Episodes

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We’re back in the PCA HQ studio for this episode. We cover a variety of topics to include a report on unStock, what it was like visiting Bruce Meyer’s garage, car things we did last week and a special gift to PCA from Porsche Designer, Grant Larson. We also have time to cover several key news items in the Porsche world.

Dec 15

On this episode we meet with Phillip Tieu, Indecent’s co-Founder and Vehicle Development Director, the night before PCA’s unStock show. Phillip brought their latest creation that impressed many Porsche enthusiasts at SEMA this year. We get to hear how Indecent was started, where they are built, what inspires their designs and much more. It was a refreshing hour into the mind of a young and growing company that is carving out their space amongst established brands such as Singer, RWB and Guntherwerks.

Dec 8

On this episode, we’re at Bruce Meyer’s garage in Los Angeles, and we get to spend ninety-minutes talking about cars. Bruce is a fixture in the southern California car scene and is renowned for being the co-founder of the famous Peterson Automotive Museum. He is also a master at story telling and had us captured with the stories about his cars and how he found them. From Steve McQueen’s Speedster to a 910 that won Le Mans to the 935K3 that had an infamous history, you, like us, will be hooked on this episode.

Dec 1

On this episode, Tim McNair, a master detailer who specializes in preparing cars that often compete i shows like Pebble Beach, joins us to tell us stories of how he got started, collections that impressed him, detailing adventures and much more. If you watched Tim on our most recent Tech Tactics Live, you’ll really enjoy this podcast as you get to learn about the person behind all those great detailing tips. Plus, we cover Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and an update on PCA videos.

Nov 24

On this episode, Vu details his recent trip the SEMA show. We hear about some of the Porsches that were featured, what’s hot in relation to Porsche and how the overall vibe was this year at the industry’s most important show. We also talk about the recent virtual meeting held by Porsche Clubs Worldwide. You get an inside look at what other Porsche Clubs are doing around the world. Of course, we have the latest Porsche news and updates on PCA videos and events.

Nov 17

On this episode, we bring on two PCA members to see how much Porsche trivia they can answer. We’ve prepared 21 questions to try and stomp Porsche enthusiasts. Take a listen and tell us how many of these questions you already knew.

Nov 10

On this episode, we talk about the negative side of car meets and what can be done to prevent people behaving badly. With some high profile events in the news, it can cast a negative light on car enthusiasts which can lead to the cancelation of these gathering. This is a problem that can affect everyone who enjoys getting together with other car enthusiasts. Plus, we have Porsche news, PCA coming events and a PCA video update.

Nov 3

On this episode we have David Dukehart, who recently finished a mild restoration of his 356. We also welcome Rob Rohrbach, who, is debating whether to restore or simply fix certain areas of his 356. David tells us how he thought he was buying a car that didn’t need any work but soon found out that it needed some work to be where he wanted the car to be. This podcast should resonate with anyone restoring a Porsche who is thinking of buying one to restore.

Oct 27

This episode finds us on the Music Pier at New Jersey’s Ocean City Boardwalk. We were invited to do a live show at the PCA Boardwalk Reunion, a one-of-a-kind car show presented by PCA Zones 1 and 2. It was an event where 355 Porsches lined the boards. Our guests include Bob Gutjahr and Ellen Beck, who are the founders of the event, and David Whitlock of the Stuttgart Market Letter. We chat with Bob and Ellen about how the event came to be, how many cars attend, what their volunteer team is like, and the behind the scenes challenges. David Whitlock then joins us to talk about how the month of September’s Porsche auction results has fared. He picks out five auction of note and reviews them with us. It was an hour that just flew by.

Oct 20

Martin Simon, PCA member and General Manager of Ourisman Toyota, joins us in studio to talk about the car industry. We chat about how Toyota and Porsche are dealing with changes in the market and we get Martin’s thoughts on hybrids, EV’s and platform sharing. It’s interesting to hear from another brand and how it compares to Porsche.

Oct 13

On this episode we cover our experiences at this year’s Luft 11. PCAers Bob Miller and Richard Bauer come on the podcast as our special guest. Bob, Richard, and Manny all entered their Porsches and were accepted into the show. Vu came down as well to attend his first Luft. Between the four of us, we’ll give you our thoughts on the show, what it was like getting set up before the show as well as the pre-show activities. Because there was so much to cover, this is an extended episode.

Oct 6

On this episode, Bob Rassa, PCA member since 1967, talks about what PCA was like in the 60’s, how he joined the club and why he decided to start attending Parades. He also tells us about buying his first Porsche, meeting club founder Bill Sholar and what it was like having Ferry Porsche at the Porsche Parade. This one is a little longer than usual but it’s chock full of interesting stories. We also cover the latest Porsche news to include IMSA results for the 963 and Porsche stock slowdown.

Sep 29

On this episode, which was recorded prior to the announcement that Porsche was repositioning its model lineup, we discuss whether or not Porsche needs to continue to build sportscars or will the cross overs and SUV’s suffice? We chat about the challenges Porsche leadership will be facing in the coming years and what can be done to keep the company heading in the right direction. Plus, we review the recent PCA Open House that celebrated 70 years of PCA. There’s also some Porsche news we cover as well as the upcoming unStock event and a PCA video update.

Sep 22

On this episode, we report back on the annual PCA Treffen at Sea cruise. This year, over 900 PCA members spent a week on the Enchanted Princess and visited four ports. Each one had a PCA region with their Porsches, ready to welcome members as they disembarked. Plus, we talk about how we prepare the PCA office for its annual open house that attracts over 300 members. We also discuss the new 911 Turbo S, whether manual transmissions will continue, will the 963 continue to be a factory effort in 2026 and much more. It’s a jam packed episode, don’t miss it.

Sep 15

Alwin Springer, one of the co-founder of Andial as well as the former President of Porsche Motorsports North America, joins us on the podcast again. He regales us with stories of some of his favorite people who he worked with during his long career in racing. We learn how he got hired at the famous Vasek Polak dealership and became head of the racing program, to how he formed Andial alongside Arnold Wagner and Dieter Inzenhofer. He also tells us about his time as head of Porsche Motorsport in North America and how he continued to help Porsche after he retired. 75 minutes never went by so fast!

Sep 8

On this episode, Harley Magden joins us in studio to discuss a variety of topics around his obsession for cars. He’s primarily a Porsche guy but his collection varies widely and changes often. He and his brother started a successful window business that enabled them to purchase a car dealer that feeds their car collecting habit. It’s a fun hour of getting an inside view of someone who turned his hobby into a business.

Sep 1

We got to spend an hour, talking racing and history, with Gunnar Jeanette from AO Racing during Monterey Car Week. Gunnar was one of the youngest drivers to finish the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was born into a Porsche family since his dad was a mechanic and crew chief for many Porsche teams during the 935 and 962 glory years. After racing, he partnered with a friend to start AO Racing which is more famously known for the team cars, Rexy, Roxy and Spike. Gunnar’s story telling is on point and he’ll keep you glued to hear the end of each one.

Aug 25

We talk about what we saw and did during this year’s Monterey Car Week. Of course, it was with a focus on our favorite brand, Porsche. We cover the major auction houses and the Porsches we saw. Plus, we chat a bit about this year’s Werks Reunion, some other shows we visited and spending a day with the folks from Gunther Werks at Laguna Seca. So much happened, we hope you enjoy us sharing it with you on this week’s episode.

