Best Oliver Kendall Podcasts (2025)

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TM 964 Mark Talks Tommy of Motley Crue, Maiden and More 16:00

7h ago16:00

16:00

Recorded and posted May 31, 2025 - Mark Strigl talks about stuff. Talking Metal shirts are for sale - email me if you want one - [email protected] Sign up for my email blast here: http://eepurl.com/hjKGNH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Delivering the Future with Ali Kashani of Serve Robotics 42:14

3d ago42:14

42:14

In this episode of the Ride AI Podcast, we sit down with Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics, the company bringing AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots—with googly eyes—to city streets. Ali shares the origin story behind Serve's charming, efficient bots and explains why using a two-ton car to deliver a two-pound burrito simply doesn’t …

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Inside Lyft’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy (w/ Jeremy Bird, EVP of Driver Experience) 32:42

23d ago32:42

32:42

In this episode, we explore Lyft’s evolving approach to autonomous vehicles and the future of rideshare. Rather than building its own L4 tech, Lyft is doubling down on its marketplace strengths—demand generation, rider experience, and fleet management—while teaming up with AV innovators like Mobileye. The company envisions a hybrid future where hum…

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TM 963 Wolf Hoffmann Accept 15:45

1M ago15:45

15:45

Mark Strigl interviews Wolf Hoffmann of Accept. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Navigating the Gig Economy (w/ Ryan Green of Gridwise) 44:50

1M ago44:50

44:50

In this episode of Ride AI, we dive into the fast-evolving intersection of autonomy, gig work, and delivery economics. Our guest, Gridwise founder and CEO Ryan Green, joins to discuss why autonomous vehicles won't spell the end for human gig workers — at least not yet.By Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu

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Cost Per Mile and the Road to Autonomous Trucking (w/ Xiaodi Hou of Bot Auto) 39:19

1M ago39:19

39:19

In this episode, we dive into the gritty reality of autonomous trucking with Xiaodi Hou, founder of Bot Auto, a Level 4 freight-hauling company that's rewriting the playbook on autonomy. While much of the industry chases glossy tech demos and futuristic hype, Bot Auto is quietly building a cost-efficient, scalable logistics operation—one truckload …

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The Full Spectrum Challenge of Deploying Robotaxis with Vishay Nihalani of Waymo 20:26

2M ago20:26

20:26

Today's episode is a recording of an interview from the Ride AI summit in which Vishay Nihalani of Waymo (Director of Product Management, Operations) unpacks the company’s transformation from Google’s self-driving side project into a global pioneer of autonomous mobility. From deployment strategy to global expansion, it’s a behind-the-scenes look a…

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Bringing ADAS to the Mainstream with Nimrod Nehushtan of Mobileye 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

In this episode, Ed Niedermeyer sits down with Nimrod Nehushtan, EVP of Strategy and Business Development at Mobileye, to unpack the company’s push to bring ADAS to the mainstream. From Mobileye’s new partnership with Volkswagen and Valeo—bringing hands-free Level 2+ driving to EVs priced under $30K—to the rollout of Supervision, Chauffeur, and REM…

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TM Jerry Dixon of Warrant 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

This episode is part of the 20 year anniversary run of Talking Metal. Jerry Dixon of Warrant interview. Listen to Mark Strigl celebrating classic hard rock music on SiriusXM. Want a Talking Metal t-shirt? Email me: [email protected] Currently sold out of the small size. Follow Mark on X: @strigl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Rivian, Tesla, Waymo, Uber... This Week in Autonomy News with Sophia Tung 12:22

2M ago12:22

12:22

YouTuber, writer, and coder Sophia Tung recaps the week's most important AV news, including Waymo’s big Bay Area expansion, multiple Tesla controversies, Travis Kalanick’s robotaxi regrets, Rivian’s hands-free driving debut, and more. This week’s episode is shorter than usual, but hopefully it serves as a good introduction to Sophia and her point o…

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What to Expect at the First Ride AI Summit (with Ed Niedermeyer & Timothy B. Lee) 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

The first Ride AI summit, an intimate gathering of top leaders in driving automation technology and related AI-empowered hardtech, is taking place on April 2 at Neuehouse in Hollywood, California. In this episode, our hosts, Edward Niedermeyer and Timothy B. Lee, preview the aspects of the event program they are most excited about. We already have …

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TM 960 Mark Kendall from Great White 36:38

