Let’s Talk Dubs
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 301 ratingsThe ultimate VW air-cooled podcast. From history to drag racing, Vintage to rarest of the rare. We hit them all. if you love air-cooled classic Volkswagens then this podcast is for you.
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Ep 135 Lucas Hand Volks-jam Show in Parker
August 06, 2021 02:03 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBLucas Hand promotes a show in Parker AZ. Volks-Jam & Dubs By the Dam. Lucas's also has a deep off-road history. His grandfather Walt Lott was there in the beginning. We talk about some off road history. Riding in the Baja. Mexico Fun and of course the car show he's putting on. One Crazy Weekend Here http://www.findlayvw.com https://www.damvolks.com https://vwtrendsmagazine.com https://pedalwerks.com https://volks-jam.com Support the show here
Ep 134 Scott Sain VW Drag night
July 30, 2021 03:54 - 1 hour - 91 MBRepresenting the South on this weeks show, Scott Sain is a VW enthusiast that took it to another level. If you don't have enough shows near by what do you do? You start your own! Scott had started VW drag nights every July at the South Carolina Motoroplex. It pays BIG time race at his events. Shortly after he started another event German Aire that happens in November. He's always enjoyed building his cars but he also had a few built by KCW. If your in the south you'll need to check out his s...
Ep 133 Type 4 Secrets Tom Slider
July 25, 2021 01:15 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBSelecting an engine platform come with a a lot of questions. Do I go type 1 or type 4? Do you want high revving or big torque? One of the sites I got some basic info from was https://www.type4secrets.com This site has lots of information to help you make your decision. Tom is from So. Cal and has moved to Wyoming. He's spent lots of time researching type 4 parts & pieces. This podcast will give you an overview of what the type 4 advantages are. His site is here. Book your room for one ...
Ep 132 The ultimate fast back Steve Noll
July 16, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBWhile in Sacramento for the Bugorama. I ran into Steve Noll. Talk about a guy who's crazy about his fastback. How about a 200+ page on the samba for the build that started in 2014 till 2021. The set up is more than just a 912E transaxle, 2056 Type 4 or Custom Berts billet spindles. This is a tale of massive obsessive compulsive building. If you get a chance to see this car in person, it's a crazy build. build thread here review the podcast hereVW Trends is our sponsor click below & subs...
Ep 131 Roundtable with George & Tory
July 10, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe kick off a roundtable with Tory Alonzo out of Mercer, PA. George & I discuss the Passing of Creighton Muller & Bette Addington. We talk about buying 80's Show cars. What effects their worth. I might be selling the Carbon Cab. Tory buys Steve Knect's Future shock but there was a few cars possibly before that didn't make the cut. Find out why.
Ep 130 Roundtabel with George & Tory
July 10, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe kick off a roundtable with Tory Alonzo out of Mercer, PA. George & I discuss the Passing of Creighton Muller & Bette Addington. We talk about buying 80's Show cars. What effects their worth. I might be selling the Carbon Cab. Tory buys Steve Knect's Future shock but there was a few cars possibly before that didn't make the cut. Find out why.
Ep 130 DKK's Rick Meredith
July 03, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBRick Meredith has been part of the Southern California VW scene since the mid-seventies. Getting exposed to the California-Look wasn't too difficult. His 1967 Savana Beige car has been in his life for over 40 years. Hear about how he got into DKK & some of the history of the 70's 80's area of the VW scene. What happens when you wreck your VW find out how rick stayed connected to the scene & how the club starts to grow again. To buy merchandise https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html ...
Ep 129 The First one piece windows John Ercse
June 25, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBJohn Ercse was introduced to me by Lonnie Reed at the Empi open house. Lonnie said "here's the guy who had the first 1 piece windows" John also still has his first cal-looker from the 1970's Still today! He also helped out some neighbors you may have heard of. Andy & Tommy Costello. He helped those guys with engines & pitting at the races with this young up coming racers. Lots of cool VW history in this one.
Dial a cam gear Mark Kuttner
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MBWhat I love about our hobby is that if you want to build a better part. Have at it. Thats where I met Marc Kuttner. While I was walking through the swap meet I met Marc. He has a passion for performance & being an engineer by trade, he made a dial-a- cam gear. His parents were from Germany & that started his trip down the VW path. His 59 Beetle has a 2110 built variable vane turbo so he knows performance. We go deep in cam gear talk. Buckle up & hang on for this podcast.
