Interesting guests and mediocre host commentary create a podcast that sounds like intelligent conversation, but is nothing more than typical lay person drivel. The hosts come off as typical California liberals — they’ve got all answers, are certain they’re right, and wouldn’t know what questions to ask to find out if they’re wrong anyways. Liberman is okay, but the other guy doesnt have a voice for radio… very, very dry and boring. After a few episodes I think i’m done here.

The two-part series with Kyle Conner was great, as expected. Kyle is very knowledgeable in the vehicle industry, and EVs are his specialty. I always enjoy hearing from him, and his humor is always on time. Keep up the excellent work.

Unlike other car/EV podcasts which chase the latest press release or car review this is a show which seeks out and navigates the future of transportation. A thoughtful podcast that is supplemented by knowledgeable guest and leaders in the mobility field.

One of the most informative automotive podcasts out there. Guests are amazing, and the topics they cover are a glimpse into the future of mobility. Jonny and Ed have great chemistry and work really well together as co-hosts.

I listen to quite a few auto related podcasts. The thing that is different about The InEvitable (ding!) is how they approach the material generally at a much deeper and in depth technical level instead of just trying to entertain you. As a retired engineer I really enjoy that level of deep dive and involvement. This approach also gives me a lot more information regarding how my family can plan to transition from ICE to electric vehicles. Since we live rather remotely in the mountains of New Mexico, going straight to EV is difficult due to the restricted range and extremely limited charging infrastructure in our state (70mi round trip and 10000 Fr elevation change up and down to get to groceries, medical, etc). I would like to hear a bit more discussion about the trade offs with std hybrid, Plug in hybrid, and EV especially for people in a situation like ours. I also really enjoy the long conversations with some of the technical people and scientists involved with this next phase of mobility. The long time format of this podcast allows rich in depth discussions. Highly recommended!

Great show with a ton of top tier guests that provide you with unique insights into the future of transportation.

Although EV focused, they cover all aspects of our future transportation world ev or otherwise. Worth a listen even for people who romanticize about the past

The InEvitable podcast offers a refreshing blend of EV, ICE, technology, AI, and miscellaneous discussions about mobility. It's particularly enriching when the guest brings deep expertise to a specific aspect of mobility. While there are moments of simultaneous speaking, it's evident that the organic flow of conversation keeps it engaging. However, refining the balance of dialogue to minimize interruptions could further enhance the listener's experience. As a former Motor Trend subscriber, transitioning to podcasts like this offers a dynamic and convenient way to stay informed. Jonny and Ed's authentic debates add a genuine touch, making it a valuable addition to anyone's commute or podcast rotation. Highly recommended, especially for those seeking a broader perspective beyond the realm of ICE and exotic cars.

Love listening to you guys, but as a blue collar worker close to our northern border our situation is significantly different than California. As stated in my review title, I believe electric is our ultimate future, however, those of us in the Midwest and Great Plains states cannot simply transition to pure EV. My first argument is where the heck does all the KWH come from to replace the incredibly energy dense hydrocarbon? Calculate out all fuel burning vehicles today and convert that energy to KWH so we can talk apples to apples. It’s enormous and our electrical grid cannot come close to half. So upgrading the grid and creating these electrons will take a significant amount of time and investments. I believe the best talking point is about the steps we need to take to create this infrastructure, not by mandate! Hybrids are an amazing thing. Smaller batteries (significant cost savings) and smaller,efficient engines running at peak efficient RPM to charge batteries when a long trip is needed. I believe most people could run on pure EV for commutes. But have the option to use fuel when they need to drive more than 20-39 miles. My biggest fear, however, is what happens during a natural disaster, or emergency? The power grid is spotty or down completely. Then your car is as good as a cell phone with no network or dead battery. Ultimately the real solution is a mix of all technology. Nothing mandated by the Feds. And why do we have to get to net Zero? Earth has never been net zero. There will always be forest and wildfires from poor management (plus they are natural and necessary), there will be terrible volcano disasters, and of course we can’t control China and India who are polluting more CO2 than the rest of our planet. This transition cannot be an economic burden on our society. We need to take measured steps and rely on our amazing ability to solve problems. The all-in EV idea will fail if pushed or mandated. Anyway, keep up the good conversations, just remember we are not all California and need vehicles and equipment to work when it’s -20° or there is a major hurricane or earthquake. Best, From North Dakota.

The Steve Kosowski of KIA interview was absolutely fantastic. You both do such a great job with diverse guests who provide great insights. Thanks

Listeners are promised, at the start of each episode in a dreary, repetitive monologue, a show about the future of mobility. Autonomy, software defined vehicles, EV technology blah blah blah. Then, they spend an hour or more talking to often obscure industry leaders about their favorite gas guzzlers, trucks, and engines. At roughly 90 minutes in, they finally get to present-day and ask the guest a few questions about their EV strategy. That’s it folks. Never any substance about autonomy, never an explanation of ‘software defined’ vehicles. Usually a meek inquiry about future plans, always swatted away immediately. I do love MotorTrend but I’ve given this show many chances and it’s essentially pure boredom. Goodbye.

