 Welcome to Open Road Podcast. Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde are the three major players of this production, which will discuss relevant issues of the day in the auto industry, from new and future products to the current direction of automakers. Both Mr. Black and Mr. White have held a variety of marketing, communications, and product roles in the auto industry. From time to time, we'll have well-informed guests willing to risk life and limb to speak the truth. As you might guess, in the auto industry those who speak the truth rather than the party line are frequently ostracized or lose their advertisingÂwhich is why you rarely get the straight story, and why we are producing these podcasts. Therefore, we will remain Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde for a long time to come.Primary Format :
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Open Road Podcast : Episode #031 (Enhanced)
Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5
OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #031 (MP3)Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5
OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #030 (Enhanced)Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster
Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla Roadster.
Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA.
The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence and Middle Easte ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #030 (MP3)Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster
Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla Roadster.
Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA.
The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence and Middle Easte ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #029 (Enhanced)Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4
And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #029 (MP3)Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4
And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #028 (Enhanced)Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3
More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #028 (MP3)Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3
More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #027 (Enhanced)Episode #027, The Bourne Identity
Mr Black and Mr Blonde are joined by the one and only, and apparently infamous, Scott Bourne, the man who created Internet radio. Scott talks about his adventures with World Class Driving, an event company that rents time in exotics. The three also discuss his new purchase, an R-class Mercedes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #027 (MP3)Episode #027, The Bourne Identity
Mr Black and Mr Blonde are joined by the one and only, and apparently infamous, Scott Bourne, the man who created Internet radio. Scott talks about his adventures with World Class Driving, an event company that rents time in exotics. The three also discuss his new purchase, an R-class Mercedes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #026 (Enhanced)Episode #026, BMW M3, Part 2
With the IS-F covered, the boys move onto the BMW M3, a brilliant technological statement.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #026 (MP3)Episode #026, BMW M3, Part 2
With the IS-F covered, the boys move onto the BMW M3, a brilliant technological statement.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #025 (Enhanced)Episode #025, Lexus IS-F, Part 1
Together again, it's the Road Dogs. Mr White has concluded his longstanding and passionate affair with a German machine tool, so Mr Black, Mr White, and Mr Blonde are on it again. Today, the Lexus IS-F, an astonishing first attempt by the company that's all about smooth, quiet refinement, and a great ownership experience. First try or not, it's a pretty amazing car. The IS-F is followed in other segments by BMW M3, BMW 135 and some ramblings about MINI Club ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #025 (MP3)Episode #025, Lexus IS-F, Part 1
Together again, it's the Road Dogs. Mr White has concluded his longstanding and passionate affair with a German machine tool, so Mr Black, Mr White, and Mr Blonde are on it again. Today, the Lexus IS-F, an astonishing first attempt by the company that's all about smooth, quiet refinement, and a great ownership experience. First try or not, it's a pretty amazing car. The IS-F is followed in other segments by BMW M3, BMW 135 and some ramblings about MINI Club ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #024 (MP3)Episode #024, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 5I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford.Whaddya think so far, Mr Blonde? For guys like us, who want cars that are both efficient and fast, Freeman's thinking holds a lot of appeal. Nothing waste, get the job done, like a hummingbird or a Cheetah. I would also ask for a healthy does of good looks and materials. You know, a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #023 (MP3)Episode #023, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 4I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. What did you think of that last part, Mr Blonde? Designers as artists and engineers rather than just taste fairy stylists. Works for me. One of the few things I miss about my time in Detroit - and man, after four years and 18 days I ran home - is the smell of the clay from the desi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #022 (MP3)Episode #022, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 3I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. In the period when I worked in Detroit, I got to attend quite a few clay reviews. And boy, you can sure tell whether or not a car is worth building. It takes just a few moments to see if somehow the car takes hold. Now, you might not understand it, but a good design makes you feel ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #021 (MP3)Episode #021, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 2I am Mr Black and we are continuing our conversation with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. Mr Blonde, let me tell you a bit about the studio, or at least what I was allowed to see. After the Cars & Coffee show, Freeman and I went to the lobby of the advanced design studio. There was a one-family 1962 Lincoln Continental on display, owned by the family of another design engineer who works for one of the Japanese advanced d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #020 (MP3)Episode #020, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 1