3M ago36:38

36:38

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Talking Metal 959 Crazy Lixx 28:46

4M ago28:46

28:46

Talking Metal episode 959 - Is anyone hearing this? More content from Mark Strigl is found on SiriusXM and YouTube. Follow Strigl on X. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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End-to-End AI for Autonomy (w/ Alex Kendall of Wayve) 25:09

5M ago25:09

25:09

Alex Kendall, founder and CEO of Wayve, shares how Wayve's unique end-to-end AI approach allows their self-driving system to generalize across different countries and driving cultures—from London to California. The discussion explores how Wayve (which recently raised $1 billion from Softbank and others) combines vision, language, and action to crea…

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Aurora’s Road to Driverless Freight (with Sterling Anderson) 36:16

5M ago36:16

36:16

The AV trucking company Aurora is spending the final days of 2024 busily getting ready to start hauling freight without humans on board, a long-awaited milestone. On the eve of this potentially historic launch, our host Timothy B. Lee catches up with co-founder Sterling Anderson about the long road of technological innovation that led here. Sterlin…

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#79 - OK Election-Eve Analysis 21:43

7M ago21:43

21:43

In this election-eve episode of OK Talks, I have a look at roughly four reasons why I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that Kamala Harris will win the 2024 Presidential election.By Oliver Kendall

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#78 - Fear: Trump's Motivation And Main Offering 26:10

7M ago26:10

26:10

#78 - Fear: Trump's Motivation And Main Offering by Oliver KendallBy Oliver Kendall

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TM 958 Marc Storace of Storace & Krokus 30:30

8M ago30:30

30:30

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On Cybercab (w/ Timothy B. Lee) 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

Timothy B. Lee of the Understanding AI newsletter joins Ed Niedermeyer to unpack Tesla’s flashy robotaxi unveil.By Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu

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The Unsung Success of Parking Automation with Steer Tech’s Anuja Sonalker 27:04

8M ago27:04

27:04

In this episode of the Ride AI podcast, host Ed Niedermeyer interviews Anuja Sonalker, CEO of Steer Tech, to discuss a lesser-known success story in mobility technology. Anuja shares how Steer Tech, founded in 2016, specializes in low-speed, autonomous vehicle operations within geofenced areas like parking lots and depots. She explains that while p…

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#77 - An Eyeroll At Pro And Anti - Israel Activists Attacking The DNC 31:13

9M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode, I throw some shade at some of the latest antics from the anti-Israel movement including their attempts to mess with the Democratic National Convention, and at some in the pro-Israel community who have jumped all over a single line in President Biden's convention speech and unfairly written off Democrats as having given in to the an…

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#76 - Insert Walz Pun Here - Initial OK Take On The VP Pick 25:14

10M ago25:14

25:14

With the benefit of 24 hours to process, here is my initial off-the-cuff of the pick by Kamala Harris of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.By Oliver Kendall

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#75 - On Good Journalism, Bad Journalism, Bigotry, And Israel 42:30

10M ago42:30

42:30

In this episode, I look at a mix of topics: - Good journalism on display at the National Association of Black Journalists (and Trump's pathetic and racist behavior in response to it) - Bad journalism in the domestic press and foreign policy space (unserious coverage of the election at the expense of Democrats, biased coverage at the expense of Isra…

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#74 - On Republicans' Weird Obsession With Reproducing 15:02

10M ago15:02

15:02

In this episode, I discuss the weirdness of Republicans' obsession with having children and denigration of people who don't for whatever reason, as crystalized in the selection of JD Vance to be Trump's running mate. Views my own.By Oliver Kendall

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#73 - On The Craziest Week In Political History 30:43

10M ago30:43

30:43

In this episode, I weigh in on the decision by President Biden to withdraw from the Presidential campaign. I also give my takes on the shooting at Trump's rally, the judicial travesty wrought by the deeply corrupt Florida judge in the classified documents case, and the selection of JD Vance to be Trump's running mate. Views my own.Below is the link…

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#72 - Down Goes Bowman: Normie Dems Strike Back 33:37

11M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode, intended to come out two weeks ago, I discuss the loss in a high-profile primary of Congressman Jamaal Bowman. We have a look at the rise (and failure of the Republicans to curb) more extreme members of Congress (mostly within the GOP but also among Democrats), the comparison between Republicans and Democrats vis-à-vis this issue, …

