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Ride shotgun with Ford CEO Jim Farley as he talks to some of his favorite people about what they drive and what drives them to succeed.
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- 1 weeks ago38 min
Bryan Cranston: Getting Lost, Finding Your Craft, and Staying Present
DRIVE welcomes celebrated actor Bryan Cranston to discuss his career, from Malcolm in the Middle to Breaking Bad, and his belief that success comes from doing the work and “getting lost” to discover who you are. He recounts a two-year-long motorcycle journey in the 1970s with his brother that helped him choose acting,and later losing his beloved Honda 550 in a fire. Cranston discusses portraying damaged characters, his research “funnel,” deadline-driven preparation, and a crash-course role as Buzz Aldrin. He stresses patience, persistence, luck, outworking others, committing fully to the craft, authenticity with fans, and valuing experiences over material things. 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Backroads And Big Loops 03:48 Two Years On Motorcycles 05:19 Carnival Jobs And Road Life 08:21 Getting Lost To Get Found 12:26 All In On Acting 13:24 Scary Roles And Damaged Men 15:48 Building Characters From Life 19:26 Crash Course Preparation 21:22 Patience Persistence Luck 23:48 Outwork Everyone Mindset 25:06 Reinvention Means Commitment 32:17 Authenticity Beyond Characters 38:03 Closing DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Author Mary Roach Talks Body Science, Space Toilets, and Cars
DRIVE welcomes author Mary Roach to discuss her books and the unusual science of the human body, from a signed astronaut emesis basin she keeps in her glove box to the realities of motion sickness in space and Apollo-era bathroom logistics. The conversation also covers advances in automotive safety research, organ donation, crash-test calibration using cadavers, and the challenges of customizing horns and vehicle sounds. 00:00 Meet Mary Roach 00:35 Signed Space Sick Bag 02:22 Space Toilets and Morale 07:11 Replaceable You and Organs 20:54 Evolving Crash Dummies 24:37 Vespa to Mini Cooper 26:51 Pressure and Purpose 29:46 Two Horns Idea 36:44 Always Learning Mindset DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Tom Pelphrey on Identity, Discipline, and Loving the Work
Jim Farley welcomes noted actor Tom Pelphrey (Ozark, Task) to DRIVE, discussing road trips, family, and how Pelphrey defines success. The conversation centers on separating identity from acting, how sobriety and self-reflection helped Tom stop measuring life by reviews and awards, and why focusing on the work itself—not outcomes—improved both his happiness and performance. 00:00 Open 01:19 Road Trip Favorites 02:09 Blue The Road Dog 04:16 Driving Endurance 07:16 Giants Family Fandom 09:47 Redefining Success 11:36 Sobriety And Perspective 12:58 Love The Work 17:05 Empathy Through Reading 21:05 Shaking Off Characters 25:03 Fatherhood Changes Choices 31:44 Closing DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago25 min
Bonus Episode: Jim Farley & Mike Rowe on the Essential Economy
In this bonus episode of DRIVE, Ford CEO Jim Farley continues his conversation with Mike Rowe about the “essential economy” and why America is increasingly vulnerable due to shortages of construction, industrial, emergency services, and skilled trade workers. Rowe explains how COVID re-highlighted essential workers, how his MikeRoweWORKS foundation began amid the 2009 recession despite millions of open jobs, and why shortages become real to people only when repairs and services fail. Mike and Jim discuss the need to rebuild respect for skilled work through trade schools, scholarships, apprenticeships, and company-led training. 00:00 Leadership That Pivots 00:21 Why the Essential Economy Matters 01:26 America’s Skilled-Worker Vulnerability 04:11 The Skill Gap Nobody Saw 05:39 When Shortages Hit Home 11:09 Trade Schools 12:33 Brand Beyond Features 13:17 Future Proofing and AI 15:29 Manufacturing Jobs Gap 18:48 Teaching Hands On Skills 23:53 Let Customers Speak DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 6, 202629 min
Mike Rowe on Authenticity, Dirty Jobs, and the Dignity of Hands-On Work
