Chuck Cook Podcast

🤖🚗 Strap in! We're taking Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 for a spin through some of the trickiest real-world scenarios we could find. From sketchy U-turns to sun glare warnings, this drive has it all.

🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode live up to its name in quiet neighborhoods? What's causing the infamous "brake stabbing," and is it getting better or worse? Can FSD handle a complex, multi-lane merge right after a railroad crossing?

Here's what we cover in this drive:

✅ Testing the new speed profiles from "Mad Max" to "Sloth" and how they handle speed limits.

✅ Navigating a crazy-angled unprotected left turn that requires a 3-lane merge.

✅ Executing some questionable (but successful!) U-turns in traffic.

✅ Analyzing the constant "brake stuttering" and hesitation at intersections.

✅ Chasing a school bus to see how FSD reacts (spoiler: it got weird).

✅ A surprise disengagement in a parking lot with a maneuvering truck.

✅ Getting constant camera warnings from sun glare and what it means for the system.

🎙️ What are your thoughts on v14's performance? Drop your experiences in the comments below, and don't forget to subscribe for more deep dives! #Tesla #FSD #FullSelfDriving #EV #TechPodcast #SelfDrivingCars #AI #TeslaFSD

☕️🤖 Ever seen a self-driving car get... stubborn? On this morning's coffee run, Chuck puts Tesla's FSD to the test on a new route, tackling school zones, busy intersections, and a bizarre new "turbo roundabout." The results are NOT what you'd expect.

🤔 Why did FSD blow right through an active school zone, despite release notes claiming improvements? What happens when the car's navigation actively AVOIDS a new traffic pattern? Is the infamous FSD "brake stabbing" a real issue, or is the car just being overly cautious?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ FSD's big FAIL: Blowing through a school zone during active hours.

✅ The roundabout saga: Watching the car get completely confused and refuse to navigate a new traffic circle.

✅ Direct sunlight vs. FSD: How the system handles camera visibility warnings and keeps driving.

✅ Pedestrian interactions: Overly sensitive braking for a yard worker but smart reactions to a pedestrian who blew a kiss to the robot.

✅ A deep dive into hesitation and awkward braking at stop signs.

✅ The hilarious result of accidentally selecting "curbside" parking in a parking lot.

✅ FSD chickens out! Missing a perfect opportunity to merge into traffic.

🎙️ Chuck was stumped by the roundabout avoidance. What do you think was going on? Drop your theories in the comments and subscribe for more real-world FSD tests!

#Tesla #FSD #FullSelfDriving #EV #Tech #AI #Robotaxi #Podcast #AutonomousVehicles

🤖⚡️ Tesla's AI is cooking! We just got the brand new FSD Supervised version 14.1.3, and we're taking it for its first spin to see what's changed.

🤔 Is this just a minor polish, or are there hidden improvements under the hood? How does Mad Max mode really feel compared to Standard on this build? And when will we finally see the big 14.2 update Elon promised?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ First impressions drive of the fresh 14.1.3 software release.

✅ A real-world comparison of Mad Max vs. Standard driving profiles.

✅ Watch it nail a tricky unprotected left turn without hesitation.

✅ The inside scoop on the term "brake stabbing" and why it's a thing of the past.

✅ Debunking rumors about FSD 14.2 and the "Banish" feature.

✅ Observing buttery-smooth braking and improved decision-making.

✅ Navigating U-turns, pedestrians, and a surprise Cybertruck sighting!

🎙️ Jump in the passenger seat with us! What have you noticed in the latest FSD updates? Drop your thoughts below and don't forget to subscribe for more deep dives!

#TeslaFSD #FSDBeta #Tesla #AI #SelfDriving #ElonMusk #EV #TechPodcast

🤖⚡️ We're going full MAD MAX! Tesla just dropped FSD version 14.1.1.2 with a brand new aggressive speed profile, and we're putting it to the ultimate test in peak rush hour traffic.

🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode make the car dangerously aggressive, or just more confident? Has Tesla finally fixed the hesitant lane changes from the last update? And can it handle one of the most difficult unprotected left turns we've ever seen on camera?

Highlights from this drive:

✅ Putting the new "Mad Max" profile through its paces in heavy traffic.

