcast_Episode_68.mp3?dest-id=295291

 

[EVie'sDad]

Ryan, after hearing your telling stories of wanting to rent a Tesla for a few days, I thought you and your listeners would find this announcement useful.

The Tesla Model S was added to Hertz Dream Cars line-up.

The Tesla Model S was added to Hertz Dream Cars line-up.

 

[ryanjm]

Thanks for that @EVie'sDad! I've seen an S for rent at Hertz or one of the major car rental companies at LAX but it was an absurd $400 a day or so. That's a much better rate! I'm bookmarking that for future reference.

Podcast-wise, it's Sunday so that means it's time for a new episode! This week I'm talking about the seemingly imminent 100D, a crazy(?) theory on how Pixar could help pave the way for the next generation of EV drivers, an interview with Casey Spencer (who holds the record with 550 miles traveled on a single charge in his Model S), and more! Listen here.

 

[Topher]

There has to be trademark issues with Ride The Lighting. Ever heard of Metallica?

Ever heard of Panther Rock Wine Company, LLC?

Thank you kindly.

 

[ryanjm]

Episode 70 (man, time flies!) is about Tesla's legal victory in Virginia, firmware 8.1 news from Elon, Teslas in movies and TV, and more! Give it a listen here if you're interested.

 

[bestellen]

I am looking for the same thing. If we knew here it was in the list one might be able to find them. So far I have poked around and have not found this one or any of the other Tesla related podcasts.

 

[ryanjm]

Howdy friends! Episode 71 is out and it covers the recent wave of Superchargers and what it means for current -- and future -- Tesla owners. Plus, I discuss (and play a clip from) Elon's guest appearance on South Park, and plenty more! Click here to listen if you're interested, and see my signature for other show links. Happy Sunday!

 

[ryanjm]

Forgot to post about episode 72 yesterday! It's about the new punishment for Supercharger squatters, Elon meeting Trump, the possible return of green paint (?), and more! Give it a listen here if you're interested.