Ep 127 Joey Giordano Werkstatt Restorations
June 13, 2021 01:54 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MBJoey Giordano snagging his sisters boyfriends oval window. Thats when he got the bug! starting a family young he did all the work himself but things change. He got busy working and VWs fell to the side for a minute. Once his kids were a bit older he got back into the scene, and not just a little bit. He operates Werkstatt Restorations with help from Jason Wren they are making waves in the Nor Cal area. https://www.facebook.com/StraightUpDubs/ his Instagram here Insta Buy LTD Merch ...
Ep 126 Hot VW's Editor Shin Watanabe
June 04, 2021 03:52 - 59 minutes - 56 MBShin Watanabe is the Editor for Hot VWs magazine. He has a love for Volkswagens that started when he was just 4 years old. He then went on to get started in the Japanese magazine world covering the American car culture. His love then sent him to reside full time in the US. He, like all of us VW fans cant just have 1. This was recorded at the Bugorama 85 in Sacramento.
EP 125 Road Trip to 2021 Bugorama Live From The Road
May 29, 2021 03:03 - 48 minutes - 41 MBBill, George and Dunkle hit the road to the 2021 Bugorama for some hijinks and Volkswagen goodness. In this episode we talk about the "No Prep" road trip, the maiden voyage of the Kong Dong Trailer, Aliens, blowouts, road side rest stops, the best places to eat in Hawthorn Nevada and much more.
Ep 124 Frenchy Dehoux Dr. Detail
May 21, 2021 03:36 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB"Frenchy" Dehoux has been in the VW scene since the 70's and has had his cars featured in VW magazines around the world for over 40 years! His first go around with the magazine was with his 1967 Yellow Karmann Ghia which won "Americas Most Beautiful VW" 2 years in a row. His passion for VWs is only paralleled by his attention to detail. We discuss the early years. The cal-look scene as well as his latest car he listed for $65,000 on Facebook! its a great story. His site http://www.frenchys...
Ep 123 Steve Knecht Future Shock Builder
May 14, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBSteve is one of the original VW builders from Bakersfield Ca. With is shop Volks Works he built / painted & created over a dozen cars that were featured in the mid to late 80's. His knack for customization & paint put the Bakersfield crew on the map. He also with Chris Addington sold custom dashboards, bumpers and more. If it was cool & from Bakersfield Steve probably played a role in it. He later moved on to the V8 world building more custom cars. https://youtu.be/h3-U0YmizGIHeres a Video...
Ep 122 Judson Supercharger with George Folchi
May 07, 2021 05:49 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBhttp://www.judsonguru.com/The story of the Judson Supercharger. A brief history of the company. We do a deep dive on the Supercharger with George Folchi from New Milford Connecticut. George is the guy when it comes to rebuilding your Judson. He can fully rebuild it as well as supply multiple hard to find parts. George also has a large quantity of Ampco lubricators available if you don't have a marvelous mystery oiler. Here are links to the history by John E Moxon Judson History http://...
Ep 121 Scott Moses Trouble Cab HVW Feature
May 01, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBVegas cars on the map! The Vegas boys work hard to get their cars featured. Scott Moses of the Las Vegas Volkswagen Club. Has been a close friend for a long time. We discuss the current magazine & the behind the scenes of the story of this months feature car the Trouble Cab. Good friends and good stories.
Ep 120 65K 66 Bug? Facebook Ads & Scams
April 23, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWe discuss selling your VW through Facebook ads the, peanut gallery & their comments. Also Bill falls for a scam for sale ad. Well almost. Also over priced accessories and the show scene this June. California has tired to own the month of June and I think its gonna be bad... Upcoming shows Bugoramma and Madera Spring Fling
Ep 119 Pip Hancox Guana Batz Front man & VW Collector
April 17, 2021 05:15 - 56 minutes - 46.9 MBPip Hancox is the frontman for Guana Batz a Psychobilly band formed in 1982 when he was just a teenager. Next to his love for music is also his love for all things with wheels. His VW collection you may have seen his cars. 1964 Mustard Green Square on air bags. His 49 Split on Gold Ercos or his 1952 Mustard Split Bug. Hes been featured in several Airmighty magazines. Born in England now living in Murrieta Callifornia. He also rides trial bikes & old Bikes. Check out his music Here Pips I...
