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Film Optix
Blue Beetle Review: Scarab-Power Unleashed (Spoiler Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 29:39


Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts on DCs first ever Blue Beetle live-action film.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Blue Beetle Spoiler Free Thoughts (08:08)Blue Beetle Final Thoughts / Ratings (22:38)Coming Up Next / Closing (27:33)BLUE BEETLE GRADES: Christian: 80%Devin: 81%Overall Score: 80.5%Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

The Conversation
Welcome Back My Boyfriend!

The Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 125:00


2 hours, 8 specials...it's the Our Skyy 2 episode! Ben and NiNi break down and rank all 8 stories from worst to first, and talk a little bit about why sequels matter.Episode transcript available here.00:00-Welcome01:15-Intro06:07-Vice Versa14:23-Star In My Mind19:20-Never Let Me Go28:00-A Boss and A Babe36:45-The Eclipse49:50-My School President01:00:24-Bad Buddy x A Tale of Thousand Stars01:59:13-Overall Score for Our Skyy 2

Film Optix
'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Review: A Classic Hero's Quest (Spoiler-Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 29:22


Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. Prepare for an exhilarating episode as Christian and Devin take you on a thrilling journey, revealing their  non-spoiler opinions and captivating insights on "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."   TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (07:34)Final Thoughts / Ratings (24:22)Coming Up Next / Closing (27:20)GRADES: Christian: 70%Devin: 70%Overall Score: 70% MOVIE INFO:Director: James MangoldWriters: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp, James MangoldStars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Phoebe Waller-BridgeContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Elemental Review: Harnessing the Power of Nature (Spoiler-Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 26:45


In this episode, join Christian and Devin as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film "Elemental". Disney and Pixar's "Elemental," an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (06:15)Final Thoughts / Ratings (21:10)Coming Up Next / Closing (24:44)GRADES: Christian: 80%Devin: 70%Overall Score: 75% MOVIE INFO:Director: Peter SohnWriter: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, Brenda HsuehStars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie and Ronnie Del CarmenContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Unleashing Epic Action

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 33:42


In this episode, join Christian and Devin as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer -- the Maximals -- to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (06:54)Spoiler Section (20:22)Final Thoughts / Ratings (28:24)Coming Up Next / Closing (31:20)GRADES: Christian: 75%Devin: 76%Overall Score: 75.5% MOVIE INFO:Director: Steven Caple Jr.Writer: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon HoeberStars: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Luna Lauren VelezContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
The Flash Review: Lightning Strikes the Big Screen (Spoiler- Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 39:55


In this episode, join Christian and special guest Leo Rydel as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film "The Flash" Worlds collide in "The Flash" when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian... albeit not the one he's looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe? TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (12:25)Final Thoughts / Ratings (30:30)Where To Find Leo (35:00)Coming Up Next / Closing (37:41)GRADES: Christian: 75%Leo: 84%Overall Score: 79.5% MOVIE INFO:Director: Andy MuschiettiWriter: Christina HodsonStars: Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, and Ezra MillerContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review (SPOILER FREE)

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 25:12


In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts and insights on Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (05:30)Final Thoughts / Ratings (20:44)Coming Up Next / Closing (23:30)GRADES: Christian: 100%Devin: 99%Overall Score: 99.5% MOVIE INFO:Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonWriter: Phil Lord, Chris Miller, David CallahamStars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Oscar IsaacContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Ted Lasso Season 3 Review: Brings Us Back To The Richmond Way

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 32:53


In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts and insights on Ted Lasso Seasson 3 An American football coach is hired to manage a British soccer team; what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for in optimism, determination and biscuits. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (07:44)Final Thoughts / Ratings (27:57)Coming Up Next / Closing (31:10)GRADES: Christian: 85%Devin: 75%Overall Score: 80% SERIES  INFO:Synopsis: An American football coach is hired to manage a British soccer team; what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for in optimism, determination, and biscuits. Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift, Phil DunsterTV Network: Apple TV+Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Star Wars: Visions Season 2 Review

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2023 27:45


In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts and insights on Star Wars Visions Season 2  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (07:31)Final Thoughts / Ratings (22:28)Coming Up Next / Closing (25:27)GRADES: Christian: 90%Devin: 86%Overall Score: 88% SERIES  INFO:Synopsis: Star Wars anthology series that will see some of the world's best anime creators bring their talent to this beloved universe.Episode Titles E1: “Sith” from El Guiri (Spain)E2: “Screecher's Reach” from Cartoon Saloon (Ireland)E3: “In the Stars” from Punkrobot (Chile)E4: “I Am Your Mother” from Aardman (United Kingdom)E5: “Journey to the Dark Head” from Studio Mir (South Korea)E6: “The Spy Dancer” from Studio La Cachette (France)E7: “The Bandits of Golak” from 88 Pictures (India)E8: “The Pit” from D'art Shtajio (Japan) and Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States),E9: “Aau's Song” from Triggerfish (South Africa),Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Renfield Review: Is A Bloody Great Time (Spoiler Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 23:42


In this episode, Christian, and Devin share their  spoiler-free thoughts and views on  RENFIELD TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (07:42)Final Thoughts and Ratings  (17:59)Coming Up Next / Closing (21:43)MOVIE INFO:Director: Chris McKayWritten By: Ryan Ridley and Robert KirkmanSynopsis: Renfield, Dracula's henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, and AwkwafinaGRADES: Christian: 80%Devin: 80%Overall Score: 80%Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Suzume Review: Stunning, Enchanting, and Moving (Spoiler Free)

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 45:57


In this episode, Christian, and special guests  Destiny, Mike,  and Leo share our  spoiler-free thoughts and views on Matoko Shinkai's latest film Suzume TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Initial Reactions  (12:40)Final Thoughts and Ratings  (35:43)Where to Find Our Guests (43:18)Coming Up Next / Closing (44:00)MOVIE INFO:Written and Directed By: Makoto ShinkaiStars: Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura and Eri FukatsuSynopsis: A modern action-adventure road story where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the outer side that are releasing disasters all over Japan.GRADES: Christian: 85%Mike: 80%Destiny: 80%Overall Score: 80%  FOLLOW OUR GUEST:Check out Destiny's Link TreeCheck out Mike's Link TreeContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
Air Review: Makes You Believe You Can Fly

