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Nov. 30, 2025

Raby Aircooled Technology - The One - The Only - Jake Raby Part 1- Ep42

DubLife Diaries sits down with Jake Raby — a Marine, self-taught machinist and inventor — to trace his journey from small-town Georgia to inventing the IMS fix that rescued a generation of Porsche engines. Jake explains his h...
Nov. 22, 2025

Reviving VW Trends Magazine : Dan Leadbetter’s Return to Passion Ep41

Dan Leadbetter, publisher and editor of VW Trends magazine, joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from buying a 1964 Beetle to becoming a defining voice in the VW community. He recounts early days typing on a Selectric, ...
Nov. 14, 2025

Wrenches, Woes & Dieselgate — Inside VW Tech with Nick Weidelich Ep40

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, host Joe Person sits down with Nick Weidelich a second‑generation technician raised in a family VW shop, to trace his journey from sweeping floors to running garages and working inside dea...
Nov. 7, 2025

From Mindset to Mastery : Eric L. Goodman's Drive to Serve and Inspire Ep39

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, host Joe Person sits down with Eric L. Goodman — president of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America and founder of the VW Thing Registry. Eric shares his extraordinary journey from a child...
Nov. 1, 2025

Daniel Olortegui (Dan-O) & The Caribbean Queen - Together Building The Community Ep38

Daniel Olortegui, a Southern California native and 22-year Navy veteran, shares his lifelong love for Volkswagen culture. From driving his dad's squareback at 13 to restoring the 1964 VW bus known as the Caribbean Queen, he’s...
Oct. 25, 2025

Lance Kohn - Education and a Life with Volksrods Ep37

Join DubLife Diaries for a candid conversation with Lance Kohn — educator, lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast, and creator of one-of-a-kind Volksrods. From his first 1969 Beetle to three custom-built rides, Lance shares stories a...
Oct. 18, 2025

Volkswagen Barbie & A Garage Full Of Rolling Art - Barbie Cecil Ep36

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Barbie Cecil — aka Volkswagen Barbie — shares her journey from childhood slug-bug memories to building a garage full of customized Volkswagens. She talks about acquiring and restoring Phoeb...
Oct. 11, 2025

Backyard Builds To Best In Show - Brad Long - Long Restoration Ep35

Brad Long of Long Restoration joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from late nights in the garage with his dad and son to building award-winning vintage Volkswagens. Discover how backyard restorations grew into a family...
Oct. 4, 2025

Grease, Grit & Girl Power - Annie's VW - Annie Van Orman Ep34

In this episode we meet Annie Van Orman, a filmmaker-turned-mechanic who restored a 1969 Beetle named Helen Wheels entirely by hand while documenting every step. We cover her creative roots, Star Wars prop work, and how her m...
Oct. 4, 2025

Grease, Grit & Girl Power - Annie's VW - Annie Van Orman Ep34

In this episode we meet Annie Van Orman, a filmmaker-turned-mechanic who restored a 1969 Beetle named Helen Wheels entirely by hand while documenting every step. We cover her creative roots, Star Wars prop work, and how her m...
Sept. 27, 2025

The Patina Prophet - Jason Davis - Davis Customs Ep33

Self-taught craftsman Jason Davis shares his journey from junkyard school to running Davis Customs, specializing in rust repair and body restoration for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. This episode covers his hands-on techn...
Sept. 20, 2025

Through The Lens : No Groups Just Friends : Eric Arnold Photography Ep32

Eric Arnold Photography, owner of a legendary 1977 Westfalia and editor of Vintage Voice, joins DubLife Diaries to share stories from decades in the VW scene. A professional VW photographer with over 300 published features an...
Sept. 13, 2025

VW's are Just "KLUNKY" - Klunk Garage Creator Liam Sianko-Gundlach Ep31

Join host Joe Person and guest Liam Sianko-Gundlach of Klunk Garage as they explore the creators journey from a Toyota upbringing to becoming a leading voice in Volkswagen storytelling. Learn how Liam builds mini-documentarie...
Sept. 6, 2025

The Freccia Brothers Garage' Fight to Save a VW Legacy Guin Freccia Ep30

Guinevere Freccia of Freccia Brothers Garage opens up about her family’s 103-year Volkswagen legacy—from the early Greenwich dealerships to restoring Beetles, buses, and squarebacks while fostering a tight-knit VW community t...
Aug. 29, 2025

VW Jawbreaker : Garage-Built Soul - Gary Miller Ep29

On this episode of DubLife Diaries, Gary Miller the VW Jawbreaker on YouTube, shares how a childhood memory of sandrail ignited his love for Volkswagens, how he started filming with his son's encouragement, and how he builds ...
Aug. 22, 2025

Born into Dubs: Donnie Prater’s Alabama Dublife Tales Ep28

Donnie Prater, raised literally inside Volkswagen culture, shares his lifetime of VW memories — from being put into a tie‑dye onesie at the hospital to learning brake jobs and engine swaps as a kid. He walks through his earli...
Guest: Donnie prater
Aug. 17, 2025

Jaye Foster - Nomads and The Bus Stop - Ep27

In this episode of DubLife Diaries Joe interviews Jaye Foster, a self‑taught VW bus builder and owner of an air‑cooled shop in Chattanooga The Bus Stop, about how a lockdown garage project turned into full‑time nomad life. Ja...
Guest: Jaye Foster
Aug. 9, 2025

Vancouver and Rolling with The Outlaw - Jaga Rai Ep26

Welcome back to DubLife Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Volkswagen enthusiast Jaga Rai as he shares the tale of his beloved 1975 Canadian standard Beetle, affectionately known as "The Outlaw." Since purchasing the ...
Guest: Jaga Rai
Aug. 2, 2025

David Saucier's Epic Stories and Volkswagen Journey Ep25

Welcome to DubLife Diaries, where we dive into the world of Volkswagen enthusiasts and their captivating stories. In this episode, we chat with David Saucier, a well-known figure in the Bay Area (Houston TX) VW scene, whose ...
Guest: David Saucier
July 26, 2025

From VW Vans to Rock Bands: Marcel's Unique Volkswagen Journey Ep24

Welcome to DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of Volkswagens and music with a fascinating guest, Marcel Smit. Growing up in the vibrant environment of a VW Caravel, Marcel shares...
Guest: Marcel Smit
July 19, 2025

Revving Up with Todd Prater: A Journey Through VW Obsessions Ep23

Join us at DubLife Diaries for an exhilarating episode where we explore the extraordinary journey of Todd Prater. A man of many talents, Todd has lived the quintessential VW life—transforming his VW bus into a mobile DJ booth...
Guest: Todd Prater
July 12, 2025

Building Dreams: From Backyard Shop to Custom Car Innovators NVT Rod & Custom Ep22

Welcome to DubLife Diaries, where today's episode takes you beyond custom cars into a heartfelt journey of resilience and innovation. We're diving into the story of Justin and Claudia Still, who transformed a humble backyard ...
July 5, 2025

Orange You Glad Its a Dub Life : Chuck & Pat Vosburgh Agents In Orange Ep21

In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of classic Volkswagens with legendary guests Chuck and Pat Vosburgh. Known for their dynamic careers in real estate and art, Chuck and Pat share their passions beyond the busin...
June 28, 2025

Blood Type VW: Adam Simpson’s Lifetime on Four Cylinders Ep20

Join us in this captivating episode of DubLife Diaries as we dive into the life of Adam Simpson, a man whose love for Volkswagen runs deeper than most. Since the tender age of three, Adam's heart has beat in sync with air-coo...
Guest: Adam Simpson