Best HW3 Podcasts (2026)

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#353: Annual Prediction Episode, w/SAFE CEO Avery Ash

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Avery Ash, CEO of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) joins to discuss what we got right & wrong 12 months ago, and weighs in with predictions for 2026. Also, CES party updates, and a special shout-out to an old friend.By Autonocast

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#352: Waymo...With Great Scale Comes Great Responsibility.

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As Waymo scales, so do the edge cases the world's biggest robotaxi fleet will encounter. Also, Ed wants to talk about Tesla, Alex doesn't, and Kirsten keeps it cool.By Autonocast

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Ep. 209 - Fin 1:50:10

15d ago1:50:10

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Join Drew, Mike, and Randy as they discuss the last year in tech, and what 2026 may have in store! Randy's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RandyNexus Published: 12-10-2025, Recorded: 12-8-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#351: Feisty Thanksgiving Discussion

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Sleepy safety drivers, scaling robotaxis, Alex thanks the Autonocast party sponsors, Ed thanks Elon for giving him something to complain about, and Kirsten thanks us for letting her be the adult in the room.By Autonocast

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Ep. 208 - From EV1 to Aptera 1:20:32

1M ago1:20:32

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Join Drew and Mike as they discuss more Tesla Service issues, the miracle EV1 discovery, and which EVs they'd be willing to be an early delivery for! Published: 11-21-2025, Recorded: 11-17-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#350: How To Fix The SAE Levels w/Bryant Walker Smith

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When is self-driving not self-driving? How do the words we use for autonomous vehicles affect safety? Professor Bryant Walker Smith talks about how the SAE levels came to be, how he hopes to improve them, and his latest paper "Self-Driving Means Self-Driving."By Autonocast

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Ep. 207 - Mike's Wild Ride 1:31:31

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Join Drew, Mike, and Randy as they discuss all the many test drives Mike took this week while getting his car serviced and weather or not Tesla will sell cybercabs with a steering wheel and pedals. Published: 11-7-2025, Recorded: 11-3-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#349: How To Make AI Useful w/MIT's Bryan Reimer

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How to cut through the BS of AI hype? What is the optimal integration of AI into work? What is the best application of AI in human driven vehicles? MIT Research Scientist Bryan Reimer is one of the Top 3 AI BS sniffers on earth, and alone in having a realistic vision of what AI can actually do for us. On this episode, Reimer discusses his new book:…

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Episode 92: Episode 92 - For HW3 Owners, What Wasn't Said During the Q3 Conference Call Speaks Volumes 14:06

2M ago14:06

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I wasn't expecting to hear much about HW3 on the conference call with Optimus, Robotaxi, and Semi being the stars of the show, well, and Energy too. But what wasn't said spoke volumes on the future of HW3 cars. See if you agree with me...

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#348: Also Bikes, Tesla HW3, Ghosts

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Will Rivian bicycle spinoff Also become the iPhone/Tesla Model S of bikes? Why is it called Also? How much was the branding agency paid? Why did a Tesla see ghosts in a cemetery? How will Tesla handle all the HW3 owners whose cars may never be driverless? Does Ed's BMW "Clownshoe" ZM3 redeem him?By Autonocast

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Ep. 206 - Tired Of Tesla 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

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Join Drew, Mike, and Randy as they discuss the new bolt, used EV prices, and Tesla tire issues Published: 10-30-2025, Recorded: 10-27-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#347: Waymo DDOS Attack, Tesla Door Handles, Wayve, 2026 CES Party Info

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Should Waymo pranksters be permabanned from the service? Will Tesla survive Ed's door handle obsession? What makes Kirsten a real journalist? Will Alex explain how to get into our 2026 CES party? Also, why AV operations will be more important than the tech itself...By Autonocast

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Ep. 205 - The Good, The Bad, and The PV 1:37:08

3M ago1:37:08

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Join Drew and Mike as they discuss new affordable bolt, the not more affordable model y, and the modular Kia PV5 Published: 10-10-2025, Recorded: 10-9-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#346: Alex Pulled Over, Sperm Racing, Waymo Rain

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Ep. 204 - Goodbye Tax Credit 1:16:22

3M ago1:16:22

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Join Drew and Mike as they discuss their wheel woes, cheaper teslas, and different approaches to making electric trucks! Published: 10-3-2025, Recorded: 10-2-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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#345: Alex Haag of Futurail

