• Why Brad and Julia bought Fisker Oceans even as the company struggled
• The realities of "abandonware" EV ownership and why it's not for everyone
• How community support, forums, Discord, and FOA volunteers keep these cars on the road
• 3D‑printed parts, crushed jack points, and creative DIY solutions
• The state of EV charging in Canada vs. the US
• A rapid‑fire Fisker Ocean troubleshooting quiz with Brad
• Stories about early delivery experiences, PKC‑21 update meetups, and helping new owners decide if an Ocean is right for them

• Combat surgery and facial reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan
• The real human cost of oil-driven conflicts
• His decision to transition from Corvettes and gas cars to EVs, including the Chevy Volt, Tesla Model 3 Performance, Tesla Model S Plaid, and finally the Fisker Ocean

• Why Eric, living north of Augusta, Georgia in a rural area with limited cell service, decided to buy what he calls an "orphan car" during the Fisker Ocean fire sale
• How his background in complex problem solving, systems thinking, and surgery carries over to diagnosing and fixing design flaws in the Ocean's water management
• A deep dive into Fisker Ocean waterproofing:
  • How he used an endoscope to trace unexpected water paths from the windshield and cowl
  • The role of the frame support rail "aqueduct" in directing water straight onto critical connectors
  • Simple but effective fixes: pool noodles + HVAC tape, re‑drilling cowl drain holes, sealing fender liner gaps, and blocking the VSP speaker opening
  • His view on which mitigations are "must-do" for long-term ownership vs. "nice-to-have" for power users

• Losing friends in combat and realizing how oil revenues help fund terrorism and conflict, which pushed him hard toward EVs
• Why he believes "don't burn oil and you can have your cake and eat it too"
• The power of the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) as a volunteer, NGO-like community, and why setting realistic expectations is critical as the cars age

• Eric's YouTube channel (ESrandl): Tutorials on Fisker Ocean waterproofing and inspections
• Fisker Owners Association (FOA): Community support, resources, and technical discussions
• FOA Discourse / Forums: Active threads on waterproofing, VSP box fixes, turn signal water ingress, and more

From the nuances of right-hand drive vehicles in the UK to organizing cross-border parts distribution and solving complex software issues, Geeta and Jose share firsthand stories of community ingenuity — like crowdfunded water pump buys, on-the-road repairs during ski trips, and volunteer-led "boot loop" fixes. They emphasize that FOA is a truly global effort, with shared problems and solutions flowing between continents, and that patience and cooperation remain key to long-term success.

Listeners will gain insight into the resilience and creativity of EU and UK owners as they navigate software updates, parts availability, and service coverage while working toward a unified, worldwide FOA. Along the way, the discussion offers a healthy dose of humor, camaraderie, and even a few good-natured jabs about driving on "the wrong side of the car."

• The origins and purpose of FOA's three entities
• How key challenges in connectivity, parts, and software are being solved
• The community-driven model that's redefining car ownership and support
• Real stories from owners, volunteers, and partners building a new ecosystem for the Fisker Ocean

If you want to understand what's next for orphaned EVs, grass-roots technology solutions, or simply how passionate enthusiasts can take control post-bankruptcy–this is an episode you can't miss!

Learn more at fiskeroa.com

Ocean Currents is excited to bring this episode to the Fisker Ocean community. On today's episode, we're joined by Dorian Rosales from Pat's Garage (a legacy Fisker shop) in San Francisco. Dorian spent several months troubleshooting and attempting to fix a pretty material issue with my Fisker Ocean...doors that would not open.

Dorian shares his insights and learnings from this ordeal (and many others), one that we hope won't be a widespread issue. If you have any follow-up questions from this conversation, feel free to send us an email.

"Being disconnected hasn't stopped me from driving—but it has stopped me from trusting."


"The FOA are the helpers. And when you're lost, you find the helpers."


"The car's back—but the confidence isn't."


"This isn't just a car problem—it's a community resilience story."

In this candid and timely episode of Ocean Currents, Bill Spohn and Andrew Bock unpack a whirlwind of developments affecting Fisker owners following the brand's cloud connectivity shutdown. Andrew shares his long-awaited vehicle return saga after nearly two months of unresolved technical issues, including a mysterious door lockout that left techs stumped, even after replacing the 12V battery, BCM, and door handle. The conversation highlights the shared frustrations of Fisker owners, like the alarming entrapment report from Kentucky and the community's grassroots efforts to engineer workarounds like manual door releases.

They also touch on the FOA's proactive role in updating members through advisories, private podcasts, and a rapidly rescheduled town hall. A balanced PCMag article on the connectivity fallout gets praise, and so does the promising progress of the OceanLink Pro app—currently in beta, with a deeper dive planned soon.

Wrapping up, the hosts preview upcoming episodes focused on international owners, OceanLink Pro's official release, and a follow-up interview with technician Dorian to dig deeper into Andrew's repair odyssey.

Link to PC Mag story
: https://www.pcmag.com/news/fisker-evs-lose-connectivity-post-bankruptcy-inside-the-failed-rescue-plan