Jim Farley interviews Mike Rowe about why authenticity matters as more of life becomes “artificial,” and how his career shifted from imitation in voiceover to simply sounding like himself. Rowe recalls terrifying but invigorating “dirty jobs,” growing up on a small farm doing wood-cutting and chores, how a high school teacher helped him overcome a stammer through singing and acting, and how he entered the world of voiceover narration. Mike reflects on how Dirty Jobs crystalized his perspective on the dignity of work. 00:00 Authenticity in AI Age 04:11 Bridge Job Thrill 06:04 First Job Farm Chores 08:25 Finding His Voice 13:06 Being Real on Mic 15:30 Deadliest Catch 16:30 Dirty Jobs Pitch 17:35 Discovery Crab Boats 18:48 Danger 25:13 Sewer Segment Becomes Series 26:56 Likability Trust And Brands 29:16 Closing Dignity Of Work DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 29, 202645 min
Sir Chris Hoy on Resilience and Reinvention from Olympic Gold to Le Mans
Jim Farley talks with Sir Chris Hoy on DRIVE to discuss improvement through failure, resilience, and finding joy while adapting to change. Hoy traces his path from BMX—first inspired by the film E.T.—to six Olympic gold medals in track cycling. Hoy also describes his rapid transition into motorsport, progressing from track days to Radical racing and ultimately Le Mans. He then discusses his 2023 diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer, launching Scotland’s Tour de 4 charity ride to raise funds, change perceptions, and increase PSA testing awareness, while emphasizing living in the present. For more information on Tour de 4, visit: https://www.tourde4.com 00:11 Meet Sir Chris Hoy 00:47 The Knighthood Call 05:11 Cycling Recognition Boom 08:28 Finding Cycling Through BMX 15:04 From Bikes to Cars 16:38 First Rallycross Leap 19:17 Track Day Addiction 20:42 Caterham Kit Car Love 22:37 Fast Track To Le Mans 24:10 Training Like A Pro 26:59 Curiosity And Accountability 30:07 Resilience Over Limits 32:30 Cancer Diagnosis Shock 34:59 Tour De 4 Mission 42:35 Live In The Now 44:16 Closing DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 22, 202634 min
Darryl Woods & Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Forgiveness, Second Chances, and The Meaning of Justice
In this episode of DRIVE, Jim shares the story of Darryl Woods, who spent 29 years in prison for a drug transaction that resulted in a death, before becoming a Detroit minister, activist, and public official, and the unlikely friendship he formed with Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy, who originally opposed his release. Darryl explains how faith and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his commitment to forgiveness, rejecting bitterness, and serving others. Kym discusses accountability, her creation of a conviction integrity unit, and diversion efforts that have kept over 25,000 people—mainly juveniles—out of the system. They reflect on faith, service, and Darryl’s joyful reunion with his family after release. 00:00 Forgiveness Over Hate 01:44 First Call With Kym Worthy 05:10 Defining Forgiveness 08:35 Kym On Justice And Mercy 12:11 Joy Of Coming Home 15:55 Giving Back Together 17:43 Meeting Grandson 18:54 Joy In Prevention 23:28 Stories of Faith and Church 26:35 Serving Others With Dignity 31:41 Advice For Leaders At Ford DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 15, 202625 min
Christina Roki on Building Cars, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Women in STEM
Jim talks with automotive content creator and mechanical engineer Christina Roki, a Detroit native and first-generation American. Roki shares how buying a Nissan 350Z project car during the pandemic and sharing her experience with her trial-and-error repairs helped her normalize mistakes and grow a large online audience. She discusses learning to fix cars affordably for her single mother, her creative approach to customizing cars with bold colors, and how the car community feels like a second family. 00:00 Teaching Cars Online 02:03 Her Origin Story 03:06 First Project Car 350Z 04:35 Family Support And Trust 06:31 Bold Colors And Style 07:29 Community And Influence 10:18 Women In Cars And STEM 13:03 From Programs To TikTok 14:01 Embracing Mistakes Publicly 18:52 Couples Challenges And Fights 23:17 Advice For Ford Leadership DRIVE with Jim Farley is produced by Jesse Baker and Eric Nuzum of Magnificent Noise. Our production staff includes Sabrina Farhi and Kristen Mueller with help from Lori Arpin, Angela Brewer, Max Owen-Dunow, Anne Roberts, Samantha Singhal, Darnell Macon, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Truby. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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