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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 43 MIN

How To Become A Car Journalist: Sean Kealey

from Sociology of Cars Podcast · host Jimmy Xie

Sean Kealey, a well-respected car journalist, is in the studio this week to share his unique journey of longing to work in the auto industry while on active duty in the Navy to becoming the multi-talented journalist he is today. Sean has reviewed cars for MotorTrend, Kelly Blue Book, Hooniverse, BMW BLOG, The Drive, etc. In this exclusive interview, Sean discusses the steps and criteria for becoming a car journalist, the importance of networking, the reality behind the perceived glamour, income, maintaining one’s relationship with car manufacturers, the power of social media-based reviews, the crackdown on canyon driving, etc. Listen in on this informative discussion with an insider in the auto industry for a daily dose of clarity and inspiration! Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast. Follow him at:https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/   Sean Kealey is a car journalist, Navy veteran, and engineer. Follow him at:https://www.instagram.com/seankealey/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=vphcYIQIZscrDKpA&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZcLLztoVXcWrXAktD7URLHvX6_qbAcMu0PG7-SHIAYzTNt1xSfedhrWLU_aem_Sifv3W-lULmazrdc-4X_ZQ&v=RaIWNL_OMtE&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nrfJYsfEYSociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA. Follow Zero2Sixty at:https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.studios/https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.simracing/https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.autolab/https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/

Sean Kealey, a well-respected car journalist, is in the studio this week to share his unique journey of longing to work in the auto industry while on active duty in the Navy to becoming the multi-talented journalist he is today. Sean has reviewed cars for MotorTrend, Kelly Blue Book, Hooniverse, BMW BLOG, The Drive, etc. In this exclusive interview, Sean discusses the steps and criteria for becoming a car journalist, the importance of networking, the reality behind the perceived glamour...

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