Film Optix

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 35:26


In this episode, we give our thoughts and insights on the latest film directed by Ben Affleck AIR.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Christians Road To Evil Dead Rise (04:15)Spoiler-Free Thoughts for AIR (11:44)Final Thoughts / Ratings (29:57)Coming Up Next / Closing (33:06)MOVIE INFO:Director: Ben AffleckWritten By: Alex ConveryStars: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck and Viola DavisSynopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan.GRADES: Christian: 95%Devin: 87%Overall Score: 91%Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Film Optix
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: Nintendo's Return to the Big Screen

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 30:16


In this episode, we give our thoughts and insights on  the latest video game adaptation The Super Mario Bros Movie TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Spoiler Free Super Mario Bros Movie   (06:48)SPOILER Section for Super Mario Bros Movie  (18:38)Final Thoughts / Ratings (24:43)Coming Up Next / Closing (27:29)GRADES: Christian: 72%Devin: 70%Overall Score : 71%Directors:  Aaron Horvath and Michael JelenicStars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Keegan Micheal Key, and Charlie DaySynopsis: The story of The Super Mario Bros. on their journey through the Mushroom Kingdom.Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

Talking Cars (Video)
Consumer Reports 2023 Top Picks

Talking Cars (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 18:52


What are the best cars you can buy right now? The Consumer Reports Top Picks list is a collection of cars, SUVs, and trucks with standout performance across the board. Each represents a key vehicle segment and shines for its combination of road test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, garnering a high-enough Overall Score to earn a coveted CR recommendation. We discuss the cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and other interesting insights from our Autos Spotlight coverage.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Top Picks Introduction 02:57 - Hybrid Trends 05:09 - Price Comparisons Between Hybrids and Gas Engine Vehicles 08:41 - Toyota and Lexus Trends 11:04 - New Car Models 12:03 - The Venerable 13:19 - Electric Vehicles 15:34 - Question: Why does the CR overall reliability score change over time?     ----------------------------------   Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/   Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/   Best and Worst New Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-and-worst-new-cars-a9664336148/   Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2023 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2023-a8846595830/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Will an Electric Car Save You Money? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!   Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2   Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Talking Cars (HQ)
Consumer Reports 2023 Top Picks

Talking Cars (HQ)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 18:52


What are the best cars you can buy right now? The Consumer Reports Top Picks list is a collection of cars, SUVs, and trucks with standout performance across the board. Each represents a key vehicle segment and shines for its combination of road test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, garnering a high-enough Overall Score to earn a coveted CR recommendation. We discuss the cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and other interesting insights from our Autos Spotlight coverage.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Top Picks Introduction 02:57 - Hybrid Trends 05:09 - Price Comparisons Between Hybrids and Gas Engine Vehicles 08:41 - Toyota and Lexus Trends 11:04 - New Car Models 12:03 - The Venerable 13:19 - Electric Vehicles 15:34 - Question: Why does the CR overall reliability score change over time?     ----------------------------------   Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/   Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/   Best and Worst New Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-and-worst-new-cars-a9664336148/   Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2023 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2023-a8846595830/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Will an Electric Car Save You Money? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!   Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2   Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Talking Cars (MP3)
Consumer Reports 2023 Top Picks

Talking Cars (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 18:52


What are the best cars you can buy right now? The Consumer Reports Top Picks list is a collection of cars, SUVs, and trucks with standout performance across the board. Each represents a key vehicle segment and shines for its combination of road test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, garnering a high-enough Overall Score to earn a coveted CR recommendation. We discuss the cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and other interesting insights from our Autos Spotlight coverage.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Top Picks Introduction 02:57 - Hybrid Trends 05:09 - Price Comparisons Between Hybrids and Gas Engine Vehicles 08:41 - Toyota and Lexus Trends 11:04 - New Car Models 12:03 - The Venerable 13:19 - Electric Vehicles 15:34 - Question: Why does the CR overall reliability score change over time?     ----------------------------------   Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/   Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/   Best and Worst New Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-and-worst-new-cars-a9664336148/   Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2023 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2023-a8846595830/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Will an Electric Car Save You Money? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!   Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2   Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Level With Us
Name That Tune - 2022 Games Edition!

Level With Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 32:02


In this bonus episode, Marcus plays “Name That Tune” for some of the biggest games of 2022 - and so can you! Keep track of which music tracks you guess correctly, and see if you scored higher at the end of the episode! For a little cheat sheet as you play, check out the video version of our episode!: https://youtu.be/-jAAftB_ljQ Tell us your score by e-mailing us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - The Rules 2:14 - Song #1 3:55 - Song #2 4:39 - Song #3 6:40 - Song #4 7:52 - Song #5 9:55 - Song #6 11:07 - Song #7 11:55 - Song #8 13:17 - Song #9 14:02 - Song #10 15:00 - Song #11 16:29 - Song #12 18:30 - Song #13 19:16 - Song #14 20:41 - Song #15 22:54 - Song #16 24:13 - Song #17 25:02 - Song #18 26:43 - Song #19 27:55 - Song #20 28:38 - Song #21 29:28 - Song #22 30:03 - Song #24 30:29 - Overall Score!

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Puss In Boots The Last Wish Is One Of The Year's Best |Review #pussinbootsthelastwish #pussinboots2

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 5:10


Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is an incredible experience that delivers one of the year's best movies. Here is my review. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:28 One Sentence Summary 0:39 Pros 3:50 Cons 4:17 Overall Score

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Avatar The Way Of Water Is As *Gorgeous* As You Imagined | Review #avatar2 #avatarthewayofwater

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 6:31


Avatar The Way Of Water serves as a gorgeous landscape with a story that ultimately feels as a means to serve it's visual effects. Here is my review. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:35 Pros 4:03 Cons 5:55 Overall Score

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Emily The Criminal *Buzzes* With Aubrey Plaza #emilythecriminal #movies #moviegoer #aubreyplaza

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 5:22


Emily The Criminal is a satiating, radiating experience that will have you buzzing, especially with Aubrey Plaza's performance. Here is my review. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:23 In One Sentence... 0:37 Pros 3:35 Cons 4:42 Overall Score

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Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special Is *Glorious* #movies #guardiansofthegalaxy #holidayspecial

