Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 460: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2027 Rivian R2, Diesel Talk, Truck Talk

August 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 6 mins

alaska, r2, rivian, towing

Friend of the show Chad Kirchner drops by in Sami's absence to discuss the new Rivian R2 EV, while also powering through Benjamin's numerous digressions about trucks, towing, and diesels. Oh, and Alaska, for some reason.

Episode 398: 2025 Toyota Crown, 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport, Fisker Ocean Rivian Connection

March 16th, 2025  |  49 mins 32 secs

crown, fisker, honda, ocean, pilot, rivian, toyota, trailsport

First up is Sami with the 2025 Toyota Crown, which Benjamin drove in late 2023. But Sami's recent experience with the Camry, Accord and other midsize sedans makes this Crown feel a bit less special. Then Benjamin checks out the 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport, a three-row crossover that Sami has driven plenty of times. What are Benjamin's thoughts on this large, cumbersome crossover and how does it work for a family or individual owner? Then the guys recap some Fisker news, and why Ocean owners may soon be parking new Rivians in the driveway. Thanks for listening!

Episode 248: 2022 Mini Cooper S 4-Door, 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class, Did O.G. Hummer Have A Chance, Rivian's Toxic Bro Culture

November 7th, 2021  |  45 mins 59 secs

amg, cooper, cooper s, equator, ford, h2, h4, hummer, hx, laura schwab, mercedes-benz, mini, power wagoner, rivian, sexism, sl-class

How good can a four-door 2022 Mini Cooper S really be? Benjamin chats about his experience with the compact hatch and how different it feels compared to the JCW droptop from a few weeks back. Sami then chats about one of his favorite cars of all time, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and how its legacy is quickly diminishing following the reveal of the new 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL, which now sounds more like a 911 than ever before.

Benjamin also brings up the Hummer H2 and how the brand could have avoided an untimely death if just a few other automakers jumped into the market of tough, rugged, big, SUVs, a theory that makes Sami sick. Finally, the pair discuss some ugly news over at Rivian, and how the EV startup has some serious concerns about its toxic corporate culture.