Aug 18

Peter Simpson joins us again to reveal the 996 that Porsche Owings Mills prepared for the Porsche Restoration Challenge this year. The twist with this car was that they had to make it a wide body to accommodate the Gemballa wheels that had purchased. They didn’t use C4S fender flares. Instead, they widened it themselves along with many other mods. It’s a enlightening podcast that sheds light on this popular competition among Porsche dealerships.

Aug 11

Most everyone dreams of owning a Porsche 904, but it’s current value makes that dream nearly impossible. For guest Chip Reichhart, the solution was to purchase a recreation at a much lower price. Chip joins us in studio to discuss his Beck 904. He goes over why he decided to buy it, what the differences are between the replica and real one, as well as what it’s like to drive it. He also goes over the buying experience and why he decided to spec his the way he did. As an owner of several vintage Porsches, he is well versed in their driving characteristics and it’s interesting to hear his take on his Beck 904.

Aug 4

On this episode we have Rob Sass in studio who helps us navigate the most interesting Porsches coming up for auction in Monterey. We start off by chatting about what we did over the Porsche weekend. This includes tire repair, air conditioning and fan resistor tips as well as why Orlando Bloom is promoting the PCA Porsche Design watch. We then go over cars from RM Sotheby’s, Gooding, Broad Arrow, Bonham’s and Mecum auctions in Monterey. This one is a little longer than usual but as always, it’s filled with great information.

Jul 28

Damon Lowney shares with us his ownership experience with his 2005 Cayenne V6 that he purchased earlier this year. Damon has racked a good amount of miles on the car and has a list of things that need to be fixed. Vu also shares his ownership experiences he’s had with his 2006 Cayenne he’s owned for almost 20 years. If you are in the market for an older Cayenne and are tempted by the low prices or even if you’re not going to buy one, it’s still an interesting show to learn more about Porsche’s first SUV.

Jul 21

We had the opportunity to sit down with Alois and Aloisa Ruf during the Porsche Parade to hear their story of how the company started, recent innovations, and their current line up. We hear about how Ruf and Gran Turismo exposed the Ruf brand to gamers who are now buying the real cars. We also hear about the first Ruf built, Alois’s connection to PCA and Oklahoma. Plus Aloisa tells us what its like to grow up a Ruf. There’s a lot covered in less than an hour. If you’ve heard the name Ruf but weren’t sure how it was associated with Porsche, this is the episode for you.

Jul 14

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2025 Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City, on the fourth day of Parade. Vu, Manny, and Damon welcome Nathan Merz to the podcast. We talk about all we did at Parade, which includes setting up, concours, RC cars, Tech Tactics, bowling, and more. This was a very memorable Parade and hopefully this episode will convince you to come next year.

Jul 7

This is a special episode that was recorded several weeks ago since this car was still a secret. It is split into three sections because we wanted to interview the key people involved with the development of the newly announced PCA70 911 Club Coupe. We start off with PCA President Aaron Ambrosino, who details how the Executive Council conveyed their wishes to the staff the Porsche Exclusive. We then bring on Michael Tam, PCNA's Product Manager for sports cars, who details how special cars like this are planned and executed. Lastly, we bring on Alexander Fabig, VP of Individualization & Classic at Porsche AG, and Grant Larson, renowned designer and Director Special Projects, Style Porsche, Porsche AG. They give us the story of what happened with the car in Germany and how so many of the special details came to life. PCA Club Coupes only come around every ten years, so we are super excited to bring you behind the scenes.

Jun 30

On this episode, Mia Walsh, who is PCA’s National Drivers Education Committee Chair, joins us in studio to talk about what a rookie can expect if they come to a PCA DE. Along with hearing about Damon’s recent HPDE with Nord Stern Region at Road America, we chat about what you’ll need to participate, how PCA trains its instructors, and how PCA teaches you how to be safe while having fun. Plus we discuss Porsche news.

Jun 23

PCA member and internationally recognized expert on James Dean, Lee Raskin, joins us in studio for a lesson on everything you didn’t know about James Dean and his love of racing Porsches. Lee explains to us how he got hooked on James Dean, what he’s discovered over the decades of research and investigating James Dean, his cars, and that fateful day. If you want to hear accurate information on this fascinating topic, this is the podcast for you.

Jun 16

Michael Maurer was a salesperson at Porsche dealerships for four decades starting in 1982. He tells us what it was like to sell during lean years, what the 944 and Boxster did for salespeople, the coming of the SUV and luxury four door sedans and the threat of a Porsche bankruptcy. We talk about how people used to buy Porsches, discounts, selling during the pandemic and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the dealer sales side of the Porsche world.

Jun 9

Michael Levitas, owner of TPC Racing, joins us to discuss whether Porsche has lost its way with the new cars. Michael owns a variety of Porsches that range from a 1971 911S to a 2024 911 Carrera S. He also owns several examples of Porsche’s competitors that he uses to develop aftermarket suspension and tuning products. We chat about whether newer cars are still visceral, do driving aids make bad drivers seem great, and whether or not it is still possible to modify and improve what the factory produced. It’s always interesting when Michael joins us and this episode doesn’t disappoint.

Jun 2

On this episode we chat about our turn at the 911 GTS T-Hybrid as well as what we thought about the Macan Turbo EV. Damon fills us in on his first ever SCCA Pro Solo event. Manny gives a report on doing the Porsche Driving Experience at New Jersey Motorsports Park as well as taking his sub-100 horsepower 914 on a PCA rally. We also touch upon people behaving badly in Porsches on public roads as well news, event and PCA video updates. We cover a lot of Porsche content in 70 minutes, don’t miss it.

May 26

Calvin Kim, Porsche Cars North America’s Product Spokesperson for Four-Door Porsches, joins us at Porsche Headquarters in Atlanta. Calvin doesn’t only work for Porsche, he wrenches on his own 996, does crazy road trips, and is a dyed-in-the-wool enthusiast. He gives us some insider perspective into all four lines of the four-door Porsches, why they built certain models, which ones are most popular, and much more. It’s an interesting 75-minute peek into Porsche’s best-selling vehicles.

May 19

Casey Parkin, owner of Group C Curation, visits us again in studio to discuss what he does everyday. Casey maintains several collections which feature Porsche predominantly. We delve into how he keeps track of maintenance, how often they are driven, what it’s like to work with the owners and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the collectors mind and how they expect their collections to be taken care of. Plus, we chat about what to do with fuel when storing your Porsche, the Porsche-only swap meet in Carlisle, PA, will Porsche build a street 963 as well as Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and current PCA videos.

May 12

On this episode we have Linda Goodman, PCA’s National Historian, on to discuss the history of how PCA became the world's largest car club with over 103K primary members. We start from the humble beginnings when it was just owners looking for technical support to the Porsche Parades, Panorama Magazine, factory Treffens, partnering with Porsche to build special cars and so much more.

May 5

Peter Simpson, Service Manager for Porsche Owings Mills in Maryland, visits the podcast studio for a 60 minute discussion on a variety of topics. We cover the car they are going to enter in this year’s Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge (hint: it’s a 996), what a Service Manager does all day, are Porsche customers are different than Hyundai’s and how he landed in this busy role. If you wondered what goes on once you drop off your car at the dealer, this is the episode for you.

Apr 28

Bob Miller of At Speed Motors joins us for this week’s episode. We discuss every Porsche cup car from the 944 to the 997. We cover what they’re like to live with, how easy they are to drive and whether or not you need a crew to run them at the track. If you’ve ever wondered what’s the story behind these Weissach built specials, this episode will answer a lot of your questions.