Ep 118 Outfront Motorsports John Rykowski
April 09, 2021 05:35 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe Subaru conversion in an air-cooled VW is in my opinion the equivalent to the LS Conversion to the V8. Who better then to get the for-most expert on Subaru VW conversions then the man himself John Rykowski. John Has been working with Subaru conversions for over 20 years. Chasing more reliable power he eventually tried the Subaru platform & never went back. We go over the most important things when doing a conversion. The easiest to swap. The parts needed & what to look out for. https:/...
Ep 117 George Delfino builder of Shockwave
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhen it comes to 80's type 3's no one can forget George Delfinos Shockwave. It was first featured in Hot VWs Sep 1984 as a full body light blue square back with graphics. Don't forget the 4-12" subwoofers & 1400 watts of stereo power. The George decides to raise the bar! On a whim while being bored George takes a sawz all to the square backs roof. Then begins the build of the decade. George also has been into car audio even owning a stereo shop. Hear about the times during the 80s in Bakersf...
Ep 116 Baja, 4 Lug wheels & Junk yards finds and much more
March 26, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBBill is back from his trip to the Baja. George works on the Chop Rod. Do they make good looking 4 lug wheels? George gets a photoshoot for Rich Dewitts Quicksand 13 window deluxe. George adds crotch coolers to the 59 RHD he working on. Can you do too many accessories? Junk yard busts. When a good deals not such a good deal. Who we want for future guests. Secrets & more game changing stuff behind the scene. Vintage Vdubs. Bus Front suspensions. Bill ordered a hydraulic suspension. Red 9 desig...
Ep 115 VW Trends is Back Dan Leadbetter
March 22, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 69 MBLets talk dubs has the exclusive.The boys are back in town! VW Trends is back, and you have an opportunity to be on the Trends Train. Dan Leadbetter, Paul Morton, Rich Crafton & Ron Petro is the new team a the helm. Listen to find out how you can be a part of this re-launch. Why they decided to bring it back. What to expect form the new magazine. Time to get ready for a new type of magazine experience. Follow VW Trends https://vwtrendsmagazine.com/ instagram facebook
Ep 114 Brian Arends supa lowbus
March 19, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBNot only does he drive a @Supa_lobus, but Brians building a legit Type 34 ghia. We sit down with Brian Arends talk about his VW story. aget some updates on his next projects. He's a hands on guy that does his own welding. It also helps when you're buddies with Justin from @volksfab. Follow Brian Here Support the podcast & buy merch HERE
Ep 113 80s Round table with Bob Daniels Tory Alonzo
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBaddest VW posdcast Worldwide
Ep 111 Ed Fox & his Bare metal bus
February 26, 2021 05:39 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEd Fox's bare metal bus debuted at the VW classic with a twist. Being in bare metal he thought it only fitting to make a splash with a few bondage girls in the back. It certainly made a splash to say the least. He's a photographer by trade and good enough to have two books. Ed fox & Ed Fox II. He tells his story and how he came up with the idea of the bare metal look. He also has a unique a-arm front suspension & spindle-mount wheels. His upcoming video projects will be VW related as well. ...
Ep 110 Demon Motorsports Ryan Lowther
February 19, 2021 06:28 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBSome people like static some people like airbags, both leave a little to be desired. Demon Motorsports has an on demand hydraulic suspension for your VW. Fabricator Ryan Lowther builds a custom hydraulic suspension which allows you to adjust your ride height while always retaining your stock spring load. It's manufactured here in the USA. They also offer available true rack & pinion steering. Sit back & peel back the onion as we go deep into what makes this kit so cool! Support the podcast...
Ep 109 Chase Hill aka cage66
February 12, 2021 05:27 - 1 hour - 64 MBChase Hill out of Reno Nevada is known for helping you get a good ride out of your slammed VW. Chase started out making custom wheel tubs for buses. Being a Union ironworker by trade he welds for a living. With loving slammed early bugs he used his talent to extend the trailing arms for re-centering the wheel in the arch. It also fixes the steering issues with 6" narrowed beams on super slammed beetles. He's been in the game from way back in the late 90's. And like a fine wine he will not ex...
