33 Million Miles to Mars
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsONE37pm is filling you in every day on the latest happenings on Elon Musk. From electric cars rocketing into outer space to the internet buying Musk a pullout couch for his office, this show will make sure to update you daily on what The Musk is up to.
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Never Mind That Whole Going Public Thing
August 27, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBElon informed the stockholders before going to Twitter to announce that he is no longer pursuing taking Tesla private. After pressure from the shareholders and SEC for his unusual way of informing the public about his motives, Elon has decided to keep Tesla public. Elon also gave some updates on Space X / hyper-loop and a science fair (kinda)!
Sleepless in Hawthorne & Repair Anywhere
August 24, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBElon was up all night on Twitter tweeting followers that he wishes he could talk more about what is going on with him and Tesla. Yesterday Tesla announced that they are expanding their mobile service suite which allows repairs outside of their service centers.
Crisis Control & Krispies!
August 23, 2018 16:33 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBTesla is brining on a crisis communication firm to ease shareholders worries, and fix Tesla's image. Also, Elon distracts himself with Rice Krispie cereal... Too bad he won't be sharing his cereal on Instagram.
Elon Quits Instagram & Gives A Tour of the Tesla Plant
August 22, 2018 16:24 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBElon deleted his Instagram account after deciding that the platform was, "too thirsty." Popular YouTube personality Marques Brownlee was given a tour of the Tesla plant and we got a glimpse to how they are made! Oh and a Tesla robot almost ran into Elon!
Thanks for Nothing J.P. Morgan
August 21, 2018 14:27 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBElon makes it clear that he thinks J.P. Morgan's downgrade of Tesla is feeding in to the shorting frenzy, and why he wants to take the company private. Elon also briefly hops on Twitter, and shares photos of his beloved dogs!
Hello Jack & Is Elon Okay!?
August 20, 2018 17:46 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBAfter the explosive New York Times profile, we want to know if Elon okay? I mean, he almost missed his own brother's wedding and is working about 120 hours a week! Tweet #ElonTakeABreak to let him know that it is okay to take a vacation!
Fabulous 50 & Take The Tunnel To The Ball Game
August 17, 2018 18:05 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBWe talk about Elon's birthday, Elon Vs L.A. Traffic, and Azealia Banks claims to have crashed at Elon's house for three days.
Another Tesla Whistle Blower
August 16, 2018 16:39 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBDid Elon break any SEC rules when he tweeted about taking Tesla private again? Nope, just really pissed off Tesla shorters and possibly some share holders! He did however make a snafu when he prematurely tweeted that funding was secured. Either way this whole privately owned Tesla is moving quite fast. Also, another former Tesla employee comes forward trying to claim whistle blowers status, claiming she was forced out when she tried to bring attention to shoddy work and waste in the...
Space X Tour & A Hex On You!
August 15, 2018 18:43 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBJournalists and space reporters receive a full tour of the Space X facility, and Space X technology. Yes, they got to hang out in Space X vessels, and play with their flight simulator! Also, Elon is trolling the trolls with computer code.
Opening Up About Going Private
August 14, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBElon posted a lengthy blog post about why he plans to take Telsa private, the wealth fund that is interested in making that happen, and why of all things he decided to announce it on Twitter. We also talk about Wired magazine's lengthy bio on Elon which he reviewed as, "mostly accurate" which is high praise.
Who Sells Short Shorts? Tesla Sells Short Shorts!
August 13, 2018 19:47 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBElon loves to rub it in the haters' face. Just to piss off the short sellers, Tesla is introducing a new clothing product called Tesla Short Shorts! That plus all the volatility over the last few days in the Tesla stock performance, has gotten the short sellers so mad, they're actually suing Elon. Also, Elon has promised to open source his Tesla security software to the rest of the car industry. The goal is to make future cars as hack proof as Elon thinks Tesla's are.
Let It Drive & A Mom's Take on Ludicrous Mode!
August 10, 2018 16:41 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBElon and Tesla have big plans for automated vehicles, and they might be market ready in the next six months. If you own a Tesla and are looking for an upgrade, you can test drive the fully autonomous automobile for a 14 day trial!
