Best Mike Bowers Podcasts (2025)

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Japanese Auto Imports Plummet, ft. Mike Cavanaugh | Daily Dealer Live 51:36

2d ago51:36

51:36

Today's show features: Andrew Suntrup, Vice President of Operations at Suntrup Auto Group Mike Cavanaugh, Regional Vice President at Lithia & Driveway This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect p…

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517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS) 48:11

6h ago48:11

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It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary…

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"Lakewood Cutting" 14:29

2d ago14:29

14:29

This week, we’re talking about the Lakewood Cutting - the story of the murder of Fred Thompson. I’ve said a million times that I’m not a fan of true crime, but centuries-old murders in Atlanta’s past seem to have worked their way into my heart. But this week’s story isn’t just a murder story, this is a story of an abduction, self defense, secret or…

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Cracking the Code on Scalable Customer Care in the Car Business | Industry Spotlight 37:21

3d ago37:21

37:21

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Scott Traylor, Vice President of Sales at Mia, and Tom Eggers, CMO of Covert Auto Group.This episode of the Car Dealership Gu…

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The Most American-Made Cars of 2025 | Daily Dealer Live (ft. Jonathan Smoke) 49:02

4d ago49:02

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Today's show features: Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive Jeff Zonen, Operating Partner & Executive Manager at Infiniti City of Queens, Infiniti City of Massapequa & KIA City of the Bronx This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the star…

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We went INSIDE the newly restored Goonies House! + J is back!! - LNP595 2:10:07

4d ago2:10:07

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J is back from Astoria, Oregon and the cross-country roadtrip which didn’t go at all as planned. Why Astoria Oregon? Happy 40th birthday to The GOONIES! Joining us live via satellite in Canada is Brandon Mindel to help recall all the festivities, serendipities, celebrities, star-cars & full-on 1980’s nerd era we partook in last weekend. From stayin…

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15th June 2025 | Rosemary Cork | Practicing The Way: Meditating on Scripture 30:47

5d ago30:47

30:47

By Network Church Sheffield

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You Can’t Be a Leadership Fraud: How Shane Wood Built Dealership-Wide Trust | Shane Wood, GM at Bruce Titus Automotive Group 41:29

5d ago41:29

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Today I’m joined by Shane Wood, General Manager at Bruce Titus Automotive Group. We dive into why a shortage of Ford technicians is pushing dealerships into economic warfare, how a service drive bottleneck kills profitability, how he built dealership-wide trust—and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Cox Automotive - From virtual assistants a…

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The Race For Kia Dealership Acquisitions, ft. Grant Cardone | Daily Dealer Live 56:51

6d ago56:51

56:51

Today's show features: Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital Tina Tasche, Innovation and Technology Specialist at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect personalized…

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516: Neil Forsyth On The Music Of The Gold 45:58

4d ago45:58

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Our latest episode of Soundracking is with Neil Forsyth, writer of the hit BBC show The Gold - both seasons of which are now available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden and Tom Cullen and is a dramatisation of events around the Brink's-Mat robbery in 1983.…

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Trump Kills CA EV Rule, ft. Matt Bowers | Daily Dealer Live 55:10

9d ago55:10

55:10

Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Jade Terreberry, Sr. Director at Cox Automotive (Autotrader) Jake Lebowitz, Dealer Principal at Raceway Auto This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipe…

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515: John Maclean & Jack Lowdon Talk Tornado (Live Everyman Soundtracking Film Club - CONTAINS SPOILERS) 46:42

7d ago46:42

46:42

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer-director John Maclean and actor Jack Lowden - who joined me for our film club in partnership with Everyman following a screening of John's new film, Tornado. Starring Jack, Japanese actor Koki, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira, it tells the story of Tornado - who vows to seek vengeance when her father's puppe…

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The Human Advantage in Car Sales—And Why Ted Rubin Won’t Let It Die | Ted Rubin, CEO of ActivEngage 36:51

10d ago36:51

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Today I’m joined by Ted Rubin, President of ActivEngage. We dive into why dealers don’t need more leads — they need better ones, the danger from AI that dealers don’t see coming, why a human touch is still the missing peice and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Auto Hauler Exchange - Ship Smarter. Pay Less. No Middlemen. Tired of bro…

