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 from all over📣 Live Q&A + VW community connectionsDrop a comment with your favorite VW memory, tag your crew, and let us know who you want to hear on Season Two!🛎️ Subscribe for new episodes, road trip stories, and VW content!📍Find us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WordPressVW Garage Talk Podcast available on all streaming platforms, or watch here on YouTube!

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 laughs.

Follow Gary on Instagram | Facebook VW Life Goodtime Hour (Vdubradio) Tuesdays @ 5pm ETIf you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, leave a comment... it helps get this content out to other VW lovers! and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories and guests!#VWLife #TheBusGuru #AircooledVW #VolkswagenPodcast #VanlifeVibes #VWBus #VWpodcast #TexasVWScene #ClassicVW #CommunityDriven #VWcommunity #Podcast #Vanlife #RoadTrip #VintageVolkswagen

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 awesome to connect in person. Derek made the trek down to check out our VW projects and join us for this episode.

💬 Drop a comment with your favorite VW memory or a Southeast VW event we should check out!

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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 the comments below!Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app!• Spotify – [https://open.spotify.com/show/1RugpHLl63bscoZKx5Dgls?si=0W3Dsp4WTC2XEbTTfmUuEQ]• Amazon Music – [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f6468cf4-3723-4653-b413-48b798d116e9/vw-garage-talk]• Apple Podcast – [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vw-garage-talk-podcast/id1794326255]• iHeart – [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-vw-garage-talk-podcast-266400555/]• PlayerFM – [https://player.fm/series/vw-garage-talk-podcast]• Audacy – [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/vw-garage-talk-podcast-fd4ec]
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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 own podcast.

We cover a little of everything:
🛠️ VW culture
🚙 Mini trucks
🔥 Hot rods
🎨 The crossover between car art and real metal
📺 Behind the scenes of building cars for TV
👥 How their creative partnership fuels connection in the car world

You'll love these stories, we blend creativity with grease, and if you’ve ever seen a sketch turn into a full-blown custom ride, its so dang cool.

🎧 Tune in, drop a comment with your favorite car art moment, and make sure to follow for more!

Want to purchase some cool art, merch or want a sketch of your own car? Head over to JohnnyJalopy.com

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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 Coleman caboose trailer👀 VW sightings and leads in the wild🌴 Florida shows like No Dough Weekend and Bugs on the Bayou🔜 Upcoming travels for SoCal VW Week, Blackstar, and beyond

If this episode sparked your next road trip idea, leave us a review on Spotify or Apple. It helps other VW lovers find the show.

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Join us in Episode 12 of VW Garage Talk podcast as we dive into David's incredible VW journey! Dave's built a collection of VWs throughout the years, with over 90 Volkswagen cars that have come and gone, including an iconic Herbie replica that he's owned for over 30 years. He shares how the '60-70s car movie culture shaped his passion, what the '80s VW scene was like, and how he’s been an integral part of the online VW community.

In this episode, David shares his experiences:

- How he’s curated his VW collection

- Connecting with enthusiasts globally through YouTube, Facebook, and various VW websites

- Geek out over some cool history if you’re a fan of Herbie the Love Bug

- Why he built his dream New Creation Garage and how he plans to involve the community + future generations

Go over to ⁠ @dubworldvwadventures ⁠ and subscribe to see all the parts reviews, show coverage, how to videos, and more!

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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 of car culture: how we organized meets without social media (hello, Yahoo chat rooms!)

• The rise of Local Volks: what started as two guys in a parking lot turned into a 5,000+ member group

• VW ownership highs & lows: accidents, restorations, rail buggies, and his current ‘82 Diesel Jetta

• 10 years of Taco Tuesdays and building community over cold drinks and pit bulls playing in parking lots

• Why the community still matters, what’s changing, and how we keep it going into the future

We also talk about our favorite VW events, like No Dough Weekend, and reminisce about the days of flipping through Hot VWs, VW Trends magazines and CIP1 catalogs.

Dave’s leaving Florida soon, but his legacy in the VW scene here will always roll strong.

🎧 Tune in to hear how the VW scene was built before smartphones, how Local Volks became a staple in Florida, and why community still drives everything we do.

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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 & why YOU need to buy a t-shirt

No Dough is just a part of Bill’s story. He’s also been deeply involved in the minitruck world, Miami VW scene and VolksBlast.

Tune in to hear his take on the culture, events, and the future of Florida’s VW community. Don’t miss this VW Garage Talk podcast episode as we gear up for No Dough Weekend! If you're heading to Daytona, drop a comment and let us know!

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube!

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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!

We’ll talk:

🔧 Progress on the ‘61 SO23 Bus – Rust repair, welding updates, parts on order, and what’s next

🚗 Still driving my first car – My ‘73 Beetle after 27 years – What’s planned for it?

👀 BIG surprise about one of my VWs – You’ll have to listen to find out!

Whether you’re deep into VW restorations, love hearing about classic Volkswagen builds, or just want to stay up to date on our latest adventures, we hope you’ll tune in!

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