Let’s Talk Dubs
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 298 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 81 A Mexican VW Surf trip from Hell author Paul Wilson
August 06, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 58 MBBad Karma is the book authored by Paul Wilsons incredible true story. A coming of age road trip story that is loaded with typical VW experiences and some not so typical characters. This is a VW story you wont want to mis. To near death & back. Sure you've experienced a break down but how about in the middle of cartel country? Just when you think it cant get any crazier it does. www.badkarmabook.com follow along Here for pics
Ep 80 Type 4 talk with Tabari Andrade
July 24, 2020 03:34 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBListener Tabari Andrade reached out to me on facebook. He sent me a bunch of pics of stuff hes working on. His plan is build a short stroke type 4 that will turn 8500RPM. We go into great detail about lightweight internals. follow along hereBlog Pics Sponsor links https://rosswulf.com/
Ep 79 Drag Racer Doug Gonzalez
July 18, 2020 04:08 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBDoug Gonzalez & Anthony Chica have been racing the Green Mamba with D&A racing. Starting from the bottom with used parts. To running 9.93sec ET in the 1/4 Mile. We talk about some racing classes & whats wrong with the racing scene. We go back to the battle of the imports time and how VW showed up and took titles.
EP 78 Project Therapy's Kevin Nagatani
July 15, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBKevin Nagatani has created some cool VW accessories. He's an industrial designer and has a VW passion. He's turned that passion into a small but cool accessory business. Check it out here https://www.etsy.com/shop/ProjectTherapyDesign
Pe 77 Big Brake conversions with Vdub engineering
July 03, 2020 00:56 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBLanner Khan from Alberta Canada with V Dub Engineering. Lanner has been building custom brake kits for all types of Volkswagens. His love of The German look has fueled his passion for helping other VW hobbyist enjoy big brakes on their project. He's a wealth of knowledge & being a Mechanical engineer by trade he like a challenge. Here is a link to his site http://vdubengineering.com/
Ep 76 Tuned Perfection Greg Stogren
June 26, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBGreg Strogren is from Toronto Canada. Hes been in the VW scene since the 80s. His first featured VW was in 95 VW trends. He began working on peoples cars to customize & lower the suspension. From air bags to narrowed beams. He also puts on a VW show in Niagara falls. Pics to follow https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 75 Stefan Rossi Ace Performance Engines
June 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBStefan Rossi is an young lad who has moved to southern California from Midland England to pursue his dream of being a So Cal hot rodder. His history of being a talented engine builder followed him to the US. His level of detail in engine building has earned him a reputation of one of the up and comers in the performance engine game. His skilles are not limited to just VWs as he builds LS engines too. Take a listen to his story and how it all came together. and follow along on our blog page ...
Ep 74 Roundtable Trades Deals & Scams
June 13, 2020 00:42 - 1 hour - 105 MBRoundtable this episode George T & Erik Dejong we talk about your best deals & worst deals. Erik builds his own engine. We talk about street racing, driving with out a clutch. and lots more stuff. support the podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html
EP 73 Ron Lummus racing
June 06, 2020 23:22 - 2 hours - 107 MBRon Lummus has been involved in the VW drag racing world for over 30 years. He had developed many innovative products. His new design of a dual clutch that can be used on street applications as well as drag racing is the Rev 6 Clutch. From race suspension to full drag car builds Rons done it. Listen to his history where the VW drag world takes him on this episode. https://ronlummusracing.com/
Ep 72 VW gets in trouble, Shows, Tips & Stereos
June 01, 2020 00:23 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBill & George on this episode discuss the VW ad that VW apologized about. What happened in the month of May for VW. What shows are up coming & 3 things things that make George crazy about some cars. We talk stereo systems.
Ep 71 Steve Hole Bugformance & Bugorama
May 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBSteve Hole with help from family & Will of course! has been involved in the VW show scene for over 30 years on the west coast with their family started VW show series with Bugorama. They soon were the premire VW show circuit for a decade or more. With shows in Sacramento, Irvine Ca, Phoenix & Las Vegas. He and his family & friends have created events that have created opportunities for our VW families to grow outside of our city. We get his history & back story to all of these events. htt...
Ep 70 Wolfgang Int. Steve Phillips
May 15, 2020 04:19 - 1 hour - 89 MBSteve Phillips started working on VWs when he was 10 years old.Steve has been a pioneer in bus suspension. in the early 80s he was driving a lowered bus. He patented the front bus adjustable beam. Was at the start of Bus Boys unti; deceptive business practices forced him to leave. He started Wolfgang International in 1993.
