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World record holder for the fastest 515 race, Petr Vabrousek of the Czech Republic, joins me for a discussion about his prolific race resume.  Along with racing Ultra triathlon, Petr also takes on extreme marathons including the World Marathon Challenge.  The challenge is to run 7 marathon races on 7 continents in 7 days.  

I am also joined by the race directors of the UltraCzech 515, Jakub and Adam Atarsia, who will be holding their third 515 race on September 3-5th, 2021.

In Steve King Stories, Steve introduces coach and Ultra athlete, Christian Isakson.

You can reach Petr:
www.petrvabrousek.cz
www.facebook.com/PetrVabrousek
www.instagram.com/Petrvabrousek 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Thor XTri
• UltraCzech 515 
• Ultraman Florida
• 100k Antarctica Ultra
• North Pole Marathon
• Marathon Des Sables
• Oran Triathlon
• Sahara Triathlon
• Mediterranean Games
• Grand Columbian triathlon
• Ocean Shores Trifest
• Leadman 
• Ironman Texas
• Ultraman Florida
• Epic 5 Challenge
• World Marathon Challenge

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Micheal Vabrousek
• Chris Boudreaux
• Chris Lieto
• Chuck Kemeny
• Trung and Consuela Lively
• Chris Bagg
• Jeff Symonds
• Amy Van Tassel
• Craig Percival
• Scott McDermott
• Rhonda Isakson
• Richard Donovan 
• Michal Subrt 
• Tomas Racek
• Matthew Smith

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

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 Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Don't read race reports online.  In this episode, every athlete from the 2021 Ultraman Canada race gives you a recap in their own words.  As a result, this episode does run long so you may want to save it for your long run.

Featured  Athletes : Barry Berg, Jon Greyell, Chad Bentley, JD Tremblay, Eric Dufour, Shane Mascarin and the relay team of Lucy Ryan, Scott McDermott & Kevin Wilson.

This episode is a must listen if you want to do UMC in the future as the athletes share all of their ups and downs and best tips to succeed (or at least not fail).

Steve King has a triple Ohana Steve King Stories.

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Steve King and Brad Sawa join me to discuss each of the athletes competing at the special “Canadian only” Ultraman Canada 2021.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ironman Canada 
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Miracle Mile (Kona)
• Race Across America (RAAM)
• Adelaide 24 hour run
• Great White North Half Ironman
• Badwater 135
• Brazil 135
• Epic 5 Challenge
• Wattie Ink
• Ultraman Florida
• Bare Bones
• Axel Merckx Granfondo
• Oliver Half Ironman
• Peach Classic
• Xterra World’s

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa
• Steve King
• JD Tremblay
• Heather Myers
• Eric Dufour
• Mark Naphin
• Jon Greyell
• Barry Berg
• Chad Bentley
• Scott Beasley
• Curtis Flock
• Dave Wilson
• Wendy Myer
• Dan Jensen
• Brian Schroeder   
• Phil Makin
• Gary Wang
• Ellis Andrews
• Dede Greisbauer
• Tom Bamford
• Martin Caron
• Lucy Ryan
• Scott McDermott
• Kevin Wilson
• Tracey McQuair
• Shane Mascarin
• Kurt Madden
• Mary Jo Dionne
• Miro Kregar
• Jon Bell
• Jordan Bryden
• KC Emerson
• Eric Derbez    
• Jason Nixon
• Amy VanTassel
• Janelle Morrison
• Greg Timewell
• Yvonne Timewell

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

 If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

 I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

 Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode of the Canadian Equities podcast Steve King, CEO of Alaris Equity Partners,  joins Robert Cooper as they discuss Alaris' innovative approach to financing entrepreneur led organizations. For the full length version of the Canadian Equities podcast connect with us at acumencapital.com/podcast.

We forego the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile to bring you a UMC Race Director profile.  The full episode is dedicated to my conversation with my co-race director -- Brad Sawa.

But don’t fear, we do have Steve King profiling another athlete in Steve King Stories.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ironman Canada 
• 70.3 Calgary
• Boston Marathon,
• New York Marathon
• Chicago Marathon,
• Race Across America (RAAM)
• Furnace Creek 508
• Transcontinental Cycling
• Ultraman World Championship
• Paris Brest Paris
• UMUK
• Ultraman Florida
• Victory Swim 105
• Aunt Susan interview for Victory Swim
• Andre Kajlich Sportscenter clip
• Oregon Double Anvil
• Ultra 520K Canada
• Great White North
• ITU World Championship Penticton, Challenge Penticton
• Tuktoyaktuk

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa, Ryan Goodman, Evan Johnston, Bones Brigade, Tony Hawke, Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Kevin Harris, Bjorn Sawa, Bergie Sawa, Sigrid Stefanson, The Bench Market , Lucy Ryan, Steve King , Nick Mallett, Sergio Cordeiro, Rick Kent,Andrew Gale, Ingrid Hillhouse, Jack Bruce,Consuela Lively, Trung Lively, Adam Ellenstein, Susan Scarlett, Andre Kajlich, Micheal Brown , Sheryl and David Cobb, Jane Bockus 

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

I have a conversation with Peter and Katy Bourne who have been involved with the Ultraman World Championships from the early years. 

