This week, Shift reveals the disconnect between professional drivers/racing drivers and the mainstream media, why he decided to get on YouTube and other similar platforms, how social media fails to cultivate a constructive space for newcomers to learn about performance driving, the misrepresentation of good driving from car journalists and influencers, what emboldens young people to drive recklessly on public roads, the need for manufacturer-backed programs to incorporate qualified professional drivers into today's marketing space, the underappreciation for racing drivers, the overall lack of career opportunities in the car industry, the solutions to combat reckless driving, etc. 

Shifted Perspective is a pro-driver education podcast. Aiming to bridge the gap between industry insiders and everyday car enthusiasts, Shift, a former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, analyzes and shares his unique perspective on a variety of automotive topics in a monologue form. 

Shift is the host of Shifted Perspective, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by G-Loc Brakes. 

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In this episode, Shift reveals why he considered becoming a driving instructor, why the Porsche brand was crucial for his career breakthrough, the typical career challenges people face in the automotive industry, the specific tests leading up to his hire at the Porsche Experience Center (PECLA), hidden career possibilities for newcomers in the car scene, etc.

Shifted Perspective is a pro-driver education podcast. Aiming to bridge the gap between industry insiders and everyday car enthusiasts, Shift, a former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, analyzes and shares his unique perspective on a variety of automotive topics in a monologue form. 

Shift is the host of Shifted Perspective, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/shift__robinson/.

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Reach out to Shift: 

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by G-Loc Brakes. 

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After an unexpected event forced Nate back into the car market, he found his dream car on the other side of the country. Listen in as Nate describes his wild plan to bring the car home to California.

The Used Car Files is a community-driven podcast that sets out to shine a light on the unique perspectives and experiences that drive auto enthusiasts around the world. Guided by the stories submitted from listeners, every episode will examine a particular aspect of what it means to be an auto enthusiast. We’ll deep dive across a multitude of topics that demonstrate just how fascinating this universe of gearheads and car nuts really is! So adjust your mirrors and fasten your seatbelts -- the adventure starts now!

Michael Kriskovic is the host of The Used Car Files, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/.

Submit your story to The Used Car Files: 

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Nate Ong is an entrepreneur and driving enthusiast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/nothingbeatsdriving.

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Warehouse 9, a new place to eat and drink in San Pedro, CA. 

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When Scott was searching for his first 911 in 1998, he found a seller who was willing to sell him the car without him spending a dime. Listen in as we dive into Scott’s unexpected encounter.

The Used Car Files is a community-driven podcast that sets out to shine a light on the unique perspectives and experiences that drive auto enthusiasts around the world. Guided by the stories submitted from listeners, every episode will examine a particular aspect of what it means to be an auto enthusiast. We’ll deep dive across a multitude of topics that demonstrate just how fascinating this universe of gearheads and car nuts really is! So adjust your mirrors and fasten your seatbelts -- the adventure starts now!

Michael Kriskovic is the host of The Used Car Files, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/.

Submit your story to The Used Car Files: 

[email protected].

Scott Kelly is the Vice President of the Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles, and the host of the Rennstreet Podcast.

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https://www.instagram.com/scottkelly911tt/

https://www.instagram.com/rennstreetpodcast/.

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Warehouse 9, a new place to eat and drink in San Pedro, CA. 

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Three iconic canyon photographers of the Angeles Crest Highway, Rami Garcia, Luis Sanchez, and Joseph Meadows, are in the studio this week to decode the secrets of the canyon photography ecosystem. 

In this full-length genuine conversation, Rami, Luis, and Joe share and analyze the entry points of their canyon photography journeys, location-scouting methodologies, camera settings, ways to advertise, post-production editing processes, the importance of building portfolios to sell photos, whether or not canyon photography is their full-time job, income per visit, various ways and mindsets of dealing with photo theft, the crazy stories that took place in the canyons, and a heartfelt shoutout to all of the other well-known canyon photograghers who are not present in the studio. 

Listen in on this uniquely candid discussion with three highly-regarded photographers of the LA car scene for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/ 

Rami Garcia is an automotive photographer and car enthusiast.

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https://www.instagram.com/rambos5g/

Luis Sanchez is an automotive photographer and car enthusiast.

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https://www.instagram.com/smile___no/

Joseph Meadows is an automotive photographer and car enthusiast.

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https://www.instagram.com/slowasfuki650/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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Three distinct voices from the LA car scene, Brian Kadorian, Nate Rodriguez, and Marshall Garlington, are in the studio this week to examine the various forms of prejudice against the car community from the general public, law enforcement, and car enthusiasts themselves. 

