Porsche Club Insider

Donald Osborne joins the crew to discuss the massive news surrounding the launch of Friends of FIVA USA. Supported by Mark Gessler, this highly anticipated expansion brings FIVA’s (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, or international federation of historic vehicles) global historic vehicle preservation mission straight to America. Expect an incredible mix of deep automotive history, insider industry knowledge, and Donald's signature sharp wit and humor.

Ever wondered how someone accumulates a multi-million-dollar secret car collection — and why they’d ever decide to sell it? In this behind-the-scenes podcast, we sit down with Dr. Karl Hens (from our video, "Incredible Porsche collection worth millions just discovered - Some of it's for sale!") alongside Ramsey Potts from Broad Arrow Auctions, and the Insider crew, Vu, Manny, and Damon. Dr. Karl and Ramsey open up about the massive logistical feat of building this legendary collection and reveal the exact moment they decided it was time to start parting ways with these rare cars and parts. Plus, Dr. Karl shares his exclusive plans for the vehicles that aren't going to auction — and what his next chapter looks like. If you've ever wanted an inside look into the mind of an elite collector, you can't miss this episode!

Want to make your daily driver or prized Porsche look like a Pebble Beach winner? In this episode, we sit down with Tim McNair, a master detailer who prepares ultra-rare, high-end cars for world-class concours events like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.  Tim shares incredible stories from his career working on automotive legends, alongside practical detailing secrets you can use at home.  Vu and Manny grill Tim with their most pressing questions, uncovering his favorite newly discovered products (that you can easily buy online) and pro tips for cleaning those hard-to-reach areas of your Porsche.

We are currently facing a critical shortage of qualified and trained technicians—a systemic problem that has been building for decades. As modern vehicles become more complicated, the automotive community is feeling the squeeze more than ever.

In this episode, we welcome Jen Maher, CEO of the TechForce Foundation. Jen is leading a massive national movement to solve this crisis by providing scholarships and resources to people who want to work with their hands. Tune in to discover the incredible work they are doing, and find out how you can connect a friend or family member with these life-changing career opportunities.

Every Porsche enthusiast has a wild story or a regretful moment from working on their cars. In this episode, Bob Miller from At Speed Motorsports joins Vu, Manny, and Damon for a funny look back at past mistakes. Sit back for a light-hearted hour of confessions, garage blunders, and lessons learned the hard way.

Donald Osborne joins Vu for a deep dive into the Monterey auction results, focusing heavily on the current state of the Porsche market. From hypercar icons like the 959 and Carrera GT to the legendary, Daytona-winning 907LH, Donald breaks down the performance of each historic model. They also tackle two critical questions: Why don't Porsches crack the auction houses' "Top 10" sales lists; and is Monterey actually the right venue to sell a "common" production Porsche? If you want to understand where Porsche values are heading, this episode is essential listening.

Traditional driver’s ed often misses the actual mechanics of staying alive on the road.  Enter Tire Rack Street Survival, an incredible advanced driving school built specifically for teens and young adults.  This isn't about learning how to race—it's a hands-on car-control program that teaches critical survival skills like hydroplane recovery, accident avoidance, and how to safely share the road with semi-trucks.  Operating since 2002, the program uses a highly effective, unified curriculum and peerless training for both its students and coaches.  Tune in to this episode to discover how we are revolutionizing driver safety for the next generation.  Rob Price, PCA’s National Street Survival Coordinator joins us to discuss the program and how both students and regions can sign up.

Porsche dealerships are facing an unprecedented operational challenge over the next two years.  In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Kim, General Manager of Porsche Silver Spring, to discuss what happens when a franchise loses its highest-volume sales model.  Drawing from his years of retail experience, Bruce provides a transparent, insider look at how luxury dealerships pivot, survive, and keep sales teams afloat while waiting for future replacements.

Are Porsche EVs good for road trips? Do they lose their "soul" without a gas engine?  In this episode, David Bankston (PCA National EV Coordinator) joins the crew to bust the biggest myths and misconceptions about Porsche electric vehicles.  From cold-weather performance to battery longevity, David sets the record straight with real data and hands-on experience.  If you are on the fence about EV technology or want to understand how your Taycan, Cayenne or Macan Electric actually works, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Porsche Restoration Challenge veteran Peter Simpson joins us in the studio to reveal what it’s really like to double down on the ultimate build challenge. To make things even wilder, Peter chose two identical 964 Cabriolets—but with completely different fates: Car 1: A Period-correct factory originality build.  Car 2: A wild, modified build for the Individualization Class.  What’s the ultimate twist to this story?  Peter converted one of the 964 Cabriolets into a permanent Coupe using a D. Moris hardtop! If you’ve ever considered doing this rare and complex conversion yourself, Peter breaks down every single lesson, struggle, and breakthrough he experienced along the way.