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Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 149: Robotaxi for the Nights You Want German Beer AND Midnight Churros

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Welcome to Ep 149, where we’ll do a few cruises around Austin for night eats via Robotaxi. We’ll start with a Whole Foods pickup → Koko’s Bavarian brews → San Ginés churros.

No parking drama, just seamless autonomy with friends. Jump to 00:51 for “Start Ride” or 1:08 for beer hall arrival.

At 00:10, Whole Foods start—Robotaxi on the way!

Night Hop Breakdown

Kicked off at Whole Foods, a legendary Austin grocery store, summoned white Model Y (quick wait). Smooth ride to Koko’s Bavarian—festive lights, sausages, beers and a Christmas Market. Hopped to Chocolatería San Ginés for midnight churros by the fireside—flawless nav through traffic.

Friends along for laughs; interiors spotless, and of course, the Robotaxi visualization is in gold!

At 2:29, churro delight—Robotaxi nails the drops.

Tech Takeaways

  • Autonomy Wins: Effortless urban hops; handles night crowds, turns perfectly.
  • Convenience Perks: Door-to-door, no parking hunts—ideal for multi-stop nights.
  • Fleet Fresh: Clean rides, intuitive screens; music syncs fun.
  • Night Mode: Solid low-light performance, safe pulls.
  • Abundance Vibes: Affordable, fun freedom.

Catch the full tour on X—fast-forward to 01:30 for ride views or 05:00 for wrap-up and this itme, there’s BONUS content at the end feat. the 2025 Tesla Shareholder’s Meeting!

—Gail

At the Royal Blue Grocery in East Ausitn

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 148: Robotaxi for the Nights You DON’T Want to Drive (or Park)

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Welcome back to my podcast blog! Ep 148 hops through Austin’s night scene via Robotaxi: We hit De Nada tacos → 456 cocktails → Texas BBQ. No driving, no parking—pure autonomy bliss. There’s also bonus content at the end of the video – you’ll come inside the Giga Texas factory lobby to see what is featured for tour groups. 

Little mishap: We bought a special bottle of wine at the Royal Blue Grocery in East Austin, and accidentally left it at the Grocery. When we hopped into our Robotaxi we forgot about it. Later that night, we suddenly remembered it, so about an hour later we had our Model Y bring us back to Royal Blue... and the wine was still, there, on the patio, outside, no one had taken it!

I hope you’ll imagine you are here with me in the video for seamless rides, spotless interiors, and night vibes; jump to 00:31 where a human thanks the robotaxi (without realizing its a robot!) and 00:45 for driverless confirmation or 04:01 for a perfect pull-up to 456, and watch it drift off into the Austin night!

Night Out Breakdown

Kicked off at Rudy’s with Grace Alfar, summoning a white Model Y Robotaxi. Immaculate inside, sunset in Austin to De Nada for tacos. Quick hop to 456 for cocktails—handled traffic cones, crowds flawlessly.

BBQ finale via blue Robotaxi; navigated night streets, precise stops. Total freedom from parking hunts.

At 05:02, wrapping the night in a blue beauty (see below) —flawless rides all evening.

Tech Takeaways

  • Effortless Autonomy: Driverless perfection; smooth urban navigation, cones, turns.
  • Interior Vibes: Clean, spacious; music syncing for fun rides.
  • No-Park Perks: Drop-offs at doors—ideal for bar hops, events.
  • Fleet Variety: White, blue models; quick summons, reliable.
  • Night Handling: Excellent in low light, traffic; safer than manual.

Catch the full adventure on X—fast-forward to 00:08 for ride start or 04:54 for night highlights.

—Gail

OUR LAST RIDE OF THE NIGHT…

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 147: Austin Night Vibes – Three Robotaxi Rides Unlocked!

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Ep 147 dives into fresh Robotaxi access in Austin—three rides: Blue (00:15, $5/4mi), Red (05:22, $1.76/0.76mi), Liquid Silver (07:53, $5.25/4.25mi). Total: 9.01mi for $12.01 ($1.33/mi). Ride-along footage covers city tours, clean interiors, and seamless autonomy. Jump to 00:46 for spa-like vibes or 06:26 for dead-end mastery.

Video of Ep 147 Robotaxi rides

At 00:23, greeting the blue star with white roses—first time!

Night Ride Breakdown

Started at Central Market area in Austin, summoned blue Robotaxi (26min wait). Immaculate, spa-scented interior. Cruised 6th St (Dirty 6th), Christmas bars, and pulled over smoothly. Hit Skip Jack for oysters—small portions, but vibe on point.

