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Welcome to Q&A Thursday, where Anthony & Sydni are in the studio and pondering the question: What's the best way to detail a minivan? This week Dane is back in the detailer's seat and tackling producer Nick's family hauler, a 2007 Toyota Sienna minivan! Enjoy watching the car wash process at work while asking the crew whatever detail product, technique or industry questions you can think of!Want to get your hands on the latest & greatest detailing towels, chemicals and tools from this year's TRCMA show? Check it all out at: https://theragcompany.comFind The Rag Company Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get your favorite Podcasts!

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Tom opened up the show by admitting he has—again—forgotten his notes. Not to worry, as the conversation quickly turned to Tesla's marketplace woes, including declining U.S. sales, and reports of a Cybertruck “stop sale,” ordered by the company, coming as a result of body parts falling off of the truck at speed. Jill reviewed the 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan, which has been freshened for the model year, and is offered in a new “woodsy” trim level. In the second segment, the hosts welcome Jeff Allwine of Coco Mats to the show. Jeff walked Jill and Tom through the company's history. Coco Mats produces premium floor mats for all makes and models, but caters especially to classic cars including vintage Porsche 911s, and Mercedes-Benz models. In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom's “Which is Premiumer?” quiz. 

The ideal non-emergency transportation fleet requires reliable, affordable vehicles with excellent fuel efficiency and minimal maintenance needs. While trusted NEMT staples like the Dodge Grand Caravan, Toyota Sienna, Ford Transit, and Chevrolet Savanna have long dominated the market, a new era of transportation is dawning.In this video, we explore the upcoming electric revolution in medical transportation, where traditional combustion engine vans will give way to electric alternatives. Beginning in 2025, major manufacturers will introduce new EV models to the American market that will soon transform non-emergency transportation fleets. We'll showcase the most promising upcoming models, complete with technical specifications and pricing details, and explain the advantages of integrating electric vehicles into your NEMT operations.Subscribe for more informative guides!

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill are reviewing the ultimate family van, the Toyota Sienna Woodland, talking with RAM’s Nick Cappa to get an update on the new 1500 Ramcharger and taking a Quick Spin with Joel Feder in the Chevrolet Traverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your automotive investment with our special guest, John Vincent from US News and World Report. As we explore some of the best cars for your money, John spills the beans on US News' ranking criteria, revealing how price, quality, and ownership costs shape their list. We kick things off with an unexpected appreciation for the quiet performance and value of the Buick Invista and Chevy Trax. Nostalgia hits as we reminisce about the Honda Civic's evolution alongside its larger sibling, the Accord, marking the brand's compelling resurgence. With anecdotes and insider knowledge, this episode paints a vivid picture of today's dynamic automotive market and its implications for savvy consumers.Shift gears as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of minivans and SUVs, putting the spotlight on the stalwart Honda Odyssey and its rivals, the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna. Our journey isn't limited to combustion engines; we steer into the realm of electric SUVs, featuring the Hyundai Kona and the Honda Passport's enduring design. Opinions fly as we discuss the polarizing aesthetics of the Kia Telluride, juxtaposed with the embrace of the Kia Soul's spaciousness. To round out the ride, we cruise down memory lane, reminiscing about the Chevrolet Caprice Classic and pivotal moments in auto history, weaving Tex-Mex dining and racing events into the rich tapestry of automotive culture. Join us for an episode that promises a revved-up mix of history, humor, and hard-hitting insights.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Join Peter Von Panda as he dives into the highs and lows of the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. From its stylish, comfortable interior and surprising cargo space to quirks like the seat configurations and gas cap, Peter shares his real-world experiences driving this versatile minivan. Ideal for families or anyone looking to haul people and gear, the Sienna offers Toyota's famed reliability and solid fuel efficiency, but does it live up to the hype for a practical daily driver? Tune in to see if the Sienna meets your needs, or if there are some trade-offs to consider. ▶ Get Toyota Sienna gear here: https://geni.us/TQs2Iy ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda   ----------

This week, Benjamin drives the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, a mainstream offering found on the same Ultium platform as many other high end EVs like the Acura ZDX and Cadillac Lyriq. Benjamin discusses his experience in the Chevy, and compares it to other popular mainstream options like the the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Ariya and VW ID.4. The pair also discuss whether GM is on track or not in this highly competitive segment. Then Sami checks out the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, which swaps out the V6 from the gas model for a hybrid powertrain boasting nearly 50 percent better fuel efficiency, without much of a compromise. But is this upgraded Carnival a big deal in the minivan market? How does it compare to the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey? Sami discusses it all on this week's episode. Thanks for listening!!

