DRIVE with Jim Farley

Mar 12 2024 19 ep. 23
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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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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

Jimmy Fallon | Lightning Round

Feb 27 2024 30 mins  
From the backseat of an F-150 Lightning, Jim takes TV host Jimmy Fallon on a tour of Dearborn, Michigan. While they drive, Jim Farley and Jimmy talk about growing up in loud Irish Catholic families, how Ford got through the early days of the pandemic, and the thrill and terror of going 200 mph. And Jimmy shares a surprising alteration that he made to his F-150. Follow Jim: YouTub

Luke Russert | The Long Road Trip

Feb 20 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Jim Farley talks with journalist Luke Russert, the son of journalists Tim Russert and Maureen Orth. They delve into Luke's journey around the world and his experience of dealing with the loss of his father at a young age. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ji

Forrest Jones | From Strollers to Supercars

Feb 13 2024 25 mins  
The popular social media influencer and car reviewer Forrest Jones sees his TikTok and YouTube videos as a gateway for future car enthusiasts. He talks with Jim about tips for creating great car content, the case for upping the "crazy" in Mustang, how this era of EVs is like the early 1900s, and why one of the most influential car reviewers has turned his attention to strollers. F

Sydney Sweeney | Why Not Just Go After It All?

Feb 06 2024 34 mins  
"My parents told me to fall in love with as many things as possible," says Sydney Sweeney, the actress best known for her roles in HBO's "Euphoria" and "White Lotus." In Sydney’s case, and to the surprise of many, that includes restoring vintage cars. She talks with Jim Farley about fighting for the hard stuff, driving manual in Australia, and getting (and restoring) her dream ca

Dee Bryant | From Tonka Toys to High-Speed Chase Scenes

Jan 30 2024 27 mins  
If it has an engine, Dee Bryant can probably drive it. Bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, big rigs, dump trucks, boats, and of course, race cars. Dee, a professional stuntwoman, tells Jim Farley about how she learned to race cars in L.A. in the 80s, honed her driving as a construction worker operating the big machines, and eventually took the plunge into full-time stunt work. Follow Ji

Neil deGrasse Tyson | Catalyzing Curiosity

Jan 23 2024 30 mins  
Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Jim Farley to discuss space exploration, innovation, and what he sees as the inevitability of self-driving cars. Neil also shares his first car, his movie-going pet peeves, and his long list of car names inspired by science. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ji

Kelly Clarkson | ‘I’m the Same Kid’

Jan 16 2024 29 mins  
Kelly Clarkson’s life may have changed since she was working in a movie theater and sleeping in her Ford Explorer Sport, but she says she’s still as excited and curious as she was as a child. She and Jim Farley talk about first jobs, the art of listening, driving an F-250 around Los Angeles, and how Jim once missed a funeral because he and his cousin Chris Farley got in an epic

Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Human Intuition and Self-Driving Cars

Jan 09 2024 29 mins  
Jim Farley talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the chief medical correspondent for CNN, whose mother — a refugee from India — was one of the first female Ford engineers with an advanced degree. They discuss parental expectations, finding your calling, and what a neuroscientist makes of autonomous vehicles. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://