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 5:29


The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special delivers shocking surprises full of delight that will spread holiday cheer like no other. What makes this movie hit all the right notes? Here is my review. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You Might Also Like... Spirited Review https://youtu.be/r1TuzJgciBg Elf Movie Review (18 Years Later) https://youtu.be/q6wrsEbyfbc Klaus Netflix Movie Review https://youtu.be/zRegdFahJGw 8-Bit Christmas Movie Review https://youtu.be/DcQF8tQvwf0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:24 In One Sentence... 0:40 Pros 4:00 Cons 4:51 Overall Score

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Violent Night (A *Controversial* Take) #movies #shorts #moviegoer #violentnight #violentnightreview

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 8:47


Violent Night is an appealing get for a general movie going audience, but I have an opinion on it that may be controversial. Here is my review. Violent Night Initial Reaction https://youtube.com/shorts/bOLApdWi-4w?feature=share --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You Might Also Like... Spirited Review https://youtu.be/r1TuzJgciBg Elf Review https://youtu.be/q6wrsEbyfbc Klaus Review https://youtu.be/zRegdFahJGw 8-Bit Christmas Review https://youtu.be/DcQF8tQvwf0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:22 In One Sentence... 0:38 Pros 3:21 Cons 8:03 Overall Score

Desperately Learning English - Faster Business English Emigrate Canada, UK - Coach Mark In Manila
5 Proven Tips To Get A Score Of 9.0 In IELTS / OET Reading & Land Yourself An Overall Score Of 8.0 - IELTS / OET Reading Prep Success! - Also Useful For ESL English Business Report Reading!

Desperately Learning English - Faster Business English Emigrate Canada, UK - Coach Mark In Manila

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 9:46


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Bankrupt_Hippo
The Menu *Delivers* A Buffet Of Unsettling Thrills #themenu #themenureview #movies #moviegoer

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 5:47


The Menu delivers a thrilling experience that delights both general audiences and film buffs alike with bolstering performances from Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor Joy. Here is my review The Menu Reaction Review https://youtube.com/shorts/Acez4zixD5E?feature=share --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Great Videos! Black Panther Wakanda Forever Review https://youtu.be/Bll7fH1lJus Black Adam Review https://youtu.be/DKFO5HxwkT0 All Quiet On The Western Front Review https://youtu.be/GmO7vmbUZ0s The King's Man Review https://youtu.be/mnChFz8RTNA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:20 In One Sentence... 0:30 Pros 3:46 Cons 5:10 Overall Score

Bankrupt_Hippo
Black Adam *Pumps* Action Into Your Soul | Movie Review #movies #blackadam #blackadamreview

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 6:41


Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Black Adam is loaded with action and lots of fun, which is great for the soul. What else does it have going for it? Here is my review. Black Adam Out Of Theater Review https://youtube.com/shorts/55Yn7aqHeTE?feature=share --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Great Videos! Shazam Movie Review https://youtu.be/iDTbd-Kd5uw The Batman (2022) Movie Review https://youtu.be/ThlN6Znsr4c Batman Mask Of The Phantasm Review https://youtu.be/vwgsmF00ANY Scott Pilgrim 12th Anniversary Celebration Episode https://youtu.be/JNfyPYdaWLk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Synopsis 0:19 One Sentence Summary 0:46 Pros 3:27 Cons 5:55 Overall Score 6:18 Other Great Videos!

Bankrupt_Hippo
Prey *Saucily* Ventures To New Territory (Movie Review) #prey #preyhulu #preyreview #preymoviereview

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 5:07


Prey premiered on Hulu and stars Amber Midthunder in a setting that is unfamiliar for the Predator franchise. Is it worth subscribing to Hulu? Here is my review. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Great Videos! 3000 Years Of Longing Review https://youtu.be/f3lk3FOSMeM Prey Movie Reaction: https://youtube.com/shorts/ur9sORSlBj8?feature=share Jojo Rabbit Review: https://youtu.be/Fej3t6ysrFk Baby Driver Movie Review: https://youtu.be/ntdWeux5ifA PG-13 Ratings (The Movies That Started It All) https://youtu.be/bSpY9-yOlnY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fun Movie Rankings! The Top 10 Athlete Cameos Of All Time https://youtu.be/wJNpSzwAEPk Ranking The Jurassic World Sequel Trilogy https://youtu.be/lVc3Lj7c5m4 Ranking The ICONIC Daniel Craig Bond Films https://youtu.be/0aHo4clZt3E ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Is Prey Worth Subscribing To Hulu? 0:15 Synopsis 0:52 Pros 3:14 Cons 4:35 Overall Score 4:45 Other Great Videos!

Boom or Bust NRL Fantasy Podcast
Episode 33 Round 23 - Boom or Bust leagues finals continue! Mitch and Stu square off while Nic retires to his overall score, defeated. The team gets hot for some spicy Fifita action!

Boom or Bust NRL Fantasy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 112:00


Episode 33 Round 23 - Boom or Bust leagues finals continue! Mitch and Stu square off while Nic retires to his overall score, defeated. The team gets hot for some spicy Fifita action and wants Munster at fullback full time.   Go here -

Bankrupt_Hippo
Bullet Train Is Gratuitously Fun! | Review

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 7:04


Bullet Train debuted this week in theaters and it's gratuitously fun, albeit with some flaws along its journey. Here is my full review (no spoilers of course) 4 Solid Reasons To Be Excited For Bullet Train https://youtu.be/-XsmOd0wcmA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Great Videos! Vengeance Review: https://youtu.be/U8uYmS_Kr04 Nope Jordan Peele Movie Review https://youtu.be/sOLsWvlxgpk Thor Love And Thunder Review https://youtu.be/e0RAZtgwb-s Jojo Rabbit Review: https://youtu.be/Fej3t6ysrFk Baby Driver Movie Review: https://youtu.be/ntdWeux5ifA PG-13 Ratings (The Movies That Started It All) https://youtu.be/bSpY9-yOlnY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fun Movie Rankings! The Top 10 Athlete Cameos Of All Time https://youtu.be/wJNpSzwAEPk Ranking The Jurassic World Sequel Trilogy https://youtu.be/lVc3Lj7c5m4 Ranking The ICONIC Daniel Craig Bond Films https://youtu.be/0aHo4clZt3E ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Me On Tik Tok And Instagram! https://linktr.ee/bankrupt_hippo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:15 Should You Go See It? 0:34 Synopsis 1:11 Pros 4:26 Cons 6:16 Overall Score 6:43 Other Great Videos!