Is quality simply a matter of two categories: good and bad? But then how do you get to "better"? In this episode, Bill Bellows and Andrew Stotz discuss categories and continuum thinking. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.4 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz and I'll be your host as we dive deeper into the teachings of Dr. W Edwards Deming. Today I'm continuing my discussion with Bill Bellows who has spent 31 years helping people apply Dr. Deming's ideas to become aware of how their thinking is holding them back from their biggest opportunities. And today is episode six, Category Thinking and Continuum Thinking. Bill, take it away.   0:00:27.9 Bill Bellows: Welcome Andrew great to see you again. All right, so in podcast five, I went back and it was just posted by The Deming Institute. And I just wanna clarify again on the topic of acceptability and desirability. Where we're going tonight is looking at acceptability and desirability in a little bit more detail, a little bit differently, but those are still the prevailing themes. And again, I just wanna reinforce that none of this is to imply that desirability is better than acceptability. What's important is to be aware of when I'm using acceptability thinking. And when I'm using desirability thinking and use the one that makes the most sense in that situation. We were talking earlier about companies whose products we enjoy using and we're loyal to them. And I mentioned that my wife and I have developed a loyalty to Toyota products.   0:01:40.4 BB: Going back to 1989 was our first Toyota product. And I knew I wanted a pickup truck. 'Cause I was borrowing a pickup truck from a number of friends and I thought, I really like a pickup truck. There's a lot you can do with a pickup truck. So, I knew I wanted a pickup truck. And I knew from having worked in my father's gas station, I had reason to believe I wanted a Japanese pickup truck and not an American pickup truck. So, I then it was a question of is it a Mazda, Toyota.   0:02:11.1 AS: Nissan.   0:02:13.2 BB: Sorry Nissan. And I looked at all of them and yeah I just all I knew is I was gonna be one of those. And I think the major reason I went with... My wife and I went with a Toyota... I don't think the prices were that different. But it just had a, it was the styling was a little bit better. But I did not... That's why I bought it.   0:02:46.5 AS: The loyalty wasn't built yet.   0:02:49.0 BB: No I knew to stay away... I knew I had seen plenty of examples of... Well, I had traded in my first car that my father, my parents got me when I was in college was a 1975 Chevy Nova. Four door Chevy Nova. And the reason four doors is important is a... If it was a two door, the door would be longer. But it was a four door. By the time I gave that car to a friend, the engine was running beautifully but the body was falling apart. And, so, by the time I sold it to get the pickup truck, in order to get out of it, I'd have to throw my shoulder into the driver's door. Why? Because the door droop was so great that when you close the door, I mean the door drooped and this is not a four door, this is a two door. So, imagine if it was a two door the door would be even heavier. So, on a four door, the door drooped. And, so, when you closed it, you'd had to lift it and then close it in order to get out you had to... Oh, it's just my wife couldn't drive. It was just a nuisance.   0:04:17.6 AS: And, that in '75 was just about when the Japanese were really starting to go after the US car makers. And but I want to tell you just a quick one. I can't remember if I've told you, but I used to have a 1963 Lincoln Continental here in beautiful Bangkok. And I owned it for 10 years. And then eventually I sold it. But what a beautiful car. And people always ask me the same thing and they said, isn't it hard to take care of? And I said, you gotta remember back in those days, cars were simple.   0:04:49.1 BB: Yeah, yeah. So, the... So, with... So, the experience of 14 years or so, with the '75 Chevy Nova. And the door was like the straw that broke the camel's back. It just done with this, all right. So, we're gonna buy Japanese, bought a Toyota. That was the first one. And I think I've mentioned in the first podcast I mentioned that we had a 1998 Toyota Sienna, which is their first, it was their Toyota third attempt at a minivan. The first one I think was underpowered, the second one... And we knew we wanted a minivan. It was time, the kids were getting a little bit bigger. It was time for minivan. And just as we were ready to go buy it, they had a... I think a competitor came out with dual sliding doors. Dual sliding doors. And, so, instead of Toyota coming out with a one sliding door, they stepped back. I think Chrysler came out with two sliding doors. And they figured we can't come to market with one sliding door. They've got two sliding doors. So, then we waited another year and they finally came out and given all of our delight with the Toyota pickup truck, boom, that's what we wanted. And then the transmission failed, six months later with 10,000 miles in the car.   0:06:18.5 BB: And I have a photo of that. Not only did the transmission fail at 10,000 miles, but it failed on Christmas morning on our way to see friends about an hour away. And this guy, people were going to see, he knew I loved Toyota. And when he drove to pick us up, we transferred everything from that to his Ford F-150. He says to me... So, then we had to have the car towed on a flatbed to his house and the next day to the dealership, what a nuisance headache. But when he showed up, he looks at me knowing that I like Toyota. And he says, how's this data point change your theory about Toyota?   0:07:06.5 AS: I thought he was gonna say, if it was me, I would've said pop in the back.   0:07:12.6 BB: And I was like, yeah, that really hurts. Well when I shared that story with students at Northwestern's Business School, the Kellogg Business School, their advice and these are students that had worked in all different industries from Coke to banking, and a number of 'em have worked in the auto industry. And their advice was, I said, Professor Bellows never buy anyone's first model year, even Toyota. Now I have a friend who he and his wife bought the same model year Toyota Sienna. They did not have a problem.  Oe did. When I met at a Deming conference, a guy who worked in Georgetown, Kentucky which is where the Sienna was made. And, so, I met him at a conference and when he said he worked for Toyota, I said, oh, my wife and I buy nothing but Toyotas. He says, oh. And I said, we have a first model...   0:08:08.6 BB: Year Sienna. And everything was good. And then I'm thinking, I'm gonna ask the guy a question. And I looked straight in his eyes. We were pretty close together. And I'm about to ask him a question. I'm looking straight in his eyes and I said, we got a Toyota Sienna. He says, how do you like it? And I looked right at him and I said, the transmission failed at 10,000 miles. And he rolled his eyes. And I said, so, you know about this. It wasn't a look of shock. It was, yeah, all right. So, I said, all right, all right. Your expression just told me that you know something about this. I said, what's up? He says, we tried. This is so cool. He says, we tried to save a few pennies on a bearing.   0:09:00.8 BB: I said, you did but what you did cost me more than you saved. So, yeah you guys saved a few pennies on a bearing and cost my wife weeks of aggravation to have it towed from where it happened to the place we were going because it Christmas Day, it broke. Everything's shut down on Christmas days. You can't have it right? And, so, we had it towed, had to get a rental car. Then they're complaining about, we had... Who authorized this rental car? We only pay... It was just headache after headache. But we still buy Toyota Andrew. We still buy Toyota. Why? Because I'm afraid to buy from anybody else. Well, part of the reason I wanted to share that with our audience is I buy Toyota products based on value. And I believe that the best value we get in transportation, personal transportation is the money we spend buying a Toyota most often brand new. We've also bought some used, got great use out of them, never had a problem, anything like what I just shared with you. And that's having owned five or six different Toyotas. I mean, right now in our family we have three of them.   0:10:16.7 AS: I think I need to correct you.   0:10:19.1 BB: Go ahead.   0:10:19.9 AS: You buy Toyotas on value and values.   0:10:25.7 BB: Yes!   0:10:28.2 AS: You're aligned with their values and therefore you're willing to look beyond the mistakes and problems that it comes with every product, every service, every company, because you're aligned with their values.   0:10:42.2 BB: Well, what's funny is when we bought the Sienna and we're talking with 'em, doing the driving and signed agree to buy it, that's the color we want. We want these seats, blah, blah, blah. And then you go talk to the closer and the closer's a guy, the gal at the dealership that wants to add on the undercoating and the this and the this and the this and the this. And he wanted to sell us at a premium price, this extended warranty and I dunno what it costs, but I said, I've done a whole lot of research. And he says to me it's so funny. He says, when these things break down, a circuit board breaks and that'll cost you this and this and this, and, so, I'm gonna sign you up for the insurance policy, the extra coverage. And I said, no, and he is going on and on. And I said, look it, I've done a lot of research into how they're made and I said, and the values of that organization. So, I said, the reason we buy Toyota is that I have an understanding, a pretty damn good understanding of how they manage the product, the pieces and how it all comes together. And he's pushing back at me. Finally, I said, I teach university courses on how Toyota operates and their quality system.   0:12:14.8 BB: So, we didn't get the extra coverage. Now it was still covered under warranty, so, it was kind of laughable that. But anyways, the reason I bring that up is that...   0:12:27.3 AS: Before you do that, I want to just say for the listeners and viewers out there, what is the messaging from a corporate strategy perspective? And that is have values that you stand for. Communicate those to the market, stay loyal to them and the customers who align with those values will stick with you through the hard times that you're gonna definitely have. There's a quote by Alexander Hamilton says, "those who stand for nothing, fall for everything." If you do not stand for a clear set of values that the market can perceive, then people are gonna fall away from you as soon as times get tough.   0:13:07.2 BB: Oh yeah. And I...I, I. It's about that and that's why I've read lots about Toyota. How they operate written by people outside of Toyota trying to explain it, people inside of Toyota and their explanations. But part of the reason I bring this up is my fascination, my interest in Dr. Deming's philosophy, is a great deal to do with his system is based on an incredible appreciation of the difference between acceptability and desirability. All other quality management systems, whether it's the quality management within Lean is acceptability based, good parts and bad parts, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma Quality. In fact, there's a quote at the end of chapter 10 in "The New Economics". And chapter 10 was the original last chapter until the third edition came out. In which case there's chapter 11 written in large part by Kelly Allen, a good friend.   0:14:15.1 BB: And when chapter 10 was the end I thought it was pretty cool that at the very end of chapter 10. The last few pages of chapter 10 of “The New Economics” are about Dr. Taguchi's loss function. And this is what turned me on to Dr. Taguchi, was finding “The New Economics" in a brick and mortar bookstore. I knew from ASQ Quality Progress that this was coming out. So, I remember when it came out, this was before Amazon, going to the bookstore. Going through it and saying what does this guy think about Taguchi? Because Taguchi was my, the one I really idolized. And I opened it up and I turned to chapter 10 and it's all about the loss function, the problem and I thought this is way cool. So, the closing quote... The closing... The last sentence in chapter 10 which again was the original last chapter until third edition came out, is the following "Conformance to specifications," that's acceptability, "zero defects," that's acceptability. "Six Sigma quality," which is acceptability "and all other specification-based nostrums all miss the point, ,stated by Donald J. Wheeler."   0:15:42.6 BB: So, then I looked up, but what is a nostrum? And Dr. Deming not Dr. Deming a nostrum is defined as “quack medicine.”  So, "Conformance to specifications, zero defect, Six Sigma quality, and all other specification-based nostrums all miss the point." And, so, I wrote an article about this, gosh, 20 years ago. I said, what's the point? And my explanation, the point is, all of them are about managing parts in isolation. Looking at things in isolation. Again that's acceptability. And as I said earlier, I'm not saying acceptability is bad, I'm just saying acceptability is not desirability. And the other thing I wanna add is, why do I... My wife and I love Toyota products. I've got reason to believe through a lot of research and talking, sharing the ideas that we talk about in these podcasts with people within Toyota. And they have a desirability focus that nobody else... That I'm not aware of anybody else has.   0:16:54.9 BB: And, that's having presented around the world doing classes, at Kellogg Business School, at university. Yeah, the Kellogg Business School Northwestern University. I teach online classes at Cal State Northridge, Southern Utah University. I've lectured at many universities. And I never had anyone come to me working in industry saying, Bill, what you're talking about, we practice where I work. No. And, so, for those that are pursuing the Toyota Production System stuff. My response is, I don't buy Toyota products because they use the Toyota Production System. Now, that may help with getting the car to market faster. But I don't believe the Toyota Production System is why people buy Toyota products. I believe Toyota's quality management system... At least I buy Toyotas because I believe their quality management system, inspired by Dr. Taguchi, inspired by Dr. Deming, is providing something that nobody else has in many industries. All right. So, I wanted to get that out.   0:18:06.7 AS: So, are you saying Toyota Production System is more of a tool that is in their toolbox of quality management system?   0:18:18.4 BB: Um, the Toyota Production System is classic Industrial Engineering.   0:18:26.8 AS: Right.   0:18:27.0 BB: It's how to...   0:18:28.3 AS: It's a natural.   0:18:30.5 BB: How to improve flow, how to improve throughput by minimizing number of steps, by minimizing inventory. It's highly credited to Taiichi Ohno, who was mentored by the founder of the Toyota Motor Company. And it's all about, they don't have a lot of money. So, we need minimal inventory, minimum steps. So, it's like... So, the Toyota Production System is an efficiency based system based on, we don't have a lot of money, we're not gonna buy a lot of inventory. But the quality aspect of the Toyota Production System everywhere, everything I've written, everything I've read by people describing the Toyota Production System it's all explained by acceptability. So, that they may be moving things closer together so people don't walk so far.   0:19:27.8 BB: But what I'm looking at with Dr. Deming's work inspired by Dr. Taguchi is what is it about the quality system that causes those parts to come together so well and the products to perform so well? So, it's not just having the parts when I reach out, the part is there, but those parts integrate better. I've mentioned in the first podcast series that Toyota had 100% snap-fit pickup truck in 1969 at a time when Ford was banging things together using rubber mallets to get the parts together. They took apart and assembled a Toyota pickup truck twice 'cause they didn't believe the results the first time the parts went together without mallets. That's what I'm talking about, that within that system, the ability for the parts to come together to work together cannot be explained by an acceptability based system. And, so, having spoken with people and having the opportunity to share with people within Toyota the ideas we talk about inspired by Dr. Deming, I've learned that they do desirability in a way that nobody... I'm not aware of anyone else having done.   0:20:48.5 BB: All right, so, what I want to get into, add to the discussion tonight, relative to category thinking, is this idea of category thinking, continuum thinking. Category thinking quite simply is putting things in categories. So, in acceptability we have two categories, good or bad, or maybe three categories. It's good or it's scrap or it's rework. So, category thinking is generically putting things into categories. And so, we could look at category... Categories could be... There could be two categories, three categories.   0:21:27.1 BB: It's been a while since I've gone to see a movie, but I believe they still have a rating system of PG, PG-13, R, R-17, maybe X. Those are categories. Fruits and vegetables. Those are two high level categories. Within each of those categories, we have types of, we have apples and oranges, and within them we have types of apples. That's all category thinking. You go into a supermarket and every aisle... There's the cereal aisle. That's a category. There's the canned goods, those are categories. Religions - talk about categories. So, every religion you look at is its own category. And, then within those categories they have subcategories. How about music? How many categories in music are there Andrew?   0:22:18.9 AS: Well, it gets all messed up on my iTunes where I'm like, that's not heavy metal. That's rock.   0:22:28.6 BB: Yeah. And then there's types of rock. In the beginning it was rock and roll, and then there's types of rock and roll.   0:22:34.0 AS: Progressive rock.   0:22:34.0 BB: Progressive rock. And then we have people... So, what category would we put... I think somebody asked Lucinda Williams, we're going to see her in a few weeks. So, what category? Well, she doesn't fit a category. So, that's category thinking. Category thinking is putting things in categories. We could say, where did you go to college? That's a category. These are USC grads, those are Cal State grads. And, part of the point I want to make is that we use category thinking all the time. Putting people in categories is what we do. Such as you and our daughter are Cal State graduates.   0:23:17.6 BB: And, so, what degrees do they have? Those are categories. So, I don't know what we would do if we couldn't put things in the categories. So, I don't think category, putting people in category is not a bad thing. Now, when you start to associate values with the categories, now we're getting into racism or sexism and then, okay. But this idea that putting people in categories is a bad thing, I'd say category thinking is our simple way of organizing everything around us and these little file cabinets. Now added to that is when you put four or five things into a category, then what you're implying is that they're all the same. And that gets into acceptability.   0:24:12.8 BB: So, if this is a good part, that's a good part. That's a bad part. That's a good part. So, all the good parts go into the good part category. Then we say, oh, these are all good. Then we get into the sense of, and they're interchangeable. Well, maybe not. And that has to do with what I call continuum thinking. All right, so before we get to continuum thinking, Andrew, remember the question. What do you call the person who graduates last in their class of medical school?   0:24:43.3 AS: I don't remember that.   0:24:45.2 BB: Okay, so take a wild guess, Andrew, putting the pressure on, what do you call the person that graduates last in his or her class in medical school?   0:24:55.7 AS: Surgeon general.   0:24:56.9 BB: What's cool is that's a question I've been able to ask all around the world. Now, depending on where I go, I can't talk about baseball because they don't understand baseball. Or depending on where I go, I can't say soccer or I have to say football. Then if I say football, I have to say, well, I mean your football, not American football. But what's neat about this question, what do you call the person that graduates last in their class in medical school, that's "doctor." That's also acceptability thinking. From the first in class to the last in class, they all met requirements. Andrew, you know what that is? Acceptability. So, category thinking is a form... Acceptability is a form of category thinking. All right. Now I'm gonna give you three numbers and I'm going to ask you which two of the three are closest to being the same. You ready?   0:25:58.0 AS: Yep.   0:26:01.7 BB: 5.001, 5.999 and 6.001.   0:26:11.1 AS: 5.999 and 6.001.   0:26:17.6 BB: Are close to being the same?   0:26:18.8 AS: Yeah.   0:26:20.2 S3: That's what most people think. Okay. But...   0:26:25.7 AS: One's a six and one's a five. That's a problem.   0:26:29.5 BB: All right. And, so, again, the numbers were 5.001, 5.999 and 6.001. And the question is, which two of the three are close to being the same? And, what most people will say is 5.999 and 6.001, which infers that what does same mean?   0:26:48.5 AS: The integers?   0:26:49.1 BB: If you answered.   0:26:49.9 AS: I looked at the integers at the end rather than the whole number at the beginning.   0:26:56.7 BB: But is it safe to say you chose those numbers by saying they were closest together?   0:27:01.6 AS: Correct. Yes.   0:27:03.2 BB: So, in your case you're saying, if I plot those numbers from zero to infinity. Then those two are really close together. That's one definition of same is proximity. But, same could also be, they begin with five, in which case the first two are close to being the same. 'cause they both begin with five or they're both less than six. Or, I could say 5.001 and 6.001, because they both end in .001. So, it turns out there's three answers to the question. But the answer of the last two and proximity is what category is what continuum thinking is about. On a continuum these two are closest together. All right.   0:27:51.2 AS: And I have to tell you, we're gonna be running out of time, so we gotta wrap this up.   0:27:55.4 BB: All right. So, when I asked you the question, what do you call the person who graduates last in their class of medical school? And you said doctor, that's category thinking. If you used... Well actually the thing is, if I ask, what do you call the person who graduates last in their class at the United States, US Army's Military Academy, known as West Point, one answer is Second Lieutenant. 'cause they're all Second Lieutenants. But West Point uses continuum thinking to define the very last person in their class. So, it's the last person in class is not called second lieutenant. The last person in the class is called goat, as in the animal.   0:28:43.2 BB: And a very famous goat at West Point, who from my reading, was very proud to have graduated last because there's... I think Mike Pompeo, who was Secretary of State under president Trump, was first in his class at West Point, first in his class. A very famous, I wanna be the last person in my graduating class at West Point was George Custer. You've heard of him?   0:29:14.3 AS: Yep.   0:29:15.5 BB: And, he was deliberately lazy, so he wanted to be the very last person in his class. But that's, but the idea is that category thinking says they're all Second Lieutenants, they're all doctors. Continuum thinking is when you say this is the first, this is the second, this is the third. And when you come up, when you start to order them and say, the last one is goat, that's looking at things on a continuum, which is continuum thinking. Well, given that most quality systems, including Boeing's Advanced Quality System, are based on category thinking and category thinking, you have good parts and bad parts. When I ask a question as I brought up in the podcast five. I said I go to audiences and ask, how much time do you spend discussing parts which are good, that arrive on time? And the answer is none. And I say, well why is that? 'Cause in that system they're focusing on taking things from bad to good. And then what? Stopping at good.   0:30:20.0 BB: Well, part of the thing I wanna get across in this episode is the reason we're stuck in that model of stopping at good is because the quality system is based on category thinking of bad and good. And in a world of good and bad, there is no better. In a world of short and tall, there is no taller. And, so, continuum thinking allows us to go beyond that. And, so, going back to Dr. Deming's quote, conformance requirements, which is category thinking, zero defect, Six Sigma quality, those are all category based systems, which means it's good parts and bad parts. But then I come back to how does a system which is based on good parts and bad parts deliver such incredible reliability in the products? And, I believe it's because they're using continuum thinking. Not... And again not continuum thinking everywhere, but I think they have very judiciously figured out where to use continuum thinking and that is their differentiator. In my admiration for Dr. Deming's System of Profound Knowledge is, I've not come across any other type of management theory, which has that level of fidelity to explain that. And, in order to practice continuum thinking, implement it, you have to work together.   0:31:43.9 AS: And I'm gonna wrap this up by... One of the revelations that I come upon when I listen to what you're saying is. That's also what makes Deming's teachings sometimes hard to grasp, because there is no clear category and there is no clear beginning and end. There is no certification and therefore it's just hard for us who are used to being in categories to grasp. And that's my conclusion what I draw from everything you've just said.   0:32:16.6 BB: Well and let me add to that, really appreciate you saying that. Let me add to that,much of what I was doing at Rocketdyne... When I began to appreciate that the reason I was focusing on solving problems, solving problems and the problems we didn't solve were the problems where the customer, NASA said, we're gonna take this work and take it to the company down the street because you guys can't make it happen.  And, that scared the hell out of me that we're gonna lose this work to competitors because... And when I looked at it, was why are we stuck?  And I looked at Dr. Deming's work, the reason we're stuck is we're... 'cause our quality system is based on good parts and bad parts. We're waiting for trouble to happen. And, so, but still what I found is, and when I started to focus on... I went from being 100% Taguchi to more about Dr. Deming's work and trying to come up with everyday examples to make Dr. Deming's work more accessible.   0:33:16.9 BB: So, in Dr. Deming's work, you're not gonna find category thinking, continuum thinking. So many of the concepts we talk about in this series, in the prior series are... I refer to them as InThinking Concepts, just trying to make it easier for people to begin to absorb the brilliance of Dr. Deming's work. Because, I think absent that, when he says quality, what kind of quality is he talking about? Acceptability quality, desirability quality. So, I'm with you, I think the work is brilliant. I'm just hoping through our conversations and these podcasts that we can make his work far more accessible.   0:33:56.4 AS: Yep. Well, I think we're doing that. And Bill, on behalf of everyone at The Deming Institute and the audience, I wanna thank you again for this discussion. For listeners, remember to go to deming.org to continue your journey. Of course, if you wanna keep in touch with Bill, just find him on LinkedIn. This is your host Andrew Stotz. And I'm gonna leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming. "People are entitled to joy in work."

