AVANTS PODCAST
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?
BoneFrog Coffee is A LOT More Than Great Coffee
In this episode we talk with Tim Cruickshank of BoneFrog Coffee and BoneFrog Cellars about his companies mission to honor fallen veterans. More than that, BoneFrog just so happens to be a sponsor of our recent guest, Benjamin Pedersen!
Adventure Time With Paul and Inna from Backcountry Discovery Routes!
If you're looking for the best adventure riding or overland routes in the country, it's the Backcountry Discovery Routes. In this episode we talk with some of the key players who give us the gift of the BDRs, Paul Guillien and Inna Thorn.
Recorded Live At The Avants Magazine Launch!
We recorded this episode live at the Avants Magazine Launch at MotoFish in Redmond! This little bonus episode includes stories from Zachary Philip, one of the first Rivian R1T owners, Sean McDonough, the Exotics “Gatekeeper”, Alex Kochis, who’s Luftgekühlt Porsche 911 Safari is featured in this issue of the Avants Magazine, and Michele Graaff, who wrote the main Land Rover article for the most recent issue.
On The Road To Indy With Benjamin Pedersen
If there is one common theme we have found among the many successful professional drivers we have interviewed, it’s that they work harder than anyone else we know to succeed. Benjamin Pedersen is no exception.
The Alpha of Alfas: Fred Russell
For the first official Avants Podcast, we bring in the Alpha of Alfas, Fred Russell!
The End Of The Drive For RCS
After almost 4 1/2 years, the Rain City Supercars Podcast is coming to a close with this final episode. We have taken an opportunity to join our friends in Avants and the show going forward will be the official Avants Podcast!
Announcing The Avants Podcast!
In news that will probably shock almost no one, The Rain City Supercars Podcast is now officially the Avants Podcast.
Episode 222 - A Deep Dive In This Crazy Car Market with Brian Elich
When we first recorded this episode we thought we had a pretty good idea of how the market was working, but after talking through it we realized we needed to bring in an expert. We reached out to our good friend of the show, Brian Elich, who gave us some great insights on buying a car in the current market, a different point of view on ADM, and some insight on the Tesla effect.
Episode 221 - Get Your Kicks on 66 with Justin Osmer
We welcome back Justin Osmer, founder of Turn-In Point Consulting, as he shares stories from the Forza Horizon 5 launch, driving Route 66 in his RS6 Avant, and a little info on a recent Bring A Trailer auction. If you don't want to take a massive road trip after hearing this episode, you might just be dead inside.
Episode 220 - Chad Haugen of Leather Tech is a True Master of Interior Repair
If we're being totally honest, we never really know what we’re going to get when we book a guest. Chad Haugen, owner of Leather Tech in Bellevue, came highly recommended and he absolutely lived up to the hype!
Episode 219 - We Go Tow to Tow!
On this episode we walk you through all the basics of towing a trailer! We discuss all those acronyms about weights, how to load a trailer properly, how trailer brakes work, and even balls and shackles! We also talk about the film Dan was in, "F#", by our friends at Driven Motion!
Episode 218 - A Couple of Tools Talking About Tools
When the members in Avants asked what basic tools everyone should have, we answered in a big way with this extended length show and a huge write-up on our Tips and Links page. We believe these are the most essential tools you should own, and also a few you may not have thought of that come in really handy. We also talk about different price points and why some tools are absolutely worth the money and some just are not.
Episode 217 - All Those Exotic Rental Stories You Always Wanted to Hear With Zadart!
By many popular requests we finally got the guys from Zadart in to tell us all the fun stories about the exotic car rental world! Eric Reiff and Chris Roberts join us and give you all the info you want to know.
Episode 216 - The 2022 Hagerty Bull Market
In this episode we discuss Hagerty’s 2022 Bull Market List. The whole market feels like a bull market right now, but these are the top picks from our friends at Hagerty. Some of these seem extremely predictable, but who knew the Volvo wagon was going to spike like this?!
Episode 215 - Island Car Culture and Snowpocalypse 2021
Dan is working on his tan and Nick is adding as many layers as possible, but we still managed to put together a new episode discussing the polar opposites of car culture we are currently in. Dan gives an update on the car culture he’s found on Oahu (and is looking for more!) and Nick gives an update on the crazy PNW Snowpocalypse that is keeping even the most prepared drivers indoors.
Episode 214 - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us! It’s just the two of us for this holiday episode. We wish you all the best and hope you’re spending some quality time with the people you love.