Electric Scooter Podcast

Enjoy the penultimate episode of the Electric Scooter Podcast because Episode 110 will be the FINAL. That's right, no more ESP after Episode 110. Scooterheads can still follow Dagwood at:https://www.youtube.com/@dagwoodstreetsAs well as the new channel featuring topics about Thailand:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGj7eoP4S5FLDdi_i3KPcw

Part two of Dagwood's interview with Jack Gillin of OKAI Scooters recorded live at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas.

Okai may be the most established scooter company selling high quality, reasonably-priced scooters that you have never heard of. Listen to Dagwood's live interview with Okai's Jack Gillin and get hip. More on Okai in upcoming episodes!

CES is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet innovators, and Dagwood did exactly that. In this episode he talks to Scooter Star Ginger on Wheels and Dualtron dealer Shannon Parker.

In addition to Tim's top scooters of 2022, Dagwood remedies the lack of a theme song for Tim's Electric and replays previous themes made for Zero to Epic, Paul Somerville and Ginger on Wheels. Listen as Tim gives his perspective on electric scooters suitable for riding in wet conditions, big guys & gals, off road bargains, city commuters and much more! Must watch:https://youtu.be/uijQn9cNHZsSource Video:https://youtu.be/53JKirOASGgShop Timothy's Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/shop/timothywest

The Electric Scooter Guide released a video of recommended scooters that cost less than US$2000. In this episode Dagwood reviews that list and gives his opinions on which scooters may fit you and your lifestyle.Credit: Audio clip "Zero to Epic" sampled "Driving" by The Conspiracyhttps://youtu.be/gukiin_qZNchttps://www.youtube.com/@EScooterGuide

Dagwood reviews two new videos from Tim West and Ginger on Wheels targeted at big guys and gals who want scooters with higher weight tolerances. Then, Dagwood covers the news on ESPN.https://youtu.be/889u7LS5Mlkhttps://youtu.be/CLeA6ezy9jYhttps://youtu.be/wylHRXpaFyI

Dagwood reviews 2 lists, one from CNET and the other from the Electric Scooter Guide. The Electric Scooter Podcast is affiliated with neither CNET nor the Electric Scooter Guide.https://electric-scooter.guide/https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-electric-scooter/

Join Dagwood as he takes a stroll down memory lane visiting Spain, plane crashes, Frankenscoots, Ginger Goo and a few of the more engaging audio clips culled from interviews over the last two years.

Two years and 100 episodes of the most popular electric scooter podcast in the world comes down to this brilliant bit of audio so put on your headphones, relax and enjoy clips from Dagwood's favorite interviews.

Dagwood continues his discussion with Inokim's designer and engineer Nimrod Sapir and Chief Technical Officer Allon Gladstone as they compare hang gliding to scooting, what it's like dealing with People's Republic of China factories and a secret Israeli technology that will be available as an option on future Inokim scooters that just might save your life.

You may not know the name of the engineer who pioneered hub motors and compact lithium batteries in electric scooters but here's your opportunity to hear the story of inventor, engineer, hang glider and electric scooter OG Nimrod Sapir! In this episode Nimrod is joined by his CTO, Allon Gladstone and they answer Dagwood's questions about the philosophy of design, tires and all things electric scooter.

A group of guys (mea culpa girls, I'll try to include the female perspective at the next roundtable) discuss all things related to the scooter lifestyle.

A scooter roundtable that includes a Fireman, a Paramedic and a Construction Magnate but no female representation! What? Dagwood drops the ball bigly by inviting a narrow, non-inclusive segment of the scooter community to talk about about the lifestyle, why it isn't for everyone and more. In the news, Yogi Steve breaks his arm and Ginger on Wheels has a new product that you MUST BUY if you ride at night.https://pevfirelight.com/

What is an Uber Scooter? Ginger On Wheels is in Vietnam and has some observations on navigating the traffic and Dagwood shares his experience riding scooters in Hanoi as well as a remote area to the southwest bordering Laos. Should Scooterheads obey the law to the detriment of their own safety and well-being and when is it okay to ride on the sidewalk?https://www.youtube.com/c/GingerOnWheels/videosScooters and skateboards are the same in the eyes of the Michigan state judicial system as electric scooters fall under "electric skateboard" laws, does that make sense?All this and an original scooter song "Scoot on by" performed by Dagwood Streets; but don't fret, the song is at the end of the episode so you can skip it if you so desire.

Unagi killed the Model Eleven after investors pumped $700,000 USD into the venture via Indiegogo. Instead, they are bringing out the Model One Voyager, an upgraded version of the Model One. Find out why in this episode.

