
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

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

Newcomb’s Ranch Is Officially Sold — Now What? | Rice & Beans
This week, Jimmy ("Rice") and Nate ("Beans") break down the news every Angeles Crest regular has been waiting for: Newcomb’s Ranch has officially sold. But this episode goes far beyond the sale itself...
26 Jun 1h 31min


















