AVANTS PODCAST
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?
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!