Apr 21

Jay Gillotti, PCA member and noted author, joins us in studio to discuss his two Porsche books, Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades. We learn about the 917 and its origin, how the Gulf sponsorship and Steve McQueen came together to do a movie and what he though about Seinfeld’s 917 that went to auction. We also chat about his latest book, Porsche Decades and why it’s the perfect book for those new to the Porsche world or anyone who is looking for one book that will cover a lot of history. It’s a fascinating podcast where you’ll definitely learn something new like we did.

Apr 14

David Whitlock of the Stuttgart Market Letter joins us to go over the auctions held in Miami and Amelia Island in March. We learn which cars surprised us, which didn’t sell and which met expectations. Plus we touch upon the affect of tariffs on the collector car market.

Apr 7

Unbelievably, Tom Thalmann has driven his 996 Turbo to over 700K miles. He’s in studio to share his secrets to keeping the car running reliably and looking like new. We learn his secrets on maintenance, oil changes, driving through Boston winters and why he choose a 911 Turbo.

Mar 31

We recorded this episode as we were watching the last 15 minutes of the Projekt964 auction on Bring A Trailer. We discuss the history of the car while anxiously awaiting the final bid. Plus, we talk about our visit to Scottsdale, Arizona where we visited the Avante Garde Collection, Roger Penske’s newest dealership-Porsche North Scottsdale. We also get special access to an amazing private collection with a dream garage of Porsches. The trip concludes with a tour of Patrick Motorsports and all the wide scope of cars and services they are working on.

Mar 24

Every year the Amelia Island car week starts the car season on the east coast. This episode we take you along with us as we visit different events and Porsches. Our guest is Carl Scholz who attended is first Werks Reunion this year. We cover both the Gooding and Broad Arrow auction previews, the Reverie party, Werks Reunion and ending with the Amelia. We finish up the episode with Melanie Williams, PCA Event Manager, who gives us the lowdown on registering for this year’s Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City as well as what the organizers have in store as we celebrate 70 years of the PCA.

Mar 17

PCA has decided to sell its 1990 911 Carrera 4 on Bring A Trailer. Matt Crandall who owns Avante-Garde Collection and is also known as 911R on Bring A Trailer, is taking care of it for us. We find out what they did to the car to prepare it for the auction, how he started his business of helping enthusiasts sell their car, and lots of stories. Also joining us is PCA Treasurer Richard Strahota, who has used Matt’s services and shares his experiences as a seller.

Mar 10

On this episode, Damon answers the critics about his detailing video. In the studio is Kurt Felmar, professional detailer, who joins us to discuss what went right and what didn’t when Damon detailed his Cayman. Even if you didn’t watch the video, you will learn some new detailing tips and better understand ceramic coatings.

Mar 3

On this episode we invite Porsche savant, Nathan Merz, on the podcast to discover what he really thinks on a variety of Porsche topics. From how he got hooked on cars and Porsches to whats his forever Porsche. He tells us which model would he never buy and which GT3 generation is the best. If you enjoy watching Nathan’s videos, you’re going to learn even more about the guy in front of the camera from this episode.

Feb 24

On this episode we highlight PCA member Joe Hikel who not only acquires but drives his collection of Porsches. Some are modified, others stock, some classic, others modern. He tells us what attracted him to the various models and how they’re used. He also tells us what it’s like to own an Emory Special as well as a Singer 911.

Feb 17

On this episode we review some of the interesting Porsches that will be going up for auction at Amelia Island and ModaMiami. Joining us is Bob Miller of At Speed Motors who gives us a market perspective and insights of what these cars will sell for.

Feb 10

On this episode, we discuss what are our personal ‘red flags’ are which will make us walk away from a potential Porsche purchase. Our guest is PCA Member, Paul Gentile, who has bought a good share of Porsches and other cars. While not a dealer or broker, he is very representative of many members who are simply looking for a Porsche to purchase as long as it meets a certain criteria. Listen and let us know what your red flags are and what it takes for you to walk away from a car you’ve fallen in love with.

Feb 3

On this episode we have Steve Postol, who is the current General Manager for the Porsche Hunt Valley dealership. Steve’s been in the car industry his whole life and tells us how he overcame challenges to rise from salesman to general manager. He gives us insights on how allocations for in-demand Porsches work, what he think of ADM’s, what’s it like to work with the Porsche brand and much more. This is a long episode but Steve’s candid answers to our questions kept the conversation going.

Jan 27

This episode we discuss Porsche’s US and worldwide 2024 sales report and what it means to enthusiasts. We also ponder how much the manual really matters now that Porsche has eliminated that option on the Carrera S. Plus, we talk about what we did with our cars last week as well as upcoming events and videos.

Jan 20

Have you ever wondered how drivers prepare for a 24 hour endurance race? What’s it like to drive in one of the world’s most famous endurance races? Is it possible to race and own a race team at the same time? PCA member Ted Giovanis races professionally in IMSA and joins us in studio for a fascinating discussion about what it takes to run a race team as well as drive at the pro level. Since the Rolex 24 is this week, this is the perfect episode to get your ready for the twice around the clock classic.

Jan 13

PCA’s newest member of the Executive Committee, Stan Thorne, joins us for this episode. Stan is the new National Secretary of the club and has an interesting story of how he joined PCA, got involved by volunteering and how he made it to the Executive Council. We also learn what Porsches he drives and what events interest him. Here’s your chance to get to know your PCA leadership.

Jan 6

This episode the Vu, Manny and Damon discuss a variety of topics to include what they did over the holidays to their cars, PCA’s 70th anniversary in 2025, National events to attend, our new podcast sponsor and Bring A Trailers Top Ten Porsches sold in 2024

Dec 30, 2024

On this episode we have Michelin’s Business Development Manager for Vintage Tires and PCA member, Kim Barnes, on to talk about all the interesting cars she has owns. Kim is very well regarded in the car hobby and has been featured in magazines, podcasts and has been asked to judge at various nationally known concours events. Her car knowledge seems limitless which is helpful when you are representing such a well known brand’s vintage tire line. Plus, she has two very rare Porsches in the collection. This was a enlightening discussion and you’re sure to learn something new.

Dec 23, 2024

On this episode, we hear from Vu’s recent trip to Germany where he spent time at the Porsche factory, attended the annual Porsche Motorsports banquet called “Night of Champions” and visited Motorworld in Stuttgart. Plus, he also tells us about visiting the headquarters for Ruf Automobiles as well as Hans Peter Porsche’s toy museum called TraumWerk. We also discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and what we did while Vu was away. It’s another entertaining, Porsche themed episode.

Dec 16, 2024

This episode we go over a list of online sites that may or may not be favorable to finding quality Porsches. We also discuss some of our positive and negative experience buying Porsches. Guest Bob Miller of At Speed Motors bring his decades of experience inspecting and purchasing Porsches to the discussion. You may agree, you may disagree, but you’re bound to learn something from this episode. It’s informative even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a Porsche.

Dec 9, 2024

This episode we catch up with what we did while we were out in California. From unStock 2024 to recording podcasts with Michael Allan Ross and Sam and Gianni Cabiglio. Damon tells us about driving the air-cooled BB 911 Targa Hybrid and Manny and Vu discuss the recent tour of part of Jerry Seinfeld’s Porsche collection. Plus we talk Porsche news, events and much more.

Dec 2, 2024

This episode we have on Sam and Gianni Cabiglio, who acquire vehicles for and maintain the Seinfeld collection. The Porsche 917, now owned by Jerry Seinfeld, that Steve McQueen drove, in the movie Le Mans, which is being featured in an upcoming Mecum Auction. We hear how the 917 was acquired, restored, and why it’s now for sale. Sam also tells us how he got started in the car business and ended up selling and buying cars before there was the. Internet. There’s a lot of great stories in this episode that you’ll love hearing.

