New Year's Day brings a mix of nostalgia and cynicism as the hosts reflect on the absurdity of corporate-sponsored bowl games, particularly the Pop Tart Bowl. They share humorous anecdotes about the event and discuss the changing landscape of the automotive industry, including the rise of Chinese manufacturers and the struggles of legacy brands. The conversation touches on personal resolutions, the state of electric vehicles, and the broader economic implications of the automotive market. With a blend of humor and insight, the episode captures the chaotic spirit of the new year.
We recorded this on New Years Day to talk about vibe shifts, the semiotics of the ID. Buzz, who's doomed in 2026, Cheez-It v. Pop-Tart, and one In Memoriam. Plus: a twist ending and, at Matty & Rory's insistence, some new Peter tunes to play us out...
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"Well, the GTI has been living in there, but it's entrance and will be a little bit easier."
The Volkswagen GTI is a popular sporty car that combines good performance with everyday usability. It's a fun car to drive and is well-liked by car enthusiasts.
The Volkswagen GTI is a sporty hatchback known for its performance and practicality. It's part of the Golf family and has a strong enthusiast following due to its fun driving dynamics.
The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that many people recognize. It's known for being fast and fun to drive, with a unique design that stands out.
The Porsche 911 is an iconic sports car known for its distinctive design and rear-engine layout. It has a long history of performance and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.
"uh, Mercedes, uh, uh, Toyotas, uh, Nissan's like, you know, they made everything from, from entry level bare bones, just transportation stuff up through kind of mid range, um, family"
Nissan is a car company from Japan that makes many types of vehicles, including cars and SUVs. They are also known for electric cars like the Nissan Leaf.
Nissan is a Japanese automotive manufacturer that produces a variety of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and electric cars like the Nissan Leaf. They are known for their innovation and reliability.
"...when they threw in the towel on the fucking escape, the escape, which is just like, I mean, that's just like the fucking bread and butter, you know, kind of compact, you know, CUV, whatever..."
The Ford Escape is a small SUV that many people use for family trips and daily driving. It's known for being affordable and practical, making it a common choice for many buyers.
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV that has been a popular choice for families and individuals looking for an affordable and practical vehicle. It offers a balance of space, comfort, and efficiency, making it a staple in Ford's lineup.
"...you know, kind of compact, you know, CUV, whatever, um, you know, it's basically like the fucking, the Ford escort of, of now..."
CUV means Crossover Utility Vehicle. It's a type of vehicle that is like a mix between a car and an SUV, usually with more space and a higher seat, making it easier to get in and out.
CUV stands for Crossover Utility Vehicle, which is a type of vehicle that combines features of cars and SUVs. They typically offer higher seating positions and more cargo space than traditional cars, making them popular among families.
"...you know, where, or, or Taurus or whatever, you know, just like the most kind of mid, mid range entry level, just kind of like affordable family vehicle."
The Ford Escort is a small car that was popular for many years because it was affordable and good for families. It was known for being reliable and easy to drive.
The Ford Escort was a compact car produced by Ford that gained popularity for its affordability and practicality. It served as a reliable option for budget-conscious buyers looking for a small family car.
"... Ford escort of, of now, you know, where, or, or Taurus or whatever, you know, just like the most kind o..."
The Ford Taurus is a large car that can fit a lot of people and their belongings, making it a good choice for families. It's been around for a long time and is often mentioned because it's a classic example of a comfortable and reliable car.
The Ford Taurus is a full-size sedan that was produced for several decades, known for its spaciousness and practicality. It has been a staple in the American automotive landscape, often discussed for its role as a family car and its influence on the design of modern sedans.
"...or like a Bronco, um, you know, like these, these..."
The Bronco is an SUV made by Ford that is great for off-roading. It's known for its tough design and ability to handle rough terrains.
The Ford Bronco is a rugged SUV that has a strong off-road capability and a cult following. It was originally produced from the 1960s until the 1990s and was reintroduced in 2020.
