AVANTS PODCAST
It’s Time to Start Planning Your Road Trip!
Did you know the best time for a road trip in the US is the last 2 weeks of September? That means it's time to start planning your next adventure and we're here to help you do it.
Chad Maglaque of ReCell EV Answers Every Question We Could Think of on EVs, Batteries, and Charging
We put out the ask to find someone who could really clear up the click-bait headlines and talk to us about EV batteries, charging, power grid problems, recycling, and more on EVs and Chad Maglaque really stepped up to the plate.
Fabryce Kutyba, US National Sales Manager for Alpinestars, is Well Qualified
This week we got to speak with Fabryce Kutyba about the leading racewear brand in the motorsports industry, Alpinestars! More than just a guy who sells motorsports gear, Fabryce is and has always been a major gearhead with connections to Aplina, GMG, and much more. He's a racer to the core, has great taste in cars, and has some great stories from a lifetime in motorsports.
Michael Honn of STEK USA Educates Us On Paint Protection Film
This week we got to speak with Michael Honn of STEK USA all about protection film and the many differences. This isn't just some ad for STEK though; Michael rallies, rides, off-roads, and drives everything just like the rest of us.
Going Beyond the Garage To Griot's Motors With Phillip Griot
Here on the podcast we're not shy about admitting we are long time fans of the Griots. We don't just mean the products, we actually like the Griot family and all the work they do. This time we talk with Phillip Griot who is running Griot’s Motors.
Jake Barba Builds the Restomod 4x4 You Want
When Jake decided his International Scout restomod build didn't turn out the way he wanted, he decided to do something we all wish we could; build it the way he wanted himself.
Evan Zema is Someone You Want in Your Radius
This week we talk to Evan Zema! We've known Evan for quite a while as a car collection manager, but now he is working with our long time friend in Hagerty in their very exclusive Radius program.
Natasha Adams Reminds Us Life Is Too Short To Drive Boring Cars
No one who runs into Natasha is going to call her boring. When every car you have is a project car you're not going to have a lot of dull moments on or off the road.
Bryson Lew Races Lamborghinis for a Living...at age 19!
I don't know what you were doing at 19, but we sure weren't racing Lamborghinis for a living like Bryson Lew.
Karen Salvaggio Helps Us Learn to Suck Less
Karen knows her stuff. Not only does she race some of the toughest cars around to drive - Cobras and Daytonas from Factory 5 Racing, but she's also highly educated and extremely engaging to talk to! Karen is a personal life coach, driver development coach, career path coach, and even has expertise she can share in motorsports team organizational development.
Live! An Evening With Lyn St. James!
Recorded live in partnership with ProFormance Racing School and Park Place LTD, we got to enjoy a special evening with the legendary Lyn St. James!
Motorcycles, MotoAmerica, and Museums with Richard Varner
This week we got to talk to Richard Varner, CFO of MotoAmerica, and Chairman of the Board for the incredible Petersen Museum.
Casey Putsch Makes Us Want to Ride the Big Pokey Thing
Casey is the kind of guy every guy wants to be friend with. From his many adventures, well beyond the car world, to his travels, and to his philanthropy, there was so much to talk about this interview could have gone on forever.
Steven Smith - From Dad Shoes, to Yeezys, to Porsches and Everything Between
Steven Smith is an icon in the shoe world known for creating the New Balance 574, 997, and 1500, the Reebok Fury, and then of course working with Ye (formerly Kanye West) on the iconic Yeezy shoe line, where he still works today.
Rami Atherton - Quirky McLarens, LM002 Tires, and Everything You Should Know About Buying a Supercar
We sit down and talk with Rami Atherton, brand manager for McLaren Seattle. McLaren might not be new to the area at this point, but OpenRoad Auto Group has recently massively expanded the dealer and we talk to Rami about daily driven McLarens, racing, and the quirks that come with McLarens.
Alex Haugland is Peak Avants
Our motto here at Avants is “Drive Everything” and Alex Haugland brings that to a new level. With 170 cars in The Haugland Collection, driving all of his cars is practically a full time job.
An Evening With Randy Pobst
We had an incredible time interviewing Randy Pobst in front of a live studio audience filled with Avants members. Randy shared all sorts of his favorite car stories with us and we know you'll enjoy hearing them too!
Justin Bell and the Stories of Le Mans, Photography, Meeting The King & More!
We had some serious fun talking with the iconic gentleman racer, Justin Bell. He told us so many unfiltered stories of his exciting life from growing up and riding motorcycles to deciding to race in his late teens and going on to win Le Mans, work in motorsports media, being a photographer, and now a fellow podcast hosting "Life. With Legends".
The Stories Behind the Story Makers of Driven Motion
Dan and Nick talk with Andy Kim and Robin Har of Driven Motion about their films and so much more.
It’s an All Avants Episode with Sheri Harbour de Vos from Avants Portland!
We finally had the chance to meet our Avants co-worker from Oregon, Sheri Harbour de Vos! What better way for everyone to to get to know Sheri better than on the official Avants podcast?