Best Competition Crusade Podcasts (2025)

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How to (Not) Do Marketing Wrong 1:14:31

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Vince and Adam talk about how to market your indie wargames and not make some of the same mistakes they did. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bs…

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Automakers, be prepared for China competition in U.S., Larry Dominique says 27:14

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Automakers shouldn’t count on Chinese vehicles’ exclusion from the U.S. market forever, warns Larry Dominique, previously with Stellantis and PSA North America and now president of LD Management Consulting. If automakers “don’t push for innovation and push for technology, when those gates do open, they’re going to have that much more of a gap to ca…

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Policy changes to slow EV sales but cost, charging improvements will buoy sector 22:40

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The elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, scheduled for Sept. 30, will reduce EV sales initially, but charging infrastructure improvements, supply chain efficiencies and more EV options will push the sector forward long term and open the door to more efficient vehicles across powertrains, panelists said at Automotive News Congress…

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Live Game Design Seminar and Q&A from NOVA Open 2025 1:37:16

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Vince and Adam are recorded live at their game design seminar and Q&A at NOVA Open 2025. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.soci… Tabletop Mi…

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Ralph Nader, consumer crusader, is not done yet 30:50

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Ralph Nader, a consumer advocate and a former presidential candidate, says the auto industry moved too quickly on electric vehicles and needs to devote energy to making internal combustion engine vehicles more efficient. He acknowledges his 2000 presidential campaign overshadows his crusade for automotive safety, an effort that created regulatory a…

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Ahead of IAA, Anshuman Saxena unpacks Qualcomm’s big driver-assistance ambitions 36:58

9d ago36:58

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Anshuman Saxena, vice president and head of ADAS and automated driving at Qualcomm, details the company’s long-simmering efforts to deliver driver-assistance technology on a global scale. Underway for years, those efforts will debut aboard BMW’s Neue Klasse platform during the IAA mobility showcase in Munich next month. Saxena discusses that develo…

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Is Competitive Play Needed in Indie Wargames? 56:51

15d ago56:51

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Vince and Adam discuss whether indie wargames need to focus on competitive play. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.soci… Tabletop Minions htt…

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AAA’s Greg Brannon finds traffic-jam tech struggles in real-world congestion 35:17

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Greg Brannon, director of automotive research at AAA, details the results of a new technical evaluation of traffic-jam driver-assistance technology. Researchers found it experiences a “notable event” every 9.1 minutes. He examines the differences in performance between hands-off and hands-on traffic-jam assist technology and offers automakers solut…

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Harry Campbell on how robotaxis reshape the ride-hailing business 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Harry Campbell, known in the mobility world as The Rideshare Guy, explores how an influx of new driverless deployments and self-driving partnerships are disrupting the status quo in the ride-hailing realm. He examines the new tie-up between Lucid, Nuro and Uber, and probes the latter’s widening influence in bringing robotaxis to cities across the U…

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Gen Con Has a Wargaming Problem 55:20

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Vince and Adam talk about the lack of wargames (especially indie wargames) at Gen Con and what could be done about it. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammer…

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EV policy rollbacks could threaten U.S. global competitiveness, says Biden-era charging leader Gabe Klein 36:57

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Gabe Klein, who led the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation under President Joe Biden, warns that the Trump administration’s reversal of federal EV incentives and emissions rules could devastate the nation’s ability to compete globally, especially with China. In this episode, Klein breaks down the Joint Office’s role in accelerating priv…

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Plus CEO David Liu on global growth and going public 34:31

2M ago34:31

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David Liu, CEO of automated-driving tech company Plus, discusses how $300 million in proceeds from an expected SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX will fund the company’s next phase of growth. He details ongoing partnerships with Volkswagen’s Traton Group, Hyundai and Iveco, and underscores the company’s vision for rolling out autonomous tru…

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Digging Into Trench Crusade 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

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Vince and Adam talk about the indie game Trench Crusade - what it is and why it was so successful on Kickstarter. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekl…

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Kurt Kelty breaks down GM’s EV battery strategy 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion and sustainability at General Motors, discusses a flurry of recent battery developments that underscore the automaker’s long-term electric vehicle outlook. They include a new foray into energy storage systems alongside Redwood Materials, for which GM will provide both new and second-life batteries, …

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Factorial Energy’s Siyu Huang on bringing solid-state batteries from the lab to roads 40:28

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Siyu Huang, founder and CEO of Factorial Energy, provides updates on the company’s ongoing work with Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai, and details the company’s efforts in developing solid-state batteries that allow for much faster electric vehicle charging times. She discusses what the end of federal tax credits will mean for EV sales and the…

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Don't Make Game Publishing Your Job 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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Vince and Adam talk about how you shouldn't try to make indie game publishing your "job." Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.soci… Tabletop Mi…