Ep 69 Keith Seume Author, Editor, Journalist & VW Legend
April 24, 2020 04:21 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBKeith Seume has Authored 12 VW Specific books including "California Look VW" now know as the Cal look Bible. plus many others. He Launched Volksworld magazine and Ultra VW. Has accomplished many first in the UK for the VW scene. Hes Also a Member of us Cal look club DKP
Ep 68 New Company Rosswulf
April 17, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBJason Weiler & Jared Winton being hardcore VW enthusiast and disgusted with low quality parts. Decide to create their own company with new products accessories for VWs. From fender washers to dip sticks & distributor clamps. Heres their website https://rosswulf.com/
Ep 67 MOFOCO Roy Henning
April 10, 2020 04:09 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBMOFOCO has been producing cylinder heads since the early 90s. Cast & Manufactured completely in the USA. The detail put into these heads is impressive. Hear some VW history out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Roy has over 30 years of experience in building VW engines. His Website is https://www.mofoco.com/
Ep 66 Nate Curtis Wagens West
April 04, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBSlammed busses or airbagsGet to know Nate Curtis with Wagens West. Hes been producing some innovative suspension and air bag set ups. From barn door to bay window they do it all. On this in-depth interview.
Ep 65 VW Ideas while social distancing
March 21, 2020 17:49 - 40 minutes - 49.1 MBon this podcast we review top 5 hobby related things to do while you have more time on your hands. Some VW reading, Long term projects & organizing and sorting your parts. Classifieds
Ep 64 Bill & George T With Corona V
March 14, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOn this episode we talk about how the Virus is impacting the show scene. also we talk about the Vegas Is Back Weekend October 15-18. What to expect. Stories from Octo. And as always brotherly banter!!
Ep 63 Claus Missing Hebmuller Registry & Early Karmanns
March 09, 2020 00:33 - 58 minutes - 55.9 MBCalus Missing is one of the administrators of the Hebmuller Registry & early Karmann convertible sites. Hes a wealth of information. If you wanted to know about Hebmullers & early Karmanns here it is. https://www.karmann1952.de/home.html https://www.hebmueller-registry.com/home.html
Ep 62 RK Smith Photo Journlist
February 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBRK Smith is a photo journalist that worked for Hot VWs magazine for over 35 years. He started in the industry with media Legend Tom Mcmullen. Hes shot thousands of cars & had over 240 Covers of Hot VWs magazine. A true legend in the VW scene. For the companion click https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 61 Joe Horvath from Revmaster
February 21, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBJoe Horvath started Revmaster in 1959. He hired Dean Lowrey & Lee Leighton at EMPI. Then moved on to start Revmaster. He's invented many different innovations in the VW work that we all benefit from today. Great Guy & Legend. Revmaster today makes VW aviation engines and 3.0L Race engines. http://revmasteraviation.com/ https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 60 Supercharger talk with Rababak Perfromance
February 14, 2020 07:09 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBFather & Son Ron & Kevin Trewhella have been working on VW's in the High Desert for years. They recently have been working with AMR 500 Superchargers. We discuss the capabilities & limitations to theses kits as well as their history. Their facebook page
Ep 59 STOLEN the story of the theft & Recovery by social media
February 07, 2020 06:52 - 59 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this episode we interview Yumel Figgers the owner of the car. Tristan Belisimo the Instagram Connection. And Ismael Membreno the brave soul who left work on break to go look for the ghia when he got more than he bargained for with a chase that ended up in the Type 34 ghia recovery. follow theses guys @volksfamilia @maestrophoto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khZWJ9uhh1w
Ep 58 Bill & George talk Projects, Quality & Pre Purchase tips
January 31, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOn this episode we talk about our projects. Pre purchase tips, Our big Bug find in Arizona. Skating at an old age. We answer some listener questions. Why quality cost money and upcoming shows we will be at. See you at OCTO.
Ep 57 Brazilian VW importer Brien Hamrick
January 24, 2020 06:45 - 58 minutes - 56.1 MBBrien Hamrick is with USA Kombi Connection. He imports Buses, Pumas, Brazilias,Ghia TC, and any other cool VW you fancy from Brazil. click her for his facebook All you need to know about importing a VW Bus from Brazil
Ep 56 Real Street Organizer David Ruiz
January 17, 2020 07:52 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBDavid explains to us the birth of the real street class. How he started Drag racing. Hes worked at the Kaddie Shack, OC Bug Werks, Brothers Machine & AA performance.