✅ Witnessing an unbelievable, nail-biting unprotected left turn that took forever but was executed flawlessly.

✅ Lane change confidence is BACK! Smooth, assertive, and decisive, just like V13.

✅ Navigating complex city streets, pedestrians, and dynamic obstacles like a pro.

✅ Testing school zone speed recognition and automatic supercharger parking.

✅ The one thing it still can't handle: the dreaded thin chain test.

✅ A deep dive into how I use AI and computer vision to spot Tesla test vehicles in my neighborhood.

🎙️ What do you think of this new version? Is "Mad Max" mode something you’d use? Drop a comment below and hit subscribe for more FSD deep dives!

#Tesla #FSD #FullSelfDriving #MadMax #EV #AI #TeslaFSD #Tech #SelfDrivingCars

🐝🤔 Ever opened a hive expecting one thing and found a total mystery? This week, we're getting our hands sticky and our minds blown!

Ever found an unmarked queen where a marked one should be? What do you do when you discover a hive is trying to supersede its proven, mite-resistant queen? And how do you handle mite counts that are creeping above the threshold in your "no-treat" apiary?

📍 Highlights from this week's apiary inspection:

✅ Watch a real-time Varroa mite check using the soapy water method.

✅ The shocking discovery of a hive that secretly re-queened itself!

✅ Witness the drama of finding BOTH the marked mother queen and a new virgin queen in the same hive.

✅ Hear the "cockroach in Florida" analogy for why a zero mite count isn't always the goal.

✅ Get a close-up look at hygienic behavior like uncapping and recapping brood.

✅ Follow the tough, real-world decision to "let it ride" on colonies with high mite counts.

✅ Learn why peak mite season might be the most crucial time to test your bees' genetics.

🎙️ What would YOU have done in these situations? Drop your advice in the comments below, and don't forget to follow for more real-world beekeeping adventures!

#Beekeeping #VarroaMites #QueenBee #ApiaryLife #BackyardBeekeeping #SaveTheBees #BeekeepingPodcast

⚡️🤖 NEW FSD UPDATE! Tesla just dropped version 14.1.1 with a super-fast turnaround. We're taking it for a spin to see if they finally fixed the biggest annoyance from the last version.

🤔 Is the notorious "brake stabbing" really gone, or has Tesla just turned down the volume? What's the shocking reason I'm trading in my current car for a leased Model Y Juniper? And how does this new build handle tricky railroad crossings in direct sunlight?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ First impressions drive of the brand-new FSD 14.1.1 update.

✅ The final verdict on "brake stabbing" – is it better or just different?

✅ HUGE NEWS: The surprising decision to lease a Model Y Juniper and the financial breakdown.

✅ Watch FSD react to pedestrians, flying birds, and even a tiny squirrel!

✅ A deep dive into the new parking logic, including intelligently avoiding handicap spots.

✅ Testing the nuanced differences between Chill, Standard, and Sloth driving modes.

✅ A nail-biting, uncertain moment at a complex railroad intersection that you have to see.

🎙️ What do you think about leasing vs. buying a Tesla with this rapid tech turnover? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Don't forget to subscribe for more FSD deep dives.

#Tesla #FSD #FSDBeta #ModelY #TeslaFSD #ElectricVehicles #EV #AI #SelfDriving #TechUpdate

🤖🚗🤯 We put the new Tesla FSD v14 to the ultimate test... a Chick-fil-A drive-through! Navy pilot Charlie, a Hardware 3 owner, gets behind the wheel of a Hardware 4 car for the first time, and his reaction is priceless.

🤔 Is Hardware 4 really a giant leap forward in self-driving capability? Can a car actually order food, wait for it, and navigate a complex drive-through without human help? How does the latest software handle real-world chaos like flooded streets and tight parking lots?

Here are the highlights from this mind-blowing drive:

✅ A Navy pilot's live reaction comparing the assertive new FSD to his own Hardware 3 car.

✅ The jaw-dropping Chick-fil-A challenge: ordering, paying, and picking up food almost completely autonomously.

✅ Unpacking potential "emergent behavior" – did the AI learn the drive-through on its own?