This morning, Greg sat down with Bret Beachler of Beachler's Automotive.   Brett came into the show with a special announcement, a giveaway for a new car. Brett prides himself and his company on giving back to the community in various ways, this time he knew he wanted to really do something special. He will be giving a 2008 Toyota Sienna to a family in need. The vehicle will be given away by Mid-September to the family selected through their nomination process.   To nominate someone visit their website at: beachlers.com. SImply submit your name, the person you're nominating, and their story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Nash is a long-time Silicon Valley executive, investor and advisor. He was the President and CEO of Wealthfront, a Product executive at Dropbox and LinkedIn, and teaches a course on personal finance for engineers at Stanford. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Daffy, the donor-advised fund for you and a champion of charitable giving. In addition to his long and successful career he's also a husband and the father of four kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise financially literate kids* How to think about the question of “am I financially ready for children” and is that the right question* How to teach your kids about charitable giving and philanthropy* The challenges of starting a company as a parent* The concept of “super powers” at work and at home* How to talk about money with your wife and kids* How to do financial planning in your household—Where to find Adam Nash* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash/* X: https://x.com/adamnashWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:41] Welcome[2:47] How did you develop your passion for finance?[5:31] When are you financially ready for children?[12:05] Was financial literacy part of childhood?[14:55] Kids ages and background[15:25] Decision to start a family[18:26] Guardrails[23:35] Conversation with partner about startup[27:12] Concept of superpowers[31:56] Advice to younger Adam[35:49] Advice to ignore[38:53] How do you build financially literate children?[44:09] What is a DAF?[51:18] Your family's philanthropy & impact[53:51] Financial review[57:27] Financial apps[58:48] Mistake as a dad[1:03:57] Rapid fire—Show references:Daffy: https://www.daffy.org/Wealthfront: https://www.wealthfront.com/Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/homeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/Steve Jobs: https://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-JobsDonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org/Greenlight: https://greenlight.com/Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/Plenty: https://www.withplenty.com/Apple watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Jewish Community Center: https://jcca.org/Cars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/Animal House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/Back To School: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/Real Genius: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/filmsBack To The Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/Honda Odyssey: https://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

