{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Air-Cooled & Amplified  Scott Sain’s VW Journey Ep65","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/air-cooled-amplified-scott-sain-s-vw-journey-ep65","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/0617be2f-0b0f-45a3-99f3-3f074c190c91/stream.mp3","description":"Episode 65 of DubLife Diaries brings on longtime Volkswagen enthusiast, drag racer, event promoter, and professional DJ (Insane) Scott Sain for an unforgettable conversation packed with classic VW culture, racing history, music, and community. From buying his first Bugs for just $70 in the 1980s to building some of the most recognizable grassroots VW events in the Southeast, Scott shares the journey that turned a passion into a lifestyle.We dive into the evolution of the Volkswagen scene, Scott’s drag racing roots, his boutique-style events like VW Drag Knight and German Air Drag Day, and the incredible stories behind his custom car giveaways that help fund the community while giving back. Scott also talks about transforming a restored split-window bus into a fully functional mobile DJ booth, his career performing over 300 events a year, and why the VW world continues to feel like family after all these years.This episode is full of nostalgia, inspiration, hilarious stories, and genuine passion for the air-cooled community. Whether you're into vintage Volkswagens, event culture, racing, music, or entrepreneurship, this one delivers.🎙️ Hosted by Joe Person🚗 Air-cooled culture, drag racing, music, community, and unforgettable stories🔥 Featuring: Scott Sain#DubLifeDiaries #Volkswagen #VWLife #AirCooled #VWDragRacing #ClassicVW #SplitWindowBus #VWCommunity #BeetleLife #KarmannGhia #PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations"},"annotations":[{"startTime":296.636,"endTime":301.571,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Carmen Gias","url":"/cars/volkswagen/karmann-ghia","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/1958_Volkswagen_Type_14_Karmann_Ghia_%2832316666454%29.jpg","quote":"[SPEAKER_01]: Yeah, you get down to that one too. [SPEAKER_01]: So I might want to send one of my Carmen Gia's to Alan to freshen up my interior. 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