RivianTrackr Hangouts

006: Mike Calcara

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Mike Calcara from The Driveway Concierge to talk all things Rivian—from his personal ownership experience to the frustrating service challenges many owners face. We dive into what Rivian needs to fix before the R2 launch, how the company can scale without falling into the same traps as legacy automakers, and why visiting traditional dealerships still sucks. Watch the video version on YouTube!

005: Christian Selig

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I chat with iOS developer Christian Selig — creator of the beloved Apollo app for Reddit and Pixel Pals. Christian lives all the way out in Nova Scotia, where Rivian doesn’t officially sell vehicles, but that didn’t stop him from getting an R1S. We talk about the long road (literally) to owning his Rivian, what it was like transitioning from a 2018 Tesla Model 3, and what EV charging infrastructure looks like in eastern Canada. We also dive into EV politics up north, the state of electrification in Canada, and some fun nerdy EV […]

004: Kyle Conner (Out of Spec)

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Conner from Out of Spec to talk all things EV. Kyle shares how he ended up with his Rivian R1T, why he considers it the best vehicle he’s ever owned, and why he’s already sending his Cybertruck back to Tesla. We also dive into his thoughts on the upcoming Rivian R2, where the EV industry is headed, and how the current political landscape could impact the future of electrification. Watch the video version on YouTube!

003: Chad Moran (Rivian Roamer)

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Chad Moran, the creator of Rivian Roamer, a comprehensive platform designed for Rivian enthusiasts. Chad shares his journey from being a Tesla owner to becoming deeply involved in the Rivian community and the inspiration behind launching Rivian Roamer. We delve into the platform’s features, including real-time inventory tracking for new and pre-owned R1T and R1S models, detailed software update information, and the innovative Roamer Dashboard, which offers users insightful data about their vehicles. Chad also discusses how the community has embraced the website, upcoming enhancements, and much more. If you’re […]

002: James Philbin

We sat down with James Philbin, Rivian’s VP of Autonomy and AI, for an in-depth conversation about where Rivian is headed with its self-driving tech — and why they’re taking a very different path from the rest of the industry. James shared his thoughts on Rivian’s autonomy roadmap, what makes their AI stack unique, and how safety, redundancy, and real-world data collection shape everything they do. We also talked about whether people actually want full self-driving cars, how off-road autonomy fits into the Rivian lifestyle, and what’s coming next. James also gave us an exclusive: support for unmapped roads is […]