Kelly and Lizz are here to make mom life a little easier today. From easier-to-pack bags to delicious low-cook summer meal ideas they've got you covered. The gals have a few Instagram follows sure to brighten your feed on today's driveway dumps. @smaller_sam.pcos delivers better options for the drive through, @busytoddler offers relatable mom content for moms of young kids, and @presleypierce_ is doing content differently from his Kansas boutique. The moral of the media? Don't force feed your Instagram content — do something different! Lizz's last three transactions kick off with the book "I Love You, Daddy." Kelly chimes in with some classic children's book favorites, The Giving Tree and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and asks for girl book recs! Lizz is also stocking up on Puffworks baby peanut butter puffs and excited to try out her My Soft Birkenstock dupes. Kelly snagged a deal on Land's End overnight bags, is getting the family all on the same page with a clear acrylic weekly calendar, and is keeping her kiddo comfy in Bamboo jammies from Caden Lane. Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy?Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine.  → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL for 20% off your first order Every Monday in June Caraway is dropping hot deals you won't want to miss. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself.  → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. A highly requested taste drive features the collab absolutely no one asked for — Oreo and Sour Patch Kids. These Oreos are going straight in the trash and leave Kelly and Lizz wishing for an Oreo Nutella collab! A listener with a family of five has been driving a Honda Accord for 10 years and is looking for their next vehicle. Kelly recommends checking out a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey. Another listener who drives a 2021 Explorer is considering a Kia Carnival lease, but the deal sounds too good to be true. Lease specials are the bane of Kelly's existence. She recommends checking out the fine print — the tax, title, and license fees and the required down payment. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com  Thursday's industry news will be extra special. Jessica from the IAHS returns to share hot updates and spill the tea. You won't want to miss it! Lizz is loving her new egg-roll in a bowl recipe and happy to ditch the drive-through for it. Just mix cooked ground pork, soy sauce, coleslaw salad mix, fresh or ground ginger, fresh or jarred garlic in your bowl and top with Everything But the Bagel seasoning, green onions, and Sriracha mayo. Let your imagination run wild with a crowd-pleasing lemon orzo salad at your next BBQ. Cook your orzo and add lemon juice, zest, feta, tomato, cucumber, pepper, spinach, basil, and whatever else you have on hand to spruce up your salad. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toyota Sienna Van XSE Hybrid - 2024 by John Rush

Para GAC el segmento de las Minivans puede revivir en México y para muestra la GN8 que básicamente rivalizará en territorio nacional, únicamente con dos exponentes: la Honda Odyssey y Toyota Sienna.

Bobby, Ann, Meredith and Hillary push the Toyota Sienna to the limit (or at least the limits of these United States) as the TSHE Cinema Roadtrip Spectacular comes to a triumphant and long-overdue finale in Alaska and Hawaii! Plus: Kids are getting older, we are (also) getting older, listeners are sending voicemails, and kittens are being kittens.TSHE Recommendshttp://moviegrid.io/Connect with the show!This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line, send us a voice memo, or fax us a butt to let us know what you think.Facebook group: This Show Has EverythingEmail: tsheshow@gmail.com 

In this episode, we're digging into the nuts and bolts of diesel and hybrid vehicles. Elijah McMillan, owner of Second Mile Repair, reflects on his experiences with the formidable Cummins engine, the nuances of Duramax repairs, and his foray into the world of hybrid repairs, including the trusty Prius and the challenging Ford CMax hybrid.We'll ride down the road of Elijah's career, from his roots repairing vehicles at a young age under the influence of his father's Toyota affinity to his bold leap into opening his shop in June 2022. Our guest doesn't hesitate to discuss the difficulties of flat-rate work, the importance of safety measures in handling high-voltage systems, and the rewarding yet complex nature of flipping cars for profit.Elijah credits podcasts for enhancing his knowledge of business practices, from KPIs to effective labor rates. We're taking a detour to touch on industry-wide issues and the importance of collaborative improvement, working with knowledgeable technicians, and upholding moral standards towards employees and customers alike.Join us as we explore the challenging technical aspects, the dedication to customer service, and the universal quest for unity in the automotive repair industry. It's a conversation filled with sparks of wisdom, lessons learned, and the ever-present drive to innovate and excel. So, tighten those lug nuts, and let's get into gear with Elijah McMillan on The Jaded Mechanic.

