Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast

The official must-listen podcast of Baja SAE.

About the show

As the official must-listen podcast of Baja SAE, expect authentic, amusing conversations about all things related to Baja SAE. Hosts include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, and organizers. Topics range from ruleset discussion to career advice and everything in between. This is the perfect podcast to listen to in the shop.

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Episodes

  • What We Learned from Tech at Baja SAE Tennessee

    April 30th, 2019  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 36 secs

    Joe Batwinis joins us to discuss the big misses from Tech Inspection in the first Baja SAE event in Tennessee to help you get through the line faster and the first time in Baja California and Rochester!

  • 2019 CDS Virtual Career Fair

    December 18th, 2018  |  Season 4  |  8 mins 52 secs

    We are joined by Martha Tress, Recruitment Sales Manager at SAE, to talk about the Virtual Career Fair. What can we expect from this year, what can you expect if you’re new, and what changes will there be?

  • 2018 Baja SAE Oregon Preview

    May 24th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  9 mins 48 secs

    On this episode, we speak with Drew Stratton, organizer for Baja SAE Oregon, about Sales Finals, their signature event, and what to expect from their courses.

  • 2018 Baja SAE Kansas Preview

    May 10th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  16 mins 3 secs

    On this episode, we discuss the updates to Baja SAE Kansas including changes to dynamic events, the live broadcast, and severe weather plans.

  • Introducing the Baja SAE App

    April 18th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  35 mins 12 secs

    On this episode, we discuss the release of the first ever Baja SAE App.

  • 2018 Baja SAE Maryland Preview

    April 13th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  13 mins 38 secs

    In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Baja SAE Maryland event with the organizer.

  • A Look Back at the Collegiate Design Series

    January 15th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 33 secs
    baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem

    On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in 2018.

  • Maximizing Your SAE Membership

    December 12th, 2017  |  Season 3  |  27 mins 15 secs
    baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem

    On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss how students can maximize their SAE membership.

  • New Cost Module for 2018

    December 5th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 4 secs
    baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem

    On this episode, we discuss the brand new Cost Module for the 2018 competition season.

  • 2018 CDS Virtual Career Fair

    November 6th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  12 mins 47 secs
    baja sae, cds, collegiate design engineering, education, engineering, sae international, stem

    On this episode, we discuss why we are hosting the upcoming CDS Virtual Career Fair, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect.

  • 2017 Registration Day Preview

    September 15th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  23 mins 6 secs

    Amanda and Sara take a look at the changes to Formula SAE Registration Day including Pre-Registration, Attending Status, and the New Engine Order Process.

  • Managing the Technical Inspection Process 2017

    March 8th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  36 mins 32 secs

    On this episode, we spoke to National Tech Inspectors Joe, Darrell, and Brett about how to make the Technical Inspection go smoothly.

  • Cost Report Explained

    February 10th, 2017  |  47 mins 30 secs

    We spoke to Matt Moody, Cost Report Captain, about the theory behind the Cost Report, what happens in an audit, the future of the Cost Event and more.

  • Frame Check Submission

    February 6th, 2017  |  27 mins 16 secs

    Our first episode of 2017 focused on the first required submission – the Frame Pre-Check.  We are joined by Marc and Jeremy from the National Tech Inspectors team to discuss some of the common mistakes, best practices, and theory behind this...

  • Learn Twice with Ken Francis from SAE International

    November 30th, 2016  |  10 mins 8 secs

    On this episode, we talk to Ken Francis about the Learn Twice Initiative.  By volunteering just a few hours per week in a local elementary or middle school, you can earn $$$ towards your CDS Registration.

  • 2017 Baja SAE Rules Review

    September 29th, 2016  |  24 mins 31 secs

    In this episode, the CDS Staff chat with Mike Zimmerman (Briggs & Stratton), Bo Neilan (National Tech Inspector), and Chris Reedy (National Tech Inspector) about the 2017 Baja SAE Ruleset.  We talk new engines, fuel tanks, frame checks, and...