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by Michael Kantorski
Adventure Pending...Adventure is rarely as simple as the plan.Join Mike and Meredith as they talk EVs, road trips, Rivian, technology, travel, gear, and everything that happens along the way. From living with electric vehicles every day to figuring out where the next road leads, Adventure Pending is about the experiences, stories, opinions, and occasional chaos behind the journey.Some adventures are planned. The best ones are still pending.Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeKantorski
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- Yesterday38 min
Is Rivian Secretly a Delivery Van Company?
This week on Adventure Pending, we're digging into Rivian's latest earnings, record deliveries, and the surprising debate over whether the R2 or Rivian's electric delivery van is leading the way. We also break down Rivian's upcoming Autonomy & AI Day on December 9, what new LiDAR hardware could mean for current R2 buyers, and why your Rivian might eventually diagnose its own problems and schedule service appointments.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Rivian Full Self Driving and AI coming soon?
Rivian R2 and R1 updates on point to point self driving and AI agents coming soon to your vehicle?
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Rivian R2 Is Getting Better and Worse at the Same Time
Rivian is getting better and worse at the same time! In this episode of Adventure Pending, we're breaking down Rivian software update 2026.36, including Pet Cam, the new Rivian AI Assistant, and programmable liftgate features, plus the return of Ghostbusters Halloween Mode. We also discuss Rivian quietly removing backrest seat ventilation from the R2, our latest R2 and R1S service experiences, and what it all means for Rivian owners. Finally, we look ahead to Rivian's upcoming Autonomy and AI Day in San Francisco, share our predictions for the future of self-driving technology, and compare the current autonomous driving capabilities of the Rivian R2 and R1S. Is Rivian moving in the right direction, or are these growing pains becoming a bigger problem?
- Aug 21, 202649 min
My Rivian R2 Is Great... But We Need to Talk
The Rivian R2 has officially been part of our lives for a few weeks, so it’s time to talk about what ownership has actually been like. Want more Adventure Pending? Subscribe to the newsletter for more stories, Rivian updates, road trips, gear, and everything that doesn’t make it into the videos. 👉 Subscribe to the Adventure Pending newsletter: https://mike-kantorski.beehiiv.com
- Dec 24, 20251h 1m
Recap of Rivian Events in 2025
We discuss our recent trips related to Rivian; referral trip, autonomy and AI day, Waymos, Tesla!
- Sep 20, 202553 min
Episode 11: Meredith discusses her first solo roadtrip with the R1S.
This week, Meredith takes us through her very first solo road trip in the Rivian R1S! Starting in Boston, she made her way down to Connecticut, then over to New York and back home again. Along the way she charged up at a hotel and even tested out the Rivian Adventure Network. We dive into how the trip went, what worked, and what she learned from the whole experience.
- Sep 3, 202542 min
Episode 10: 1 Year with My Rivian R1T: What I Love, What I’d Change and more
It’s been ONE YEAR with my Rivian R1T — here’s an interview of my thoughts and what I've learned. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the highs, lows, and surprises after 365 days of ownership. Plus, we rank the best Rivian rims and tires (some of these might surprise you), and… I’ve officially launched my brand-new website!
- Aug 27, 202549 min
Episode 9: Software update 2025.26, R4 and R5 confirmed, and more
We’re talking all things Rivian this week— We discuss some hidden software updates in 2025.26, RJ spills the beans on R4, R5, and potentially R6 and plenty more!
About Bed Talk: Conversations from the Back of a Rivian
Adventure Pending...Adventure is rarely as simple as the plan.Join Mike and Meredith as they talk EVs, road trips, Rivian, technology, travel, gear, and everything that happens along the way. From living with electric vehicles every day to figuring out where the next road leads, Adventure Pending is about the experiences, stories, opinions, and occasional chaos behind the journey.Some adventures are planned. The best ones are still pending.Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeKantorski
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