The Aftermath of Tesla Going Private
August 09, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBElon elaborates on taking Tesla private, and how it can help Tesla mature. Elon also lays out a roadmap for what could happen if the company goes private.
Elon Tweets And Tesla Stock Goes Boom
August 08, 2018 21:13 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBElon tweeted that he's considering taking Tesla private again, once the stock reaches $420 per share. This, of course sent the stock skyrocketing. Also, Space X, launched another satellite aboard the Falcon 9 rocket with great success as the boosters returned to Earth!
Space X Is Sending Humans To Space
August 07, 2018 17:40 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBNASA hasn't launched a manned spacecraft to or from the ISS since 2011, but that's about to change. Space X and Boeing will launch manned space ships next year and NASA announced the crew that will be on those launches. Also, Elon relishes as Tesla short sellers stew in the facts that Tesla is doing well across the board. Plus, Elon's tweets were a bit slow only commenting about our place in the universe.
Elon's AI Vs DOTA Elite & Elon Might Show Up On A Podcast!
August 06, 2018 22:09 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBElon warned us about the dangers of artificial intelligence, but now his AI company is taking on e-sports! Open AI (A Musk endeavor) beat a team of veteran DOTA 2 pros two games to one. Also, Musk might make an appearance on a podcast this week!
Elon Is Looking For Game Developers
August 03, 2018 19:14 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBElon took a moment to apologize during the Tesla Q3 earning's call, for his behavior on the last earnings call. It's all good Elon, especially since Tesla's stock price is up since the call. That call was full of interesting information like the autonomous driving chip Tesla is working on to radically upgrade their cars' self driving capabilities. Also, the next Tesla software update is going to have games in the on board computer. Elon is looking for game developers so tweet at him...
Elon Vs Everybody
August 02, 2018 20:27 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBElon Musk is not listening to the nay-sayers about terraforming Mars, and is doubling down on it! Tesla's revenue is up 23% this quarter, and Tesla is putting a classic Atari game in the dashboard!
All You Need Is Two Thermonuclear Warheads
August 01, 2018 20:41 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBElon contradicted the new research released that states there is no technology available today that can properly terraform Mars, stating simply that there is enough CO2 in the ground that can be released into the atmosphere with strategically placed nuclear explosions at the planets North and South Poles. Also, a new leadership role is filled at Tesla as Dave Morton, formerly of Seagate, joins as Chief Accounting Officer. Plus, Solar City, refutes claims that it targeted whistleblow...
We're Living In A Simulation
July 31, 2018 17:13 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBIt's no secret that Elon thinks we're all living in a simulation. He's stated before that he believes there's a one in one billion chance that we weren't all living in a simulation. He recently posted some some cryptic tweets hinting at our existence and the reality we might or might not be living in. Also, a recent report says that Mars might not have attributes that support terraforming with "current" technology. Terraforming is the only way the planet will be able to support huma...
Skynet Without All The Homicidal Tendendcies
July 30, 2018 17:05 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBWe all know Elon has warned that A.I. could possibly take over the world and enslave humanity, a-la a Terminator-like genocide. The irony here is that Tesla cars have some of the most advanced A.I. in their operating system, especially the autopilot, which recently saved a Model 3 driver's life. The owner of the Tesla posted footage online from inside his Model 3 (while in autopilot) swerving and avoiding a collision with another driver who almost ran him off the road. The driver be...
Just How Much Does A Model 3 Cost?
July 27, 2018 20:26 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBOriginally the Tesla Model 3 was touted as an affordable electric sedan set at $35,000. In reality the real deal model starts at $49,000. Elon and Tesla like to factor in gas savings and roughly $8000 in state and federal incentives (most of which are about to expire). The dual motor, all wheel drive performance addition that's getting all the rave reviews starts at $64,000. If you want to get fancy and add 20 inch wheels, a lower suspension and a top speed of 155 mph, it'll cost yo...
