Podcasts by The Tesla Show – A Tesla Podcast

110 – Q4 2021 from 2022-02-07T03:03:28

We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2021 earnings results as well as full year 2021 performance. We discuss Teslas incredible revenue and profit growth in a year when oth...

109 – Interview with Nikola founder David Hodge from 2020-09-05T00:06:02

In a very special episode we interview David Hodge the creator and developer behind the popular Tesla app that gives you access to data about your car and drives as well as many conveni...

108 – Q2 2020 from 2020-07-24T23:09:35

We dive deep into Tesla Q2 2020 results and earnings call. We unpack how Tesla was able to achieve another profitable quarter in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the new detai...

107 – Q1 2020 from 2020-05-10T18:03:57

We unpack Tesla’s Q1 2020 results. We discuss the record breaking Q1 financials Tesla achieved and how this was possible given COVID-19. We discuss how Tesla is continuing to invest in ...

106 – Q4 2019 from 2020-02-04T03:30:52

We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2019 results. We discuss the record breaking financials Tesla achieved and how that signals increasing stability and self sufficiency at the company. We discuss the...

105 – Cybertruck Unveil from 2019-11-26T04:01

We cover everything Cybertruck – from the lead up, to the unveil, to the reaction, the specs, and the new details that have come out since the reveal event.

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104 – Q3 2019 from 2019-11-11T19:49:24

We unpack Tesla’s Q3 2019 results including their record production, record deliveries, positive free cash flow and return to GAAP profitability. We also discuss what’s going on with Mo...

103 – V10 from 2019-10-08T02:04

We discuss Tesla's newly released Version 10.0 software update. We cover all the new features, what it says about Tesla's future and deep dive into Smart Summon and the future of FSD. Listen

102 – Q2 2019 from 2019-07-27T22:36:08

We unpack Tesla's second quarter 2019 results. We discuss their record breaking production and deliveries, how their quarterly loss happened while having record free cash flow, and what...

101 – Autonomy Investor Day from 2019-05-11T23:00:48

We unpack Tesla’s recent Autonomy Investor Day held at their Palo Alto HQ. We discuss the new FSD computer, their Neural network advancements, what’s coming up with the FSD feature set ...

100 – Model Y Unveil from 2019-03-16T03:26

We discuss the highlights from the Model Y unveil event Tesla held on March 14th, 2019 at their Design Studio in Hawthorne California. We only had a brief amount of time to chat, so we focus on ...

99 – $35,000 Model 3 from 2019-03-04T05:27:36

Tesla has made the $35,000 Model 3 available for purchase. We unpack all the changes Tesla has made, what’s in the Standard interior and how Tesla was able to achieve this milestone. We also dis...

99 – $35,000 Model 3 from 2019-03-04T05:27:36

Tesla has made the $35,000 Model 3 available for purchase. We unpack all the changes Tesla has made, what’s in the Standard interior and how Tesla was able to achieve this milestone. We also dis...

98 – Q4 2018 from 2019-02-03T21:11:25

We unpack Tesla’s fourth quarter 2018 results. Tesla continued shipping Model 3 in high quantity and made another GAAP profit. We discuss what Tesla is focusing on for 2019, where Model 3 produc...

97 – Q3 2018 from 2018-10-26T15:34:59

We unpack Tesla’s third quarter 2018 results. It was a massive quarter for Tesla in terms of revenue and GAAP profits. We discuss how Tesla beat expectations so much, what this means for Model 3...

96 – Going Private, Staying Public, SEC Settlement from 2018-10-03T04:24:59

We unpack the unusual situation that arose after Elon tweeted about considering taking Tesla private, the decision to stay public, and the SEC investigation, lawsuit, and settlement.

95 – Q2 2018 from 2018-08-08T05:29:10

We unpack Tesla’s Q2 2018 results from the letter to the earnings call. We cover Model 3 production has ramped to 5k per week, Model 3 profitability and future production targets. We also discus...

94 – 7000 cars, 7 days from 2018-07-13T03:50:27

We discuss Tesla’s Q2 Vehicle Production and Deliveries report. How Tesla produced 7,000 vehicles in the final 7 days of the quarter, of which 5,000 were Model 3. We discuss how production is ra...

