Podcasts by BMW Pod

Our Brushes with Death from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.152469

Driving is a dangerous business. Safety features can truly save our lives and in this episode, Fredo & Mark share their brushes with death and the BMW tech that saved them.

The BMW M Pickup Truck from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.141644

Would you chop up your brand new M3? Well, thanks to this BMW April Fool's joke, thousands of people did. We take a look at what exactly happened there and the secret BMW M Pickup Trucks that ac...

Gratitude from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.100457

We want to take a quick moment on the road to thank all of you for listening to the BMW Pod and let you know about some upcoming content based on all your great questions. Keep em coming!

Training the New Guy, Part I from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.096276

We take a new employee out on the road for his first modern BMW experience and show him what a new BMW can do. His reaction is priceless and well, Bostonian. (Explicit)

Mark also goes ove...

Training the New Guy - Part II from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.093393

Back in the lot, we show our newest employee how we name our BMWs and how to spot the differences from a mile away.

X5M from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.087334

We put the new BMW X5M to the test on the streets of Boston, MA. In this episode, we chat about our first impressions and answer some of the most asked questions about it including the big one -...

Patreon Announcement and Show Direction from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.078319

An introduction to the BMWPOD Patreon. We want to continue to produce this show, with your help! We appreciate your support, and it's good to be back.

@BMWBLONDEUK Talks M850i First Edition and More from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.075390

Friend of the show @bmwblondeuk talks with Mark about her experience with the BMW M850i xDrive First Edition, her thoughts and excitement for the new M3/M4 and her thoughts on the direction of her ...

Old vs New X5 (F15 vs G05) from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.072445

Mark tackes the single most asked question by BMW drivers - "Is the new version of whatever I'm driving/looking at worth getting or should I pick up a pre owned version?" Mark continues our most po...

How To Build The Perfect BMW: X1 from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.056939

Mark breaks down how to build the X1 perfect for you - in BMW POD's newest show - How To Build The Perfect BMW.

BMWPOD Award Show 2020 - Happy New Year from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.047581

Welcome to 2021! Before we move on to the future, let's take a look at the things that defined the world of BMW and M in 2020. Thank you for all of your continued support, it means so much. - Mark ...

Why You Might Be Wrong About The G8x M Grille - And Why That's Okay! from 2023-12-12T17:20:14.034091

Mark discusses the direction of BMW's design decisions in the past few years, and why iterative design may play a part in their choices.

The Problem With BMW As A Brand - And How To Fix It from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.999047

Mark complains about BMW sucking at communicating. You can support the show at patreon.com/bmwpod and find me at @bmwpod_mark.

I Left BMW from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.993827

Mark discusses his exit from the BMW brand as an employee, and why that means great things for the BMW POD Show. Patreon.com/BMWPOD IG: @BMWPOD_MARK

The BMW i4 Could Be The Dominant Sporty EV We've been Waiting For from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.988149

With the unveiling of the new BMW i4 eDrive40 and eDrive M50 - there is much to discuss.

How To Build The Ultimate BMW: G80 M3 and M3 Competition Sedan from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.982084

Mark talks for 30 minutes about how to setup the G80 M3 and M3 Competition for best results. Enjoy!

BMW POD BUYERS GUIDE 01 - How to Navigate Your First Car Purchase (New or Used) from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.975809

Mark breaks down some tips to buy your first new car, there is more to talk about so this series will continue. Patreon.com/bmwpod

Quick Thoughts On The Alpina XB7 from 2023-12-12T17:20:13.969981

Mark tells us why he loves the XB7 and why you should consider it if you're in the market for a car exclusively intending to contradict itself at every turn.

What Is The Worst BMW Core And M Model? from 2021-06-11T04:00

The M8 and the 5 Series could be improved.

What Is The Best Sports Sedan from 2021-06-10T04:00

What sport sedan should you purchase in 2021? As it turns out, that is a complex question.

How To Build The Ultimate BMW: G20 3 Series (All of them) from 2021-02-28T05:00

Mark talks for no less than 56:20 about how he thinks the G20 3 Series is best set up. This was a long one, buckle in and enjoy!

Talking about cars and more with @Tedward_ig! from 2021-02-25T05:26

Thanks to your continued support, @teward_ig joins @bmwpod_mark to talk about a variety of enthusiast car culture topics, including BMW's direction and some of his awesome cars. This was a ton of f...

How To Build The Perfect BMW: BMW X2 (M35i) from 2021-02-24T05:00

Mark breaks down how to build the perfect X2 M35i for you.

The BMW M5 CS is Another Unique BMW from 2021-02-20T05:00

Mark talks about how the M5 CS is a cool car that you probably shouldn't rush out to buy...just yet.

Two New How To Build the Ultimate BMW Available! from 2021-02-18T10:32:36

Two new episodes to BMWPOD's most popular show "How To Build The Ultimate BMW" are available over a week early at Patreon.com/BMWPOD. All tiers will gain access to these episodes totaling at an hou...

Why The BMW M2CS is Special To Me from 2021-02-18T08:12:34

Mark explains why the M2CS is a special car to him and why its an important car for BMW's modern legacy.

BMW G22 M440i xDrive first impressions. Not a review. from 2020-11-14T05:00

Mark doesn't review the M440i and instead rambles disappointingly about the M440i and how it could be better. I need to drive it more.

How To Build The Perfect BMW: F22 2 Series Gran Coupe from 2020-11-12T05:00

Mark breaks down how to build the 2 Series Gran Coupe perfect for you.

BMWPOD Breaking News Analysis: The First Ever BMW iX SUV from 2020-11-12T00:37:02

Mark breaks down the newly announced BMW iX SUV, and what it means for the industry as a whole.

