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Jim Farley

Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

CEO of Ford Motor Company, credited with steering the company's performance turnaround. He has been a notable figure in automotive industry discussions, particularly regarding Ford's electric vehicle strategy, including decisions like the F-150 Lightning discontinuation and dealer management initiatives.

Episode Appearances

The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · May 7, 2026

Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman

Ford CEO who hosts the 'Drive' podcast and races cars on weekends; mentioned as example of CEO involvement in motorsports

Endurance Racing Strategy and Pit ProceduresDriver Ergonomics and Seat SetupWastegate and Turbo Diagnostics
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · May 5, 2026

Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review

Hosts 'Drive' podcast interviewing racing drivers and industry figures; mentioned as new podcast recommendation.

Replica vs. Recreation vs. Continuation vehicles—legal and philosophical distinctionsAdvanced driver monitoring systems and impaired driving prevention technologySkip-shifting racing technique and unconventional downshifting strategies
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 30, 2026

Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update

Hosts 'Drive' podcast featuring interviews with racing drivers and automotive industry figures

Dodge Durango Hellcat track performance and limitationsBrake system engineering and thermal management in performance vehiclesAutonomous vehicle decision-making and traffic interaction
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 28, 2026

Comedian Abbas Wahab

Hosts 'Drive with Jim Farley' podcast featuring automotive industry guests and racing driver interviews

EV Market Adoption and Pricing DynamicsAutonomous Vehicle Regulation and Insurance LiabilityModern Car Interior Design and Ergonomics
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 21, 2026

Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A

Launched podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley' featuring automotive industry conversations

Competition racing license acquisition and track driving instruction methodologiesDodge Charger 6-pack twin-turbo performance and GT car positioningSkip Barber vs Spring Mountain racing schools comparison
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 16, 2026

Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft

Ford CEO and amateur race driver; hosts 'Drive' podcast featuring automotive industry figures

1980s Motorsport Drug Smuggling NetworksSupercar Market Valuation and FinancializationManual Transmission Collectibility Premium
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 15, 2026

Why LA is the Car Capital of the World

Ford CEO launching season 4 of 'Drive' podcast; discussed driving the Pope in Vatican Explorer

Los Angeles automotive history and the Erie-Sturgis motorless carriage (1895-1897)Beverly Hills Speedway and its role in establishing Beverly Hills as a luxury destinationTransition from mass transit capital to car-dependent city (1920s-1950s)
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 14, 2026

Vaughn Gittin Jr - Full of Surprises

Mentioned as racing driver CEO who hosts podcast and supports RTR collaboration projects

RTR Mustang Spec Series Development and Production StrategyFord Collaboration Vehicles and Eco-Boost Performance TuningFormula Drift Evolution and Modern Competition Standards
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 9, 2026

M2 CS Review; A Bad Car that Changed History?

Hosts 'Drive with Jim Farley' podcast featuring racing drivers and automotive industry discussions

Dyno Testing Accuracy and Weather Correction FactorsBMW M2 CS Performance Review and Track TestingSteering Feel in Modern Performance Cars
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 8, 2026

Why Automakers DON'T Make Cars for You Anymore

Sister podcast host; discussed Pope Ford Explorer delivery story and upcoming season guests

Hypercar manufacturing economics and marginsAutomaker product line strategy and market segmentationToyota Land Cruiser 250 redesign and positioning
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 7, 2026

Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project

Hosts 'Drive' podcast interviewing racing drivers and industry figures; is himself a weekend race car driver

Aston Martin Vantage S performance and handling refinementFord GT Mark IV Nürburgring lap record and gasoline hypercar competitivenessExotic car ownership and maintenance (service intervals, mileage vs. time-based servicing)
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 2, 2026

Brett Berk

Launching new podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley'; racing driver and potential source for heritage collection access

Luxury automotive market segmentation and billionaire targetingIncome inequality's impact on automotive enthusiast cultureNaturally aspirated engine preservation in electrified market
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 1, 2026

McLaren's Entry Level Car Costs $255,000?!

