F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley
About this episode
The hosts kick off with internet car trivia and Jaguar design-boss Jerry McGovern’s messy departure/PR saga, then pivot to a big personal update: selling their Zagato 356. There’s also a deep pop-culture tech dive on Kramer’s 1973 Chevy Impala—an early experimental airbag setup—and a debate over whether “H-pattern” feel in an automatic is real or just simulation. The show then reviews Toyota’s 2026 4Runner Trail Hunter, covers a viral malfunctioning restaurant robot, and ends with Ford CEO Jim Farley on F1’s 2026 return, his Pope-delivered Explorer story, Mustang racing, and Ford’s EV strategy (hybrids, eREVs, and affordable EVs).
Jaguar
"...Jerry McGovern from Jaguar has announced he is indeed leaving..."
Jaguar is a car brand known for luxury and performance cars. Here it’s mentioned because the CEO/leadership situation at Jaguar is part of the news.
Jaguar is the British luxury and performance car brand that competes in areas like sports cars and motorsport. In this segment, Jaguar is mentioned in connection with leadership changes affecting the company’s direction.
PR handling
"...this has to be the poster child for some of the worst PR handling I've ever seen in my life. This whole thing..."
PR handling is how a company talks to the public about news. If they communicate poorly, people get confused and trust can drop.
“PR handling” refers to how a company manages public relations—especially how it communicates sensitive news like executive departures. Poor PR handling can create confusion, rumors, and reputational damage.
Ford
"Before we get too deep in the show, Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford is on. Here we are making fun of with Jerry McGovern... Zuckerman and I have decided to fund this car by selling this car."
Ford is a big car company in the US. They bring up Ford’s CEO to talk about where the company is headed.
Ford is a major American automaker and one of the largest global manufacturers. The segment frames the discussion around Ford’s CEO Jim Farley and ties it to broader topics like the company’s future direction.
Zagato
"It is our Zagato 356... One of nine from Segato."
Zagato is a well-known Italian company that makes special, limited-run car designs. Cars with Zagato bodies are often rare and collectible.
Zagato is an Italian design and coachbuilding house that’s known for limited-run, bespoke bodies and lightweight construction. In enthusiast circles, a Zagato-bodied Porsche is often treated as a collectible because of its rarity and distinctive styling.
Pebble Beach
"...we were flying down to Pebble Beach... And I had been offered this car."
Pebble Beach is a big, famous car event where collectors show and sell rare cars. Mentioning it signals this is a high-end collector-car story.
Pebble Beach is a famous luxury car event in California, known for high-end concours judging and major collector-car auctions. The segment uses it to set the context for how the car was sourced and discussed among collectors.
ballpark price ranges
"And can I ask what the ballpark price ranges? Again, for all of your questions, the Scott Rulo. It's not inexpensive. Oh, I imagine it's not."
They’re talking about rough price estimates. With rare cars, the exact price can vary, so sellers often quote a range instead of one fixed number.
“Ballpark price ranges” refers to giving approximate pricing rather than a precise number. In high-end or auction-driven car sales, buyers often ask for a range because final pricing depends on condition, provenance, and market demand.
turn-key ready
"We did this one. This is the best looking one. We picked the right color aspect with it. You need to win the wheels, everything we turn key, turn key ready to go."
“Turn-key ready” means you can buy it and drive it right away. It’s not a project that needs a bunch of work first.
“Turn-key ready” means the car is prepared and ready to use immediately, with no major work required before driving or showing. In collector-car sales, it usually implies the car is sorted mechanically and cosmetically.
seatbelts
"...like in the late 80s, early 90s of people not wearing their seatbelts that live through horrible accidents."
Seatbelts keep you from flying forward in a crash. If you don’t wear them, the crash forces can be much worse even if the car has airbags.
Seatbelts are the primary restraint system that keep occupants from moving forward during a crash. In older vehicles, not wearing them can lead to occupants striking the interior, which then determines whether airbags can help or whether injuries become severe.
airbags
"Really? Because these airbags went off and they had no idea... But the thing is like airbags today are smart... This had no sensors. This is a shotgun shell."
Airbags are safety cushions that pop out in a crash to protect your body. Newer cars control when and how they deploy, but older ones could be less precise.
Airbags are supplemental restraint systems that deploy rapidly during certain crashes to reduce head and chest impact. The discussion highlights that older airbags could deploy without the modern sensor logic that tailors deployment to crash severity and occupant position.
Porsche
"What a show we got for you, ladies and gentlemen. [968.9s] Porsche filed an interesting patent for a shifter this week that I thought was a really [972.7s] cool idea."