Ep 108 Gary Emory pt 2 Hot rodding, Porsches & Outlaws
February 05, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this continuation podcast Gary talks about his dads history as a hot rod builder. How he got started. Also how Porsche Parts Obsolete comes to be. Then the outlaws. His passion for early Porsches and his desire to modify them to racing look. He talks about the Emory Camp out. to see more about Neil Emory Click Here For info On Parts obsolete click http://www.partsobsolete.com/ Podcast Pics here
Ep 107 Gary Emory Builder of the first "Baja" bug
January 29, 2021 02:03 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBGary Emory is the son of Famed Hot Rod Builder Neil Emory. His first job was at Chick Iverson VW Porsche. He couldn't afford a Manx so he didi the next best thing. He modified his Bug in to what was used a the template for thousands of Baja kits ever since. This is only the start on part 2 well talk about his part in Starting up Porsche Parts Obsolete. He is also responsible for the porsche "Outlaw" look. for podcast gear click Store
Ep 106 Tiger Vasquez A-1 Performance
January 22, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBLong time Santa Ana resident Tiger Vasquez has been building some of the most recognizable exhaust systems on the market. With the original "Fat Boy" made to order by request. His latest game changer the sidewinder had changed the exhaust game. Tiger is also a member of the famed DKP car club. Blog Page & Pics here
Ep 105 Type E Motorsports Brian Errea
January 15, 2021 00:34 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOut of Rapid City South Dakota Type E Motorsports is owned & operated by Brian Erea. Using his extensive background in rock crawling being a fabricator and builder. He visioned a more effective way to make bus front beams that use off the shelf GM parts. Making big brake upgrades available. Narrowed type 1 beams made to order, Drop plate & re-adjusted plates. He also fabs & builds a bus hybrid balljoint beam. He's been in the VW scene for over 14 years. He builds a good product. and its all ...
Ep 104 Shasta Snow Trip Lance Armstrong
January 08, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 92 MBLance Armstrong is the spokesperson for the infamous Mt.Shasta Snow Trip. We discuss his VW history & Collection special buses. The snow trip is an incredible trip only for those brave Bus souls who want an experience of a lifetime. Every super bowl Sunday weekend the warriors commence on rally style journey through fire roads and back country of northern California. Check out his facebook here Subscribe to our youtube Here Buy merchandise https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html
EP 103 NYE Roundtable
January 01, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this roundtable We welcome friend & fellow VW enthusiast Stephen Hartlauer. Bill George & Stephen discuss favorite episodes highlights from the year 2020. What our New Year VW resolutions are. We pick our favorite Hot VW covers of 2020. We also remember some of those who passed on this year in the VW scene. Happy New Year
Ep 101 VW Collector Eliot Vancil DLK Dallas Tx
December 25, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 129 MBEliot is the DLK Dallas Texas chapter president. Having over 10 cars featured in magazines Eliot has not been stopping on his mission to get every type. As most collectors go his collection is starting to lean toward rare and vintage. Having several split windows and early convertibles even a Hebmuller. He also owns Nate from Wagons West 1955 23 window. we discuss "checkbook" builds and the progress of the hobby. Check out his cars Here
Ep 102 VW Collector Eliot Vancil DLK Dallas Tx
December 25, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 129 MBEliot is the DLK Dallas Texas chapter president. Having over 10 cars featured in magazines Eliot has not been stopping on his mission to get every type. As most collectors go his collection is starting to lean toward rare and vintage. Having several split windows and early convertibles even a Hebmuller. He also owns Nate from Wagons West 1955 23 window. we discuss "checkbook" builds and the progress of the hobby. Check out his cars Here
Ep 101 Wiks Racing Engines Adam Wik
December 18, 2020 03:47 - 2 hours - 110 MBEngine Builder Adam Wik started his VW journey in So Cal in the 80's. Starting with a Street bug before he was in high school. Soon he was bit by the Drag Racing bug. We discuss his Drag racing and selling that car to start his engine building business. How he ended up in Las Vegas. And the variety of engines that hes built. I also sneek in some type 4 talk too ;). His insta is Here His Facebook is Here To contact Wiks to build an engine Here is his shop number. (702) 837-2522
Ep 100 Eric Geisert VW Trends & Street Rodder
December 11, 2020 04:01 - 2 hours - 106 MBEric Geisert grew up in southern California the heart of the VW scene. Taking a yearbook elective would tun into a world of photojournalism and magazine editing. We discuss the influance of magazines on cars & cars on the magazine. He's a renown photographer. Wining several industry awards. We discuss what it was like growing up in the heart of it all. Going from VWs to Hot Rods to VWs. Check out his website Here Follow him on instagram Here Support the podcast Here Subscribe to our yo...
