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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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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June 20, 2026
77,000+ Miles. 38 States. One Legendary VW Krust Bus Dave Broenen Ep70
What happens when you take a 1960 Volkswagen panel bus, point it toward the horizon, and refuse to stop? In Episode 70 of Dub Life Diaries , Joe sits down with Dave Broenen , better known as the pilot of the legendary KRUST BUS , to talk about an incredible journey that has taken him more than 78,000 miles across 38 states in just 23 months . Dave shares how a lifelong love of Volkswagens, inspired by his family and his first rusty Beetle, eventually led him to purchase and transform a weathered
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June 13, 2026
Life-Love-Volkswagens-Jose Rodriguez-Factor Volkswagen Ep69
What happens when a childhood surrounded by Volkswagens turns into a lifelong passion that brings families, friends, and an entire community together? In Episode 69 of DubLife Diaries , Joe sits down with José Rodriguez of Factor Volkswagen to explore his incredible journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to becoming a driving force in the Volkswagen scene in Florida. José shares stories of learning mechanics alongside his father, the influence of his brother Juan, and how Factor Volkswagen grew
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June 6, 2026
Jeff Pierce & Butters the Super Beetle | A Lifetime of Volkswagen Obsession Ep68
From a $300 Beetle at age 14 to a garage full of VW memories, Jeff Pierce shares the story behind his beloved Super Beetle, Butters, and a lifetime spent living the VW lifestyle. What starts as a childhood memory of a family Beetle turns into a lifelong Volkswagen addiction. In this episode of Dub Life Diaries , Joe sits down with Volkswagen enthusiast Jeff Pierce , owner of a beloved 1973 Super Beetle named Butters . From buying his first Beetle at just 14 years old while working at McDonald's
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May 30, 2026
Magic Freedom & Life in a VW Bus Elijah Paulie (Uncle Funk) Ep67
What happens when you trade comfort for freedom and turn a vintage Volkswagen bus into your full-time home? In Episode 67 of DubLife Diaries , Joe sits down with Elijah Paulie , better known as Uncle Funk —a professional magician, festival performer, ice cream man , videographer, and full-time VW bus dweller. From buying his first Volkswagen bus as a teenager to building a life centered around magic, travel, and community, Elijah shares the incredible journey that led him to become one of the mo
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May 24, 2026
Mile High & The Rise of 303 Dubs Josh Williams Ep66
From a backyard BBQ during one of the hardest seasons of life… to building one of Colorado’s fastest-growing air-cooled VW communities — this episode tells the story behind 303 Dubs. Joe sits down with founder Josh Williams to talk about how a small gathering created to lift his father’s spirits during his cancer battle turned into a movement centered around classic Volkswagens, brotherhood, culture, and community. They dive into: • The origins of 303 Dubs • Colorado VW culture and the Denver sc
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