Future Motoring

This week's guests are Craig Ranson and Rob Harvey of Bridge Classic Cars. In this episode of Future Motoring, And enters  the world of Bridge Classic Cars, where classic car restoration meets innovative sustainable practices meets community and authenticity. Craig Ranson and Rob Harvey discuss their passionate work on classic cars, the integration of synthetic fuels, and their engaging media presence. They share their mission to bridge the gap between the past and future of motoring, highlighting their initiatives, including a delightful children's book 'Riley' that educates about classic cars and sustainability. They also emphasize the importance of community, authenticity, and evolving practices in the world of classic car restoration.00:00 Welcome to Future Motoring00:23 Introducing Bridge Classic Cars01:20 Sustainable Fuel and Classic Cars04:25 The Bridge Classic Cars Team08:27 The Journey of Bridge Classic Cars11:11 The Passion for Classic Cars16:16 Building a Community Around Cars20:21 Challenges and Successes40:32 Technicians' Passion and Authenticity41:36 The Rilee Restoration Journey45:43 The Radiator Discovery51:31 Introducing the Children's Book55:33 Future of Classic Cars and Sustainability01:00:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBridge Classic CarsSynthetic Fuel Workshop Rilee's StoryClassic Car YouTubeClassicCarKidsSign up here for Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.desirableunknown.com

In this episode of Future Motoring, EMI enters the world of Bridge Classic Cars as our host Andrea Hiott speaks with Craig Ranson and Rob Harvey. Bridge is the place where classic car restoration meets innovative sustainable practices meets community and authenticity. Craig Ranson and Rob Harvey discuss their passionate work on classic cars, the integration of synthetic fuels, and their engaging media presence. They share their mission to bridge the gap between the past and future of motoring, highlighting their initiatives, including a delightful children's book 'Rilee' that educates about classic cars and sustainability. They also emphasize the importance of community, authenticity, and evolving practices in the world of classic car restoration.00:00 Welcome to Future Motoring00:23 Introducing Bridge Classic Cars01:20 Sustainable Fuel and Classic Cars04:25 The Bridge Classic Cars Team08:27 The Journey of Bridge Classic Cars11:11 The Passion for Classic Cars16:16 Building a Community Around Cars20:21 Challenges and Successes40:32 Technicians' Passion and Authenticity41:36 The Rilee Restoration Journey45:43 The Radiator Discovery51:31 Introducing the Children's Book55:33 Future of Classic Cars and Sustainability01:00:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBridge Classic CarsSynthetic Fuel WorkshopRilee's StoryClassic Car YouTubeClassicCarKidsSign up for Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.desirableunknown.com

Filmmaker lori lozinski on Motorcycling, Nature, and Self-DiscoveryAward-winning producer and filmmaker lori lozinski, renowned for her poignant short films 'The Pilgrimage' and 'A Motorcycle Saved My Life,' opens up about navigating personal loss, challenging societal norms, and achieving balance between masculine and feminine energies through the liberating experience of motorcycling. Touching on transformative events like Babes Ride Out and discovering the deep connections between humans and nature, Andrea and lori explore themes of belonging, reconciliation, and self-acceptance. A powerful dialogue on freedom, identity, and the importance of embracing one's true self. PHOTO@Eline Metslori's website and filmsThe Pilgrimage A Motorcycle Saved My LifeThe episode of This Motorcycle Life00:00 Finding Purpose in Everyday Life00:26 The Motorcycle Connection00:54 Living in the Present Moment01:34 Embracing Identity and Safety02:41 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies04:41 Introduction to lori lozinski08:54 lori's Childhood and Family Dynamics11:31 Journey to Filmmaking15:36 Mother's Influence and Family Challenges20:49 Sports and Personal Struggles33:48 Facing the Fear of Failure33:57 Supportive Parents and Childhood Memories36:25 The Impact of Sports and Parental Support37:14 The Pilgrimage Ride Experience38:35 Coping with Parental Loss40:46 Embracing Motorcycles and Personal Freedom43:20 Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Growth01:01:34 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies01:06:55 Creating the Pilgrimage Documentary01:10:09 Returning to Vancouver: A Filmmaker's Journey01:10:29 The Ride: A Unique Motorcycle Experience01:12:01 The Mystery and Trust of the Ride01:12:59 The Bonding Experience01:15:23 Capturing the Journey: Filming the Ride01:15:57 Reflections on Motorcycling and Masculinity01:19:30 Nature, Belonging, and Safety01:20:49 A Motorcycle Saved My Life: Exploring Family and Land01:31:35 Healing the Mother Wound01:45:13 Reconciliation and Future Projects01:48:54 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeSign up here for Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.desirableunknown.com

