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<title>Open Road Podcast</title>
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<description>ORP is a dialogue between industry analysts.  It ranges freely over the issues of the day in the auto industry.</description>
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<itunes:subtitle>Open Road Podcast is a dialogue between industry analysts. It ranges freely over the issues of the day in the auto industry, from new and future product to the challenges facing individual car companies.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
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<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #031 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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<itunes:duration>00:23:23</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Mini, Cooper, Smart, BMW, Rolls Royce, ORP, Open Road Podcast, S, Clubman</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #031 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle>Episode #031, Mini Clubman and Smart, Part 5</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #030 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 08:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:55:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Jason Calacanis, Tesla Roadster, Tesla, Open Road Podcast, ORP, Lotus, Elise</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #030 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle>Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla Roadster</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #029 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:21:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>BMW, 135i, Tii, Coupe, M1, Open Road Podcast, ORP</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #029 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 07:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Episode #029, BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #028 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3

More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>Lexus, BMW, IS-F, M3, Open Road Podcast, ORP</itunes:keywords>
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<itunes:subtitle>Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #028 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3

More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle>Episode #028, BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo, Part 3</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #027 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:44:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Open Road Podcast, Ferrari, 599 GTB Fiorano, F430 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Callaway C16, Bentley GT Speed</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Episode #027, The Bourne Identity, World Class Driving &#38; the Mercedes-Benz R350</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #027 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=323984#</link>
<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle>Episode #027, The Bourne Identity, World Class Driving &#38; the Mercedes-Benz R350</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #026 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #026, BMW M3, Part 2

With the IS-F covered, the boys move onto the BMW M3, a brilliant technological statement.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #026 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #026, BMW M3, Part 2

With the IS-F covered, the boys move onto the BMW M3, a brilliant technological statement.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #025 (Enhanced)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #025, Lexus IS-F, Part 1

Together again, it's the Road Dogs. Mr White has concluded his longstanding and passionate affair with a German machine tool, so Mr Black, Mr White, and Mr Blonde are on it again. Today, the Lexus IS-F, an astonishing first attempt by the company that's all about smooth, quiet refinement, and a great ownership experience. First try or not, it's a pretty amazing car. The IS-F is followed in other segments by BMW M3, BMW 135 and some ramblings about MINI Clubman and Smart.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:21:59</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #025 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #025, Lexus IS-F, Part 1