Iâm Mr Black and today Iâm at Cars & Coffee at the home of Fordâs
Advanced Design Center. Now that the show has broken up, Iâm sitting
down with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #019 (MP3)Episode #019, Rolls Royce, BMW, and Mini at the Detroit Auto ShowMr Black and Mr White agree not to discuss Korean products, deeming them pretty much a bore. Instead, they cover the burgeoning BMW Empire. And as you know, Southern England is historically part of Greater Bavaria. So, they discuss the Rolls convertible, the new MINI, and the 3-series convertible coupe. Mid-20th Century humor aside, all three come in for extensive praise. Best of all, more problems with dropped calls on Skype, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #018 (MP3)Episode #018, The Germans are Coming! at the Detroit Auto ShowOn to DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes, and a smattering of Panzerwagens. Chrysler is in deep shit these days, and needs yet another miracle to save itself. All Americans should be worried that the Chinese might try to buy Chrysler. Chinese ownership should do wonders for Jeep sales, don't you think? Oh, and by the way, Chrysler just inked a deal with Chery to build small cars in China. Chery is the company Malcolm Bricklin wanted ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #017 (MP3)Episode #017, The Japanese at the Detroit Auto ShowIn this segment, Mr Black and Mr White discuss the major Japanese players. Mr. Black likes the Lexus IS-F, LF-A, and Toyota offerings far more than Mr White does. Opinions on the Acura Speed Racer are similar. Honda Accord concept? Oi vey. And then they talk about the Nissan Rogue, Sentra SE-R, and others. More trouble with Skype, that dead-reliable supplier of Internet telephony.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #016 (MP3)Episode #016, GM at the Detroit Auto Show
In Part 2, Mr Black and Mr White discuss GM's unveilings, with a few sharp comments from Mr Blonde. Skype was barely functional on the day of recording, and all comments on the Cadillac CTS were lost. So, we'll coverÃïÃÂCTS the next time we record. Part 3 will cover the big Japanese unveilings. We'll end up with comments on Chrysler and various German sleds.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #015 (MP3)Episode #015, Ford at the Detroit Auto Show
After three minutes of early-morning warm-up BS about where they've been on the globe and about the auto show babe who remembered Mr Black a full 18 months after their first and only meeting--she's really gorgeous--the guys finally get around to covering the Ford show properties at Detroit.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #014 (MP3)Episode #014, Mr. White had a Rolls Royce Phantom for a long weekend. He didn't pimp any babes with it, but he did spend a lot of time at the tiller. He even shot it sitting next to a 1959 Cadillac, and the photos show you just how mammoth this car is.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #013.5 (Enhanced)Episode #013.5, GM
Mr. White visited the GM Proving Grounds to drive new product. This is a short podcast capturing his impressions.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #013.5 (MP3)Episode #013.5, GM
Mr. White visited the GM Proving Grounds to drive new product. This is a short podcast capturing his impressions.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #013 (Enhanced)Episode #013, BMW 335i Twin TurboMr. White paid a visit with BMW to drive the all-new 335i Coupe through the rolling countryside north of San Francisco. He found its twin-turbo straight six fantastic, with plenty of development room left for as much as 300 horsepower. But that lame seatbelt minder must go. BMW has once again built a winning strategy, with this car slotting nicely beneath the planned V8 M3.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #013 (MP3)Episode #013, BMW 335i Twin TurboMr. White paid a visit with BMW to drive the all-new 335i Coupe through the rolling countryside north of San Francisco. He found its twin-turbo straight six fantastic, with plenty of development room left for as much as 300 horsepower. But that lame seatbelt minder must go. BMW has once again built a winning strategy, with this car slotting nicely beneath the planned V8 M3.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #012 (Enhanced)Episode #012, Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur
Mr. Black had a Bentley Continental GT, then Continental Flying Spur and an Arnage R. Mr. White had a Flying Spur. Even Mr. Blonde got in the action with a fast drive in Mr. Black's Flying Spur. The three talk about the many strengths of the Anglo-German New Bentleys. Mr. Black holds court on the many and significant engineering, ergonomic, and performance weaknesses of the ancient Arnage, though he points out the numerous social advanta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #012 (MP3)Episode #012, Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur
Mr. Black had a Bentley Continental GT, then Continental Flying Spur and an Arnage R. Mr. White had a Flying Spur. Even Mr. Blonde got in the action with a fast drive in Mr. Black's Flying Spur. The three talk about the many strengths of the Anglo-German New Bentleys. Mr. Black holds court on the many and significant engineering, ergonomic, and performance weaknesses of the ancient Arnage, though he points out the numerous social advanta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #011 (Enhanced)Episode #011, Corvette Z06 and Stingray
Mr. Black had a Corvette ZO6 for a week. Countless burnouts, powerslides, and miles later, he discusses its phenomenal horsepower, incredible brakes, and all in all fantastic performance, but also its few major failings. Mr White steps in with questions, then gives his insider comments on the upcoming Stingray, a supercharged ZO6 meant to crush all challengers.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #011 (MP3)Episode #011, Corvette Z06 and Stingray
Mr. Black had a Corvette ZO6 for a week. Countless burnouts, powerslides, and miles later, he discusses its phenomenal horsepower, incredible brakes, and all in all fantastic performance, but also its few major failings. Mr White steps in with questions, then gives his insider comments on the upcoming Stingray, a supercharged ZO6 meant to crush all challengers.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #010 (Enhanced)Episode #010, VW Eos and VW GTIMr Black had a VW GTI for a
week. Mr. White visited the Iberian peninsula to drive the new VW Eos,
which is built in Portugal. The two discuss the relative merits of
both, with high praise for the GTI and some caveats about the social
perceptions of the Eos, a hardtop convertible that will no doubt be
branded a hairdresser's car.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #010 (MP3)Episode #010, VW Eos and VW GTIMr Black had a VW GTI for a week. Mr. White visited the Iberian peninsula to drive the new VW Eos, which is built in Portugal. The two discuss the relative merits of both, with high praise for the GTI and some caveats about the social perceptions of the Eos, a hardtop convertible that will no doubt be branded a hairdresser's car.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #009 (MP3)Episode #009, Alternative FuelsDiscussion on alternative fuels, from Mercedes Blutec to liquid hydrogen BMWs.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #008 (Enhanced)Episode #008, Sports Cars
Ferrari and Porsche at Geneva, Plus AMG and Its New Engine StrategyListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #008 (MP3)Episode #008, Sports CarsFerrari and Porsche at Geneva, Plus AMG and Its New Engine StrategyThere is no description for this file!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #007 (Enhanced)Mr Richard Black and Mr. Johnson White discuss a range of vehicles debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. Mr. Blonde tends the Wurlitzer. None of us can fucking believe it's taken so long to finish this. Too much work. Fuckin' eh. This podcasting shit takes up a lot of time. There is no description for this file!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #006 (Enhanced)Episode #006 Part 3, Final Installment on Ford
Mr. Richard Black and Mr. Johnson White conclude their discussion of the Ford MBA Company with a look at Lincoln and a brilliant engine strategy that Ford management shot down (Not Invented Here Syndrome runs rampant at Ford). Also, a look at Broncos, pickups, and B-cars.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #005 (Enhanced)Episode #005 Part 2, Second Installment on Ford. Mr. Black and Mr. White continue their discussion of the Ford Meeting Company, as always focusing on product planning and idiotic marketing decisions from the marketing mavens of Dearborn. Ford Fusion, European and US Ford Focus, the dismal Ford 500, the antique Crown Vic, and the car they should have built, the stunning Ford 427 concept vehicle.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #004 (Enhanced)Episode #004 Part 1, First Installment on Ford...
Mr. Richard Black (AKA Swingin' Richard) and Mr. Johnson White begin their discussion of the Ford Meeting Company, focusing on how to mutate the successful Mustang platform, what to do with the Ford family, a bit on Ford design, and an exploration of the vehicles that could be built from a flexible new Ranger platform.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #003 (Enhanced)2006 North American International Auto Show, AKA The Detroit Show. Commentary and Discussion. Part 3
Covers Honda Ridgeline and why it sucks, Nissan Urge Concept, 3-wheeled VW Concept, Buick Enclave SUV Concept, GM Quality, Stupid GM Designs of the Recent Past, Slamming Ford Design for Lack of Insight, Porsche Cayman S, and Audi's Diesel Le Mans race car.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #002 (Enhanced)2006 North American International Auto Show, AKA The Detroit Show. Commentary and Discussion. Part 2
Covers Jeep Wrangler and Compass, BMW M Roadster and Z4 Coupe, Lexus LS460, Mercedes GL and ML, Mercedes Branding, Maybach, North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards for Civic and Ridgeline, Pontiac Solstice.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Open Road Podcast : Episode #001 (Enhanced)2006 North American International Auto Show, AKA The Detroit Show. Commentary and Discussion. Part 1
Covers Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, Edge "CUV," Ford Reflex and Super Chief Concepts, Lincoln Debuts, Chrysler Imperial Concept, Dodge Challenger Concept, Camaro Concept, Lamborghini Miura and Gallardo, Audi S6 and S8 V10, Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin and Aston Rapide Concept.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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