The Tesla Show – A Tesla Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
110 – Q4 2021
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
109 – Interview with Nikola founder David Hodge
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
108 – Q2 2020
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
107 – Q1 2020
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
106 – Q4 2019
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack Tesla’s Q4 2019 results. We discuss the record breaking financials Tesla achieved and how that signals increasing stability and self suffi...
105 – Cybertruck Unveil
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 revea...
104 – Q3 2019
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack Tesla’s Q3 2019 results including their record production, record deliveries, positive free cash flow and return to GAAP profitability. We...
103 – V10
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sm...
102 – Q2 2019
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack Tesla's second quarter 2019 results. We discuss their record breaking production and deliveries, how their quarterly loss happened while hav...
101 – Autonomy Investor Day
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
100 – Model Y Unveil
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
99 – $35,000 Model 3
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
98 – Q4 2018
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
97 – Q3 2018
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
96 – Going Private, Staying Public, SEC Settlement
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the unusual situation that arose after Elon tweeted about considering taking Tesla private, the decision to stay public, and the SEC investi...
95 – Q2 2018
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
94 – 7000 cars, 7 days
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
93 – 2018 Shareholder Meeting
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the 2018 Tesla shareholder meeting. Elon covered the latest progress on Model 3 production, reaffirmed automation's strategic importance to ...
92 – Q1 2018
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, wher...
91 – 2,000 Model 3’s per week
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
90 – Model 3 Delivery Experience
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Caleb’s recent trip to the Tesla Fremont delivery center to experience the Model 3 delivery experience. We cover the timing from configur...
89 – Dramatic Autopilot Updates
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
88 – Non-Owners Receive Invites
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
87 – Q4 2017
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 perspe...
86 – Elon + Tesla + 10 Years = $650B?
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack Tesla’s recent unveiling of their new 10-year CEO performance award. Building on Elon’s previous compensation package, the board has cre...
85 – Comma.ai
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the company Comma.ai and their path toward developing “the Android of self-driving car software”. We cover their founding, connection t...
84 – Q4 2017 Production and Deliveries
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
83 – Tesla in 2018
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
82 – Cruise
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
81 – 1,000 Miles with Model 3
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
80 – Semi + Roadster
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
79 – Model 3 First Drive
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Caleb’s experience driving the Model 3. We dig deep into everything about the experience from the exterior, interior, driving dynamics, A...
78 – Q3 2017
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Rob Maurer joins Caleb to unpack Tesla’s Q3 2017earnings. We cover the high level numbers, the S & X business, energy, service & super...
77 – Model 3 in Depth with Trevor Page
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mode...
76 – Levels of Autonomy
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
75 – Nvidia
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We cover one of Tesla’s key suppliers for Autopilot – Nvidia. We discus their history, differences between GPUs and CPUs, why Nvidia is entering...
74 – Get Your Musk to Mars
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
73 – Leaf Anxiety and Model 3 Details
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
72 – HD Maps with a Special Guest
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 startu...
71 – Simulate All the Things
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how simulation has continued to increase in importance in the development and validation of self driving vehicles and how Tesla and others ...
70 – OpenAI
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss OpenAI – its origins, connection to Elon Musk, what they are working on, and how general human (and superhuman) level AI will have profou...
69 – Dissonance in Your Product Line
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
68 – Q2 2017
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
67 – We Drove in the Model 3, Twice
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
66 – Thirty-Six Hours with Model S
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, fr...
65 – Super Duper Supercharging
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the recent developments in Supercharging. Since our early episode on Supercharging Tesla has rolled out a new credit system, set ambitious ...
64 – Model 3 Production Has Begun
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
63 – SN1 on Friday
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
62 – Director of AI and Autopilot Vision
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
61 – Tesla is a Drama Magnet
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
60 – Behind the Velvet Ropes
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
59 – < 100 Configurations
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
58 – Short Video Clips
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla has started collecting short video clips to help improve their self-driving software through crowdsourced learning from their fleet. They are ...
57 – The Boring Company
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
56 – Volt with a V
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 factor...
55 – Q1 2017
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
54 – Tesla's Valuation
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 influ...
53 – Apple Car
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
52 – I Spy a Model 3
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
51 – Mobileye + Intel
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
50 – A Smaller, More Affordable Version of Model S
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 spec...
49 – Batteries: Part 2
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
48 – Batteries: Part 1
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
47 – Tesla’s AC Induction Motor
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
46 – Q4 2016
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
45 – Lucid Motors
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
44 – Past the Half-Way Point
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 factor...
43 – 400 Powerpacks
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Tesla Energy’s newest deployment of 400 Powerpacks at Southern California Edison’s Mira Loma Substation. We unpack the sizable impact T...
42 – 40% Crash Reduction
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
41 – Vice President of Autopilot Software
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the current state of Autopilot. We recap the regularity of Tesla’s October Autopilot releases, what Tesla’s recent hire of Chris Lattne...
40 – Bolt EV Test Drive
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
39 – A Brief History of Faraday Future
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest news with Faraday Future and their recent unveil of their production intent vehicle, the FF 91. We discuss Faraday Future throug...
38 – Tesla Service Centers
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Tesla Service centers and Tesla’s broader approach to service. Tesla owns, operates, and staffs their own service centers for all of thei...
37 – Reinventing the Car-Buying Experience
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Tesla’s distribution strategy with their Stores and Galleries. We cover their history, the overall strategy, their influence both indirec...
36 – Dealerships vs. Tesla
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
35 – Neural Networks: Part 2
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation on neural networks and deep learning. We dig into the major automotive players who are using neural networks and deep lea...
34 – Neural Networks: Part 1
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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....
33 – SolarCity is Misunderstood
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the SolarCity acquisition and its implications for Tesla. SolarCity has been pretty misunderstood due to their unique business model, so we...
32 – Tesla Advanced Automation Germany
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 tale...
31 – Going to a Backlot
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Tesla Powerwall 2 and Solar Roof unveil and the implications for Tesla.
30 – Return of the Alien Dreadnought
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 produc...
29 – No Protuberances
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
28 – Full Self-Driving Announcement
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mode...
27 – White Interior, Blue Accents
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the two announcements from the Paris Motor Show we found most interesting. Both Mercedes and Volkswagen unveiled their new fully electric s...
26 – A Record Number of Deliveries
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
25 – HAVs and HAV Nots
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the U.S. Department of Transportation's new guidelines on automated vehicles. The DOT has been promising guidance for automakers, technology...
24 – Bolt with a B
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
23 – Exciting New Things with Radar
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
22 – Keeping it 100
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the new P100D Ludicrous announcement. The details of the announcement, how it fits into the history of Model S performance improvements, the...
21 – The Safety Dance
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20 – A Transitional Vehicle
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
19 – Q2 2016
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
18 – Gigafactory on Every Continent
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
17 – Semi Interesting
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
16 – Master Plan, Part Deux
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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, fu...
15 – Autopilot Fatality
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
14 – Autonomous Vehicle Ethics
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the ethical implications of self-driving cars. Why ethics is important in the context of self-driving cars, what are the philosophical appr...
13 – Vertically Integrated Energy Company
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
12 – Computer with a Motor Attached
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 allow...
11 – Humans are the Horses
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...