https://www.spreaker.com/show/driven-by-designenDesignCopyright OC Talk Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53fdaf74cb6694efa0579c3e26eda159.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/driven-by-designMon, 25 Sep 2023 12:25:04 +0000OC Talk RadioOC Talk Radiofeeds@spreaker.comThe only show that looks at the future of automotive design and what drives us with the people making it happen today.false095828b6-80b6-5f7e-8b8f-05de28943d6depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-by-design-the-unique-velomobile--46621966drivenbydesign.podbean.com/85576100-350e-3e6b-aaff-f8cfc2243cb7Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:44:51 +0000OC Talk RadioOur Driven by Designer, Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan SoCal car design studio and recent lead designer for Amazon's new self-driving taxi ZOOX) talks with the creator of a new category of pedal-powered plus electric assist vehicle called the...670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-michigan-s-test-track-of-the-future-for-self-driving-cars--46541647drivenbydesign.podbean.com/886de5a4-7e93-35bd-9e8e-2713c2c46d45Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:52:40 +0000OC Talk RadioMeet Reuben Sarkar, President and CEO of the American Center for Mobility on their innovative test track for self-driving technology. And the startup campus they've created to help create the transportation technology of the future. Funded by the...1057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-a-custom-car--46280476drivenbydesign.podbean.com/28cbf90c-cbe9-3a10-a598-5c30041d8347Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:48:38 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin us as our car designer Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's new self-driving taxi, ZOOX) talks with custom car designer CHRIS BROWN (BrownAutoDesign.com) on how to update a classic and turn it into a custom,...1165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monterey-s-famed-concours-at-pasadera-car-show--46015487
All the classics from A-Z. With a thoughtful discussion by both about "what is a classic" and "what recent cars may become classics" 50 years in our future.  Here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.

 ]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/d27eb8e4-72e9-333e-a673-b554cccf6f12Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:59:14 +0000OC Talk RadioOur DRIVEN BY DESIGNER Bryan Thompson (10 years at Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's new self-driving taxi, ZOOX) talks cars with the Chairman of the famed Concours at Pasadera about their classic car show in Monterey (held every year next...
All the classics from A-Z. With a thoughtful discussion by both about "what is a classic" and "what recent cars may become classics" 50 years in our future.  Here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.

 ]]>1133falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-zero-ev-s-jim-maury--46015486drivenbydesign.podbean.com/46bb4525-d101-3c2e-927d-9376d348dcaaSun, 08 Aug 2021 18:46:48 +0000OC Talk RadioOur DRIVEN BY DESIGN designer Bryan Thompson,10 year vet with Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's self-driving taxi ZOOM (and others) talks with another pioneer in the emerging world of new EVs, Jim Maury and the company he leads with his...1156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-by-design-ariel-rider-e-bikes--45030280It's an inspirational story of struggle and courage and rebirth. As Ariel Rider E-Bikes takes a new path, reaches new heights and tackles new terrain in an ever growing (and ever changing) market. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.biz.]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/dcffd261-adee-39d3-b96b-35bee8203fdeTue, 25 May 2021 04:50:27 +0000OC Talk RadioThis week our DRIVEN BY DESIGN car designer Bryan Thompson talks with Arda Onel, the Founder and Partner of Ariel Rider E-Bikes.  Discussing not only their high performance models like the Grizzly, but their amazing tale of success. As two Turkish...It's an inspirational story of struggle and courage and rebirth. As Ariel Rider E-Bikes takes a new path, reaches new heights and tackles new terrain in an ever growing (and ever changing) market. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.biz.]]>1021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-by-design-zing-robotics--44675182www.zingrobotics.com.]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/90d9d40c-504f-3586-aa84-bed3f15448a3Fri, 07 May 2021 06:21:09 +0000OC Talk RadioBrent Shedd, CEO at ZING ROBOTICS in the Bay area. An autonomous vehicle startup that has developed "an electric, level 4 autonomous mobility platform suitable for a wide variety of uses" from ground service equipment for airlines and cargo carriers...www.zingrobotics.com.]]>1091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-by-design-easy-clean-kid-s-car-seats-w-jinah-kim--44275103drivenbydesign.podbean.com/07e82282-35b7-3a60-a431-cd9ec691cc35Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:25:41 +0000OC Talk RadioJinah Kim NIKO EASY WASH CAR SEAT COVERS on how becoming a mother led her to creating an easy wash cover for her kid's car seats. And how it's given her a whole new chapter in her life from TV Reporter to Entrepreneur.875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-really-ready-for-the-electrification-of-all-our-vehicles--44199267And given his connection with so many at Mazda (like his mentor, Tom Miata, legendary designer of the Mazda Miata), Bryan explores what it's like to work at that "scrappy car company" and how they build so much passion and heart into their products. And keep the fun of driving alive. Can that still be done in an all electric, self driving future? 