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What does an ex-Tesla, VW, and Argo AI executive do next? Take the lessons of autonomy to railroads. Futurail CEO/co-founder Alex Haag explains why rail has not yet been fully automated, how AV technology can mitigate climate change, and how Futurail's hardware/software stack unlocks value and efficiency in the world's oldest modern transportation …

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#344: Billy Thalheimer of Regent

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Regent CEO Billy Thalheimer explains why the only thing more awesome than a Lun-Class Ekranoplan is a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle that actually WORKS, with a business model to match. The cold war's coolest "plane" is back, this time with electric propulsion, flight envelope protections, airfoils, and both civilian and military applications. Can K…

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#343: Tesla's Autopilot Court Loss, AVs in The Naked Gun, A Little Zoox

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Alex reviews The Naked Gun's depiction of self-driving cars, Ed puts on his big boy shoes to explain Tesla's big loss in court, and Kirsten rolls her eyes (again) as she brings the show back to Earth. Also, a little Zoox.By Autonocast

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#342: Dave Ferguson of Nuro

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How does a multi-billion dollar self-driving startup pivot from custom autonomous delivery vehicles to L4 software licensing? Nuro co-founder/President Dave Ferguson explains their new plan, the partnership with Lucid and Uber, and why deploying the first-ever luxury robotaxi makes sense. Also, Alex Roy asks an insane question.…

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Episode 19 - WWE Evolution Review 44:24

5M ago44:24

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On this week's episode, HW3 and Maxwell are back in the studio to review WWE's Evolution PLE and the current exciting state of the Women's Division in WWE, NXT, and TNA.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#341: Boris Sofman of Bedrock Robotics

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Former Waymo self-driving truck lead and Anki co-founder Boris Sofman joins The Autonocast to talk about his new company, Bedrock Robotics, and why autonomous construction equipment might be the most important, least-hyped application of AV tech yet. Kirsten and Alex dig into why he left the public-road race, what makes construction sites a uniquel…

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Ep. 203 - Welcome Back 1:49:58

5M ago1:49:58

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Drew and Mike catch up on the past year of EV news! Published: 7-28-2025, Recorded: 7-25-2025By Tailosive Podcasts

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Episode 18 - Why Goldberg, why? 51:19

5M ago51:19

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On this weeks episode, HW3, Maxwell, and The Submission Technician discuss the latest Saturday Night's Main Event and some extremely hot takes on the career of the one and only Bill Goldberg.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#340: On The Ground In Austin 46:17

5M ago46:17

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Austin Texas was already one of the hot spots of AV activity, even before Tesla's robotaxi deployment ratched up the hype. With Ed back from a week on the ground, and Alex and Kirsten watching events there closely, the gang has a lot to discuss this week.By Autonocast

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Episode 17 - Night of Champions and Raw Reviews 50:30

6M ago50:30

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HW3, Rich Wright, and Maxwell Winnie are back in the studio to review 2025 Night of Champions from Saudi Arabia, the following Monday Night Raw, and also to discuss the possibly resurging AEW brand.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#339: Flamin' Hot Waymos and other Hot Summer Takes 45:00

6M ago45:00

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The summer heat is getting to the gang, as they discuss Tesla's attempt to go driverless in Austin and engage in the burning Waymo discourse that has been roiling the internet.By Autonocast

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Episode 16 - Worlds Collide, Money in the Bank, and RAW Reviews 1:22:57

7M ago1:22:57

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Maxwell Winnie is back, sitting in for Rich Wright, as the boys discuss what was a busy weekend in the land of WWE, with Worlds Collide, Money in the Bank, and a very eventful Monday Night RAW.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#338: The Big, Beautiful Regulatory Hack 48:15

7M ago48:15

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After a brief update about their old, unreliable cars, the gang dives into the latest effort to pre-empt local regulation of AVs, and its many implications.By Autonocast

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Episode 15 - Wrestling Entrance Music 1:05:24

7M ago1:05:24

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On this week's episode, HW3 and Rich Wright are joined by Maxwell Winnie to discuss their favorite wrestling entrance themes from the last 30+ years and their importance and place in professional wrestling.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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Episode 91: Episode 91 - 2026 Launch Series Model Y 2,000 Mile Check In, Am I Still Happy With My Purchase of MIDDY 2.0 and an Introduction to the Author of Our Latest Audiobook “Technically Tesla” 27:40

7M ago27:40

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It's been 2,000 miles, and it's time to share my impressions after an over 500 mile roadtrip that surprised me to say the least. In a word, amazing... And I include an introduction to Sean Rust, the author of our latest Audiobook production for Audible entitled "Technically Tesla".