Bankrupt_Hippo
The Elvis Movie (And What You Can Expect) | Review

Bankrupt_Hippo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 5:56


What can you expect from the king of rock n' roll in 'Elvis' starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, directed by Baz Luhrmann Other Great Videos! Ranking The ICONIC Daniel Craig Bond Films: https://youtu.be/0aHo4clZt3E Top Gun Maverick Review: https://youtu.be/EZhtDaHgKcQ Ranking The Jurassic World Sequel Trilogy: https://youtu.be/lVc3Lj7c5m4 Where Did PG-13 Ratings Come From? https://youtu.be/bSpY9-yOlnY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Me On Tik Tok And Instagram! https://linktr.ee/bankrupt_hippo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:10 Should You See It? 0:36 Synopsis 1:14 Pros 2:56 Cons 5:17 Overall Score

Financial Margin
Financial Snapshot: How to calculate your overall score?

Financial Margin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 8:52


Margin Membership Sign-up: https://millennialmargin.com/learn/How are your finances doing? Take the quiz: https://i2tvdm52vbg.typeform.com/to/YFcT68CWJared created Millennial Margin out of necessity, as he has watched countless people schedule-away, mortgage-up, and max-out their lives. Margin is simply the antithesis, providing leeway in an increasingly margin-less culture. Subscribe for daily tips and discussions about how to better manage your personal finances and, by extension, your margin. Listen to the podcast: https://margin.simplecast.com/ Have a question? Contact Jared at jared@millennialmargin.com Follow Millennial Margin: facebook.com/millennialmargin, instagram.com/millennialmargin1, or simply visit millennialmargin.com Goal/Disclaimer: My goal with [Margin] is to prepare you with the knowledge but then inspire you to act on that knowledge. My goal is to be in your corner bridging the gap between your trusted CPA, attorney, and financial planner. My advice is simply from my own personal experiences and is not meant to override or replace professional advice from your trusted investment professional. The content found here is for entertainment purposes only.

Financial Margin
Financial Snapshot: How to calculate your overall score?

Financial Margin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 8:26


Jared created Millennial Margin out of necessity, as he has watched countless people schedule-away, mortgage-up, and max-out their lives. Margin is simply the antithesis, providing leeway in an increasingly margin-less culture. Subscribe for daily tips and discussions about how to better manage your personal finances and, by extension, your margin. Listen to the podcast: https://margin.simplecast.com/ Have a question? Contact Jared at jared@millennialmargin.com Follow Millennial Margin: facebook.com/millennialmargin, instagram.com/millennialmargin, or simply visit millennialmargin.com Goal/Disclaimer: My goal with [Margin] is to prepare you with the knowledge but then inspire you to act on that knowledge. My goal is to be in your corner bridging the gap between your trusted CPA, attorney, and financial planner. My advice is simply from my own personal experiences and is not meant to override or replace professional advice from your trusted investment professional. The content found here is for entertainment purposes only. #financialhealth #financialsnapshot #financialscore W15E3

Talking Cars (Video)
#281 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Issues; Are Crash Tests Too Perfect?

Talking Cars (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 29:37


We discuss a number of topics this week, including an issue with Toyota RAV4 hybrids not able to fully fill their gas tanks, why some recall fixes can leave you without your car for months, if the positioning of occupant dummies in crash tests is not applicable to real-world conditions, why automaker Mitsubishi isn't as popular in the US market as it once was, the methodology behind CR's driving impressions and our Overall Score, why your next new car might be a tight fit in your garage, whether a Kia Stinger or Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice for a Canadian driver, and why luxury sports cars aren't required to be crash tested.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Question #1: Why some Toyota RAV4 hybrids have an issue with not being able to fully fill their gas tanks? 06:34 - Question #2: Why some car recalls take a long time to get fixed? 11:33 - Question #3: Why is the positioning of occupant dummies in crash test are not applicable to real-world conditions? 16:13 - Question #4: Why Mitsubishi vehicles aren't as popular in the US as they are in other parts of the world? 18:31 - Question #5: What methodology is behind CR's driving impressions and overall score? 20:24 - Question #6: Why does it seem like the cars are getting bigger, but garages are not? 23:01 - Question #7: Which Sportback is a better choice for a Canadian driver, a Kia Stinger or the Volkswagen Arteon? 26:17 - Question #8: Why some luxury sports cars are not required to be crash tested?   ----------------------------------    Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   New Toyota Highlander SUVs Recalled for Stall Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/new-toyota-highlander-suvs-recalled-for-stall-risk/   Some Cars Will Never Be Crash-Tested, Leaving Consumers in the Dark https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/some-cars-will-never-be-crash-tested-crash-test-ratings/   The Crash Test Bias: How Male-Focused Testing Puts Female Drivers at Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/crash-test-bias-how-male-focused-testing-puts-female-drivers-at-risk/   Federal Car Crash Testing Needs Major Overhaul, Safety Advocates Say https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/federal-car-crash-testing-needs-major-overhaul-safety-advocates-say/   2019 Volkswagen Arteon Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKYkg3Jw8HQ   4K Review: 2018 Kia Stinger Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23ztuujxfA   -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Talking Cars (HQ)
#281 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Issues; Are Crash Tests Too Perfect?

Talking Cars (HQ)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 29:37


We discuss a number of topics this week, including an issue with Toyota RAV4 hybrids not able to fully fill their gas tanks, why some recall fixes can leave you without your car for months, if the positioning of occupant dummies in crash tests is not applicable to real-world conditions, why automaker Mitsubishi isn't as popular in the US market as it once was, the methodology behind CR's driving impressions and our Overall Score, why your next new car might be a tight fit in your garage, whether a Kia Stinger or Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice for a Canadian driver, and why luxury sports cars aren't required to be crash tested.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Question #1: Why some Toyota RAV4 hybrids have an issue with not being able to fully fill their gas tanks? 06:34 - Question #2: Why some car recalls take a long time to get fixed? 11:33 - Question #3: Why is the positioning of occupant dummies in crash test are not applicable to real-world conditions? 16:13 - Question #4: Why Mitsubishi vehicles aren’t as popular in the US as they are in other parts of the world? 18:31 - Question #5: What methodology is behind CR’s driving impressions and overall score? 20:24 - Question #6: Why does it seem like the cars are getting bigger, but garages are not? 23:01 - Question #7: Which Sportback is a better choice for a Canadian driver, a Kia Stinger or the Volkswagen Arteon? 26:17 - Question #8: Why some luxury sports cars are not required to be crash tested?   ----------------------------------    Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   New Toyota Highlander SUVs Recalled for Stall Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/new-toyota-highlander-suvs-recalled-for-stall-risk/   Some Cars Will Never Be Crash-Tested, Leaving Consumers in the Dark https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/some-cars-will-never-be-crash-tested-crash-test-ratings/   The Crash Test Bias: How Male-Focused Testing Puts Female Drivers at Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/crash-test-bias-how-male-focused-testing-puts-female-drivers-at-risk/   Federal Car Crash Testing Needs Major Overhaul, Safety Advocates Say https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/federal-car-crash-testing-needs-major-overhaul-safety-advocates-say/   2019 Volkswagen Arteon Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKYkg3Jw8HQ   4K Review: 2018 Kia Stinger Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23ztuujxfA   -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Talking Cars (MP3)
#281 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Issues; Are Crash Tests Too Perfect?