Steve King answers the FAQ of who is the most prolific Ultraman racer in Steve King Stories.

The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features Canadian, Barry Berg. 

Special bonus guest, Scott McDermott, tells me about his film Living the Warrior Code and a special event with Steve King.  June 8th 6:30 pm PST 
Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6294112317?pwd=VDkvVm1sSHFDMHJEOGYrMHpHNGt5dz09

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Roughwater swim
• Oahu Perimeter relay
• Border to Border  
• Scottyfit.com
• Western States
• Hurt 100
• Wasatch 100
• Imtuf 100
• Cascade Crest 100
• Realendurance.com
• Otillo Swim Run
• Tenderfoot 50 
• Triathlon Training Bible by Joel Friel  
• Norseman
• Rockman swim run 
• Form googles
• Boston Marathon
• Rich Roll -- Finding Ultra
• How Not to Die cookbook 
• Ironman World Championships
• Ironman Canada 

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa, Krista Kai Hager ,  Noble Beck, Tri Bourne, Lars-Erik Utt, Britta Bourne Lau, Curtis Tyler, Valerie Silk, Nick Mallett, Adam Fox, Peter Hudson, Drew Kenworthy, Steve King, John Wragg, Amber Monforte, Jackie Hofmann, Lauren Fithian, Phil Makin, Ellis Andrews, Martin Raymond, Tony O’Keeffe, Sheena Miller, Gary Wang, Elliot Rushden, Lionel Sanders, Christine Fletcher, Matt Schroeder, Sean Watkins, Heather Jackson, Rachael Mcbride 

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In the second of our champion check-ins, I speak with 2019 UMC women’s champion Kathryn Zeiler. 

Steve King highlights the careers of a number of champions while introducing us to Ingrid Hillhouse in Steve King Stories.

The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features a four time world champion at four different distances who is  searching for number five this year, retired pro-triathlete, Leanda Cave.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Smashfest Team
• Yogitriathlete  
• Boston Marathon
• Ironman World Championships 
• Ultraman Florida
• Dolphin Challenge Cancer Event
• Schliersee Triathlon    
• Escape from Alcatraz
• BBC Superstars (the full broadcast)
• CNN Fittest women 
• Club Leanda Cave
• CredoTri App
• Pkrs.Ai  App
• Ultraman World Championship

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa
• Jordan Bryden 
• Mary Knott
• Mark Boudreau 
• Hillary Biscay
• Jess Gumkowski
• BJ Gumkowski
• Melanie McSally
• Taryn Spates
• Dr. Ibram X. Kendi  (In bonus episode)
• Steve King
• Dede Greisbauer  
• Kate Bevilaqua 
• Amy VanTassel
• Rick Kent
• Andrew Gale
• Heath Eskalyo  
• Ben Kanute
• Brownlee Brothers 
• Craig Alexander 
• Chris Nikic
• Manuel Huerta
• Kris Swarthout
• Maiko De Andara

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331
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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   
 
I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.
 
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In the first of two champion check-ins, I speak with 2019 UMC men’s champion Jordan Bryden.  Steve King talks about Australia’s “honeybadger” Nick Mallett. The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features a young gun trying to be the youngest ever finisher at UMC--Andrew Peterson. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• AMP Human https://amphuman.com/discount/JORDAN15 CODE :JORDAN15
• Psoas Recovery https://www.alethahealth.com/?ref=relentless. CODE: relentless
• JordanBryden.com
• Ponte Verde World Championships
• Tribe Solutions 
• Metasprint Series
• Solitary Confinement
• Challenged Athlete Foundation
• Badger Mountain 55K
• Catalina Ultra Swim
• Ironman Boulder
• Ironman Arizona
• Bigfoot 200
• Speedgoat 50K
• Tor des Geants  

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:  Simon Whitfield/Steve King/Daniela Ryf/Tom Ponting/Cal Zaryski/Brett Sutton  /Nicola Spirig/Arnaud Selukov /Rob Gray/Marc Puig Amiel/Lucy Charles Barclay/Jeff Symonds/Julie DIbbens /Tim Crawley/Phil Baird/Evan Londry/Chris Calimano/Bob Babbit/Chris Nikic /Karl Metzler/Bryan Montgomery/Keeghan Hurley/Emma Patterson

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

Website:  https://515theultramanpodcast.buzzsprout.com

First up in this episode is a conversation with the man who holds the world record for youngest person to complete the Ultraman challenge, Van Sanchez.  Van is also a 515 race director for UltraMX515 in his home country of Mexico.  Van brings along his “brother” Miguel Angel Garcia.