Ep 55 East Coast Kurt Mezger VW Engine Builder
January 11, 2020 05:59 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBKurt has been a staple in the east coast for performance engines through his shop Vintage performance. You should remember his VW Trends cover April 2004 with his 1968 10 second Beetle. We talk about turbo engines. How he builds them and what he likes for engine combos. Enjoy!
Ep 54 Bruce Meyers Creator of the original Meyers Manx
January 03, 2020 06:36 - 1 hour - 69 MBBruce Meyers changed the world when the Meyers Manx was created. Hes an artist an Author & from the greatest generation. Hear how it all started. He was the first to go from Tj to Lapaz Mex with a buggy for time. That started the Mexico 1000 which became the Baja 1000. At 93 years young hes still working on new projects. A true renaissance man! Bruce is a legend!
Ep 53 Ray Mejia Owner of Lil Dreamer & HVWs Cover Engine
December 27, 2019 23:08 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBRay has been influential in the VW scene since the eary 80's with his VW Lil Dreamer a 11 Second street car. Then in 2001 HVWs cover with his Chopped 64' Turbo'd Ghia. And now his Engine graced the cover of October 2019 Hot VWs 2400cc 400 hp injected street beast! Click the link below for pictures of some of the cars we talk about. https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 52 10 Foot Doug
December 20, 2019 05:51 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe barn door roadster, his 1955 Barn door Bus. Doug has been involved in the VW scene for 30 years. Selling parts at pomona to pay for his collage. And manufacturing some parts too. He is a contributing photographer for Airmighty magazine Blog has pics for visuals https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
EP 51 Bug Out Show Promoter Les Steger
December 13, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBLes Steger has been in the VW scene in the east coast since the late 60s. Hear what it takes to put on an event like Bug out and his history in the VW scene on the south east coast.He also owned Les' Buggy Shop. Here is a link to his site https://www.bugouts.com/
Ep 50 my 67 Bus story and 2020 Giveaway
December 08, 2019 06:49 - 38 minutes - 38.3 MBI tell the story of how & where I found my 67 Deluxe. The details of how I decided what details to put into it. I announce the 2020 Bug Giveaway. Next year is gonna be great! My Bus Video
EP 49 Low quality parts, SEMA, what happend at EMPI
November 29, 2019 15:58 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBBill & George discuss the frustration of low quality parts manufactured for Volkswagens. SEMA VWs on display. For Sale Ads. What the heck happened at EMPI https://aircooledautos.com/
EP 48 RustologyDubfab SEMA
November 22, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWe talk to Michael Anderson from dubfab & Joe McCrae from Rustology Garage. Michael is an expert on VW suspension especially with buses. Joe specializes in metal work & rust replacement and 21 & 23 conversions. check out their sights below. https://www.dubfab.com/ https://rustologygarage.com/
EP 47 Matt Whitesell 914 Rubber
November 13, 2019 04:31 - 1 hour - 86 MBHear what took place to start 914 rubber. How this homegrown business is finding its place in the aftermarket world creating parts for the forgotten VW / Porsche. Thinking about buying a 914 theres some good information on this podcast. https://914rubber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/914Rubber/
EP 46 DKP Member Bill Schwimmer
November 08, 2019 04:58 - 1 hour - 67 MBBill Schwimmer has been involved in the VW scene since the early 80's. Growing up in Orange CA the heartbeat of the Cal-look scene. You'll remember his Pepto squareback that was recreated by Russell Ricthie. Hear about how DKP 3 Gets started again. We talk about BRM's, The DKP Pre Classic meet at Nicks Burger. And lots of history. Enjoy DKP Facebook https://www.dkpcarclub.com/
Ep 45 Flat Four Media Alex Arredondo
November 02, 2019 00:48 - 58 minutes - 55.1 MBAlex Arradondo is one of Hot VWs premier photographers. He has changed the game with his dual exposure & studio style photography. His close connection to the DBK Compound has given him the opportunity to debut some unbelievable rides. Alex is also not new to the game. His first magazine debut was in Hot VWs may 1987 with Bad Temper II Check that out Here
EP 44 Dean Kirsten 38 year Hot VWs Photographer
October 25, 2019 02:56 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBDean Kirsten worked at Fleming & Aronson High performance, then Hot VWs magazine from 1977 to 2015. We discuss his history, His career at the magazine. His thoughts on magazines today. The competition with VW Trends and the demise they saw coming. His facebook is Here Follow along the blog companion Here
EP 43 EV West's Micheal Bream electrify your VW
October 18, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBMicheal Bream is the founder & owner of EV West. They are the premier Electric conversion Speed shop. They sell all the components to convert your VW to full electric. we discuss cost, Performance, range & the limitations of an EV conversion to your VW. Check out his website Here EV West youtube channel Here
EP 42 BT 80's Promoter Bob Daniels
October 11, 2019 01:27 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe interview Bob Daniels. Promoter of the Back to the 80's Meet at Prado. His 56 Oval is on the October 2019 Volksworld Cover. We also talk a bit about the east coast VW Scene. Check out the podcast Companion https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep. 41 Type 34 ghia at Barrett Jackson Feat. Lee Hedges
October 04, 2019 04:54 - 59 minutes - 51.9 MBLee & I discuss the 68 type 34 Karmann Ghia with 63K original miles going through the auction at Barrett Jackson. Also this cars history. What personal experience Lee has with this car. What effect the result could have on the Type 34 market. Listen along for some great insight on VWs at Barrett Jackson. Click the link to see this car HERE
Ep 40 Renegade Hybrids Scott Mann
September 27, 2019 05:52 - 54 minutes - 65.2 MBScott Mann has been into building VW Based 914s with V8 conversions. Talk about a niche market. His Love started with VW's and 914s Were built by VW. He is a Pro driver and driving instructor We talk about water cooled conversions. Check out his site here http://www.renegadehybrids.com/ He also holds the patent on the stack lite trailer. The 20' stacker trailer. It tows easy and does not take a mile to park or store. Its also designed to be towed by a 1/2 ton truck. check it out h...