93 – 2018 Shareholder Meeting from 2018-06-12T03:49:12

We unpack the 2018 Tesla shareholder meeting. Elon covered the latest progress on Model 3 production, reaffirmed automation's strategic importance to Tesla, upcoming Autopilot updates, and much ...

92 – Q1 2018 from 2018-05-08T03:04:27

We unpack Tesla’s Q1 2018 earnings letter and call. We cover the high level financials, Tesla’s path to profitability in the coming quarters, where they are at with Model 3 production, the machi...

91 – 2,000 Model 3’s per week from 2018-04-18T03:13:50

We unpack Tesla’s Q1 vehicle production and deliveries report as well as Elon’s recent interview with CBS This Morning. We cover where Tesla is at with the Model 3 ramp, some of the troubling re...

90 – Model 3 Delivery Experience from 2018-04-05T02:28:49

We discuss Caleb’s recent trip to the Tesla Fremont delivery center to experience the Model 3 delivery experience. We cover the timing from configure, to VIN assignment, to delivery date. Then w...

89 – Dramatic Autopilot Updates from 2018-03-21T02:32:39

We discuss the recent software update for Autopilot 2 vehicles. The core updates appear to be in the underlying Tesla Vision Neural network, and we discuss what this says about where Tesla is al...

88 – Non-Owners Receive Invites from 2018-02-28T03:15:18

We discuss the recent news that Tesla has started inviting non-owners to configure their Model 3. We unpack what this says about where Tesla is in production, the quality of the vehicle, why Tes...

87 – Q4 2017 from 2018-02-13T04:09:20

We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2017 results. We cover the high level financial results, production updates on Model 3, new details on Model Y, Elon’s perspective on LiDAR, when we can expect the full self...

86 – Elon + Tesla + 10 Years = $650B? from 2018-01-31T04:10:04

We unpack Tesla’s recent unveiling of their new 10-year CEO performance award. Building on Elon’s previous compensation package, the board has created a plan that is 100% based on performance, t...

85 – Comma.ai from 2018-01-24T03:26:23

We discuss the company Comma.ai and their path toward developing “the Android of self-driving car software”. We cover their founding, connection to Tesla, their open source approach, how their a...

84 – Q4 2017 Production and Deliveries from 2018-01-10T03:13:18

We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2017 production and delivery report. Tesla delivered a record 29,870 vehicles, of which 15,200 were Model S, 13,120 were Model X, and 1,550 were Model 3. We cover the progre...

83 – Tesla in 2018 from 2018-01-01T18:19:38

We discuss our expectations for Tesla in the year ahead. We cover the progress we expect to see in Autopilot, how the Model 3 ramp is going and what it says about where Tesla will be in 2018, if...

82 – Cruise from 2017-12-13T03:54:08

We discuss Cruise, the company GM acquired to lead their autonomous efforts last year for nearly $1B. We cover their origins as an aftermarket kit for Audi’s, how Kyle Vogt their founder got his...

81 – 1,000 Miles with Model 3 from 2017-11-29T04:28:52

We do a deep dive into living with the Model 3 for two weeks and over 1,000 miles. Caleb drove the Model 3 from Palo Alto to LA and back and lived with it for two weeks. We discuss everything ab...

80 – Semi + Roadster from 2017-11-22T04:47:12

We discuss the Semi event, what it was like being there, what we found most impactful about the Semi, and what the Roadster means as a halo vehicle for Tesla. 

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79 – Model 3 First Drive from 2017-11-15T03:55:40

We discuss Caleb’s experience driving the Model 3. We dig deep into everything about the experience from the exterior, interior, driving dynamics, Autopilot, and more. 

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78 – Q3 2017 from 2017-11-08T04:40:30

Special guest Rob Maurer joins Caleb to unpack Tesla’s Q3 2017earnings. We cover the high level numbers, the S & X business, energy, service & superchargers, Autopilot, and the big news around the ...