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#71 - Implications Of A Court Gone Mad 21:41

11M ago21:41

21:41

In a ruling that has shocked most legal observers and just about everyone else, the far-right Supreme Court has ruled that a President can basically just... commit crimes. This is nuts. And it's hardly the only crazy thing this court has done lately. In this episode, I explore that, and the way in which the behavior of this court should focus the m…

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The Future of Autonomous EV Charging Robots (with Crijn Bouman) 30:57

11M ago30:57

30:57

In this episode of Ride AI, recorded live at Micromobility Europe in Amsterdam, we delve into the evolving landscape of EV charging and automation with Crijn Bouman, founder of ROCSYS. Crijn shares his extensive journey in e-mobility, starting from his university days influenced by a friend's self-built electric bike, to founding ROCSYS, a company …

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#70 - Group Therapy/Bedwetting: Half-Awake Reactions to the First Debate (W. Robert Gerrard) 33:51

11M ago33:51

33:51

Initially alarmed by the optics of the debate (boy do I hope President Biden mainlines vitamin C before the next one), I'm joined at 5:30AM Barcelona time by former Republican and current fellow Dem Abroad Robert Gerrard to provide our half-asleep reactions to the debate, and, hopefully, some counter to the doom-and-gloom narrative that's been the …

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#69 - The EU Elections: An OK Take 31:14

12M ago31:14

31:14

This past weekend, elections were held across the EU for the European Parliament, with the results showing an undeniable shift rightward. I examine what could be the reason for this outcome (digging into questions of how Europeans view immigration and security), and what it might mean. Views my own.By Oliver Kendall

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#68 - GUILTY! Trump's Manhattan Conviction And What It Could Mean 16:24

1y ago16:24

16:24

Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him. ...well, maybe not quite yet. This podcast reacts to the milestone in the seemingly endless saga of Trump's legal issues, and analyzes some of the questions raised by the former president having been found guilty of all charges in the first of the multiple trials he should be facing. Views my own.…

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#67 - Why Third Parties Haven't Succeeded And How One Could (w. Spencer Morin Reynolds) 55:40

1y ago55:40

55:40

In this episode, following up on the previous one, I'm joined by Spencer Morin Reynolds, who is an expert on third party movements and a veteran of the Forward Party. We discuss the impediments to minor parties in the US political system and why minor party Presidential campaigns at the moment are tilting at windmills, and how a what would be neces…

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Navigating Insurance & Risk in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles (with Michael Wagner) 48:26

1y ago48:26

48:26

On the latest episode of the Ride AI podcast, we dive into insurance, risk management, and driving automation with Michael Wagner, CEO of Edge Case Research. With autonomous vehicles poised to revolutionize transportation, understanding the risks and liabilities associated with this technology is paramount. Unlike traditional auto insurance, where …

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#66 - The Major Threat From Minor Parties 39:42

1y ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, I discuss the impact of minor party presidential candidates in elections within the relatively unique American electoral system, and take a look at the minor party candidates playing spoiler in this particular election year. Views my own.By Oliver Kendall

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Lessons from V1 AV (with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher) 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

The latest Ride AI podcast episode features Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, the former founder of Starsky Robotics and current founder and CEO of Polymath Robotics, discussing his experiences in the self-driving truck industry. Stefan reflects on the challenges faced by Starsky Robotics, particularly the overconfidence in machine learning and the belief in …

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#65 - Tit-For-Tat Theory, And Protests Gone Overboard 28:50

1y ago28:50

28:50

In this episode, I discuss the Israeli response to the large-scale attack on their territory by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the broader theory around escalation and deterrence. On the home front, I talk about excesses among and responses to the anti-Israel protests across US college campuses this past week, and some broader themes around how peop…

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EV Winter? (with Tyson Jominy) 45:46

1y ago45:46

45:46

On the latest episode of the Ride AI podcast, our host Ed Niedermeyer talks to Tyson Jominy, VP of Data & Analytics for J.D, Power, about the recent dynamics in the car market. They touch on COVID, the EV market, the prospect of another truck/SUV slowdown, and how these are all related. Discussion on the cyclicality of the auto industry and recent …

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Disrupting the Car (with Horace Dediu) 56:53

1y ago56:53

56:53

This week’s episode of the Ride AI podcast is a mind-meld between automotive analyst Ed Niedermeyer and tech-innovation scholar Horace Dediu about why the car industry is ripe for disruption. Their conversation is a reflection on the transformative power of past innovations like computers and phones, and the need to imagine a better future for mobi…

