The Avants Podcast
Avants
Updated 6 days agoJoin hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. The Avants Podcast is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! The Avants Podcast focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.
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Episodes (447)
”Mad” Muntz; Nathan That Is!
Nathan Muntz is everyone’s favoite kind of car guy. He has a delightfully ecletic car collection and the know how to keep cars that were never reliable on the road and going strong. We go through his fun list and get the stories behind them, because when you have a list like this, you have stories: 2008 Aston Martin DB9 1997 Land Rover NAS D90 1989 Land Rover 110 truck 1983 JZR cycle car. This is a Morgan 3 wheeler kit. 1971 Dri-Sleeve Moonraker. This is a factory made Bugatti Type 37 tribute car. 1 of 6 made. 1965 Morgan Plus 4. Just purchased during Covid. 1952 Muntz Jet. 1 of 198 made. Total restro-mod… with an 8.3L Viper motor in it. Need we say more?! Yes, yes we do. Listen in!
Combat Flip Flops. Bad for Running. Worse For Fighting. Great for a Podcast.
In this really fun (and explicit) episode, we talk to Griff and The Wookie from Combat Flip Flops. The start of Combat Flip Flops is like nothing you have ever heard before, guaranteed. More importantly, these passionate guys are genuinely trying to make the world a better place in spite of going through hell to get it done. Check out combatflipflops.com and order up a pair! If you want to hear the extremely detailed, full story of CFF from Griff himself, the Audiobook and eBook are currently free and absolutely worth a read or listen: STEPS ASCENDING: RISE OF THE UNARMED FORCES
Inside The RCS Rebrand With Jeremy Salvo
On this week’s episode, we talk about the emerging RCS rebrand with our newish graphic designer, Jeremy Salvo. We go down the rabbit hole on a number of topics including design’s role in great music, 80s nostalgia, and the curiously legendary Alfa Romeo logo. To learn more about the RCS rebrand and check out more of Jeremy's work, head over to www.salvo.design.
Catching Up With Kiki Wolfkill
One of our favorite guests comes back to catch up with more fun stories. Between being busy making the new Halo TV series and the upcoming Halo video game, Kiki found a little time to come back in and catch us up on her amazing life. Beyond Halo she’s a racecar driver, motorcycle rider, and world traveler and always she brings great stories.
Adam Robertson Bids Us Farewell
We are currently on vacation and Adam Robertson is now in Texas, but we had a really fun and real conversation about Adam and his departure from Bellevue. Please note this episode was recorded in advance - breaks and intro were recorded in post.
A Good(ing) Time with Hans Wurl
We have a conversation with Gooding and Company Automotive Specialist (actual title) Hans Wurl! Hans gives us the details on what you can expect by taking your car to auction with Gooding and Company and gives us a few tips as well. Hans is much more than just a great guy to talk to about Gooding auctions, he’s also an accomplished technician with a wealth of knowledge. You can find Hans on Avants or you can reach out to him at Gooding and Company!
From Motorhomes To Minis With Greg Birch
In this especially interesting episode we talk to Dr Greg Birch, the grandson of Alex Birch, one of the lead engineers on the coolest vehicles of it’s kind, GMC Motorhome! Greg is also an accomplished driver, mechanic, and Mini collector who is exceptionally knowledgeable in all things he’s interested. Tune in to this really interesting episode full of fun information! Also, be sure to check out the gallery for this episode! Karl took some amazing photos as usual and Greg was kind enough to share some really great photos of the motorhomes his grandfather helped create.
A Unicorn Of A Guest, Paul Blake!
On this episode we have a Unicorn of a guest, Paul Blake! Not only is a Paul a co-owner of the famous Unicorn bar and restaurant in Seattle, he’s also a racer, driving instructor, and car collector of actually interesting cars! Enjoy some of Paul’s good stories on Episode 140! A note from Dan: This episode unfortunately had some file corruption we were unable to recover. Fortunately, this only impacted a few scattered seconds of audio across the episode.
Ty Moore And The CRU
On this weeks episode we have Ty Moore of the Cafe Racers Union (CRU)! Ty is more than just a guy running an awesome philanthropy organization, he’s also a former professional race car driver and all around great guy with great stories. Listen and and check out Ty’s work at caferacersunion.com.
Kirk Myhre Of MC Motorsports Design
We’ve got a great episode talking designing and driving with Kirk Myhre of MC Motorsports Design. Check out a great photo set by Karl Noakes for this episode as well as a lot of original content by Kirk. If you need your helmet custom painted or some great photos, you can find Kirk at McMotorsportsdesign.com.
Driving Discussions With Doug Of Drivers Club
In this fun episode we talk about snorkels, diff breathers, 3rd row seating, bad coil overs, and how in the world did BMW get a factory roll cage in a car?! If you know the answer to that one, let us know! Great news Avants members, you now get a great discount at Park Place Motors and Park Place Auto Salon!
