DRIVE with Jim Farley

• Rob Gronkowski | From NFL Legend to Life After Football

  Jim and Gronk share a lively conversation, ranging from growing up with four brothers and his college antics, and his custom Ford Bronco (a.k.a. “The Gronko”). Gronk also shares his perspectives on financial wisdom, leadership, and embracing his post-football career. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Gronk’s Family 02:26 High School Memories and Family Cars 04:27 Ford Legacy and Polish Heritage 05:55 Grocery Shopping and Family Dynamics 14:02  College Life and NFL Transition 20:03 Retirement and Life After NFL 24:30 Reflecting on Retirement 25:51 Broadcasting Career Beginnings 29:15 Teammates in Broadcasting 30:50 Leadership Lessons 33:38 Advice for the CEO of Ford 36:26 Ford Memories, The Gronko, and Future Plans Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Bonus Episode: Talking Formula One and Ford Performance

  Ford CEO Jim Farley talks with the hosts of Fan Behavior and Track Talk, live from the Ford Performance season launch in Charlotte, NC. They discuss Ford's highly anticipated return to Formula One with Red Bull Racing, what’s next for Ford Performance, and what makes racing so special. Look for new episodes of DRIVE on March 5th! Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 In this episode: Fan Behavior Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/fanbehaviorpodcast/ Track Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/tracktalk.pod/  00:00 Introduction 00:41 Conversation with the hosts of Fan Behavior  09:59 Conversation with the host of Track Talk 16:58 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Season 3 of Drive is coming March 5th!

  Join Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley for another season of conversations about what we drive and what drives us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Matthew McConaughey | The Sexy Practicality of a Texan Truck

  As the youngest brother in a family of storytellers, Matthew McConaughey had to hone his storytelling craft in order to hold his own at the dinner table. He regales Jim with stories of the role of driving in his life: an ill-advised high school trade of his pick-up truck for a sports car; a motorcycle trip through Europe on borrowed bikes; and the origin of the first three words he ever delivered on screen, uttered from a 1970 Chevelle. Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Demystifying Texas and Trucks 00:30 Matthew McConaughey on Freedom and Trucks 01:46 The Art of Storytelling 03:10 Learning Storytelling from Family 05:18 The Origin of 'Alright, Alright, Alright' 11:33 The Importance of Entrances and Exits 12:30 Inspiration from Family and the Creation of Wooderson 15:14 Reawakening the Emotional Human Experience 15:42 Motorcycle Trip Across Europe 18:50 The Unexpected Cost of Adventure 19:09 A Generous Heart and a Risky Deal 19:55 The Unforgettable Road Trip 20:12 A Crash, A Call, and A Surprise 22:18 The Return and The Stories 23:02 The Hollywood Breakthrough 25:20 The Truck, The Sports Car, and The Lesson 29:26 The Return to the Truck and The Revival 30:07 The Metaphor of The Red Sports Car 33:24 The Advice for The Head of Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Bill Ford | Creating ‘the Ford of the Future’

  Jim sits down with his boss, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford. They discuss their shared passions and approaches to both work (relationships with employees; maintaining authenticity as leaders) and play (hockey, racing, fly fishing). And of course, they talk about the legacy of the company that Bill’s great grandfather founded. “I love the Ford history. I loved growing up with it,” he tells Jim. “But I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.” Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Insights into the CEO Hiring Process 03:02 Bill Ford's Connection with the Environment 05:28 Revitalizing Detroit: The Michigan Central Station Project 07:27 The Ford Family Legacy 08:49 The Importance of the Auto Industry to the U.S. 09:43 Bill Ford's Connection with Employees and the Rouge Incident 13:50 Bill Ford's Personal Interests: Fly Fishing and Hockey 16:10 Bill Ford's Passion for Racing 17:18 The Detroit Lions and the City's Sports Culture 17:49 The Story of Owning a Football Team 19:08 The Love for Cars and the Evolution of Ford 20:21 The Ford Family's Connection with the Company 21:56 The Future of Ford and the Shift to Electric Vehicles 23:31 Memories of First Cars and Learning to Drive 25:54 The Next Generation of the Ford Family in the Business 28:34 The Challenges and Triumphs of Leading Ford 32:26 Reflections on Legacy and the Future of Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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