Please. Please. Stop interrupting guests from delivering their unique experiences and knowledge to interject your clumsy, unnecessary anecdotes. Specifically Johnny. Please. It is infuriating. Please. Thank you

My favorite podcast. Love the diversity of guests and extensive background of them that we get with this show. Thank you.

Good grief.

Johnny is great as always, and their guests have been getting better with more interesting topics to listen to. However, the co host Ed really kills the vibe a lot of the time, not to mention his poor audio quality (can hardly hear him half the time). It’s very clear Ed is managing this podcast to a number for MT leaders and nothing more. Maybe they don’t realize that the best podcasts out there are the ones with organic conversation between host and guest with no strict time limits. Ed frequently interrupts the others just to keep the show “on schedule”, not realizing that he’s blocking conversations that the listener actually wants to hear more of. His host abilities also could use work, as his questions often become so long winded that the listener can’t even keep track of what the actual question is. This provides a poor listener experience, but I’m sharing this feedback in hopes that it’ll drive future improvements. I love Motor Trend and Johnny’s material, so I want to see this show succeed and stick around.

Great show! I’ve been really enjoying the guests so far. I don’t know that it’s feasible but I’d love to hear some engineers or CEO’s or whatever industry professionals as guests as well. Also, laying off on repeating the name of the show so much would be appreciated, lol. Also should totally ignore the hour time frame. I really enjoy the longer podcasts where the conversation has time to flow and doesn’t feel pressured.

Listened to the episode with Farah and Lieberman. The experience these guys have with podcasting is apparent. It’s frustrating as a listener that Ed interrupts frequently, when Matt and Jonny are trying to make a coherent argument, in order to make his own point.

Ed has to be mindful of getting too far from his mic. I’m turning up the volume to hear the question then the guest and Johnny are screaming in my headset. Innovative topics, good production but terrible sound levels

For a show called the future of mobility they only speak about cars, I understand its a motortrend show, however infrastructure design, mobility, equity, city planning, bikes, trains, aren’t even vaguely addressed. Mostly when things like that came up in conversation they are handwaved away. Really disappointed.

Green great reset propaganda

We are at an inflection point, these guys know it, and as we listen to the episodes we will come to know it as well. It is not just about electrifying vehicles, going green, saving the planet, being politically correct. (Although that’s certainly a big part of it.) But think about this - the single largest manufacturing industry in the world is changing massively. A single platform underpinning the full range of a brand’s offering, and not sucking, means huge consolidation and corporate power shift. The oil companies will not go out of business, but their entire retail infrastructure is going to evaporate. And for those of us who love torque we have a wave of it coming our way. Will autonomous driving happen? Who knows!? Listen to these guys and find out. UPDATE Aug 2022: They have relaunched - finally! -and seem to be chugging along nicely. to those reviewers who say they meander aimlessly, there is an element of greenfield exploration in the conversations because so much of what they are trying to explore is itself brand new. there’s a wealth of information in these guys’ heads, and the line of their questioning shows that.One thing I am finding fascinating about the relaunch is how Ed is such a pure journalist: he is asking questions who’s answers will help to tell an interesting story, but the dialogue in itself is rather pedestrian. Jonny, also a journalist to be sure, will go down that fact-finding route as well from time to time, but he’s got way more experience doing entertainment on the fly, so his questions (along w the answers) end up more ready for immediate consumption. Still loving this pod.

I was really excited about this podcast when I first learned about it. I don’t own an EV, but I’m coming up on a new car purchase and am anticipating an EV purchase - but want to learn as much as possible between now and then. As I launched [my] first episode of this podcast the host started the conversation off by talking about his next vehicle purchase being some V8 Lexus. The co-host, shortly thereafter, started talking about his interest in EVs not as an owner but general curiosity and ‘obvious professional interest’… what?! Luckily I was listening at 1.5x and didn’t waste much time, but hopefully I can save you that.

What happned? This was a good podcast but it went dark. No uploads since march 1st oh well

This was a show about nothing without the Seinfeld humor. I was disappointed to listen and just have the guys talk in circles and go nowhere I learned nothing from the episode compared to some of the other EV podcasts. A lot of fighting over the guest Kristen Lee and no information offered. And she loves electrify America. I wish I could say the same but they charge $.49 per kilowatt hour in most places basically the same as a gallon of gas. Not a good deal for drivers.

Johnny should be the focus. He’s amazing on every other podcast he is on. None of this is honest. It’s terrible. So sad.

This is a great podcast! Unlike some other automotive journalists, you don’t exhibit a bias for or against the current leader in EV sales. Please keep the informative, educational and fun episodes coming.

I do not follow many podcasts, and no car podcasts. This one is a lot of fun, and though mostly about EVs, it is really about all kinds of cars , drivers, makers, and a time of change the automotive world, from engines to motors to mods and more. I look forward to what comes put next. Thanks!

So excited to learn about EV’s from Jonny & Ed!!!

The Motortrend team is always awesome, but this new podcast will be a great digital media for them. Loved Reggie and actually listening to Ed!

The guys at MorotTrend are killing it! They were way over due for a podcast but I love the chemistry between Jonny and Ed. Can’t wait for the other podcasts! Reggie Watts for the first guest is 🤯🤯

Very entertaining and informative, the perfect blend of both! Congratulations!