AVANTS PODCAST
Episode 44 - So Much British Love!
In this episode we discuss some polar opposite drives - a sunny Sunday in a McLaren 675LT Spider and an off road excursion in a Land Rover Discovery Sport! It’s hard to describe in any form of communication outside of a stupid grin just how amazing the 675LT is and if you haven’t done any off road driving you don’t know what you’re missing!
Episode 43 - Monterey Car Week RULED
It's almost impossible to describe what Monterey Car Week is actually like if you've never been before. It's even harder to accurately describe what it was like for Dan this year. We'll walk you through the day by day of our trip, which was every bit as great for us as it sounds and hopefully convinces you to put this on your bucket list if you've never been. Check out our gallery here for the photos, which still don't do it justice.
Episode 42 - The SeaMont Rally Recap
WE ARE BACK! And there's a bonus episode coming just a few days after this one! We had an insane amount of fun on the rally and our best year ever in Monterey. On this episode we discuss bug genocide, back roads, bears, bad car washes, and SO MUCH MORE. Buckle up!
Episode 41 - Don't Just Get There, Enjoy The Drive To Monterey
We talk about the Sea-Mont Rally and all things Car Week. Get ready for a lot of updates on social media, live streams, and a whole lot of road tripping!
Episode 40 - Having a Fab Time With Keith Northrup
I won't tell the story in the description, but Keith is one of those guys we had to meet before we knew him. As usual, a bunch of our friends already knew him and wondered how we didn't. Did we mention it's small car world after all? You probably know Keith via his amazing creation, The Trophy Rat! Easily one of the coolest vehicles we've ever seen.
Episode 39 - Kicking Tires With Blake Siebe
It's hard to write a summary about a multifaceted guy like Blake from Northwest Auto Salon and now Right Away Tire. From humble beginnings to the over-the-top style of cars he's created, we were fascinated listening to his story and the lengths he's gone to create the look of the vehicles he has owned.
Episode 38 - We Know a Guy, Who Knows a Girl, Who You Should Know
One of the biggest questions we get asked is "Who do I talk to for this thing." Well, we've got you covered. This a short list of who we'd send our mom's to if they needed help, and we like our moms! They're our biggest fans!
Episode 37 - Q&A and Our Apologies to the Juggalos
We talk about some great upcoming events like our very own Sea-Mont Rally and the CARnival (GET IT?!) at LeMay - America's Car Museum, our AWESOME drive over Highway 20, and Dan genuinely feels bad for insulting the Juggalos.
Episode 36 - 3,000 Miles in 4 Days and 4 Shows in 3 Days
We recap our 4 day, 3,000 mile adventure, discuss why Hellcats make terrible plows, and then discuss some highlights from 4 car shows in 3 days! Well, technically one really fancy car wash and 3 shows, but whatever!
Episode 35 - Judging Ferraris with Ferrari Judge Dave Tegeler
We talked to Ferrari Concours judge Dave Tegeler about the 2018 Ferrari Concours, judging Ferraris, and getting sued by Lamborghini. You read that right.
Episode 34 - R.C.S.A.D.H.D.
Nick's ADHD got the best of him so we mixed it up this time. We answer some listener mail about what you do to get into the car scene after you bought your shiny new supercar, discuss a big money Ferrari, recap a cool LeMay event you should know about, discuss some upcoming car shows, and send out an invite to hang out with us in California!
Episode 33 - Brandon Elin Gives Us Some Tips On Getting Our Cars Serviced
We talked to Audi Technician Brandon Elin about tips and tricks for getting your car serviced, maintenance, and weird stuff we've found in cars over the years. This is a great episode for absolutely anyone who's ever gotten their car serviced professionally!
Episode 32 - John Kleven Informs Us We Don't Know How To Wash Our Cars
We talked to our friend John Kleven who happens to own the best detail shop in the state, Metropolitan Detail.
Episode 31 - How To Run A Group Drive And Not Get Everyone Arrested Or Killed
It's summer here in Seattle which means all those crazy group drives are popping up! A lot of people run group drives, but if you want one that works and ensures the best chances of being drama free we think we've got the magic formula here.
Episode 30 - An Englishman on Rain City Supercars - Karl Noakes
We were lucky enough to have one of very favorite photographers on the show this week - An Englishman in Seattle known as Karl Noakes.
Episode 29 - Hey Phil, I Need To Insure My Tank
Rain City Supercars talks to Phil Raymond with Servco Pacific Insurance about getting insurance for those really special things that don't normally cross the desk of your local agent. We cover project cars, out of state restorations, modded cars, and yes, TANKS! Dan really wants a tank. Nick is wondering if he should call someone about it.
Episode 28 - Running A Car Show 101
So you went to a few car shows and you thought "Hey, I want to do my own car show!" First off, we're sorry you're crazy and don't know it so we recommended finding a good therapist.
Episode 27 - Ashley Shoemaker Tolerates Us For An Hour
In spite of how often we (and everyone else in the car industry) cross paths with Ashley she never tries to hide or pretend she doesn't know us. I don't really get it either but we sure have had some fun hanging out with her and the group from Hagerty.
Episode 26 - Talking Slow Progress with John Zuberek
Hear me out; what if instant gratification wasn't the driving force behind a car build? What if your goal was to build a car without cutting any corners? What would the result be? Chances are it would be something as special as John Zuberek's perfect E30 M3.
Episode 25 - Adam Robertson - Brand Manager Lamborghini/McLaren/Bentley/RR Bellevue
We got Adam Robertson with Lamborghini/McLaren/Bentley/RR of Bellevue to talk slowly enough for Nick to understand his Welsh accent for almost an entire hour.