Hear all that and more in this highly energized discussion between two real "car guys" on this week's DRIVEN BY DESIGN. Exploring all the things that drive us today, here on Orange County's only community radio station.  Keeping SoCal's thriving and driving car culture alive, one conversation at a time...]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/98585121-8ef0-3487-98a6-15b2a578c4deMon, 05 Apr 2021 01:42:47 +0000OC Talk RadioAre we really ready for the electrification of all our vehicles?  Tune in to this week's DRIVEN BY DESIGN as our host Bryan Thompson (a 10 year veteran of Nissan's SoCal design studio) tackles that question with Ali Jahed, a real live "electric...And given his connection with so many at Mazda (like his mentor, Tom Miata, legendary designer of the Mazda Miata), Bryan explores what it's like to work at that "scrappy car company" and how they build so much passion and heart into their products. And keep the fun of driving alive. Can that still be done in an all electric, self driving future? 
Hear all that and more in this highly energized discussion between two real "car guys" on this week's DRIVEN BY DESIGN. Exploring all the things that drive us today, here on Orange County's only community radio station.  Keeping SoCal's thriving and driving car culture alive, one conversation at a time...]]>929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pedal-power-of-pedego-ebikes--44078311drivenbydesign.podbean.com/20423a5e-1811-3573-a30c-8a271a0f9e8eSat, 27 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +0000OC Talk RadioWhile others worry and rethink their business, Don DiCostanzo has seen his direct dealer network double during Covid, as his PEDEGO brand of ebikes continues to pedal along in high gear.  Join us as he tracks that journey from "eBike enthusiast" to...985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-designing-hondas-to-watches--44078310drivenbydesign.podbean.com/2f9eaf5a-c891-3eaf-8a84-ce5f7a2ba4f2Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:45:36 +0000OC Talk RadioCheck out today's fascinating talk with Jason Wilbur who went from designing cars for Honda to his own line of high end watches (Wilbur Watches).  Finding new inspiration in these challenging times.  And a new way to channel his creative muses.  Only...1083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cars-without-gas--43217382www.OCTalkRadio.biz. Streaming live from the University of California's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.  ]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/ff5c1c64-4891-34c1-b5e4-a112aca2c4dcSun, 31 Jan 2021 20:58:53 +0000OC Talk RadioOnce upon a time, we were promised a future with "flying cars". Now countries around the world (including the new Biden Administration) and our own State of California are promising a world where all new cars will be electric by 2030. Sound just as...www.OCTalkRadio.biz. Streaming live from the University of California's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.  ]]>928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-gay-man-s-guide-to-life-by-britt-east--43094958www.OCTalkRadio.net.]]>drivenbydesign.podbean.com/3f3a30d1-fbe0-3d24-8efb-52500d426c42Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:09:13 +0000OC Talk RadioToday our Driven Designer, Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's SoCal Design studio) takes another detour to highlight some LGBT issues again. Not only talking about his ongoing SHINE initiative to shine a light on domestic abuse within this...www.OCTalkRadio.net.]]>910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-top-professional-dancer-keeps-going--42547047drivenbydesign.podbean.com/a8cb7edc-6949-31cc-8038-afa7100f5fadFri, 18 Dec 2020 03:21:09 +0000OC Talk RadioProfessional Dancer Cassidy Knoblett (Mariah Carey, Katy Perry and others) talks about his COVID QUARANTINE TIME and how he keeps going and growing.  How do you keep moving when the world seems stuck in slowdown and shutdown? 956falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-light-into-darkness--42547049drivenbydesign.podbean.com/b578800e-9784-3a32-921d-4fc789b56517Fri, 18 Dec 2020 03:09:41 +0000OC Talk RadioNoted Car Designer Bryan Thompson shares his idea of how he tries to bring "light into darkness" not only thru his work designing cars for companies from Nissan to autonomous car maker Motional, but also thru his special SHINE project. SHINING a light...873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whatever-happened-to-the-promise-of-flying-cars--41514570drivenbydesign.podbean.com/b2a4b56f-39cf-3a98-8f5d-0d508dab11fdSat, 17 Oct 2020 22:47:17 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin us as our resident car designer, Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan's SoCal design studio) imagines a world the flying cars from cartoons like the Jetsons really came to life. An alternative universe where flying cars became a reality.  And the...