On the podcast this week I'm sharing a general life update. I share about our homeschool and how we started the year with a great routine in January which fizzled out by the end of the month as my energy dwindled with my cycle. Surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly) both our girls are developing new skills in many different areas. I share about catering to the different age groups in our daily 'unschool' routine that we curently have. I also share about buying a new car and upgrading our car to a van (2024 Toyota Sienna). Bisous! Xx NEW! Apply to join our very own Online Network (*$6 per month for the first tier*) https://www.birthworxx.com/lifeworxxc... Two of my favourite podcasts I mention in this video: Lively World podcast by Bella Lively Money with Katie Show Let's stay connected: Instagram: @emiliealexina Web: emiliealexina.com Facebook: Emilie Alexina Music is by Kate Sutherland

Buckle up for a value-packed ride with US News' John Vincent, as we unravel the mysteries behind the Best Cars for the Money awards and dive into why the Kia Telluride is making waves as the favorite three-row SUV. The conversation doesn't stop there, though; we also navigate the dependable world of the Honda Passport and let out a few chuckles over civilians owning borderline tank-like vehicles. Whether you're a car buff or simply scouting your next set of wheels, this episode steers you through a candid discussion on automotive excellence and the tangible worth of your investment.Shift gears with us as we crown the Honda Odyssey the minivan monarch and peek at the competition like the Kia Carnival and Toyota Sienna, with a side glance at the possibilities of driving military-grade behemoths through city streets. It's time to rev the engine on conversation as we pave the way toward the electrifying future, dissecting the readiness of EV infrastructure and market trends. This episode is your all-access pit stop, providing fuel for thought across the full spectrum of car culture, from the functional to the fantastically peculiar.Lupe Tortilla, sponsor Tailpipes & Tacos Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas, is host to the quarterly Saturday morning cruise-in!Sponsored by Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Edwin Olson, CEO & Co-Founder of May Mobility joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss going driver-out in Sun City, Arizona and the economics of the business. The conversation begins with Edwin discussing what went into launching fully driverless operations in Sun City, Arizona. There is a bunch of technology that has to come together to meet your safety requirements and your capabilities. But actually pulling a safety driver out is about so much more than the technology. We have to bring our riders, our partners, the regulators, insurance companies, first responders. There is a huge amount of work that has to come together to get everyone ready to give this project a thumbs-up. – Edwin OlsonMay Mobility chose to launch in Sun City because of the driving environment and the economic potential. From a technical standpoint they were able to go driver-out in Sun City because of their Multi-Policy Decision Making system. May Mobility's Multi-Policy Decision Making system has enabled them to deploy in multiple geographic and weather environments such as downtown Detroit, northern Minnesota and Sun City, Arizona. You are never going to become a Babe Ruth by only playing tee ball. You have to start to taking the pitches and playing the hard game. – Edwin OlsonAll of May Mobility's deployments operate year round, in sun, rain, snow and are revenue generating. The business model being implemented by May compliments public transit as it offers a better return on transit investments for cities and transit agencies. Currently it costs roughly $150 an hour to operate a transit bus in most cities. Our revenue potential is about $150 an hour per vehicle. – Edwin OlsonThe service being provided by May Mobility is as an on-demand point-to-point service being delivered in micro-transit model. As the company gradually removes the safety driver from operations, margins are expected to be around 60%. Driverless operations will ensure a better service without having to rely on drivers who might not show up for work. By switching into a rider-only product we can solve the labor problem and be able to turn on this very high margin business. – Edwin OlsonAs May continues to grow, the company will look to add new vehicles to the mix in addition to their current fleet of fully redundant Toyota Sienna hybrid minivans. We are constantly evaluating other platforms that could help expand our platform offerings so that we can grow our accessible market and grow the business in turn. – Edwin OlsonMay Mobility is a business. Edwin understands this as he is highly focused on developing a business model that is scalable and profitable long-term. When he meets with investors, he breaks down the economics of the May Mobility model and why they are different from the traditional robo-taxi business. In addition to operating an autonomous vehicle business, May is licensing their data to insurance companies. Creating an entirely new revenue stream for the company. Wrapping up the conversation, Ed shares his vision for the future of May Mobility. Recorded on Thursday, December 21, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy podcast and This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We know you love your Honda Odessy and your Toyota Sienna. But does it have a built in vacuum or even better, a built in ROOMBA??? We didn't think so. But thanks to Megan and her ingenuity you will soon be able to find such features in our dream car.... THE VACAY!!! No one knows about it yet, it's not even on the market, but you heard about it here first and because of that you get first dibs when it comes out... but it'll be awhile. We hope you're patient!

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This week on the show I share a case study on a 2013 Toyota Sienna that has issues with the HVAC system doors not moving to the correct positions. The shop has replaced almost all of the components with no change in symptoms! What I find to be the cause is rather interesting and something I've never run into before!  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/     

John dives into the topic of minivan sales and the potential for a revival in the market. The discontinuation of certain minivan models, such as the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200, is discussed as is the increase in sales for the Chrysler Pacifica. Of course, everyone should know John's love of the minivan and he emphasizes the practicality and affordability of minivans, arguing that they are a better choice for transporting cargo and people compared to SUVs. He tried to avoid the topic but the potential impact of an upcoming market-changing electric minivans was touched upon.No Driving Gloves WebsiteBuy us some Gas (a coffee)00:00 John Are we going to talk EVs? No, we're not. Well, we talked the UAW strike. Everybody else's. You didn't come here to hear more about the UAW strike and non-Evergreen content. You want new stuff, stuff you can listen to any day. Whatever. Wait till you hear the largely mini topic that we dive into.00:30 announcer Gloves are off. Welcome to the authority in car talk. No driving gloves. From exotics to hot rods to I'll get to it someday. Experience knowledge and controversy all right in the same suit. Buckle up and hang on for the ride. Now for your host of no driving gloves, John Fibiani.01:00 John We're enjoying a fine day. The weather's turning. Getting to be some good car driving weather out there. And I thought we should talk about a subject that's passionate to me. Something that just gets every car guy. It just strikes a mood with every car person. We've talked about them before here on No Driving Gloves. And like I said in the intro, we're not going to talk EVs. We're going to talk a potentially new and upcoming segment in the automotive industry. We're going to talk about the minivan. How the sales have kind of contracted, but we're looking to see potentially an explosion. An article came across my desk, and this might be one vehicle that really lights up this segment. And OK, it's electric. But if it lights up this segment, there's a lot of other vehicles that, you know, jump to mind that this will affect. I can't believe some of the stuff that's happened in the minivan realm lately. The fact that Ford discontinued the Transit Connect, that Nissan discontinued the NV200. Mercedes, well, I can understand Mercedes discontinuing the Metris, great vehicle, just kind of way out of its price. Even the sales that the Ram Promaster City, it has lost some of its sales. And it's also on, you know, after 23, all of those vehicles are gone. And it doesn't make sense. You look at the numbers and they chop those and the sales transfer and the sales transfer. Yeah, they declined a little bit with covid. And yeah, there's the shipping logistics and you might want to consolidate the world. But Ford has one of the best on the pro level packages available in the F-150 and vehicles like that. And I think the the Transit Connect would lend well to even going to a hybrid or electric city delivery vehicle like it should. And you could bring in and bring some of the Ford software, pro software. But even looking at the minivans that are currently on the market in the U.S. sales, there has been a decline with some. There has been an increase with others. I mean, the Chrysler Pacifica 2021 to 2022, 23 percent increase in sales. 143% increase in market share. The Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey, both have decreased in sales. The Toyota Sienna is probably one of the best minivans out there. But you have to look at pricing. And the Pacifica is still the affordable leader in this. It's a family buying this. And a married couple with two kids or three children Their budgets are limited, and going out...