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CA Senate Greenlights Higher Doc Fees, ft. Dennis Gingrich | Daily Dealer Live 58:34

11d ago58:34

58:34

Today's show features: Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Alex Casebeer, GM/Dealer at Capitol Subaru of Salem, Capitol Nissan of Salem This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales drive…

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The Truth About Culture, Cash Flow & Customers—From a Dealer in the Trenches | Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 55:00

12d ago55:00

55:00

Today I’m joined by Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We dive into his P&L sheet and get a raw view at what drives his business, How he calculates a good investment vs. a wasted expense, the culture rule that drives customer loyalty and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. CDK Global - CDK SimplePay is the onl…

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Used Car Prices Retreat From Tariff Surge, ft. Todd Caputo | Daily Dealer Live 1:01:24

13d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Today's show features: Todd Caputo, President at Todd Caputo Consulting Jen Morand, President of Chicago Automobile Trade Association Doug Horner (@benzsandbowties), General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in yo…

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514: Twin Peaks Special With Music Editor Lori Eschler & Longtime David Lynch Collaborator Dean Hurley 48:47

11d ago48:47

48:47

We are taking a deep dive into the world of Twin Peaks today with music editor Lori Eschler - who worked on the original series - and longtime David Lynch collaborator Dean Hurley, who did all kinds of work with him on numerous projects. It's an illuminating chat, shedding bright light on David's process and reminding us all what a seminal show it …

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8th June 2025 | Zak Venable | Pentecost 43:10

15d ago43:10

43:10

By Network Church Sheffield

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Trump vs. Elon Threatens Tesla, ft. Kyle Coleman | Daily Dealer Live 1:01:32

16d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Today's show features: Kyle Coleman, President/CEO of Coleman Automotive Group Harry Campbell, Owner at The Rideshare Guy Cody Harris, Sales Manager at Stephen Wade Auto Center This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling lea…

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Bowers v. Hardwick (Interview w/ Martin Padgett) 49:08

16d ago49:08

49:08

This week, I am SO excited to share a conversation that I had with Marty Padgett about this new book, The Many Passions of Michael Hardwick: Sex and the Supreme Court in the Age of AIDS. Sodomy laws had been used to discriminate against queer people for centuries, but in 1986, the US Supreme Court ruled that the constitution did not guarantee a per…

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The Hunt For Auto Tech's Next Unicorn: Why Silicon Valley Is Betting On Toma—And What It Means For Dealers | Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma 29:50

17d ago29:50

29:50

Today I’m joined by Monik Pamecha, CEO and founder of Toma. We unpack why they embedded in Oklahoma dealerships for months, how that groundwork attracted top VCs, and why Toma refuses to build one-size-fits-all AI. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Toma - If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Tom…

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UT Dealer Exposes Sophisticated VIN Fraud, ft. Dustin Collins | Daily Dealer Live 59:32

18d ago59:32

59:32

Today's show features: Dustin Collins, VP Director of Operations at Bill Kay Auto Group Scott Traylor, Vice President of Sales at Mia Jon Alcorn, Operating Partner at Dogwood Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by han…

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The Secret To Scaling: Taking A Single Point To Regional Powerhouse | Ben Faricy, President at The Faricy Boys 37:16

19d ago37:16

37:16

Today I’m joined by Ben Faricy, President at The Faricy Boys. We get into his game plan for expanding across Southern Colorado, why he's starting to let go and give his GM's permission to succeed, how hiring a leadership coach was the catalyst unlearning bad habits and much more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Toma - If your BDC or Service Adv…

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Car Buyer Day – Ft. Tom Goodwin | Daily Dealer Live 1:03:28

20d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Today's show features: Tom Goodwin, Author/Speaker Alan Meyer, Tesla Enthusiast Anna Del Villar, Editorial Lead at Car Dealership Guy This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling leads 24/7. Instantly respond to inquiries, bo…

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513: Tom Basden & Tim Key On The Ballad Of Wallis Island 44:42

18d ago44:42

44:42

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Basden and Tim Key, writers and co-stars of The Ballad Of Wallis Island. Also starring Carey Mulligan, it tells the story of ex-lovers and former bandmates, who reunite for a private gig at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.By Edith Bowman