Terraforming Mars
July 26, 2018 17:53 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBElon happily tweeted about Nasa's discovery of a large body of water under the South Pole of Mars. He also tweeted about terraforming the red planet with a couple nuclear explosions at the polls. Also, Space X's Falcon 9 Rocket ferried another 10 Iridium satellite's into space and stage one booster set itself down successfully on a drone ship despite winds and rough seas. Plus, Elon proudly touted Tesla's effort to help Samoa transition to all renewable energy with a pair of Tesla p...
The Highway Assassin Dressed In Banana Republic
July 25, 2018 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBWith all the negative Tesla press lately, Elon has to be loving all the positive reviews the Model 3 has been receiving. It's stellar review after stellar review. The most recent one coming from Motor Trends, who called it a "High way assassin dressed in Banana Republic," that "rattles the high performance hierarchy." It really doesn't get much better than that. It is important to mention that all the reviews are for the upgraded, dual motor performance model, but still it is killin...
One Step Forward Two Steps Back
July 25, 2018 00:02 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBIt seems like for every piece of good news Elon gets, it's followed by two pieces of bad news. Tesla's recent production accomplishment of reaching 5000 Model 3's a week has been overshadowed by a leaked memo that revealed the electric car manufacturer has been asking third party suppliers to return money for incomplete projects. Definitely not a good sign for investors. However, Elon clarified the situation with a tweet that basically said none of that refunded money will actually ...
The Magnificent Rainbow Farting Spaceship
July 23, 2018 17:13 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBElon got some good news from an unexpected source by way of a glowing review from Pulitzer-Prize winning automotive journalist Dan Neil, who called the Model 3 "a magnificent little rainbow farting spaceship." Elon of course retweeted it, but that didn't last because Dan deleted his Twitter account after an eruption of hate from Twitter since Dan's review was of the 78k upgraded model, not the 35k base model most Tesla drivers order. Also, remember the upset pottery artist who accus...
Are Tesla Customers Losing Their Patience?
July 20, 2018 15:46 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBThere are hundreds of thousands of Tesla customers still waiting on their Model 3's to arrive and as tax credits expire, and production delays pop up, people's patience is wearing thin. According to an analyst at Needham and Company, 1 in 4 Tesla customers are canceling their orders and forfeiting their $1000 deposit and that cancelations are outnumbering new orders. A Tesla spokesperson responded refuting those claims boasting wait times have dropped and orders are increasing. ...
Elon Apologizes
July 19, 2018 18:31 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBIt's no secret Elon has been in some hot water lately over his comment on Twitter, where he called one of the divers involved in rescuing the young soccer team from drowning in a cave in Thailand, a pedo(phile). It got so bad that Elon received requests especially from Tesla investors to apologize and stay off Twitter. He ignored one of those requests and obliged another when he responded via Twitter and made a statement taking responsibility for his actions and apologized to Verno...
Elon Musk, The Master Marketer
July 18, 2018 14:59 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBMost major companies spend millions on marketing their products. Not Elon Musk. Can you remember ever seeing an ad on TV for Tesla, Space X or the Boring Company? Neither can we. This is how Elon markets and how he builds buzz around his companies and their products. He saves millions in advertising dollars by using social media, utilizing his Twitter account to deliver headline like tweets that excite and inspire. There's no doubt he is one of the best CEO marketers in the world. T...
Twitter Trouble
July 17, 2018 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBIt's no secret that Elon loves communicating via Twitter. It's both an amazing direct line to him and also the reason he sometimes gets into trouble. He is quick to respond to both those asking for help and those hating on him and his projects pretty regularly. For God's sake the guy committed and actually backed his commitments to helping both the young soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand AND to solving the water contamination problem in Flint, MI...all in the span of 72 hour...
Magic And Politics
July 16, 2018 21:49 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBIt's always a fun weekend when Elon tweets about magic and takes on haters all at once. First it was a tweet about a grimoire, some sort of book of magic, where Elon said he joined a fellowship. Then one of the rescue divers, Vern Unsworth involved in the young Thai Soccer team rescue called Elon's attempt to help a "PR stunt" and that there's no way the custom mini-sub designed in 24 hours would have worked. Elon responded that he didn't decide to help until a rescue diver tragical...