Plus, Jeep's expanding 4xe lineup and an update on our long-term Toyota Sienna

Driving the Toyota Sienna, Tales of Ford Travels and Smokey Yunick Get's Memorialized

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2006 Ram 1500 Acceleration issues from Transmission 2015 My A/C system is not cold enough Toyota Sienna 2016 Town and Country wont crank with key fob 1983 Chevy Chevette Brake Fluid Leak 1990 Ford F150 300 Six Master cylinder location My new car engine blew up Jaguar 2023 Why does my Kia use oil 2018 What can I do About it? 2008 Ford Ranger no oil pressure

Welcome to "New Van" on the What's The Matter With Me? Podcast In this episode, I get a new van that accommodates a chair lift, host a friend from out of town, and start to plan the heavy metal concert at my burial. News Smash News flash news smash breaking news update chyron Hoppin Hot Sauce is for sale on Amazon Shout outs Sand Man's idea Shout out to Rocky and the Sand Man Burial Music Terrible Cemetery A terrible cemetery would have no benches Metal changes tempo You can only slam dance to it The dancing people stay away You can't dance to it Nami replied, "and maybe that's the point." A metal thing to say No Police Escort little league baseball season was a disaster The police escort didn't show up and the parade was canceled In the middle the A's decided to move to Vegas Visitor Buddy came from out of town New van New car smell They picked up the old van for donation We purchased a 2020 Toyota Sienna. Its coming on Saturday Pick Me Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO50hC5WgYc AL6000 Finally, we are going to get a wheelchair lift in the trunk. I am trying not to get too excited On The Contrary Admittedly, I can be a contrarian, so when KFJC got a little too carried away playing an all-vinyl marathon that extended to almost a week, I proposed an all compact-disc marathon, called The Plastication. This week's selfie: New Van selfie

The 2023 Toyota Camry isn't a performance car. It doesn't offer sizzling acceleration or knife-edge handling. In fact, it is exactly what we used to describe as a family car. But as Co-Host Chris Teague found when he drove the Camry for a week in and around Washington, D.C., the current Camry reminds all of us why we enjoy driving. Admittedly, it doesn't offer the versatility of the ubiquitous crossover SUV, but it does offer a connection to the road that few crossovers can match. The Camry hybrid's 208 total horsepower certainly won't blow anyone away. There are scores of cars that offer more. But that doesn't factor in the almost instant torque available from its electric motor. Not only does it provide a quick boost of acceleration, but it also smooths out shifts so the Camry Hybrid provides a driving experience that nearly simulates an EV. While Chris Teague was testing the 2023 Toyota Camry, Host Jack Nerad and the entire Nerad family were spending their summer vacation testing the mettle of the 2023 Toyota Sienna minivan. Every Sienna is equipped with a hybrid powertrain offering 245 combined horsepower, and it has all the benefits just described in relation to the Camry hybrid. The Sienna proved itself to be a substantial vehicle that can transport as many as eight passengers, and the Nerads found it a perfect vehicle for their sojourn at a northeast Texas lake house. Whether traveling the potholed roads of rural Texas or the most pristine Interstate pavement, the Sienna offered excellent ride quality, more-than-acceptable acceleration, and surprisingly good handling. We'll tell you more about both Toyota “vacation cars” in this episode. In the news this week, just as the auto industry is recovering from COVID-19 and parts shortages, a big strike looms that could derail all the progress. And nearly 100 all-new electric vehicle models are set to come to market in the next three years. But there's only one problem, and we'll tell you what that is in this episode. We'll take a long look at the electric vehicle market and the government's plans going forward. Are the expectations realistic? Meanwhile, Tesla has rolled out a new incentive plan that could earn buyers some extra money. We'll have more info on that. Right now many folks want to know if this is a good time to buy a new or used car? Or should you wait? We have a great guest who has the answer to that question. Sam Fiorani is Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting at Auto Forecast Solutions. At the halfway point in the year, he and Host Jack Nerad are going to take a look at the industry to see if it's a propitious time to jump into the car market All that and more are coming up in this episode. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, YourTestDriver.com, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

What if you could revolutionize your business by applying the same Japanese concept that Toyota used to become the world's leading manufacturer? Join us on this episode of Action Academy podcast as we explore the story of the Toyota Sienna minivan and its engineer, Yuji Yokio, who used the principle of Genchi Genbutsu to achieve a 60% increase in sales year over year. Discover how Yuji's adventurous journey to the US led to direct customer feedback and invaluable insights into what truly mattered to minivan buyers – the experience of the children and family. Learn how to implement Genchi Genbutsu in your own life and business with our three actionable tips, from conversing with your customers to learning from others in your industry and conducting your own market research. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that will help you boost your operational efficiency and achieve financial independence through the power of Genchi Genbutsu!Are you wanting to: Make More Money (Passively & Actively) ? Find Peers, Mentors, Partners, and Friends (Like YOU) ? Replace your 9-5 Salary through real estate and business acquisition within six to twelve months? If So - Click the Link below and let's chat for 15 minutes. I'll coach you for free:Apply For The Action Academy CommunityFor Frameworks, Freedom Tips, and Millionaire Financial Breakdowns:Join Our Weekly Newsletter Twitter @theactionpodIG @brianluebbenTiktok @brianluebben

With the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, driving is the thing. And as we roadtested the Miata this week, it struck us that all the fun to be had from driving a Miata might be lost in the inexorable shift from gasoline-fueled cars to EVs. The whole prospect made us sad because the current Miata is such a hoot to drive. With its 181-horsepower four-cylinder engine and the six-speed manual transmission, the little sports car is just about the perfect way to have fun behind the wheel. No, we admit it isn't especially practical. And no, it isn't even all the fuel-efficient. But isn't the joy it provides worth it? At some point, we wonder, what in the world are we doing to ourselves? Battery electrics can be interesting to drive, but the fun they provide is nothing like the exhilaration a pre-dawn blast in a Miata provides. We know that firsthand. And we'll tell you more in this episode. This week, our other road test is of a vehicle filled with pleasant practicality — the 2023 Toyota Sienna minivan. Now all-hybrid all the time, the Sienna has vaulted toward the top of the minivan charts with its appealing combination of fuel economy, interior space, versatile seating, and big cargo space. For a long family vaca, it is hard to find a better choice, as co-host Chris Teague discovered. Our guest for you this week has a lot to say about the current and future state of the Toyota lineup. Michael Tripp is Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America. Host Jack Nerad sat down with him at a recent driving event in Southern California to talk about two brand new Toyota vehicles and where Toyota is going in this ever-complicated global market. He had some very interesting things to say that aren't the typical auto industry line regarding the future of transport. In the news, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and several other brands has offered buyouts to more than 33,000 workers in the United States. That's never a good sign. In the we-didn't-see-this-coming department, something common to virtually all new cars turns out to be something that might kill you. We'll have the potentially life-saving details on that coming up. And the U.S. Postal Service is having trouble getting a big delivery -- the delivery of its all-new mail truck. Or should we say 50,000 all-new mail trucks? We'll tell all about that snafu in this episode. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, YourTestDriver.com, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark.  

This week Nicole drives the Toyota Sienna minivan with its fancy second-row captain's chairs. She also flies to Detroit to check out the latest from Buick from the Encore GX with the new tri-shield badge to the all-new Envista.