The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features a 4-time Kona IM age grouper, Marla Zucht, from Canada.  

Steve King highlights another 6-time Ultraman World Champion--Shanna Armstrong in Steve King Stories.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• UMUK
• UltraMX 515
• Urban Jungle Tri Store
• Ultraman Florida 
• Ultraman MX non stop
• Ultra 355 Cozumel
• Skaha Lake Ultra Swim
• Ironman World Championship
• Boston Marathon
• Ironman Canada
• New York Times -- Swim, Bike, Cheat
• Oh she glows Cookbooks
• Whistler Housing Authority

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Ramiro Gutierrez
• Iñaki de la Parra
• Arnaud Selukov
• Ross Pike
• Heather Church 
• 2010 Winter Olympic / Paralympic Games
• Julie Miller
• James Young
• Claire Young
• Kathy Winkler
• Amber Monforte
• Barbi Brochu  
• Andi Ramer
• Hillary Biscay
• Ardis Bow
• Kate Bevilaqua
• Amy VanTassel
• Dede Greisbauer  
• Markus Joswig
• Shanna Armstrong

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode, I speak with Juan Craveri from Argentina.  He has completed thirteen 515 distance races, 61 Iron distance races and four 135 mile ultramarathons and is a 2-time Epic 5 finisher.  This year, COVID permitting, he will take on Uberman.

In the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile section, I speak with a Japanese athlete--Eiko Hibino.  Eiko will be racing in her second 515 distance race at UMC.  A former drift car racer, and retired plastic surgeon, Eiko now spends her time travelling the world in pursuit of new ultra athletic endeavours. 

In Steve King Stories, Steve, gives a racing biography on 6-time Ultraman World Champion Alexandre Ribeiro.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Epic 5
• Uberman
• Badwater 135
• Arch to Arc Triathlon
• Ultraman World Championship
• Eiko's Beauty Products
• Vietnam Mountain Marathon
• Ironman Western Australia
• 515 Israel
• Trans Am Tri
• Ironman Canada

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Kate Bevilaqua
• Giorgio Alessi 
• Jonas Colting
• Mike Le Roux
• Slater Fletcher
• Miro Kregar
• Jane Bockus
• Amber Monforte
• Hillary Biscay
• Ardis Bow
• Mike Coughlin
• Kevin Cutjar
• Alexandre Ribeiro

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

 If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

 I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

 Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode, I place a  Zoom call to the birthplace of Ultraman, Kailua Kona for a conversation with UltraMama, Jane Bockus.  Jane was the Race Director of the Ultraman World Championships from 1992 - 2017 and remains the brand owner of Ultraman.  She shares stories of the early days and her volunteer work with the Ironman World Championships.

In the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile section, I speak with a Russian athlete--Maxim Knyazev.  He is the current course record holder of Siberman 515.  Maxim shares some training ideas and his goals as an endurance athlete which includes his own personal call to reach Kona for the Ultraman World Championships.

Resident raconteur, Steve King, drops by to share the Kona stories of the two original winners of Ultraman in 1983.

Time Stamps & Topics:
    01:20    Jane Bockus (UltramMama) Conversation
    23:00    Crew Story : Rory Bass about athlete Genzo Eto
    26:40    2021 UMC Athlete Profile : Maxim Knyazev
1:10:30    Steve King Stories

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman World Championship
• Keauhou Canoe Club
• Siberman 515
• Cappadocia Ultra Trail Race (Turkey)

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Curtis Tyler
• Klaus Haetzel
• Don Ryder
• Sheryl and David Cobb
• Vito Bialla  
• Miro Kregar
• Petr Vabroušek
• Kurt Madden
• Ardis Bow

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile section I speak with The Milkman to Ironman athlete from Satara, India, Abhay Kelkar.  We speak of the trials of training in rural India and how a foundation called Mann Deshi helps young women in India to succeed.