Porsche is a car company that makes performance sports cars. Here they’re being talked about because they filed a patent for a new kind of gear shifter.
Porsche is a German automaker known for performance cars and motorsport. In this segment, they’re mentioned as filing a patent related to a new type of gear shifter.
clutch
"You now have an H pattern with a clutch. This wouldn't be the first time that we've seen this."
A clutch is what you press to change gears in a manual car. It temporarily disconnects the engine from the wheels so you can shift without grinding.
A clutch is the mechanical connection between the engine and the transmission in a manual car. It lets you disengage power while shifting gears, then re-engage smoothly to avoid driveline shock.
PDK
"But so is the PDK. PDK is the best."
PDK is Porsche’s name for its dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’s designed to shift quickly and smoothly without you operating a clutch pedal.
PDK stands for Porsche Doppelkupplung, Porsche’s dual-clutch transmission system. It’s central to the debate because the speaker compares the “best” transmission idea to PDK and argues about offering both manual and dual-clutch.
automatic transmission
"It's still an automatic transmission. Then you're just saying, go into second, go into third, go on the fourth."
An automatic car changes gears by itself. You don’t have to press a clutch pedal to make it shift.
An automatic transmission shifts gears for you without a traditional clutch pedal. In modern cars, the shift timing is controlled by sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU).
Race deck
"This is from the site, race deck. Race deck installs in just hours. As you can see, he's not dealing with any toxic epoxy coatings or adhesive mess."
Race deck is a type of garage floor made from interlocking tiles. The pitch here is that it’s easy to install and strong enough to handle very heavy vehicles.
Race deck is a modular garage flooring system that’s marketed as quick to install and clean compared with traditional coatings. In this segment, it’s discussed in terms of load capacity for heavy vehicles.
Old Man Emu
"It's actually Old Man Emu is from the 70s. ARB is Australian off-road out for the bottom of the 90s."
Old Man Emu makes off-road suspension parts. It’s a well-known brand in Australia that helps vehicles handle rough roads better.
Old Man Emu is an Australian off-road suspension brand known for lift kits and shock absorbers designed for rough terrain. When someone says it’s “from the 70s,” they’re pointing to the brand’s long history in the off-road parts world.
ARB
"ARB is Australian off-road out for the bottom of the 90s. And the roof racks, ARB. So you get some real kit on this."
ARB is a company that makes off-road gear. People use their parts to make SUVs more capable for trails and long trips.
ARB (Air Locker) is an Australian off-road parts company best known for lockers and a wide range of expedition gear like roof racks and bull bars. In this segment, ARB is referenced as the source for roof racks and “real kit” for off-road use.
cargo space
"you can see that where Toyota puts the battery, [1652.1s] eats pretty heavily into the cargo space. [1654.9s] So there's like a, there's like a four inch kind of lump."
Cargo space is how much room you have in the back for bags, tools, or gear. If the battery takes up space, you lose some of that room.
Cargo space is the usable volume for luggage and gear, typically measured behind the rear seats and/or in the trunk. Hybrid battery placement can reduce this space, which is especially noticeable on vehicles marketed for adventure use.
air compressor
"Now it does have a built-in air compressor, which is cool. Oh, that's nice. Oh, I like that. Yeah, that's good."
Some cars have a built-in pump that can add air to tires. Off-roaders like it because they can lower tire pressure for grip, then pump it back up later.
An onboard air compressor lets the vehicle inflate tires and air up accessories without needing a separate pump. It’s especially useful for off-roading where tire pressures may be adjusted for traction and then restored for the road.
Rivian
"Yeah. Every week. Yeah. And it's, I've, you know, look, Rivian comes standard with one. It's a great feature."
Rivian is a company that makes electric trucks and SUVs. Here they’re mentioned because their vehicle includes a built-in air pump for off-road use.
Rivian is an EV and adventure-focused automaker known for trucks and SUVs designed for off-road use. In this segment, the key point is that a Rivian vehicle is described as coming standard with an onboard air compressor.
water bottle storage
"[1772.2s] You can see it has three molded pockets [1774.0s] for water bottles. [1775.4s] So, you know, you can get six water bottles [1777.4s] in the door and then there's like a, [1779.3s] there's like a, you know what I mean?"
Water bottle storage refers to dedicated compartments designed to hold bottles securely, typically in doors or center consoles. Here, the speaker describes molded door pockets that can fit multiple bottles, which improves usability during hot-weather trips.
overlanding
"[1780.6s] It's, no, it's, no, it's like, [1782.0s] if you're overlanding, it's hand, [1783.3s] like literally we were, [1784.6s] it was a hundred degrees or we were filming."
