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The Ride In

The Ride In

By Derek Jester

Listen along as I, Derek Jester, babble on my daily commute. I’ll cover anything from racing to living and touch everything in between.
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Riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Ride InAug 31, 2020

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KIA Boys?

KIA Boys?

Why is this such a fashion??
Oct 10, 202214:59
What Was I Saying Again?

What Was I Saying Again?

New Edge Mustangs aren’t great for autocross.
Oct 04, 202216:45
Finally Friday!

Finally Friday!

Last work day of the week for me. Let’s make it happen!
Sep 29, 202215:58
Money Sucks

Money Sucks

It’s getting colder and money is getting tighter.
Sep 28, 202216:14
Seat Warmers Are Too Nice

Seat Warmers Are Too Nice

Getting a little chilly these mornings. Time for seat warmers.
Sep 27, 202215:54
Let’s Get Strange With Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

Let’s Get Strange With Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

This morning was an early one and I talk about my weekend a little bit. Then a quick run down of Escape (The Piña Colada Song.)
Sep 26, 202222:39
We’re Back!(?)

We’re Back!(?)

After over 2 years I remembered that I used to record podcasts driving to work. Nobody asked for more so here you go, my possible return to recording!
Sep 22, 202214:51
I Don’t Like Politics But I’ll Go There if I Need To

I Don’t Like Politics But I’ll Go There if I Need To

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you liked it then please consider leaving me a review. If you didn’t like it then please consider leaving a review too. We all need to hear our faults to fix them. Have a good day and a great weekend!
Sep 17, 202024:22
A Real Downer....

A Real Downer....

Thank you for listening to the podcast. Today I try to be happy because I had a great weekend. The inevitable dread of work does kick in though.
Sep 14, 202024:46
Mustang Spoiler is Almost Done!

Mustang Spoiler is Almost Done!

Also my house has been delivered. Yay! Thank you for listening
Sep 10, 202025:32
Labor Day Weekend Activies

Labor Day Weekend Activies

More Mustang talk and what I did on Labor Day Weekend. Nothing spectacular, just talking. Listen at your ear’s risk.
Sep 03, 202026:26
Riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway

I talk about our Sunday Funday trip on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. We had ourselves an absolute blast and were able to enjoy a wonderful day.
Aug 31, 202025:32
Time for a Shutdown

Time for a Shutdown

More clickbait titles! Haha! Thank you for listening!
Aug 27, 202023:55
Jumbo Randomo

Jumbo Randomo

With absolutely no direction besides heading to work, I continue my morning babbling.
Aug 26, 202025:08
I Do All My Own Editing

I Do All My Own Editing

Thank you for listening to me talk about nothing. If you have actual topics, let me know.
Aug 25, 202022:53
Took the Mustang Autocrossing!

Took the Mustang Autocrossing!

This morning I talk about autocrossing the Mustang and future improvements I want to make. It’s all about progress and that’s what I’ll do! Thank you for listening!
Aug 24, 202024:29
Mustang is Ready to go and I’m Still Tired

Mustang is Ready to go and I’m Still Tired

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of The Ride In. This has been a long and short week all together but it’s the end of the work week for me. I hope y’all have a great weekend!
Aug 20, 202023:52
More Mustang Updates?

More Mustang Updates?

It’s just what I was able to accomplish yesterday afternoon about the battery tray. A lot of rambling going on.
Aug 18, 202028:42
Sunday’s Junkyard Dive and Mustang Talk

Sunday’s Junkyard Dive and Mustang Talk

Yesterday I was able to get out of the house and get to the junkyard for some needed Mustang parts. It was nice to have a dry day to work in and enjoy for once. I also talk about some of my plans for autocrossing this coming weekend with the Mustang. Then I found a nice 3rd row seat for the Tahoe, too nice to pass up. Thank you for listening!
Aug 17, 202026:41
The Umbrella Academy is a Great Netflix Series

The Umbrella Academy is a Great Netflix Series

Hey everyone! Thank you for tuning into today’s podcast. I appreciate the listen and any feedback you may have. I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Umbrella Academy and could watch it all over again if I have the time to one day. I go off on a hard tangent about my life growing up at the end after talking about the movie. I’m sorry for the deep dive in my background. Thank you for listening and I’ll catch you next time!
Aug 13, 202029:33
Zootopia is a Great Movie and I Need a Garage

Zootopia is a Great Movie and I Need a Garage

This morning is another meaningless ramble about Zootopia, garages and a little bit about the Mustang plans. I need better show structure. Haha
Aug 12, 202026:08
Asleep at the Wheel Rambling

Asleep at the Wheel Rambling

This morning I babble about my wife’s car. I talk about people throwing cigarettes out the window. Then I touch on a pretty good Netflix series that I’ll talk more about tomorrow.
Aug 11, 202027:46
Wound care, Earthquakes, and Baby Photos

Wound care, Earthquakes, and Baby Photos

Today I touch on the three in the title. It was another not-so-dull weekend for the Jesters. Another doctor visit, a natural disaster, and one of the cutest baby photo shoots ever.
Aug 10, 202027:50
2 More Nights?

