The Avants Podcast

In spite of how often we (and everyone else in the car industry) cross paths with Ashley she never tries to hide or pretend she doesn't know us. I don't really get it either but we sure have had some fun hanging out with her and the group from Hagerty.

Hear me out; what if instant gratification wasn't the driving force behind a car build? What if your goal was to build a car without cutting any corners? What would the result be? Chances are it would be something as special as John Zuberek's perfect E30 M3.

We got Adam Robertson with Lamborghini/McLaren/Bentley/RR of Bellevue to talk slowly enough for Nick to understand his Welsh accent for almost an entire hour.

We talk about road rallies and some alleged speed related fun with attorney John Eltringham! John has had A LOT of amazing cars, but especially loves his V12 Lamborghinis.

Nick and Dan recap the Lamborghini Urus Launch, the Mule Open House, and talk about all the upcoming events for spring. If it ever stops raining anyway.

Nick and Dan talk to Jaurdey Samuel with 425 Business Magazine about the advertising side of the car world.

Nick and Dan talk to Jason Bourriague, owner of Stella the Bus ('67 Deluxe Safari) and Alice the Bus ('66 Westphalia), and talk about just how great VW Bus culture is.

Nick and Dan talk to Trevor Wert, head of media and former driving instructor from DirtFish Rally School. 

Ok, so there's more to D.J. MacLean than just owning a badass Hummer H1 Turbo Diesel, he's also responsible for some time keeping and tracking at Baja and is working on a new lighting systems that's going to change industry. Check it out on Episode 19! 

We talk to Kristen (not Krissy) from LeMay - America's Car Museum! If you haven't been down to the museum by now you're really missing out, no matter what kind of cars you're into. We go several times a year and are never disappointed. Have listen and here all about it!

Nick and Dan talk about modding your car the right way in the right order and why! Special shout out to our friends at Avants, APC in Woodinville, Metropolitan Detail, MULE Outfitters, and HID Kit Pros who we've talked to on several occasions for professional advice. 

On this episode we talk to Amanda Friedman, the General Manager of Drivers Club Redmond. Amanda was a really fun guest to have on the show we're already looking forward to the next time when she comes back after Driver's Club opens this Summer!

We talk to our friend and professional race car driver Andrew Evans!

We interview The Gatekeeper - Sean McDonough. You probably know Sean from Exotics as the man at the gate. We know him as a dear friend with a life full of great car stories. 

We had a fun adventure in Scottsdale thanks to the friends we've made at home. To top it off, we were lucky enough to meet a Wanker! Special thanks for making our trip great to Scott and Katrina with Jet Center Events, Krissy Wells with LeMay - America's Car Museum, Ashley Shoemaker with Hagerty, Amanda Friedman with Drivers Club, and of course, the Wankers.  The Podcast RSS

In this episode we get to know Adam Cramer with Avants, a rapidly growing car club you need to know about! 

We're back for a new year! Dan's not entirely dead in spite of sounding mostly dead and Nick forgot how to use a mic. 

We discuss the absolute essentials everyone should carry in their car all the time and a few extras. 

Nick and Dan talk about their favorite places to meet up with their car friends. The perfect podcast for an upcoming long weekend! 

You probably know Kevin's cars, so it's time to get to know our friend Kevin! 

Nick and Dan discuss the ultimate PNW Supercar, if you could only pick one. 

We interview to newbies to the PNW car scene, Amanda and Chad Townes. 

Introducing our first sponsor, Benji Meder! Benji is the owner of M² Fitness! Listen in to hear more as we discuss our stance on advertising, here about Benji, and of course we talk about cars.

We interview the creator of Peanut Butter Jelly Time and his wife, Kevin and Kaitlyn Flynn! 

It's getting cold! Time to prep those cars for the PNW Winter.