Together again, it's the Road Dogs. Mr White has concluded his longstanding and passionate affair with a German machine tool, so Mr Black, Mr White, and Mr Blonde are on it again. Today, the Lexus IS-F, an astonishing first attempt by the company that's all about smooth, quiet refinement, and a great ownership experience. First try or not, it's a pretty amazing car. The IS-F is followed in other segments by BMW M3, BMW 135 and some ramblings about MINI Clubman and Smart.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #024 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #024, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 5<br/><br/>I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford.<br/><br/>Whaddya think so far, Mr Blonde? For guys like us, who want cars that are both efficient and fast, Freeman's thinking holds a lot of appeal. Nothing waste, get the job done, like a hummingbird or a Cheetah. I would also ask for a healthy does of good looks and materials. <br/><br/>You know, at this Cars &amp; Coffee show, a guy had an Ariel Atom. Now that is efficient like a hummingbird, but you need to wear a helmet and a rubber suit to drive around in it. That is perhaps a little too efficient for a road car. Still, I would love to have one as a toy for track day. <br/><br/>OK, Mr Blonde, we will roll into Jaguar and Mazda commentaries. <br/>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #023 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #023, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 4<br/><br/>I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. <br/><br/>What did you think of that last part, Mr Blonde? Designers as artists and engineers rather than just taste fairy stylists. Works for me. <br/><br/>One of the few things I miss about my time in Detroit - and man, after four years and 18 days I ran home - is the smell of the clay from the design studios. I used to take a pinch of it and take it back to my desk just because I loved the scent so much. &nbsp;<br/><br/>When he talks about conversion vans, I get a little scared. Eddie Bauer editions, beige fender flares, gold-anodized ladders. Not for me. <br/><br/>Let us role it, Mr Blonde.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #022 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #022, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 3<br/><br/>I am Mr Black and I am here with Mr Blonde in our virtual studio editing the interview carried out yesterday with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. In the period when I worked in Detroit, I got to attend quite a few clay reviews. And boy, you can sure tell whether or not a car is worth building. It takes just a few moments to see if somehow the car takes hold. Now, you might not understand it, but a good design makes you feel a bit unsettled. Mr Blonde, you have had babies. Must be like that feeling when you see your kid pop out and you are in a state of wonder, but also your stomach is clenched up with worry that you roll the kid over and he has got a tail! <br/><br/>As we go through this, you will hear me blurt out something about a Ferrari going by. Well, a Ferrari 430 Modena passed by outside the design center. <br/><br/>This next part deals with how you redesign an icon, particularly something like the current Mustang, which feeds heavily off the late Sixties past of the Mustang. And then we take a journey into abstract thinking about how designers function, talking about Kelly Johnson, the man who designed so many great American jet aircraft, to Burt Rutan, who designed SpaceShip One, and Freeman even reaches to Andy Warhol. <br/>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #021 (MP3)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Episode #021, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 2<br/><br/>I am Mr Black and we are continuing our conversation with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford. Mr Blonde, let me tell you a bit about the studio, or at least what I was allowed to see. After the Cars &amp; Coffee show, Freeman and I went to the lobby of the advanced design studio. There was a one-family 1962 Lincoln Continental on display, owned by the family of another design engineer who works for one of the Japanese advanced design studios. There was also a super-low-mileage and totally original Series 1.5 E-type coupe with 4.2 liter engine and covered headlights. Nice cars to have around.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #020 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225621#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #020, Freeman Thomas Interview, Part 1<br/>
<br/>
Iâm Mr Black and today Iâm at Cars &amp; Coffee at the home of Fordâs
Advanced Design Center. Now that the show has broken up, Iâm sitting
down with Freeman Thomas, the head of Advanced Design at Ford.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #019 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=200429#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #019, Rolls Royce, BMW, and Mini at the Detroit Auto Show<br/><br/>Mr Black and Mr White agree not to discuss Korean products, deeming them pretty much a bore. Instead, they cover the burgeoning BMW Empire. And as you know, Southern England is historically part of Greater Bavaria. So, they discuss the Rolls convertible, the new MINI, and the 3-series convertible coupe. Mid-20th Century humor aside, all three come in for extensive praise. Best of all, more problems with dropped calls on Skype, so some weird cuts here and there.<br type="_moz"/>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:40:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>rolls royce, mini cooper, mini, rolls, royce, detroit, auto, show, bmw, porsche, mercedes, benz, audi, vw, ocean</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #018 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=191933#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #018, The Germans are Coming! at the Detroit Auto Show<br/><br/>On to DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes, and a smattering of Panzerwagens. Chrysler is in deep shit these days, and needs yet another miracle to save itself. All Americans should be worried that the Chinese might try to buy Chrysler. Chinese ownership should do wonders for Jeep sales, don't you think? Oh, and by the way, Chrysler just inked a deal with Chery to build small cars in&nbsp; China. Chery is the company Malcolm Bricklin wanted to introduce directly into the US. They build a knock-off of a Daewoo-Chevy. And a more powerful Viper: just what the world needed. Additional Viper sales will no doubt pull Chrysler out of the ditch. Then Mercedes Ocean, and the Audi Diesels.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:26:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>detroit, auto, show, bmw, porsche, mercedes, benz, audi, vw, dodge, chrysler, magnum, viper, corvette, chevy, ocean</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #017 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=187093#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #017, The Japanese at the Detroit Auto Show

In this segment, Mr Black and Mr White discuss the major Japanese players. Mr. Black likes the Lexus IS-F, LF-A, and Toyota offerings far more than Mr White does. Opinions on the Acura Speed Racer are similar. Honda Accord concept? Oi vey. And then they talk about the Nissan Rogue, Sentra SE-R, and others. More trouble with Skype, that dead-reliable supplier of Internet telephony.
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:27:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>detroit, auto, show, japanese, Lexus, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, IS-F, LF-A, FT-HS, Advance, Concept, Bevel</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #016 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=182978#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #016, GM at the Detroit Auto Show

In Part 2, Mr Black and Mr White discuss GM's unveilings, with a few sharp comments from Mr Blonde. Skype was barely functional on the day of recording, and all comments on the Cadillac CTS were lost. So, we'll coverÃïÃÂÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃïÃÂÂÃï&nbsp;CTS the next time we record. Part 3 will cover the big Japanese unveilings. We'll end up with comments on Chrysler and various German sleds.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:16:48</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #014 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=175727#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #014, Mr. White had a Rolls Royce Phantom for a long weekend.  He didn't pimp any babes with it, but he did spend a lot of time at the tiller.  He even shot it sitting next to a 1959 Cadillac, and the photos show you just how mammoth this car is.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:57:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Rolls, Royce, Phantom, Phaeton, Cadillac, audio, audiophile, Bentley, BMW, Audi</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #013.5 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=171631#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #013.5, GM