Your Questions Answered #1: How do I learn more about BMW's? from 2020-11-10T07:45:19

Mark answers your questions! Feel free to ask more at BMWPOD_mark on Instagram!

@myboiblue329 and his alter ego @thesuprasaiyan chat about how he's built the coolest F30 328i and more! from 2020-10-30T04:00

@myboiblue329 and his alter ego @thesuprasaiyan built the coolest BMW 328i and now it's time to build the coolest A90 3.0 Supra. Philjay tells us how he plans to do it and much more.

BMWPOD Quick Tips: Making the most of your shifter from 2020-10-28T04:00

Mark explains various tips to make the most of your BMW automatic or automated manual transmission.

Are Special Edition BMW's the same as Limited Edition BMW's? from 2020-10-26T04:00

Mark discusses the differences between special and limited edition BMW models.

BMWPOD Deep Dive: Why the BMW B58 is so special, and why you need one! from 2020-10-25T04:00

Mark explains why the BMW B58 is such an amazing engine, and if you should get one for your next tuner project!

BMWPOD BONUS: Mark rambles endlessly about KITH x BMW M4 Competition Coupe from 2020-10-24T03:52:25

Bonus shorty episode.

G80/G82 New M3 and M4 Announced from 2020-10-23T04:00

Mark shares his somewhat extremely excited thoughts on the new M3 and M4. Among the possibility of a BMWPOD M3...

@clappedout_e90 talks about @massbmw, her amazing E90 and being a woman in the car hobby! from 2020-10-19T04:00

Kim from @massbmw talks about the amazing community she is instrumental in running, among challenges and upsides of owning a BMW, among her experiences as a woman in the car hobby. This is absolute...

Why Do The Brakes On My BMW Squeak? from 2020-10-13T04:00

Mark explains how disc brakes work to stop a car and why they may be prone to "brake squeal".

I love the new X3. There, I said it. from 2020-05-15T23:10:17

After countless attempts, Mark finally figures out how to explain his love for the new hybrid BMW X3. 

Mark in the M8 from 2020-05-13T14:26:59

Should the BMW M8 receive lavish praise or scathing criticism? Depends on who you ask. Here's Mark's take.

Old vs New - 3 Series (F30 vs G20) from 2019-08-24T19:12:54

The crew tackles the single most asked question by BMW drivers - "is the new version of whatever I'm driving/looking at worth getting or should I pick up a pre-owned version?"

F...

Convertibles vs Coupes from 2019-07-27T17:19:34

They look the same on paper, but there are significant differences between a BMW Coupe and its Convertible variant. In this episode from the road, Mark gives us the top 5 differences and his per...

The underrated MINI from 2019-06-29T13:20

Would you show up to an M6 track day in a base model MINI? Well, that happened! In this episode, we get behind the wheel of a MINI S Hardtop and chat about our first MINI experiences coming from...

What’s the best part of being a Dad? from 2019-06-15T13:30

Happy Father's Day.

X4M from 2019-05-18T13:06

We put the BMW X4M Competition on the streets of Boston to answer all of your questions (and all of ours!) and how to get the most out of it on the road.

Learn more about the X4M at https...

Art Cars and Human Reproduction from 2019-04-27T13:01

What happens when we put legendary BMWs in the hands of legendary artists like Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Cao Fei, and more? The BMW Art car collection features hydrogen ice sculptures, augmented ...

M3 CS from 2019-04-13T13:05

We drove the first-ever BMW M3 CS and lived to tell about it, so for this episode we sit down to answer all your questions about the iconic BMW M3 and what to do to get the most out of it no mat...

The horse in horsepower. Also, the Moon. from 2019-03-23T13:05

Prop learns the origins of Horsepower while Fredo imagines a new BMW Lunar Mission.

Blizzards, Floods and BMWs. from 2019-03-19T19:48:53

Fredo and special guest Thomas drive through a blizzard, sharing tips and features for extreme weather driving along the way.

Also, learn about a secret BMW feature you never knew existed...

How to change the BMW clock for daylight savings from 2019-03-10T19:37:03

Spring forward!

The Future of MINI from 2019-02-27T12:00:03

Fredo & Prop take a look at the mood changing concept MINI and the vision for the MINI Next 100.

Last Week in BMW : 2/17 - 2/24 from 2019-02-25T23:05

S1000 RR racing debut, electric 7 Series premiere, major eDrive expansions, and a new investment with a surprising partner - everything you need to know from last week’s BMW news.

2019 BMW 330i - Test Drive Tips #1 from 2019-02-22T21:06

Fredo and Mark go through the best things to play with on a test drive of the all-new 2019 BMW 3 series.

BMW Newsflash - 2020 Alpina B7 Announcement from 2019-02-17T19:07

Fredo and Mark have their minds blown by the new 2020 Alpina B7 and explore the highlights and unique features that make it worthy of the Alpina name.

Scariest thing in a BMW from 2019-02-12T01:22

Whatever the scariest thing you can imagine happening in your BMW? Well, this is worse. Fredo shows Prop a terrifying BMW video while they reminisce about weird BMW wildlife stories.

Get your money’s worth from 2019-01-28T15:38

You paid for it, but is it yours? Geniuses from the US and EU discuss how to make your BMW “feel right” and unlock your BMW’s full potential. Fredo get annoyed by complaints.

Busting a BMW Myth from 2019-01-25T23:00

Fredo & Prop bust the most pervasive BMW myth in the world. Do you know the truth?

The Ultimate Podcast from 2019-01-25T21:08

In this intro, our hosts awkwardly introduce themselves and set the stage for the Ultimate Podcast about all things BMW & MINI.