Talking Cars (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 29:37


We discuss a number of topics this week, including an issue with Toyota RAV4 hybrids not able to fully fill their gas tanks, why some recall fixes can leave you without your car for months, if the positioning of occupant dummies in crash tests is not applicable to real-world conditions, why automaker Mitsubishi isn't as popular in the US market as it once was, the methodology behind CR's driving impressions and our Overall Score, why your next new car might be a tight fit in your garage, whether a Kia Stinger or Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice for a Canadian driver, and why luxury sports cars aren't required to be crash tested.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Question #1: Why some Toyota RAV4 hybrids have an issue with not being able to fully fill their gas tanks? 06:34 - Question #2: Why some car recalls take a long time to get fixed? 11:33 - Question #3: Why is the positioning of occupant dummies in crash test are not applicable to real-world conditions? 16:13 - Question #4: Why Mitsubishi vehicles aren’t as popular in the US as they are in other parts of the world? 18:31 - Question #5: What methodology is behind CR’s driving impressions and overall score? 20:24 - Question #6: Why does it seem like the cars are getting bigger, but garages are not? 23:01 - Question #7: Which Sportback is a better choice for a Canadian driver, a Kia Stinger or the Volkswagen Arteon? 26:17 - Question #8: Why some luxury sports cars are not required to be crash tested?   ----------------------------------    Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   New Toyota Highlander SUVs Recalled for Stall Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/new-toyota-highlander-suvs-recalled-for-stall-risk/   Some Cars Will Never Be Crash-Tested, Leaving Consumers in the Dark https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/some-cars-will-never-be-crash-tested-crash-test-ratings/   The Crash Test Bias: How Male-Focused Testing Puts Female Drivers at Risk https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/crash-test-bias-how-male-focused-testing-puts-female-drivers-at-risk/   Federal Car Crash Testing Needs Major Overhaul, Safety Advocates Say https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/federal-car-crash-testing-needs-major-overhaul-safety-advocates-say/   2019 Volkswagen Arteon Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKYkg3Jw8HQ   4K Review: 2018 Kia Stinger Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23ztuujxfA   -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

The Night Shift Podcast
Overall score updates, wisdom of winning in life

The Night Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 31:07


In this episode of The

Chasing Daylight Podcast
Ranking Las Vegas Golf Courses Part 3 of 4

Chasing Daylight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 50:18


Part 3 is here and we jump right in where we left off in the last episode with the rest of our take on Las Vegas National. Joe and I continue our series, where we are ranking the top golf courses that we've played in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Here's a list of the courses we cover in this episode: #24 Las Vegas National (73.0) #23 Revere Golf Club - Concord (73.5) #22 Boulder Creek (74.0) #21 Royal Links (74.5) #20 Revere Golf Club - Lexington (77.5) #19 Reflection Bay (78.0) #18 Chimera (78.5) #17 Primm Valley - Desert (79.5) #16 TPC Las Vegas (79.5) One more episode to go! We're having a giveaway with this one as well. If you can guess the TOP RATED Course and Overall Score, you can win a box of the new Wilson DuoSoft+ Golf Balls. The Chasing Daylight Podcast is brought to you by the Good Walk Coffee Company. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasingdaylight/message

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LitRPG Podcast - LitRPG Podcast
LitRPG Podcast 201 - Delvers LLC: Surviving Ludus, PrimeVerse: Forced Login, Battlefield: Evolution, Shooter: Hunting Beasts Book 1, and more

LitRPG Podcast - LitRPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 36:31


