MotoManTV Podcast
Long-form interviews with the engineers, designers, and founders who build and shape the world's most significant vehicles and technology.
This is a technically-minded interview show about the 'how' and 'why' behind automotive and technology products. The host, an industry veteran, sits down with guests who are often the actual engineers, founders, or designers—not just the PR-facing executives. Conversations are detailed, exploring career pivots, the intricacies of reviving a brand, the physics of a new motor, and the strategic decisions that shape a company.
“Unlike many car shows focused on reviews or celebrity guests, MotoManTV Podcast prioritizes the creators and engineers. The host's own knowledge allows him to engage guests on a highly specific, technical level, surfacing details about development timelines, manufacturing costs, and design philosophy that other interviewers might miss.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by automotive journalist George J. Notaras, the MotoManTV Podcast is the successor to his long-running interview show, "Inside the MotoMan Studio". It features intimate, deep-dive conversations with influential and passionate people from the automotive, technology, and business sectors. The show focuses on the origin stories and detailed processes behind major automotive and tech innovations, from the people directly responsible for creating them.
Credentials & credits
- Host & Executive Producer of MotoManTV
- Juror, World Car Awards
- Automotive Journalist
- Alumnus, Arizona State University
- Pilot
Other ventures
- MotoManTV Cars (YouTube Channel)
- Frequent speaker at industry events
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01He Quit Tech To Chase Motorcycles | MotoMan Podcast # 024Jun 24, 2026 · 50 min
- 02The 12kg Motor Changing Supercars | MotoMan Podcast # 023Jun 17, 2026 · 57 min
- 03How A Homeless Kid Cracked The Game • Read Choi | MotoMan Podcast # 022Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 04
- 05They Wanted to Cancel the Tundra This Man Stopped ThemMay 27, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 06The Man Who Decides What Cars Are Worth | MotoMan Podcast #019May 20, 2026 · 1h 33m
- 07Mercedes Benz, Silicon Valley & the Future of Cars | MotoMan Podcast #018May 13, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 08How "Walmart Top Gear" Built a Media Empire | MotoMan Podcast #017May 6, 2026 · 1h 15m
Notable episodes
- 01The 12kg Motor Changing Supercars | MotoMan Podcast # 023
A deep dive into the groundbreaking axial flux motor with its inventor, Dr. Tim Woolmer, featuring the actual lightweight motor components as physical props during the interview.
- 02How A Homeless Kid Cracked The Game • Read Choi | MotoMan Podcast # 022
A significant departure from the usual automotive focus, this episode explores mindset and process with a content creator whose story of overcoming homelessness influenced the host's own work.
- 03He Quit Tech To Chase Motorcycles | MotoMan Podcast # 024
A classic example of the show's format, exploring a designer's career pivot from software to motorcycles and the process of reviving an iconic brand like Indian.
- 04They Wanted to Cancel the Tundra This Man Stopped Them
An exclusive 'insider' story with Toyota's former Chief Engineer, revealing the corporate battles behind the scenes to save a major vehicle line, a topic central to the show's ethos.
What you'll be asked on this show
George J. Notaras (MotoMan) runs a conversational but deeply informed interview. He often opens by establishing a personal connection or recalling his first encounter with the guest's work, creating a comfortable rapport. He probes for detail by asking for specific examples (e.g., "What are three points that give you that extra power?") and uses his own knowledge to add context or ask highly specific follow-ups. He frequently paraphrases complex technical explanations to ensure audience comprehension, acting as a translator for the listener. A common closing move is a sincere thank you and an appeal to the audience to share the content.
The show is a long-form, single-guest interview format. Host George J. Notaras often begins with a personal anecdote connecting him to the guest or topic. He frequently uses his own industry knowledge to ask specific, informed questions and is adept at simplifying complex technical topics for the broader audience.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Tell us your story, starting from your early years or career change.”
Often used to establish the guest's origin and the foundational experiences that shaped their path.
- Q.02
“What exactly is this technology/product?”
A direct opening to get the guest to explain the fundamentals of their innovation from the ground up.
personal
1- Q.01
“Are you a 'car guy' / 'motorcycle guy'?”
This question explores the role of personal passion in the guest's professional life.
mindset
2- Q.01
“When did [your passion] become the thing you were running *to*?”
A nuanced question to differentiate between escaping a prior career and being pulled toward a new one.
- Q.02
“What are the biggest lessons you took from [a major life experience, like the Navy]?”
This seeks to distill formative experiences into core principles or mindsets.
process
5- Q.01
“At what point did this go from a project to a commercial company?”
This question pinpoints the crucial transition from an idea or academic work to a viable business.
- Q.02
“What goes into recreating or building a brand like [X]?”
Used to unpack the complex strategic and design process of brand building or revival.
- Q.03
“What's the normal development time for a product like this?”
He asks this to establish a baseline, which helps contextualize the guest's specific achievements.
- Q.04
“How did you finance [a difficult endeavor, like a university education while homeless]?”
A practical question that digs into the specifics of overcoming significant adversity.
- Q.05
“Was there a conscious decision to focus on [one area of technology] versus another?”
This explores the early strategic choices that defined a company's trajectory.
money
1- Q.01
“What is the investment for a new [motorcycle/car] compared to its alternative?”
This question grounds the conversation in the financial realities and scale of the industry.
industry
1- Q.01
“Is there less bureaucracy at a [smaller company type] than a [larger one]?”
This question compares corporate cultures and their impact on the creative and engineering process.
Signature segments
- · Tagline: 'Ordinary Car Guy, Extraordinary Experiences'
- · Host disclaimer for 'From The Vault' episodes with older footage
- · Teaser intro with 'In this episode...'
- · Using physical props (e.g., motor components) to explain technology
- · Host appeal for audience to subscribe and share
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders, CTOs, chief engineers, and lead designers from across the automotive and technology landscape. The show books the people who were 'in the room where it happened,' from icons like Bob Lutz to the engineers behind groundbreaking EV motors and the designers who revived historic motorcycle brands.
- Greg Tadaon He Quit Tech To Chase Motorcycles | MotoMan Podcast # 024
- Dr. Tim Woolmeron The 12kg Motor Changing Supercars | MotoMan Podcast # 023
- Read Choion How A Homeless Kid Cracked The Game • Read Choi | MotoMan Podcast # 022
- Mark Tapscotton He Worked at Tesla, Lucid & BYD Then He Started a Car Company | MotoMan Podcast # 021
- Mike Sweerson They Wanted to Cancel the Tundra This Man Stopped Them
- Dave Kinneyon The Man Who Decides What Cars Are Worth | MotoMan Podcast #019
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the episodes provided, the podcast does not appear to feature third-party sponsors. The host makes direct appeals to the audience to subscribe and share episodes to help grow the show.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host of MotoManTV is George J. Notaras.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases episodes on a weekly basis under its new name, MotoManTV Podcast.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a long-form, one-on-one interview show focusing on the stories and technical details behind automotive and technology innovations.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on its own YouTube channel, @MMTVPodcast, as well as on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What happened to 'Inside the MotoMan Studio'?
- The MotoManTV Podcast is the new, reimagined version of the former 'Inside the MotoMan Studio' show.
- Why did the podcast move to a new YouTube channel?
- The host explained the move was to segment content, as YouTube's algorithm favors channels with a more specific focus, separating hour-long podcasts from shorter car reviews.
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