77 – Model 3 in Depth with Trevor Page from 2017-11-01T03:57:27

In a special episode guest host Trevor Page of the Model 3 Owners Club joins Caleb to discuss his recent hour long video of his two days with the Model 3. We cover the exterior, interior, UI, the e...

76 – Levels of Autonomy from 2017-10-25T00:22:40

We discuss the major automakers goals for full autonomy timelines, Tesla’s Level 4 & 5 timelines, what the SAE levels really mean, and how we expect Tesla and others will actually roll out Level 3,...

75 – Nvidia from 2017-10-18T03:13:15

We cover one of Tesla’s key suppliers for Autopilot – Nvidia. We discus their history, differences between  GPUs and CPUs, why Nvidia is entering the self-driving car arena, and what their strategy...

74 – Get Your Musk to Mars from 2017-10-12T03:16:45

We cover Elon and SpaceX’s plans to colonize Mars with their BFR. We unpack why Mars at all, how SpaceX has been laying the foundation for the key technologies needed for BFR with Falcon 9 and Drag...

73 – Leaf Anxiety and Model 3 Details from 2017-09-27T02:23:23

We discuss our recent trip with a Nissan Leaf to the Tesla factory. We experienced range anxiety for real. We also unpack the recent details about the Model 3 that have come out through different F...

72 – HD Maps with a Special Guest from 2017-09-13T03:34:42

We do a deep dive into HD maps and speak with former Tesla Autopilot software engineer Andrew Kouri. Andrew is now co-founder and CEO of lvl5 a startup building HD maps using computer vision and cr...

71 – Simulate All the Things from 2017-09-06T03:24:52

We discuss how simulation has continued to increase in importance in the development and validation of self driving vehicles and how Tesla and others are using simulation. We unpack the evolution o...

70 – OpenAI from 2017-08-30T03:47:09

We discuss OpenAI – its origins, connection to Elon Musk, what they are working on, and how general human (and superhuman) level AI will have profound effects on everything.

69 – Dissonance in Your Product Line from 2017-08-23T03:16:34

We cover the big updates since the first Model 3 deliveries. Starting with the official accessories on the Tesla shop. We also cover Ultra White seats sightings, new details about the Aero wheels, ...

68 – Q2 2017 from 2017-08-09T03:17:51

We unpack Tesla’s Q2 2017 results. We discuss the latest updates for Model 3 production and margin targets, Autopilot upcoming releases, a change in strategy for Model Y, Solar roof installations, ...

67 – We Drove in the Model 3, Twice from 2017-08-02T02:50:41

We were fortunate to be invited to the Model 3 delivery event and were given test rides. We run down our experience at the event and our time inside Model 3, and what struck us most about the Model...

66 – Thirty-Six Hours with Model S from 2017-07-26T03:26:51

We discuss Caleb’s recent 36 hour excursion with the Model S up to wine country. Caleb shares all of his impressions and experience with Model S, from the driving dynamics, to the UI, to charging, ...

65 – Super Duper Supercharging from 2017-07-19T02:33:47

We discuss the recent developments in Supercharging. Since our early episode on Supercharging Tesla has rolled out a new credit system, set ambitious new goals for expansion, new plans for city Sup...

64 – Model 3 Production Has Begun from 2017-07-12T03:00

The first Model 3 has rolled off the line and is going to Elon. As production begins we discuss the RC program that got us to this point and what is happening at the factory right now as production...

63 – SN1 on Friday from 2017-07-04T04:33:48

SN1 on Friday We unpack Elon’s recent tweets about Model 3 progress. The news that the Model 3 has passed all regulatory requirements, the first car is scheduled to be produced later this week, and...

62 – Director of AI and Autopilot Vision from 2017-06-28T03:06:03

We discuss the recent changes in the Autopilot team at Tesla. Chris Lattner, formerly of Apple, who was VP of Autopilot Software at Tesla has left and Andrej Karpathy of OpenAI has joined as Direct...

61 – Tesla is a Drama Magnet from 2017-06-14T03:01:01

We unpack the recent Tesla shareholder meeting where Elon gave an update on Tesla, what’s coming next, and answered a bunch of questions. We also recently caught 2 Model 3’s on video exiting Tesl...

