Chuck Cook Podcast

Chuck Cook

Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world. With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety. But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Whether it’s advice on maintaining healthy hives, exploring cutting-edge agriculture, or optimizing health through keto, Chuck provides a wealth of actionable knowledge. Each episode brings a unique blend of personal stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of technology, aviation, and nature. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or someone passionate about sustainability, The Chuck Cook Podcast is your destination for inspiration, innovation, and exploration. Subscribe Today Embark on a journey through the skies, the autonomous frontier, and the natural world, all guided by Chuck’s expertise and passion for discovery. Follow Chuck Online • Follow Chuck on X: @Chazman • Tesla FSD Testing and Insights: YouTube: Chuck Cook • Beekeeping Adventures and Education: YouTube: Chuck’s Honeybees Join the conversation and stay connected as we explore the future of aviation, autonomy, and sustainable living.

  1. 12h ago

    Bee Lab Slab Pour and Worker Temperament Discussion

    building. Meanwhile, the tarp flight barriers are keeping the bees up high during the late summer dearth. Chuck also discusses why defensive bee behavior during August should not immediately be blamed on genetics. Highlights: - Inspection and layout of the 16 by 32 slab with a two-by-four shelf ledge for corrugated metal siding and 12-inch deep footers - Setting the slab height above the terrain's high point near the oak tree to ensure water drains away from the building - Reviewing the aggregate reinforcement concrete mix used instead of traditional four-inch wire mesh - Running conduit for electrical power, a grounding rod, fiber optics, and drainage for a deep sink - Tuning weighted tarp flight barriers to keep foraging bees above eye level around the yard and worksite - Assessing seasonal dearth, weather, and queenless status before making decisions on colony aggression Subscribe to @chuckshoneybees for regular updates on apiary management and property projects.

    Bee Lab Slab Pour and Worker Temperament Discussion

  2. 5d ago

    Barn Fire, Bee Lab and Apiary Update

    🚨🔥 Life threw a major wrench in the Bee Lab, but Chuck is back with a massive update on rebuilding from scratch! From losing his shop and equipment in a devastating fire to ingenious DIY apiary hacks, discover how the hives (and Chuck) are staying resilient through the chaos. 🐝💪 🤔 How are Chuck’s untreated hives surviving after losing all his management tools? 🤔 What budget-friendly tarp trick forces bees to fly high above terrified construction workers? 🤔 What does it actually take to design and rebuild a high-tech, code-compliant "Bee Lab 2.0" from the ground up? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ The truth behind the devastating electrical barn fire and total loss of equipment ✅ Survival of the fittest: How untreated bees are holding down the fort on pure genetics ✅ The genius camo-tarp barrier hack that guides flight paths over neighbors and workers ✅ Blueprint sneak peek: Building the new 16x32 metal Bee Lab with fiber optics and proper code clearance ✅ Pivoting under pressure: Swapping custom plywood nuke boxes for wax cardboard alternatives ✅ Sun damage warning: The expensive lesson Chuck learned about leaving bee gear outside 💬 Have you ever had to pivot your apiary after a major setback or equipment loss? Drop your stories and thoughts in the comments below! Hit subscribe so you don't miss the upcoming barn build series! #Beekeeping #BeeLab #ApiaryLife #Beekeeper #TreatmentFreeBees #DIYBeekeeping #SaveTheBees #HiveManagement

    Barn Fire, Bee Lab and Apiary Update

  3. Aug 5

    FSD v14.3.7 - Cybertruck First Impressions Drive & Hardware 3 Discussion

    🚘⚡ Take a front-row seat in the Cybertruck as we put Tesla’s FSD 14.3.7 through a grueling real-world test drive! From heated hardware reliability debates to raw talk about speed control, we're unpacking the most controversial topics facing the Tesla community today. 🤔 Is Tesla’s V14 software update secretly pushing older Hardware 3 computers past their breaking point? 🤔 Why is Tesla AI officially calling manual "Max Speed" control an anti-pattern that's never coming back? 🤔 Are zero-disengagement FSD streaks actually encouraging dangerous driving habits? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ First impressions drive testing FSD 14.3.7 in the Cybertruck ✅ The truth behind Hardware 3 computer failures after recent updates ✅ Breaking down Ashok’s comments on speed profiles vs. max speed control ✅ Why FSD mileage streaks are easy to fake and inherently flawed ✅ Put to the test: Watching the Cybertruck tackle the infamous thin chain challenge ✅ Navigating parking lots, tight scenarios, and an unexpected spot selection fail ✅ Crucial Cybertruck road trip upgrades, including Starlink and custom interior mods 🎙️ What’s your take on the future of Hardware 3 and Tesla's speed profiles? Hit that subscribe button, drop your thoughts in the comments below, and share the drive with your fellow EV fans! #Tesla #Cybertruck #FSD #FullSelfDriving #AutonomousVehicles #EVs #TeslaNews