Dagwood talks to Esteban Juarez of Z E-Scooters in Mexico City. Listen as he struggles with his crappy Spanish language "skills" and tries to figure out a way to present the audio in an interesting way.https://www.zescootersmx.com/

Para nuestros oyentes de Español les presentamos el episodio 93 en Español.https://www.zescootersmx.com/

The British media continues to put its lack of understanding of electric scooters on display

Dagwood narrowly escapes a massive earthquake to apprise you of the electric scooter situation in CDMX (Ciudad De MeXico)

Graham Conway says hybrids are preferred to fully electric vehicles but Scooter Star Tim West disagrees, find out why and hear England's news station GBN debate the pros and cons of electric scooters. SPOILER: GBN gets all their statistics from rental scooter companies and private owners are not represented.https://youtu.be/ESFvZUxhUAghttps://www.youtube.com/c/TimsElectrichttps://youtu.be/_iSBu_xs09k

In this episode Dagwood recommends YouTube scooter videos from Jimmy Chang & Ginger on Wheels as well as virtual reality (VR) videos from McLarty Films. You do not need Oculus headgear in order to watch many virtual reality videos, you can often use your smartphone or even an eight dollar Google Cardboard.https://youtu.be/Siy9FImt1DIhttps://youtu.be/JmxhWhRnB3Yhttps://youtu.be/jPFy2fPHrT8

Are PEVs and other electric vehicles as friendly to the environment as some would lead us to believe? Dagwood ensures scooterheads hear all sides of the "truth." If you are a Car Gal (or Guy) and love a certain brand you may be interested in some of the car brands that are releasing their own versions of electric scooters. All this and Electric Scooter Podcast News (ESPN).https://youtu.be/7ydFaB9ENOshttps://youtu.be/S1E8SQde5rk

More anti-Scooterhead bias in the media from Australia as well as news from the Hoosier state and a brazen scooter heist in NYC. Dagwood seems surprised when Australians journalists mimic 1930s gangster accents as they taunt scooter riders.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxmdWeLqKrMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6iXm82Jzzshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrERPHYugbo

Figuring out whether you can bring along an electric scooter on your travels can be dicey and airline rules can differ from TSA recommendations, so listen to what Dagwood and Ed the Pilot have to say on the subject.Do you have experience bringing a scooter aboard an airplane? Contact Dagwood at dagwoodstreets@gmail.com to help enlighten fellow scooterheads.Jimmy Chang buys a Rivian:https://youtu.be/pOKMpiKvypMRamier hosts ESG's "Top 5 Reasons You Should Buy an Electric Scooter":https://youtu.be/PWS5W8vqwyw

Ed the Pilot is back to talk about ways to get around town after dropping an airplane off for a client. Dagwood and Ed then compare specifications and prices on a huge list of lightweight scooters. Additionally, your "Host who eats the most roast, sometimes between toast" goes off on another borderline schizoid rant about how much he hates keys on scooters.

Pilot and adrenaline junkie Ed delivers airplanes and wants a scooter for commuting after he lands in faraway cities in locations that are not always near a town. He has to be able to get from the airplane to his hotel and maybe make a stop somewhere to grab a burger or the occasional chocolate soufflé, Peking duck, enchilada or whatever it is he eats. Don't ask me what's on Ed's menu, how would I know what he eats? With rental cars in the United States often over $100 per day and Uber not always available in certain locations a scooter seems to be the way to go, but is it really? In this episode Ed and Dagwood discuss the many scooters that are available and which ones would be most suitable to his situation. It's a sticky wicket Scooterheads; things are not always as they appear and you will find out in the next episode when a gigantic monkey wrench is hurled right at Dagwood's melon!Just as sure as a one-legged duck swims in circles you will be enthralled by Ed's thrilling tale of how he crash landed an airplane on the freeway north of Las Vegas, dusted himself off, and walked away as the flames leapt skyward behind him like in a Michael Bay blockbuster movie. You may think I'm joking but I have the pictures on my phone and looking at them sends a chill up my spine. Truly an episode not to be missed!

What's the difference between a Beetle and a beatle? How long have electric scooters been in existence and what was their evolution? What kind of gear does a Scooterhead need in the blazing heat? Answers to these questions and more in this episode.Okai Beetle:https://youtu.be/2f4yQSA9098Aike T:https://youtu.be/XHd-kOrWYso

To prepare for an upcoming interview with a pilot who needs a scooter to bring on the airplane and get around towns he is unfamiliar with, Dagwood relied on the Electric Scooter Guide's "Top 10 best lightweight Scooters" video to narrow down the field of candidates.Dagwood also comments on fat tire scooters as we take a look at the Stator LE from NantMobility which has a few unique design features and costs around 4K USD.ESG Lightweights:https://youtu.be/HC2TIxWSM2UStator LE:https://youtu.be/5nyp55tQPK8