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-new-car-designs-to-life--41514582drivenbydesign.podbean.com/78e744b8-ae64-376c-903f-1fd96002a83aSat, 17 Oct 2020 22:42:50 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin us as our resident car designer Bryan Thompson (10 years with the SoCal Design Studio) talks us thru his latest "self driving delivery car" as he ventures to OC to see the car come to life in a clay model version.  Bringing it one step closer...2290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toby-corey-past-pres-of-tesla--23414595drivenbydesign.podbean.com/498d3cf6-0ad3-5c5e-a327-d526ea24bd8aTue, 03 Mar 2020 04:26:08 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's car design studio, now out on his own) as he talks with the former President of TESLA on what it was like to work with the legendary Elon Musk and his own work now teaching at Stanford and trying to...1936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-ankin-ceo-and-star-of-toymakerz-history-channel-s-hot-hot-rod-show-pt-2--23414831drivenbydesign.podbean.com/2c61d616-67e9-546c-ba88-f8e3618627bdTue, 03 Mar 2020 04:11:51 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's SoCal car design studio) as he talks with David Ankin, CEO of Toymakerz custom car shop in Reidsville, NC and star of the hot History Channel Show of the same title as he talks about the outlandish...1668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-ankin-fr-the-history-channel-s-hit-show-toymakerz-pt-1--23414691drivenbydesign.podbean.com/89dae66f-2b98-56e5-9849-c8d428220c8eTue, 03 Mar 2020 04:06:47 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's SoCal car design studio) as he talks with David Ankin, CEO of Toymakerz custom car shop in Reidsville, NC and star of the hot History Channel Show of the same title as he talks about the outlandish...1822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-car-design-look-like-in-2020-and-beyond--23414710drivenbydesign.podbean.com/67b3e714-fe69-5cda-9cf8-dd5dcfd8b509Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:56:18 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin car designer Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's car design studio, now out on his own) as he peers into his crystal ball and gives us a peek into the future he and his fellow car designers are already working on (SPOILER ALERT: NONE of...2006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-year-look-back-at-car-design-in-2019--23414836drivenbydesign.podbean.com/aad3cd2b-a428-5941-92eb-143dce1e2375Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:50:10 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin us as we put a wrap on 2019 by looking back at the year in car design (which saw the demise of iconic cars like the Volkswagen Beetle and the emergence of Tesla's CyberTruck) with Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's SoCal car design...1778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remberance-and-life-celebration-for-legendary-nissan-head-of-design-jerry-hirshberg-pt-2--23414780drivenbydesign.podbean.com/3143863f-71f7-5c37-881c-4e6a38632c9fTue, 03 Mar 2020 03:46:22 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin us for Part Two of our ongoing wake and remembrance of a man who touched and inspired so many car designers with his freewheeling leadership style and creative freedom, the late Jerry Hirshberg who started Nissan's design studio back in 1980 and...1396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tribute-to-the-legendary-head-of-nissan-s-design-studio-jerry-hirshberg--23414925drivenbydesign.podbean.com/6c692db4-ad09-5aa3-b344-e91324d130ecTue, 03 Mar 2020 03:35:53 +0000OC Talk RadioJoin host Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's design studio) as he and his past co-workers remember and pay tribute to Jerry Hirshberg, legendary head of Nissan's SoCal design studio here in La Jolla (which he created in 1980 and ran until his...1880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-tashman-fr-loaded-boards-pt-2--23413307drivenbydesign.podbean.com/209a10c9-322b-5f30-ba41-c80590d0bbd1Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:22:12 +0000OC Talk RadioIn part two of our interview with LOADED BOARDS founder Don Tashman, he talks about his long standing love of the sport and the inspirational story of how he got started making high end skateboards.  