Matt McDonald
Volkswageneers
Three Ohio-based guys sharing stories and experiences on classic VW ownership.
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Author
Matt McDonald
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Latest episode
Nov 2, 2026
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Episodes
Matt Ross: Unhappy Little Accidents 02.11.2026 1:45:28
In today's show, Matt paints the road, James evades taxes and Ricky gets a job! Rabbits on the Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/rabbits.on.the.rocks/?hl=en Episode featuring: James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/
Between a B3 and a Hard Place - Kyle Cooperider & Calvin Myers 19.10.2026 1:54:03
This week, James returns from a North American tour, Matt’s truck-saga comes to a close, Kyle gets smushed and Calvin loses his flywheel. Episode featuring: Calvin Myers: https://www.instagram.com/calvin_myers__/?hl=en James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram....
James returns to the Palm Spring of Washington ft. Derek Ripley 27.09.2026 1:29:51
In this weeks episode, James's Washington Marketplace saga comes to an end, the Washington boys check out Pacific Waterland and Derek gives us a rundown on his ITB'd ABF clone pickup build. Episode featuring: James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/ Derek Ripley: https://www.instagram.com/ripley.derek?igsh=OWZ5ZGt5a2syMWRi Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d...
Diesel Wagon, Caballero Bagging and Turbo Lagging 14.09.2026 1:07:08
This week, James is "On the wagon", Ricky is Caballero choreographing and Matt gets smacked for scope creeping on the 1.8T build. Episode Featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
The Loss of the Rings: The Fellowship of the 13s - Ryan Milkovich & Sam Zimon 30.08.2026 1:44:35
In this week's episode, Ryan Milkovich and Sam Zimon jumped on the mic to discuss Ryan's Mk1Madness misadventure, 1.6TD swaps and their horde of Rabbits Episode Featuring: Ryan Milkovich: https://www.instagram.com/ouchmk1s/?hl=en Sam Zimon: https://www.instagram.com/squeakymk1/?hl=en Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/...
Show-pocalypse 23.08.2026 1:15:12
NEW SHOW LOGO DEBUT!!! This week, the boys recount the adventures of the 3 week gap in recording, all which entails paid Miami vacations, Miatas at the Gap, more Marketplace debacles and Rabbit project progress. Episode Featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl...
Facebook Flops 16.08.2026 1:10:12
In today's episode, the boys are met with the harsh reality of Marketplace. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
The Cure for Post-Madness-Sadness 26.07.2026 1:11:48
In today's episode, the boys ease post-Madness-Sadness with a little help from Facebook Marketplace. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
MADNESS! - Billy Applegate 19.07.2026 1:09:48
Today we're live from MK1 Madness in Mohnton, PA with Billy Applegate Episode Featuring: Billy Applegate: https://www.instagram.com/this_scares_me/ Rabbits on the Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/rabbits.on.the.rocks/?hl=en Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
ABA a Day Keeps the Doctor Away 29.06.2026 1:14:48
In today's episode, the boys make a buck, Matt goes on a quest for the world's finest spaghetti and James buys a Spree. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
Raised on Rabbits - Sebastian Kohl 13.06.2026 1:12:48
Today we talk to Sebastian Kohl about his 2.5-swapped Fahrenheit GTI, MK2 Mayday and if tightening Matt's head-bolts is a "good idea." Episode Featuring: Sebastian Kohl: https://www.instagram.com/vwweasel_75/ -> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vwweasel_garage Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider:...
Tandem Mountain Coaster 26.05.2026 52:27
Today the boys recount trips to MK2 Mayday, Der Berg Ruft & Alpine Volks Fair. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
Why Rod Stewart Left L.A. 27.04.2026 1:16:16
Today the boys go back to basics and talk limp-mode, EVs & Rod Stewart. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
Oil-Pan Superman - Cory Lawson @ Misfits Meet 13.04.2026 2:03:03
Misfits Meet Host & VW Tech, Cory Lawson, jumps on the mic at the show to talk oil pan tragedies, shop life and how the Misfits Meet came to fruition. Cory Lawson: https://www.instagram.com/cory_lawson15/ Misfits Meet: https://www.instagram.com/misfits.meet/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https:...