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#64 - Israel's War In Gaza: How Narratives Born of Flawed Coverage Undercut Peace 47:22

1y ago47:22

47:22

This episode, which should be seen as a spin-off of the last, discusses the patterns of mistakes made in the coverage of Israel's war in Gaza, and examines the consequences of those mistakes. Views my own. As mentioned in the episode, linked here is a piece by Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point John Spencer: https://www.newsweek.com/israe…

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Climbing the Slope of Enlightenment (with Mike Ramsey) 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

For the inaugural episode of the new Ride AI podcast, author and analyst Ed Niedermeyer discusses the hype and disillusionment surrounding several new mobility technologies—namely autonomous vehicles—with Mike Ramsey, a vice president at Gartner. Ramsey explains the five parts of a hype cycle, including the innovation trigger and the trough of disi…

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#63 - Rejecting Antisemitism and the Myth Of "Two Sides" In The Israel-Palestine Conflict 37:07

1y ago37:07

37:07

This episode takes apart the idea that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict can be broken down into "two sides," and discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism around the world. Views my own.By Oliver Kendall

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#62 - OK Takes April 2, 2024 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

In this episode, we cover and analyze several more events that unfolded over the last week: - The very different way in which Brazil is handling the aftermath of its version of January 6th- The star-studded Biden campaign fundraiser last week in the context of the Democrats' very real need for a huge cash advantage in order to have a fair fight - T…

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#61 - OK Takes March 25 2024 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

After the unplanned hiatus, I'm back with takes on several of the leading stories over the past week or so. In this episode, we discuss: - The nonsense scandal around the prosecutor of Trump's election interference case in Georgia- The broader issue of justice delayed when it comes Trump- The ISIS attack in Russia, what it means, and some ties to t…

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Micromobility in Europe 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Leading up to Micromobility Europe, James Gross talks the state of micromobility in Europe with Prabin Joel Jones, Founder and CEO of Mayten along with Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager, MHP – A Porsche Company who is sharing his personal views on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Shared and Owned Micromobility Prabin takes us through the Tier and Dott…

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Horace Dediu: Is Apple Done With Mobility? 56:34

1y ago56:34

56:34

Apple is reportedly exiting the car industry, focusing instead on software and mobility services. The company's decision is driven by the challenges and complexities of the automotive industry, including high costs, long product cycles, and difficulty in making significant contributions. Apple's future in mobility may lie in micromobility and smart…

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The State of the Micromobility Review Market 54:15

1+ y ago54:15

54:15

On this episode of Ride On! we are talking with Tyson Roehrkasse, the Chief Reviewer at our sister company, Ride Review. Tyson has been with us now for around 4 months and comes from a tremendous background in electric bike reviews, with the majority of his time spent working with Electric Bike Review, the OG of the ebike review space. Highlights: …

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The History of the US Bike Business with Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International 1:32:42

1+ y ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International, discusses the evolution of his family's three generations of the bicycle business from its inception in 1906 to the present day. The journey includes the transition from retail to wholesale, adapting to market trends like racing and mountain bikes, overcoming challenges during the financial crisis and COVID…

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#60 - 2023 In Review: A Bad Year For Democracy 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

31:27

Another year come and gone - one I believe will go down in the history books as not-great overall. In this episode, I look at a couple of reasons why I believe the last calendar year was bad specifically vis-à-vis the promotion and preservation of democracy, from the effective return of Trump, to the Middle East, to the war in Ukraine. Views my own…

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Bird Goes Bankrupt. What Company Will Blink Next? 1:05:51

1+ y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

In an emergency podcast episode of Ride On!, James Gross and guest Prabin Joel Jones discuss the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Bird, one of the high flying shared micromobility companies over the last 5 years.. They delve into the financial challenges and strategic missteps of Bird and other companies in the shared micromobility space, considering the b…

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The Story of Upway and Their Plan to Help You Sell or Buy a Used Electric Bike 55:21

1+ y ago55:21

55:21

Oliver Bruce is back for this episode! Upway is an innovative company in the e-bike marketplace, specializing in the refurbishment and resale of electric bikes. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, Upway has made significant strides in the e-bike industry. Toussaint Wattinne, the CEO and co-founder of Upway, along with co-founder Sté…

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