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Want to know more about the car that is disrupting the Automotive Industry? Listen to our frequent Tesla ownership experiences. You'll learn valuable tips on getting the most out of the car as well as be entertained by our adventures. And check out our Audible audiobooks available for sale, just search Audible.com for "Douglas Birk" to preview our ever growing selection!
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Episode 92: Episode 92 - For HW3 Owners, What Wasn't Said During the Q3 Conference Call Speaks Volumes
I wasn't expecting to hear much about HW3 on the conference call with Optimus, Robotaxi, and Semi being the stars of the show, well, and Energy too.But what wasn't said spoke volumes on the future of…
Episode 91: Episode 91 - 2026 Launch Series Model Y 2,000 Mile Check In, Am I Still Happy With My Purchase of MIDDY 2.0 and an Introduction to the Author of Our Latest Audiobook “Technically Tesla”
It's been 2,000 miles, and it's time to share my impressions after an over 500 mile roadtrip that surprised me to say the least.In a word, amazing...And I include an introduction to Sean Rust, the…
Episode 90: Episode 90 - MIDDY 2.0 Is Home, Is She Everything I Thought She'd Be? Should You Consider a Juniper Upgrade?
After waiting almost five years, we finally upgraded to MIDDY 2.0, our 2026 Launch Series Tesla Model Y. We tell the story of our experience and offer suggestions on whether or not you should…
Episode 89: Episode 89 - MIDDY 2.0 Is On Her Way and a 2025 'Travel Like Robert' Roadtrip Series Update
Delivery of MIDDY 2.0 (2026 Launch Series Tesla Model Y) is just days away! We summarize how to perform the same pre-delivery tasks we did last week, unmask the meaning behind a Tesla VIN #, and…
Episode 88: Episode 88 - MIDDY 2.0 Is Ordered - What Am I Doing?
After nearly five years, it's time for MIDDY 2.0!We'll share the experience of ordering our third Tesla vehicle purchase with you!
Episode 87: Episode 87 - FSD 12.6.1 - Is This As Good as HW3 Will Get?
We took advantage of our adventure in watching Blue Origin's first launch of New Glenn to try out FSD 12.6.1. We share our first impressions after getting a 2nd Wave Version Lottery Win and explain…
Episode 86: Episode 86 - MIDDY 2.0 - The entire list of features we'll get going from our 2020 Model Y MIDDY 1.0 to a 2025 "Juniper" Model Y
This is a LONG episode because there is SO MUCH different between MIDDY 1.0, our 2020 Tesla Model Y and the upcoming "Juniper" refresh of the 2025 Model Y.Just be glad I didn't include all the…
Episode 85: Episode 85 – Is HW3 Legacy? Will We Ever See V13 On Our Older Cars?
We go into LOTS of detail to answer these questions that all Tesla owners of cars purchased in first part of 2023 and earlier are wondering:1. Is HW3 Legacy2. Will HW3 EVER get FSD V13?Yep, it's an…
Episode 84: Episode 84 - FSD 12.5 and Attention Monitoring on HW3 - Is It Worth The Wait
Should I even admit I've had Attention Monitoring (Tesla Hands Free) since July 2024? Maybe I shouldn't even remind my listeners that I've had this since September of 2021! Yep, back then it was…
Episode 83: Episode 83 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 6 - 40 Years Together
One year ago TODAY we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary.Hear the details of a day we will never forget as we describe our experiences of Yellowstone Lake, the ScenicCruiser, and Gull Point…
Episode 82: Episode 82 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 5 - Old Memories
Today's episode in the #MiddyGoesToYellowstone series shares some tips and tricks for your trip to Yellowstone. I'm sure it's on your bucket list. You need to schedule it! Yellowstone is an ever…
Episode 81: Episode 81 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 4 - New Roads
Our first full day in Yellowstone doesn't disappoint. We check out the Marina where we'll soon ride the SceniCruiser on our anniversary day as well as travel to the east entrance for the first time.…
Episode 80: Episode 80 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 3 - New Friends
We arrive at Yellowstone and meet another couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! And seven more days await us as we make this road trip our most epic ever!
Episode 79: Episode 79 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 2 - Rain Rain Rain!
This episode continues our retro style episodes for #MiddyGoesToYellowstone, telling the story of our epic roadtrip back to Yellowstone to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. While we had a…
Episode 78: Episode 78 - Apple Shortcuts Make Creating Your Own Tesla Voice Commands Possible!
Amazing new iPhone version of the Tesla App (V4.24.0 or newer) gives you the power to create your own voice commands using the Apple Shortcuts app!And... we have setup a new Crowd Sourced list of…
Episode 77: Episode 77 - EV Dave Shares His Passion For EVs and His EV History
I've been following EV Dave since 2020 when I first found out he had given his then new 2020 Tesla Model Y to Kyle Conner of Out of Spec to test and experience.After several attempts, we were able to…
Episode 76: Episode 76 - #MiddyGoesToYellowstone - Day 1 - Runza Runza Runza!
This episode we start our retro style episodes for #MiddyGoesToYellowstone, telling the story of our epic roadtrip back to Yellowstone to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Day 1 we drive 566…
Episode 75: Episode 75 - FSD V11.3.4 - Tesla Did It, They Really Did It!
Finally! Middy gets FSD Version 11, and did Tesla actually make a better Autopilot? Just listen and find out if "FSD on the Highway" is a true successor to Autopilot and (N)avigate (O)n…
Episode 74: Episode 74 - #MiddyGoesToAustin - Days 6 and 7, Let’s Go Home
Every good roadtrip has a destination and finishes back home. This one was no different. I wished it would never end. But it had to.
Episode 73: Episode 73 - Tesla's New Mobile Tire Service Truck Is A Great Innovation and Why My Tesla CCS Adapter Will Stay In The Trunk
This episode we talk about our recent experience with Tesla’s new Mobile Tire Service Truck that brings tire repair and replacement directly to you, either on the road or at home. Also, we’ll discuss…
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