Nov 25, 2024

his week we have on Michael Alan Ross who has recently released a book focusing on modified Porsches and the builders behind them. Normally, Michael’s work is seen every month in Porsche Panorama. He tells us how he started, transitioned into photography and decided to do a book. Plus, we talk about driving the new 911 Carrera T, latest Porsche news and much more.

Nov 18, 2024

In this episode, we reminisce about the start of PCA's YouTube channel on February 15, 2010 and several of our earliest videos — because we reached and surpassed 100,000 subscribers! We thank you all for watching our videos and subscribing and ultimately reaching this milestone. Here's to 1,000,000! In other news, Vu went to SEMA and shares what he experienced — including Griot's Garage's tearable microfiber towels(!); Vu also has a show-and-tell of new parts for his 356; Damon is trying a different kind of gear oil in his Mazda; and much more!

Nov 11, 2024

In this episode we find out about the 1959 356 that Vu bought recently. We have Pete Tremper, the previous owner who stored the. sold the 356 and Bob Miller, owner of At Speed Motors, who awakened the car and prepared it for the debut. You’ll hear how it the original color was discovered as well as the secret behind the engine. If you wondered what’s it like to find a 356 in a barn, this is the episode for you.

Nov 4, 2024

In this episode we welcome Richard Baron, the Creative Director for Porsche Panorama magazine. Panorama is PCA's monthly printed magazine and Richard is the primary reason why it’s such a visually stunning publication. Richard also was the Head of Design for Road and Track for many years as well as being responsible for the design of many famous automotive books. He regales us with stories from the past, including how the RUF CTR was given the name "Yellowbird." We also cover the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and PCA videos.

Oct 28, 2024

This episode we have Sam Alexander, Sales and Special Events Manager at the PEC ATL (Porsche HQ), on to tell us all about what goes on inside the same building that Marvel’s Avengers once called their HQ. Sam has been around since the beginning of the center and has seen it grow through the years. You’ll find out how you can visit Porsche’s United States headquarters, what visitors can do, the different tracks and driving experiences as well as the cool restaurant and café. If you’ve ever wanted to spend a day there, this is the episode for you.

Oct 21, 2024

This week Peter Smith, a factory trained Goldmeister technician and long time PCA member, tells us stories from his forty plus years in the automotive repair industry. He has worked on every Porsche model and doesn’t hold back. This is a true insider episode.

Oct 14, 2024

This episode we welcome Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America. A dynamic skillset and an engaging personality help her oversee Porsche’s experiential brand marketing, motorsports in North America, as well as the partnership with the Porsche Club of America. It’s a fascinating look into how Porsche views its customers and attracts new fans to the brand.

Oct 7, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough. Chuck has a thousand stories and is in stories to tell us about how he started in professional racing and then moved onto buying a well known Porsche repair shop. Along the way, Chuck convinced Lexus to race their luxury cars and how he bought the trademarks to the IROC brand name. He also tells us what challenges independent Porsche repair shops face and which models he prefers not to work on. It’s a fun and interesting episode. Of course, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Sep 30, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they talk about the Porsche stuff they’ve been doing the past few weeks. From touring the new Porsche Classic building in Atlanta, to a 365 mile Porsche bike ride, to doing a last site visit before this year’s unStock event, you’ll hear about it on this episode. Plus, Damon tells us how he fared in his most recent autocross with the Cayman. We also talk about the ‘behind the scenes’ of recording the podcast with the CEO of Porsche Cars North America. There’s also updates on Porsche news PCA videos and upcoming events.

Sep 23, 2024

Timo Resch took the helm at Porsche Cars North America in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s largest market. He sits down with the Insider crew for an hour to discuss challenges he’s experienced in the first year, transition to electrification of certain models, current Porsche sales and the Porsche he dreams about. He tells us what the Porsche Club of America means to the brand and how he balances family life with the demanding schedule of a CEO. This episode give you a peek into the dynamic personality of the person in charge of our favorite marque.

Sep 16, 2024

Have you ever wanted to do a cross country road trip in your Porsche? Cindy Choi did it and is joining Vu, Manny and Damon to tell us about her adventures as well as the lessons learned-sometimes the hard way.

Sep 9, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and David Whitlock of the Porsche Market Letter as they discuss where the Porsche market stands after the Monterey auctions. They’ll go over the auction surprises of the week, what didn’t sell, and what sold for higher than expected. David analyzes auction pricing and sales made after the hammer dropped on a daily basis. You’re going to learn something new. Plus, we cover interesting Porsche news, PCA events and PCA videos.

Sep 2, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they review the six days they spent covering Porsches at auctions, car shows, reveals, and much more. You’ll hear about Motorlux, Werks Reunion, The Quail, Exotics on Broadway and of course, the special Porsche model debuts. This podcast is a long one but that means it’s also a good one since there are a lot of stories to tell. Don’t miss it.

Aug 26, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome bb-autos General Manager, Verone Pangilinan, to the podcast the day before Werks Reunion in Monterey, California. Verone tells us all about how Galpin Motors has revived a brand that was synonymous with Porsche tuners in the 70’s and 80’s. We also get the details on the first build since the rebirth, a 1986 911 Carrera Targa Hybrid. Yes, a manual transmission, air-cooled, hybrid Porsche! Plus, we talk about the iconic bb-auto Porsches that Verone has brought to Werks this year. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Aug 19, 2024

Join Vu Nguyen, Manny Alban, and Damon Lowney as they welcome special guest Melanie Williams, PCA's National Events Manager, to talk about the Treffen at Sea Alaska cruise. We talk about the pre-cruise party with Nathan Merz at his showroom and shop, embarkation, impressions of the ship, seminars, food, and more! We also give some insight into the next cruise, PCA's 70th Anniversary cruise in 2025.

Aug 12, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and the Porsche Savant, Nathan Merz, for a funny and informative podcast about our favorite Porsches going to auction in Monterey. All four guys choose pick their favorites and discuss what made those cars special. You’ll probably learn more about these cars than you may known before.

Aug 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens during Monterey car week? Why do so many car pilgrims flock to this small town in California every year to celebrate car culture? Vu, Manny, and Damon go over almost every day of car week with recommendations on many of the events and highlight the free ones.

Jul 29, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special returning guest, Bob Miller, from At Speed Motors, for another episode of Porsche talk. In this episode, we cover recent Porsches that have come through Bob’s shop, what we think are Porsches we’ll never sell, and whether a Porsche is still a Porsche if it has a different manufacturer’s engine. Plus, we cover Porsche’s recent ranking in the JD Powers Study, the announcement of a new CEO for Porsche in China, as well as much more. It’s a very entertaining episode with Bob in studio and you will definitely learn something.

Jul 22, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss a variety of topics to include whether the recent announcement of the production end of gasoline Boxsters and Caymans will affect younger buyers in the future. They also talk about their time in the 718 Cayman Style Edition, Porsche’s announcement of two more Macan EV models, a record setting Panamera and PCA event and PCA videos updates. We cover a lot in one hour. Don’t miss it.