Quick red hop (6min wait) to next spot. Black seats, stunning red exterior. Handled dead-end turnaround flawlessly—better than human drivers.

Final silver ride (14min wait) to burgers. Best yet, effortless navigation.

At 06:29, challenge accepted: Robotaxi nails the dead-end escape.

Tech Takeaways

  • Pricing Efficiency: $1.25/mi (blue), $2.32/mi (red, short hop), $1.24/mi (silver). Dynamic fares beat parking hassles.
  • Interior Quality: Spotless, black seats in newer fleet; feels like a luxury spa.
  • Autonomy Highlights: Gold trail viz, pull-over on demand (may loop blocks), urban handling (6th St crowds, dead ends).
  • Tourist Perks: No parking stress—perfect for Austin explorers.
  • Totals: 9.01mi, $12.01—affordable abundance.

Catch the full rides on X—fast-forward to 00:27 for rose gifting or 07:22 for fleet praise.

—Gail

I rolled up to Giga Texas for the 2025 meeting—shuttles buzzing, fans everywhere, food trucks, and Superchargers powered by Cybertrucks. Streamed it all live from the grounds, capturing the energy as shareholders approved big moves like Musk's comp package.

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 146: Inside Tesla’s 2025 Shareholder Meeting at Giga Texas!

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Episode 146 takes you into Giga Texas during the epic 2025 shareholder meeting—we start on the Tesla bus ride, and there is so much to see. We’ll sign the shareholder banner, watch Optimus demos, and even hear Elon talking (we’ll sit in the front row — even if it is off to the side). Watch the video for the full tour, especially the Optimus dexterity at 03:13 and Elon’s humane robot policing talk at 08:14.

At 03:13 in the livestream, Optimus shows off insane hand dexterity!

Live from Giga Texas: NOT a boring Shareholder Meeting

I rolled up to Giga Texas for the 2025 meeting—shuttles buzzing, fans everywhere, food trucks, and Superchargers powered by Cybertrucks. Streamed it all live from the grounds, capturing the energy as shareholders approved big moves like Musk's comp package.
Giga Texas 2025 meeting.

I rolled up to Giga Texas for the 2025 meeting—shuttles buzzing, fans everywhere, food trucks powered by Cybertrucks. I attempted to capture the energy as shareholders overwhelmingly approved Elon’s comp package.

Tour Highlights

The real magic starts early: the massive Tesla AI data center (01:08), symbolic “Fork in the Road” (01:48), signing @TeslaBoomerMama’s banner (02:28), Model Y self drives right off the assembly line (02:38), solar + battery setups (03:36), lithium refinery progress (04:03), and Cybertruck power demos (06:20).

Showstopper at 08:14—Elon on humane Optimus police bots in a post-scarcity world: preventive, ethical, no jails needed.

Wraps with golden farewell (09:15) and approvals.

At 08:14 in the livestream, Elon envisions Optimus as compassionate enforcers—game-changer for humanity!

Tech Takeaways

  • Giga Data Center : Huge AI training clusters; billions in compute for Optimus.
  • Optimus Dexterity : Advanced hands for fine tasks; scale to $20K units, safer than humans, abundance potential.
  • Sustainable Stack : Solar, batteries, lithium refinery—full vertical integration.
  • Cybertruck Utility : On-site power and charging demos.
  • Shareholder Wins : Strong votes for Musk package, xAI ties, directors, equity plan.

Catch the full ep on X—fast-forward to 03:13 for Optimus hand magic or 08:14 for a small part of the visionary talk.

—Gail

Exploring Austin in Robotaxi: Episode 145 – Check out Nixta Taqueria and Techo Mezcaleria

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In the latest installment of Gail’s Podcast, we dive into the real-world performance of Tesla’s Robotaxi during an evening of trying out newly opened spots in the heart of the city. Recorded on November 5, 2025, this episode captures three autonomous rides that prove the tech’s reliability under pressure. Despite bustling streets and peak-hour chaos, every trip was smooth, spotless, and stress-free.

Ride One: Seamless Pickup and Navigation

The adventure kicks off with a quick summon from a residential spot. The Robotaxi arrives promptly, gliding through local neighborhoods with precise lane handling. Visuals show the FSD interface plotting a 19-minute route, avoiding parked cars and pedestrians effortlessly. No interventions needed – just chill vibes as we head to Nixta Taqueria, a brand new local place to eat great food.

