DubLife Diaries
Welcome to DubLife Diaries – the ultimate podcast for Volkswagen enthusiasts and anyone who loves a good story! Dive into the world of classic VW culture as we celebrate the passion, creativity, and community that make these iconic cars so special. From vintage Beetles and Buses to Karmann Ghias and...
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Aug. 8, 2026
JBug-Jason Wharton-200+ Volkswagens, Art & a Lifetime in VW Culture Ep76
What happens when a $300 Volkswagen Beetle at 18 years old turns into a lifelong obsession?
Meet Jason Wharton — better known as JBug — a Volkswagen enthusiast, collector, artist, BMX racer, land surveyor, club founder, husband-to-be, and one of the longtime personalities helping shape the VW community.
In Episode 76 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with JBug to hear the story behind nearly three decades of Volkswagen obsession. From his first 1969 Beetle in 1995 to owning more than 200 Volkswa
Meet Jason Wharton — better known as JBug — a Volkswagen enthusiast, collector, artist, BMX racer, land surveyor, club founder, husband-to-be, and one of the longtime personalities helping shape the VW community.
In Episode 76 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with JBug to hear the story behind nearly three decades of Volkswagen obsession. From his first 1969 Beetle in 1995 to owning more than 200 Volkswa
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Aug. 1, 2026
The Glacier Blue Beetle That Refused to Die | Tony Hall's Incredible VW Restoration Story Ep75
Some classic Volkswagens have history. Others have legends. In Episode 75 of Dub Life Diaries, Joe Person sits down with Tony Hall to tell the unbelievable story of his 1958 Glacier Blue Volkswagen Beetle—a project that became a years-long rollercoaster of missing paperwork, title nightmares, restoration scams, legal battles, and ultimately redemption. What started as a seemingly simple $1,800 eBay purchase quickly turned into one of the wildest restoration stories you'll ever hear. The Beetle
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July 25, 2026
Buddy Demers & Baby Got Sauce – A 64 -Notchback with an Incredible Story Ep74
In Episode 74 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Buddy Demers, a lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast whose passion for air-cooled VWs began in the Pacific Northwest and continues today with one of the most recognizable Type 3 Notchbacks around—his 1964 Notchback affectionately known as "Baby Got Sauce." Buddy takes us on a journey through the Volkswagen scene of the 1990s in Salem, Oregon, where friendships with legends like Ed Edwards of Northwest Metal Works helped shape his love for Volkswagens.
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July 18, 2026
Building an Empire with Silver Lining Restorations, West Coast Classic Interiors & Loose Nuts Safaris Ep73
What does it take to build one of the most respected names in the air-cooled Volkswagen restoration world? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, I sit down with Morrie Hozen of Silver Lining Auto Restoration along with his nephews Moisei Prohoroff and Phil Prohoroff, the team behind West Coast Classic Interiors and Loose Nut Safaris. Together, they're preserving the craftsmanship, quality, and passion that keep classic Volkswagens on the road for generations to come. We dive into how Morrie left
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July 11, 2026
Glenn Obert -The Duckman- Building Greatness and Growing a VW Community Ep72
What does it take to become one of the most recognizable personalities in the air-cooled Volkswagen world? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, I sit down with Glenn Obert, better known as The Duckman from Duckman Cycles & VW Garage. With over two decades of creating VW content and a loyal YouTube following of more than 90,000 subscribers, Glenn shares the stories, successes, and challenges that have shaped his journey. We talk about his legendary chopped 1956 Oval Beetle, how he learned to fab
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June 27, 2026
From The Shack to Award Winning Alan Guevara Vara Upholstery Ep71
What does it take to build an award-winning upholstery business from the ground up? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe sits down with Alan of Vara Upholstery to talk about the journey behind one of the most respected names in custom Volkswagen and marine interiors. Alan shares how buying a boat with damaged upholstery sparked an unexpected career, leading him to apprentice for free, open a tiny shop known as "The Shack," and eventually earn recognition as Best Upholstery Shop in Tampa Bay
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