Jul 15, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they tackle a variety of topics on this episode of the podcast. They discuss Vu driving a Gunther Werks Speedster, Damon driving the Cayman Style Edition and Manny driving the new Cayenne GTS. Plus, they discuss Porsche’s announcement that the Boxster, Cayman and Macan will cease production of its gas engines plus Porsche releases sales data. We finish up the podcast with guest Jim Hemig who participated in PCA’s first 24 hour SIM race using the same circuit as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Jul 8, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Ken Ahn, for an episode all about Porsches, auctions and why an insurance company wants the chance to sell your car. Ken Ahn is the President of Hagerty Marketplace and Radius. He is also a rabid Porsche owner and enthusiast. He tells us how an investment banker for Goldman Sachs became the President of RM Sotheby’s, founded Broad Arrow Auctions and then merged with Hagerty Insurance. This is a fascinating podcast because Ken is a great storyteller. You’ll definitely learn more about the market, live and online auctions than you knew before.

Jul 1, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon as they welcome special guest, Chris Jacobs (host of Overhaulin’ and part of the Mecum Auction team on Motor Trend TV). The gang is in Birmingham, Alabama for the Porsche Parade and this episode was recorded on the second to the last day of the event. Chris talks about his background with Porsche, what he’s done on tv with the car hobby as well as his experience spending a week with over two-thousand Porsche enthusiasts. This is a fun episode where we also find out how Chris did against pro racer, Sabre Cook, in autocrossing and SIM racing.

Jun 24, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and guest Nathan Merz for this special episode filmed at the 2024 Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. The gang is at the convention center where they had just finished Tech Tactics at Parade. They go over their favorite Porsches at the Concours, Tech Tactics at Parade, the infamous stand up sit down at the concours banquet, hanging with the VIP’s invited to Parade and so much more. Throw Nathan into the mix and this is one of our better episodes.

Jun 17, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and their returning guest, Kurt Felmar, who is the owner of Ceramic Pro White Marsh. Kurt educates us on all things about paint protection film, whether or not you need to ceramic coat your film, what you should look for if you want to tint your windows, and much more. We also chat about how to take care of your PPF and of course, when and how to remove it. You’ll learn a lot on this episode that will help you when you’re ready to buy PPF for your Porsche.

Jun 10, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they travel to Greenwich, Connecticut for this special podcast. They are miles from home to interview McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance and a consummate car guy. McKeel tells us about his obsession with the Porsche brands, how his family got into the collector car insurance business, what the future holds for Hagerty as well as what Hagerty does to get younger people involved and what does someone do with a pre-war car. It’s a fascinating interview that will open your eyes about the person behind the brand.

Jun 3, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA VP, Ron Gordon for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider. This week we discuss the recent announcement of the new 992.2 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid. What kind of hybrid is it? Is the power increase worth the weight increase? How much does it cost? Plus, we discuss what you can do while you’re at the Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. We also cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos, upcoming events, what we did last week and whether we finished installing the engine in Vu’s 996. Don’t miss this episode, it’s chock full of information.

May 27, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss a variety of Porsche related topics from the past week. You’ll hear Rob’s thoughts on driving the new Macan EV, what we encountered while reinstalling Vu’s 996 engine and whether or not Damon’s new limited slip on his Cayman made a difference. Plus, we talk about the new Cayennes, why Porsche is abandoning changes to the 963 engine and whether or not Tesla towing Porsche beat a Porsche in a drag race. We also update you on some other Porsche news as well as PCA videos and PCA upcoming events. It’s an episode with something for everyone.

May 20, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they update everyone on what’s been happening in the past weeks at PCA's national office. From dropping Vu’s engine on his 996 and installing the IMS Solution to discussing the hybrid 911, we cover everything. You’ll hear about an amazing collection that hasn’t been seen that we filmed as well as how Damon got his Cayman back on the road. Plus, updates on PCA videos, events, and Porsche news.

May 13, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome the Porsche Club of America’s National Drivers Education Chair, Mia Walsh, to the studio. Mia tells us all about High Performance Drivers Education with the Porsche Club and why it’s a great way to become a faster and safer driver. We go over how we each got into DE, what cars are allowed to participate, how electronic safety features are handled when it comes to track driving and how PCA instructors are trained. If you’ve ever thought about driving on the track or just want to learn more, this is the episode for you.

May 6, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome a past guest, Jim Earlbeck, to the show. This week we discuss what makes a Porsche analog? Are there features or characteristics that exclude it from that list? Does Porsche even make analog cars right now? This turns out to be a dynamic discussion with many different perspectives. After listening to the episode, let us know what you think makes a Porsche analog.

Apr 29, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest Bob Miller as they discuss restoring Porsches. We start off with our own restoration stores and then Bob gives us an insights on how he consults with potential clients who want to restore a Porsche. From the many reasons why, to understanding the restoration process, we learn how doing it the right way will pay off in the end. If you ever thought of restoring a Porsche, this may help you move ahead or change your mind. Plus, we update you on upcoming PCA events, Porsche news, PCA videos, and the member raffle.

Apr 22, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they cover a variety of Porsche topics on this episode. Damon is back from filming five videos with Nathan Merz that cover several Porsche models. You’ll also hear about some cool tools Vu bought, a region Tech Session we went to that featured a 1973 Carrera RS, Porsche celebrating 50 years of the Turbo, what were our best find at a swap meet as well as upcoming PCA events.

Apr 15, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Rob where they discuss their favorite rare Porsches that are being auctioned at the upcoming Air/Water show. We also talk about the new development with the Porsche lawsuit against Singer Vehicle Design as well as first drive impressions of the new Taycan. Plus, we update you on the latest Porsche news.

Apr 8, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss autocrossing and what they’ve learned from years of doing it. Plus, we learn about the new Taycan and what it’s like to drive them. Vu does show-and-tell with some new tools he discovered. We also update you on Porsche news, PCA videos, and upcoming events. We cover a lot of Porsche stuff in this episode.

Apr 1, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they go over the awesome Porsches they saw when they visited Cam Ingram at Roads Scholars in North Carolina. Roads Scholars is an industry leader in Porsche restoration. Having won their class at Pebble Beach several times, their attention to detail and authenticity is second to none. Plus, we get an update on Damon’s Cayman as he continues his mods. Plus, we talk about what it was like filming the latest video about replacing a water pump in a first generation Cayenne. There’s also an update on Porsche events and the latest Porsche news. An episode filled with Porsche goodness. Don’t miss it.

Mar 25, 2024

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome guests, Christian and Ortrun Hartinger, who each shipped their 997 GT3RS to the United States. Their story is what any car enthusiast would love to do. They decided to do this a few months before the 2020 pandemic and have spent three years touring North America and focusing on attending as many Porsche related events as possible. You’ll find this episode inspiring and aspirational.

Mar 18, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they welcome special guest Ashley Frieberg to the podcast. Ashley’s been racing since she was 13 and is an amazing driver with experience in open wheels, prototype, and, of course, Porsches. She’s raced at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring as well as many other tracks. She tells us about how she got into racing, worked her way through challenges, and what the future holds for her. She’s an exciting driver that you will want to follow this year especially after you listen to this episode.

Mar 11, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they give an event by event rundown of the recent Amelia Island car week. From the Broad Arrow Auction preview, to the Porsche Winemakers Dinner, Werks Reunion, the Bonham and Gooding Auctions, Cars and Coffee at the Ritz, Radwood, the Hangar party and The Amelia, we’ve got it all covered. You’ll hear what happened behind the scenes and which of the Porsches were our favorites. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events. Don’t miss this Amelia Island extended length podcast.

Mar 4, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review the recent Tech Tactics East event and a visit to Fabspeed Motorsport. The gang goes over each session and give a summary and what they thought of the presentation. Plus, they talk about their visit to Fabspeed where they saw how new exhaust systems are developed. The latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events are also discussed. It’s a fulsome episode where you’re bound to learn a thing or two.