A Perfect Robotaxi Ride: Tackling Traffic and Turns

Mid-episode, we tackle denser urban flow. Clips highlight the vehicle’s adaptive speed in stop-and-go conditions, with the dash screen displaying real-time decisions. A highlight: navigating a busy intersection at dusk, where the system anticipates a merging van flawlessly. Clean interior and quiet operation make it feel like a personal chauffeur, even amid honking horns and streetlights.

We emerge into the streets of Austin to visit newly opened Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar, at 2201 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722.

There is no better way to explore the city of Austin in celebration of its people and food, than by Robotaxi. It is the cheapest and safest way to go.

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 144: Experiencing V 14 Autonomy with Lightning-Fast Parking!

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Hey Tesla Autonomy fans, Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 144 is a live X broadcast from my Tesla Model 3, showcasing the jaw-dropping power of FSD V 14. Jump into the video (linked on X) for the full ride—especially the parking magic at 6:15. Here’s the scoop: blazing autonomy, Mad Max mode to County Line BBQ, and why this is going to change everything.

At 6:15 in the livesream, V 14 backs into the perfect parking spot!

Live Ride: Austin to BBQ

I set up Livestreaming in X in my Model 3 in Austin, and began cruising to County Line BBQ. FSD 14’s neural nets are better than ever—smooth merges, sharp lane switches, zero fuss. We flipped to Mad Max mode for that bold, Texas vibe, slicing through traffic with safe precision.

What I thought was a disadvantage (I’m currently unable to upload any videos to X) turned into something fun and also fast, I have no post production editing to do for this pod, as livestream’s are what they are!

Mad Max Parking Heroics

The showstopper hits at 6:15 in the livestream—FSD 14 in Mad Max mode spots a tight parking space at County Line BBQ and nails it. Lightning-fast, the Model 3 locks onto the spot, reverses, and backs in with surgical speed, inches from perfection. No hesitation, no corrections—just pure AI brilliance parking faster than any human could. This moment had me floored, and I was thinking how wild it is to experience this. This that will one day be normal. Steps away from BBQ heaven, I truly love Tesla, Texas, AND BBQ!

At 6:15 in the livesream, V 14 backs into the perfect parking spot!

Tech Takeaways

  • FSD Elite: V14’s end-to-end learning makes Mad Max a parking wizard—safe, swift, stunning.
  • Autonomy Freedom: Hands-free rides like this redefine travel.
  • Live Buzz: The broadcast captures the thrill—6:15 is your must-see.

Catch the live ep on X and fast-forward to 6:15 for that parking flex.

—Gail

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 139: Robotaxi to Sushi by Scratch (across from Driskill Hotel) & Seamless Austin Cruise

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Welcome back! This is Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 139 captures a smooth Robotaxi run to Sushi by Scratch near the Driskill Hotel, plus an Austin cruise where we spot another Robotaxi ahead. The X video (about 8 minutes) dives into safety, security, and affordability chats. Here’s the quick breakdown for you busy engineers.

The Summon and Cruise

Started with a Robotaxi summon for a seamless downtown Austin glide. FSD handled traffic like a pro—precise merges, no hesitations. Spotted another Robotaxi leading the way, highlighting Tesla’s growing fleet presence. Perfect demo of network effects in action.

Sushi Stop and Vibes

Dropped off across from the historic Driskill Hotel at Sushi by Scratch. Quick, curbside precision parking let us jump straight into the meal. Chatted on the ride about Robotaxi’s edge: Top-tier safety via AI sensors, secure Bluetooth access, and unbeatable affordability—no tips needed, total for THREE rides just $11.53.

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 139: Robotaxi to Sushi by Scratch (across from Driskill Hotel)

Tech Takeaways

  • Safety & Security: AI owns edge cases, Bluetooth locks add peace of mind.
  • Affordability Win: Low cost, high convenience—beats traditional rideshares.
  • Fleet Future: Spotting peers shows scalability; autonomy’s here.

Catch the ep on X. What will happen to Lyft and Uber when people have the choice on a wide basis to save up to 75% on ride costs consistently?

—Gail

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 138: Tesla Robotaxi Austin Autonomous Rollout Elon Musk Q2 Earnings Insights

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Hey Tesla supporters, this is Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 138 pairs Elon Musk’s Q2 earnings highlights with real Austin Robotaxi footage.

The X video (under 7 minutes) is packed—check it for the full audio and drives. Here’s the breakdown: rollout wins, regulatory pushes, and autonomy’s edge.

Key Rollout Updates

Elon details Robotaxi’s Austin launch: Unsupervised rides for paying customers, no driver needed. Service area’s expanding fast—bigger than competitors, with more growth in weeks. Footage shows Model Ys navigating urban streets, parking, and night drives flawlessly.