60 – Behind the Velvet Ropes from 2017-06-07T02:39:33

We were fortunate to be invited to the recent Tesla VIP event. We share what we can due to the NDA. We got to experience the Model 3 up close and we recount what stood out to us. Plus we caught foo...

59 –<100 Configurations from 2017-05-31T03:13:15

We discuss the latest specs Tesla has released about the Model 3, their strategy to push sales of Model S and try to correct confusion in the market about Model 3 being better than Model S. We also...

58 – Short Video Clips from 2017-05-24T03:37:51

Tesla has started collecting short video clips to help improve their self-driving software through crowdsourced learning from their fleet. They are using the clips to improve lane detection, sign r...

57 – The Boring Company from 2017-05-17T02:53:11

Elon is boring. We discuss one of Elon’s latest ventures – The Boring Company. We cover a brief history of tunnels, how Tunnel Boring Machines work, and some of the major tunneling projects in the ...

56 – Volt with a V from 2017-05-10T03:52:54

We test drove a Volt. We discuss our recent Tesla Factory tour, as much as we are allowed, the brief silver Model 3 sighting we had outside the factory, and our impressions of the Volt, focusing on...

55 – Q1 2017 from 2017-05-04T03:30:22

We unpack Tesla’s record Q1 2017 results. We discuss the latest updates on the Model 3 development, the production lines for Model 3, news about the service and Supercharger expansions, new informa...

54 – Tesla's Valuation from 2017-04-26T03:15:17

We discuss Tesla’s recent market cap passing Ford and GM to become the most valuable U.S. automaker. We discuss the basis for valuations, what influences valuations, and the different scenarios tha...

53 – Apple Car from 2017-04-19T03:28:53

Apple was recently approved to test autonomous vehicles on the streets of California by the DMV. The long rumored Apple car project has been picking up in the recent months. We discuss the puzzle o...

52 – I Spy a Model 3 from 2017-04-12T03:13:49

Caleb saw a Model 3 release candidate in person near Tesla HQ, and managed to take 25 photos of it up close. We discuss the sighting and impressions. And we also discuss the market the Model 3 is g...

51 – Mobileye + Intel from 2017-04-05T03:49:06

Intel is buying Mobileye for $15 billion. Mobileye was a key supplier for Tesla’s Autopilot before Tesla moved to the new HW2 suite and Tesla Vision for software. We discuss the history of Mobileye...

50 – A Smaller, More Affordable Version of Model S from 2017-03-29T03:00:48

We unpack Elon’s recent tweetstorm focused on the Model 3 and the first video of a release candidate version of the Model 3. We are joined by a special guest Trev Page who runs Model 3 Owners Club....

49 – Batteries: Part 2 from 2017-03-22T03:01

In Part 2 of our battery episode we continue our discussion with Bernard Kim. We cover all sorts of topics. Why does capacity and thus range go down over time? Why can you brick a Tesla? What are t...

48 – Batteries: Part 1 from 2017-03-15T03:04:18

We have a special two part episode about batteries, the fundamental enabling technology for Tesla. Since it’s such a big topic area, we brought in a special guest, Bernard Kim a PhD from University...

47 – Tesla’s AC Induction Motor from 2017-03-08T04:59:01

We discuss the history of Tesla’s AC induction motor, which is the basis for the electric propulsion system in the S, X, and soon Model 3. As well as how the AC induction motor works, why it’s used...

46 – Q4 2016 from 2017-03-01T05:17:09

We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2016 results. We discuss how SolarCity is doing now it is a part of Tesla, S & X, and a deep dive into the news and predicted production ramp on Model 3. And our predictions fo...

45 – Lucid Motors from 2017-02-22T04:31:43

We discuss Lucid Motors and their first car, the Air. Lucid has recently come out of stealth mode after nearly 10 years. We discuss their founding, their key people, their Tesla connections, their ...

44 – Past the Half-Way Point from 2017-02-15T03:01:51

We discuss the news that Tesla will be pausing production to prepare for Model 3 production. We then discuss what we know about Model 3 – the factory ramp, the Gigafactory progress, Autonomy, the i...

