AVANTS PODCAST
Building the Perfect Beast
With the arrival of the R8 it's time for us to take on the next supercar build! We'll be starting by working with our friends and sponsor, STEK to cover the whole car and add some tint, then we have a few more creative mods to add.
Wade Kawasaki Never Lifts
When we say Wade Kawasaki never lifts, we mean that figuratively and literally. From humble beginnings working at a service station as a kid, to racing, and coming up all the way up in the automotive industry to Executive Chairman at The Wheel Group, Wade has truly done it all.
Autotrader and E-Rays
Dan gets some first hand experience using the surprisingly good "Buy It Now" Autotrader feature and the new E-Ray configurator is live! Does it change your mind on the new Z06? It may have changed ours!
Get Ready for Even Higher Car Prices... Again...
As the UAW strike comes to a close and wages go up, you can bet those CEOs aren’t going to take a pay cut, which means the money has to come from somewhere! Hint, it’s you, the consumer.
The Worst Rest Stops
In this episode we talk about the the worst places to drop your pants.
Shop Talk - Facebook Marketplace Finds
Megan has Covid, Dan has a cold, Nick is still getting over his cold, and so of course we spent all of our time being sick browsing Facebook Marketplace for the coolest cars and other good deals.
The Saleen Solution
This week we have a very special guest — Steve Saleen! Steve joins and talks to us all about the creation of the Saleen brand, Mustangs, the S7, the Bronco, and the upcoming S1!
Experience Karen Brown - VP of Experiential Marketing and Events at Motor Trend!
Karen Brown has the job we all probably want to have, doing all the awesome car events you keep hearing about!
R.J. De Vera Continues to Make the Cars You Drive Cool
A lot of people have made a name for themselves in a part of the automotive industry, but R.J. De Vera helped make an entire division of it.
Victoria Vander Hoek - Not a Car Girl, A...
If you're in the PNW, you might know Victoria. From working The Shop to playing at the track to rebuilding her various car projects, she keeps herself pretty busy in the car community in spite of also being a full time student.
Monterey Recap and the Engine Building Rabbit Hole
Nick is back from his annual trek of working Monterey Car week! Things are changing down there for sure, so if you haven't been to car week you definitely need to get it on your bucket list sooner than later. While Nick was way, Dan was busy installing a new gym and researching the in-and-outs of doubling or even tripling the horsepower on the Honda Monkeys.
Hey, Watch This! More Shop Talk With Megan
On this episode of Shop Talk we discuss the YouTube videos that keep us learning, laughing, and entertained like the true group of ADHD adults we all are.
So, You Want to go to Canada, Eh?
Dan took a big road trip up through Canada to Sun Peaks, Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Banff, and Jasper National Parks and we think you should too.
Pushing 200 for 300
This is our official 300th podcast episode! Rather than the usual walk down memory lane, we started discussing the desire of hitting the 200 MPH club.
The Monkeys Finally Invade McCall
After 2 years of planning and multiple hiccups, we finally took our capable Honda Monkeys to McCall, ID to ride parts of the IDBDR and beyond.
Have a Seat and Join Toby and Nicole from Scheel-Mann Seats
This is another episode where we interview some people and instantly wish they were closer so we could all hang out and be friends. We talked to Toby and Nicole Pond from Scheel-Mann, manufacturer of some of the finest seats on the market.
Shop Talk 3 - Kei Trucks, Tool Boxes, and Megan's Make Believe Husband Needs a Trailer
On this fun shop talk episode we talk about upcoming cars on Dan's list, the shop and studio update, tool boxes, and choosing the right trailer for Megan's make believe husband.
Official Indy Photographer Chris Owens
This week we speak to the official photographer of Indy, Chris Owens!
Catching Up With Editor-in-Chief Karl Noakes!
Karl makes his 4th appearance on the podcast, which still doesn’t feel like enough times for all his stories.
Accessing Barry's World
We have had our fair share of accidents and close calls, but the reality of being permanently disabled by one of them is something we have never had to face. After a severe motorcycle accident, Barry Long found himself permanently paralyzed and facing the reality of life ahead in a wheel chair.