Plus the newest from the EPA, Toyota Sienna and 4Runner, Infiniti QX60 and more

We also drive the base VW Jetta Sport with a manual and chat about our long-term Toyota Sienna

Kevn Kinney will be performing in Atlanta and Athens this weekend, and he swings by to talk to us about the shows and life on the road.  Also: One person is dead and another injured after their car left I-75 North near Bells Ferry Road and tumbled down an embankment early Wednesday, according to the Marietta Police Department. Edgar Perez, 45, and his wife, Blanca Manriquez-Rodriguez, 43, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were traveling north on the freeway at about 5:30 a.m. when Manriquez-Rodriguez, who was driving, lost control of the 2016 Toyota Sienna minivan, said Officer Chuck McPhilamy, spokesman for the Marietta Police Department. The van “struck the right guardrail, flipped over it and tumbled down a large embankment toward Bells Ferry Lane,” according to McPhilamy. Perez died as a result of the crash, while Manrique-Rodriguez was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries, McPhilamy said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator St. Onge. Deviating from their normal Wednesday morning routines, members of the Catholic Church of St. Ann gathered to sing, worship and have a cross of ash marked on their foreheads. The east Cobb church held five services over the day, beginning the six-week season of Lent leading up to Easter. The season commemorates Jesus Christ's journey into the desert, where he fasted and was tempted by the devil. At the end of St. Ann's Mass, following the Eucharist, members filed down the aisles to receive the ash ritual. The Revrend Joseph Aquino, who presided over the 9 a.m. Mass, explained that ashes are a symbol of repentance for Christians — back in biblical times, people would sit in ashes and sackcloth to express penance. In keeping with that theme, Christians often forego certain luxuries during Lent, seeking to follow Christ's example. An errant kick in a physical education class made the Grayson boys basketball's postseason road more interesting. The Rams' home court flooded earlier this month when a sprinkler, hit by a soccer ball during PE, poured water on the boards and rendered the surface unplayable until it is replaced. Because of the damage, Grayson entered the state playoffs unable to host despite being a No. 1 seed. Archer is now the Rams' home site for the opening rounds of the playoffs. Grayson looked plenty comfortable in its new setting Wednesday night, riding an efficient offense to a 99-56 rout of Marietta in the Class AAAAAAA first round. It advances to host another game at Archer on Saturday at 4 p.m. against Valdosta. The Rams (22-5) put up a season high in points, had 58 points at halftime and 83 through three quarters. A total of 13 players scored in the win. Jaiden Mann and Jack Bourgeois scored 15 points each to lead Marietta (5-25). Todd LeCadre added 10 points. The Devils finish at 5-25 on the year. The Wheeler boys utilized a big fourth quarter to defeat Milton 81-64 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs on Wednesday. Wheeler (22-6) outscored the Eagles 29-12 in the final quarter. The game was tied with just over a minute remaining in the third quarter until the Wildcats went on a 17-0 run over the next four minutes. Every point scored on the run came shots at the basket or by free throw, as Wheeler punished the Eagles on fast breaks. The win advanced Wheeler to the second round of the tournament, where the Wildcats will host North Gwinnett on Saturday, after the Bulldogs defeated Mill Creek 72-62. Isaiah Collier led the Wildcats in scoring with 28 points, including a 12-point fourth quarter. Collier was one of three Wildcats to break double-digit scoring, alongside Rickey McKenzie with 20 and Arrinten Page with 12. On the other side of the court, the Eagles were led in scoring by Josh Dixon with 20, including a 10-point second quarter. Seth Fitzgerald and Avery White each added 15 for Milton. A Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick's bill to limit passport fee receipts by Georgia clerks of court. As the east Cobb Republican noted, the operative word is now “limit,” rather than “eliminate.” An earlier version of the legislation would have barred clerks of court from receiving personal income from processing U.S. passport applications, which is currently allowed under Georgia law. The latest version of the bill would cap their income from passport fees at $7,500 per year. Senate Bill 19 was filed after media investigations into Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor, who has pocketed more than $425,000 in fees since taking office atop her annual income of $170,000. Federal regulations allow local officials who process passport applications to charge a $35 fee for their trouble, while Georgia law permits county clerks who do so to keep that money as personal income. The practice is widespread across the state, but Taylor's proceeds drew scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who pledged to put an end to the supplementary income. Taylor, meanwhile, is facing a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe following allegations she ordered the destruction of records of her passport fee income. Kirkpatrick's version of the bill then carried with bipartisan support. Democratic Gwinnett County state Sens. Merritt, Sheikh Rahman, and Nabilah Islam (the latter two of Lawrenceville) were the three votes against. Kirkpatrick told the MDJ she hopes for a vote by the full Senate next week. Thirty-six of Cobb County's finest minds will be celebrated for their achievements on Tuesday evening at the annual STAR Student and Teacher banquet, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Metro-Marietta. The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) banquet recognizes high school seniors with the highest SAT scores and grade point average from public, private and charter schools across Cobb and Marietta. The STAR program was launched in 1958 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and was adopted by the Metro-Marietta Kiwanis in 1966.  This year's banquet, scheduled for 6 p.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church, is expected to attract more than 200 people. Students who are honored bring family as guests, and also get to select a STAR teacher from their school to be honored. The keynote speaker for this year's banquet is Condace Pressley, a journalist for WSB Radio and Marietta High graduate. Please head over to MDJ Online dot com for a list of all Cobb Star Students and Teachers. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com              See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, we add the Toyota Sienna to our long-term fleet and drive the Electrified G80

We hope you have a surgeon on speed-dial because this weeks episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is entirely DEEP CUTS! Especially if you're familiar with the concept of GROWING UP! It's fun times in minivans here starting with Benjamin's review of the 2023 Toyota Sienna, with its funky design, hybrid powertrain and approachable pricing. In-between jokes about old vans and weird names, Benjamin explains that his time in the Toyota wasn't without incident, so be sure to listen to his whole experience to get the entire picture. Then Sami gets his fun captured by the CabinWatch camera found in the 2023 Honda Odyssey, which has lost its killer suction-related app but gained a few other weird gimmicks. With 280 VTEC ponies on tap, this minivan is a screamer, or at least its passengers were certainly making some noise! Hear how practical this minivan is and why minivans aren't getting so much love these days. If you enjoyed this weeks episode be sure to subscribe and review us using your favorite podcast client. Thanks for listening!

Should a Kia be faster than a Ferrari? In this episode of America on the Road Kia America Executive VP and COO Steve Center tells us why his company built the EV6 GT and what it plans to get from it. The 2023 Kia EV6 is the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever. It boasts 576 all-electric horsepower, and independent testing shows that the battery-electric EV6 GT can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It has a claimed top speed of 161 mph. During the Kia EV6 GT's first U.S.press drive, AOTR Host Jack Nerad sat down with Center for a lengthy interview that dove into the brand's evolution from value to aspirational performance. And, according to Center, the EV6 GT is just the tip of the new-product iceberg that will force consumers to think differently about the Kia brand. In other electric-vehicle news, Volkswagen is letting us all get a glimpse of its ID.7 battery-electric sedan as it builds out its all-electric lineup. VW chose CES in Las Vegas as the venue for its first public preview of the soon-to-be-unveiled battery-electric sedan. We'll have more details for you coming up. Tesla is in hot water — or maybe we should say cold water — in Korea. The South Korean government has just announced it is issuing a big fine on the Texas-based automaker. This year has started rocky for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, and we'll tell you why coming up. In the road test segment, AOTR Co-Host Chris Teague details his recent experiences in the Mazda CX-30 small crossover utility vehicle. The CX-30 has a reputation as one of the best-handling, most fun-to-drive CUVs out there, but the nagging question remains: it is too small for Chris Teague's manly six-foot-tall frame? And while Chris Teague was shuttling his young family around Maine in the Mazda CX-30 Host Jack Nerad was doing much the same for his more mature family in Southern California in the Toyota Sienna minivan. Was the hybrid Sienna the right choice as the family transport for the Christmas holidays? Nerad and Teague have the answer for you coming up.

For our final episode of Season 3, we are thrilled to welcome Fr. Scott Santarosa, SJ, the former provincial of the Jesuits West Province and newly installed pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Diego, CA. Fr. Scott has become a fast friend to the two of us after visiting the Rio Grande Valley early in the year and then helping to host us on a visit to El Paso, TX, where he spent part of his sabbatical. He talks about how he's gone from a childhood in Sacramento, to a love for Latino ministry, to his first assignment on the border. And he shares the consolation he experienced just taking out the trash at a migrant shelter after years spent working behind a desk as Provincial. Reflecting on other friends in ministry for us, we give thanks for the Mercy Sisters and IHM Sisters who regularly minister in the same migrant shelters. And we give a shout-out to our newest friend in ministry, Jules, our Toyota Sienna. We've had a lot of hoops to jump through to get her into Mexico, but she's worth the wait! Oh, and in the area of current events, Title 42 is scheduled to be lifted on December 21st. It's been the governing border policy since the pandemic started. We'll see what happens, but we're expecting big changes between now and the debut of Season 4 next year. Stay tuned and thanks for listening! We'll see you next season!