43 – 400 Powerpacks from 2017-02-07T06:27:44

We discuss Tesla Energy’s newest deployment of 400 Powerpacks at Southern California Edison’s Mira Loma Substation. We unpack the sizable impact Tesla’s utility scale storage will have on the elect...

42 – 40% Crash Reduction from 2017-02-01T04:19:33

We discuss the recent report released by the NHTSA about the May 7th, 2016 Tesla fatality. We unpack their findings, what if any flaws they found in Autopilot, the reduction in crash rate they iden...

41 – Vice President of Autopilot Software from 2017-01-25T04:43:18

We discuss the current state of Autopilot. We recap the regularity of Tesla’s October Autopilot releases, what Tesla’s recent hire of Chris Lattner means for the company and why it’s important, and...

40 – Bolt EV Test Drive from 2017-01-18T04:34:21

We took a field trip to test drive the Bolt EV, Chevrolet’s new all-electric 238 mile range $30k (after rebates) vehicle. We share our impressions about every aspect of the vehicle. We also took ph...

39 – A Brief History of Faraday Future from 2017-01-11T04:17:12

We discuss the latest news with Faraday Future and their recent unveil of their production intent vehicle, the FF 91. We discuss Faraday Future through the lens of the key elements of an automotive...

38 – Tesla Service Centers from 2017-01-04T05:08:43

We discuss Tesla Service centers and Tesla’s broader approach to service. Tesla owns, operates, and staffs their own service centers for all of their vehicles. We cover the costs for service, their...

37 – Reinventing the Car-Buying Experience from 2016-12-21T04:00

We discuss Tesla’s distribution strategy with their Stores and Galleries. We cover their history, the overall strategy, their influence both indirect and direct from Apple retail, and how the retai...

36 – Dealerships vs. Tesla from 2016-12-14T03:44:08

We unpack the history of car dealerships and how they have caused challenges for Tesla across the US. We discuss how dealership law in the US grew and what the dealership trade groups have done to ...

35 – Neural Networks: Part 2 from 2016-12-07T06:02:05

We continue our conversation on neural networks and deep learning. We dig into the major automotive players who are using neural networks and deep learning in their approaches. We cover what Comma....

34 – Neural Networks: Part 1 from 2016-11-30T04:54:18

We dig deep into neural networks and AI as it pertains to Tesla. Neural networks have been in the news with Tesla’s full self-driving announcements. We discuss the history of neural networks, deep ...

33 – SolarCity is Misunderstood from 2016-11-23T05:05:19

We discuss the SolarCity acquisition and its implications for Tesla. SolarCity has been pretty misunderstood due to their unique business model, so we unpack how their business works and why it’s s...

32 – Tesla Advanced Automation Germany from 2016-11-16T04:37:33

We discuss Tesla's recent acquisition of Grohmann Engineering and what it means for Tesla's manufacturing ambitions, their need for a new type of talent in the company, and the upcoming Gigafactory...

31 – Going to a Backlot from 2016-11-10T03:22:44

We discuss the Tesla Powerwall 2 and Solar Roof unveil and the implications for Tesla.

30 – Return of the Alien Dreadnought from 2016-11-02T02:23:22

We dissect Tesla’s Q3 earnings. Tesla posted their first profit in 3 years, delivered the most cars ever, and are on track for Model 3 volume production in the 2nd half of 2017. We dig into the sha...

29 – No Protuberances from 2016-10-26T02:03:24

We dig deeper into the recent Hardware II unveil, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full-Self Driving. Why did Tesla do this now? How will Tesla differentiate and train the system? And more details that came...

28 – Full Self-Driving Announcement from 2016-10-20T05:15:08

Our immediate reactions to Tesla's announcement of full self-driving hardware shipping on all new Model S and Model X, as well as the forthcoming Model 3. We discuss the new capabilities described ...

27 – White Interior, Blue Accents from 2016-10-12T03:44:12

We discuss the two announcements from the Paris Motor Show we found most interesting. Both Mercedes and Volkswagen unveiled their new fully electric sub brands – Generation E.Q. and I.D. respective...