Join philosopher Andrea Hiott as she delves into a captivating conversation with Luke Mack, a visionary designer, and artist. Discover Luke's journey from Michigan to Seoul, Korea, influenced by his father's automotive design career at General Motors. Unveil the philosophy behind 'forever motoring' as embracing discomfort and positioning "Trojan Horses" in art and design so as to awaken new perspective. Luke and Andrea discuss where the human spirit pushes boundaries through sustainable and innovative propulsion methods. From car design at Rivian and Chrysler to electric boats at Arc, Luke discusses the balance of freedom and constraints in design, and how new electric technologies are reshaping traditional industries. Also, get a glimpse into Luke's artistic ventures and how they reflect his thought process and vision for the future of movement. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the intersection of art, design, and sustainable motoring. Luke helped design the R1T at Rivian and now works for the electric boat company Arc boats. Links below. #ecologicalmotoring #forevermotoring #electricvehicles #rivian #arc #art #lukemack #andreahiott #r1tLuke Mack's Art: https://www.lukejmack.com/Luke on LinkedInAndrea on LinkedIn00:00 Introduction to Forever Motoring 00:59 Guest Introduction and Early Life 01:31 Experiences in South Korea 01:56 Influence of Father's Career 04:55 Artistic Approach to Car Design 11:01 Balancing Art and Design 15:51 Career Path and Education 20:44 Early Career and Internships 22:30 Joining Rivian and Electric Vehicles 29:34 Discovering the Future of Electric Vehicles 29:53 Design Freedom with Electric Vehicles 30:33 The Design Process at Rivian and the R1T33:32 Transition to California and Its Impact 35:24 Exploring Broader Electric Interests 43:22 The Vision of ARC Electric Boats 48:35 The Future of Sustainable Motoring 58:58 Art as a Medium for Change 01:02:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Rivian: https://rivian.com/en-GB Arc Boats: https://arcboats.com/Listen anywhere you find podcasts, such as on Apple: or Spotify: Video on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.desirableunknown.com

Could we have planned relevance instead of planned obsolescence in auto design? Will sustainable transportation come through a Trojan Horse? What does speed look like in design? Does the human spirit push the boundaries of propulsion? Join philosopher Andrea Hiott as she delves into a captivating conversation with Luke Mack, a visionary designer, and artist. Luke helped design the R1T for Rivian and now works for Arc Boats. Discover Luke's journey from Michigan to Seoul, Korea, influenced by his father's automotive design career at General Motors. Unveil the philosophy behind 'forever motoring' as embracing discomfort and positioning "Trojan Horses" in art and design so as to awaken new perspective. From car design at Rivian and Chrysler to electric boats at Arc, Luke discusses the balance of freedom and constraints in design, and how new electric technologies are reshaping traditional industries. Also, get a glimpse into Luke's artistic ventures and how they reflect his thought process and vision for the future of movement. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the intersection of art, design, and sustainable motoring. #ecologicalmotoring #electricvehicles #rivian #arcLuke Mack's Art: https://www.lukejmack.com/Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mack...00:00 Introduction to Forever Motoring00:59 Guest Introduction and Early Life01:31 Experiences in South Korea01:56 Influence of Father's Career04:55 Artistic Approach to Car Design11:01 Balancing Art and Design15:51 Career Path and Education20:44 Early Career and Internships22:30 Joining Rivian and Electric Vehicles29:34 Discovering the Future of Electric Vehicles29:53 Design Freedom with Electric Vehicles30:33 The Design Process at Rivian33:32 Transition to California and Its ImpactRivianArc BoatsSign up here for Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.desirableunknown.com