Stuck in the 21st century, as always our heroes make many questionable decisions, including but not limited to, kidnapping, home intrusion, and illegal parking. We are four scatterbrains who try their best to play DND. Our Patreon is:Patreon.com/HyperactivedragonsOur Twitter is:@HyperactiveDNDOur logo is by Gaibrial Morton, you can find him on Instagram at: instagram.com/eustace_the_knight/Our intro/outro music is "Thin Air" by Roie ShpiglerSupport the show

The guys take two completely different paths this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Sami goes the family friendly route with the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Available only as a hybrid, Sami starts off by describing a few of the vans shortcomings before diving into what makes this a smart entry in the world of three row vehicles. Then Benjamin takes a walk on the wild side with the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, an all-new trim package that boasts several off road modifications, similar to last year's Outback Wilderness. He seems pretty impressed with the effort applied by Subaru but he eventually gets pulled into a conversation about who exactly this crossover is made for. Finally the duo discuss an interview on The Verge with Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz where the concepts of legacy and marketing collide in predictably awkward fashion. Drop in, listen, subscribe and stay in touch! Thanks for listening to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast!

How you position your product can help you connect with the people who most need it, unlocking rapid growth for your company. But first, you need a solid foundation. Today, Christian and Meghan discuss what product leaders get right vs. wrong when positioning their products. Led by Meghan's insights in product marketing, we'll also walk through a process any team can use to find a position that will give you a cutting edge while letting you stay true to who you are.    Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to see the latest in Better Product, a show part of the Better Product Community powered by Innovatemap. The community is the connection point for product leaders & practitioners to learn and share what it takes to design, build, market, and sell better products. Learn more at betterproduct.community.    Takeaways:  To create a positioning strategy, you need:  A foundational statement that is the truth of your product  Benefit pillars that focus on your differentiators  A description of your product features as proof  Positioning work is internal, but it should inform the external.  Test your positioning's effectiveness by asking if it's simple, meaningful, repeatable, and relevant.  Things To Listen For:  [1:30] Friday recordings, turning 40, and why smart people have worse memories  [2:30] Icebreaker: if you could debate anyone, real or not, who would it be?  [3:00] Meghan's hot take: “90% of cars are so much uglier than they have to be” [4:00] Christian's defense of minivan designs and the 2014 Toyota Sienna  [9:30] Today's topic: how we shape perceptions of our product with positioning  [10:00] Positioning says who you are and why you matter [11:00] “Positioning at its core is your north star; it should set the course”  [12:00] How appreciation for positioning in product has evolved over time  [12:30] Increasingly, product marketers and product designers are working together to bring positioning to life (see our episode on Pinterest) [13:30] Can you tell if a product is positioned well from an outside perspective?  [14:30] Your positioning works if it's simple, meaningful, repeatable, and relevant  [15:00] Positioning statements must be factual and true to who you are  [16:30] Positioning explains why your designers are designing, and for whom  [18:00] How to start applying your positioning to a product roadmap  [20:00] What to do about positioning when you're an in-house product marketer [24:00] Why to revisit positioning as your company grows and hires new leaders [25:30] Consider changing your positioning when something foundational shifts [28:00] Previewing our upcoming series, Unlock Product Marketing

If you just look at sales numbers and available models, minivans are dead and are buried under the crushing weight of crossovers and SUVs. While that might be true on the sales charts, it's not exactly true on the showroom floor. Sure, fewer automakers are churning out these people movers, but minivans are still here to handle your multi-passenger problem. The 2022 Toyota Sienna entered its fourth generation last year and eschewed its traditional internal-combustion-only approach. This latest generation of Toyota minivan is hybrid only, and available with all-wheel-drive if you want the extra traction. The only available powertrain uses a 2.5-liter inline-four that feeds Toyota's eCVT. Combing the electric motor with the internal combustion engine, this Sienna makes a respectable 245 hp while making 36 mpg city and highway. In this episode of Quick Spin, Mark Vaughn puts the 2022 Toyota Sienna through its paces and brings you along for the ride. Vaughn walks you around the '22 Sienna and highlights its styling and gives context around the minivan world before bringing you inside the Sienna to show off its interior features. Vaughn also brings you along for a live-recorded drive review. Adding to these segments, Vaughn talks about the Sienna and the greater role of minivans in the market with host Wesley Wren. The pair talk about the influx of consumer tech in the Sienna, the reason for minivans and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the '22 Sienna special.

In today's episode, we talk way too much about minivans while recapping our time with the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Looking into next week, we have some luxury cars at DM HQ in the form of the 2022 Audi A3 and the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. Ooooo, so fancy. Chris is still missed, Charlie is still pissed, and Nathan takes a piss.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/daily-motor-podcast/donations

In sad news, Chris isn't with us this week. He was driving a Stellantis vehicle when it decided to become on fire. He will be dearly missed. Fortunately, Nathan and Charlie are still here to tell you about the excellent Volvo XC40 Recharge and Jeep Grand Cherokee L! This week, we're getting another excellent vehicle, the Toyota Sienna. Oh, and Charlie looks for more LeSabres on Copart.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/daily-motor-podcast/donations

In this show, you will hear the story of Carlos Cortez and his family. A devout Catholic, dedicated husband of 25 years, and the father of five children. Carlos will share the life lessons he learned from an epic family road trip he and his family took in their Toyota Sienna minivan.

Winter preparation tips. World record temperature change. My 2018 Toyota Sienna oil filter housing cracked how do I fix it. Is synthetic engine oil worth the money? Should I replace all of my vehicle fluids? I live in England. Can I use Ethanol in my S10 Truck? How do I fix my rusted out brake lines?  

In this week's podcast, Jill and Tim discuss the new exterior and interior styling of the 2022 Toyota Tundra. Plus, we discuss if the Ford Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck are rivals or vaporware. Finally, Jill talks about 16 hours in a Toyota Sienna en route to run a half-marathon. 

On this episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with actor Rachael Drummond (Shameless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bombshell, Jimmy Kimmel Live!). In Part 1, we talk acting technique, awkward adolescence, how she discovered improv comedy, and teachers Salem Ludwig, Alan Miller, and more! With a BFA from Boston University, Rachael Drummond is an actor and improv comedienne whose credits include Shameless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Bombshell, and she can often be spotted in sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live! As an improviser, Rachael has been on house Harold teams Trophy Wife at iO West, and Crush, at Upright Citizens Brigade- along with the indie team Dork Horse and the sketch team Strong Words- also at UCB. She also wrote & performed in the sketch show, Top Story! Weekly. At Acme Comedy, she'd perform regularly on stage with the improv shows The Armando and Lady Biker Gang. She's also completed the training program at The Groundlings, so her improv & sketch comedy background is extensive. And her work-ethic is unmatched! You may have also seen her in any number of national commercials, including for the Toyota Sienna a.k.a. the “Swagger Wagon.” Her other credits include: Great News, Speechless, Fresh Off the Boat, and Parks & Recreation on TV; and the films Bear City 3 and Killer Party. She's not only an extremely talented actress, comedienne & SuperMom, but she's also a friend. And she's the Hillary Clinton my Bernie Sanders...! WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

On this episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with actor Rachael Drummond (Shameless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bombshell, Jimmy Kimmel Live!). In Part 2, we discuss improv drama, Curb Your Enthusiasm, the generosity of William H. Macy, her obsession with Maggie Siff, Zen in the art of acting, and who she is vs. who she plays. With a BFA from Boston University, Rachael Drummond is an actor and improv comedienne whose credits include Shameless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Bombshell, and she can often be spotted in sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live! As an improviser, Rachael has been on house Harold teams Trophy Wife at iO West, and Crush, at Upright Citizens Brigade- along with the indie team Dork Horse and the sketch team Strong Words- also at UCB. She also wrote & performed in the sketch show, Top Story! Weekly. At Acme Comedy, she'd perform regularly on stage with the improv shows The Armando and Lady Biker Gang. She's also completed the training program at The Groundlings, so her improv & sketch comedy background is extensive. And her work-ethic is unmatched! You may have also seen her in any number of national commercials, including for the Toyota Sienna aka the “Swagger Wagon.” Her other credits include: Great News, Speechless, Fresh Off the Boat, and Parks & Recreation on TV; and the films Bear City 3 and Killer Party. She's not only an extremely talented actress, comedienne & SuperMom, but she's also a friend. And she's the Hillary Clinton my Bernie Sanders...! WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com