Cars and Comrades

Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach
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Cars and Comrades

Fusion of car culture and leftist politics. Doing our part to make car culture more inclusive and approachable. Racing on the road to revolution.

  1. News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning

    OCT 28

    News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning

    Our roundup of the latest* automotive news, from a leftist perspective. The Supra is going away (again), Texas is suing General Motors, online influencers are destroying their cars for fame, Biden is bailing out Chrysler, and Ford is just realizing that selling more cars makes more money. Meanwhile, China is selling EVs that people actually want. *This episode was recorded over two months ago so some of the news might not be as fresh. Sorry for the delay on that. Also, Bryant sold his Saabaru, so too bad for anyone that wanted it. Conner's Camaro and Zach's Ranger are still for sale, so please email if you're interested. Main topic at 44:26 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://www.instagram.com/breadandroseslaw // https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-toyota-supra-we-all-begged-for-is-going-away-in-two-years-report // https://www.theautopian.com/clout-chasers-are-vandalizing-their-own-cars-for-clicks-and-attention/ // https://electrek.co/2024/08/06/nio-eclipses-50-million-battery-swaps-drivers-prefer-the-charge-method/ // https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-general-motors-allegedly-collecting-selling-drivers-private-data-2024-08-13/ // https://www.theautopian.com/ukrainian-forces-claim-to-have-used-a-hydrogen-toyota-to-blow-up-a-russian-position/ // https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/08/05/ford-pro-fleet-business-profit-driver-gm-stellantis.html // https://www.theautopian.com/why-one-of-the-least-developed-countries-in-the-world-is-going-crazy-for-electric-cars/ // https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2024/07/13/stellantis-electric-vehicle-energy-grant-uaw-belvidere-manufacturing-plant //

    1h 50m
  2. Left of the Projector: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

    OCT 10 · BONUS

    Left of the Projector: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

    In this episode, we analyze the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" with the hosts of Cars and Comrades. We share our personal connections to the movie, discussing how it shaped our views on truck driving and outlaw culture, particularly through Brandon's experience. The conversation revolves around the Bandit's wild quest to transport Coors beer and critiques the comedic representation of law enforcement, exemplified by Sheriff Buford T. Justice. We delve into the film's themes of working-class solidarity and anti-authoritarianism, highlighting the camaraderie among truckers and the Bandit’s folk hero status. Our analysis also touches on the humor, improvised dialogue, and gender roles, particularly through Sally Field's character. As we reflect on the film's lasting legacy, we share personal ratings and recommendations, reiterating its significance for car enthusiasts and fans of classic comedy, all while reinforcing our mission to explore car culture from a leftist perspective. Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod https://www.threads.net/@leftoftheprojector Cars and Comrades links: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com

    1h 48m
  3. Socialism 101 with Denver DSA's Political Education Committee

    SEP 16 · BONUS

    Socialism 101 with Denver DSA's Political Education Committee

    A recording of the latest Socialism 101 class from the Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, presented by comrades Jeremy and Bryant. Download the slideshow here, not all slides are visible online: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XxDKrV0O9H3J5kEqrXlLvbnWbJ6pMTWX // Denver DSA calendar of events: https://denverdsa.org/events // Email Bryant here: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Email Denver DSA here: membership.chair@denverdsa.org //

    1h 25m
  4. Oops! All Project Cars (with guest Alex)

    AUG 15

    Oops! All Project Cars (with guest Alex)

    We brought on Alex (for_the_animals) to talk about his experience racing in the 24 Hours of Lemons, but we had too much fun talking about our project cars and ran out of time. Please buy our old cars, we're running out of parking spaces. Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Alex's ig: https://www.instagram.com/for_the__animals/

    1h 44m
  5. Our Rocky Mountain Road Trip

    JUL 15

    Our Rocky Mountain Road Trip

    We all went on vacation together in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, and a comradely good time was had by all. On the last night we were all together, we drunkenly tried to recap all the various wildlife we saw, how our cars performed in the mountains, and some recommendations on what to see if you're ever in Colorado. Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: RMNP: https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm // https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver // http://sputnikdenver.com/ // The record store across from Sputnik: http://mutinyinfocafe.com/ // https://www.forneymuseum.org/ // https://www.corvuscoffee.com/ // "Colorado is Wakanda for white people" https://youtu.be/2XT5aXsE75o

