Ep 5: Nissans at TX2K20 and a Performance Hybrid 350Z!

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Ep 5: Nissans at TX2K20 and a Performance Hybrid 350Z!

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Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall
Produced by Isaac Rogers
Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes
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Apr 13, 2020

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Ep 1: Its our First Episode and we Speculate on the Z car: Hosted by Miles Hall and Mike DeLashmutt Produced by Isaac Rogers Music by Teminite & Panda Eyes - Highscore Covered Article: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30586109/nissan-z-future-2021/ by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 14: We talk about Nissan Motorsports' DeltaWing Project with Steve Yaeger: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Reference Articles: Wiki Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeltaWing Grassroots Article: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/arti... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
66 min listen
Ep 11: An Interview with Former Nissan Racing Driver Pepe Pombo - Part 2: Happy Father's Day! We continue our conversation with the Pombo Racing family. This time with Pepe’s sons, Matt and Mark Pombo, who followed in their father’s footsteps, and continue to win races since the 2000’s. We also touch upon Pepe and Mrs. Pom... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
40 min listen
Ep 3: Formula E and The Next Trending Datsun???: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Isaac Rogers Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Covered Articles: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/results/standings/driver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Morton_(racing_driver) by Nissan Nerd Podcast
45 min listen
Ep 2: Nissan Celebrates a 1 Million-mile Frontier and their CEO Goes All In!: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Isaac Rogers Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Covered Articles: https://bit.ly/2wZHsdR https://bit.ly/2xI1dqe https://bit.ly/2R5Uhdh by Nissan Nerd Podcast
31 min listen
Ep 7: An Interview with Josh Martin from JDM Legends: It's our first interview! We speak with Josh Martin from JDM Legends in Salt Lake City, Utah. We talk about how he became a JDM fan, life at the shop, the show, and what we can do to assure another season. #iwantmyjdmlegends https://jdmlegends.com/p... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
53 min listen
Ep 12: The ZCON Episode with ZCCA Executive Director Chris Karl: In this episode we speak with ZCCA Executive Director Chris Karl about the Z Car Convention (otherwise known as ZCON), its origination, its evolution over the past 33 years, the special connection it has with Nissan corporate executives, as well as t... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
48 min listen
Ep 17: Nismo will Restore your R32 Skyline, Sung Kang Turbocharges his FuguZ, and we pay Tribute to the Passing of Johnnie Gable: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Mike DeLashmutt Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Reference Articles: Johnny Gable Passing: http://bit.ly/34dLs7W Nismo's Heritage Program for the R32 ... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
62 min listen
Ep 4: Nissan's CEO Gives Insight About the Future, and Motorsports Coverage: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Isaac Rogers Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Covered Articles: https://bit.ly/2Vf8TZj https://bloom.bg/2RqhEi4 https://bit.ly/3a4b2wo https://bit.ly/3c4goJh by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 6: A Glimpse into Nissan's Heritage Garage, and Changes in Their Executive Lineup: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Isaac Rogers Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Covered Articles: https://bit.ly/2xJdmeZ https://bit.ly/2yqs8r0 https://bit.ly/34QQqXe https://bit.ly/2yy0ok4 https://bit.ly/34RzFLN by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 10: An Interview with Former Nissan Racing Driver Pepe Pombo - Part 1: Pepe Pombo had a very successful career as a Nissan Racing Driver during the 70's, 80's, and 90s. He drove four generations of Z car as well as other Nissan models alongside other notable drivers such as Bob Sharp, Jim Fitzgerald, Paul Newman, ...and... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
52 min listen
BONUS: Back Alley Chat with Steve Yaeger: Mike asks the retired Nissan Communications Manager for a 'professional save', while Miles asks for the 'dirt' about a particular time. These are just some of the stories shared by our friend Steve Yaeger. Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall M... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 5: Nissans at TX2K20 and a Performance Hybrid 350Z!: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Produced by Isaac Rogers Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Covered Articles: https://bit.ly/3b58PC9 https://bit.ly/2wBJFfp https://bit.ly/2K51eY4 by Nissan Nerd Podcast
44 min listen
Ep 23: Nissan reaches a breakthrough in Engine Thermal Efficiency, we address a wild rumor about the next Z car, and recap round 1 & 2 of Formula E: Welcome back! Mike and Miles make up for lost time and give you an XL-sized episode. We cover SEVEN of the most recent Nissan related articles, motorsports update, regional car shows, and share things you should be checking out. Video Stream Versio... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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BONUS: Unreleased Audio from our Interview with Josh Martin: Vegas in the 90's, life in Salt Lake City, and Datsun 620's. Enjoy this BONUS audio from our interview with Josh Martin at JDM Legends. We will have an all-new episode for you next Monday (5/18), so stay tuned! In the meantime, let Motortrend TV kno... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
25 min listen
