Topics Under The Stairs

In this episode, we sit down with Kelley and Danny of VaVaVans! After our standard callbacks and nonsense, we dive right into their story.   In 2019 Kelley needed a change which led to her selling her home and most of her belongings and trading her car for an empty van.   With the help of forums and YouTube, Kelley built our new home on wheels and hit the road.   Fast-forward a couple of years - K...

Today we sit down with our good friend and long-time contributor, Moritz Schmid.   We talk news, break room muffin etiquette, and why it can, unfortunately, be necessary for OSHA to visit your job site. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Buckle up. In this extra-long boi, we sit with return guest Bruce Deslauriers of Fall River Tattoo Company.    Bruce tells us what he's been up to since last joining us. We discuss tattoos, some things that may be frowned upon, and what scenarios warrant customer education.   We also talk extensively about the joys of driving a car you build regularly and cheese. We talk a lot about cheese.   Bruc...

Are you passionate about full-length pants on planes? Do you hate when a colleague halves a donut in the break room? Is your retirement based on BaT auction VW pricing? This episode is for you if you answered yes to any of these questions. Our dear friend Tobias joins us for 2 hours of complete chaos. @tobiastrousers https://revivalmotoring.com/

In this episode, Jake and Blake of the Lufthaus join us to give an update on all of the rad projects they have going on.  They also tell us what they are working on for the 2023 season, some new parts accounts they have secured, and much more!  We also have a bonus guest Mike from Maine, or New York?   @thelufthaus // thelufthaus.com

In this episode, we sit down with Shane McConnell of The Dregs Liquid Light show / The Dregs Records. Shane tells us all about the art of liquid light and how he became interested.  We discuss analog vs. digital, different techniques and setups, and how a big light-colored wall makes all the difference. We discuss some of the bands he has done visuals for and some of his favorite events he has don...

In this episode, we sit down with Arborist - Carl Taylor.  Carl tells us how picking up sticks can turn into a 20+ year career.  He explains how his tasks have evolved over the years and how he learned some of his skills as a climber.  We deep dive into tree types, equipment, proper trimming, and even bugs. https://revivalmotoring.com/

In this episode, Blake joins us to remember Brad Hathaway.  Ryan and Blake share some of their favorite memories and stories of growing up with "VW Jesus" himself. We hear about some of his favorite projects, how he acquired many of them, and how there might be some we don't even know about. We also take some listener-submitted Brad stories. https://revivalmotoring.com/  

In this special episode, we are joined by Ryan's wife, Ann, and daughter Emma. We go back and look at our past year of wonderful guests we have had the pleasure of sitting with.  Besides reviewing some of our favorite episodes and topics, we discuss the news and hit the callbacks. We also speak with Ann about her career in Education. This inevitably prompts some memories of our elementary years. h...

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Eric Stahl.  Eric works for an International Real Estate Development company training a team of Analysts. Eric gives us a rundown of the projects and properties his company develops and explains some of the steps to make them happen.  We also discuss Tesla ownership and the holidays. https://revivalmotoring.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Linehan.  We talk about how he started his career working as a bouncer in Boston and down throughout the south shore.  He tells us the good, bad, and ugly sides of the business and how it eventually transitioned into him learning CNC machining.  Between working in small machine shops, and even teaching the metal shop programs in prisons Dan has seen it all.  W...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike and Heather Greene of the Greene Outdoors, based out of Central Massachusetts.  They tell us all about how they started doing small private guided fishing trips, and it has grown into the business it is today.  While specializing in ice fishing, they also offer guided trips for fly fishing and other summer freshwater fishing, even giant carp! After growing th...

In this episode, we sit with a friend and return guest, Anthony Delbonis! First, we catch up on some quick callbacks. We then dive right into a first-class "What grinds your Gears" segment - a chilling tale of a hospital ER waiting room from Ryan.  After that, we have a round table discussion on the recent news about the government's Unidentified Aerial Phenomena research and what we believe about...

In this episode, we sit with Brandon 'Oh'(AKA BOOMA) of Euclid, ShapeThrower, and Edict.  Brandon tells us about growing up around music and how he started playing bass and guitar.  After Brandon and Jon reminisce, Brandon tells the boys about his 3 projects.  He plays guitar in Euclid and bass in ShapeThrower and Edict.  He explains how each band is different and what it is like to juggle them al...

In this episode, we sit down with New Bedford-based scallop fisherman/entrepreneur Ryan Tavares.  Ryan tells us all about how he learned the ropes and first got onto a crew of a scallop fishing boat.  He explains that scallop boats go out year-round, and when the captain says it's time to get to the boat - you go. We also learn what each crew member is responsible for during their assigned watch a...

This week while Jon is Sunning himself at the equator, Mark and Ryan are joined by Craig and Brittany to celebrate the show's 2nd anniversary and mix it up in the studio. @craigmancusi // @itsbrister

In this episode, we sit down with Kat Rosenquist! Kat is a seasoned dog groomer, among many other very interesting hobbies, including but not limited to Nose work competitions, horses, and saltwater aquariums.  We take a deep dive into what it's like in the dog grooming business, what a dog owner should be doing, and what to expect. We also get the inside scoop on one of the fascinating mysteries...

In this special Halloween episode, we sit down with our friends from Soulseekers Paranormal! Austin and Corey had joined us last year to tell us about the start of their paranormal investigating group, and we figured October was a great time to have them return! Alan, Stephanie, and Austin join us this time.  We hear about their latest episode in the abandoned Asylum and the research involved. The...

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Paul McGrath.  Spoiler alert - Paul drops some huge news before we even hit the intro music.  Paul tells us what it was like immigrating to the USA and how perfect the timing of his position at Tarox came. We also discuss his role at Cardinal Creative Agency and how the skills from his customer service roles carry over. Most importantly - Tea time; it's...

In episode 100, we sit down with Mike Quill, owner of Feartown haunted house and Factory of Terror.  He tells us how it was a long-time dream to create his own haunted house and how he started with the development of Feartown in Seekonk, Massachusetts.  We learn how the process works throughout the year to create new haunts and attractions.  We discuss the differences between what you can do in an...

In this episode, we sit down with Psychic Medium Debbie Squizzero. Debbie tells us her earliest memories of encountering spirits and how it has evolved for her over the years.  We hear about the transition from her career teaching to helping clients as a psychic medium full-time.  Debbie explains how spirits communicate to her and how a person's energy moves to the other side.  She even picks up s...

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Edge, owner and tour guide at Providence Ghost Tour.  Courtney tells us what It was like growing up in a home with paranormal activity was like, and eventually how she eventually became a guide for a ghost tour.  After researching and hearing some stories, she saw a lot of paranormal history in the city of Providence and created her own - Providence Ghost...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Miville to talk about how he got into cars and eventually air-cooled VWs. We also discuss his role at Hagerty and some of the special services they offer.  https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Missy Battaglia, Stylist and owner of Revolutions Salon in Bridgewater, MA.  Missy tells us about her journey to become a stylist and the steps she took to grow her career.  We learn about unexpected hurdles that would have driven many to give up on owning their own business and how Missy overcame them.  We discuss some not often openly discussed topics, such as w...

In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite repeat guests - Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker Brewing. We try and cover all of the updates in the year since Ryan visited us last, including but not limited to news from the Kilroy Square beer garden, new releases, events at the taproom, and what to expect for the upcoming 5-year anniversary week of celebrations.  In addition to that - we get to so...