Rocco Roadtrip - Christopher Pia 06.04.2026 1:30:47
In today's episode, the boys are back and YouTuber, Christopher Pia, stops by to talk two-lane roads, the Overcrest Rally & his new 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco. Episode featuring: Christopher Pia: https://www.instagram.com/twisted.ginger84/ Pia's Projects: https://www.youtube.com/@piasprojects Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: htt...
4HI & Bone Dry - Washington Trip 29.03.2026 1:01:51
This week, James and Ricky fly out to Washington to meet up with Derek to bring home James's Mk2 Golf and GMC Yukon, what could possibly go wrong. Featuring Ryan Leon, Derek Ripley and Josh Hyland. Ryan Leon: https://www.instagram.com/lola_the_rabbit_82/ Derek Ripley: https://www.instagram.com/ripley.derek?igsh=OWZ5ZGt5a2syMWRi Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ames...
Low-Lo-Lo-Lola the Rabbit - Ryan Leon 15.03.2026 1:01:28
Fabricator & Auto-CAD Master, Ryan Leon, talks current projects, custom fabbed parts and how Lola "runs like a woman and rides like a man." Episode featuring: Ryan Leon: https://www.instagram.com/lola_the_rabbit_82/ RL Designs: https://www.instagram.com/rldesigns1984/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/ Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Coo...
Fish Fab Frigs - Chase Fisher 08.03.2026 1:05:18
Rabbit resurrector, Chase Fisher, talks rust repair, restoration classes and a 24-day show-truck build. Episode featuring: Chase Fisher: https://www.instagram.com/_fishfab_/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
Wookie on the Dragon - Alex Tonhaeuser 02.03.2026 58:13
Volkswagen Tech, Alex Tonhaeuser, talks MK4s, the Tail of the Dragon and a locked-up VR6 "Hail Mary" one week before Alpine Volks Fair. Episode featuring: Alex Tonhaeuser: https://www.instagram.com/mk4_alex_/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jame...
Drug Dealer Daily - Emma Baldwin 22.02.2026 1:43:17
Hair stylist, Emma Baldwin, talks dirt track, Cadillacs and her pride & joy 1992 VW Cabriolet called "Linus." Episode featuring: Emma Baldwin: https://www.instagram.com/eb.vw/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en
Where We're Going, We Don't Need Brakes 16.02.2026 1:13:55
Ricky recounts his trip to Costa Rica, Matt stretches his bolts and James has a stroke. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/
Lost in Costa Rica - Jes Howells 08.02.2026 1:01:44
While Ricky's lost in Costa Rica, we talk electrical nightmares, flywheel dowel pins and Jes' 1980 2.5 07K-swapped pickup. Episode featuring: Jes Howells: https://www.instagram.com/jesectd/ Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/
Five-Cylinder Phonics - Brett Horn 01.02.2026 1:54:35
Former reading teacher, Brett Horn, talks 4-Motion MK4s, 07K-swapped BMW drifting and reverse cowgirl in the Taco Bell drive-through. Episode featuring: Brett Horn: https://www.instagram.com/brett.07k/?hl=en Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jame...
Snowmageddon and the Shoeless Man - Baked Beans Garage 25.01.2026 1:18:31
Today we talk to Josh from Baked Beans Garage about VW-powered Volvos, rotary wizardry and FeetWiki scores. Episode featuring: Baked Beans Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@BakedBeansGarage/videos Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/
Ripley's Believe it or Don't 18.01.2026 1:17:39
Today we get Derek on the phone and talk shop on an environmental disaster, James' MK2 and a 12-pack in a Mercedes wagon. Episode featuring: Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/ James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/ Derek Ripley: https://www.instagram.com/ripley.derek?igsh=OWZ...
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