Best Nick Bergeron Podcasts (2025)

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We Dragged Brian Dallas Through Hell 59:58

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11h ago59:58

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This week we welcome Brian Dallas back to the show to talk all about Spot GPS, overlanding, off-road shows, Tackform mounts, and us dragging him through Hell's Revenge. Brian has moved on from our friend at Dirt Fish and is working for Spot Satellite tracking and communication systems, working the show circuit, and living the overlanding dream. The…

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Is It Alright To Gatekeep Your Favorite Roads? 39:15

10d ago39:15

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Dan and Nick talk about the many adventures of driving our favorite roads and why we often don't publish the routes. Dan still has Dan's Drives up and running for some of the more popular routes, but both he and Nick have dozens of routes they're afraid to share for multiple reasons. What do you think? Should we throw caution to the wind let Darwin…

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Dan is Out of Roads 40:04

17d ago40:04

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Things are heating up in Scottsdale, so we need some new roads to drive! The dilemma? Dan is pretty sure he's driven every fun road in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado! Speaking of things getting hot in Scottsdale, welcome NiCole Wilson to Avants as the new Director of Scottsdale! We have known NiCole for a long time and she's another great, ove…

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Episode 400! Amps, Watts, Volts, Starlinks, Rams, and Public Lands 38:04

24d ago38:04

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Today we talk all about power! Nick wires up, and then rewires, his Starlink Mini, Ram steps it way up with a warranty that's hard to beat, and what is going on with all that public land in the big bill? It's never as simple as that Instagram Reel telling you how to think. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter S…

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ROOSTER BLOCKED! - The Chicken Tax 37:01

29d ago37:01

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As much as we want to hate the Chicken Tax for blocking us from getting all those cool trucks we really want, we can't deny it brought out some of the best creativity from manufacturers. We dive into how the Chicken Tax started and the waves of creativity it forced upon the auto industry as a whole. It also helps explain the heat behind the current…

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Factory Infotainment is Terrible and GM is Going to Make It Worse 42:17

1M ago42:17

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GM decides CarPlay isn't necessary anymore, making their already terrible infotainment even worse. Just in case anyone at GM reads this, stop being stupid. On the smarter side of the industry, RAM finally admits mistakes were made and brings back the Hemi with a great comeback commercial. Check out the awesome new RAM commercial here: https://youtu…

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The Dude Magnet 50:08

1M ago50:08

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While we often discuss the Countach as being the ultimate "don't meet your heroes" car, we have never driven any other car that got more attention than the mighty Countach. We talk about the news and a few other topics in this episode, but we got a laugh of out how the iconic Countach brings more attention from other guys than anything else by a hu…

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Stellantis Unplugs the Charger Daytona EV 42:46

2M ago42:46

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While we could be more tactful about this, we won't be, because everyone who has ever driven a car knows the Charger EV was dead before it launched. Not only did no one really want one, but the reviews on them were terrible from the start with subpar range, awkward ergonomics, and the continued questionable build quality Stellantis is getting known…

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Michael Beats Moab 51:54

2M ago51:54

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We conclude the Moab conversation with Megan, Michael, and Brian, and talk about all the things we learned, where we're going next, and how much of a beating Moab gave us all. Thanks to Michael Smith however, we feel more prepared than ever for out next adventures in the wild. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Cart…

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Rock Beats Megan 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Megan, Michael, and Brian join us in the studio to discuss misadventures in Moab and Megan's impression of the drummer from Def Leppard. The guys talk about almost rolling on Hell's Gate and what they should have done different. Live and learn! The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member?…

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Metal Beats Rock 50:11

2M ago50:11

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We're back from Moab and mostly unscathed! Mostly. Some of our bodies took a beating, but our hitch sliders put in the real work. We definitely learned the real value of geometry and physics, but most importantly the value of a group member with experience. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an A…

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Legend of Formula D, Time Attack, and Pikes Peak - Dai Yoshihara! 52:34

3M ago52:34

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On this week's episode we have the pleasure of having Dai Yoshihara in the studio! Dai talks with us about growing up and street racing in Japan, moving to the US, and becoming a champion of Formula D, Time Attack, and Pikes Peak! The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.a…

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Are Overlanders Killing Overlanding? 56:18

3M ago56:18

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This week we we’re calling out you gatekeepers! No, not the good kind like the Sean at Exotics, but those people who say you can’t do something without a specific type of mod. Did you really need those Baja Designs lights? Is that Warn Platinum 12k winch necessary? How about the $2,500 roof top tent you use once a year? Yes, there is a difference i…

