Category: Gail’s Tesla Podcast

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep 154: Robotaxi Ride in Austin – Interview & Waiting Scenario

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Hey Tesla fans! Episode 154 dives into my real Robotaxi experience in Austin, complete with a quick interview and the nitty-gritty of a waiting scenario during the ride. We explore how the system handles delays seamlessly, including on-screen support that pops up right when needed. It’s a peek at the future of autonomous rides—smooth, patient, and user-friendly, even in busy city traffic.

The episode blends chat and action: Starting with an insightful interview on Robotaxi tech, then shifting to the actual drive where we encounter a wait behind vehicles. Loved seeing the support interface kick in without any fuss!

Jump to 1:02 for the quick interview, 4:05 for the waiting scenario vibes, and 5:46 for the support screen appearance. This ride highlights Tesla’s progress in making autonomy feel natural and reliable.

Catch the full Robotaxi tour on X: Watch here — fast-forward to the support moment for that “aha” tech demo.

On to more autonomous adventures!

—Gail

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep 153: Cruising Austin into 2026 – Happy New Year!

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Hey Tesla lovers! Kicking off the year with Episode 153, where we cruise autonomously around Austin on FSD, welcoming 2026 with hands-free magic. No interventions needed as the Tesla glides through downtown streets, past iconic landmarks, and under those beautiful city lights—pure effortless joy to start the new year.

The drive loops the heart of Austin: from bustling intersections and the skyline at dusk to serene bridges and festive spots still glowing from the holidays. It’s all about that seamless autonomy, handling traffic, turns, and vibes like a champ. Loved chatting about the future while the car does the work!

This short ep (under 3 minutes) captures the excitement of Tesla tech ringing in abundance for 2026. Whether it’s navigating past cyclists or admiring the Capitol, FSD makes every ride feel celebratory.

Catch the full New Year’s cruise on X: Watch here — jump in for the skyline views or holiday light remnants.

Here’s to autonomous adventures ahead!

—Gail

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep. 152: Floating Through Austin on FSD v14 – Sour Duck, JuiceLand & Night Drive

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Hey Tesla enthusiasts! Episode 152 takes us on a dreamy night out in Austin, where FSD v14 made everything feel like floating on air. We hit up Sour Duck Market, Butter Half, and JuiceLand for some local flavors, followed by an epic full-city cruise under the night lights. Hands-off the whole way with zero interventions—FSD v14 is incredibly smooth, handling turns, traffic, and vibes like a true pro.

The route was a perfect Austin loop: Sour Duck for fresh market goodies → JuiceLand for refreshing sips → Butter Half for that quirky stop → wrapping with a mesmerizing drive through the glowing city. Loved how the autonomy let me just enjoy the scenery and chat about the future!

Jump to 2:44 for Sour Duck Market arrival, or 3:08 for JuiceLand vibes. At 5:56, it’s Butter Half time, then 6:20 for the stunning city at night views. This drive shows FSD v14’s next-level confidence in real-world scenarios.

Episodes like this remind me why Tesla’s tech is paving the way to abundance—effortless, fun, and reliable.

Catch the full floating tour on X: Watch here — fast-forward to your favorite stops for the action.

Smooth rides ahead!

—Gail

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep 151: Rainy Austin FSD v14 Adventure – Burgers, Robotaxi & Downtown Cruise

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Hey Tesla fans! Episode 151 is all about embracing the rain in Austin with FSD v14 proving it’s a champ on wet roads. We kicked off a cozy night out: grabbing Dai Due burgers, chatting Robotaxi dreams, visiting Mama, spotting AVs in the wild, and cruising misty downtown streets. Zero interventions—FSD handled the slick conditions like a pro, making the whole adventure feel effortless and fun.

The route was pure Austin magic in the rain: Dai Due for those juicy burgers → deep dives into Robotaxi updates → a heartwarming stop at Mama’s → eagle-eye AV sightings → wrapping with a serene downtown drive amid the mist. Loved how the city lights reflected on the rainy pavement!

Jump to 1:20 for Dai Due burger vibes, or 2:24 for Robotaxi talk. At 3:45, it’s Mama time ❤️, then 4:45 for spotting AVs, and 5:16 for that epic downtown rain cruise. FSD v14 nailed every turn, even with puddles and traffic!

This ep captures why Tesla autonomy shines in real-world weather—turning a drizzly evening into an abundant joyride. Rain or shine, we’re closer to that future!

Catch the full rainy tour on X: Watch here — fast-forward to your fave moments for the visuals.

Onward to more adventures!

Gail’s Tesla Podcast Ep 150: Happy Birthday to Me – Robotaxi Overbooked, So My Own Tesla Became the VIP Chauffeur (Pasta Bar → Alan’s Boots → Dance Floor)

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Welcome to Ep 150, a special birthday edition where plans shifted but Tesla delivered big time! Robotaxi got overbooked for my big night out in Austin, so I summoned my own Tesla instead—and it stepped up as the ultimate VIP chauffeur. No waiting, no hassle, just pure autonomy turning a potential snag into birthday perfection.

We cruised effortlessly: Pasta Bar for a delicious dinner start → Alan’s Boots for some classic Austin shopping fun → straight to the dance floor for the perfect nightcap. Zero interventions, smooth night driving, and all the freedom to celebrate without thinking about parking or driving.

Jump to 00:45 for the “overbooked” reveal and switch to my Tesla, or 2:15 for Pasta Bar arrival vibes. At 4:10, Alan’s Boots drop-off—Robotaxi-level precision even in my personal car. By 6:30, we’re rolling toward dancing with city lights and birthday energy everywhere.

This episode is all about how Tesla’s tech makes everyday (and special!) moments abundant and effortless. When Robotaxi isn’t available, your own car can still give you that same magical ride—talk about progress!

Catch the full birthday tour on X: Watch here — fast-forward to 01:20 for the route kickoff or 05:45 for dance floor wrap-up thoughts.

Autonomy wins again. Here’s to more rides like this!

—Gail

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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.