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Redwood Materials’ Cal Lankton Gives Old EV Batteries New Life 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Lankton, chief commercial officer at Redwood Materials, details why the company just opened its Redwood Energy business unit and how it is repurposing used electric-vehicle batteries in energy storage systems. He discusses Redwood’s first major project, a system that utilizes more than 700 used EV battery packs that’s already the largest microgrid …

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Michael Dunne shares China’s playbook for automotive supremacy 44:49

3M ago44:49

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Michael Dunne, CEO and founder of advisory firm Dunne Insights, details how Chinese automotive startups like BYD asserted dominance over Detroit’s legacy carmakers. He explores Ford CEO Jim Farley’s effusive praise of Chinese automakers during the recent Aspen Ideas Festival and the difficulty legacy automakers have in keeping pace with clean-sheet…

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Why Kickstarter is Awful - and Why You Might Need It 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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Vince and Adam talk about crowdfunding for indie tabletop wargames, the dangers and pitfalls, and the reasons you might still need to use it. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bs…

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Lyft off: Jeremy Bird details the ride-hailing network’s role in the robotaxi future 39:07

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Jeremy Bird, executive vice president of driver experience at Lyft, explains how the company is working with Mobileye, May Mobility and others to launch robotaxis in the near term. He explores the complementary and competitive aspects of relationships between ride-hailing networks and self-driving tech providers, and the pricing differences between…

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J.D. Power’s Kathleen Rizk and Lisa Boor warn of driver-assist ‘identity crisis’ 41:08

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Kathleen Rizk, senior director in J.D. Power’s global automotive practice, and Lisa Boor, senior manager in the firm’s mobility benchmarking unit, address consumer confusion in the realm of driver-assist systems. They detail their latest consumer surveys, which reveal motorists do not find many driver-assist features useful and are unsure if these …

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How We Make Our Indie Wargames 1:27:47

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Vince and Adam talk about how they make indie wargames for Snarling Badger Studios - from initial idea to finished product. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warh…

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As Tesla readies for launch, Alex Roy inspects the economics behind the robotaxi business model 49:39

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From his time inside a robotaxi startup, Alex Roy knows what it really takes to build a business around self-driving technology. The venture-capital partner, business advisor, podcast host and founder of the Human Driving Association examines Tesla’s pending robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, and discusses whether robotaxis can become a profitable b…

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MIT’s Bryan Reimer proposes a rethink on highly automated driving 49:51

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The founder and co-director of MIT’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium, Bryan Reimer, says the auto industry has been distracted by the allure of highly automated driving and should place short-term focus on developing smarter collaborations between motorists and machines. Reimer further explores the nuances involved in distracted driving disc…

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Making Reign in Iron 1:04:49

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Vince and Adam talk about what went into their new game release - Reign in Iron! Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.soci… Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.soci… Tabletop Minions htt…

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LG Energy’s Bob Lee navigates toward a sustainable future for the battery industry 37:13

4M ago37:13

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Bob Lee, the North American president of LG Energy Solution, details how the ongoing tariff turmoil has both helped and hindered the company’s long-term planning efforts. He details how the company’s decision to invest in a variety of battery chemistries, produced at eight different North American factories, has brought a growing number of interest…

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Magna’s Steven Jenkins underscores why Tier 1s still matter in the age of software-defined vehicles 43:39

4M ago43:39

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Steven Jenkins, vice president of technology strategy at Magna Electronics, discusses how partnerships with the likes of Nvidia spur progress and sophistication in driver-assistance systems. Further, he explains how suppliers remain central in the commercialization of vehicles while working with tech companies and traditional automakers. Finally, h…

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A Chat With Buer Games About 1490 Doom 1:08:13

4M ago1:08:13

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Vince and Adam talk with Cody and Eric from Buer Games about their new skirmish game 1490 Doom. Check out the Gamefound at: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/buer-games/1490-doom Find out more about Buer Games at: https://www.buergames.com/ Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarl…

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Grayson Brulte sees promise and potholes ahead on the road to self-driving 38:18

4M ago38:18

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Grayson Brulte, founder and CEO of The Road to Autonomy, discusses recent developments in autonomous driving, including Sterling Anderson’s departure from Aurora for a new job at General Motors. Brulte details Aurora’s driverless launch and a short-seller report that has since detoured the self-driving truck startup. He further surveys Waymo’s prog…

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Oshkosh’s Jay Iyengar forges industrial-strength autonomy 47:59

5M ago47:59

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The executive vice president and chief technology officer at Oshkosh Corp. details the company’s efforts to infuse automated driving technology into work vehicles with niche applications. Those applications range from airport baggage trolleys to garbage trucks — and even autonomous garbage cans that bring themselves to and from the curb. Iyengar ex…