In this episode Dagwood gets excited over Unagi's as yet unreleased Model 11. Also in this episode, Electric Scooter Podcast News covers Tim West's opinions on Ebikes versus scooters and Dags plays a quick audio segment from Ginger on Wheels' live chat.Tim's Electric Video:https://youtu.be/VDIl0xwW1foGoW's Live Chat:https://youtu.be/_P-Eqp3h8Y4

Why would Apollo make an expensive scooter with its own proprietary Mach 1 controller, GPS, fall detection, theft deterrence and 12 inch "self healing" tires but NOT include a display? Listen to an interview conducted brilliantly by Chase of the Electric Scooter Guide in a bar in Amsterdam and find out why.Also in this episode you will hear the CEO of Apollo's keynote address on the new "hyper" (huh?) scooter and Ginger on Wheels' live chat revealing he is considering his own line of products that includes a tire slime that, as opposed to some other products, may actually be effective.

Why on earth would Dagwood be skeptical about a scooter with the amazing specs listed below? Check out this episode and find out. You will also hear Scooterstar Tim West's initial thoughts and a member of the Electric Scooter Guide team interview Apollo representatives in a bar in Amsterdam.The as yet unreleased Apollo Pro features over 150 custom made components, unibody construction and an aluminum frame. The "Mach 1" controller was designed in Canada.The Pro has an integrated SIM card that will allow owners to track and lock their scooters (when your phone is closer than 16 feet away) via the Apollo App. The IoT (Internet of Things) allows owners to track battery temperature and how long until the next charge-- in real time. Top speed, light intensity and color, horn, and more can also be customized via the Apollo App. The only way I'd customize top speed would be to max it out.The Apollo Pro comes with front and back turn signals. Apollo claims the 360-light system makes the Pro "highly visible" but even according to them sucks up a ridiculous amount of juice from the battery because they used RGB technology rather than LED. When a scooter can be made "invisible" and you won't need to buy a lock or remember a PIN code. I personally don't believe in locks or PIN codes, I believe you should just keep the scooter by your side no matter where you go and then there is no possibility that your scooter will be stolen. You may be "scooter jacked" but if that happens just whip out those kung fu skills that are renowned throughout the land.Customers will be able to receive personalized help and assistance 24/7 for $20 a month. They found a way to get a subscription out of you because you can never get enough subscriptions, can you?The kickstand comes out from under the scooter deck and allows you to prop the scooter up off the ground, similar to some motorcycle kickstands, in case you need to change the oil. Wait, scooters don't use oil...Apollo claims this is the most waterproof scooter yet. It has a tight seal around the deck, allegedly making it "fully waterproof." Can't wait to try this out in my swimming pool.Watch the ESG interview in Amsterdam:https://youtu.be/iZ5HZZqmAr0Check out Tim West at:https://www.youtube.com/c/TimsElectricPatronize your fellow scooter heads like Ginger and Wheels, Tim West and the Electric Scooter Guide by watching their YouTube channels and if they have a Patreon or "Amazon Affiliate" link. Using the Amazon Affiliate link costs you nothing extra but puts a little mula into scooterhead pockets so you have nothing to lose but gain products that are tried, true and proven. I make zero mula but I buy my scooter accoutrements from the Ginger on Wheels Amazon Affiliate link and I am satisfied customer.

Paramedic Cody is back in this final episode on Spain. Find out what kind of scooter he was riding, what the roads were like, what Spaniards think of scooting and how they scoot – do locals wear helmets? Are they polite? Do scooters generally follow traffic laws or is it a wild free-for-all on the roads? Are the roads smooth or cobblestone?All this and more in this episode of the Electric Scooter Podcast.

Cody is back to talk about Spain including scooting, food, meeting people and more! Check out how sketch some of the roads can be for a scooterhead! Apparently most roads are nice but you may unknowingly turn down a 1000-year-old alley. And... cover your melon!

Paramedic and world traveller Cody is back from Barcelona and Ibiza to report on the scoot sitch in Spain and Dagwood sums up scooter statistics from around the world.

Buying a scooter for your nephew, niece, son or daughter? Don't know where to start? Start here and let Dagwood steer you in the right direction. Already own a scooter and have questions on maintenance, recommendations for new scooter purchases, or where to buy what? Check out this episode. Do it. Do it for the children. Don't forget to check out Wrong Way's YouTube channel, it is fantastic!