2 More Nights?

This morning I talk about hospital food and having to spend two more nights there with my wife. It was an ordeal that neither of us wants to be a part of again.
Aug 06, 202024:33
Return Ride

Return Ride

Hey, y'all! I'm back! This morning I just talk about a week in the hospital having a baby.
Aug 05, 202026:47
The Last Ride In(?)

The Last Ride In(?)

Today’s episode will be the last Ride In for the month of July. The next two weeks I’ll be taking off for the birth of my new baby. I hope you all take care and thank you for listening!
Jul 16, 202023:41
Clean Your Feet

Clean Your Feet

This morning I just ramble a little about how work is going and a few other things.
Jul 15, 202022:57
What do Mustang Drivers do for Waves?

What do Mustang Drivers do for Waves?

This morning I y’all about my sloppy shifter, sticky tint, and engines revving.
Jul 14, 202025:03
What do you have to do for a Chicken Salad??

What do you have to do for a Chicken Salad??

This morning I talk about how long it takes to get a chicken salad at Texas Roadhouse and a little bit about the local autocross.
Jul 13, 202023:02
East Bound and Meh

East Bound and Meh

This morning I find out what APC stands for. Small victory for a big guy. I talk some about eating right and a little bit about my dog’s potty schedule.
Jul 09, 202024:44
Taxation is Theft

Taxation is Theft

This morning I talk a little bit about the woes of the Tahoe. Just small talk about how it’s left me stranded in times of pleasure but never going to work.
Jul 08, 202022:41
Trying to Stay Awake

Trying to Stay Awake

Goodness, I have to get more sleep so I can make decent content for y'all. Haha!
Jul 07, 202026:57
New Longer Episode

New Longer Episode

Today I drive from my new place of residence and guess what, it’s a 10 minute longer drive. Listen as I run out of things to say.
Jul 06, 202025:07
Moring Wildlife and Bad Drivers

Moring Wildlife and Bad Drivers

Moring WilThis morning I encountered a frog on the hood of the Mustang, had someone pull out in front of me, and got stuck behind a slow car making me late for work. I talk about this and a little more on The Ride In.
Jul 01, 202016:10
Mustangs, Mustangs, Mustangs

Mustangs, Mustangs, Mustangs

Today I talk about the “great” gearing in the Mustang. How I have the seat adjusted and also how big this car is!
Jun 30, 202012:23
New Car! First Ride In with the Mustang!

New Car! First Ride In with the Mustang!

Today I give my weekend nutshell by telling all about my recent vehicle trade. My 1985 Honda Civic has gone to a new home and I brought home a 1999 Ford Mustang GT. I give a little info on the trade and new car.
Jun 29, 202014:09
Yard Work, Food Truck, and Work Work

Yard Work, Food Truck, and Work Work

This morning was a doosey. Thoughts wondering all over the place. I guess I really need to make more structure for this show, right? Hahaha! Thank you for listening.
Jun 25, 202014:41
Too Tired For This

Too Tired For This

This morning I’m dragging. Can’t keep a thought train rolling and constantly off the tracks. Anyone with energy drink hookups want to sponsor the podcast? Let me know!
Jun 24, 202014:14
Motorcycles to Race Cars with Nothing in Between

Motorcycles to Race Cars with Nothing in Between

This morning I do a lot of rambling. Starting with smack talk and finishing about a Van Life coworker.
Jun 23, 202014:25
Pregant Brain and Maternity Photos

Pregant Brain and Maternity Photos

This morning I talk a little bit about what I did over the past weekend. Going to be a little slow today but with my, Coca-Cola flavored Tic Tacs I'll be doing alright! Listen along as I delve into the weekend's adventures and still leave plenty to the imagination.
Jun 22, 202015:46
The Ride In or The Drive In?

The Ride In or The Drive In?

This morning I decide which is which so I’ll quit confusing myself. I discuss my sleeping habit and eventually tell my deer story which is the problem with my hyper flash. Thank you for listening. If you want to give me topics to talk about then feel free to send them my way.
Jun 18, 202015:10
The Drive In Starter

The Drive In Starter

First episode of the podcast so..... I touch on my background a little and give a general idea of what this is about, me babbling on my way to work.
Jun 17, 202014:56