Feb 26, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, and their special guest, Rolf Kittlitz who is a Porsche After Sales Training Instructor. We learn all about how Porsche trains their technicians to fix and maintain their cars. What it takes to become a factory technicians, tools the dealers need to buy and when do the trainers get trained? Plus, we go over the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events.

Feb 19, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss filming the winners of the Fall PCA raffle. They also respond to some of the comments and questions from that video. Plus, they talk about the past week filming a GT4 vs GT4RS, 993 Carrera RS Club Sport and 964 RWB, all at TPC Racing. They go over the Aspen Ice Race, why Porsches are sitting at the port and upcoming PCA events. Lots of info covered in this episode. Don’t miss it.

Feb 12, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Nathan Merz, as they discuss the recent Scottsdale auctions. Nathan gives his take on what the auction results tell us compared to previous years. We also discuss 8 interesting Porsches that were sold from all three auction houses. Plus, we go over what we did last week, latest PCA videos, Porsche news and updates on PCA National events.

Feb 5, 2024

Join the original insiders, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they record their 100 th podcast episode. On this show they discuss a variety of topics to include what Vu saw at Daytona while Brad Pitt was filming his movie. They also discuss Porsche’s overall win at Daytona and what the PCA tent was like. The Macan EV is discussed as well as PCA latest videos and upcoming events. This is fun filled and informative episode that shouldn’t be missed.

Jan 29, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss the Porsches they most want to be able to drive someday. You may have be surprised at some of the answers or maybe you’ve never heard of a model or two they discuss. Plus, they go over a story about a member who paid for a PPI and found something devasting about the car they were looking to buy. They also discuss the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming PCA events.

Jan 22, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome returning guest, Casey Parkin, to the show. Casey tells us what the differences are between Porsche CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) and aftermarket warranties. Casey has experience with both and will give us some inside tips, what’s covered, what’s not and more. Plus, we revisit the Restoration Challenge Casey competed in at Rennsport. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming national events.

Jan 15, 2024

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest, Will Williams as they discuss what it takes to put on a successful cars and coffee event. Will runs the Hunt Valley Horsepower show and Vu manages the Mikey and Mels Cruise In. Both are popular car events in the greater Baltimore area that attracts many Porsche owners among other marques. Plus, we have updates on PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA events. Listen in, you’re bound to learn something new.

Jan 8, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome long-time PCA member Mike Levitas who owns TPC Racing. Mike has over 40 years of experience with driving, modifying and preparing Porsches for the track. On this episode he chats with the gang about popular mods for late model Porsches, what he does and does not recommend as well as what he thinks of Porsche’s future. Plus, we update you with the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and events.

Jan 1, 2024

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they start the new year with a conversation about various topics to include their automotive new years resolutions. They discuss the rarity of NATO Olive Green pain on a Porsche as well as a 911 that years ago got away and has resurfaced. In news, we talk about fake Chinese Porsches, baseball’s newest phenom who bought someone a Taycan. Have you heard about Panera’s Charged Lemonade? We’ll tell you about. Don’t miss this first episode of 2024.

Dec 25, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome the PCA Events Manager, Melanie Williams, on the show to discuss the recent PCA Cruise with 800+ members. We also celebrate our two year anniversary of the first episode of the podcast as well as our favorite episodes. Plus, we discuss upcoming PCA events, videos, Porsche news and other Porsche stuff. Don’t miss this episode.

Dec 18, 2023

This week Vu is on the PCA Cruise, so join Manny and Damon as they welcome two PCA members to the podcast. This episode we decided to discuss topics we would chat about at Cars and Coffee. You’re welcome to join in on the discussion on the YouTube chat. Plus, we have a special announcement about the next Treffen at Sea as well as the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA videos and events.

Dec 11, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they spend an hour discussing a variety of Porsche related topics. This week Rob tells us about his under $10K Cayenne he bought, the gang discusses the results of the White Collection auction and then they ask “do car thieves really not know how to drive a manual?”. Plus, they go over the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming PCA events.

Dec 4, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome special guest, Nathan Merz, to the podcast. Nathan tells us some behind the scenes stories about filming the buying guides he does for PCA. Plus, Vu briefs us on his recent trip to the International Porsche Clubs Presidents Meeting and what he learned from hanging out with the other overseas clubs. Manny talks about his weekend watching his family run and Damon tells us about comparing an Aston Martin and GT3 in California. We also cover the latest Porsche news and upcoming PCA videos. We do this all in front of 20 pounds of candy a listener sent us…..the holiday season is in full swing.

Nov 27, 2023

Join Vu and Manny as they tackle a long list of topics to include PCA’s Gift Guide and the new items in the Porsche Design and Porsche Club of America collaboration. Plus, discuss a recent article that listed the best and worst depreciating cars which includes a couple of Porsches on top and one that is a good deal because of its depreciation. The latest Porsche news is covered as well as current PCA videos and upcoming PCA National events.

Nov 20, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob for podcast episode 89. They talk about how the ÜnStock show went as well as go over the new and improved Rennbow website that’s the authority on Porsche colors. They also discuss Porsche news and current PCA videos.

Nov 13, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for another Porsche filled podcast. This time we hear from Vu and his trip to SEMA. It’s an automotive industry show that showcases the latest in the aftermarket world. Plus we hear about latest Porsche news, Porsches we drove in upcoming One-Mile Review videos and upcoming PCA events.

Nov 6, 2023

Join Manny and Damon as they welcome Chesapeake Region President Steve Wood to talk about test driving Porsches at the track. Manny and Steve were invited to the track to compare 911’s, Macans, Cayennes and Taycans. Damon fills us in on the long list of Porsches he drove for upcoming One Mile Review videos. Plus, they cover the latest Porsche news and upcoming PCA events.

Oct 30, 2023

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome special guest Pierre Mychaltchouk who just finished the 2023 Carrera Panamericana. What’s even more amazing is that he drive from Montreal all the down, raced, and drove back with a stop to do the podcast. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche and PCA news and videos.

Oct 23, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for Episode 85 as they discuss the upcoming auction of the secret White Collection. Back in 2018, Damon lead a team that produced the most popular video on the PCA YouTube channel. It was about a collector who had amassed a substantial collection of notable Porsches all in white. The location was kept secret as was the identity of the owner. We share some background on this collection and what it was like filming the video. We also have more info on the missing Porsche Rennsport stamp that was sold on Ebay as well as the latest Porsche news. Plus, we talk about PCA videos that have been released as well as upcoming events. It’s a full, packed hour of Porsche goodness. Don’t miss it!

Oct 16, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they welcome guest Richard Strahota (PCA National Treasurer) to the podcast. This time the gang is back in the studio and hear from Vu on why he missed Rennsport and two podcast recordings. Plus, find out about Damon’s One-Mile Review of an early 911S Targa and filming the epic video, Giant Killer to Giant as well as the new 911 GT3R Rennsport. Find out about the latest Porsche news and upcoming PCA events as well.

Oct 9, 2023

The crew recorded this episode at Laguna Seca on the last day of Rennsport Reunion. Join Manny and Damon along with special guests Todd Benz (PCA National Secretary) and Richard Strahota (PCA National Treasurer) as the discuss their favorite cars, drivers and memories of a record setting Rennsport.

Oct 2, 2023

Join Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA Past President Tom Gorsuch and Porsche AG Club Manager Paul Gregor as they anticipate what Rennsport 7 holds for the next four days. You’ll hear some behind the scenes stuff they saw as well as what each one hopes to see.