While our very own Lou the wonder dog gets to test...1627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-tashman-fr-loaded-skateboards-on-their-new-electric-model-pt-1--23413251drivenbydesign.podbean.com/a33c5dfd-86fa-5a0e-b4a6-4689b053d399Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:18:25 +0000OC Talk RadioDon Tashman fr/LOADED BOARDS skates by with this latest high end electric skateboard, as our host Bryan Thompson (10 year veteran of Nissan's car design studio) explores the full range of "what drives us today" on DRIVEN BY DESIGN, here on Orange...1460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-car-designer-tom-matano-creator-of-the-iconic-mazda-miata-pt-2--23413266drivenbydesign.podbean.com/e7e9416f-aea1-5da5-893f-aedae1a0970bTue, 03 Mar 2020 03:09:56 +0000OC Talk RadioDon't miss the second part of our interview with legendary car designer Tom Matano (formerly with Mazda where he created iconic cars like the Mazda Miata) on what makes a truly great car and how you should not be able to resist looking back one more...1512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-car-designer-tom-matano-creator-of-the-iconic-mazda-miata-pt-1--23413165drivenbydesign.podbean.com/5df7a9a8-2f02-592f-9f4d-0680d4b796c7Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:05:21 +0000OC Talk RadioWhat a treat to hear from legendary car designer, Tom Matano (formerly of Mazda where he created iconic cars like the Mazda Miata) on what makes a great car design and how to become "one with the part you're trying to imagine".  On this weeks DRIVEN...1777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-custom-motorcycles-pt-2--23413272drivenbydesign.podbean.com/c29bbf78-72e6-5a51-9aa2-56b7805f2028Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:00:57 +0000OC Talk RadioIn the second part of this interview with Bryan Thompson (10 year car designer for Nissan now out on his own) and his brother Chad (who actually builds high end, one off, custom motorcycles in Florida), we get into the future of custom motorcycles in...1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-of-custom-motorcycles-pt-1--23413267drivenbydesign.podbean.com/de0d59f3-2988-59c7-a1e0-c2f004f51574Tue, 03 Mar 2020 02:56:08 +0000OC Talk RadioThe love of cars runs deep in most American males. But especially deep in our show host's family, as Bryan Thompson (10 year car designer for Nissan now out on his own) talks with his brother Chad about his thriving business as a custom motorcycle...1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/car-design-scholarship-for-lgbtq-kids--20648507drivenbydesign.podbean.com/car-design-scholarship-for-lgbtq-kids-f7513c67f2d79202f6ceb43826dc7372Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:02:27 +0000OC Talk RadioFreelance Car Designer Bryan S. Thompson (formerly w/Nissan) talks about growing up a gay kid in rural Arizona and dreaming of being a car designer. How everyone told him he "didn't fit" and could never get into this industry. And how he persevered...1489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-former-head-of-hot-wheels-and-matchbox-design-felix-holst--20648513drivenbydesign.podbean.com/part-2-former-head-of-hot-wheels-and-matchbox-design-felix-holst-05ba257313377f42d08b6eba131c1ae2Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:03:40 +0000OC Talk RadioAs car designer Bryan Thompson continues his talk with Fritz Holst (former head of design for Matchbox and Hot Wheels at Mattel), we dive deeper into the mysterious connection we have with our cars (starting as kids).  From giving them names and...1807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-1-former-hot-wheels-and-matchbox-designer-felix-holst--20648512drivenbydesign.podbean.com/part-1-former-hot-wheels-and-matchbox-designer-felix-holst-b3550c9f52af486b25964d4d9283569cMon, 23 Sep 2019 21:38:37 +0000OC Talk RadioFor anyone who ever collected HOT WHEELS or MATCHBOX as a kid (like I did!) this show is for you.  As car designer Bryan Thompson talks with the former head of design for Matchbox and Hot Wheels at MATTEL, Felix Holst, about his cool work turning real...1891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/car-designer-gabriel-wartofsky-on-the-future-of-mobility--20648509drivenbydesign.podbean.com/car-designer-gabriel-wartofsky-on-the-future-of-mobility-ab721a0337bcf6c8a03c45959fe0d77aMon, 23 Sep 2019 20:52:34 +0000OC Talk RadioThis week, car designer Bryan Thompson talks with Gabriel Wartofsky who's designed for Honda and Acura and BMW but who now also works in the more esoteric world of "mobility" and the emerging alternatives from scooters and electric bikes to...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/color-material-designer-jill-canales-formerly-w-nissan--20648516drivenbydesign.podbean.com/color-designer-jill-canales-7fc6faae6979ddeeffe4a2948b7c9f2fMon, 23 Sep 2019 20:22:42 +0000OC Talk RadioFor his first guest, car designer Bryan Thompson talks with his friend and former teammate at Nissan, Jill Canales, about what it takes to be a "color material designer". "We are in charge of every material color in the car from the grain and hue of...1302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-driven-by-design--20648517drivenbydesign.podbean.com/welcome-to-driven-by-design-0e854823ca1ca84c2f8b7b72aebe9be5Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:18:12 +0000OC Talk RadioHaving worked as a designer at Nissan for the last 10 years, Bryan Thompson is now out on his own and DRIVEN BY DESIGN. Exploring the future of transportation and automotive styling with his fellow visionaries at all the car design studios here in...1191falsefull