Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/talking-the-drive Talking the Drive reimagines experiences for drivers and passengers that are smarter than radio and navigation systems, and simpler than apps and other infotainment solutions. Drawing on his unique background from building Disney theme parks to revolutionizing GPS navigation to delivering personalized audio news and podcasts, host John MacLeod invites his guests to reimagine what’s next. By connecting the dots among streaming audio, podcasts, voice technologies, navigation, AI, and self-driving cars, Talking the Drive explores the potential of delivering engaging and fun experiences for consumers and valuable services for car companies. 2022 858b54d1-06ca-5214-97b6-ba261c4fdbae no John MacLeod en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:35:41 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:52:21 +0000 https://www.rivet360.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/UVqAbrd1ZB2DNf3quiGKaS6k50FyCQTNt99zZKck4AU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMTE3LzE2ODI2/MTE2NjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://www.rivet360.com/ episodic John MacLeod Talking the Drive reimagines experiences for drivers and passengers that are smarter than radio and navigation systems, and simpler than apps and other infotainment solutions. Drawing on his unique background from building Disney theme parks to revolutionizing GPS navigation to delivering personalized audio news and podcasts, host John MacLeod invites his guests to reimagine what’s next. By connecting the dots among streaming audio, podcasts, voice technologies, navigation, AI, and self-driving cars, Talking the Drive explores the potential of delivering engaging and fun experiences for consumers and valuable services for car companies. Talking the Drive reimagines experiences for drivers and passengers that are smarter than radio and navigation systems, and simpler than apps and other infotainment solutions. John MacLeod drive@rivet360.com No No 10 10 Driving on the edge. How data, edge computing and the software defined vehicle are transforming the car into a new digital mobility device. full 976e5dd4-0360-4557-8645-7e89219bf6de https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Brandy Goolsby, Director of Strategic Alliances and Solution Development at Wind River joins host John MacLeod and special guest, Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at TechInsights to explore the critical role software is playing to transform people’s experiences in the car. 

]]> Brandy Goolsby, Director of Strategic Alliances and Solution Development at Wind River joins host John MacLeod and special guest, Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at TechInsights to explore the critical role software is playing to transform people’s experiences in the car. 

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:32:06 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 2049 Brandy Goolsby, Director of Strategic Alliances and Solution Development at Wind River joins host John MacLeod and special guest, Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at TechInsights to explore the critical role software is playing to transform people’s experiences in the car. 

]]> cartech, ai, software, drive, cars No John MacLeod 9 9 Who’s in charge? How EV charging is both the major hurdle for and the solution to mass EV adoption. full fd4211b5-df04-459e-80c1-f251c9dd6004 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Adam Woolway, Head of EV for Parkopedia, talks with host John MacLeod about how EV range anxiety and poor charging experiences are slowing EV adoption and how new approaches to data and services can be the catalyst to unlock EVs full potential. 

]]> Adam Woolway, Head of EV for Parkopedia, talks with host John MacLeod about how EV range anxiety and poor charging experiences are slowing EV adoption and how new approaches to data and services can be the catalyst to unlock EVs full potential. 

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 22:06:36 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 2174 Adam Woolway, Head of EV for Parkopedia, talks with host John MacLeod about how EV range anxiety and poor charging experiences are slowing EV adoption and how new approaches to data and services can be the catalyst to unlock EVs full potential. 

]]> No John MacLeod 8 8 Launching a podcast as a business development tool (re released from The NAB Podcast) full 97446525-c2a5-4701-bd97-2d912a5d13f9 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR The tables are turned and Rivet360 CEO, John MacLeod is the guest on Josh Miely’s The NAB Podcast produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. John and Josh explore how a podcast can initiate business conversation that otherwise wouldn't take place and discover the benefits of using a podcast to target a very specific audience. 

]]> The tables are turned and Rivet360 CEO, John MacLeod is the guest on Josh Miely’s The NAB Podcast produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. John and Josh explore how a podcast can initiate business conversation that otherwise wouldn't take place and discover the benefits of using a podcast to target a very specific audience. 

