Windblown Mic

In Episode 19 of Windblown Mic, Michael sits down with longtime PCASDR member, former board member, volunteer, business owner, and adventurer Mike Miller. While Mike has worn many hats throughout his career, the conversation quickly dives into his incredible experiences exploring some of the most remote places on Earth. Mike shares stories from his pioneering scuba dives beneath the Antarctic ice,...

In Episode 18 of Windblown Mic, Michael Zurich sits down with Michael Olguin, owner of Gillies Auto Lounge and longtime Porsche enthusiast. They discuss the passion behind creating a gathering place for car enthusiasts, the importance of community within the automotive world, and what makes the Porsche experience so unique. From car culture and business ownership to friendships formed through a sh...

In Episode 17 of the Windblown Mic, Michael Zurich sits down with longtime PCASDR member and Autocross Chair Bill Behun. Bill shares his Porsche journey, how he became involved with the club, and what led him to take on one of the most important volunteer roles in the region. The conversation covers the world of autocross, driver development, event management, and the lessons learned from years of...

n Episode 16 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, Michael Zurich sits down with PCASDR member and racer Alisha Wray to discuss her motorsports journey, her experiences on track, and what it takes to compete in today's high-performance driving environment. From first track days to racing wheel-to-wheel, Alisha shares her perspective on the challenges, excitement, and personal growth that come from pushing...

In Episode 15 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, Michael Zurich sits down with longtime PCASDR member, racer, instructor, and business owner Mark Curran. Mark shares his journey into the Porsche community, his passion for performance driving, and the experiences that led him to become a leader within the club's Driver Education and Time Trial programs. The conversation explores the value of driver trai...

In Episode 14 of the *Windblown Mic Podcast*, Michael sits down with longtime Porsche enthusiast and racer Bruce Wing for a conversation packed with stories, motorsports history, and the people who make the Porsche community special. From racing experiences and automotive adventures to life lessons learned along the way, Bruce shares the kind of insight that only comes from years around the sport...

In Episode 13 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, Michael sits down with legendary automotive photographer Royce Rumsey for a conversation packed with stories from behind the lens and inside the Porsche world. From racing culture and iconic car moments to the evolution of automotive photography, Royce shares decades of experience capturing the machines and people that make the hobby special. This episod...

n Episode 12 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, we sit down with longtime Porsche enthusiast and PCASDR member Mike Weil to talk about cars, business, friendships, and the experiences that keep people connected to the Porsche community. Mike shares stories from his automotive journey, his passion for Porsche culture, and the relationships and memories built along the way. From the garage to club events...

In Episode 11 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, PCASDR President Michael Zurich takes the other side of the microphone and shares the story behind his Porsche journey, the passion that fuels the club, and the cars that have become part of the family — Lava O, his Lava Orange 911 Turbo S, and Gem Ride, the Sapphire Blue Cayman GTS. From the road that led him into the Porsche community to building frien...

In this episode of Windblown Mic, I sit down with Tracey Williams — retired San Diego Police Sergeant, lifelong gearhead, and owner of Ellipse Motors. Tracey shares his journey from a 30-year career in law enforcement to building a reputation as a true hands-on mechanic and car enthusiast. We get into his early car roots, what drives his passion for turning wrenches, and the philosophy behind Elli...

Episode 9 of the Windblown Mic Podcast, we sit down with Suchada—tour leader and the force behind the_silver_vixon_911—to talk about her journey in the Porsche community and the story behind her iconic 911. What starts as a conversation about cars quickly turns into something deeper, as Suchada shares the emotional connection to her Porsche and the story of her dad’s car that helped shape her pass...

In Episode 8 of the *Windblown Mic Podcast*, I sit down with Rick Richardson to talk Porsche, driving culture, and the passion that keeps us all coming back for more. We get into Rick’s story, his connection to the car community, and what makes the Porsche world so unique—from early experiences to the moments that really stick with you behind the wheel. If you’re into cars, good people, and real c...

**Episode 7 – The Youngest Chair in PCA-SDR | Kaelyn** What happens when the next generation takes the wheel? In Episode 7, I sit down with Kaelyn—PCA-SDR’s Social Media Chair, autocrosser, and track racer… and the youngest chair in the club. We get into how she found her way into Porsche, what makes autocross so addictive, and why track driving changes everything. Kaelyn also talks about bringing...

Episode 6 of Windblown Mic features Ilko Nechev, Director of Marketing for Panorama Magazine and a true Porsche enthusiast. We get into Ilko’s journey into the automotive world, what it takes to shape the voice of Porsche Club of America’s flagship publication, and how storytelling keeps the passion for Porsche alive across generations. From behind-the-scenes insights at Panorama to his personal c...

Randy Irons, Membership Chair for the Porsche Club of America San Diego Region, joins me on the Windblown Mic to talk all things Porsche, community, and what it really takes to keep a club thriving. We get into how Randy got into the Porsche world, what makes the PCA community special, and some behind-the-scenes insight into membership growth and engagement. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into...

Greg Nickols, our Sponsorship Chair joins me to discuss how we foster our sponsors to help the club.

Joan, our new Chair of JRs, joins me to discuss what she has installed for the JRs and how we are going to grow our program.

Jason Joins us to Discuss Club inner workings

In this episode of **Windblown Mic**, we sit down with **Bob Berman**, founder of Amplified Studios in Carlsbad, the creative space where our podcast is recorded. Bob shares the story behind building a studio dedicated to music, podcasting, and creative collaboration. We talk about the growth of podcasting, the importance of community in the creative world, and how spaces like Amplified help peopl...