Author: Gail Alfar

Gail has a bachelor of art in film/radio/tv and a bachelor of science in nursing She has worked for years caring for all ages of people with many diagnoses in over 5 hospitals and schools around the texas hill country Originally from north dakota, she is now based in austin and writes about sustainable energy for the website she created ‘What’s up Tesla’ and 'What's up Twitter' and maintains her nursing practice

Gail’s Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 91: Your Guide to Visiting Starbase Texas

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Ever wondered how to visit Starbase Texas? Here’s a simple yet impactful way: join the annual Boca Chica Beach cleanup.

The Experience

@BigImpactHumans and I dove into this year’s event, and here’s what unfolded:

  • Community Gathering: The beach was alive with volunteers, all united for a cleaner environment, right in the shadow of Starbase.
  • SpaceX’s Support: Beyond just the cleanup, SpaceX offered lunch, making it a memorable day with a side of space excitement.
  • Learning and Bonding: Insights into marine conservation were shared, turning a cleanup into an educational outing.

Why Attend?

  • Family-Friendly: It’s a perfect blend of family fun and environmental responsibility, with the added thrill of being near space tech.
  • Exclusive Peek: It’s like getting VIP access to Starbase, a rare chance to be close to where space history is being made.

Tune into Podcast 91 on 𝕏 for the full scoop. See you at the beach next year!

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Gail’s Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 90: Conversation with Anthony Gomez of Rocket Ranch

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(Starbase, Texas) I travelled to South Texas to Starbase home of SpaceX to interview both Anthony Gomez and also Jack Beyer. You can see my interview with Jack here.

Anthony Gomez operates Rocket Ranch, which is a welcoming establishment with all the amenities you need for your visit to Starbase, Texas. He’s used of hosting people from around the world who come for launches and also stay for the in-between times. This interview shows the industrious side of him in his fast response to improving the Ranch after a storm.

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Gail’s Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 89: Conversation with Jack Beyer

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(Starbase, Texas) Join me for a conversation with Jack Beyer, Space Photographer with NSF, at Starbase, Texas for my Podcast 89 on 𝕏.

A lot of us see Starship through Jack’s camera lenses. He’s recording history and he explains why.

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A few highlights from our conversation:

We discuss the future, and how we will one day see multiple launchpads in multiple places around the world (11:10) Jack describes Starship and the excitement it brings (13:15). At the close of the interview, I explain that you (the reader of this blog) are invited to Rocket Ranch, to Starbase in general, and it is a great opportunity to see it in the rare early stages that it is in at present.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 88: Conversation with Jason Levin

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(Austin, Texas) Jason Levin accepted my invitation to try out FSD 12.5 for Podcast 88.

During the recording of our conversation in the car (while running Tesla Full Self Driving 12.5), an unexpected car darted out and the Tesla Software prevented an accident in less than a split second. You can see this at 4 minutes, 38 seconds into the podcast.

The episode is dedicated to Elon Musk for saving our lives while on the podcast!

Jason is so much fun to talk to. I hope he’ll return to the podcast again! Here, we talk about NYC subways versus the CyberCab (or “Robotaxi”), Elon Musk’s purchase of X/Twitter. We even touch on voting, Trump, and Harris (oooooh – the forbidden topics) and also the great film “Am I Racist?” Enjoy the podcast, watch only on X.

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Downtown Austin is easy to navigate on Tesla FSD Supervised.

Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 87: FSD to the Austin Salty Donut!

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Relaxing while the car does the stressful driving with Tesla FSD Supervised.

(Austin, Texas)

This charming episode in Model y Saphire is dedicated to the We, Robot Event in LA on 10/10.

If you have any doubts about if Tesla FSD can navigate smoothly around Austin, Texas, then be sure to watch this full podcast. The Salty is the best place to indulge in donuts in Austin, Texas. Hands down they have the best donuts. Please try out their classic Salty when you come to Austin.