Brian Nilsen and The Circuit of the Northwest
MORE TRACKS! That’s definitely what we need. More importantly we need more places for communities to be involved and bring in renewed interest in the car world and everything associated with it. In this episode get to know Brian Nilsen as he talks with us about his life in the motorsports world and the path to The Circuit of the Northwest. To learn more about the Circuit of the Northwest, check out https://www.circuitofthenorthwest.com/
Squeaky Belts and Daily Sports Cars
In this episode we have a call to action from our audience! Tell us about your sporty daily driver, whatever it may be, and why you love it! Tell us your favorite thing about your car. It can be a long or short message, doesn’t matter, just let us know! We also talk about squeaky belts, daily driven sports cars, the ridiculous costs of a Porsche badge on a part, and more.
The One Where Nick Gets Punched In The Face
On this week's episode we talk about aftermarket warranties, Nick gets punched in the face, the latest news from SSC, and a little bit more!
Short Take: Beadlocks and Quarantine Car Shows
In this short episode we touch on the reality of beadlock wheels and trying to have a car show during a quarantine (hint: probably not a great idea).
Catching Up with Karl On Dan’s Deck
On this fun episode we catch up with photographer Karl Noakes on Dan’s back deck. This week we discuss cast vs flow formed vs forged wheels, Formula 1, Seattle car pics, and places we’re going soon!
This Episode has Jurisdiction
In this week’s episode we discuss Launch control, full throttle shifting, and what jurisdiction actually means!
Active Aero, Dan’s Drives, And Murder Wasps
In this shorter episode we discuss the ins-and-outs and a short history of active aero on production cars, driving adventures, and quarantine life. Give the other Nick from Down Under a follow on IG: I’m Called Nick
Cars and Coffee on The Lake With Zach Hoffner
If you’re a car enthusiast in the area you’ve probably heard of or attended Lake Washington Cars and Coffee. Zach got the idea about 4 years ago and it’s just continued to grow! Not to be confused with Seattle Cars and Coffee, Lake Washington C&C has a great group of passionate and eclectic enthusiasts who meet every week, rain, snow, or shine at Madrona Park in Seattle. We’ve met plenty of friends and even guests at the event and it’s welcome to car enthusiasts of all types. When this quarantine finally lifts, check them out and say hello to Zach! Get in touch with Zach via his own website for design work at Zhoffner.com. Find Lake Washington Cars and Coffee on Facebook and Instagram! And check out Lake Washington Cars and Coffee every Sunday at Madrona Park in Seattle from 10-12 when we’re not in a quarantine!
Craig Brooks Of Rennfilms Talks Making Films And Sleeping In Your Car
Rennfilms creates some of the most beautiful automotive films you’ll ever see including some for some previous guests of RCS! Listen to him tell his story from humble beginnings in Hollywood to working some music videos that you actually probably watched and automotive films you will definitely want to see. Then toward the end, he turns the tables! Check out Rennfilms.com and enjoy some of his truly beautiful work!
Running a Social Club While Social Distancing
So what happens when you are in charge of a social club in a time where everyone has to do social distancing? Well, if you’re Amanda from Drivers Club you do A LOT more than you might think. From arranging virtual happy hours, to planning fundraising, to booking exclusive guests, Drivers Club is still in full swing. Listen in to get some fun ideas on what to do right now.
Quarantine and Coffee
On Episode 126 we try and focus on some of the good things that are happening around us! A special shout to Woodinville Car Club for helping over 20 people celebrate their birthdays while still staying quarantine safe! We also talk about inclinometers, discuss ways of hacking together multiples stops on Google Maps (because some jerk over there took away are ability to add more than 10 stops and we’re still mad about it), touch on some of the crazy financing deals we’ve seen, and explore some of the long term impacts to the automotive industry we are starting to see. Here are some links to help you out from today’s episode! MoreThan10.com - Because someone at Google Maps is a jerk. Rallista - Because Blake Siebe and friends are not jerks and have an awesome app! (Android coming soon!) A great story about the work done by Washington State Patrol Troopers, Marysville Police, Tulalip Tribal Police, Lake Stevens Police, Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies, Everett Police and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers all coming together to help celebrate a birthday!
It’s a Podcast with Mike Krene, Not Rocket Science
Things we never thought we’d say: If you need a rocket scientist, we know a guy. We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Krene, a fellow member at Drivers Club, and asked him all about rocket science, his awesome car collection, and we tried to understand as best we could. We are doing interviews remotely now to do our part to fight Covid-19, but we’re still having fun, so we hope you do too!
Well, That Escalated Quickly
Welcome to Episode 124, recorded and streamed lived from Dan’s garage! Our partners at DC are being responsible and we are holding RCS from Dan’s garage until we get this whole virus sorted out. We streamed this episode live to test out a bunch of ideas and had a little fun, but we also talked about how things are changing in the car world. We have guests and regularly scheduled content coming back next week, so sit back, relax, and enjoy! We’re going to do our best to keep you all entertained through this.
Talking About Racks With Jayme Mayfield Of Rack N Road
There are a lot of reasons to have a good rack on your car and they are more popular than ever! We brought in Jayme Mayfield, Manager of Rack N Road to talk about racks, roof top tents, and picking the right one. If you’re thinking about getting anything for the roof of your car, reach out to him at Rack N Road Bellevue and tell him we sent you!