Sep 25, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for an interesting episode where we reveal our best and worst mods we’ve done to our cars. From adds on that promised horsepower but didn’t deliver to the what made you feel the mod was money well spent. We talk about Porsche Cars North America announcing their new boss, Timo Resch. Plus, we give one final Rennsport update before we head out to Laguna Seca for 7 days of Porsche pandemonium. Of course, there’s lots of Porsche news.

Sep 18, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for a packed hour of Porsche information. We give the latest news about Rennsport 7 including what drivers are speaking in the PCA tent. Damon makes us all jealous with his stories about driving some very cool Porsches in Germany from the factory’s heritage collection. Plus, the latest Porsche news and PCA videos. Don’t miss this one.

Sep 11, 2023

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome artist Dennis Simon. Dennis has been the official artist for every Rennsport from the 2nd to this year’s 7th. He’ll tell us how he got involved with Porsche, how the cars are selected and some of the challenges he’s faced in creating these works of art plus we cover some Porsche news and upcoming PCA videos.

Sep 4, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss their visit to Virginia International Raceway where they visited the PCA PorschePlatz to watch the race and then hung out with Road Scholars and the Ingram Experience the day after as they did shakedown runs with the vintage Porsche race cars going to Rennsport. Plus, they go over the later Porsche news, events and PCA videos.

Aug 28, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for the podcast episode where they discuss what happened in the Porsche world during Monterey 2023. We’ll chat about Werks Reunion, Motorlux, The Porsche Party, interview with Rod Emory and the auctions we attended. Plus we even have time to go over PCA videos and Porsche news.

Aug 21, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they go over what they did the past week. You’ll hear about Manny and Vu going to the NJMP club race and Damon’s struggles with repairing his air conditioning in the Cayman. Vu will update us on his autocross debut this year in his 996. Plus we cover the latest Porsche news and PCA videos.

Aug 14, 2023

Vu and Manny welcome Casey Parkin, Certified Sales Manager for Porsche Silver Spring. We discuss Porsche Classic’s Restoration Challenge. Casey’s dealership is competing this year with a restored 944 Turbo that’s inspired by the Turbo Cup era. We also touch upon what’s it like selling Porsches in this high demand market. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Aug 7, 2023

We have Philip Mauney and Kathy Le from Porsche Experiential Marketing in studio to talk about the 911 S/T, inside updates on Rennsport Reunion, and what’s it like planning events for Porsche.

Jul 31, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what was done last week. We’ll hear about touring the manufacturing facilities of HRE Wheels and Eibach as wells stopping by two of the Hagerty Garages. Plus, Damon talks about his new ride to replace the VW and we’ll get updates on Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Jul 24, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the recent Goodood Festival of Speed that Vu attended. What was it like for a first timer and what did he see and hear. Plus we discuss the latest Porsche news, give a Rennsport update and talk about current PCA videos and events.

Jul 17, 2023

Join Manny, Rob and guest Bob Miller on this episode where they ask “should Porsche build an entry level model to attract younger buyers? They discuss the current market in used Porsches and what other brands younger people are buying. Plus, they cover the latest Porsches news and upcoming PCA events.

Jul 10, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they sort of return back to their normal studio. This time they have long time listener and Porsche owner, Paul Gentile. Vu and Manny discuss driving the TPC Racing Supercharged 993 with DSC active suspension. They also chat with Paul about his search for a Cayman R or 987 Boxster Spyder. There’s also a Rennsport update as well as the latest Porsche news.

Jul 3, 2023

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome Volker Holzmeyer, President of Porsche Motorsports North America (PMNA) and Alwin Springer, Former President of PMNA and co-founder of Andial, to the podcast to discuss motorsports and the Porsche Parade. It’s not too often you have two President of PMNA together. This was recorded at the Porsche Parade so we’ll discuss how Parade is going and our favorite parts so far. In addition, we go over the latest Porsche news and upcoming videos and events.

Jun 26, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss the second half of the Porsche Parade (the first half is covered next week) including behind the scenes of presenting the 911 Classic Club Coupe to its new owner, Jerry Seinfeld. Plus, Alex Ching joins us to talk about the upcoming Treffen and tips to register.

Jun 19, 2023

Join Vu and Manny for Episode 67 as they reveal what happened behind the scenes at the Broad Arrow Auction at the Porsche Experience Center. Find out why the 911 Classic Club Coupe set a record for any 996 or 997 generation 911 as well as other Porsches. Plus, they discuss June 10th events throughout North America celebrating Porsche’s 75th anniversary as well as Porsche’s results at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche news, PCA video, and upcoming events are all covered in this packed hour of Porsche goodness.

Jun 12, 2023

The same day Porsche announces Mission X, Alex Fabig visits us at PCA HQ. We find out more about the new concept, discuss how Exclusive, Classic and Sonderwunsch operates as well as catch up on past projects. Don’t miss this episode with Vu, Manny, and Damon.

Jun 5, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest Kurt Felmar of Ceramic Pro Elite of White Marsh. Kurt’s crew did the paint correction and ceramic coating on Projekt 964. We ask him a bunch of questions about ceramic coatings, paint correction and whether the over the counter stuff is really ceramic. Plus, we finish our auction picks with Vu and Damon’s picks, go over the latest Porsche news and update everyone with what we did last week. Another full hour of Porsche goodness.

May 29, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for a full hour chat of all things Porsche. First the gang talks about what Porsche stuff they did last week to include driving a 911 Sport Classic, Autocrossing and going to cars and coffee events. Then we go over the Porsches we picked to watch at the June 10th auction. Plus, there’s Porsche news, PCA events and videos.

May 22, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what they did the previous week to include attending a local Porsche dealer’s grand opening event, Damon discovering he was in the wrong autocross class all this time and Vu modifying his daughter’s car stereo. They also discuss the latest Porsche news and upcoming PCA events. Plus, there’s more Rennsport Reunion news! It’s another full hour of PCA and Porsche talk.

May 15, 2023

join Vu and Manny for episode 61 as they discuss the new Boxster RS Spyder. They go over the specs and whether not having a manual option will make the Boxster Spyder even more valuable. Plus we stop by an autocross and a concours on the same weekend. Vu tells us about his trip back from Utah that included an unscheduled auto repair. As usual, we go over a lot of Porsche news and upcoming events.

May 8, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another episode of Porsche Club insider. The gang discusses the recent Porsche-only swap meet in Carlisle as well as two One-Mile Reviews Damon and Vu filmed. We also talk about the latest Porsche news, plus a cool challenge Porsche is giving all Parade entrants at the autocross. It’s another full hour of Porsche topics.

May 1, 2023

Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob are all in studio for this episode. Vu tells us about his trip to Essen, Spa and the factory. Damon gives us the final episode of his struggles to remove the IMS seal. Finally, the gang all judge Rob and his past automotive purchases and sales. Don’t miss this packed episode of Porsche topics.

Apr 24, 2023

Vu is in Germany and surprises Manny and Damon with a special guest, Boris Apenbrink, who is the Director of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Vehicles. Boris answers all our questions about PTS, supply issues and how the department works with customers who sign up for Sonderwunsch. This is a full hour of getting an inside view of Porsche’s customization department.

Apr 17, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for a discussion of all things Porsche. This episode we hear from Vu who was invited to the grand opening of the new Porsche Classic center as well as the new track extension at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. We also go over the latest Porsche news and PCA upcoming events.

Apr 10, 2023

Join Manny and Damon with special guest, Bob Miller from At Speed Motors as they discuss Alwin Springer’s new book about Porsche racing in North America, driving a 92 964 RS, 68 911T, 73 911T and a 64 356C Cabriolet. They also talk about Damon’s recent four part video on bore scoring. Plus the gang review the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA Videos and upcoming events.