Ep 99 Luftkraft Fabrication
December 04, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBMark Brant & Kris Godwin being long-time friends took their passion for custom vintage race inspired cars from a part-time Hobby to a full-time business. Blending their 2 unique styles and building bold and most importantly drivable vintage cars. They love Porsches & Volkswagens and Vintage race inspired look. From special refinishing to using titanium metals on custom fabricated steering wheels. Make sure to check out their site here https://www.luftkraftfab.com/ their insta https://www.i...
Ep 98 Troy Wheeler
November 26, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBTroy Wheeler and I met in 2001 at the Crown Plaza in the infamous parking lot. He and his friends had driven down from Idaho in their buses. Im sure you've seen one of his cars. Troy had been in the bus game for quite some years. His first feature car was on 97 in VW Trends Red & Black Camper called "Summer Fun". After that bus found its way to Japan. He hit the streets in his "Road Dog" buses. You may remember the "Nurburgring safety double cab". He's always had a unique style. We talk abou...
Ep 97 Jerrett Lemley at Volkstock
November 20, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHanging at Volkstock ran into my friend Jarrett Lemley. He first debut his 1965 Double cab in 2011 at the VW Classic. It was different to say the least. With a Turbo engine deluxe trim, cookie cutters and a walkthrough. Then in HVW Dec 2013 his 1964 Notch back with 17" porsche wheels & 911 Flat six engine. We talk about building cars debut a new build and how the people react.
Loud Luggage Brently Easten
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Ep 96 Loud Luggage Brently Easten
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Loud Luggage Brently Easton
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Ep 95 Roundtable with Eric, George & Bill
November 07, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB3 COVID 19 survivors discuss the LTD One crazy weekend. Also their favorite wheels, What car would they import if they could. Also what have they been working on.
Ep 94 The first chopped bug EVER? Creighton Muller
November 06, 2020 02:27 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBCreighton Muller from Tacoma Washington built his 1956 chop top custom Beetle in 1955. It was a brand new car. His parents never knew he chopped it until they saw it parked next to another Beetle. He did traditional hot rod influenced modifications to it. The chop retains a full size windshield, channeled body & right hand drive. click on the link to see the pictures. it was also featured in 1993 VW Trends https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-94-the-first-chopped-bug-ever-creighton-muller
Ep 93 Bill buys a Limo bug.. But Why?
October 30, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBill enlists his wife Meagan to go with him on the adventure of buying a car 1200 miles away. Oh and driving it back. They recount the trip the good and the bad. click on the links below to see the Vlog for the trip. Life's a journey enjoy the trip! Trip to Texas day 1 video Texas day 2 video
Ep 92 Steve Strope Pure Vision Has a VW Story!
October 23, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBSteve Strope from Pure Vision in Simi Valley Ca. Has a Show on Motor Trend called Hand Built Hot Rods. He's a multi SEMA award winning wining builder. He had a Volkswagen as one of his first cars. A SCCA Raced preped 1972 Karmann Ghia. Hh is currently building a 1969 Nova for Joe Rogan. We talk cars Build types, BMX, Mid-life crisis and building a Volkswagen again! https://www.purevisiondesign.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PureVisionDesign/?ref=br_rs https://www.instagram.com/purevisio...
Ep 91 VW's at Grand National Roadster Show
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWe have arrived! VW's at the Grand National Roadster Show! May 14-16 2021. The longest running hot rod show. This year the feature car is the Volkswagen. Hear about the history of the show and how the Volkswagen has crossed the barrier to now be a respected custom built car class. We have John Buck, Kevin Doyle & Karpo on this weeks show. http://rodshows.com/ Get Gear here!
Ep 91 GNRS
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWe have arrived! VW's at the Grand National Roadster Show! May 14-16 2021. The longest running hot rod show. This year the feature car is the Volkswagen. Hear about the history of the show and how the Volkswagen has crossed the barrier to now be a respected custom built car class. We have John Buck, Kevin Doyle & Karpo on this weeks show. http://rodshows.com/ Get Gear here!