Watch the full podcast at this link on X!

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 86: Conversation with Zachary Sisson

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Join us for a great conversation with Zachary Sisson, one of Austin’s most influential people in both advocating for and building mountain bike trails. He shares his insight and encouragement through the voice of sign language interpreter Danny Gong.

You will notice, that, in addition to having an amazing and relaxed conversation, we are also riding in Saphire, my Model Y, running Tesla FSD 12.5.

An interview AND a trip around Austin on FSD.

So, this software allows us to move around the city hands-free. Without this tech, I would not be able to carry on an interview because I would have to be constantly fidgeting with the steering wheel nag (which Tesla has thankfully removed in the 12.5 software releases).

The coming age of abundance.

We’ll discuss mountain biking in Austin, the coming age of abundance, and how advanced engineering is magic! You’ll also love how Saphire took us to Whataburger, and when we did not park and get out, she then navigated right into the drive-through!

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 85: Conversation with Little Humans Big Impact

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Join me for a conversation with the inspiring woman behind the account on X known as Little Humans Big Impact.

We discuss how her account name came about, her experience in Starbase, Texas, and whether we think Elon Musk will spend time in Washington DC if Donald Trump is re-elected president.

Recently, Elon Musk followed and subscribed to her account on the X platform. This is a pretty rare honor, so I ask her about how that felt, and her first reactions.

We also encounter a near-accident in this video and I include the dashcam clip for you.

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Our video is also dedicated to a friend of ours who unexpectedly passed away. Julia Love died way to young. Hers is a celebration of life, and we do honor the great value of life,a dn acknowledge how important it is. I’ll leave you with this great quote,

“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 84: FSD 12.5 is the Calm During Rush Hour

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(Austin) For pod 84 please join me for a drive on surface streets only, on Tesla FSD 12.5 during the most challenging time of day in Austin Texas. Rush-hour.

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A lovely drive at sunset, it is rush hour, and it still feels relaxing!

How much does Tesla FSD cost?

Tesla vehicles can have FSD for $99/month so you will not have to manually drive. Over the course of 5 years, you’ll spend less than $6000. This is a superb choice as you’ll probably own your car for around 5 years and if you purchase FSD in whole, it will cost you $8000.

Disclaimer: of course, these prices I am sharing are as of September 2024. Prices change.

$99/month versus $8000 over the course of 5 year ownership of your Tesla

This video also includes ASS, what is that?

At 16.48 seconds into this podcast, you will have the chance to see Tesla “Actual Smart Summon” work at 10X speed. I sped up the video because it is boring to watch. We perform ASS in a parking lot that is busy and has ample space. As time passes, we will see Tesla improve ASS quite a bit, these are excellent baby steps! As a test, in one of the sessions, I had the car summon to me with the sunshades on and it was a surprise to people who noticed it!

Tesla ASS rounding a corner.
Tesla ASS with the sunshades on.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 83: FSD 12.5.1.3 on drive to Mt. Bonnell

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Pod 83 is a joy to watch.

Once we get on the road, I speed the video up and we’re listening to cyberpunk music because FSD is so futuristic that’s the only sound that works.

Come to the mountain on Tesla FSD v12.5.1.3

Gail Alfar, author. Exclusive to Gail Alfar. All Rights Reserved. My goal as an author and podcaster is to support Tesla (the most American vehicle manufacturer) and Elon Musk in making life better on Earth for humans and becoming a space-fairing civilization.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 82: Experience a Tesla Model X

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It was fun to record pod 82 with a luxury Tesla Model X, this episode also features 6 winning Grok 2 AI images by the famous personality on X @dvorahfr and you will also be treated to seven cool Elon images with the iconic white puffy coat at about 07:50 in the video. Enjoy the ride and the music!

This podcast can be viewed on the X app, click below to view.

Features by the talented AI artist @dvorahfr on X

I invite you to follow this artist from lovely France on X. She will make your heart sing.

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