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It's a Pop Quiz! 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Dan surprises Nick with a pop quiz of automotive knowledge! Can you beat Nick? Did we get a few wrong? Join us this week and have another good reason to yell at your radio besides listening to the news. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave…

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The Lumpsucker.. or McMurtry Spéirling Pure! 48:04

3M ago48:04

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In spite of what we think, the McMurtry Spéirling Pure is not in fact related to the Lumpsucker fish, but it does drive upside down and you've got to see it! We also talk about how basic hand tool installation usually means $700+ in power tools, Ferrari teases bringing back a manual transmission, Easter Jeep Safari brings out all the Jeeps we want …

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Lightbars on Supercars and a Doozy of a Day at Singer 41:53

3M ago41:53

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So many mods happened in the last few weeks! Our friends at HKP Customs installed a Baja Designs lightbar on the R8, Metropolitan Detail did another amazing job of STEK Paint Protection on the F150 Raptor, the Bronco Raptor got power step sliders, and Nick's Ranger Raptor is getting more armor. On top of all that, Dan went to Singer and saw how the…

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Lee Luna Keeps the Quality Going at Metropolitan Detail 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

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Avants and this podcast have a long history with John Kleven and Metropolitan Detail and now Metropolitan has moved on to the capable hands of Lee Luna. Lee and John join us in the studio this week to talk about how Lee was chosen to take over ownership and continue the highly respected Metropolitan Detail name. The Avants Podcast is brought to you…

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Buying a Car is as Easy as You Make It 46:58

4M ago46:58

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Is buying a car still hard for you? It doesn’t have to be! If you know how to prepare and how to talk to the sales and finance people you can be in and out in almost no time with no drama. We brought Brian Elich back this week to talk about the buying process, the quickly changing market, ADM, the new truck, and of course the mods that have already…

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Turbocharging Vs Supercharging, FIGHT! 47:06

4M ago47:06

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We tackle one of the oldest arguments of all time, turbocharging versus supercharging! Both have their advantages and disadvantages of course, but either is better than none. So how about both!? It's been done, even on a few production cars! Check out this great video that explains everything you'd ever want to know! The Avants Podcast is brought t…

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Cars Don't Belong Underwater and Neither Do Car Loans 42:14

5M ago42:14

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More car buyers than ever are in a pretty rough spot right now due to Covid ADM pricing. If only someone could have foreseen this completely expected and avoidable crisis! It was us. We saw it. We also talk about bumper disappointment and paint by numbers with your tools.By Avants

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The Best Tire Deal You Can Get! 35:50

5M ago35:50

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Avants now has THE BEST tire deal in the business! We are proud to announce our official partnership with Discount Tire and Americas Tire! All Avants members now get 10% off at all locations, nationwide. This discount can stack with already awesome 10% off discount on Michelin and BF Goodrich tires, meaning you can up to 20% off! No one has a bette…

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The Functional Touch of the Perfect Floormats from Inhabit Design Works 53:10

5M ago53:10

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This week we met up with Jon Hickman and Brian Glass, the partners behind Inhabit Design Works. Inhabit is widely known for their luxurious and functional mats, which have gone in everything from Overland Vans to Singer Porsches. They're now branching slightly beyond that and we got a chance to talk with them about their products as well as touch b…

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Hack the Planet! Or at Least Your Car 39:56

5M ago39:56

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Did you know your car probably has a ton of features that are just hidden away in the software and not enabled? Auto folding mirrors, brighter headlights, fog lights with high beams, disable annoying sounds, warmer seats, and so much more are just a few clicks away if you know what you're doing. There is some inherent risk to this, but we think it'…

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Flaming Grinders, Flaming Ladas, and Even Some Not-So-Flammable Moments with Rory Carroll 1:19:23

5M ago1:19:23

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This week Rory Carroll joins on the show to talk about his life in the automotive industry. From his early days at the New York Times all the way to Jalopnik and Gizmodo and beyond, Rory has driven, written about, and tested some of the most interesting cars to ever exist. We loved making this episode and we know you're going to love listening to i…

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The Scottsdale Auction Attendees Didn't Get the Memo 50:10

6M ago50:10

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Apparently no one told anyone at Scottsdale auction week that inflation and interest rates have gone crazy, because sales figures were nuts. Unfortunately, people buying KTM motorcycles did get the memo and the company is barely alive. Also, does ANYONE have a good wireless CarPlay or Android auto dongle? We keep trying them and keep coming to the …

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Just Go Buy a Truck Already 44:08

