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Auto Conduct - A Fresh, Artistic Take on Car Shows and Car Storage

Auto Conduct - A Fresh, Artistic Take on Car Shows and Car Storage

This week we talk with Ezekiel Wheeler, the head of Auto Conduct. Ezekiel gives a long overdue fresh approach to car shows and a car storage facility, with an appreciation for all things automotive that those of us at Avants can certainly align with.

It’s Time to Start Planning Your Road Trip!

It’s Time to Start Planning Your Road Trip!

Did you know the best time for a road trip in the US is the last 2 weeks of September? That means it's time to start planning your next adventure and we're here to help you do it.

Fabryce Kutyba, US National Sales Manager for Alpinestars, is Well Qualified

Fabryce Kutyba, US National Sales Manager for Alpinestars, is Well Qualified

This week we got to speak with Fabryce Kutyba about the leading racewear brand in the motorsports industry, Alpinestars! More than just a guy who sells motorsports gear, Fabryce is and has always been a major gearhead with connections to Aplina, GMG, and much more. He's a racer to the core, has great taste in cars, and has some great stories from a lifetime in motorsports.

Michael Honn of STEK USA Educates Us On Paint Protection Film

Michael Honn of STEK USA Educates Us On Paint Protection Film

This week we got to speak with Michael Honn of STEK USA all about protection film and the many differences. This isn't just some ad for STEK though; Michael rallies, rides, off-roads, and drives everything just like the rest of us.

Going Beyond the Garage To Griot's Motors With Phillip Griot

Going Beyond the Garage To Griot's Motors With Phillip Griot

Here on the podcast we're not shy about admitting we are long time fans of the Griots. We don't just mean the products, we actually like the Griot family and all the work they do. This time we talk with Phillip Griot who is running Griot’s Motors.

Jake Barba Builds the Restomod 4x4 You Want

Jake Barba Builds the Restomod 4x4 You Want

When Jake decided his International Scout restomod build didn't turn out the way he wanted, he decided to do something we all wish we could; build it the way he wanted himself.

Evan Zema is Someone You Want in Your Radius

Evan Zema is Someone You Want in Your Radius

This week we talk to Evan Zema! We've known Evan for quite a while as a car collection manager, but now he is working with our long time friend in Hagerty in their very exclusive Radius program.

Karen Salvaggio Helps Us Learn to Suck Less

Karen Salvaggio Helps Us Learn to Suck Less

Karen knows her stuff. Not only does she race some of the toughest cars around to drive - Cobras and Daytonas from Factory 5 Racing, but she's also highly educated and extremely engaging to talk to! Karen is a personal life coach, driver development coach, career path coach, and even has expertise she can share in motorsports team organizational development.

Casey Putsch Makes Us Want to Ride the Big Pokey Thing

Casey Putsch Makes Us Want to Ride the Big Pokey Thing

Casey is the kind of guy every guy wants to be friend with. From his many adventures, well beyond the car world, to his travels, and to his philanthropy, there was so much to talk about this interview could have gone on forever.

Alex Haugland is Peak Avants

Alex Haugland is Peak Avants

Our motto here at Avants is “Drive Everything” and Alex Haugland brings that to a new level. With 170 cars in The Haugland Collection, driving all of his cars is practically a full time job.

An Evening With Randy Pobst

An Evening With Randy Pobst

We had an incredible time interviewing Randy Pobst in front of a live studio audience filled with Avants members. Randy shared all sorts of his favorite car stories with us and we know you'll enjoy hearing them too!

Justin Bell and the Stories of Le Mans, Photography, Meeting The King & More!

Justin Bell and the Stories of Le Mans, Photography, Meeting The King & More!

We had some serious fun talking with the iconic gentleman racer, Justin Bell. He told us so many unfiltered stories of his exciting life from growing up and riding motorcycles to deciding to race in his late teens and going on to win Le Mans, work in motorsports media, being a photographer, and now a fellow podcast hosting "Life. With Legends".