"I mean, the Broncos sport is on the same platform and it's a better margin. They just, it's a higher priced vehicle."
The Ford Bronco Sport is a smaller SUV that is good for both off-road adventures and everyday driving. It has a sturdy design and is built on the same base as another vehicle called the Ford Escape.
The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV that shares its platform with the Ford Escape. It is designed for off-road capability while providing a comfortable ride for daily use.
"...which is my Toyota Corolla, but it's like,..."
The Toyota Corolla is a small car that's very popular because it's dependable and gets good gas mileage. Many people use it for daily driving.
The Toyota Corolla is a compact car known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. It's one of the best-selling cars worldwide, making it a popular choice for commuters.
"...Everything is commuter gas prices now. You have to just go to the pump and close your eyes."
Commuter gas prices are the prices you pay for gas when you drive to work or school. These prices can change a lot depending on where you live and how much gas costs.
Commuter gas prices refer to the cost of gasoline that individuals pay while commuting to work or school. These prices can fluctuate based on various factors, including oil prices and local demand.
"...think about like the Volkswagen ID bus, like the environment that that car was born in just a couple of years ago. And it's like, you know, it's like a cute little, like I had a, I put a reservation..."
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a new electric version of the classic VW bus. It's designed to be eco-friendly and has a retro look that many people find appealing.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric microbus that pays homage to the classic VW Microbus. It represents a shift towards electric vehicles and modern design, aimed at environmentally conscious consumers.
"...I've always been kind of an EV skeptic and like, um, and that's it."
An electric vehicle, or EV, is a car that uses electricity to run instead of gas. They are better for the environment and can save money on fuel.
An electric vehicle (EV) is a car that runs on electricity instead of gasoline or diesel. EVs are known for being more environmentally friendly and often have lower operating costs compared to traditional vehicles.
"...that's, you know what I mean? Like that's, uh, It's like an Edsel level, level disaster failure."
Edsel was a car brand made by Ford that didn't sell well and is often seen as a big failure in car history. People use it as an example when talking about other product failures.
Edsel was a brand of automobiles that was produced by Ford in the late 1950s. It is often cited as a marketing failure due to poor sales and is used as a reference point for product failures in the automotive industry.
"...it's like people historically have spent a lot of money on premium EVs. Like that's not a, that's not a non-segment in the market."
Premium EVs are expensive electric cars that offer luxury features and high performance. They are aimed at buyers who want both an eco-friendly vehicle and a high-quality driving experience.
Premium EVs refer to electric vehicles that are positioned in the higher price segment of the market, often featuring advanced technology, luxury features, and superior performance. These vehicles typically attract buyers looking for a combination of sustainability and high-end attributes.
"...o, yeah, it needs to have, have the, the kind of semi, semiotic value that communicates that, that you..."
The Tesla Semi is a big truck that runs on electricity instead of gasoline, which makes it cheaper to drive and better for the environment. It's designed to help businesses move goods more efficiently and is part of Tesla's push to create more electric vehicles.
The Tesla Semi is an all-electric truck designed for freight transport, aiming to revolutionize the trucking industry with its efficiency and lower operating costs. It represents Tesla's expansion into commercial vehicles and showcases advancements in electric vehicle technology.
"Although my aunt and uncle traded in there, they had a BRZ and they traded it in for a Polestar."
The Subaru BRZ is a sporty two-door car that is fun to drive and has a rear-wheel-drive setup, which means the back wheels provide the power. It's designed for people who enjoy driving.
The Subaru BRZ is a lightweight sports coupe known for its balanced handling and rear-wheel-drive layout. It was developed in collaboration with Toyota, which also produces a similar model called the Toyota 86.
"...like high-end electronics, you know, stereo stuff or whatever. Nakamichi tape deck, baby."
A Nakamichi tape deck is a type of cassette player that plays music from tapes. It's famous for being really good at making music sound great, especially back in the day when cassette tapes were popular.