In this full-length genuine conversation, Brian, Nate, and Marshall dissect and critique the nuances behind how the police selectively enforce laws, how the general public’s mindset towards the canyons differs from that of car enthusiasts, the counterculture nature and roots of the car community, judgment amongst enthusiasts themselves, the influencer culture, dealership experience, speed limit, modifications, financial implications of having nice cars, the paradox between the car market and the law, social media algorithm’s role in shaping the car community’s image, Montana license plates, self-expression through cars, the failure of “Leno’s Law” and the underrepresentation of car enthusiasts in the lawmaking process.  

Listen in on this unhinged discussion with three active members of the LA car community for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/
https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Brian Kadorian is the LA Territory Manager for Hagerty Insurance.

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https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kadorian/

Nate Rodriguez is the founder and administrator of SoCal Canyon Carvers.

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https://www.instagram.com/nayt83/
https://www.instagram.com/official_socalcanyoncarvers/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592754544319401/?checkpoint_src=any

Marshall Garlington is a driving enthusiast and artist.

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https://www.instagram.com/calicayman/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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Three well-known touge drivers in the LA car scene, Dom Jones, Jade Wiegert, and Gen, are in the studio this week to discuss some of the main talking points of canyon driving etiquette. 

In this full-length genuine conversation, Dom, Jade, and Gen dissect the nuances behind sideshows in the canyons, showing off at/near car meets, driver’s limit, the use of turnouts, the use of high beams and horn, sharing the road with bikers and cyclists, car prep before canyon runs, uphill vs. downhill driving, parking courtesy at car meets, social interactions with strangers and their cars, dealing with various car crowds, known danger zones, touge culture differences between LA local canyons, etc.

Listen in on this candid discussion with three experienced canyon drivers in the LA car community for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 
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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Dom Jones is an LA luxury car detailer and driving enthusiast.
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https://www.instagram.com/domsgarage_/

Jade Wiegert is a driving enthusiast.
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https://www.instagram.com/s55_m2/

Gen is a driving enthusiast and car collector. 
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https://www.instagram.com/oysterrei/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 
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Sarah Fairfield and Keo Vutheikun-Hood are in the studio this week to share their experiences of being women in the automotive industry and the LA car scene. 

In this candid interview, Sarah and Keo reveal what sparked their car passions in the first place, the biggest challenges of being women in a male-dominant space, stereotypes of “women drivers,” assumptions about car ownership, the need to prove oneself against prejudice, types of women in the car scene, their relationships with men and other women at car meets, managing and balancing between friendship and flirtationship, gender expectations, dating, red flags, perceptions of non-car guys, their roles in the car community, the future of the car scene for women, etc. 

Listen in on this raw discussion with two active members of the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Sarah Fairfield is an LA-based precision/stunt driver.

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https://www.instagram.com/driveslikeagirl/

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Keo Vutheikun-Hood is the founder of OVERSPEED LA and a driving enthusiast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/lilhoodnd/

https://www.instagram.com/overspeed.la/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/

Jyoteen Majmudar, a well-known UI & UX designer, is in the studio this week to reveal the thought process and research methodologies behind the interior design of many modern cars on the road.

In this insightful interview, Jyoteen reveals how he prepared himself for a career in the automotive industry from a young age, what UI & UX design entail for cars, screens vs. buttons for car interior, the importance of use case for each brand when designing interior, consumer research methodology, risk management, future career plans, etc.   

Listen in on this informative discussion with an industry insider for a daily dose of inspiration and enlightenment! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Jyoteen Majmudar is a multidisciplinary design director with extensive experience in UX & UI, visual design, branding, and motion graphics.

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https://www.instagram.com/jyoteen/

https://jyoteen.com/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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Two canyon crash survivors, Justin Huynh and Chris Liquez, are in the studio this week to share some of the most impactful moments of their lives: what transpired during their jaw-dropping accidents and the unspoken aftermaths. 

In this emotional interview, Justin and Chris reveal the causes of their accidents, “final” thoughts during the plunge over the cliffs, immediate and lasting injuries, the wait for emergency services to arrive, financial consequences, hospital stays, online reactions to their crashes, cyberbullying, dealing with criticism and assumptions, the use of #respectthecrest, realizations about friendship and the car community, attitude shifts towards life and time, PTSD, future driving mindset, etc. 

Listen in on this raw discussion with two canyon crash survivors for a daily dose of self-reflection and life appreciation! 

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. 

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https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   

Michael Kriskovic is the co-host of the RennStreet Podcast and the organizer of Fried Eggs & Jam.

Follow him at: 

https://www.instagram.com/the.targa.chronicles/

https://www.instagram.com/rennstreetpodcast/

Justin Huynh is a car enthusiast, the owner of Pure Spirit Heritage Automotive, and a canyon crash survivor.

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jth.eclipse/

https://www.instagram.com/pure.spirit.heritage/

Chris Liquez is a car enthusiast, motorhead, and canyon crash survivor.

Follow her at: 

https://www.instagram.com/chacahut/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. 

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https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/