Expansion and Regs

Permissions pending for Bay Area, Nevada, Arizona, Florida. Goal: Cover half US population with autonomous hailing by year-end, safety first. Europe and China FSD approvals incoming—expect sales spikes once supervised mode unlocks.

Robotaxi App is elegant and beautiful to use.

Sales and Tech Edge

Model Y tops global charts, even without full autonomy. Supervised FSD’s a huge draw; production lags Robotaxi AI but catching up soon. Loosening driver attention rules will fix odd disengagements, boosting safety.

Tech Takeaways

  • Hyper Growth: Fleet ops scaling exponentially.
  • Global Push: Regs unlocking Europe/China demand.
  • AI Polish: Step-change improvements ahead for all users.

Watch on X for Austin vibes and Elon’s full take. Thoughts on rollout? Comment below. Next: Cyber updates. Stay electric!

—Gail

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 137: Cybertruck Tour & Robotaxi Ride with Aaron Cash in Austin

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Hey Tesla FSD fans, Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 137 features Aaron Cash, founder of ABetterTheater and Tesla enthusiast, showcasing his over the top Cybertruck and joining me for a Robotaxi cruise in Austin. The X video (20 minutes, pure Cyber magic) is a must-watch. This post breaks down the tech, vibes, and why this ride-along is significant. Let’s watch!

Cybertruck Tour: Rugged Innovation Unleashed

We kicked off near Five Guys Burgers in Northwest Austin—no Giga Texas lot here. Aaron walked us through his Cybertruck, its stainless steel exoskeleton wrapped in matte black. Inside: a cavernous vault bed with power outlets, adaptive air suspension smoothing bumps, and steer-by-wire making tight turns a breeze. He explains Instant camper mode, which I mistakenly thought were solar panels on top of the truck! Note: The 48V system cuts wiring by 70%, boosting efficiency. Aaron’s take—500+ mile range, 11,000-lb towing—had me sold.

Cybertruck Tour & Robotaxi Ride with Aaron Cash in Austin

Robotaxi Run: Austin Autonomy in Action

We swapped to a white Model Y Robotaxi near Planet Fitness. It glided through Northwest Austin’s evening traffic—flawless merges, pedestrian dodges. Aaron and I chatted rollout: Elon’s fleet vision, cars earning, all while the Robotaxi took on the streets of Austin during rush hour with NO problems! Bonus: Aaron geeked out on his ABetterTheater app, an easy to use hub for streaming Netflix, YouTube, and Tesla tools right from the car’s screen—check it at members.abettertheater.com for seamless in-ride entertainment.

Tech Takeaways

  • Cybertruck Power: Built tough, wired smart—perfect for anyone ready to push the limits.
  • Robotaxi Flow: Very low cost rides maximize focus, minimize stress.
  • Aaron’s Vision: Autonomy’s close, and Tesla’s leading the way!
Cybertruck Tour & Robotaxi Ride with Aaron Cash in Austin

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 136: First Public Robotaxi Freeway Ride in Austin

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Hey tech enthusiasts, Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 136 captures a historic Sept 1 ride—our first public Robotaxi freeway cruise in Austin. The X video’s a must-see (under 5 minutes). Here’s the breakdown: tech, sunset vibes, and why this changes everything.

The Launch: Freeway Bound

Summoned a Model Y from central Austin, aiming for I-35. With a safety monitor aboard, the car merged onto the freeway like a seasoned pro—smooth acceleration, perfect lane discipline. FSD’s end-to-end AI predicted traffic flow, weaving past semis with ease. This ride came as a complete surprise to me, I expected a streets only Robotaxi, so when it hopped up onto the freeway, I was elated!

Sunset Cruise: Visual and Tech Win

Cruising north, the car handled lane switches and construction zones flawlessly. Then, the sunset stole the show—orange and purple painting the sky. No gripping the wheel, just soaking it in. Exiting toward downtown, it took a scenic bridge route over Lady Bird Lake. Zero interventions, pure chill.

Back to Base: City Street Mastery

Summoned another Robotaxi for the return. Surface streets? Handled—potholes dodged, lights synced. City lights flickered as we cruised Rainey Street. This is FSD Supervised evolving into Robotaxi’s core.

Tech Takeaways

  • Highway Ready: Safe, confident merges and exits.
  • Scalable Future: Fleet data refines every mile, hinting at mass rollout.
  • Stress-Free Joy: Sunset rides without distraction—game on.