Nakamichi tape decks are high-fidelity audio cassette players known for their superior sound quality and engineering. They gained a reputation in the 1980s and 1990s as some of the best tape decks available, often sought after by audiophiles.
"...because I'll be, I'll be with the Zeekr boys on Sunday. I'm very excited for your report. I'm driving a Zeekr driving my first Chinese car."
Zeekr is a brand that makes electric cars in China. They focus on high-quality features and modern technology, trying to appeal to buyers looking for electric vehicles.
Zeekr is a premium electric vehicle brand from China, known for its innovative designs and technology. It aims to compete with established brands in the EV market.
"...n in that you know that moment of of like fucking road runner you know or while Wiley Coyote like spinning his..."
The Dodge Road Runner is a fast and powerful car that was popular a long time ago, known for being fun to drive. It's famous for its cool looks and speed, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts.
The Dodge Road Runner is a classic American muscle car that gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s for its performance and distinctive styling. It is significant in automotive history for its role in the muscle car era and its association with high-speed racing.
"I wonder I mean I I do wonder like Stellantis seems like one to watch just a mess you know they just released a new TRX today ram TRX they're back baby"
Stellantis is a big car company that makes many different brands of cars, like Chrysler and Jeep. It was created when two companies combined.
Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. It oversees a variety of well-known automotive brands including Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.
"they just released a new TRX today ram TRX they're back baby"
The Ram TRX is a powerful truck made for off-roading. It has a strong engine and is built to handle tough terrains.
The Ram TRX is a high-performance version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck, designed for off-road capabilities and featuring a supercharged V8 engine. It is known for its aggressive styling and powerful performance.
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Dodge Pacifica
"...just make it a dodge and call it the beautiful humble pacifica a really nice car..."
The Dodge Pacifica is a type of minivan designed for families. It has lots of space inside for passengers and cargo, and it includes features that make driving easier and safer.
The Dodge Pacifica is a minivan known for its spacious interior and family-friendly features. It offers a comfortable ride and is equipped with modern technology and safety features, making it a popular choice among families.
"... make it a dodge and call it the beautiful humble pacifica a really nice car they're great I love them movi..."
The Chrysler Pacifica is a type of family car called a minivan, which is designed to carry lots of people and their stuff comfortably. It's popular because it has a lot of space inside and comes with cool features that make driving easier and more enjoyable.
The Chrysler Pacifica is a versatile minivan known for its spacious interior, advanced technology, and family-friendly features. It has gained popularity for its comfortable ride and innovative options like a plug-in hybrid variant, making it a significant player in the minivan market.
Audi is a luxury car brand from Germany that makes high-end vehicles with lots of features. They are known for their stylish designs and advanced technology.
Audi is a premium automobile manufacturer based in Germany, known for its luxury vehicles and advanced technology. The brand is part of the Volkswagen Group and is recognized for its Quattro all-wheel-drive system and high-performance models.
Bentley is a very expensive car brand from England that makes luxury cars. They are known for their high-quality materials and powerful engines.
Bentley is a British luxury automobile manufacturer known for its high-end, handcrafted vehicles. The brand is synonymous with luxury and performance, producing models that often feature powerful engines and exquisite interiors.
"...I think the Aston Martin Valkyrie is gonna win win some races I would love that I'm excited for that that'd be cool"
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a super-fast car made for racing. It has a powerful engine and is built to be very light, which helps it go really fast on the track.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a high-performance hypercar designed for track use, featuring a hybrid powertrain that combines a naturally aspirated V12 engine with an electric motor. It's known for its extreme aerodynamics and lightweight construction, making it one of the most advanced cars in the world.
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It's a holiday, man. It's New Year's Day. You're supposed to just wake up, watch the fucking parade, watch the bowl games, watch the Rose Bowl.
I didn't watch the Rose Bowl. Indiana beat Alabama by a ton, like 34-3.