Guest on Spike's show promoting new season of Drive podcast; shared Pope stories

McLaren Artura specifications and market positioningClassic car emission exemption legislation (California)Luxury watch crime and money laundering
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026

The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive

Hosts 'Drive with Jim Farley' podcast; praised for being racing driver CEO

Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar engineering and performanceHybrid tri-motor powertrain technology and torque vectoring systemsCarbon fiber monocoque construction and manufacturing
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Mar 25, 2026

F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley

Discusses F1 partnership, Mustang racing, EV strategy, Pope Explorer delivery, and new Drive podcast season

Formula One partnership strategy and technology transferEV market adoption rates and regional variations (US 5%, Europe 25%, China 16% global)Chinese automotive industry export dominance and localization strategy
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3 Takeaways™

3 Takeaways™ · Mar 24, 2026

Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294)

Publicly discussed Tesla's wiring harness innovation advantage, noting non-automotive background enabled weight reduction Ford missed.

Five-step algorithm for innovation and manufacturingFirst-principles thinking and requirement questioningProcess simplification and friction reduction
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Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer

Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Feb 27, 2026

Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 2/26/26

Ford Motor CEO credited with turning around company performance

Algorithmic Trading Programs and Market MechanicsAI Disruption of Enterprise Software Business ModelsRegulated Industry Moats Against AI Competition
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Feb 11, 2026

The 2026 BMW M2 CS Costs HOW Much?!

Ford CEO mentioned as concerned about Chinese EV competition and market disruption

2026 BMW M2 CS Pricing and SpecificationsAutonomous Vehicle Safety Oversight and RegulationChinese EV Market Expansion to North America
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Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast

Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

34: Polling on Chinese EVs; Partisan Gap Shrinking; New CA Tax Credit with Mike Murphy

Ford leadership; Murphy recommended highlighting Grapone Ford as model dealer at dealer meetings

Republican EV adoption and partisan messaging strategyCalifornia state EV tax credit design and implementationDealer incentive structures and franchise economics
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 14, 2026

David McWilliams (on the history of money)

Friend of the pod; Dax meeting him in Detroit for Red Bull race car unveiling

History of Money and Monetary SystemsTrust as Economic FoundationHyperinflation and Currency Collapse
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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Dec 19, 2025

Mercedes Unimog Returns! New Porsche Cayman? Can Nissan Save Itself?

Ford CEO announcing F-150 Lightning cancellation and pivot to plug-in hybrids; public advocate for EV strategy shift

EV Mandate Rollback and Regulatory ChangesPlug-in Hybrid Strategy PivotInternal Combustion Engine Future in Luxury/Performance Segments
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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind

Ford CEO; announced F-150 Lightning discontinuation with 'customer-driven shift' statement

Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold specifications and real-world usabilityFoldable phone hardware engineering and crease mitigationEV adoption rates and government incentive impact on sales
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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Nov 21, 2025

WhistlinDiesel Arrest, Koenigsegg Chaos, and the New Honda Prelude Costs How Much?!

Ford CEO responsible for decision to discontinue Focus hatchback globally

Montana License Plate Tax Evasion EnforcementLicense Plate Reader Technology and PrivacyState Vehicle Registration Laws and Reciprocity
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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Oct 17, 2025

Ferrari Stock Drops, Audi G Wagon Coming? Mercedes Copies Jaguar?

Identified as most enthusiast CEO; hosts expressed interest in interviewing him

Ferrari EV Strategy and Stock PerformanceElectric Vehicle Sales Forecasts and Market ResistanceConcept Car to Production Gap
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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Oct 3, 2025

The Next Miata Might Be a Toyota? EV Tax Credit Killed, End of Cheap Electric Cars?

Advocating for continued EV battery manufacturing incentives despite consumer tax credit elimination

Federal EV Tax Credit EliminationLuxury Sedan Market DeclineMazda-Toyota Sports Car Partnership
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