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Auto brands reputation power ranking, GM doubles down on V8, ft. Tully WIlliams | Daily Dealer Live 50:46

23d ago50:46

50:46

Today's show features: Tully Williams, Fixed Operations Director at the Niello Company David Long, Executive General Manager of Hansel Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…

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512: Shannon Murphy On The Music Of Dying For Sex 35:42

23d ago35:42

35:42

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Shannon Murphy, director of the wonderful feature film Babyteeth, and TV shows like Killing Eve and Dope Girls to name but a few. Shannon joins us to discuss Dying For Sex, which you can watch now on Disney+. Based on a true story, Dying For Sex stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman diagnosed with terminal c…

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The Bagbys 9:07

23d ago9:07

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This week, I am bringing you a short bonus story about the Bagby Family, mainly brothers William and Hubert, who were known throughout the Bolton area of Atlanta for living along the banks of the Chattahoochee River while evading arrest. In April of 1957, brothers Hubert and William - the “The Ghost” and “Cobb County Roosting Man” - were arrested. …

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Dealers Are Saving Thousands in Labor: How They Solved the #1 Bottleneck in Fixed Ops | Graham Anderson, CCO & Co-Founder of KENECT 36:42

24d ago36:42

36:42

Today I’m joined by Graham Anderson, CCO & Co-Founder of KENECT. We get into how dealers are solving the #1 bottleneck in fixed ops, the best times to text customers, how Gen Z is flipping the script on dealer communications, and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Qmerit - Selling EVs can have a lot of friction points. But home charging inst…

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Stellantis names new CEO, Ford Batterygate, ft. Jeff Ramsey | Daily Dealer Live 58:06

25d ago58:06

58:06

Today's show features: Mike Kelley, General Manager of Bourne's Auto Center, Kerri Wise, CMO of Lotlinx, Jeff Ramsey, CMO of Ourisman Automotive Group. This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…

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Beyond the Buzzwords: The Top Tech Dealers Are Leaning Into | Barb Edson, CMO of CDK Global 24:44

26d ago24:44

24:44

Today I’m joined by Barb Edson, CMO of CDK Global. We dive into why post-sale support is becoming the new battleground for dealerships, what tech top dealers are asking for and leaning into, and why a wave of imitators still can’t dethrone the king.This episode is brought to you by:1 . Copart - Are you looking to expand your dealership’s wholesale …

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511: Benicio del Toro On The Phoenician Scheme 26:08

27d ago26:08

26:08

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is actor Benicio del Toro, who joins us to discuss his role in Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Benicio heads an extraordinary ensemble cast as Zsa-zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman who appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon be…

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25th May 2025 | Isaac Western | Practicing the Way: The Bible 10:25

29d ago10:25

10:25

By Network Church Sheffield

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Senate strikes down CA EV rule, Volvo gets first dibs on new google tech, Ft. Brett Sutherlin | Daily Dealer Live 54:54

30d ago54:54

54:54

Today's show features: Eric Barbosa, VP of Variable Ops at Cavender Auto Group, Brett Sutherlin, Owner of Sutherlin Automotive Group, Ned Hennessey, Vice President Dealership Investments @ SURMOUNT This episode is brought to you by:Wrench – Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering …

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Why Dealers Aren’t Flinching—What’s Driving the Buy-Sell Frenzy | Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners 48:57

1M ago48:57

48:57

Today I’m joined by Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners. We get into why tariffs and an uneasy economy aren’t slowing down dealership acquisitions, why new GMs should consider taking on underperforming stores, where profits are headed through the end of 2025—and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. DLRdmv - Dealers, are you still stuck using…

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Rav4 goes hybrid only, Subaru raises prices, Ft. Michael Speigl | Daily Dealer Live 57:34

1M ago57:34

57:34

Today's show features: Dorian Jimenez, Owner-Dealer Operator of Classic OKC, Ross Tinkham, GTM Leader at Podium, Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal at WE Auto. This episode is brought to you by: Wrench – Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering levels the playing field between indepe…

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510: Babak Anvari & Rosamund Pike on The Music Of Hallow Road CONTAINS SPOILERS 35:31

