Brad Long of Long Restoration joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from late nights in the garage with his dad and son to building award-winning vintage Volkswagens.
Discover how backyard restorations grew into a family-run shop that wins Best in Show at Bug Jam back to back, graces magazine covers, and keeps the VW community alive with passion and craftsmanship. 
Sponsors and Shout Outs : 
• VolksMania Magazine → <a href='https://www.volksmania.com/'>www.volksmania.com</a> • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.
• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@RiverbankCustoms'>Riverbank Customs</a>.
• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → <a href='https://www.saltydub.com/'>www.saltydub.com</a> • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.
🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Brad Long of Long Restoration joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from late nights in the garage with his dad and son to building award-winning vintage Volkswagens. Discover how backyard restorations grew into a family-run shop that wins Best in Show at Bug Jam back to back, graces magazine covers, and keeps the VW community alive with passion and craftsmanship. Sponsors and Shout Outs : • VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off. • Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs. • Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off. 🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Brad Long of Long Restoration joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from late nights in the garage with his dad and son to building award-winning vintage Volkswagens.
Discover how backyard restorations grew into a family-run shop that wins Best in Show at Bug Jam back to back, graces magazine covers, and keeps the VW community alive with passion and craftsmanship.&nbsp;
Sponsors and Shout Outs :&nbsp;
• VolksMania Magazine → <a href="https://www.volksmania.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.volksmania.com</a> • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.
• Chris White &amp; Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RiverbankCustoms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Riverbank Customs</a>.
• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → <a href="https://www.saltydub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.saltydub.com</a> • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.
🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.
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Backyard Builds To Best In Show - Brad Long - Long Restoration Ep35

DubLife Diaries – Where Volkswagen Stories Come Alive
Welcome to DubLife Diaries – the ultimate podcast for Volkswagen enthusiasts and anyone who loves a great story on the open road! We dive deep into the heart of VW culture—celebrating the passion, creativity, and community that make these iconic cars more than just machines.
From vintage Beetles and Westfalias to Karmann Ghias and Things, every episode highlights the people behind the wheel—the dreamers, builders, photographers, and families whose lives are forever shaped by Volkswagens.
🎙️ What You’ll Hear:
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Inspiring interviews with VW lovers, business owners, and hobbyists
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Stories of road trips, restorations, and once-in-a-lifetime finds
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Behind-the-scenes looks at shows, culture, and the VW lifestyle
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The role these timeless cars play in creating connection and adventure
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Whether you’ve been a lifelong “dubber,” are just discovering the VW world, or simply love hearing unique human stories, DubLife Diaries is your front-row seat to the scene.
📅 New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe today and join us as we roll through the stories that keep the Volkswagen community thriving.
🚗 Host: Joe Person – Lifelong VW enthusiast, storyteller, and community connector.

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DubLife Diaries – Where Volkswagen Stories Come Alive Welcome to DubLife Diaries – the ultimate podcast for Volkswagen enthusiasts and anyone who loves a great story on the open road! We dive deep into the heart of VW culture—celebrating the passion, creativity, and community that make these iconic cars more than just machines. From vintage Beetles and Westfalias to Karmann Ghias and Things, every episode highlights the people behind the wheel—the dreamers, builders, photographers, and families whose lives are forever shaped by Volkswagens. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear: Inspiring interviews with VW lovers, business owners, and hobbyists Stories of road trips, restorations, and once-in-a-lifetime finds Behind-the-scenes looks at shows, culture, and the VW lifestyle The role these timeless cars play in creating connection and adventure Whether you’ve been a lifelong “dubber,” are just discovering the VW world, or simply love hearing unique human stories, DubLife Diaries is your front-row seat to the scene. 📅 New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe today and join us as we roll through the stories that keep the Volkswagen community thriving. 🚗 Host: Joe Person – Lifelong VW enthusiast, storyteller, and community connector.

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