Overlanding means taking a trip where you’re out for a long time and you need to carry supplies with you. Here, they’re saying the door storage is useful for holding water bottles when you’re traveling in hot weather.
Overlanding is long-distance, self-supported travel—often off the beaten path—where you plan for comfort and supplies for days at a time. In this context, the speaker is talking about door storage designed to carry lots of water during hot-weather trips.
USB ports
"So it's just, they have handy USB ports in weird places. [1804.5s] So that's like, if you have a radar detector, you can plug it in there."
USB ports in a car let you plug in devices and power them. Here they’re saying the car has USB spots that are easy to reach for gadgets you might use while driving.
Many modern vehicles include USB ports for powering and connecting accessories. In this context, the speaker is pointing out that the ports are placed conveniently so you can plug in devices like a radar detector or a tablet.
off-road
"So if off road into your thing, is a trail hunter or a TRD Pro forerunner better than a Land Cruiser? ... He goes out in the off roads."
Off-road capability is about how well a vehicle handles unpaved terrain like trails, rocks, and mud. The conversation frames off-road as a lifestyle choice—comparing trims and discussing taking cars “outside” onto off-road routes.
recovery gear
"Brought the Rivian so that everyone says, you know, what do I need for recovery gear? [1896.0s] The best thing you need is another vehicle."
Recovery gear is stuff you bring so you can help a vehicle get unstuck if it gets in trouble. It can include towing tools, but sometimes the simplest help is having another vehicle nearby.
Recovery gear is equipment used to get a vehicle back on track after getting stuck, rolling, or otherwise becoming immobile. Common examples include tow straps, shackles, winches, and traction aids, but the speaker’s point is that having another vehicle can be the most effective “recovery” option.
roll over
"The best thing you need is another vehicle. So if this thing rolls over, they'll take you to the hospital."
A rollover is when a car flips onto its side or roof. Off-roading can increase the risk, so people plan for what to do if it happens.
A rollover is when a vehicle tips onto its side or roof, usually caused by steep angles, loss of traction, or obstacle impacts. Off-road trips often emphasize minimizing rollover risk through route choice and having support ready if it happens.
trophy truck
"[1975.8s] and have a nice little lunch and get out and bikes and ride [1978.4s] and try not to get run over by a trophy truck flying over your head."
A trophy truck is a big off-road race truck built to jump and drive fast over rough desert terrain. The speaker is saying you have to be careful because those trucks can come by really fast.
A trophy truck is a purpose-built off-road race truck designed for desert racing, typically with long-travel suspension and high ground clearance. The speaker’s “flying over your head” comment highlights how fast and loud these vehicles can be near riders.
motorcycle-only trails
"[1981.7s] What's nice about Hungry Valley too, real quick, [1983.2s] is they do have motorcycle only trails. [1985.5s] So if you're learning, you can stay on those."
Some places have trails that are only for motorcycles. That helps beginners because there are fewer surprises and it’s safer than mixing with other vehicles.
Motorcycle-only trails are designated paths meant to keep riders separated from other vehicle types. That matters for safety and for learning because traffic patterns are more predictable.
ODew
"ODew assists in accounting, marketing, inventory, HR, CRM, manufacturing, and everything in between. All right. So I guess the end is going to be all the robots."
ODew is a business software tool. It’s meant to help companies run things like inventory, customer info, and HR in one place, instead of using lots of separate programs.
ODew is presented as a software platform that helps manage business operations like accounting, marketing, inventory, HR, CRM, and manufacturing. The pitch emphasizes an “open source applications” approach and a lower cost compared with other “disconnected platforms.”
CRM
"ODew assists in accounting, marketing, inventory, HR, CRM, manufacturing, and everything in between."
CRM is software for managing customers. It helps a business keep track of who customers are and what’s happening with sales or support.
CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. It refers to software used to track and manage customer interactions—like leads, sales, and support—so a business can coordinate its customer-facing activities.
additive manufacturing
"And we're learning even more, [2526.2s] especially around additive manufacturing. [2528.9s] We've flown a lot of parts"
Additive manufacturing is 3D printing parts. It lets engineers make prototypes faster and sometimes create shapes that are difficult to make the usual way.
Additive manufacturing is 3D printing of parts using materials layered together. In motorsport and engineering, it speeds prototyping and enables complex geometries that can be hard to machine conventionally.
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