LitRPG Podcast 201 - Delvers LLC: Surviving Ludus, PrimeVerse: Forced Login, Battlefield: Evolution, Shooter: Hunting Beasts Book 1, and more Hello everyone, welcome to episode 201 of the LitRPG podcast. For the full show notes visit us at: https://litrpgpodcast.com/litrpg-podcast-201 I’m Ramon Mejia. I’m here to bring you the latest LitRPG news, reviews, and author interviews. We have 9 new reviews just for you. New Releases and Reviews: Delvers LLC: Surviving Ludus (Artifice Universe Collection Book 1) (07:44) All the short stories were good, but none amazing. Nice to read other Ludus stories. Overall Score: 7.4 out of 10 https://amzn.to/34l3eUb PrimeVerse: Forced Login (17:40) Obvious villains, but good action, thoughtful RPG mechanics made this a good read. Score: 7.7 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2qa48V6 Battlefield: Evolution (Litrpg) (22:10) Neat evolutionish ability, decent to good action Score: 7.1 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2NPWSWf Shooter: Hunting Beasts Book 1 (24:56) Not much game mechanics, odd writing style, got bored Score: 5 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2s3JC9v Ian’s (Eye-Ann) Picks of the Week (28:36) (Pic 0) New Segment from Ian Mitchell a long time LitRPG community member who reads and reviews as much as me. He was nice enough to agree to join the LitRPG Podcast family as a new reviewer. The Once King (FFO Book 3) The finish line Score: 8.7 out of 10 https://amzn.to/341MuSl Warrior Academy: Hiro's Fall - Episode 5 I'm glad to see Hiro is back Score: 7.5 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2O6Mjzv Delvers LLC: Surviving Ludus (Artifice Universe Collection Book 1) A battle in every bite Score: 8.6 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2qwuSzt Adapt: The Scourge Wars Book 2 A bit grim Score: 7.5 out of 10 https://amzn.to/2Xvpvg7 Quantum Rogues Intro story Score: 7.6 out of 10 https://amzn.to/35pdjAj (Play Music 2) LitRPG News The New York Times published their top audiobooks on Audible for the month and guess who made the list? One of my favorite LitRPG authors Dakota Krout! His latest audiobook release was number 10, Raze: Completionist Chronicles Series, Book 3. A huge congrats to Dakota and his publishing company Mountaindale Press. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/11/19/business/ap-us-audiobooks-top-10.html Out Now! Stranger Among Strangers. (Realm of Arkon) (Dark Covenant Book 1) https://amzn.to/31XMpgB Arcane Kingdom Online: Death Match (A LitRPG Adventure, Book 4) https://amzn.to/2W7myBA Peaks of Power: God Hand https://amzn.to/341N8PL Hard Mode: A LitRPG and GameLit Fantasy Series (Chronicles of Ethan Book 2) https://amzn.to/2MGg4ql 7d6 (Caverns and Creatures) https://amzn.to/2QHFnuo New LitRPG Audiobooks Blood of Fate: World 99 Series, Book 1 https://amzn.to/2KFb2ZK Raze: Completionist Chronicles Series, Book 3 https://amzn.to/2pG2TwW Quest for Roshan: A Fantasy LitRPG - Enora Online, Book 2 https://amzn.to/346Ez6r The Village of Noobtown https://amzn.to/2D0Pd2n Limitless Lands Book 4: Opposition https://amzn.to/2XxbH4C Hard Mode - Chronicles of Ethan, Book 2 https://amzn.to/34a5Zs5 Distortion - Somnia Online, Book 5 https://amzn.to/2KGM1NW That’s it everyone! You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/litrpgpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LitRPGPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3-eBvpm-g7IkjfVktObGAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geekbytespodcast Our Webpage: www.litrpgpodcast.com Other LitRPG facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/groups/LitRPG.books https://www.facebook.com/groups/LitRPGsociety/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFantasyNation/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/541733016223492/ If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us you can also find all the other ways to support the podcast at www.litrpgpodcast.com/support Thanks for hanging out with me today. Until we can hangout again, remember to go read some LitRPG! (Music 4) Music Credits "Blip Stream" "Mighty Like Us" "Big Shift" "Vivacity" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Episode 1 - Portal 2 Review by Co-Optics

Co-Optics.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 19:43


Welcome to Co-Optics a Co-Op Videogame Podcast! We are Andreas & Andrew. We are two guys who are best friends and play a lot of co-op games online together. After struggling to find decent co-op games and more importantly not the same 10-20 ones that everyone talks about, we figured we might give our two cents and make it for others easier to find good video games that can be enjoyed together, ranging from roughly 2-4 people. There are many gems out there and greatly enjoyable games that sadly almost nobody mentions. So we are here to put the word out there. In this Episode we will be reviewing Portal 2 including a giveaway that will be concluded on 4/3/2019. We will be going over various experiences we had with the game, some facts and how we came to our conclusion of the following final score: Overall Score: 10/10 Co-Op: 9/10 Teamwork: 8/10 Gameplay: 8/10 Critique and general Feedback is welcome. The best way to do this is to join our Discord and talk to us directly here: https://discord.gg/bDTQFxa Don't forget to subscribe to our e-mail list to stay tuned for future podcasts, news and giveaways: https://www.co-optics.com/subscribe/ Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/co-optics/support

Talking Cars (MP3)
#194 2019 BMW 3 Series First Impressions; Making Sense of Tesla's News Cycle

Talking Cars (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 31:33


Tesla has been in the news a lot recently, with announcements about price drops and increases, new Autopilot functionality, stores closing (or not,) and the availability of the long-promised $35,000 Model 3. What should a consumer make of all this? Our experts give advice on what to do if you're questioning whether a Tesla makes sense for you. We recently purchased the new 2019 BMW 3 Series, and we give our first impressions of what it's like behind the wheel. We end this episode with audience questions about Jaguar XJ and Dodge Charger reliability, how we weight a car's performance based on its intended use, and the machinations behind issuing a car safety recall. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:39 - Tesla Changes   05:42 - Tesla  Reliability Ratings Question   10:26 - 2019 BMW 3-Series First Impressions   18:42 - Question #1: How is a Recall Triggered?   22:22 - Question #2: Why CR's Reliability Data Changes?   26:23 - Question #3: How CR Ways the Overall Score?   -----------------------------------   2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo   4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q   2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds   2017 BWM 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk   2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZYJyewVP0I   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2015 Ford Edge Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Yeez1661o   4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Talking Cars (HQ)
#194 2019 BMW 3 Series First Impressions; Making Sense of Tesla's News Cycle

Talking Cars (HQ)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 31:33


Tesla has been in the news a lot recently, with announcements about price drops and increases, new Autopilot functionality, stores closing (or not,) and the availability of the long-promised $35,000 Model 3. What should a consumer make of all this? Our experts give advice on what to do if you're questioning whether a Tesla makes sense for you. We recently purchased the new 2019 BMW 3 Series, and we give our first impressions of what it's like behind the wheel. We end this episode with audience questions about Jaguar XJ and Dodge Charger reliability, how we weight a car's performance based on its intended use, and the machinations behind issuing a car safety recall.   ------------------------------------ Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:39 - Tesla Changes   05:42 - Tesla  Reliability Ratings Question   10:26 - 2019 BMW 3-Series First Impressions   18:42 - Question #1: How is a Recall Triggered?   22:22 - Question #2: Why CR's Reliability Data Changes?   26:23 - Question #3: How CR Ways the Overall Score?   -----------------------------------   2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo   4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q   2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds   2017 BWM 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk   2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZYJyewVP0I   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2015 Ford Edge Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Yeez1661o   4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Talking Cars (Video)
#194 2019 BMW 3 Series First Impressions; Making Sense of Tesla's News Cycle

