Newcomb’s Ranch Is Officially Sold — Now What? | Rice & Beans
This week, Jimmy ("Rice") and Nate ("Beans") break down the news every Angeles Crest regular has been waiting for: Newcomb’s Ranch has officially sold. But this episode goes far beyond the sale itself. As one of Southern California’s most important canyon landmarks prepares for a new chapter, Jimmy and Nate dig into why Newcomb’s matters so much to drivers, riders, locals, and anyone who has ever treated Angeles Crest like a second home. From the mystery of the new owner to the legacy of Newcomb’s as a clubhouse, checkpoint, and cultural gathering place, the conversation turns toward a bigger question: who gets to shape canyon culture? Reflecting on the Good Vibes era, supercar clout, parking-lot politics, and the divide between true drivers and social climbers, this episode explores what Newcomb’s second life could become, along with what it needs to avoid becoming if it wants to honor the people who made the mountain special in the first place. At the end of the day, the reopening of Newcomb’s is not just a business move -- it could redefine the culture around Angeles Crest.
Rice & Beans is a humor-driven automotive podcast rooted in Southern California car culture, focused on canyon carving, driving passion, and the people behind the wheel. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, the show explores the many sides of the automotive community while highlighting how similar drivers really are — no matter what they drive. From current events shaping the Southern California car scene to deeper conversations about driving technique, responsibility, and community growth, Rice & Beans dives into what’s happening now and where car culture is headed. The podcast aims to connect drivers, strengthen the canyon carving community, and promote safer, more fulfilling driving experiences through shared stories, perspectives, and passion.
Nate Rodriguez and Jimmy Xie are the hosts of Rice & Beans, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.
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