Ford Motor Company
Mentioned in 48 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Ford Motor Company A major American automotive manufacturer historically known for pioneering mass production techniques through Henry Ford's Model T and River Rouge plant, which became a global model for factory design. Podcasts reference Ford across business history, current economic policy impacts (tariffs, EV strategy, and EU market challenges), and recent corporate developments including EV business losses, Kentucky battery plant operations, and the Mustang lineup. The company also appears in crime-related podcasts regarding vehicle specifications and financing, and serves as a case study in entrepreneurship and leadership recruitment discussions.
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The Ramsey Show · May 13, 2026
When Life Hits Hard, Stay Focused on What You Can Control
“Referenced as example of auto manufacturer profiting from consumer car payment debt cycles”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · May 11, 2026
#1 Executive Coach: Leadership Lessons from Coaching the World’s Best CEOs | Marshall Goldsmith | Motivation | E39
“Company where Alan Mulally applied Goldsmith's coaching during financial crisis, stock rose from $1 to $18”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 7, 2026
#2495 - Tim Burchett
“Referenced in discussion of technology advancement and knowledge gaps across time periods”
The Smoking Tire · May 5, 2026
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review
“CEO Jim Farley hosts 'Drive' podcast featuring interviews with racing drivers and industry figures; mentioned as new listening recommendation.”
Today, Explained · May 1, 2026
The burnout economy
“Historical reference: introduced the five-day work week 100 years ago to reduce worker exhaustion and improve productivity”
Bloomberg Intelligence · Apr 28, 2026
GM Warns ‘Across the Board’ Inflation to Put a Damper on Profit
“F-150 pickup truck sales expected to benefit from GM's positive trajectory; facing aluminum supply delays from Novelis plant fire”
PBD Podcast · Apr 27, 2026
WHCD Shooting + Cole Allen's Manifesto | PBD #785
“Historical example of founder losing control of charitable foundation; trustees shifted mission away from Michigan focus”
WSJ Tech News Briefing · Apr 24, 2026
TNB Tech Minute: Ford Discussed Bringing Chinese Tech to America With Automaker Geely
“Held stalled discussions with Geely about U.S. partnership; now focused on European technology and manufacturing collaboration”
Entrepreneur Kids Legacy Show - Family Motivation, Business Boss Babies, Inspirational Speakers and Healthy fun food · Apr 15, 2026
The Power of Consistency! (Business Legacy Series)
“Post-roll advertisement featuring Ford F-150, Mustang, and Bronco vehicles with motivational messaging about capability”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 14, 2026
Vaughn Gittin Jr - Full of Surprises
“Primary OEM partner for RTR Mustang and Bronco production vehicles; co-developing performance variants”
Acquired · Apr 13, 2026
Ferrari
“Attempted to acquire Ferrari in 1963; later competed against Ferrari at Le Mans 1966 with GT40 program”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 13, 2026
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America — From Colonies to Global Power 🇺🇸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Henry Ford's assembly line made automobiles affordable for ordinary families, transforming American life”
Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives) · Apr 12, 2026
Episode 664 - Your Lyon Eyes (Jeff Regan, Investigator)
“Sponsor advertising new Ford vehicles with emphasis on comfort, performance, economy, and V8 engine options”
Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · Apr 2, 2026
How Marie Curie Changed History Forever | Boring History For Sleep
“Pioneer of assembly line manufacturing and the $5 daily wage, revolutionizing industrial production and worker compensation”
Spike's Car Radio · Mar 25, 2026
F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley
“CEO Jim Farley discusses F1 partnership, Mustang Dark Horse SC, hybrid strategy, affordable EV program, and Explorer production”
TBPN · Mar 21, 2026
Bezos' $100B AI Plan, Nvida Chip Smuggling, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Discussed as potential acquisition target for Bezos' manufacturing fund”
Everything Everywhere Daily · Mar 11, 2026
The Harlem Renaissance
“Henry Ford's plant in Detroit offered $5 daily wages that attracted Black migrants from the South during the Great Migration”
Crime Junkie · Mar 9, 2026
INFAMOUS: Mr. Cruel
“Target of major heist by career criminal Alfie Gay, mentioned in context of suspect background”
48 Hours · Mar 5, 2026
Grapes of Wrath
“Had civil judgment lien against Robert Dahl for unpaid debt related to vehicle financing”
Just A Moment · Mar 2, 2026
Conquering Everest - Alison Levine
“Primary sponsor of the first American Women's Mount Everest expedition in 2002”
Jocko Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
529: Firebase Kate Was Under Siege, Surrounded, Outgunned. With Capt. Bill "Hawk" Albracht
“Albrecht worked as manager of executive operations and security for Ford leadership (2001-2005) before company downsizing”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026
It's From Bangin' That Green Girl
“Referenced as major company affected by tariff policy alongside Chevrolet and Apple”
Irregular Warfare Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Preserving the American Edge: Revitalizing the Defense Industrial Base
“Being brought into Army modernization efforts; represents commercial manufacturing capacity outside traditional defense base”
BigDeal · Feb 19, 2026
#122 Inside the Minds of the Most Successful Founders | David Senra
“Henry Ford's single-idea obsession with mass production; example of founder with one clear mission”
Dateline NBC · Feb 16, 2026
The Girl in the Blue Mustang - Ep. 1: Michelle's Last Day
“Referenced regarding vehicle door lock specifications on Michelle's blue Mustang that affected crime scene access”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 13, 2026
Why Glenn Beck Wants to Kiss EPA's Lee Zeldin | Guests: Lee Zeldin & Jeffrey Steele | 2/13/26
“F-150 trucks cited as best-selling American vehicle unable to compete in EU due to regulatory and tariff barriers”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 13, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Lee Zeldin | 2/13/26
“Referenced regarding F-150 truck sales challenges in EU due to regulatory and tariff barriers, contrasting with U.S. deregulation benefits.”
