Open Road Podcast
ORP is a dialogue between industry analysts. It ranges freely over the issues of the day in the auto industry.
Welcome to Open Road Podcast... Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde are the chosen pseudonyms for the three major players at Open Road Podcast. Mr. Black and Mr. White both work as consultants and contractors in the auto industry. In each podcast posted at this site, and also available through iTunes, the three discuss relevant issues of the day in the car business, from driving impressions of new products to commentary on future products to an exploration of the more fascinating technologies in the automotive field. The show is skewed towards car enthusiasts who seek an alternative to the consensus, watered-down views often expressed in more conventional outlets. Both Mr. Black and Mr. White have held a variety of marketing, communications, and product roles in the auto industry, mostly relating to the creation of sports cars and high-performance cars. Each has written white papers about future product, and some of those products are on sale in the US. From time to time, Open Road Podcast has well-informed guests, such as engineers and designers, to cover complex topics where an expert's views and knowledge are essential. For new visitors, it's important to note that our early podcasts were experimental and focused on auto shows. They often veered into some of the industry's more arcane corners and back alleyways. After this learning experience, Mr. Black and Mr. White agreed to shift to more specific commentary on new products. But come the show season, Mr. Black and Mr. White will once again deliver commentary on show properties. The scope of these podcasts will continue to expand. Because they have day jobs, the three will remain Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde for a long time to come.

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Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5 OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:10 AM
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Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5 OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:57 AM
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Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla Roadster. Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA. The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence and Middle Eastern politics. It's not just about the car this time.
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:29 AM
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Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr. Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla Roadster. Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA. The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence and Middle Eastern politics. It's not just about the car this time.
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:15 AM
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Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4 And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:27 AM
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Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4 And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:15 AM
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Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3 More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:21 PM
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Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3 More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:15 PM
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Episode #027, The Bourne Identity Mr Black and Mr Blonde are joined by the one and only, and apparently infamous, Scott Bourne, the man who created Internet radio. Scott talks about his adventures with World Class Driving, an event company that rents time in exotics. The three also discuss his new purchase, an R-class Mercedes.
Direct download: ORP-Episode027.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:35 AM
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Episode #027, The Bourne Identity Mr Black and Mr Blonde are joined by the one and only, and apparently infamous, Scott Bourne, the man who created Internet radio. Scott talks about his adventures with World Class Driving, an event company that rents time in exotics. The three also discuss his new purchase, an R-class Mercedes.
Direct download: ORP-Episode027.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:22 AM
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