6M ago44:08

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We have driven everything from the terrible compact commuter death traps of old to some of the latest hypercars and just about everything between and we still think a truck is the right answer for most of you. In our professional opinion, not owning a proper offroad vehicle at least once in your life, and using it as such, means you're in fact miss…

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The Burden of Being a Car Person 47:07

6M ago47:07

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Have you ever considered what life would be like if you weren't into cars? Can you imagine just walking out to your driveway and only caring that the thing in the driveway got you from point to point efficiently and safely? Yeah we can't either. We discuss the idea of how to convert those people in your life to the dark side with us. Also, does any…

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Class is in Session with Wryann Van Riper 58:46

6M ago58:46

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This week we welcome Automotive Instructor at Clackamas Community College, Wryann Van Riper! Wryann tells us about how he went from the industry to teaching, his many very cool project cars, his love for flying, and how you put a motorcycle engine in your classic Mini!By Avants

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Crawling Through Arizona and Crawling Right Back 57:38

7M ago57:38

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Now that Dan is able to mostly breathe again, we regroup for the new year to encourage you to get out there and drive! Dan crawled through the Arizona mountains in the BRaptor, Nick finished the prep on his Ranger Raptor and picked up a new toy, and we have a ton of fresh Avants events coming up to get you excited for 2025!…

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Merry Christmas and Don't Forget the Batteries 38:13

7M ago38:13

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If you didn't get a Porsche GT3RS for Christmas like some of the Avants members, maybe you got a battery powered one. If so, we recommend some Lithium batteries. We already planned our next Moab trip, Nick mods his Ranger Raptor, Dan gets ready to mod the F150 Raptor, and more automotive news. If you're still looking for that very last minute gift,…

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The 4Runner Crashes! 37:35

7M ago37:35

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Toyotas highly anticipated new 4Runner has finally launched on the Toyota website! People were so excited that the traffic crashed the configurator. We talk about the new 4Runner, the not-so-shameful minivan, and naming your car.By Avants

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Christmas Gifts Every Car Enthusiast in Your Life Will Want 55:22

8M ago55:22

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Are you all ready for Christmas this year? Didn't think so, but we've got your back! We've got some great last minute recommendations for all budgets for the car enthusiast in your life. None of these links are affiliate links; this is just the stuff we love that we think make great gifts. $50 and Under $20 - Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set $50…

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Avants...Utah? 37:06

8M ago37:06

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Nick's windshield remains a blurry mess, the death (or rebirth?) of Jaguar conversation continues, the poor man's stethoscope reveals a potential engine issues on the Ranger Raptor for Nick, Nick's still talking about Moab, Liberty Walk molests a Miura, and we need to open an Avants in SLC. We're getting ready for our upcoming Gift Guide episode an…

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The Worst Rebrand in Automotive History! 41:51

8M ago41:51

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This week we discuss what is without a doubt the single worst rebrand in automotive history, Black Friday deals, diving for Porsche parts, how not to clean your glass, and more!By Avants

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Megan's Back and We're Talking SEMA, Raptor Assault, and Black Friday! 53:45

8M ago53:45

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Megan Zalud is back with in the studio this week to catch up! She gives us the scoop on SEMA, Nick talks about his awesome experience with Ranger Raptor Assault, there’s a new Bronco Raptor at Dan’s house, and Dan gives you the inside track on how tell if that Black Friday deal is actually a deal or just a scam to make you feel better. A special sh…

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Ramon Antonio of Avants Portland 41:53

9M ago41:53

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It's about time Ramon joined us in the studio! Ramon Antonio is the Portland Coordinator for Avants and he joins us this week to talk about his love for all things on wheels, including the unpowered kind. Ramon talks about his brand StillPour, his tow driving work in San Francisco, and his abundance of cars he has owned. Follow Ramon here! https://…

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Justin Chesnutt Drifts on In! 57:04

9M ago57:04

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Formula Drift PROSPEC Driver Justin Chesnutt drifts on in the Avants Podcast this week and talks all things drifting with us! As the owner of After Hours Autosports, Justin isn't just a driver, but he knows a ton about car builds and proper setup for drifting. He's a great resource for anyone looking to get into the sport or who might just be curio…

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The Pro of Ceramic Pro, Adam Cote 44:51

9M ago44:51

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On this weeks episode we have Adam Cote of Ceramic Pro here to demystify all those different paint coatings you keep hearing about. Adam tells us all about different coatings, how to maintain them, if you can apply them yourself, and every other question we could think of asking him.By Avants

