Episode 33: James Does Vegas and Casey Still Hates EV's

Summary
In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Matt's experience becoming a reverend, James' trip to see Dead & Company in Las Vegas, and the potential for future concerts at the Sphere. They also touch on the challenges of aging musicians and the idea of artists retiring at the top of their game. Kevin mentions working on a website for his wife's new venture. The conversation covers various topics including entrepreneurship, personal stories, and the decline of the EV market. They discuss the possibility of passing down businesses to the next generation, with a focus on K-Dog's daughter learning the ropes. They also joke about cowboy Coolio and his argument with his partner at a gas station. The conversation then shifts to the automotive industry, with a discussion on Volkswagen's investment in Rivian and the decline of the EV market. They talk about the affordability and depreciation of Tesla vehicles, as well as the challenges faced by other EV manufacturers. The conversation concludes with a mention of Connecticut's failed attempt to pass an EV transition law. The conversation covers various topics related to the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the challenges and implications of this shift. The hosts discuss the reluctance of consumers to adopt EVs due to factors such as cost, limited range, and lack of infrastructure. They also explore the role of car manufacturers in the transition and the strategies they employ, including hybrid models and partnerships with EV companies. The conversation touches on the history of superchargers and their relevance in the context of EVs. The hosts also mention a recent CDK outage that affected car dealerships and disrupted new car purchases. The episode concludes with a discussion about the Amazon car-buying experience and a review of a Jack Daniel's single barrel rye whiskey.
Chapters
00:00 Becoming a Reverend and Officiating Weddings
03:00 James' Experience at a Dead & Company Concert in Las Vegas
09:18 The Sphere: A Venue for Aging Musicians' Last Tours
11:50 Challenges of Aging Musicians and Retirement
16:00 Kevin's Website Project for His Wife's New Venture
19:11 Cowboy Coolio and Gas Station Drama
22:57 Volkswagen's Investment in Rivian and the Decline of the EV Market
28:35 Tesla's Success and the Challenges Faced by Other EV Manufacturers
37:10 Connecticut's Failed Attempt at an EV Transition Law
38:08 Consumer Reluctance and Challenges in the EV Transition
39:01 Car Manufacturers' Strategies in the EV Transition
40:30 The Long Timeline for a Full Transition to EVs
41:03 Playing the Numbers Game in the EV Industry
43:11 The Japanese Leading the Pullback from EVs
48:13 The Relevance of Superchargers in the EV Era
52:39 The Impact of the CDK Outage on Car Dealerships
57:06 The Amazon Car-Buying Experience and Its Availability
58:07 Review of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye Whiskey