Talking Cars (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 31:33


Tesla has been in the news a lot recently, with announcements about price drops and increases, new Autopilot functionality, stores closing (or not,) and the availability of the long-promised $35,000 Model 3. What should a consumer make of all this? Our experts give advice on what to do if you're questioning whether a Tesla makes sense for you. We recently purchased the new 2019 BMW 3 Series, and we give our first impressions of what it's like behind the wheel. We end this episode with audience questions about Jaguar XJ and Dodge Charger reliability, how we weight a car's performance based on its intended use, and the machinations behind issuing a car safety recall.   ------------------------------------ Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:39 - Tesla Changes   05:42 - Tesla  Reliability Ratings Question   10:26 - 2019 BMW 3-Series First Impressions   18:42 - Question #1: How is a Recall Triggered?   22:22 - Question #2: Why CR's Reliability Data Changes?   26:23 - Question #3: How CR Ways the Overall Score?   -----------------------------------   2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo   4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q   2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds   2017 BWM 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk   2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZYJyewVP0I   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2015 Ford Edge Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Yeez1661o   4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
31 May 2018 | Update! Model 3 Now Endorsed By Consumer Reports, Audi e-tron Replaces Mirrors With Cameras and Hyundai IONIQ Updated For 2019

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 17:36


It’s Thursday 31st May 2018 and this is your EV News Daily. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening! Wherever you're listening around the world, a very warm welcome from London, UK.  Here is today’s news about electric cars and the future of transport. My name is Martyn Lee and I go through every EV article online so you don’t have to.   TESLA MODEL 3 WINS CONSUMER REPORTS BLESSING AFTER BRAKE FIX Getting a B+ in a school test is not the end of the world, but what if your teacher allowed you to come back a week later and fix up that one question you got wrong, and give you an A+ with flying colours? That's pretty much the last week in the world of Consumer Reports and Tesla. They say: "Consumer Reports now recommends the Tesla Model 3, after our testers found a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet. In an email to CR, a Tesla spokeswoman said that the company improved the software for the Model 3's antilock braking system to adapt to variations in how the brakes might be used and to respond to different environmental conditions. The improved braking distances raised the Model 3’s Overall Score enough for the car to be recommended by CR, but our testers had other areas of concern as well. They found issues with the Model 3’s wind noise, stiff ride, and uncomfortable rear seat. Last week, Musk told CR in a conversation that the automaker has already made changes to its production line to address those three issues. One of the most experienced of Tesla writers, Dana Hull, for Bloomberg: "Tesla's Model 3 sedan won a coveted recommendation from Consumer Reports after an over-the-air software update improved braking by almost 20 feet. The new software addressed variations in braking styles and environmental conditions, a company spokeswoman told Consumer Reports. Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, described the improvement as unprecedented. “I’ve been at CR for 19 years and tested more than 1,000 cars, and I’ve never seen a car that could improve its track performance with an over-the-air update,” he said in a statement. The updates are being rolled out now. Elon Musk tweeted: "“Improved windshield for aero noise & suspension for ride comfort are major ops. Unless you’re really bothered by them, don’t replace. Best way to improve ride is drop tire pressure to ~39 psi. 45 psi is best range, but lower comfort.” Electrek say: "The hardware update to the suspension has reportedly started rolling out in December and owners can have it retrofitted at a Tesla’s service center."   https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-3-gets-cr-recommendation-after-braking-update/   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-30/tesla-model-3-gets-consumer-reports-endorsement-after-brake-fix   https://electrek.co/2018/05/30/tesla-model-3-stopping-distance-improvements-new-test-ui-ride-comfort-road-noise     AUDI E-TRON EV GETS SIDE CAMERAS INSTEAD OF MIRRORS FOR AERODYNAMICS Wing mirrors are something I would put into the category of solved problems. A bit like sinks - they were a solved problem. Sinks works. Then fancypants hotels started installing sinks like flat slates with funky taps, and the next thing you know, it splashes everywhere and you've wet your crotch. Just me? OK. Now Autoblog says Audi is ditching mirrors for cameras on the forthcoming Audi e-tron Quattro. I presumed it would be one of those concept car things which never made it's way onto the car. "The optional cameras are mounted to little winglets where the standard side mirrors would have been. As for where you see the cameras' views, there will be an additional screen in the area to the left of the instrument cluster for at least the left camera. Audi wasn't totally clear about the screen for the right-hand camera." Back in 2016 Autonews were talking about this issue "cameras capture a wider angle of view and can see blind spots usually invisible with mirrors. They can also improve visibility by digitally compensating for glare, darkness or even rainy weather. The pathway to mirrorless cars was cleared late last year when the United Nations' World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations approved the use of cameras that meet certain specifications in place of mirrors." North America is expected to follow suit later in 2018 in allowing them.   https://www.autoblog.com/2018/05/30/audi-e-tron-ev-side-cameras-replace-mirrors/   HYUNDAI SET TO ENTER BATTERY BUILDING BUSINESS According to Korean Media, Hyundai could be about to make their own EV batteries in an attempt to ease the bottlenecks which have slowed up sales, and they aim to reduce the dependency on LGChem and SK Innovation. Electrive say: "a Hyundai spokesperson confirmed they were working on battery production lines but denied any plans they would use them for their own electric vehicles."   https://www.electrive.com/2018/05/30/hyundai-to-produce-its-own-electric-car-batteries/   2019 HYUNDAI IONIQ ADDS MORE ACTIVE-SAFETY EQUIPMENT Staying with Hyundai and "The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq range will receive a handful of technology updates for the new model year, with improvements in safety and infotainment. This is the third model year for the Ioniq Electric and Hybrid, though only the second year for the Plug-In Hybrid version." reports CNET. New for 2019: Driver Attention Alert and High Beam Assist safety features now available Enhanced, natural-language, server-based voice-recognition and POI-search database provided by HERE™ Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Smart Cruise Control added to SEL Standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models via Blue Link® "The Ioniq Electric and Plug-In Hybrid will include remote monitoring of battery charging as standard from within the cars' associated Blue Link telematics smartphone apps. The 2019 versions of all three Ioniqs will be in dealerships this summer." But what about the battery range? I can't find anywhere online which says they will upgrade the current 28 kWh battery pack with 124 mile driving range. The move comes despite long-standing speculation in media reports that the Ioniq EV could receive a battery upgrade to boost its range to 200 miles or beyond. I'll post a link to the Hyundai Media Center on the show notes but key paragraphs are: " The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an estimated all-electric range of 29 miles, 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode, powered by a potent 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery." and… "The Ioniq Electric has an estimated 136 MPGe rating, the highest efficiency rating of any electric vehicle sold in the U.S. market. The Ioniq Electric offers pure electric mobility with a 28.0 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles."   https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2542   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2019-hyundai-ioniq-adds-equipment/   SIGHTINGS OF FUTURE EVS "Ford's new Kuga SUV, set to arrive in showrooms in 2020, will be available as a plug-in hybrid for the first time." according to AutoExpress who have spy spots of the Plug In Hybrid version testing, in heavy camo, in North America. Although if you're listening to this in North America, this is the Ford Escape. Since the 2013 model year, the European designed Kuga has been rebadged as the Escape, and it's a popular car selling over 300,000 last year. "This new Kuga is still a few years away, however, as evidenced by the substantial camouflage hiding the new car's refreshed design. It’s likely that the next Kuga will share its platform with the new Focus, which has been designed with electrification in mind. As well as allowing Ford to develop petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric cars on the same platform it also means a slight increase in size is on the cards, as hinted at by the longer rear overhang and extended wheel arches of the prototypes." LeftLaneNews say: "Overall this prototype looks nearly identical to the one that was spotted back in April, but there is one major difference — look closely at the front fender and you'll see what looks like a fuel door. But Ford hasn't moved the Escape's gas tank to the front end, what you're looking at is actually a door to conceal a charge port."   http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/kuga/102952/ford-kuga-plug-in-hybrid-caught-on-camera   https://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-2020-ford-escape-plug-in-hybrid-100611.html   NISSAN HOME ENERGY SYSTEM LAUNCHES IN UK Dominik Wilde at Motor 1 has some great news for those in the UK wanting to add solar and storage, for a great price, from Nissan. "The new setup involves solar panels and reused batteries from the company's EVs, allowing homeowners to generate electricity even while they're not in the house and either sell it back to the grid at peak times or use it themselves. The whole thing is managed by a sophisticated computer system to best meet each household's requirements. "Starting from £3,881 – which includes the supply and installation of a six-panel solar system, home energy management system, and VAT at 5 percent – the package also uses battery storage (xStorage Home) as well as the solar panels and energy management to reduce energy bills by up to 66 percent. It also has the ability to charge Nissan EVs." There's a link to the article in the show notes if you want to read more.   https://uk.motor1.com/news/243422/nissan-home-energy-uk/   FOR HIS LAST ACT, MARCHIONNE WILL OUTLINE AN EV/HYBRID ROADMAP THIS WEEK "Fiat Chrysler (FCA) boss Sergio Marchionne is expected to outline new plans for electric and hybrid cars in a strategy presentation on Friday, aiming to ensure the world's seventh-largest carmaker remains in the race in the absence of a merger." is the news from Reuters: "Marchionne had long refused to jump on the electrification bandwagon, saying he would only do so if selling battery-powered cars could be done at a profit. He even urged customers not to buy FCA's Fiat 500e, its only battery-powered model, because he was losing money on each sold."   https://www.autoblog.com/2018/05/30/fiat-chrysler-sergio-marchionne-ev-electric-hybrid/       I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow.   CONNECT WITH ME! evne.ws/itunes evne.ws/tunein evne.ws/googleplay evne.ws/stitcher evne.ws/youtube evne.ws/soundcloud evne.ws/blog

