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 magi...
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 t...
Episode 65 of DubLife Diaries brings on longtime Volkswagen enthusiast, drag racer, event promoter, and professional DJ (Insane) Scott Sain for an unforgettable conversation packed with classic VW culture, racing history, mus...
Episode 64 of DubLife Diaries is all about family, legacy, resilience, and the Volkswagen lifestyle that connects generations. Joe sits down with Drew Estep from Tennessee to talk about growing up around Volkswagens, learning...
Episode 63 – Kyle Badertscher | Port City VW Car Show & Burn Camp Mission In this episode of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with Kyle Badertscher , the heart behind the Port City Volkswagen Car Show —one of the most meaningful...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with automotive artist Johnny Jalopy to unpack the story behind the style that’s turning heads across the custom car scene. Johnny shares how his journey started with childhood ...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with longtime event promoter Randy Yoho to break down the massive success of Florida Bug Jam 2025 — one of the largest Volkswagen gatherings on the East Coast, drawing over 10,...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with legendary Volkswagen builder Jeff Spearn to dive deep into a journey that defines passion, grit, and craftsmanship. Jeff shares how it all started with a burned-out $45 Sup...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with Bren Hartman — a true backbone of the modern air-cooled Volkswagen scene. From grassroots beginnings to reviving some of Michigan’s most iconic VW events, Bren’s story is ...
What happens when you take pain, purpose, and a Volkswagen… and build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Colton “ ” Williams — founder of Bug Invasion — to unpack a raw and re...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries , Joe sits down with Kristopher Hayes to dive into one of the most unique Volkswagen builds you’ll hear about. What started as a simple roof rack trade turned into the acquisition of a Karma...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe sits down with lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast Leo Van Delft, whose passion for air-cooled VWs spans more than five decades. Leo’s journey began in 1972 with a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. Wh...
What does it look like to chase a dream when you fully understand that time is finite? In Episode 55 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Volkswagen enthusiast John Krahulec to talk about his extraordinary Memento Mori journe...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe sits down with award-winning architect Guillermo Marrero — a creative visionary from Puerto Rico whose love for Volkswagen culture runs just as deep as his passion for design. From chil...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we interviewed Nick Jones, a Volkswagen enthusiast from Oklahoma who shared his passion for classic air-cooled Volkswagens and his journey into the dub community. Nick discussed his collect...
What does it take to turn a lifelong Volkswagen obsession into a movement that impacts enthusiasts across the country? In this almost 2 hour deep dive, we sit down with Jack Sims — racer, engine builder, event founder, and pa...
What happens when the love for air-cooled VWs turns into something bigger than cars? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Kurt Siegrist, the driving force behind Bug-O-Rama in Wichita, Kansas — a VW event with...
Episode 50 – The Builder Who Walked Away | Derek Ryan What happens when the builder… stops building? In Episode 50 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Derek Ryan — a talented VW builder whose journey in the air-cooled scene ...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with Darrin "D-Note" Milton — a rapper, entertainer, and hands-on craftsman who’s been building classic Volkswagens since he was a teenager. Long before the spotlight, D-Note w...
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe Person sits down with Joe Kent—a lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast whose journey runs deep through Sarasota’s VW scene, dealership bays, and decades of hands-on car culture. Joe Kent share...
Looking Back at 2025 | DubLife Diaries Year-End Reflection As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey of DubLife Diaries — the growth, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. T...
For the first episode of the new calendar year, DubLife Diaries welcomes Bill Dwyer—a voice, a perspective, and a story that sets the tone for what this year is all about. This episode isn’t just a conversation about Volkswag...
Jake Raby returns for Part 2, and this conversation goes far beyond engines. We dig into the mindset of true innovators, using the stories as a lens to talk about experimentation, failure, and why progress often looks reckles...
Levi and Sherry of Trippin' Seed Tie‑Dye and The Social Mosaic share their lifelong love of Volkswagens, music, and art. From early VW memories and surviving Katrina to building a community through tie‑dye and music, this epi...