BONUS: Unreleased Audio from our Interview with Diane Krey-Wesley: Enjoy this BONUS audio from our interview with Diane Krey-Wesley aka 'Mary' from Nissan's successful marketing campaign of the 4th generation Skyline in Japan; affectionately known as the 'Kenmeri'. It's karaoke night, and Diane has the mic! Hoste... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 9: Nissan Officially Gives us the First Glimpse of the Next Generation Z Car, and Unveils their Transformation Plan: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Covered Articles: NissanConnect and Deferred Payments: https://bit.ly/2yYyGO6 Infiniti Financing Options: https://bit.ly/3eQQhXQ 20... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 20: Niche Features of the 80's, Questioning Special Edition Nissans, and the Unwritten Rules of Engine Swaps: Mike talks about niche features which made the 80's Nissans RAD. Miles asks whether special edition Nissans are worth the hype. The duo gives an update on motorsports, and chat about the unwritten rules of engine swaps. We celebrate Miles' birthday! ... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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LIVE STREAM episode from the Nismo Fiesta Car Show!: Mike and Miles air their first LIVE episode from the site of the 10th annual Nismo Fiesta Car Show in Bandera, TX. We recap the weekend festivities, and share stories from past shows as part of our back alley chat. by Nissan Nerd Podcast
32 min listen
Ep 21: We Recap the all-new Frontier & Pathfinder Reveal, and Infiniti patents I-Power Technology: In this episode we recap the reveal of the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder. Also, Infiniti patents a new I-Power, and we give you other news in 60 seconds! For Back Alley Chat we list notable celebrities who have officially (and unofficia... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 22: Nissan Releases its 2021 Motorsports Program, are Experiencing Production Issues, and We Talk about Synthetic Fuels: After a very cold week, Mike and Miles meet again in a live stream to update you with the latest Nissan News. The Nissan e.dams Formula E Team prepares for its 3rd year of competition. Super Lap Battle makes its way to COTA, and Miles shares two thin... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
69 min listen
Ep 8: Nissan's Response to the Pandemic, a New Cannonball Record, and 3 Things You Should Check Out: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Covered Articles: Nissan Response: https://bit.ly/2LAYh2w Nissan Response: https://bit.ly/2TbprBb Nissan Coloring Book: https://bit... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
45 min listen
Ep 31: We put the spotlight on a pair of petitions currently in the automotive world: Also, Miles schools us as to whether or not to buy back your car if deemed a total loss. Plus, we have news in 60 seconds, Motorsports Update, and the latest Z Watch. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QPjztoOpCfUy... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
110 min listen
Ep 13: Nissan Debuts its First All-Electric Crossover, and We Pay Homage to the Passing of the 240Z Chief Designer: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Photo: Ben Hsu from www.japanesenostalgiccar.com Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Covered Articles: New Nissan Ariya: https://bit.ly/3krhWC5 New Nissan Logo: https:... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
47 min listen
Ep 29: Nissan Ends Production of Sedans in Japan...or are they?: Plus, we continue to share the latest developments about the next generation Z Car. Miles finds a cringe-worthy Nissan dealer commercial from the 80's which we break down. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QPjztoO... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
80 min listen
Ep 16: An interview with Diane Krey-Wesley, aka Mary from the 1970's 'Ken & Mary' Nissan Skyline Campaign: As an American teenager exploring Japan in the 1970's, Diane Krey-Wesley found her way as the actress in the successful marketing campaign that promoted Nissan's popular 4th generation 'Kenmeri' Nissan Skyline. We speak with Diane as she shares why s... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
52 min listen
Ep 15: Nissan Announces New Manufacturing Processes, and we go In-Depth Over the Z Proto Reveal: Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall Music: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes Contact us at info@nissannerd.com Reference Articles: Nissan Manufacturing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic: https://bit.ly/3cug6wH Nissan Z Proto Reveal: https://b... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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BONUS: Crazy ZCON Stories with Chris Karl: Bribery, Tasers, and a Shoe Robbery? Enjoy this BONUS audio as we swap stories with ZCCA Executive Director Chris Karl about crazy moments which took place during ZCON. This year's ZCON and 50th Anniversary celebration of the Z car is being held in ... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
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Ep 28: Ghosn is Ordered to Pay Nissan $6M, A Dealership Offers a Leaf for 99 Cents, and we talk Maintenance for BAC: Welcome back! On this episode we are giving you an update of the ongoing Carlos Ghosn saga. We will talk about crazy Nissan dealership promotions. And later, we are going to take a deep dive into Automotive Maintenance as part of our Back Alley Chat.... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
101 min listen
Ep 19: Nissan Innovates in Sound Reduction Technology, and Miles wants Crotch Vents to Come Back!: Mike and Miles catch up with each other. Mike shares the latest in Nissan sound deadening material. Miles wants crotch vents to come back. They talk about things they regret doing in a Nissan during Back Alley Chat, and share events happening (so far... by Nissan Nerd Podcast
74 min listen

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Ep 5: Nissans at TX2K20 and a Performance Hybrid 350Z!

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