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Automotive Insiders

Hosted by Jason Stein · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Automotive Industry expert Jason Stein presents a podcast focused on the automotive industry. It launched in 2022 and covers various industry topics, trends, and projections that are impacting the future of automotive. Jason will interview some of the industry’s key thought leaders and industry insiders. The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Pandora with new episodes that will be featured weekly.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

33%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Automotive Insiders about?

Automotive Industry expert Jason Stein presents a podcast focused on the automotive industry. It launched in 2022 and covers various industry topics, trends, and projections that are impacting the future of automotive. Jason will interview some of the industry’s key thought leaders and industry insiders.

Who hosts Automotive Insiders?

Automotive Insiders is hosted by Jason Stein. The show has published 174 episodes to date.

What has Automotive Insiders covered recently?

Recent episodes include "When Good Parts Get Blamed: Why Replacement Isn’t Root Cause" (29 October 2026, 11 minutes), "Just in Time Delivery, When it Really Matters" (22 October 2026, 13 minutes), and "Driving Continuous Improvement When Demand Stagnates" (17 September 2026, 14 minutes).

How often does Automotive Insiders publish?

Automotive Insiders publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 174 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Automotive Insiders?

Booking probability for Automotive Insiders is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Automotive Insiders requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Automotive Insiders's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Automotive Insiders?

The strongest fits for Automotive Insiders are Car & Truck Manufacturing and Auto Parts Manufacturing. Automotive Insiders has a business audience.

About the host

Jason Stein hosts Automotive Insiders, a business podcast with 174 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Automotive Insiders

    When Good Parts Get Blamed: Why Replacement Isn’t Root Cause

    Oct 29, 202611 min

    The part got replaced, and the problem went away, but Warner Norcross + Judd attorney and partner Ashley Racette explains why that doesn’t prove it was the culprit, and how a rushed call on root cause can cost suppliers...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Just in Time Delivery — When it Really Matters

    Oct 22, 202613 min

    When a plant is hours from a line-down, ground freight isn’t an option, and a helicopter might be. Nick McMahon of McMahon Airborne Logistics joins Jason Stein to explain how one phone call puts a part in the air, and...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Driving Continuous Improvement When Demand Stagnates

    Sep 17, 202614 min

    With growth stalled across the automotive supply chain, Redzone President Ken Fisher explains why suppliers can no longer count on rising OEM volume to protect their margins. Ken and host Jason Stein dig into why the...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Is the car itself becoming 'the driver' in court?

    Sep 10, 202615 min

    Jennifer Dukarski of Butzel joins host Jason Stein to break down AI's legal landmines for automotive suppliers — and previews Butzel's September 17 "Ts & Cs Update”

  • Automotive Insiders

    Testing a Powertrain Mix That's in Flux

    Aug 6, 202612 min

    BEV market share has slid from 10% to 6% in just a few quarters; hybrids are picking up the slack, and the regulatory ground keeps shifting under everyone's feet. Ian Smith of UL Solutions joins the program to break...

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    How to Gain Leverage in Negotiations

    Jul 16, 202615 min

    On the latest Automotive Insiders, Matthew Smith, President and CEO of 3C Software, breaks down why suppliers who build their own bottom-up cost model — rather than reacting to whatever number a customer offers — walk...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Unlocking What’s Next in Supplier M&A

    Jul 2, 202616 min

    On the latest Automotive Insiders, Greg Urban of Greenwich Capital breaks down the forces reshaping automotive M&A and what suppliers need to know to prepare for the next wave of deals.

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    Adapting to Automotive's New Production Reality

    Jun 25, 202614 min

    Recorded live at the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Southern Supplier Summit in Greenville, S.C., Jason Stein sits down with Danielle Momany of MEMA OE and Tim Morris of Tohoom to discuss shifting production...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Tariffs, EV Delays and Risk: What Suppliers Need to Know Now

    Jun 11, 202614 min

    Tariffs. EV program delays. Contract disputes. Workforce shortages. For automotive suppliers, the challenges aren't arriving one at a time—they're colliding all at once. Today, we're joined by David DeVine of Butzel to...

  • Automotive Insiders

    How Lucerne is Creating Opportunity in Chaos

    Jun 4, 202617 min

    Tariffs and supply chain disruption aren’t going away—but they can be leveraged. Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Lucerne International, explains how suppliers can unlock cash flow, improve control, and turn volatility into...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Moving from AI Theory to AI Execution

    May 28, 202617 min

    Forget AI hype—most suppliers don’t need smarter tools, they need better workflows. William Crane of OrbAid breaks down why “CLAW” may be the real key to turning AI into results.

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    Solving for Scale with AI

    May 21, 202618 min

    Automotive manufacturers are still managing billions in direct spend through email and spreadsheets. Spencer Penn, co-founder and CEO of Lightsource.ai, explains how aligning engineering, procurement, and suppliers at...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Why Ireland is Full of Opportunity for Suppliers

    May 14, 202613 min

    The next competitive advantage for suppliers may come down to geography. Tony Hayes of IDA Ireland breaks down why Ireland is emerging as a strategic location for automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.

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    How AI is Affecting Risk

    May 7, 202610 min

    Today’s vehicles are as much software platforms as they are machines — and that’s changing everything for suppliers. Partners Vanessa Miller and Nicholas Ellis of Foley & Lardner LLP break down how IP, data, and AI are...

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    Contracts for Today’s Reality

    Apr 30, 202612 min

    Automotive suppliers are facing rising costs, shifting tariffs, and contracts that weren’t built for today’s reality. Foley & Lardner LLP partners Nicholas Ellis and Vanessa Miller explain how suppliers can protect...

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    The Real-World Impact of AI

    Apr 23, 202619 min

    AI in automotive is no longer a concept—it’s a competitive advantage, but only if you know where to apply it. On this episode of Automotive Insiders, Ajay Chawla, CEO of OnTrac AI, breaks down how OEMs, suppliers, and...

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    An Inside View of Supplier M&A and Tariff Reimbursements

    Apr 16, 202618 min

    M&A activity among automotive suppliers is back—but the deals are more complex than ever. With tariff-driven risk and distressed transactions, Jennifer Dudley of Warner Norcross + Judd breaks down what’s really...

  • Automotive Insiders

    Inside the Rivian Story - Part 2

    Apr 2, 202626 min

    Rivian is in scale mode and, in part 2 of our interview, Chief Operations Officer Javier Varela joins Automotive Insiders to describe the landscape for the brand and the market in the future.

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    Inside the Rivian Story - Part 1

    Mar 26, 202621 min

    What does it take to scale an EV startup into a global manufacturer—without losing its DNA? Rivian Chief Operations Officer Javier Varela joins Automotive Insiders for a candid, two-part deep dive into leadership...

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    Finding Real Solutions in Cost Savings

    Mar 12, 202615 min

    Manufacturers have no shortage of cost-saving ideas — the real challenge is execution and proving the financial impact. On this episode of Automotive Insiders, Amarish Kapadia of MiNDCAN explains how the Profit+...

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