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Cristy Lee Does It All and Does It Well 51:25

9M ago51:25

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Cristy Lee is almost a household name if you're into the car shows, but she does so much more than that. Cristy joins us this week to discuss her love for all things automotive, motorcycles, home improvement, and now... sculpting? Cristy is as fun and friendly as she appears on the screen and a real enthusiast you just have to like. We had such a f…

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Live from the Rebelle Rally, It's Team Velocity! 18:15

9M ago18:15

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Karisa Haydon and Trista Smith give us a live update from the Rebelle Rally! They're currently sitting in 5th place, but the rally is far from over. They've had some really close calls and some 4 wheel air time already with more exciting updates to come. Follow along on their journey at on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/R0IW8nd6ELM?si=n…

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Is Living on the Road the Dream? 40:17

9M ago40:17

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Nick went to the RV show, the Crosstrek is king according to Consumer Reports, most car "refrigerators" are junk, and more on this weeks shoptalk! We're looking for you remote workers who really are embracing that remote life! Are you living on the road and traveling in a van? We want to talk to you and hear more about your life. Give us a call at …

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A New Ring Record, A New McLaren Hypercar, and Ford Makes a Ranger Raptor 47:15

10M ago47:15

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Mercedes recently stomped the latest ring record with a blistering 6:29 second run, McLaren drops the P1 successor, and did you know Ford makes a RANGER RAPTOR? Who knew? Hint, not the guy at Griots last weekend. It's a tough time for car makers right now. Nissan, Stellantis, Tesla and more are making serious cuts to once top selling models as car …

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Colton and Will Take Us to the Cascade Edge 56:05

10M ago56:05

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We've got Colton Edwards and Will Morris from Cascade Edge Motorsports this week talking to us about their journey to motorsports. They are yet another reminder that you even if you started a little later in life, you can still have an amazing career in motorsports with a lot of hard work and dedication. They're also driving instructors down with o…

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The Mini Bikes Conquer Moab 1:00:48

10M ago1:00:48

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We took the Monkeys and Groms to Moab and survived! We tackled Onion Creek, Kokopelli, Hell's Revenge, Fins and Things, Shafer Trail, Chicken Corners, and several trips through Moab traffic all without dying! We even put the GMC HD AEV through its paces tackling Top of the World. It wasn't an easy however with two of the bikes taking some ride-endi…

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Curtis Creager Returns from the Ring! 59:43

10M ago59:43

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This week Curtis Creager joins us in the studio to discuss his return from the Nurburgring! Back in February Curtis joined and discussed his plans for his first time there, and now he's back with all the good stories and more tips and tricks to help you get ready for the big day. Thumbnail photo credit to Jason Tang.…

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Would You Buy New or Upgrade Older? 49:43

11M ago49:43

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We welcome back Brian Elich for some shop talk around buying a previous gen vehicle and upgrading or buying new with all the options. It's a huge price difference, but is the peace of mind worth it? Dan goes and checks out the new GX550 and still thinks you should probably just buy a Raptor.By Avants

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We Hate Haptic Feedback Buttons and So Should You 44:36

11M ago44:36

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On this episode we discuss the the new car reveals that worth looking at from Monterey, an automatic noise ordinance camera tickets a car with a stock exhaust, Drivers Assistance features are proven to not actually help, a designer at Audi proves they have apparently never driven a car before, and how the tires on your new truck can easily get out …

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Enjoy the Magic of Pistons and PixieDust! 1:05:26

11M ago1:05:26

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This week we get the always impressive Faye Hadley on the show! Not just an extremely skilled automotive tech and educator she is also the co-host of MotorTrend’s All Girls Garage, and the featured mechanic on MotorTrend’s Motor Mythbusters series. You can hear all about how Faye got here, her PNW connections, and her love of chickens! Follow along…

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A Disco Party With Golden Rovers! 50:24

11M ago50:24

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If you've got a Land Rover Discovery, we've got the show for you! Our friends Daniel and Emily join us to talk about their company Golden Rovers who specialize in essential accessories for Land Rovers. Emily and Daniel were famously the friends of ours who hydro locked their Land Rover discovery while out playing on Stampede Pass with us and then i…

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A Blue Ribbon Kind of Episode 40:54

12M ago40:54

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Do you like forest service roads? Do you like doing anything off-road? Do you like dispersed camping? Then you should be supporting the Blue Ribbon Coalition. It's hard to believe how much access we have lost to beautiful lands, and the only people really making a difference to keep our access is the Blue Ribbon Coalition. We strongly believe in tr…