Paramedic Cody felt his rented Lime scooter slow down and was notified by app that his speed was being restricted due to his location in a public area! It's a true story that happened while Cody was in Spokane, Washington State. Hear the entire story plus the latest stats on podcast listeners in the United States, the idea of which was inspired by Evo Terra (Travis Unwin, mistakenly pronounced "Eco" Terra by Dags.https://youtu.be/_QE1fOJNBDo

NutnFancy is a retired Air Force Pilot and one of the most trusted gear reviewers on YouTube because the products are either bought or borrowed and his reviews are unbiased. All these new creators on YouTube who review and unbox gear owe a debt of gratitude to one of the OG reviewers since 2006. Although his focus in mainly on tactical and outdoor gear systems, over a decade ago he had profound things to say about scootering that can be seen in his "Adventure Xootr" Parts One and Two available to watch on his YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/c/nutnfancy1776/abouthttps://youtu.be/bEA_KpJszashttps://youtu.be/X8wVsZzsTzsESP host Dagwood Streets felt strongly that what NutNFancy had to say was important enough to dedicate an entire episode to his philosophies on scootering. Check out the videos in the links above, listen to this episode and support NutnFancy!

Dagwood experiments with a podcasting dongle to record directly to iPhone in preparation for future mobile podcast recording. How does it sound? Let him know at dagwoodstreets.com. Keep in mind that as a mobile experiment your host is wandering around as he speaks so you will hear planes flying overhead, cars driving by and whatever other sounds that may occur in daily life. Next episode will see a return to the high quality audio to which Scooterheads have become accustomed.In this episode:Microphones, cameras, on and off road helmets, recording interfaces and how to get good sound.-Rode portable sound recording interface, the MICRO AI-On road and off road helmets and "MIPS"-Chin Curtains-Lavalier microphones-DJI ACTION and OSMO POCKET cameras and how to mount-ETOOK and KRYPTONITE locks-HAFNY and VORO Mirrors-Gaffers tape

There are a few mental references you must alter when switching from an electric to non-electric or "Kick" scooter, and host Dagwood Streets illustrates but a few. Since he has been kick scootering a whopping 2 whole weeks he considers himself a "Master" already and thus qualified to teach the world.A couple tips:--On a kick scooter, don't ride down curbs in the same way you would on an electric scooter because it requires a different skill --You can easily learn to ride up curbs on a kick scooter but it is NOT recommended on an electric scooter--Use your paddle foot to lift the kick scooter over obstacles like pavement cracks and changes in ground surface

The main topic of this episode is urban planning and to that end we interview Andy, founder of Speakeasy Media at CES in Las Vegas.Also, when we say "Safety," it may not be what you think because not everyone agrees we all should wear helmets, but ESP strives to present as many sides of scootering as possible; there are those who feel whether to wear or not wear a helmet is an individual right.

Paul Somerville of the Electric Scooter Guide (ESG) recently presented an ESG YouTube video called "Top 10 Long Range Electric Scooters - 85 Fully Tested"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXFn0pdXbQY&t=20sand in this episode we dissect and comment on their choices.

Dagwood teased in previous episodes that he was going to buy a new scoot, but in this episode you will realize it is probably not what you expected. Is it click bait or just an unusual twist?Dagwood also compares 3 kick scooters, the Razor A6, the Xootr line (mainly the MG, which stands for "magnesium") and the Micro Suspension. The company is "Micro" and the model is "Suspension."What are the Pros and Cons of an electric vs kick scooter? Find out in this episode!

Beidu, who has never ridden an electric scooter, is back by popular demand and topics include Kazakhstan, Israel, AC/DC, Egypt, Thailand, how to take care of your hearing on the fly. Strangely, the episode opens with a "Rapid Fire" session.After this interview, Beidu hit the ski slopes in Colorado and sadly, narrowly escaped death while downhill skiing. As of this writing he is in the Intensive Care Unit but scheduled to be transferred today-- so please keep him in your thoughts.

Beidu is back to talk about a great mountain bike app and questions why he doesn't see off road scooters on mountain bike trails. Also some good info on electricity as it applies to electric scooters and a bit more on Kazakhstan. Join us and hear the worst acapella version of "Highway to Hell" you've ever heard!

Architect, Mountain Biker, Engineer, Full time Skier and Camper Van DIYer Beidu talks about electric scooters in Kazakhstan. As with Ukraine, Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic that borders Russia, but what is the electric scooter scene like?

After some Scooterhead Email, Dagwood talks about which new scooter to buy after selling 2 motorcycles. Candidates include Mosphera, Kuberg Ranger and A-Ride.

He's touring the USA spreading the gospel of scooters, helping scooterheads deal with scooter companies and giving away scooters; He's the one-and-only OH MAN DAN!

Thailand is trying to attract visitors so why are they hassling Scooterheads? It makes no sense. This episode is punctuated by more music than usual as we talk about why nobody (except Dagwood) is making scooter music and why scooters "aren't cool"? Also, get ready for BONE CONDUCTION!

Carl McLarty of McLarty Films rides an electric scooter for the first time and not only is it a BEAST but he takes it off road in challenging terrain. Here his thoughts on riding stances, how to tuck & roll in a fall and more!

We're back with Oh Man Dan as he discusses his experiences dealing with distributers and a wipeout happens ten feet from where we were recording!