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MotoManTV Podcast

MotoManTV Podcast
Electric Vehicles
Automotive Industry
Slate Auto
Jeff Bezos
Automobiles
American Manufacturing
Hyundai
Mercedes-Benz
Bob Lutz
Modular Design
Nissan
Cadillac
Yasa
Ford
General Motors
AI In Automotive
Automotive Content Creation
Automotive Market
Car Culture
Porsche

Welcome to the MotoManTV Podcast, the reimagined version of Inside the MotoMan Studio. Join MotoMan for in-depth conversations with the key people shaping the automotive, tech & business worlds. From CEOs and legendary designers to race car drivers, we bring you the human stories behind the cars we love along with a glimpse into the future. Subscribe for new episodes every week. For more driving a... more

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Latest Episodes

Chris Benjamin’s path to the top of automotive design was anything but straightforward.

Long before becoming Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors, Benjamin arrived at design school unable to properly draw a car in three dimensions, learned a painful... more

What will car collectors want when today’s roads are filled with electric, autonomous computers on wheels? According to Tommy Mica of TFLcar, the answer may be the exact opposite of a Tesla Model Y.

In this very different MotoMan podcast episode, To... more

Slate Auto has been described as a Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup building a $25,000 electric truck — but that is only part of the story.

In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Rod Copes, Slate Auto board director and employee number... more

Most car designers are supposed to follow a path.

Alfonso Albaisa did not.

Before he became the global design leader behind Nissan’s future, he was a Cuban-American kid in Miami who did not learn English until he was six or seven, dressed like Napo... more

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Recent Guests

Alfonso Albaisa
Head of global design at Nissan (guest on episode)
Nissan
Episode: He Failed Engineering. Then Ran Nissan Design | MotoMan Podcast # 025
Greg Tada
Motorcycle designer with experience at Piaggio (Aprilia, Moto Guzzi) and Polaris/Indian, former Kawasaki designer
Piaggio / Polaris / Kawasaki
Episode: Why Designing Motorcycles Is Harder Than Cars | MotoMan Podcast # 024
Tim Woolmer
YASA founder and CTO
YASA (Mercedes-Benz subsidiary)
Episode: Why AMG Bought This Secret EV Tech | MotoMan Podcast # 023
Read Choi
Creator known for short-form strategy and inspirational storytelling
Read Choi (individual)
Episode: How A Homeless Kid Cracked The Game • Read Choi | MotoMan Podcast # 022
Mike Sweers
Chief Engineer at Toyota North America (Truck Group)
Toyota
Episode: They Wanted to Cancel the Tundra. This Man Stopped Them.
Dave Kinney
Founder and Publisher of Hagerty Price Guide
Hagerty
Episode: The Man Who Decides What Cars Are Worth | MotoMan Podcast #019
Dr. Philipp Skogstad
Executive leader in automotive R&D and former SAP leader with a focus on engineering design and innovation
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America; SAP
Episode: Hacking Mercedes: From DIY Car Internet to CEO of R&D | MotoMan Podcast #018
Ron Fellows
Canadian race car driver, Corvette Racing veteran
Corvette Racing, Sunoco Canada, McKinsey Financial (sponsorships)
Episode: I Was 24, Broke, and 50k in Debt: How I Became a Corvette Legend | MotoMan Podcast #016
Simon Sproule
Automotive communications executive with roles across Ford, PAG, Nissan, Aston Martin, and Aston Martin; later head of global communications for Nissan's Alliance and brief stint at Tesla
Former Nissan/Alliance communications chief; former PAG and Aston Martin executive
Episode: Inside Tesla Before the World Caught On | MotoMan Podcast #015

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MotoMan
Host of the MotoManTV Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Insight…And a Few Chuckles

    THE podcast for car guys…And anyone who simply enjoys good stories. Fascinating views behind the curtains of the auto industry. Listen to one episode…Bet you’ll binge the whole series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob from The City
    United States2 months ago
  • Hugh

    Super show… most interesting people…I love cars and this podcast has given me terrific insight on the personalities who have impacted what I get to drive

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hugh loves cars
    United States8 months ago
  • George adds an informed perspective to automotive podcasts.

    Great perspective and analysis. More jack baruth guest appearances!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick 2010
    United States9 months ago
  • Depth of content and character

    Refreshing discussion of faith, depth of conversation, breadth of content, and genuinely interesting guests make this more than just a podcast about cars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuckable
    United States10 months ago
  • Intellectual conversation

    Just found this platform and am hooked. George is a great interviewer and his choice of guests so far has been very informative and entertaining. Wish more stuff like this was available.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jody Purvis
    United States10 months ago

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Host asks engaging questions that uncover practical takeaways for fans and pros.
Guests are high-caliber and bring real industry insight.
Shows deep automotive knowledge with thoughtful questions.
Listeners appreciate the mix of engineering, design, and business perspectives.
Faith and personal journey elements add depth beyond car talk.

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Why Designing Motorcycles Is Harder Than Cars | MotoMan Podcast # 024
Q: Why is design work for motorcycles more constrained than for cars when it comes to producing new ideas?
Budgets are smaller, defining lanes are clearer, and safety concerns are higher due to the inherent risk of riding—these factors make production-ready innovations tougher to push through.
Why Designing Motorcycles Is Harder Than Cars | MotoMan Podcast # 024
Q: How does plan view influence motorcycle design compared to side or front views?
The plan view is crucial because it shapes the rider's interior sense of space and proportion, affecting reach, tank width, and overall ergonomics, which are central to how the bike feels when ridden.
Why Designing Motorcycles Is Harder Than Cars | MotoMan Podcast # 024
Q: What was the overarching goal when reviving the Indian Motorcycle brand under Polaris?
To honor the heritage and elevate it, not sanitize or erase the brand's past, ensuring the design preserves character while giving fans a refreshed yet recognizable identity.
They Wanted to Cancel the Tundra. This Man Stopped Them.
Q: What three pillars justified keeping the full-size truck in the lineup along with the smaller models?
First, a full product lineup is necessary to cover the full-size segment; second, the truck serves specific customer segments like snowbirds needing towing capacity; third, preserving the heritage and brand identity surrounding Toyota trucks.
The Ex-Tesla Executive Building the EV Porsche Refuses to Make | MotoMan Podcast # 021
Q: What is Longbow and what is its overarching philosophy for the Speedster project?
Longbow is positioned as a lightweight, driver-focused electric sports car company that eschews screens and SUVs, aiming for a pure driving experience. The Speedster emphasizes a low, central battery layout to keep weight low and the floor compact, with VR-driven design and UK-based, hand-built assembly to maintain quality at ultra-low volumes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MotoManTV Podcast

What is MotoManTV Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive automotive interview show that centers on leaders, designers, engineers, racers, and founders shaping the industry—covering everything from EV strategy and software to branding, manufacturing, and racing culture. Conversations often explore career journeys, leadership lessons, and the human side of building iconic cars and brands, with a strong emphasis on practical insights for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Unique angles include hands-on engineering storytelling, startup dynamics in high-performance segments, and candid reflections on the evolving hardware/software balance in modern vehicles. This mix makes it helpful for listeners who want actionable takeaways on innovation, leadership, product development, and... more

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3. Tim Woolmer
4. Read Choi
5. Mike Sweers
6. Dave Kinney
7. Dr. Philipp Skogstad
8. Ron Fellows

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