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Episode 14 - Wrestling Industry State of the Union 1:05:41

7M ago1:05:41

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On this week's episode, Maxwell Winnie joins the team in studio to discuss the current state and prospectus of the wrestling industry as a whole, and the position of today's companies.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#337: Spring Cleaning 51:03

7M ago51:03

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Spring has sprung, and the AV sector is full of happenings. From Sterling Anderson's surprise move from Aurora to GM, to a series of recalls at Waymo and Zoox, the gang discusses the AV sector's busy spring.By Autonocast

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Episode 13 - The State of the WWE World and Undisputed Titles 37:11

7M ago37:11

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On this week's episode, the guys discuss what may lie ahead for both the WWE World and Undisputed Championships.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#336: AVs Are So Back 49:17

7M ago49:17

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This week: Aurora goes driverless, Waymo hooks up with Toyota, Uber hooks up with everyone, and the gang gathers to piece together what it all means.By Autonocast

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Episode 12 - Top 5 Intercontinental Champs 53:54

8M ago53:54

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On this week's episode, the guys give their Top 5 lists of favorite WWF/WWE Intercontinental Champions.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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Episode 11 - 1991 Royal Rumble Review 52:21

8M ago52:21

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On this week's episode, HW3, Rich, and The Submission Technician review the 1991 WWF Royal Rumble.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#335: John Harris of Harbinger 48:02

8M ago48:02

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Before co-founding the medium duty electric truck startup Harbinger, John Harris lived through some of the wildest highs and lows of the post-Tesla EV startup bubble. On this week's episode, he explains how lessons learned from those experiences shaped Harbinger, why medium-duty trucks are so ripe for electrification, how tariffs are creating new c…

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Episode 10 - The TS4L Wrestlemania Review 1:37:18

8M ago1:37:18

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The baddest guys in all of podcasting return to review everything that was Wrestlemania 41, as well as The Submission Technician's recent tag match with with ECW and WWE legend Little Guido/Nunzio.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#334: Normal Talk For Normal Times 45:13

8M ago45:13

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The gang comes together to chat about Wayve's deal with Nissan, Kodiak's decision to SPAC, China's ban on "self-driving" terminology — and of course Tesla. Plus, Alex and Kirsten commiserate on their increasingly expensive classic cars.By Autonocast

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Episode 90: Episode 90 - MIDDY 2.0 Is Home, Is She Everything I Thought She'd Be? Should You Consider a Juniper Upgrade? 21:30

9M ago21:30

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After waiting almost five years, we finally upgraded to MIDDY 2.0, our 2026 Launch Series Tesla Model Y. We tell the story of our experience and offer suggestions on whether or not you should consider upgrading too.

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Episode 9 - The TS4L Wrestlemania Preview Show 1:04:45

9M ago1:04:45

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Tune in as the guys give their Wrestlemania predictions!!!By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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#333 Reilly Brennan Returns 58:10

9M ago58:10

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Reilly Brennan, the godfather of the Autonocast and Trucks VC general partner, returns to the pod for a wide-ranging discussion on the business of robotaxis, how AVs have evolved in the past decade, his latest fund, and some surprising insights into Tesla.By Autonocast

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Episode 8 - Wrestling Rabbit Holes 55:28

9M ago55:28

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On this week's episode, the guys are in studio to discuss one of their favorite topics - pro wrestling rabbit holes!!!By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Elvis, What Happened? 45:01

9M ago45:01

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HW3 and The General return to the studio to catch up, discuss a recent interview with former Elvis bodyguard Dave Hebler, and talk about the controversial 1977 book titled "Elvis, What Happened?"By Hyland Winnie III

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#332: Gabe Sganga of Forterra 48:52

9M ago48:52

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Forterra has been around the defense and driving automation sectors for years, under names like Robotic Research. Now the firm's VP of Commercial Growth Gabe Sganga joins the show to explain Forterra's new name, new ambitions, and work bringing together new opportunities in defense and logistics.By Autonocast

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Episode 7 - Best of the Best 58:41

9M ago58:41

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On this week's episode, your resident wrestling marks (and Ric) pick their favorite (or unique) singles wrestlers and tag teams from promotions, past and present, across the world. A lot of great debates in this week's episode!!!By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King

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Episode 6 - Americans in Japan 1:06:23

9M ago1:06:23

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On this week's episode, the boys discuss the history of success of American Wrestlers in Japan, and the latest build to Wrestlemania.By HW3, Rich Wright, and Ric King