WSJ What’s News · Feb 13, 2026
The U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran Intensifies
“Reported $19.5 billion charge on EV business in December amid policy reversal and collapsing EV demand.”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 12, 2026
Lawrence: Ignoring Epstein survivors, Bondi showed a Trumpian level of heartless, soulless depravity
“Auto worker T.J. Sabula at Ford plant called Trump a pedophile protector and was reinstated without discipline”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 10, 2026
Trump Defends Racist Obama Meme & MAGA Rages Over Bad Bunny’s Spanish Halftime Show | Gov. Andy Beshear
“Stepping in to operate two major battery plants in Kentucky after partnership breakup, affecting 1,600 jobs.”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 3, 2026
Why Choosing Wisely Shapes Agency, Meaning, and Mattering | Barry Schwartz - EP 724
“Robert McNamara's career background before applying analytical management approach to Vietnam War strategy”
Sleepy History · Feb 1, 2026
The Wheel
“Manufacturer of the Model T, first mass-produced automobile with wheels; transitioned from wooden to steel-welded spoke wheels with pneumatic tires.”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
Episode #86 Featuring Alex Tarnava! The inventor of the world’s only open-cup molecular hydrogen tablet! EVERYTHING you need to know about HYDROGEN!!
“Historical reference in shareholder primacy discussion; Henry Ford's attempt to raise wages challenged by Dodge Brothers”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 26, 2026
6 Financial Rules for Greater Happiness with Dave Ramsey
“Referenced as example of company capturing consumer income through car payment obligations”
THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Jan 23, 2026
The AI Online Car Auction Drama, an Ugly Ferrari Collection & Bugatti Repair
“Announced Mustang Dark Horse SC with 5.2L supercharged V8, positioning as successor to GT500 nameplate”
Fiasco · Jan 14, 2026
From Business History: Hitler's Gift to the Hippies: The VW Beetle Story Part I
“Henry Ford's River Rouge plant served as the model for Volkswagen's factory design and mass production techniques”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 10, 2026
WWDTM: Delroy Lindo
“Jim Moilin created the fuel tank indicator arrow while working for Ford in the 1980s, now called the Moilin Arrow”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jan 10, 2026
The Skeptics Guide #1070 - Jan 10 2026
“Historical example of decision to mass-produce internal combustion vehicles over electric vehicles, shaping 120 years of automotive development”
The Entrepreneur DNA · Jan 9, 2026
Underutilized, Underpaid, Unfulfilled: The Real Reason Most Professionals Stay Stuck | Kam Dasani
“Referenced through Henry Ford quote about unreasonable men adapting the world to themselves”
The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz · Jan 7, 2026
IT'S ALL COMING UP MINIVAN
“Credited with fuel gauge arrow design innovation by James Moilen; featured in automotive design history discussion”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Episode #76 Featuring Shanna Pearson! A MASTERCLASS on ADHD! Impact of ADHD on life and relationships, Misdiagnosis of ADHD, ADHD vs. Anxiety, Recognizing ADHD signs and more!
“Cited as Fortune 500 client for Shanna's focus and goal achievement programs”
THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Dec 19, 2025
Mercedes Unimog Returns! New Porsche Cayman? Can Nissan Save Itself?
“Canceling F-150 Lightning EV, writing off $19.5B, pivoting to plug-in hybrids and extended-range EVs”
The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025
Brendan Carr is a dummy
“Canceling F-150 Lightning; pivoting to extended-range EVs with generator engines; practical solution to EV range concerns.”
The Ramsey Show · Dec 11, 2025
"My Husband Destroyed Our Finances, Should I Leave Him?"
“Criticized for predatory auto lending practices targeting young consumers with high monthly payments”
The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast · Dec 10, 2025
The Blueprint for Building a Team That Scales Without You
“Case study of CEO recruitment where Ford proactively recruited Alan Mulally rather than posting help-wanted ads”
THE ED MYLETT SHOW · Nov 18, 2025
MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 5 | The Power of Vision
“Referenced as example of visionary leadership—Henry Ford didn't ask public what they wanted, he created the car”
KILL TONY · Oct 7, 2025
#738 - JIMMY CARR + ANDREW SANTINO
“Referenced as employer of comedian Mason Bird's mother”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Sep 12, 2025
American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson
“Partner company; licenses Shelby brand for GT350 and GT500 production; collaborated on 1966 Le Mans GT40 race car development”