Here’s What We Learned, Seven Months Later | Rice & Beans
This week, Jimmy ("Rice") and Nate ("Beans") are joined by Ryan "Shift" Robinson for a season-ending debrief on just how far the Sociology family has come. What began as a few friends talking candidly...
14 Sep 2h
Fancy Brake Rotors: Performance or Marketing? | Shifted Perspective
Braking performance is not just about how hard a car can stop once -- it is about whether it can do it again and again without failing. In this episode, Nate Rodriguez and Shift dive into the role bra...
11 Sep 54min
Let’s Talk About NPCs | Rice & Beans
This week, Jimmy ("Rice") and Nate ("Beans") take a swing at one of the most protected species on the road: the oblivious drivers we call NPCs. From people who ignore turnouts, stop in dangerous place...
3 Sep 1h 23min
Is Your Suspension Too Stiff? | Shifted Perspective
Before buying coilovers or lowering a car, it helps to understand what the factory suspension is already designed to accomplish. In this episode, Nate Rodriguez and Shift combine engineering knowledge...
3 Aug 1h 9min
Keeping the Z Spirit Alive | Shifted Perspective
Jeffrey Willerth’s passion for motorsport began without a clear family blueprint, sparked instead by childhood memories of drag strips, racing books, and an early fascination with the art of driving. ...
21 Jul 47min
Car Buying Is a Game of Trust: A Story Swap | Rice & Beans
This week, Jimmy ("Rice") is joined by Shift ("Black Beans") and Marshall Garlington ("White Rice") for a casual conversation about the strange, stressful, and sometimes rewarding experience of buying...
17 Jul 39min
Driving with a Crew Chief Mindset | Shifted Perspective
Nate Rodriguez, co-host of the Rice & Beans podcast, may love driving, but his real strength comes from understanding the machine behind it. From childhood curiosity, Hot Wheels, and car magazines to ...
6 Jul 49min