Elon's Tunnels Are Different
July 14, 2018 04:15 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBIt's just a hop, skip and a jump to China from Thailand, which is where Elon has been for the last few days meeting with the team that will help build the Tesla factory in Shanghai. Musk is also full on in the Flint Michigan water improvement project. There's talk of installing new water filtration systems in people's homes affected by the contamination. Plus, some details about The Boring Companies process of digging under LA and Chicago fo the proposed Hyperloop system. Digging tu...
Elon Pledges To Fix Flint's Water Contamination Problem
July 12, 2018 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBSomeone Tweeted at Elon and asked if he could direct his attention to fixing the contaminated water supply of Flint Michigan. Elon responded that he's actually already been working on that, and pledged to fund fixing the water supply of any house in Flint that has contamination above FDA levels. Could Elon be stepping onto a slipper slope in trying to save everyone? As much as we love hearing Elon solve the world's various problems and save everyone, it makes us wonder is the modern...
Tesla Heading to China
July 11, 2018 17:03 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBEven though Elon's mini-rescue sub never got used to save the boys in Thailand, he tweeted possible uses for this amazing device designed by engineers of Space X, The Boring Company and Tesla. Also, Elon just signed an agreement with the Chinese government to build a plant in China that will produce 500,000 Tesla's a year for the Chinese consumers. Plus a story on techguide.com.au that discusses the devotion to Elon and Tesla, stating Tesla is a movement, and that it's more than jus...
Elon Is Winning
July 10, 2018 15:14 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBAs the last remaining young soccer player emerged from their 3 week entrapment in the underground cave in Northern Thailand, The rescue sub Elon sent to help in the extraction effort sat dormant and was not used. However, it does not diminish the effort he and his engineers put forth to save these young lives. It's just another example at how the efforts of one man can help people around the world. Many times Elon's exchange with the media may seem like it sheds light on more issues...
Elon Sends Help to Thailand
July 09, 2018 15:29 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBAs the world watches to hear the fate of the twelve young soccer players trapped with their coach in a flooded cave system on northern Thailand, Elon tasked engineers from both The Boring Company and Space X to design something that can help. They answered with a one person submarine like tube that can carry the boys one by one to safety. There's no time to lose as the area is due for more flooding and already one rescue diver has died trying to save the boys. Elon has been methodic...
Elon's Twitter War
July 06, 2018 18:32 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBElon got into it on Twitter with a reporter who he accused of publishing false stories about Tesla. Accusations of paying sources, insider corporate espionage and more were tossed around the twitter-verse and it got heated. Also, it seems the entire country of Norway is annoyed with Tesla due to the fact that the demand for service facilities overtaking the supply. Elon responded that help is on the way as soon as the Norwegian government approves. Plus, Elon shows up all over pop c...
The Musical Tastes Of Elon Musk
July 05, 2018 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBElon reveals his musical tastes in some interesting tweets about K-Pop and a tweet about the Insane Clown Posse makes us think he's a fan. Also, someone asked Elon to save the soccer team trapped in a cave in norther Thailand, he gave full confidence in the Thai government, and offered assistance if there was need.
Tiny Teslas
July 04, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBTesla cuts some redundancies in their production tests in order to stream line the manufacturing process, who needs brake tests and extra welds??? Also, Radio Flyer (yes, the one that produces the little red wagons for kids) is producing tiny Model S's for kids and donating them to sick children, and asked Elon for help. Our hero responds with a promise to help. Plus, apparently car insurance coverage for a Tesla is double any other car??? Don't worry Elon is investigating!
"Seven Thousand Cars, Seven Days"
July 03, 2018 15:06 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBTesla reached a milestone as they hit their goal of manufacturing five thousand Model 3's a week. Many misunderstood Elon's tweet of "7000 cars, 7 days" to mean 7000 Model 3's a week. In actuality it was 5000 Model 3's and 2000 other Tesla models. Expect a gloating earnings report in August. Space X added more good news for Elon after the Dragon Cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS to begin it's one month stay to eventually bring back finished experiments to Earth. ...