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 1613 The tables are turned and Rivet360 Founder, John MacLeod is the guest on Josh Miely’s The NAB Podcast produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. John and Josh explore how a podcast can initiate business conversation that otherwise wouldn't take place and discover the benefits of using a podcast to target a very specific audience. The tables are turned and Rivet360 Founder, John MacLeod is the guest on Josh Miely’s The NAB Podcast produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. John and Josh explore how a podcast can initiate business conversation that otherwise wouldn't take NAB,Launching,business development No John MacLeod 7 7 People-driven marketing in the car full 40b16c12-3782-4b8f-9381-19508a099552 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Recorded live at the COVESA Connected Car meeting in Detroit, Rod MacKenzie, Drive Time Metrics CEO and satellite radio pioneer, explores with host John MacLeod and Rivet360 Chief Engineer, Roy Casino, what marketers want, what’s missing and who can step up to revolutionize programming and marketing in the future car.

]]> Recorded live at the COVESA Connected Car meeting in Detroit, Rod MacKenzie, Drive Time Metrics CEO and satellite radio pioneer, explores with host John MacLeod and Rivet360 Chief Engineer, Roy Casino, what marketers want, what’s missing and who can step up to revolutionize programming and marketing in the future car.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:46:37 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 1939 Recorded live at the COVESA Connected Car meeting in Detroit, Rod MacKenzie, Drive Time Metrics CEO and satellite radio pioneer, explores with host John MacLeod and Rivet Chief Engineer, Roy Casino, what marketers want, what’s missing and who can step up to revolutionize programming and marketing in the future car. Recorded live at the COVESA Connected Car meeting in Detroit, Rod MacKenzie, Drive Time Metrics CEO and satellite radio pioneer, explores with host John MacLeod and Rivet Chief Engineer, Roy Casino, what marketers want, what’s missing and who can step up radio,driver,marketing,media,cars,AI,EV,cartech,connectedcar,covesa No John MacLeod 6 6 Radio’s challenging future: TechInsights automotive strategy expert uncovers issues facing the broadcast industry as the car evolves and becomes smarter. full 80d50900-07da-4746-938a-eb7f57b236e0 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at Strategy Analytics at TechInsights, talks with host John MacLeod and Rivet360's CEO, Cindy Paulauskas, about industry and technology dynamics that will shape the broadcast industry’s future in the connected car.

]]> Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at Strategy Analytics at TechInsights, talks with host John MacLeod and Rivet360's CEO, Cindy Paulauskas, about industry and technology dynamics that will shape the broadcast industry’s future in the connected car.

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:37:00 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 1685 Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at Strategy Analytics/ TechInsights, talks with host John MacLeod and Rivet President, Cindy Paulauskas, about industry and technology dynamics that will shape the broadcast industry’s future in the connected car. Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at Strategy Analytics/ TechInsights, talks with host John MacLeod and Rivet President, Cindy Paulauskas, about industry and technology dynamics that will shape the broadcast industry’s future in the connected radio,tech,media,Broadcast,cars,AI,EV,cartech,connected car No John MacLeod 5 5 Location Magic: HERE Technologies leader explores how location can revolutionize digital media streaming while driving full 97273ee9-6c36-4bcf-9720-88e79dd58fc7 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Bart Sweerman, HERE Technologies SVP Global Services and Support, talks with host John MacLeod about new services that “marry” location and media streaming. They explore how location can transform consumer experiences in the connected car and look at new business models that benefit car companies, technology providers, content producers and advertisers.

]]> Bart Sweerman, HERE Technologies SVP Global Services and Support, talks with host John MacLeod about new services that “marry” location and media streaming. They explore how location can transform consumer experiences in the connected car and look at new business models that benefit car companies, technology providers, content producers and advertisers.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:59:00 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 2223 Bart Sweerman, HERE Technologies SVP Global Services and Support, talks with host John MacLeod about new services that “marry” location and media streaming. They explore how location can transform consumer experiences in the connected car and look at new business models that benefit car companies, technology providers, content producers and advertisers. Bart Sweerman, HERE Technologies SVP Global Services and Support, talks with host John MacLeod about new services that “marry” location and media streaming. They explore how location can transform consumer experiences in the connected car and look at new driver,location,AI,navigation,connected car,car tech No John MacLeod 4 4 Learning from Peloton. Can driver communities bring to life the connected car? full b1c21a30-ae9c-4fdd-8ef0-787af73f6871 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Yaniv Gilad, CEO of new media company Listory and Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360 CEO, talk with host John MacLeod about new types of content for the connected car.