1M ago35:31

35:31

It's bonus time, as we bring you a second episode of the week, recorded at Screen On The Green in Islington, London, as part of our Everyman Soundtracking Film Club. Edith is joined on stage by director, Babak Anvari, and actor Rosamund Pike to discuss Hallow Road following a screening of the movie. It tells the story of a married couple who receiv…

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How Subaru Quietly Took Over the Northeast—And Lessons for Dealers from Its Billionaire Distributor | Ernie Boch Jr., CEO of Subaru of New England 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Today I’m joined by Ernie Boch Jr., CEO of Subaru of New England. We go behind the scenes of his billion-dollar Subaru distribution empire, how he’s influencing Subaru’s design strategy, his #1 message to dealers facing the reality of tariffs—and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. CDK Global - CDK SimplePay is the only payment solutio…

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Braman Motors Miami skyscraper, GM Lawsuit, Ft. Matt Bowers | Daily Dealer Live 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Today's show features: James Douvas, President of JND Consulting, Elgie Bright, Chairman of Northwood University, Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive, This episode is brought to you by: Wrench – Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering levels the playing field between inde…

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509: Christopher McQuarrie On The Music Of Mission: Impossible -The FInal Reckoning 49:19

1M ago49:19

49:19

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is always a joy to talk to about film music, such is his enthusiasm for his craft. Christopher McQuarrie joins Edith to discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which he co-wrote and directed. It's out in the UK on Wednesday 21st MayBy Edith Bowman

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18th May 2025 | Mike Rutter | Thriving Together in God’s Kingdom 17:16

1M ago17:16

17:16

By Network Church Sheffield

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Ford brake failures, Apple launches CarPlay Ultra, Mission: Stellantis | Daily Dealer Live 55:57

1M ago55:57

55:57

Today's show features: Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar, Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group, Justin Villa, General Manager at Clay Cooley Ford. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities…

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Roman Catholicism 19:05

1M ago19:05

19:05

This week, we’re talking about Roman Catholicism in Atlanta, mainly centered around the city’s historic Catholic churches from the 1850s through the 1950s. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | InstagramBy Victoria Lemos

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The Hidden Variables Driving Used Car Pricing—and How to Exploit Them | Derek Hansen, VP Operations at Cox Automotive 36:32

1M ago36:32

36:32

Today I’m joined by Derek Hansen, VP of Operations at Cox Automotive. We get into how AI is reshaping inventory pricing, pro tips for navigating vehicle tariffs, where vAuto is innovating next—and more. If your dealership is interested in learning more, reach out to Derek by email: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by: 1, T…

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Subprime borrowers denied, GOP targets EV tax credits, Honda braces for $3B tariff impact | Daily Dealer Live 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

Today's show features: Bill Vaughn, General Manager of Al West Nissan, Ed Petersen, CEO of Wrench, Ryan Knight, Director of Operations at Knight Automotive Group. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportu…

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Brad Paisley on Fish, Phish, and the Origins of the "Lost" Paisley Guitar 1:24:18

1M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Welcome back for a special season finale of Wong Notes! We’ve saved one of the best for last: Brad Paisley.The celebrated shredder and seasoned fisherman joins host Cory Wong for one of this season’s most interesting episodes. Paisley talks his earliest guitar-playing influences, which came from his grandfather’s love of country music, and his firs…

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Inside Jack Hollis’ Shocking Toyota Exit: Why He Left—and What’s Next | Jack Hollis, Former COO of Toyota Motor North America 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

Today I’m joined by Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America. We unpack his 30-year journey helping Toyota become the #1 car brand in America, why he walked away at the top, and what he’s planning next. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if the…

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China trade breakthrough, Nissan job cuts, ft. Brian Benstock | Daily Dealer Live 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner GM of Paragon Honda, Curtis Biggs, General Manager of NewRoads Mazda, Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into rea…

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508: Showrunner Tony Gilroy & Composer Brandon Roberts On The Music Of Andor Season 2 1:09:11

1M ago1:09:11

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We're so excited to finally bringing you our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first showrunner Tony Gilroy and then composer Brandon Roberts join us to discuss season 2 of Andor, which is streaming now on Disney +. As anyone who listens to this podcast knows, we absolutely love this show, which relays the events leading up to the first Star Wars…

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