In the Rose Bowl?
Yeah. The University of Indiana has not won a bowl since 1991.
Wow.
I'm shifted.
It's just like the most ridiculous corporate deposit. Like just reading the list of them was so comical.
Yeah.
Because they're just like, it's a thousand companies that you've never heard of or just like absurd, you know, like parallel universe.
Like it feels like a fucking pension novel or something.
Yeah.
It's like, wait, how is this real? You guys are like really doing this? And yeah, it's just, it's so weird to me.
I think the one that seems to be getting a lot of attention is the Pop Tarts Bowl because they...
See, at least that's a product that I know.
Yeah, I've heard of Pop Tarts. But they have like life-size Pop Tart people, you know, like mascot Pop Tarts.
Yeah.
And then they toast themselves at the end.
Nice.
They put themselves in a giant toaster.
Yeah.
And then they lay down and the teams like rip them apart and eat them while they're still alive.
It's great.
It's really good.
Incredible. Actually, I would watch that. I'm pro Pop Tart Bowl.
It's been pretty, yeah, it's been pretty well-received.
I think like in an era of very cynical, sad corporate sponsorships at the balls, the Pop Tart one seems to be liked now.
Yeah, like a little element of performance art and some sort of like vaguely sort of new, like...
It's a new pagan style traditions to add on to all the old guys bonking into each other stuff.
So it's fun.
Who won the Pop Tart Bowl?
I don't know. I don't even know who played in it.
Go to my head, I couldn't tell you.
Is it like Division III schools?
No, it's a real bowl.
Oh, you know what? Notre Dame got in and they turned it down.
Is it one that like used to be like the cotton bowl or the sugar bowl?
Like one that used to be like a really major one or the orange bowl or whatever and now it's just the Pop Tart Bowl.
Let me look. It was BYU and Georgia Tech and BYU won.
See, those are...
Let's see Pop Tart's bowl.
It was originally commissioned as the Sunshine Classic.
It has undergone many name changes.
Let's see.
You don't say.
I mean, it hasn't always been the Pop Tart Bowl.
Since 2020, the bowl has been sponsored by Kellogg's,
through its Cheez-It and Pop Tart brands.
There we go.
Where does it happen?
Joe Ravi Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, yeah, Orlando.
Yeah, well, there we go.
It was the Sunshine Classic working title.
Blockbuster Bowl, CarQuest Bowl, Micron PC Bowl, MicronPC.com Bowl.
Micron, nice.
Visit Florida Tangerine Bowl, Mazda Tangerine Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl, Camping World Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl,
and now it's Pop Tart Bowl.
Cheez-It Bowl.
Cheez-It Bowl was like a food group for me.
That's like, you just dump them in there and you just zone out.
You just forget they're there while you're eating all of them.
That's rock solid.
I would not change my branding away from Cheez-It Bowl.
That's evocative.
That's a good day.
I don't know, man.
I got to go Pop Tart.
If we're going Pop Tarts versus Cheez-It's.
Yeah?
I'm going Pop Tarts.
All right.
Duly noted.
Oh yeah, Pop Tarts are great.
You ever had the cinnamon ones?
Do you like a cinnamon one?
I like the s'mores ones.
We've been over this.
We talked about flavor of Pop Tarts you would keep in your car console in the mail bag episode.
I've had them in my car console.
Yeah.
That was a tour thing.
That was like a thing that I would do on tour early on tour is I would buy some Pop Tarts,
usually at a truck stop or gas station or something.
Sometimes just at a convenience store and I would stash them away.
I would put them in one of these up above cabinet spots but I would stick them way in the back.
It would be a secret spot that nobody would find them and even I would forget about them.
The idea would be that at some point in the tour there would be a night where at like three in the morning and you're kind of not quite ready to retire.
The festivities are going on.
You're watching some dumb movies.
You're kind of chemically altered or whatever and it's like it would be good right now.