    47 min
  6. News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor

    JUN 28

    News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor

    We've picked some of the finest automotive news stories for you, and isn't it funny that they all prove the ruthlessness, short-sightedness, and unsustainability of capitalism? Also: each of us are selling a car. Email carsandcomrades@gmail.com if you want to buy a Camaro, a Saabaru, a Blazer, or a Ranger. (INB4: "And yet you participate in capitalism. Curious! I am very intelligent.") Main topic at 49:29 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://www.startribune.com/some-uber-and-lyft-drivers-say-theyll-start-their-own-rideshare-co-op/600355084/ // https://www.thedrive.com/news/biden-will-tax-imported-chinese-evs-100-percent-report // https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-facing-us-pressure-will-halt-incentives-chinese-ev-makers-2024-04-18/ // https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-is-finally-making-a-manual-wrx-wagon-for-mexico // https://www.thedrive.com/news/even-being-one-of-chevys-best-selling-models-couldnt-save-the-malibu // https://www.thedrive.com/news/oops-tesla-is-re-hiring-some-charging-personnel-musk-laid-off // https://www.thedrive.com/news/hertz-charging-a-tesla-renter-for-gas-was-not-an-isolated-incident // https://www.thedrive.com/news/feds-sue-hyundai-for-allegedly-working-13-year-old-up-to-60-hours-a-week // https://www.theautopian.com/plug-in-hybrids-come-with-an-insane-warranty-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-11-states/ //

    1h 47m
  7. Hybrids

    JUN 17

    Hybrids

    Have you ever wondered how hybrid cars work, and how they get such good mileage? In this episode we attempt to explain the various types of hybrids, give a little hybrid history, and offer some buying advice. Main topic at 23:51 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car#Hybrid_vehicle_power_train_configurations // https://www.thedrive.com/tech/20246/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-hybrid-car // https://www.borail.org/collection/cnj-no-1000/ // https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/1980s-briggs-stratton-hybrid-is-30-mpg-six-wheeler/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius // Demonstrating how an electric continuously variable transmission works in a Toyota Prius https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NHYo68PpApI // Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission https://youtu.be/jofycaXByTc // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Insight // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(first_generation) // https://www.theautopian.com/plug-in-hybrids-come-with-an-insane-warranty-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-11-states/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_ELR // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(second_generation) // GM's Second Generation Voltec Drivetrain Explained (Voltec 2) https://youtu.be/o3-wGOyT2 //

    1h 31m
  8. BONUS: Revolutionary Rhetoric Episode 33: Trump's Guilty Verdict and Rafah Massacre with Brandon from Cars and Comrades!

    JUN 4 · BONUS

    BONUS: Revolutionary Rhetoric Episode 33: Trump's Guilty Verdict and Rafah Massacre with Brandon from Cars and Comrades!

    33rd Episode! Ty & Kenan welcome back Brandon from the Cars and Comrades Podcast to chat about Trump's guilty verdict and the Rafah Massacre. Follow Cars and Comrades at the links below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/?hl=en RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml Sit back and enjoy! This podcast is available in audio format wherever you like to listen, if that's more your thing, check the links below! Email us at revolutionaryrhetoric@gmail.com Follow us on our socials! Join our Patreon - patreon.com/RevolutionaryRhetoricPodcast Instagram - RevolutionaryRhetoricPod Twitter - RevRhetoricPod TikTok - RevolutionaryRhetoric YouTube - RevolutionaryRhetoricPod Spotify - Revolutionary Rhetoric Podcast

    1h 2m
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Fusion of car culture and leftist politics. Doing our part to make car culture more inclusive and approachable. Racing on the road to revolution.

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  • Creator
    Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Cars and Comrades
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