VW Garage Talk Podcast - Classic Volkswagen Stories

Chad says he was basically born into Volkswagens.

His mom traveled the country in a Westy, visited the Volkswagen factory in Germany, and even watched a new Beetle go down the assembly line.

Years later, when Chad got out of the Army, one of the first things he did was buy a 1971 Bay Window.

That Bus became his introduction to the local VW community, learning how to rebuild an engine, doing bodywork, painting, welding, and eventually...

What happens after decades in the Volkswagen hobby and more than 60 VWs owned?For this episode of VW Garage Talk, I’m hanging out with my friend Jeff in his Florida garage, surrounded by cars and decades of stories.Jeff has owned roughly 125 vehicles, including around 67 Volkswagens, and his VW history goes all the way back to growing up around Beetles in Pennsylvania. We talk about how his dad helped spark the obsession, buy...

Shane and Emilie have shared many Volkswagens over the years, and they’ve got the stories to go with them.

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, we go back to where it started for each of them, the VWs they’ve owned together, their Beetle, Notchback, Bus, and their newest addition… a 1953 Porsche 356.

Then there are the road trips.

One of their biggest adventures was taking their 1964 VW camper Bus all the way to Alask...

We sat down with our friend Rocky in a garage full of projects, stories, and plenty of plans for what comes next.

You’ll meet Lucille, his 1964 Volkswagen Beetle, check out the MK6 GTI he recently picked up, and hear the vision for a Mercedes-Benz bus project that’s currently little more than a shell. Rocky already has plans to customize it, bag it, and turn it into something completely his own. There’s also a very...

Welcome back to VW Garage Talk Podcast!

Season 2 kicks off with Lynn and Vince Anderson, a couple whose lives have been intertwined with Volkswagen for more than 40 years.

They met while working at Volkswagen of America, built careers at VW corporate, collected countless Volkswagens, traveled thousands of miles, and continue sharing the hobby through magazine writing, road trips, and the incredible VW community.

In this episode we tal...

This isn’t your average recap, it’s a full-on VW family reunion.We went live to close out Season One of the VW Garage Talk Podcast, and what started as a quick 30-minute wrap-up turned into 90 minutes of laughs, memories, and incredible conversation with you, our community.✅ Recap of all 18 episodes🚐 Westy cross-country stories🛠️ Behind-the-scenes of future ideas🎤 Highlights of our favorite guests🌎 Viewer shoutouts ...

In this episode, we sit down for a real, honest conversation about the VW life… what keeps us hooked, the incredible community we meet, and the stories that keep us rolling. Huge thanks to Gary from VW Life for joining us, sharing stories, and being such a welcoming force in the VW scene.Be sure to check out the  VW Life YouTube channel for more awesome aircooled content, road trips, rescues, events, and plenty of ...

In Episode 16, we sit down with Derek Henry, one of the driving forces behind Bugs on the Bayou VW Weekend and Pensacola VW Happenings.

We talk about our experience at his show, what makes the Gulf Coast VW community so special, and what’s next... including a new Vanagon show at No Dough VW Weekend he’ll be hosting! Derek also shares a core VW memory from his youth that helped spark his passion for air-cooled life.

It was...

We’re back from a wild 8-day VW journey through SoCal VW Week and Sequoia + Kings Canyon National Parks; and we’re going LIVE on our podcast to share it all.- Where should we go next in the bus? - Do you prefer VW content or Travel, or both?- What's in your garage? - Where are you tuning in from?Streaming on YouTube + FacebookLIVE at 6 PM ET on Monday 6.9.2025 at 6 PM Eastern / 3 PM Pacific💬 Got a question now? Drop it...

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, we sit down with the creative power duo Johnny Jalopy and Ity B to talk all things car culture: art, builds, TV, and community.

Johnny shares how he got started in the car scene, his experience on Full Custom Garage, and how his artwork has gone from sketchpad to real-life custom builds. Ity B brings her energy and insight into how they connect with the community through stories, events, and their ...

Craig + Angie are back behind the mic together with a full recap of everything they've been up to since January... coast-to-coast road trips, VW campouts, convoy adventures, and a few surprise leads that popped up along the way (literally at stoplights).

In this episode:🚐 The story behind their Phoenix-to-Silverado trip🌵 Joshua Tree National Park, camping at Jose’s, and cruising the PCH🛠️ Restoring and rolling the vintage C...

David has owned more than 90 Volkswagens, kept a Herbie replica for over 30 years, and watched the VW community change from the car culture of the 1980s to today’s online groups and YouTube channels.

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, David shares how movies helped spark his interest in classic Volkswagens, how his collection grew, and why certain cars stayed while others moved on. We also talk about the history of Herbie repl...

In Episode 11 of VW Garage Talk, we sit down with my longtime friend Dave McFarland, co-founder of Local Volks, Florida’s largest Volkswagen group. For nearly 20 years, Dave has been a central figure in building and growing the VW scene in the Sunshine State, long before Facebook groups and viral reels.

We talk about:

• Dave’s VW origin story: from his dad’s Baja adventures to his first Beetle at 16

• The early days ...

No Dough Weekend is THIS WEEKEND, and we’re kicking things off with Bill, the man behind one of Florida’s biggest VW events and our friend Dan.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Bill & Dan's journeys in the VW scene & first-ever VW

✅ The craziest swap meet finds we’ve each seen!

✅ How No Dough Weekend has evolved over the last 14 years

✅ Must-do events for first-timers

✅ How No Dough stays FREE for everyone &...

In this solo episode of VW Garage Talk podcast, I’m bringing you up to speed on all the latest VW project updates, including my 1961 SO23 Subhatch Bus restoration, maintenance plans for my 1973 Beetle and some tweaks I want to make, goals for the ‘71 Westy that’s still out West, and my vision for the ‘72 Squareback. Plus, I reveal a BIG surprise about one of my VWs… one you may not see coming!

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Could you put 30K miles on a classic VW in just 12 months? Dave Broenen did!

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, we sit down with him to talk about his crazy travel schedule, his impressive VW collection, and why he’s always down for an adventure.

We get into:

• The insane amount of miles he’s racked up

• His favorite VW camping trips & bucket list destinations

• Why he collects vintage lanterns (and how that connects to...

What’s it really like traveling & camping in a VW? In this episode of VW Garage Talk, we chat with our friends Tom & Cyntra, who hit the road in their Vanagon to talk about the highs, the lows, and the unexpected moments of life on the road.

We cover:

• ​The best VW-friendly campsites & hidden gems
• ​Breakdowns, mishaps & the reality of road-tripping in a classic
• ​How VW events feel more like reunions than car sh...

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, I’m hanging out with my friend Gary, aka  @VWJawbreaker  talking all things VW! Learn about his cool builds to his new bus, favorite VW events, and what makes this VW community so special. We have some good laughs and also connect about camping, road trips, and the best VW shows worth traveling for. Plus, I’m sharing, EXCLUSIVELY here, where our next big adventure in the &l...

We made it! After thousands of miles, we finally reached Lake Havasu for Buses by the Bridge, but not without some wild moments along the way!

In this episode of VW Garage Talk, Dan joins us to recap the final leg of our cross-country VW adventure, from Arizona desert highways to camping with 300+ VW buses.

We talk about:

• Roadside surprises & last-minute detours

• The magic of VW camping events vs. traditional car shows

• The ins...