It's like what snacks do we have?
Do we have any good snacks?
And then you remember and it's just like, oh, you know, and then it's like, and then you get up and everybody looks like, what is he getting?
What is he getting?
And then you fucking go over there and you reach, you know, it's like you remember, it's like, oh, the light bulb goes off.
That moment, that was always like a very magical moment and you pull out the thing of Pop Tarts and everybody just goes, oh, and you just go, yeah.
It's fucking Pop Tarts.
The Pop Tart Bowl this year, the trophy was a working toaster and you could put Pop Tarts into the ball and push a button and they heat up.
I just sent you a video.
Hell yeah.
Astounding.
Practical trophy.
That's good.
I like that.
That could be the new wave trophy that does stuff.
It keeps the hardware somewhere.
You may as well have something that works.
Yeah, that's nice.
What's the name of the pod?
The Pop Tart Bowl.
The Tired brought to you by.
God, I wish.
Is it Kellogg's Pop Tarts?
No, it's Tired, the podcast, the car podcast for people who understand that cars are bad.
With your friends, Rory and Maddie and Peter coming to you from 2026.
I hope everybody had a fucking great, hope everybody's new year is off to a super killer start.
Yeah, Happy Cuban Liberation Day to all who celebrate.
Everyone who's cool.
It is the day they ran Batista fucking out of there.
See ya.
Wait.
Later, Bozo.
Na, na, na.
Yeah.
Na, na, na, na.
Hey.
Where'd Rory go?
Rory's picking up.
Oh, let's go.
My man's got the stuff.
Let's see it.
Yeah.
Rory's holding up a life magazine with my man Fidello on the cover.
Let's go.
January 19th, 1959.
That's good shit, man.
Pretty cool.
Hell yeah.
There's some really fun kind of candidates in here of like Camillo, Cienfuegos standing
on a portrait of Mrs. Batista as he phones from the Presidential Palace just occupied
by his men here.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Foot planted.
It's pretty good.
Yeah.
Yep.
The general is in.
Got to make some phone calls.
Ring ring.
It's great.
It's like when you sneak into somebody's house and you just like start making long distance
calls.
Yeah.
Break into their office in the radio station perhaps.
Yeah.
See, you can't do that in a revolution anymore.
No.
Everyone's got a cell phone.
Right.
Yeah.
The vibes aren't as good.
The landline.
I mean, the vibes are not as good for sure.
Well, you can use their IP.
There you go.
You get on their...
That's true.
Their IP address.
You can download a bunch of movies on their TV.
Yeah.
You break in.
You start torrenting from their computer.
Exactly.
You start pirating.
Pirating stuff.
I'm going to break into the...
Start torrenting all of heated rivalry right now out of my way.
What are we doing today?
We're doing talking about the year in review, the hopes for the new year.
What do we got?
Yeah.
I thought it would be fun just to talk about some...
I guess really you're supposed to do this before the new year starts.
Kind of like...
Whatever.
We busy.
But yeah, we didn't get to it.
So how about guard podcast?
We're grinding.
Right.
We make our own rules.
Yeah.
That's right.
Right.
Really, I think it would have been wrong to do a 2025 in review show while 2025 was still
happening because you don't know what's going to fucking happen.
A lot of things can happen suddenly.
You know?
We saw...
Who did we see ringing in the New Year's last night?
There were some...
I was going to ask.
Yeah.
I mean, you watched the ball drop.
Did they have any fun performances or celebrity appearances?
They had...
Ryan Seacrest was the host.
I noticed that.
Diana Ross did a medley.
Diana Ross.
She was great.
Who was 89, I think.
Wow.
Is that right?
81.
81.
But looks pristine.
Of course, yeah.
The Goo Goo Dolls were on.
Were they?
Oh, I missed that part.
I love them.
Yep.
Very unexpected, I would say.
You know, the height of their power.
Wow.
And then...
