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Ford Motor Company
NFL
Automotive Industry
Leadership
Detroit
Motorsports
Formula One
Racing
Gronk Spike
New England Patriots
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady
Bill Belichick
Robert Kraft
Nappy Boy Automotive
Storytelling
Travel
Le Mans
Mike Rowe

Ride shotgun with Ford CEO Jim Farley as he talks to some of his favorite people about what they drive and what drives them to succeed. New episodes released every Wednesday.

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Jim Farley welcomes noted actor Tom Pelphrey (Ozark, Task) to DRIVE, discussing road trips, family, and how Pelphrey defines success. The conversation centers on separating identity from acting, how sobriety and self-reflection helped Tom stop measur... more

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In this bonus episode of DRIVE, Ford CEO Jim Farley continues his conversation with Mike Rowe about the “essential economy” and why America is increasingly vulnerable due to shortages of construction, industrial, emergency services, and skilled trade... more

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Jim Farley interviews Mike Rowe about why authenticity matters as more of life becomes “artificial,” and how his career shifted from imitation in voiceover to simply sounding like himself. Rowe recalls terrifying but invigorating “dirty jobs,” growin... more

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Jim Farley talks with Sir Chris Hoy on DRIVE to discuss improvement through failure, resilience, and finding joy while adapting to change. Hoy traces his path from BMX—first inspired by the film E.T.—to six Olympic gold medals in track cycling. Hoy a... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Pelphrey
Actor known for Ozark (Netflix) and TASK (HBO)
Actor
Episode: Tom Pelphrey on Identity, Discipline, and Loving the Work
Mike Rowe
Narrator and host of Dirty Jobs; voice actor and advocate for skilled trades
Discovery Channel, Ford
Episode: Mike Rowe on Authenticity, Dirty Jobs, and the Dignity of Hands-On Work
Sir Chris Hoy
Olympic cyclist, knighted, racer
Britain/UK
Episode: Sir Chris Hoy on Resilience and Reinvention from Olympic Gold to Le Mans
Darryl Woods
Minister, activist, former inmate
Community leader, Detroit-based advocate
Episode: Darryl Woods & Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Forgiveness, Second Chances, and The Meaning of Justice
Kym Worthy
Prosecutor, head prosecutor of Wayne County
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Episode: Darryl Woods & Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Forgiveness, Second Chances, and The Meaning of Justice
Scotty James
Australian snowboarder
Red Bull (career), Scotty James — snowboarder
Episode: Scotty James on Resilience, Rivalries, and Pursuing One Great Aim
Gabriel Iglesias
Comedian and actor
Self
Episode: Season 4 is coming March 25th!
Bryan Cranston
Actor
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Episode: Season 4 is coming March 25th!
Christina Roki
Guest (as introduced)
Self
Episode: Season 4 is coming March 25th!

Host

Jim Farley
Host of the show and CEO of Ford

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • How many CEO’s would do this?

    Jim is amazing! Great interviewer, level headed, just like one of us! Go Ford go!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry's Son
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow, Jim is a cool guy!

    I continue to be more impressed with Jim Farley, thoughtful, knowledgeable, humble, a true car guy! This podcast makes me want to buy more Ford vehicles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melodyrae67
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ev propaganda

    Started as a great premise then the first two episodes were look how great ev’s are. I want a real car podcast. Not a sales pitch

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cvulcan
    Canadaa year ago
  • Awesome

    Jim is one of us and a rare CEO with both knowledge and passion for the car industry. Kudos Jim for taking the time to do this. Huge props.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeQuardo1102
    United Statesa year ago
  • Trash

    Just like Farley. Trash.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stefanb1556
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and questions are generally high quality, with a strong emphasis on leadership and drive.
Shows strong interviewing with accountability and car enthusiasm; guests feel authentically engaged.
A few critiques note a bias toward EV messaging.
Host is knowledgeable and humble, making conversations feel relatable to a broad audience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#24
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#197
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#83
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#192
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#74
Australia/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode: Jim Farley & Mike Rowe on the Essential Economy
Q: If you were head of Ford, what should I be doing to address the essential economy, especially around trade education and apprenticeships?
Focus aggressive transparency, embed trade education within the company narrative, and fund hands-on programs that connect kids with real career pathways, while sharing authentic, customer- and employee-driven stories to illustrate impact.
Christina Roki on Building Cars, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Women in STEM
Q: What advice would you give to the CEO of Ford about supporting women in auto?
She urges ongoing conversations and visibility for women in the auto industry, plus expanding STEM programs in schools to empower the next generation.
Christina Roki on Building Cars, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Women in STEM
Q: A dream passenger on a road trip?
She envisions traveling with Matthew McConaughey, imagining a fun and engaging road trip dynamic.
Christina Roki on Building Cars, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Women in STEM
Q: Essential item that you keep in your glove box or car?
Her answer is a makeup item, with a humorous note that jump cables carry practical value for real-world car work.
Christina Roki on Building Cars, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Women in STEM
Q: Favorite car movie?
She cites Baby Driver as her favorite car movie, highlighting the blend of driving aesthetics and storytelling she admires.

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Accessible conversation that blends automotive leadership with personal drive, featuring high-profile guests from sports, entertainment, and business. Episodes emphasize performance mindset, resilience, storytelling, and leadership by example, often tying guests' passions for driving to broader career and life lessons. Notable to watch for is the mix of intimate personal anecdotes, practical leadership takeaways, and a clear enthusiasm for cars that resonates with both industry insiders and general listeners. A distinctive angle is pairing a major automotive CEO with diverse guests to explore how driving culture informs professional success and creative thinking.

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1. Tom Pelphrey
2. Mike Rowe
3. Sir Chris Hoy
4. Darryl Woods
5. Kym Worthy
6. Scotty James
7. Gabriel Iglesias
8. Bryan Cranston

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