Find A Way Or Make A Way
July 02, 2018 15:52 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBElon gave the NY Times and Wall Street Journal Tesla plant tours to prove that worker safety is #1 on his list at Tesla assembly lines. It's still a bit early to tell but reports say Tesla is close to hitting the 5k Model 3 a week goal of production. On the Space X front, the 15th mission to re-supply the international space station went off without a hitch! Finally, Elon tweets "Excession" with a link to a quote by Arthur C Clarke "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indisting...
Happy [Belated] Birthday Elon!
June 29, 2018 20:42 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBYesterday Elon turned 47, and is not taking much time off to enjoy his cake. Elon is bullish on making sure the Tesla Model 3 meets demands and he let investors know that with a signature cheeky tweet. Also, the farting unicorn controversy continues!
Drama Over Farting Unicorns
June 28, 2018 15:32 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBUnbeknownst to Elon, Tesla's development team used an illustration of a unicorn farting in the logo design of the Tesla touchpad, a hidden app in the Tesla software that allows colorful illustrations. Now that artist wants to get paid. Elon dismissed his request and replied he should be happy with the attention he's getting and sales of that sculpture are up. Also, Elon explains more about the Tesla pickup truck, boasting the cabin will be big enough to fit Andre The Giant! Plus, Sp...
Elon Musk's School For Young Gifted Geniuses
June 27, 2018 15:52 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBIs it really any surprise that Elon Musk is running his own Hogwarts-Like school for future genius entrepreneurs? Based out of the Space X facility, Ad Astra has no grades, no structured learning and robotics and flame throwers are in the curriculum. Where can we sign up? Also, Elon defends Tesla's exemplary LGBTQ's index rating on twitter and shuts down haters by telling them not to "buy our cars" if they don't like the recent Pride tweets by Tesla. Plus, Elon asks his followers wh...
Elon Beyond Thunder Dome
June 26, 2018 05:48 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBElon Tweets the new Tesla Semi in full Mad Max form to promote the "Mad Max Blind Spot Mode" in the upcoming vehicle. Also, Elon waxes poetic about the future of the Earth and his thoughts on climate change, and how mankind might be the only species in the universe. He lightly touches on the border issue and his distrust of the media.
Summon My Tesla!!!
June 25, 2018 14:51 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBWhat comes with the purchase of a Tesla? Other than the bragging rights that you own a Tesla? You also get a free guided tour of the Tesla plant. Lately Elon has been talking about expanding the tour to what he says is the "3rd largest building by footprint on Earth." Also, get ready to summon your Tesla to come pick you up. That's according to recent new footage Tesla shared displaying the summon feature in full effect!" Space X fans will be happy to know the Falcon 9 rocket just p...
Mars Isn't Red?
June 22, 2018 15:50 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBElon welcomes Golden State Warriors Draymond Green to the Tesla factory Also, Nasa shares images from Mars that show blue sand dunes and Elon makes a connection to Dune. Plus, Mama May Musk shares a family picture of her and the kids from back in the day. Finally, beware of fake Elon accounts there are a lot of them and they disseminate fake news!
A Saboteur Is Caught
June 21, 2018 06:09 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBBreaking news from Tesla as Elon comments via twitter about a saboteur who is caught stealing data and sharing it with third parties and more. Also, video footage of the all new Tesla Semi is released and it does not disappoint. Plus, Space X stress tests the all new Crew Dragon space shuttle to make sure it can handle extreme temperatures and pressure before it can be cleared for launch.
Elon Get's Political and Settles the Star Wars/Star Trek Debate
June 20, 2018 15:16 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBWithout getting too specific Elon takes a side regarding the current immigration situation at the border. He also shows pride and support for his Tesla crew and what they've currently accomplished. Plus, there's a bit less activity on social media between Elon and his girlfriend Grimes even though she still popped up on her own. Finally, the Musk calls out his favorite Sci-Fi movie of all time.
Elon Takes a Break...From Twitter
June 19, 2018 17:04 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBElon get's into a lot of trouble because of his tweets, so he took advice from a fan and went silent on Twitter for a while. Also, claims that Tesla's stock is shorted and Elon accusers get schooled. Plus, a strange bitcoin contest, giveaway or maybe a prank has been mentioned by Elon multiple times and it's causing some confusion.