DRIVE with Jim Farley

Apr 08 2025 27 ep. 28 mins 55
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Ride shotgun with Ford CEO Jim Farley as he talks to some of his favorite people about what they drive and what drives them to succeed. New episodes released every Wednesday.

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Randy Nonnenberg | Revving Up Online Car Auctions

Apr 08 2025 28 mins  
Jim delves into the vibrant world of online car auctions with Randy Nonnenberg, co-founder and president of Bring a Trailer. Jim shares his personal experience as a longtime Bring a Trailer user, highlighting the site's active community and trust-building ethos. Randy shares the origins of the site and anecdotes about memorable auctions. They also cover the resurgence of DIY car cu

Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) | Yield to Overcome

Apr 01 2025 47 mins  
Jim talks with Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Nicole Malachowski, a combat veteran and the first female pilot for the Air Force's renowned Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. They discuss her incredible journey from childhood dreams of becoming a pilot to overcoming significant personal adversity. Nicole opens up about her experience with a brain infection that ended her milit

T-Pain |  Car Culture, Drifting, and Musical Inspiration

Mar 25 2025 32 mins  
Jim sits down with hip hop artist and auto enthusiast T-Pain to discuss their love for cars. T-Pain, co-founder of Nappy Boy Automotive, talks through his custom car collection and explains his philosophy of combining new technologies with classic aesthetics. The conversation covers T-Pain's newfound love for drifting after learning from world-champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., ho

Lexie ‘Limitless’ Alford | The Unforgettable Experience of Exploring Every Country on Earth

Mar 18 2025 42 mins  
Jim talks with Lexie ‘Limitless’ Alford, who holds two world records for visiting every country by age 22 and driving an electric vehicle around the globe. Lexie reveals the challenges of documenting her travels, encountering unique cultures, and overcoming logistical hurdles. She also discusses the significance of solo travel, her adventurous upbringing, and her reflections on

Vicki Butler-Henderson |  A Barrier Breaker with Petrol In Her Veins

Mar 11 2025 30 mins  
Jim Farley is joined by the iconic Vicki Butler-Henderson, British racing driver and former Top Gear presenter. They talk about Vicki’s early love of cars, from her grandfather's 1930s racing days to her own early karting adventures; their thoughts on the UK's car culture; fun memories from the racetrack; and Vicki's role as a pioneer for women in the industry. 00:00 Introductio

Rob Gronkowski | From NFL Legend to Life After Football

Mar 04 2025 39 mins  
Jim and Gronk share a lively conversation, ranging from growing up with four brothers and his college antics, and his custom Ford Bronco (a.k.a. “The Gronko”). Gronk also shares his perspectives on financial wisdom, leadership, and embracing his post-football career. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Gronk’s Family 02:26 High School Memories and Family Cars 04:27 Ford Legacy and Poli

Bonus Episode: Talking Formula One and Ford Performance

Mar 03 2025 17 mins  
Ford CEO Jim Farley talks with the hosts of Fan Behavior and Track Talk, live from the Ford Performance season launch in Charlotte, NC. They discuss Ford's highly anticipated return to Formula One with Red Bull Racing, what’s next for Ford Performance, and what makes racing so special. Look for new episodes of DRIVE on March 5th! Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@J

Season 3 of Drive is coming March 5th!

Feb 13 2025 2 mins  
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Matthew McConaughey | The Sexy Practicality of a Texan Truck

Mar 12 2024 37 mins  
As the youngest brother in a family of storytellers, Matthew McConaughey had to hone his storytelling craft in order to hold his own at the dinner table. He regales Jim with stories of the role of driving in his life: an ill-advised high school trade of his pick-up truck for a sports car; a motorcycle trip through Europe on borrowed bikes; and the origin of the first three words he

Bill Ford | Creating ‘the Ford of the Future’

Mar 05 2024 34 mins  
Jim sits down with his boss, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford. They discuss their shared passions and approaches to both work (relationships with employees; maintaining authenticity as leaders) and play (hockey, racing, fly fishing). And of course, they talk about the legacy of the company that Bill’s great grandfather founded. “I love the Ford history. I lo