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Bed Talk: Conversations from the Back of a Rivian

Bed Talk: Conversations from the Back of a Rivian

by Michael Kantorski

Automotive Hobbies

Season 1

Recap of Rivian Events in 2025

We discuss our recent trips related to Rivian; referral trip, autonomy and AI day, Waymos, Tesla!

Episode 11: Meredith discusses her first solo roadtrip with the R1S.

This week, Meredith takes us through her very first solo road trip in the Rivian R1S! Starting in Boston, she made her way down to Connecticut, then over to New York and back home again. Along the way she charged up at a hotel and even tested out the Rivian Adventure Network. We dive into how the trip went, what worked, and what she learned from the whole experience.

Episode 10: 1 Year with My Rivian R1T: What I Love, What I’d Change and more

It’s been ONE YEAR with my Rivian R1T — here’s an interview of my thoughts and what I've learned. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the highs, lows, and surprises after 365 days of ownership. Plus, we rank the best Rivian rims and tires (some of these might surprise you), and… I’ve officially launched my brand-new website!

Episode 9: Software update 2025.26, R4 and R5 confirmed, and more

We’re talking all things Rivian this week— We discuss some hidden software updates in 2025.26, RJ spills the beans on R4, R5, and potentially R6 and plenty more!

Episode 8: Rivian Spaces in California, Talking with Brian Gase

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—Checking out Rivian's Laguna and Venice spaces, chatting with Brian Gase about the new Gen 2 Quad motor and future software hints that may come sometime down the road.

Episode 7: Google Maps, Apple CarPlay, EV Federal Tax Incentive

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—Rivian gets google map integration, we discuss if we would prefer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and we discuss the end of the federal EV incentives towards leasing a vehicle and much more.

Episode 6: Updated Rivian Model Year 2026, Gen 2 Quad Motor, and a discussion about Rivian's Audio

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—specifically, what is new with Rivian's updated model year 2026, the release of Gen 2 quad, and we discuss our experience with our R1S audio, and some results per testing of Rivian's audio engineer.

Episode 5: Software update 2025.18 and the barriers to EV charging

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—specifically, what is coming to your Rivian R1T and R1S in software update 2025.18. We also discuss the barriers to EV charging.

Episode 4: Comparing R1S to R1T, Naming our R1S

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—specifically, what it is like to own both a Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S, We also discuss if Meredith has named her R1S. Come hand out with use.

Episode 3: Autonomy, AI, and the Future of Rivian

We’re talking all things Rivian this week—specifically, how the company is gearing up for the future with advancements in autonomy, artificial intelligence, and smarter vehicle systems. Will hands-off driving become the new normal? Can Rivian pull it off? Let’s get into it.

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