✅ From driveway to parking spot: Testing the impressive new end-to-end parking skills.

✅ Navigating unexpected hazards like flooded roads, joggers, and emergency vehicles.

✅ Breaking down the car's new personality, from confident maneuvers to phantom brake stabs.

✅ A candid look at how close we truly are to a robotaxi future.

Listen to the full episode and drop a comment below: Would you trust your car to run errands for you? Hit subscribe for more FSD deep dives! 🎙️

#Tesla #FSD #FullSelfDriving #ModelY #EV #AI #Robotaxi #TechPodcast #Hardware4 #TeslaFSD

🤖⚡️ FSD 14.1 is FINALLY here! We're taking Tesla's most anticipated software update for its first spin to see if the long wait was worth it.

🤔 Is the new end-to-end parking feature a total game-changer? Has the driving behavior become more confident or more conservative? And what does the mysterious "Increased Attention Required" alert mean for the future of self-driving?

Highlights from our first drive:

✅ Jaw-dropping "one-shot" parking at a supercharger that puts Autopark to shame.

✅ A breakdown of the new 'Sloth,' 'Chill,' and 'Hurry' driving modes.

✅ FSD nails a tricky unprotected left turn by intelligently using the center median.

✅ Analysis of the new, more hesitant highway lane change behavior. Is it better or worse?

✅ We got the "Increased Attention Required" alert! Is this the first sign of SAE Level 3?

✅ The system parks perfectly... but in a handicap spot. We discuss the implications.

✅ It brakes for squirrels! A look at how FSD 14.1 handles small, vulnerable road users.

🎙️ What's your first impression of V14? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and subscribe so you don't miss our next deep dive!

#Tesla #FSD #FSDBeta #TeslaFSD #AI #SelfDriving #EV #TechPodcast #FirstImpressions

🐝🍁 Fall is here, but the work in the apiary is just heating up! We're diving deep into the hidden signs of the fall nectar flow, mite-fighting genetics, and some game-changing new tech for your hives.

🤔 Is a zero mite count actually a warning sign for your colony's future? Could a spotty brood pattern be a GOOD thing? And are you ready to see a brand new tool for testing your queen's hygiene in action?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ Learn to spot the fall flow in Zone 9B using hive scales and key indicator plants.

✅ Discover why one of our hives jumped from zero to TEN mites in just three weeks (and what it means for mite wash tests).

✅ Get a first look at a custom 3D-printed tool for performing a "pin-killed brood test."

✅ See the incredible results from our experimental Small Hive Beetle bait that trapped over 130 beetles!

✅ Watch a live mite check and our very first pin test on a promising mite-resistant queen.

✅ Unpack the tough decision of when to treat a hive to ensure it survives the winter.

✅ Hear our thoughts on the most dexterous beekeeping gloves we've found yet.

🎙️ Ready to get your bees prepped for the months ahead? Listen to the full episode now and let us know your biggest fall beekeeping challenge in the comments!

#Beekeeping #FallFlow #VarroaMites #QueenBreeding #HiveManagement #BeekeepingTips #SmallHiveBeetle #ApiaryLife

🚚🐝 Ever adopted a beehive sight unseen? We're on an emergency rescue mission to rehome a massive hive for a beekeeper moving across the country, and what we find inside is a real shocker!

🤔 How do you prepare to move a hive you've never inspected before? What's the best way to secure a triple-deep colony for a bumpy ride in a truck? And what happens when a seemingly healthy hive is secretly a ticking "mite bomb"?

📍 Highlights in this episode:

✅ See the complete toolkit for a successful remote hive relocation.

✅ Watch our step-by-step process for finding an unmarked queen in a huge colony.

✅ Witness the jaw-dropping results of an on-the-spot Varroa mite wash!

✅ Learn pro tips for safely dismantling and strapping down hives for transport.

✅ Discover the key questions to ask when you're taking on someone else's bees.

✅ Hear the fascinating debate on mite treatments versus natural genetic resistance.

🎙️ Listen now to join the rescue operation! What would you do with a hive like this? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #Beekeeping #HiveRescue #BeeRelocation #VarroaMites #SaveTheBees #BeekeepingTips #ApiaryLife