Mr. White visited the GM Proving Grounds to drive new product. This is a short podcast capturing his impressions.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:15:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>GM, Z06, Cobalt, CTS-V, XLR-V, Ferrari, Porsche, Fiat, Renault, Proving, Grounds</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #013.5 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=171625#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #013.5, GM

Mr. White visited the GM Proving Grounds to drive new product. This is a short podcast capturing his impressions.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:15:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>GM, Z06, Cobalt, CTS-V, XLR-V, Ferrari, Porsche, Fiat, Renault, Proving, Grounds</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Black, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #013 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=143701#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #013, BMW 335i Twin Turbo<br/><br/>Mr. White paid a visit with BMW to drive the all-new 335i Coupe through the rolling countryside north of San Francisco. He found its twin-turbo straight six fantastic, with plenty of development room left for as much as 300 horsepower. But that lame seatbelt minder must go. BMW has once again built a winning strategy, with this car slotting nicely beneath the planned V8 M3.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:47:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>BMW, 335i, Coupe, San, Francisco, Twin, Turbo, Straight, Six, horsepower, V8, M3</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #013 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=143699#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #013, BMW 335i Twin Turbo<br/><br/>Mr. White paid a visit with BMW to drive the all-new 335i Coupe through the rolling countryside north of San Francisco. He found its twin-turbo straight six fantastic, with plenty of development room left for as much as 300 horsepower. But that lame seatbelt minder must go. BMW has once again built a winning strategy, with this car slotting nicely beneath the planned V8 M3.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:47:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>BMW, 335i, Coupe, San, Francisco, Twin, Turbo, Straight, Six, horsepower, V8, M3</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #012 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=138922#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #012, Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur

Mr. Black had a Bentley Continental GT, then Continental Flying Spur and an Arnage R. Mr. White had a Flying Spur. Even Mr. Blonde got in the action with a fast drive in Mr. Black's Flying Spur. The three talk about the many strengths of the Anglo-German New Bentleys. Mr. Black holds court on the many and significant engineering, ergonomic, and performance weaknesses of the ancient Arnage, though he points out the numerous social advantages conferred by its arrival at any valet stand.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<author>openroadpodcast</author>
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<itunes:duration>00:54:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Bentley, Continental, GT, Flying, Spur, Arnage, R,</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #012 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=138981#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #012, Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur

Mr. Black had a Bentley Continental GT, then Continental Flying Spur and an Arnage R. Mr. White had a Flying Spur. Even Mr. Blonde got in the action with a fast drive in Mr. Black's Flying Spur. The three talk about the many strengths of the Anglo-German New Bentleys. Mr. Black holds court on the many and significant engineering, ergonomic, and performance weaknesses of the ancient Arnage, though he points out the numerous social advantages conferred by its arrival at any valet stand.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2006 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:54:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Bentley, Continental, GT, Flying, Spur, Arnage, R,</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #011 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=132935#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #011, Corvette Z06 and Stingray

Mr. Black had a Corvette ZO6 for a week. Countless burnouts, powerslides, and miles later, he discusses its phenomenal horsepower, incredible brakes, and all in all fantastic performance, but also its few major failings. Mr White steps in with questions, then gives his insider comments on the upcoming Stingray, a supercharged ZO6 meant to crush all challengers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:44:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Corvette, ZO6, Z06, burnouts, powerslides, horsepower, brakes, performance, Stingray</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #011 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=132934#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #011, Corvette Z06 and Stingray

Mr. Black had a Corvette ZO6 for a week. Countless burnouts, powerslides, and miles later, he discusses its phenomenal horsepower, incredible brakes, and all in all fantastic performance, but also its few major failings. Mr White steps in with questions, then gives his insider comments on the upcoming Stingray, a supercharged ZO6 meant to crush all challengers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>Corvette, ZO6, Z06, burnouts, powerslides, horsepower, brakes, performance, Stingray</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #010 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=126678#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #010, VW Eos and VW GTI<br/><br/>Mr Black had a VW GTI for a
week. Mr. White visited the Iberian peninsula to drive the new VW Eos,
which is built in Portugal. The two discuss the relative merits of
both, with high praise for the GTI and some caveats about the social
perceptions of the Eos, a hardtop convertible that will no doubt be
branded a hairdresser's car.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 4 Sep 2006 00:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:49:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>VW, GTI, Eos, Portugal, hardtop, convertible</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #010 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=126670#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #010, VW Eos and VW GTI<br/><br/>Mr Black had a VW GTI for a week. Mr. White visited the Iberian peninsula to drive the new VW Eos, which is built in Portugal. The two discuss the relative merits of both, with high praise for the GTI and some caveats about the social perceptions of the Eos, a hardtop convertible that will no doubt be branded a hairdresser's car.<br/>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Sep 2006 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>VW, GTI, Eos, Portugal, hardtop, convertible</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<item>
<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #009 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=114965#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #009, Alternative Fuels<br/><br/>Discussion on alternative fuels, from Mercedes Blutec to liquid hydrogen BMWs.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 08:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<author>openroadpodcast</author>
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<itunes:keywords>alternative, fuels, Mercedes, Benz, Blutec, liquid, hydrogen, BMW</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #008 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=106629#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #008, Sports Cars

