Apr 28
Cars In Context
We’ve decided that Open Road Podcast has served its purpose as a learning tool, and it’s time to launch a more comprehensive site: Cars In Context.
Over the past year we have set up several blog sites for a range of clients, and have concluded blogging is a highly efficient platform for capturing thought and connecting with a broad audience. We also very much appreciate the flexibility of blogging: any one of us can logon at any time and post new material. There is no need to coordinate the schedules of three or four busy people to record a podcast over Skype.
Another advantage we’ve found? The ability to build links inside the text of a blog post, allowing our viewers to efficiently explore the more arcane points we might bring up. For instance, if we reference Bauhaus, we can link to an explanation of the Bauhaus design philosophy. The viewer can quickly get up to speed, then click back to the main blog post. This method fully exploits the best information already existing on the web.
Podcasting proved too labor-intensive, eating up time better spent with clients. We will produce podcasts only when the format perfectly suits the subject.
We are moving our most popular Open Road podcasts to Cars In Context, in particular the five-part interview with Freeman Thomas, boss of Ford Advanced Design. We will also bring along several of the more popular road tests, even if some of the cars are fading out of the market.
Here’s the link to www.carsincontext.us.
written by Dennis
\\ tags: Cars In Context, CiC, Open Road Podcast, ORP
May 19
Episode #031, 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman & 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.
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.30 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.m4a
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.50 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.mp3
written by Dennis
\\ tags: Clubman, Cooper, Mini, Open Road Podcast, ORP, S, Smart
May 11
Open Road Podcast
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 Eastern politics. It’s not just about the car this time.
Duration: 55:48
Size: 44.40 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.m4a
Duration: 55:48
Size: 51.20 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.mp3
written by Dennis
\\ tags: Calacanis, Jason Calacanis, Open Road Podcast, ORP, Roadster, Tesla
May 07
Open Road Podcast
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.
Duration: 21:54
Size: 19.60 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.m4a
Duration: 21:54
Size: 20.10 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.mp3
written by Dennis
\\ tags: 135i, BMW, Coupe, Open Road Podcast, ORP
Apr 15
Open Road Podcast
Episode #028, BMW M3 – Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3
More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.
Duration: 15:44
Size: 13.08 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.m4a
Duration: 15:44
Size: 14.44 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.mp3
written by Dennis
\\ tags: BMW, IS-F, Lexus, M3, Open Road Podcast, ORP