Ep 39 Mohr Perfromaces Joel Mohr
September 20, 2019 03:29 - 1 hour - 130 MBJoels been known most famously for his Quick & Dirty Drag Bug. He has ran drag racing classes with Kadrons and holds the record for Kadron racing. Has spent years in the VW industry Building Engines & Transmissions. He also developed a Kadron Turbo Kit. Listen & learn of his history & experience with Volkswagens. We talk about head technology & Low cost performance engines. His site is Here Follow along with the podcast companion Here
Ep 38 80's Bug owner Aaron Kahan
September 13, 2019 13:31 - 1 hour - 103 MBAaron Kahan is the owner of the 67 Bug displayed at the El Prado show this year in the "back to the 80's display. Hear the story on how this car was put away and then dusted off and now back on the road. Same owner since it was built! Also Aaron is a member of Burbank Choppers a So Cal traditional Hot Rodder club. Podcast companion https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 37 The Utah Junk yard Buses Cecil Read
September 06, 2019 05:53 - 46 minutes - 40.6 MBHow to save some buses. Cecil Read stumbled across 6 Buses back in 2015. This is the official story of how they were found and who got them. All of theses buses are back on the road thanks to all the people that took the effort to gat them all roadworthy. Don Eastman, Tony Brown, Pete Wansgard, Scott Maxwell, Scott Wyatt, Dave Kindig, Matt Dinublio
EP 36 LDW Bonus Bill & George answer listeners questions
September 02, 2019 02:56 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBTopics discussed 100hp Type 4 Driver combo, the search for my 63 rag top. How do people pay for these 50-100k Builds. Bills thoughts on the new EMPI Podcast. Progress on the White Split, Bullrun Bus, and the Carbon Cab. Follow along here https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
EP 35 VWs enter the battle of the imports & NHRA VW Scott Kelley
August 30, 2019 06:47 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWe continue the conversation with Scott Kelley. We hear the history of how VWs got into battle of the imports. How NHRA changes the import drag racing scene. How Ron Lummus helped innovate in the FWD chassis design. Also the new racing series that are out there.
EP 34 Scott Kelley Veteran VW Dragracer part 1
August 25, 2019 15:49 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBScott Kelley has been drag racing VWs for 30 years in his VW fastback "Bullet" His father Larry Kelley started racing in the mid 60s with all of the VW racing veterans. Find out his Story, how he got VWs accepted in the import racing scene. Hear about all the challenges to get our VWs accepted in the import racing world from the guy who kept making waves till they let us in. Like Scott's page here Scott Kelley FB to follow along with Pics & Video at the LTD blog https://www.letstalkdubs...
EP. 33 EMPI's Phillip Kane. Whats going on with EMPI
August 15, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this episode we talk about whats going on with EMPI. The NEW ownership. Their Change of direction. Recently Jack Sacchette with JayCee joined the company. Then the announcment of David Pipoly with the Compound Built designing parts. After hearing this podcast you may change what you think about the future of EMPI! Dont forget to support the podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html
EP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledge
August 09, 2019 06:02 - 58 minutes - 59.1 MBOn this episode. Bill & George discuss the feedback on the all metal body. Talk about the new changes with EMPI and some bus knowledge. Shot out to listeners who reviews & some basic bus spotting differences.