Ferrari and Porsche at Geneva, Plus AMG and Its New Engine Strategy]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2006 07:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Ferrari, Porsche, Geneva, AMG, engine, strategy, 559, GT3</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #008 (MP3)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=101150#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode #008, Sports Cars<br/><br/>Ferrari and Porsche at Geneva, Plus AMG and Its New Engine StrategyThere is no description for this file!]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<author>openroadpodcast</author>
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<itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Ferrari, Porsche, Geneva, AMG, engine, strategy, 559, GT3</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Visit our official web site!</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=100580#</link>
<description><![CDATA[For all future announcements about our episodes and show notes, please visit our official web site at <a href="http://www.openroadpodcast.com">www.openroadpodcast.com</a><br/>]]></description>
<category>Announcement</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #007 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=80063#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mr Richard Black and Mr. Johnson White discuss a range of vehicles debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. Mr. Blonde tends the Wurlitzer. None of us can fucking believe it's taken so long to finish this. Too much work. Fuckin' eh. This podcasting shit takes up a lot of time. There is no description for this file!]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<author>openroadpodcast</author>
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<itunes:duration>00:34:21</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Chicago, Auto, Show</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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<title>What's coming up in Episodes 7, 8, and 9...</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=77323#</link>
<description><![CDATA[In episodes 7, 8, and 9, Mr. Black and Mr. White discuss new cars unveiled<br/>
at Chicago and Geneva, Mercedes' innovative Blutec Diesel technology, take a really boring sojourn through the world of alternative fuels, then discuss<br/>
what is arguably the greatest racing movie ever, Frankenheimer's Grand Prix.<br/>
]]></description>
<category>Announcement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>New Website Design Coming Soon!</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=73082#</link>
<description><![CDATA[We are currently redesigning our website.  Stay Tuned! By the way, Episode #007 is just around the corner, nearing the apex...]]></description>
<category>Announcement</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>More to come...</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=64912#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episodes #5 and #6, which continue our discussion of the Ford Mediocrity
Company, are in final edits right now. We just need to add final photos to
the enhanced version. 

We have set-up a Frappr map so if you want in the gang, stake your place on
the map. There is a link to the Frappr map under the Syndication links of
our site. If you want to leave comments--for instance, if you think we're
completely full of shit and can't keep it to yourself--post your comments or email us at
openroadpodcast@gmail.com.  Mr. Blonde and Mr. Black will snap back the
slides on their kick-ass Sigs and fire right back at you.]]></description>
<category>Announcement</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 05:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=64912#</guid>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>What is coming up next on ORP...</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=60143#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The next open road podcast will cover Ford Motor Company, also known as the
Ford Mediocrity Company, Ford Meeting Company and the Ford MBA Company. Mr.
Black and Mr. White discuss platform and component-set strategies that might
produce Ford cars and trucks Americans might actually pay full retail to
own.

And of course, Mr. Black and Mr White use several Ford execs as whipping
boys. Comments on the demise of the Ford Special Vehicle Team, too, and what
that says about the stupidity of Ford management. ]]></description>
<category>Announcement</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>ford,ford motor company,SVT,Special Vehicle Team</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:subtitle>Ford Discussion</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Open Road Podcast : Episode #002 (Enhanced)</title>
<link>http://openroadpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=51252#</link>
<description><![CDATA[2006 North American International Auto Show, AKA The Detroit Show. Commentary and Discussion. Part 2

Covers Jeep Wrangler and Compass, BMW M Roadster and Z4 Coupe, Lexus LS460, Mercedes GL and ML, Mercedes Branding, Maybach, North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards for Civic and Ridgeline, Pontiac Solstice.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<enclosure url="http://media.libsyn.com/media/openroadpodcast/OpenRoadPodcast-Episode002.m4a" length="15575286" type="audio/m4a"/>
<itunes:duration>00:31:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Jeep, Wrangler, Compass, BMW, M, Roadster, Z4, Lexus, LS460, Mercedes, GL, ML, Maybach, Civic, Ridgeline, Pontiac, Solstice, Be</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Mr. Richard Black, Mr. Johnson White</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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