Let's see who else was on there.
Mariah Carey.
Pitbull, Lil Jon.
Pitbull!
Rick Springfield.
I got to say, both Rick Springfield...
I mean, he's at least, like, old.
Yeah.
Like really, you know, like kind of just classic of another era kind of guy.
But it's, I feel like he would, at least at one point, like, was kind of a guy who would be on something like that.
The Goo Goo Dolls, I do not understand at all.
Like, that's a fucking band from Buffalo who had, like, one hit.
They had a couple.
There was Slide, there was Iris, they had that song on the Treasure Planet soundtrack.
Okay, I missed all of these.
Four Nine Blonds, 50 Cent.
A name was also a good one.
Okay, Four Nine Blonds, for that, that's good.
Wyclef Buster Rams, T.I., who was his partner, say.
T.I. in for a while.
No way!
I didn't know that.
Yeah.
The Summer End is really good friends with Mike.
And...
That's T.I.
A bunch of people I don't know.
Oh, the girls from Demon Hunter, K-Pop, Demon Hunter.
Oh, I saw them on the, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I saw them pop up.
Yeah, and then Chapel Roan and Post Malone.
I guess those were probably the headliners.
Chance the Rapper.
I finally found a list.
Nice.
Why am I, we call it, has suddenly gotten way better.
But yeah, it was nice.
Had some steaks, had some crab.
Wow.
Yeah, it was a good time.
Nice.
Very depressing today, though.
Today is a very depressing thing.
I don't know.
Well, not...
Surprise.
You guys aren't going to believe this.
Not having a fun day, but yeah, it was like especially.
Although I did accomplish one of my goals, which is the three-car garage that sits across
from the house is the garage door openers are so old in there that you can't get a
remote for them.
No one makes a remote for them anymore.
Can't even find a new old stock remote.
So the system that we've been doing is opening the garage, the third garage bay door where
the kids keep all their toys, walking around and then walking all the way to the other
end of the garage pushing the button to open the door.
But today I installed a button just on the wall outside.
So it's a doorbell button that you just push from outside to open the door.
Just throw the wall through the front of the thing.
So yeah, I feel like we're...
I accomplished something big today.
It's not like...
You still have to get out of the car to open the garage door, which is kind of a pain in
the ass, but it's slightly less of a pain in the ass and 100% more janky and embarrassing.
But it's fine.
I don't care.
It's a little work.
I don't think it's more janky.
It's less work.
It's a quality of life improvement.
I think it's like 50% better.
Not 100% better, but it was nice.
Well, the GTI has been living in there, but it's entrance and will be a little bit easier.
Still haven't worked on the 911.
I still have the two parts.
I guess that maybe that's it.
Are we doing resolutions or are we doing reviews?
I was going to say, do we remember what our resolutions were last year?
Automotive resolutions?
I'll edit them in later, but for us not remembering.
I don't know what they were.
I don't know what we said.
I didn't really listen to the episode.
I should have.
I'm sorry.
So the resolution is to call the guy.
Okay.
That's pretty good.
And also, yeah, and I guess the other resolution is one way or another.
I think 2025 is the year that the SPG gets out of the driveway.
It's just...
I'll either get all the cars running this year or sell them.
Nice.
So all cars must run and drive this year.
I like that.
My list is from where the pod more.
I need to hit the books more, get better at audio stuff.
There's some things that I still need to really nail down that I don't feel as confident about.
It's good.
Never.
No.
I think it's fine.
I'm gonna be.
I'm pretty sure that I resolved to do something about the sob, which I haven't done.
I think I resolved also to...
I think I resolved to just clear out my whole car situation, which I didn't do any of those
things.
Some things were resolved in ways that...
Well, for instance, I think one of my resolutions was to get the sob wagon, which I'm still
technically on the hook for because New York thinks that I still own that car.
Right.
And so they won't let me uninsure it.
Right.
If I take it off the insurance, I'm still paying insurance on it, which is...