    FSD v14.3.7 - Cybertruck First Impressions Drive & Hardware 3 Discussion

  4. Aug 2

    FSD v14.3/7 - First Impressions Drive and Discussions

    🚗⚡ Chuck is back in the driver's seat with a fresh cup of coffee and the latest Tesla FSD 14.3.7 update! Join us as we put full self-driving through its paces, react to terrifyingly bad parking jobs, and break down the reality behind RoboTaxi hype. 🤔 Why is FSD still struggling with basic angle parking while nailing Supercharger backing? Will V15 finally give us a native AI navigation brain to stop late lane swaps? Are older Hardware 3 computers secretly ticking time bombs for out-of-warranty owners? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Real-world road test of Tesla FSD version 14.3.7 on classic test routes ✅ The ultimate moment of truth: Testing the infamous "Chuck's Chain" obstacle ✅ Crucial takeaways from a 2,400-mile Cybertruck trip and why we need manual speed control back ✅ Brutally honest breakdown of FSD's parking fails (including leaving the car 3 feet out in the road!) ✅ Why Tesla’s lane selection and navigation logic desperately need a V15 AI upgrade ✅ Victory for owners: Tesla’s warranty extension on Cybertruck PCS charging failures ✅ The dark reality of Hardware 3 computer failures at 70k miles and expensive repairs 🎙️ Have you experienced FSD parking fails or lane-hugging issues on your drives? Sound off in the comments below, hit that subscribe button, and join the conversation! #Tesla #FullSelfDriving #AutonomousVehicles #Cybertruck #RoboTaxi #TechUncut

    FSD v14.3/7 - First Impressions Drive and Discussions

  5. Apr 28

    FSD v14.3.2 - First Impressions Dricve

    🚗⚡ Buckle up for a raw, unfiltered ride as we put Tesla's FSD version 14.3.2 to the ultimate test! From frustrating UI updates to mind-blowing reaction times, this first impressions drive in the Model Y has a little bit of everything. 🤔 Does the new forced disengagement screen actually create a safety hazard for everyday drivers? Why is the occupancy network seemingly ignoring the front bumper camera during parking? And most importantly, can this new build finally pass the infamous "thin chain" test? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Deep dive into the controversial new mandatory disengagement pop-up ✅ Real-world tests of FSD's ultra-fast (and sometimes jerky) reaction times ✅ Highway navigation and lane-change behavior in Mad Max mode ✅ The frustrating reality of forward parking without the bumper camera ✅ Watch the system surprisingly attempt to park in a handicapped spot ✅ The ultimate verdict on the notorious "thin chain" obstacle test 🎙️ What are your thoughts on the new forced feedback screen—is it a necessary data tool or a dangerous distraction? Sound off in the comments below, and don't forget to hit subscribe for more unfiltered autonomous driving tests! #TeslaFSD #AutonomousVehicles #TeslaModelY #SelfDrivingCars #TechReview #FSDBeta