26 – A Record Number of Deliveries from 2016-10-05T03:56:33

We dissect the latest Q3 delivery and production numbers Tesla just released. Tesla delivered 24,500 vehicles in the the last 3 months. We unpack how they pulled off this record number and what doe...

25 – HAVs and HAV Nots from 2016-09-28T05:04:08

We unpack the U.S. Department of Transportation's new guidelines on automated vehicles. The DOT has been promising guidance for automakers, technology companies, and suppliers on how the federal go...

24 – Bolt with a B from 2016-09-21T04:43:07

We discuss the recent announcement of the Chevy Bolt EV’s 238 mile EPA range. We also cover the history of the Bolt, recent press reactions to the production cars and test drives. And what the Bolt...

23 – Exciting New Things with Radar from 2016-09-14T03:03:26

We share our reactions and impressions of the latest Autopilot updates coming in the upcoming version 8.0 software update for Model S and X. What the improvements and reliance on radar means, what ...

22 – Keeping it 100 from 2016-08-31T04:07:18

We unpack the new P100D Ludicrous announcement. The details of the announcement, how it fits into the history of Model S performance improvements, the theoretical limits of car acceleration and whe...

21 – The Safety Dance from 2016-08-24T03:01:05

We cover automotive safety standards, the testing systems in the US and Europe, why Teslas are so safe, and how active and passive safety systems work together and which is the future of more safe ...

20 – A Transitional Vehicle from 2016-08-17T03:40:01

We unpack the Chevy Volt. We explore the origin of the Volt and its connection to the Tesla Roadster, its path from concept car to production vehicle, the technology choices, and our thoughts on wh...

19 – Q2 2016 from 2016-08-10T04:16:04

We cover Tesla's Q2 2016 earnings call. The financials, the importance of profits vs. growth, how Tesla performed in terms of vehicle delivery and production, the increased pace of stores being ope...

18 – Gigafactory on Every Continent from 2016-08-03T02:14:15

We discuss the interesting information that came out of Tesla's recent Gigafactory grand opening. From the next car Tesla will unveil, to plans for ships, to the new battery format Tesla is pioneer...

17 – Semi Interesting from 2016-07-27T03:15:20

We unpack the Tesla Semi announcement, covering the history of trucking, the market of Semi trucks today, who the players are, what is important in the Semi market, and what Tesla will be able to c...

16 – Master Plan, Part Deux from 2016-07-21T05:48:30

We share our immediate take on the Master Plan, Part Deux unveiled today. We discuss the news of Tesla Semi, the new bus concept, the pickup truck, full autonomy and the milestones Tesla sees there...

15 – Autopilot Fatality from 2016-07-13T03:05:51

We discuss the first fatality in a Tesla with Autopilot enabled. We cover what happened, the media coverage of the event, the naming of Autopilot, how aircraft autopilot is expected to work and more

14 – Autonomous Vehicle Ethics from 2016-07-07T14:13:15

We explore the ethical implications of self-driving cars. Why ethics is important in the context of self-driving cars, what are the philosophical approaches one can take when reasoning about ethics...

13 – ?Vertically Integrated Energy Company from 2016-06-29T05:26:02

We explore the proposed Tesla acquisition of SolarCity. What is SolarCity? Why does Tesla want SolarCity? Why is the market against the deal? Is it a good idea for Tesla?

12 – Computer with a Motor Attached from 2016-06-22T03:02:50

We discuss how Tesla's Autopilot system is able to learn and update itself. How Tesla has engineered their vehicles with a new architecture that allows both rich connectivity with LTE for software ...

11 – Humans are the Horses from 2016-06-15T03:30:59

We continue our discussion of self-driving vehicles. We dig into the regulations in place today and what's needed to allow self-driving on the roads. We also chat about the impact they will have on...

10 – Induced Demand from 2016-06-08T03:12:25

We continue our discussion of autonomous driving and the broader societal impact their advent will bring. We discuss how autonomy does not require electric vehicles, what urban planners should do t...