The second half picks up my conversation with Ultraman race announcer Steve King.  In this episode, we speak about his music, his wife, and how Ultraman is like an art.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Mann Deshi Foundation
• Milkman to Ironman video
• Steve’s website  :  Steve-king.ca 
• Steve King facebook 
• Steve’s List of Ultraman Records  :  UM records 

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Dr Kaustubh Radkar
• Prabhat Sinha
• Matt Hill
• Chad Bentley 
• Dr. Jeff Harries
• Bill Head 
• Dan Cumming
• Steve’s Music Mentions : The Moody Blues, The Who, David Bowie, The Action, The Move, Colin Hay, Simply Red, 10cc, Dion & the Belmonts, John Bonamassa, UB40, Ali Campbell, Fleetwood Mac, John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, David Grohl, Neil Peart
• Scott McDermott -- Living the Warrior Code
• Christian Isakson
• Kurt Madden
• Ardis Bow

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

I continue my conversation with Ultraman race announcer Steve King.  In this episode, we focus on how he became an announcer and what it takes for him to deliver such great material.  Even at a belly flop contest.

In the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile section, I speak with a Japanese athlete, Makoto Hoshino, who has climbed the Seven Summits.  We talk about growth and the lessons he learned taking on the challenge.  You will be surprised by his answers.  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Steve’s website  :  Steve-king.ca 
• Steve King facebook 
• Steve’s List of Ultraman Records  :  UM records 
• The clip of Heidi Marshall I played for Steve from Facebook
• The Seven Summits
• Makoto Hoshino Youtube Channel
• Makoto meets Kilian Jornet video
• Makoto meets Jeff Bezos video
• Makoto walking the wire bridge

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Mike Reilly
• Kieren Perkins
• Lynn and Mike Van Ert
• Al Johnson
• Frank Gair 
• Ron Zalco 
• Katherine Calder Becker & Kevin Becker  
• Heidi Miller   The clip I played for Steve
• Van Sanchez
• Dan Jensen
• Diane Anderson
• Wendy Minor
• Andrew Peterson
• Dr. Jeff Harries
• Bobby Miller
• Renita Miller
• Kyra Miller
• Kaitlin Miller
• Hiro Kuraoka
• Jeff Bezos
• Kilian Jornet

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Episode Summary:

Welcome to the first episode!  I am starting it off with a bang.  I completed a lengthy interview with Ultraman race announcer Steve King.  So lengthy, that I decided to split it into three parts.  In this episode Steve shares stories of the life changing events he attended during his athletic career as a race walker, triathlete and endurance runner. 

You will also be introduced to upcoming Ultraman Canada 2021 participant Chad Bentley. Chad is a well-respected plant-based endurance athlete.  He is a marathoner, Ultra-marathoner, multi-time Ironman finisher, 2-time Ultraman finisher, 2-time Ultra 520 finisher, and the first Canadian to compete in the EPIC 5 Challenge. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Steve’s website  :  Steve-king.ca 
• Steve King facebook 
• Steve’s List of Ultraman Records  :  UM records 
• Ross Welton’s Youtube Video of Ultra 520 in 2016
• Epic 5 Challenge
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• ChadBentley.com

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Valerie Silk 
• Katherine Calder Becker & Kevin Becker 
• Evan Dunfee
• Lynn Van Dove
• Gary Shields
• Brad Sawa
• Rob Leviton
• Comrades Marathon
• Brian Keeling 
• Johnny Clegg
• Nelson Mandela
• Rich Benyo and Rhonda Provost 
• Running on the Sun (film)
• Barbara Alvarez and Angelika Castaneda
• Murray Coates
• Lucy Ryan
• Fred Johnson
• Ross Welton
• Katie Welton
• Chad Bentley 
• Mary Jo Dionne
• Dana Montgomery
• Rich Fraser
• Matt Hill
• Majella (Jou Jou) Bentley
• Burgess (Birdie) Bentley

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Social Justice Alchemy with the Anarcho-Tomunists.

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• D&D Podcast - https://dungeonsanddebaclespodcast.com/
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Intro/Outro Music is Reckless Instrumental by The Spin Wires, available at http://spinwires.bandcamp.com, licensed under their semi-pseudo Creative Commons license for indie projects. Plus I threw ‘em a buck. They seem cool.

Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's recent $400-million investment in Chinese autonomous-mobility company Pony.ai, and the broader trend of established automakers forming partnerships with startup self-driving-vehicle development firms. Chicago radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman join us in-studio to talk about their test drive of the new-for-2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV and fill us in on their book "A Little More Les," which chronicles their long friendship with electric-guitar pioneer Les Paul. Tom administers another one of his Consumer Guide Power Quizzes--this time on best-selling vehicles--and Damon gives a run-down of the articles posted this week on The Daily Drive blog (including a test-drive review of the new-for-2020 Cadillac XT6 and a gallery of compact "woodie" wagons). We wrap up the show by sharing our "ones that got away"--cars from our past we wish we still owned.