    FSD v14.3.2 - First Impressions Dricve

  6. Apr 26

    FSD v14.3.2 - Smart Summon Testing with AJ

    🚗💨 Is Tesla's Smart Summon on the FSD 14.3 stack finally the game-changer we've been waiting for, or just a parking lot panic waiting to happen? Join Chuck and AJ from the back seat of a Model Y Juniper as they put this highly requested feature to the ultimate test! 🤔 How well does the new system handle unexpected pedestrians and tricky crosswalks? Can you trick the car into driving itself onto a high-speed public highway? And most importantly, what happens when "Smart" Summon suddenly drops its connection right in the middle of a busy traffic circle? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Lightning-fast button response times that left us speechless ✅ Impressively smooth pedestrian interactions and stop-sign creeping ✅ Pushing the geofencing limits to see if the car will enter highway traffic ✅ Discovering the system's massive "Achilles heel" with cellular connectivity ✅ The awkward reality of causing a parking lot traffic jam during a system crash ✅ A genuinely scary glitch where the car kept rolling after the stop button was released ✅ Our final, honest verdict on whether this tech is actually ready to be trusted 🎙️ Jump into the passenger seat with us to hear the full breakdown of this wild ride! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and let us know in the comments: would you trust your car to drive to you completely unsupervised? 👇 #Tesla #SmartSummon #FSD14 #ModelY #AutonomousDriving #TeslaTesting #EVLife #FullSelfDriving

  7. Apr 15

    FSD v14.3.1 - Modey Y - First Impressions drive

    🚗⚡️ Buckle up for a deep dive into Tesla's latest release! FSD v14.3.1 is rolling out wide, and while the driving logic is feeling butter-smooth, the navigation stack is still proving to be the ultimate "Achilles heel." 🤔 Will Hardware 3 be left in the dust without a retrofit? Why is the car still struggling with "sloppy" parking jobs and ignoring thin chains? And what would happen if Tesla implemented multi-agent AI reasoning to finally fix those frustrating navigation blunders? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Experience FSD 14.3.1's incredibly smooth reaction times (even dodging squirrels!) ✅ Explore the school zone mystery: why the car chose 30mph in a 15mph zone ✅ Experience real-world navigation snafus and a stressful "wrong lane" bridge reroute ✅ Hear a controversial take on the future of HW3 and true unsupervised driving on HW4 ✅ Watch the system navigate the "urinal protocol" while testing the auto-park stack ✅ Discover an interesting theory on why high gas prices aren't currently spiking EV demand 🎙️ What do you think about the future of Hardware 3 and the quest for true unsupervised FSD? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button to ride along for all our future updates! #TeslaFSD #AutonomousDriving #EVNews #TeslaModelY #TechPodcast #SelfDrivingCars

    FSD v14.3.1 - Modey Y - First Impressions drive

  8. Apr 12

    Cybertruck FSD v14.3 - First Impressions Drive

    🤖⚡️ Taking the Cybertruck out for a spin to test the highly anticipated FSD 14.3! It’s the major under-the-hood rewrite we’ve been waiting for, but is the real-world performance actually living up to the hype? 🤔 How does the Cybertruck handle the notorious "thin chain" parking test? What happens when the truck forces you into a locked "chill mode" with no override? And are we really getting closer to fully unsupervised driving, or are there still too many limitations? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Testing the limits of Mad Max mode on the highway ✅ The controversial new hydroplaning detection that locks you in "sloth mode" ✅ Putting the auto-park stack to the ultimate "thin chain" test ✅ Unpacking the parking precision issues and questionable spot selections ✅ A perfect drawbridge encounter featuring an incredible hidden 3D voxel UI ✅ The real truth about unsupervised driving and Hardware 4 capabilities 🎙️ Hop in and ride along for the full breakdown! Let us know your thoughts on FSD 14.3 in the comments—are you impressed or underwhelmed by the update? Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss our next drive! #Cybertruck #TeslaFSD #AutonomousDriving #ElectricVehicles #FSD14 #TeslaUpdates #TechReview #Robotaxi

    Cybertruck FSD v14.3 - First Impressions Drive
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Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world. With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety. But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Whether it’s advice on maintaining healthy hives, exploring cutting-edge agriculture, or optimizing health through keto, Chuck provides a wealth of actionable knowledge. Each episode brings a unique blend of personal stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of technology, aviation, and nature. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or someone passionate about sustainability, The Chuck Cook Podcast is your destination for inspiration, innovation, and exploration. Subscribe Today Embark on a journey through the skies, the autonomous frontier, and the natural world, all guided by Chuck’s expertise and passion for discovery. Follow Chuck Online • Follow Chuck on X: @Chazman • Tesla FSD Testing and Insights: YouTube: Chuck Cook • Beekeeping Adventures and Education: YouTube: Chuck’s Honeybees Join the conversation and stay connected as we explore the future of aviation, autonomy, and sustainable living.

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  • Creator
    Chuck Cook
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chuck Cook 2025
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    Chuck Cook Podcast

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