]]> Yaniv Gilad, CEO of new media company Listory and Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360 CEO, talk with host John MacLeod about new types of content for the connected car.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:28:48 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 1139 Yaniv Gilad, CEO of new media company Listory and Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet President, talk with host John MacLeod about new types of content for the connected car. Yaniv Gilad, CEO of new media company Listory and Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet President, talk with host John MacLeod about new types of content for the connected car. cars,DRIVERS,AI,EV,cartech,peloton,connectedcar No John MacLeod 3 3 News, AI and the Connected Car: Associated Press Strategy Leader Charts a News Transformation. full 654d1cfc-dbbf-4373-9e4d-f288bb6e419d https://share.transistor.fm/s/091a40e6 Associated Press strategic advisor Jim Kennedy and Rivet360 VP of editorial Charlie Meyerson talk with John MacLeod about how media organizations can revolutionize and scale content for the connected car.

]]> Associated Press strategic advisor Jim Kennedy and Rivet360 VP of editorial Charlie Meyerson talk with John MacLeod about how media organizations can revolutionize and scale content for the connected car.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:53:14 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 2182 Associated Press strategic advisor Jim Kennedy and Rivet360 VP of editorial Charlie Meyerson talk with John MacLeod about how media organizations can revolutionize and scale content for the connected car. Associated Press strategic advisor Jim Kennedy and Rivet360 VP of editorial Charlie Meyerson talk with John MacLeod about how media organizations can revolutionize and scale content for the connected car. news,entertainment,media,cars,DRIVERS,transportation,AI,EV,cartech,connectedcar No John MacLeod 2 2 Out of the Box: Deloitte Chief Futurist and Gensler Design Labs Leader Think Big full e243288f-abe8-4fa2-b789-0a78634027f5 https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Tom Stat, Gensler Director of Design Labs and Mike Bechtel, Deloitte Chief Futurist talk with host John MacLeod about how time is our scarce resource and personalization is the new battleground in the connected car.

]]> Tom Stat, Gensler Director of Design Labs and Mike Bechtel, Deloitte Chief Futurist talk with host John MacLeod about how time is our scarce resource and personalization is the new battleground in the connected car.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:53:04 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 1598 Tom Stat, Gensler Director of Design Labs and Mike Bechtel, Deloitte Chief Futurist talk with host John MacLeod about how time is our scarce resource and personalization is the new battleground in the connected car. Tom Stat, Gensler Director of Design Labs and Mike Bechtel, Deloitte Chief Futurist talk with host John MacLeod about how time is our scarce resource and personalization is the new battleground in the connected car. audio,tech,future,cars,auto,DRIVERS,AI,vehicle,cartech No John MacLeod 1 1 Pilot: Exploring New Opportunities in the Connected Car full 82dcde5f-fc2a-4597-a9e6-3d415f3c8acd https://rivet360.com/our-work/6ybg2I7X9H9qUbwrUUibMR Host John MacLeod, Founder of Rivet360 talks with colleagues CEO Cindy Paulauskas, VP of Editorial and Development Charlie Meyerson and Technology Head Roy Casino about what’s missing, needed and possible in the connected car.

]]> Host John MacLeod, Founder of Rivet360 talks with colleagues CEO Cindy Paulauskas, VP of Editorial and Development Charlie Meyerson and Technology Head Roy Casino about what’s missing, needed and possible in the connected car.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:59:30 +0000 John MacLeod John MacLeod 983 Host John MacLeod, CEO Rivet360 talks with colleagues President Cindy Paulauskas, VP of Editorial and Development Charlie Meyerson and Technology Head Roy Casino about what’s missing, needed and possible in the connected car. Host John MacLeod, CEO Rivet360 talks with colleagues President Cindy Paulauskas, VP of Editorial and Development Charlie Meyerson and Technology Head Roy Casino about what’s missing, needed and possible in the connected car. audio,tech,future,cars,auto No John MacLeod