I mean, it's just like a few hundred bucks a year, but any amount of money...
I mean, it's just that's money that I'm fucking literally fleshing down the toilet that I don't
have anyway, and come to find out that that guy is out of business too.
Right.
So it's like, I'm not seeing that fucking car again.
So I just...
I need to call or just go to the DMV and just say, look, I don't have this car.
I don't have the fucking plates.
If you want to track this guy down, I'll report this car is fucking stolen because it basically
was, but I'm not paying...
I'm not fucking sending Geico any more money.
It's like, take my ass to jail, motherfuckers.
It's like, confiscate my driver's license.
I'll fuck it.
It's like, fuck you.
Was my resolution to get all the cars running?
I think it was.
I believe so.
That sounds true.
Wait.
Oh, the Jeep didn't run, but everything else ran.
There you go.
That's pretty good.
Not driving, but...
Starts up?
Yeah.
Running.
Yeah.
That's good.
Yeah.
That's success.
Per blue sky, my resolution was to promo the pod harder and support whatever my co-hosts
were doing.
I would say you kept to those resolutions.
I don't know if you want to support everything we're doing.
Yeah.
I mean, it's kind of a big commitment ahead of time before you even know what we're really
up to.
That's fine.
I'm all in.
All right.
Good.
You know me.
I'm getting crazy.
I feel good.
That's four out of five.
I would say maybe this year to actually drive the cars would be the resolution.
I like that.
I'm trying to think what the...
I guess the Jeep would be the tough one.
Although I feel like, I don't know, now that it's Dan just turning, I think we're there.
Didn't...
Yeah.
I would say another resolution, maybe either take the sailboat out this year, which I did
not do this year or saw it because if it's just going to sit in the barn, we shouldn't
have it.
Somebody else should be sailing around.
All right.
We're doing resolutions or review?
Yeah.
We're doing resolutions.
I think we've done resolutions.
I mean, I don't have any resolutions for this year.
I have resolved to not make any resolutions.
No promises.
No promises.
I believe he made one joking commitment on Tumblr, which was to get worse, which I liked.
Yeah.
Now, one of my favorite people just reblogged and just posted, in 2026, I will get worse.
I saw that was...
It's like, here, here.
Cheers.
I second that.
Yeah, I can get down with that.
Me and Victoria, we're saying we're both going to get weirder this year on Blue Sky.
And my other resolution is I will simply repeat mine from last year, which is I'm going to
prone with a pod more and do more stuff for the pod and keep yapping about whatever my
co-hosts are doing.
Yeah, that's what I got.
That's my goals.
I like that.
That's good work for me.
Yeah.
Yeah.
All right.
Review.
What do we got?
What happened this year?
Do you remember anything that happened this year?
20.
I remember a few things.
I was thinking of it in terms of like kind of big picture stuff.
I mean, there's lots of discrete things that happened, but I like to, you know, when you
step back and you're looking at a whole year.
The themes.
And now that we're no longer in it, we can see it in its wholeness.
And I think that I think that in the future that we will see 2025 as, I mean, I think
it's kind of like, I think it was just like as far as cars go, the automotive world, what
we're talking about, what our podcast is supposed to be about.
Ostensibly about.
Exactly.
I think it will be kind of like seen as a bit of a watershed year just because for a
few reasons, I do think that to me, the biggest story is just, it was the year when nobody
could pretend anymore that China just wasn't like just far and away, you know, just leading
the automotive world.
And I don't think that in 2024, that was quite understood or felt in the same way.
And I feel like it's gone from being like kind of a little bit of an outsider.
I mean, at least, you know, in kind of Western circles, being kind of an outsider perspective
to being one that I feel like is generally acknowledged as the case, you know, when you
have like, you know, Jim Farley or whoever, you know, people, I mean, it's just like everybody
from fucking Donald Trump to, you know, automotive, it's just acknowledged.
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