The Avants Podcast

By Avants

Join 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... more

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How many episodes does The Avants Podcast have?

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The Avants Podcast episodes:

July 31, 2025 1,800 Miles in 2 days is Too Far
Dan drove 1,800 miles in just over 2 days and Nick is thankful he wasn't stuck in the car with him this time. We talk about the most recent road trip, overpriced Bugattis we can't afford, the sexy LC500, and Nick finally admits he doesn't like roundabouts.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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43min
July 23, 2025 We Dragged Brian Dallas Through Hell
This week we welcome Brian Dallas back to the show to talk all about Spot GPS, overlanding, off-road shows, Tackform mounts, and us dragging him through Hell's Revenge. Brian has moved on from our friend at Dirt Fish and is working for Spot Satellite tracking and communication systems, working the show circuit, and living the overlanding dream. There's something for everyone in this fun episode.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!
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1h
July 14, 2025 Is It Alright To Gatekeep Your Favorite Roads?
Dan and Nick talk about the many adventures of driving our favorite roads and why we often don't publish the routes. Dan still has Dan's Drives up and running for some of the more popular routes, but both he and Nick have dozens of routes they're afraid to share for multiple reasons. What do you think? Should we throw caution to the wind let Darwinism rule? Should people protect their favorite roads from the unhinged masses?
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
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40min
July 07, 2025 Dan is Out of Roads
Things are heating up in Scottsdale, so we need some new roads to drive! The dilemma? Dan is pretty sure he's driven every fun road in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado! Speaking of things getting hot in Scottsdale, welcome NiCole Wilson to Avants as the new Director of Scottsdale! We have known NiCole for a long time and she's another great, overqualified hire who is sure to bring the best of all things Avants to Scottsdale.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
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41min
June 30, 2025 Episode 400! Amps, Watts, Volts, Starlinks, Rams, and Public Lands
Today we talk all about power! Nick wires up, and then rewires, his Starlink Mini, Ram steps it way up with a warranty that's hard to beat, and what is going on with all that public land in the big bill? It's never as simple as that Instagram Reel telling you how to think.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!

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39min
June 25, 2025 ROOSTER BLOCKED! - The Chicken Tax
As much as we want to hate the Chicken Tax for blocking us from getting all those cool trucks we really want, we can't deny it brought out some of the best creativity from manufacturers. We dive into how the Chicken Tax started and the waves of creativity it forced upon the auto industry as a whole. It also helps explain the heat behind the current tariffs and why they might not be so terrible for us in the end. Also, if your car did not come with Lambo style doors, do not put Lambo doors on it. Period.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!

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38min
June 16, 2025 Factory Infotainment is Terrible and GM is Going to Make It Worse
GM decides CarPlay isn't necessary anymore, making their already terrible infotainment even worse. Just in case anyone at GM reads this, stop being stupid. On the smarter side of the industry, RAM finally admits mistakes were made and brings back the Hemi with a great comeback commercial.
Check out the awesome new RAM commercial here: https://youtu.be/TseTzC3bQAk?si=9FWLPbSWPEfu19aZ
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
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43min
June 12, 2025 The Dude Magnet
While we often discuss the Countach as being the ultimate "don't meet your heroes" car, we have never driven any other car that got more attention than the mighty Countach. We talk about the news and a few other topics in this episode, but we got a laugh of out how the iconic Countach brings more attention from other guys than anything else by a huge margin. What car still grabs your attention when you see it?
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
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51min
June 02, 2025 Stellantis Unplugs the Charger Daytona EV
While we could be more tactful about this, we won't be, because everyone who has ever driven a car knows the Charger EV was dead before it launched. Not only did no one really want one, but the reviews on them were terrible from the start with subpar range, awkward ergonomics, and the continued questionable build quality Stellantis is getting known for across their automotive range. While other Charger EV models are still out there, the Daytona trim lasted less than a year, and continues to signal the slow, extremely predictable demise of the Stellantis brand. On the bright side, someone over at the Ram brand decided that maybe discontinuing the TRX, the only real competition for the Raptor, was a bad idea and is slated to come back for 2026.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
...more
43min
May 27, 2025 Michael Beats Moab
We conclude the Moab conversation with Megan, Michael, and Brian, and talk about all the things we learned, where we're going next, and how much of a beating Moab gave us all. Thanks to Michael Smith however, we feel more prepared than ever for out next adventures in the wild.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It’ll be worth it!
...more
52min

FAQs about The Avants Podcast:

How many episodes does The Avants Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 588 episodes available.

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