Talking Cars (MP3)
#88: 2016 Top Picks

Talking Cars (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 23:33


It's that time again - time to unveil our annual Top Picks, the best automotive choices in 10 different categories. Consumer Reports introduces our new Overall Score, incorporating not only road test results from our track, but also reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety scoring. We discuss the changes needed to do this, and what effect it will have on scores in the future. (Hint: They'll change a lot more often.) We then run through the Top Picks, discussing why each car earned its place on our list. One car not on the list this year is the Toyota Prius, a perennial Top Pick. We discuss why the just-redesigned Prius didn't qualify to make the list yet, and reveal our first impressions of Toyota's hybrid cornerstone.

Talking Cars (HQ)
#88: 2016 Top Picks

Talking Cars (HQ)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 23:34


It's that time again - time to unveil our annual Top Picks, the best automotive choices in 10 different categories. Consumer Reports introduces our new Overall Score, incorporating not only road test results from our track, but also reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety scoring. We discuss the changes needed to do this, and what effect it will have on scores in the future. (Hint: They'll change a lot more often.) We then run through the Top Picks, discussing why each car earned its place on our list. One car not on the list this year is the Toyota Prius, a perennial Top Pick. We discuss why the just-redesigned Prius didn't qualify to make the list yet, and reveal our first impressions of Toyota's hybrid cornerstone.

Talking Cars (Video)
#88: 2016 Top Picks

Talking Cars (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 23:34


It's that time again - time to unveil our annual Top Picks, the best automotive choices in 10 different categories. Consumer Reports introduces our new Overall Score, incorporating not only road test results from our track, but also reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety scoring. We discuss the changes needed to do this, and what effect it will have on scores in the future. (Hint: They'll change a lot more often.) We then run through the Top Picks, discussing why each car earned its place on our list. One car not on the list this year is the Toyota Prius, a perennial Top Pick. We discuss why the just-redesigned Prius didn't qualify to make the list yet, and reveal our first impressions of Toyota's hybrid cornerstone.

Thinking LSAT
Episode 40: Should You Focus on the Overall Score or Learning From Your Mistakes When Taking Practice LSAT Tests?

Thinking LSAT

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 95:26


Andrew asks if he has enough time to study for the December 2015 LSAT or should he wait until the February 2016 test. He also asks if he will be at a disadvantage if he takes a later LSAT because more people will be sitting for the exam. Kayle is doing well on her practice LSAT tests (scores of 169 and 172). When studying, she asks if she should: a) concentrate primarily on the number of questions missed; b) consider the overall score; or c) ignore everything and focus on learning from her mistakes? Dennis is concerned about a college class that has negatively impacted his GPA. He is currently retaking the class. Should he apply to law school as soon as his LSAT score is available, or wait until the semester is finished so he can report the better grade and higher GPA? We also tackle Logical Reasoning questions 5 and 6 (Section 2) from the June 2007 LSAT. Don't forget to try out the LSAT tracker. This lets you track your progress and discover what you need to work on. Lastly, Heather Jarvis, student loan expert, will be a guest on an upcoming episode. If you have a question for Heather, email us by Sept. 1. Take a listen and let us know what you think. And don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter. Everyone who signs up will receive updates and sample chapters of the upcoming Logic Games Playbook! Sign up and we’ll be in touch!

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