Beyond The Competition

The official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs

About the show

As the official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs, you can expect authentic, engaging (and often amusing) conversations about all things related to SAE's collegiate programming, as well as other industry-driven topics from SAE International. Our guests will include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, organizers, and occasionally industry professionals! Topics range from ruleset discussions to career advice and everything in between. This is the perfect podcast to listen to in the shop.

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Episodes

  • CDS Action News July 2024

    July 15th, 2024  |  Season 8  |  6 mins 49 secs

    CDS Action News provides updates and essential information for participants in various SAE competitions, including Formula SAE and Baja SAE, with highlights on event schedules, sponsor activities, and important announcements. It also offers resources and benefits for SAE Collegiate Chapter members and graduating seniors.

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    Visiting M Baja Racing: University of Michigan's 2024 Baja SAE Team!

    June 11th, 2024  |  Season 8  |  6 mins 42 secs
    baja sae, car building, competition, driver training, engineering students, engineering team, race car design, student interview, team dynamics, university of michigan

  • CDS Action News June 2024

    June 3rd, 2024  |  Season 8  |  2 mins 15 secs

    CDS Action News provides updates and essential information for participants in various SAE competitions, including Formula SAE and Baja SAE, with highlights on event schedules, sponsor activities, and important announcements. It also offers resources and benefits for SAE Collegiate Chapter members and graduating seniors.

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    Baja SAE California: Know Before You Go

    April 22nd, 2024  |  Season 8  |  24 mins 8 secs

    In this episode of Baja SAE Shop Talk, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schulz are joined by Josh Spivey and Chad Bear, co-organizers of the upcoming Baja SAE California event. The podcast serves as a "know before you go" briefing, packed with essential information for participants, covering everything from logistical details to weather expectations for the event set in Gorman, California.

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    Baja SAE Ohio and Honda Tour Preview

    August 10th, 2023  |  Season 8  |  31 mins 32 secs
    business presentation plan, dynamic events, event site logistics, food plan, hart ride along tour, honda day 0 open house, paddock parking plan, photo opportunities, pilot pull event, student experiences, surprises, tech numbers, tours

  • Learning About SAE Standards

    March 1st, 2023  |  Season 8  |  24 mins 13 secs

    We are joined by David Alexander, senior director of standards at SAE international, and Christian Thiele, ground vehicle standards director at SAE international, to discuss what the SAE International Standards Process and purpose is.

  • Baja SAE Shop Talk: Tennessee Tech Preview 2022

    May 9th, 2022  |  Season 7  |  10 mins 26 secs

    We chat with the new Lead Organizer of Baja SAE Tennessee Tech, Will Brooksheer, about the event and what to expect when you arrive.

  • CDS Action News Update - May 2022

    May 6th, 2022  |  Season 8  |  7 mins 22 secs

  • Arizona Early Preview

    January 31st, 2022  |  Season 7  |  12 mins 32 secs

    The deadline to register for the Baja SAE Arizona 2022 competition is February 16! We're talking with Lead Organizer Tony Rivera and Dynamic Event Coordinator Aaron Saint-Amour on what to expect and why you should sign up now!

  • Roundless Preview

    December 2nd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  19 mins 37 secs

    We talk with SAE Aero Design organizers about the event's upcoming conversion to a Roundless format. Get a look at what worked from 2021 and tips on how to maximize the new format!

  • Supplier Showcase and Fall Kick-Off Virtual Event Preview

    October 22nd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  15 mins 37 secs

    We talk with Sara Guffey and Nicole Hicks about the Supplier Showcase coming up on Thursday, October 28th and Fall Kick-Off Friday, October 29th

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    Advanced Class 2022 Preview

    August 31st, 2021  |  Season 8  |  34 mins 41 secs

    Lonnie Dong and David Moroniti from the Aero Design Rules Committee join us to discuss the new Advanced Class for the 2022 season!

  • Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Louisville

    May 13th, 2021  |  Season 6  |  36 mins 39 secs

    We chat with Baja SAE Louisville co-organizers Brad Arlinghaus and Alex Bays about everything you need to know for team to have a safe and successful visit to Louisville, KY for the second Validation event of 2021!

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    2021 Knowledge Event Round Table

    April 28th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  26 mins 23 secs

    This episode we welcome students from Michigan Technological University and SAE Clean Snowmobile judges to discuss the 2021 Knowledge Event and the secrets to MTU's success!

  • Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Arizona

    April 23rd, 2021  |  Season 6  |  38 mins 44 secs

    We chat with Baja SAE Arizona co-organizers Tony Rivera and Josh Spivey about everything you need to know for team to have a safe and successful visit to Tuscon, AZ for the first Validation event of 2021!

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    Student Round Table

    March 31st, 2021  |  Season 6  |  30 mins 11 secs
    collegiate design series, education, sae international, student competition, student engineering

    In this episode, we talk with students from Mexico and Egyptian teams in Baja, Aero Design, and AeroConnect to discuss tips for team development, project management, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances like this past year’s world pandemic.