Apr 3, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, Rob with special Guest Melanie Williams (PCA National Events Manager) for another episode of Porsche Club Insider. The gang discusses the latest Porsche news and PCA videos. Plus, they discuss the opening Cruise In at Mikey and Mels that featured a lot of Porsches. Melanie gives us some sneak peeks into Parade and how to prepare for Phase 2 registration.

Mar 27, 2023

join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss Porsche’s performance at Super Sebring. They also tour a special private collection in the Virginia area. Plus, they review the latest Porsche news, latest PCA videos and some cool upcoming PCA events

Mar 20, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the Porsche topics of the week. Some of the team visited the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida for two days of filming the rare Porsches in their collection. Vu asks the crew what inspired everyone to become car people. Plus, we go over the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Mar 13, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review what they did during the five days at Amelia Island car week. Werks Reunion, Hagerty Cars and Coffee, Auctions, and The Amelia are discussed as well as the Porsches they saw. The latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events are also reviewed.

Mar 6, 2023

This week we have Ilko Nechev, PCA Advertising Director, who gives us a first hand report on what happened at this years Los Angeles Lit Meet weekend. He covers the Porsche shop open houses and the swap meet. We also update you on the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Feb 27, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review the recent Tech Tactics East event. The crew goes over their favorite presentations as well as the warehouse tour to include the parts that the attendees didn’t get to see. You’ll hear their favorite Porsches they saw in the parking lot and their favorites in the diecast concours competition. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche news and updates to upcoming PCA events.

Feb 20, 2023

The Porsche Club Insider Podcast crew goes on the road to Tech Tactics East in Easton, PA for another episode. This time they have special guest Christoph Klockow from Porsche Exclusive join them for the whole show. Christoph was involved with the 911 Dakar Rallye Package project and gives us some insight into the development of the car. He also tells us about his background, how he came to work for Porsche and what model he has on order for himself. Plus, the crew discusses the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and current videos.

Feb 13, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the most recent updates for Rennsport Reunion planning as well as Projekt 964. Find out whether Manny’s question to Vu’s question on the 964 was real or not. Plus, the gang reviews the latest Porsche news to include 959 Dakar restoration, what Walter Rohrl thinks of the 911 Dakar, and the first spy shots of the Boxster EV.

Feb 6, 2023

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for another Porsche topic filled podcast. The gang discusses Vision 357 and what it really means about Porsche’s future. They also reveal how their pricing guesses for the 5 Scottsdale Auction Porsches. Plus, what happened with the 963 and 992 911GT3R at the 24 Hours of Daytona? Plus, the latest Porsche news, updates on PCA videos and a review of what we did last week.

Jan 30, 2023

Have you ever spun your Porsche on the road or track? On this episode, Vu, Manny and Damon welcome special guest Tessa Hall who is the Skidpad Instructor for the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America. She tells us about a unique program where entrants spend all day practicing car control and understanding handling dynamics by simply driving in circles. The crew also discusses the latest update on Rennsport Reunion planning as well as the latest Porsche news and upcoming club events.

Jan 23, 2023

Have you noticed how much PCA’s Instagram account has changed in the past two months? On this episode we introduce the listeners to Bogdan Roberson who is responsible for Porsche Club of America’s social media. Vu, Manny and Damon have Bogdan in studio to tell us how he came to the United States, how he made social media his career and what plans he has for the PCA. The crew also updates everyone on the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and what they did the previous week.

Jan 16, 2023

The Scottsdale auctions are at the end of January and will be an indicator of the collector car market. Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob Sass (Porsche Panorama Editor) for a discussion of five of the Porsches that will be auctioned off. Play along as the crew gives their estimate on sales price and why. Plus, they talk about upcoming events, Porsche news and what they did the past week.

Jan 9, 2023

This week’s episode Vu, Manny, and Damon welcome the new National President of the Porsche Club of America, Aaron Ambrosino, to the podcast. We find out what Porsches he drives, what he likes to do with the club, as well as what he plans to focus on as President. Aaron also joins us for a review of the latest Porsche news, upcoming events, and what car stuff we did last week. Join us for a very special episode and get to know your new club President.

Jan 2, 2023

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for the first podcast of 2023. The gang discusses Porsche-related resolutions for 2023 as well as what some of their favorite car-related Christmas gifts they received. Manny gives an update on Rennsport Reunion Parade laps, Vu discusses upcoming national PCA events, and Damon chats about the latest PCA videos. Of course, the latest Porsche news is discussed as well as listener comments.

Dec 26, 2022

What happens when over 600 Porsche enthusiasts find themselves on the high seas for eight days in a cruise ship? We find out on this podcast! Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA Events Manager, Melanie Williams for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider Podcast. In addition to hearing about all the adventures that were had at the first ever PCA Cruise, we’ll discuss the latest Porsche news, PCA events coming up in early 2023 and if we’re still doing stuff with our Porsches even though it’s cold and wintertime in the mid-Atlantic.

Dec 19, 2022

Join Manny, Damon, and special guests Bob Miller and Anthony Saleiro for another Porsche-filled podcast. The gang discusses Bob’s latest buy, a factory 944 Turbo Cup, and why they are so collectible. They also speak with Anthony, PCA Member Services Rep, on whether or not his experience with PCA Sim Racing helped him at his first High Performance Driving Event. We also discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and the latest PCA videos.

Dec 12, 2022

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for their 40th episode of the podcast. This week they discuss the visit to LN Engineering to film videos on understanding and preventing bore scoring. They also filmed content on the original two pedal 911, the Sportomatic. Manny talks about the three days he spent at Daytona International Raceway with the Porsche Motorsport Team during pre-season testing. The gang also talks about upcoming videos, PCA events and the return of Tech Tactics East in 2023.

Dec 5, 2022

We have a full house in the studio on this episode. Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss Damon’s One Mile Reviews that he did in Los Angeles and San Diego and Vu updates us on his recent call with Porsche about clubs around the world. Rob tells us what he’s doing to his 996 over the winter and Manny updates us on Rennsport planning. The crew discusses the recent electric Boxster spy shots, Porsche’s SuperCup in F1 and what is BlackPink?

Nov 28, 2022

Join Vu and Manny as they discuss the new 911 Dakar and why Porsche built it. They also discuss the two media days PCA was invited to, who they saw and spoke to from Porsche, plus which cars they drove for One Mile Reviews while out in Los Angeles. They both discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming and current videos as well as what events to start planning for in 2023. If you ever wondered about buying a Porsche bike, they talk about what to expect to see during the next Tech Tactics Live. Plus, for those of you keeping count, we hear updates on Vu’s brother’s wedding ceremonies 2 and 3-how many times can one couple say ‘I do’?

Nov 21, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Cindy Jacisin (PCA Executive Vice President) as they pick their favorite Porsches at the unStock event in Los Angeles. They also discuss what went on behind the scenes of unStock, the latest Porsche news and Cindy tells us her favorite memories while volunteering to be Exec. Vice President.

Nov 14, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another lively discussion about Porsches. This time we give the lowdown on all the Porsches we saw during the three days at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas. They also discuss the new products and what the climate was like compared to last year. Damon updates us on new videos that are out, and the gang go over some of the comments on the Panamera One-Mile Review. You’ll also get updates on the latest Porsche news to include the new off-road 911, Boxster EV, as well as Vu’s travel adventures in order to make it to a vows renewal.

Nov 7, 2022

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for another episode where they discuss the season ending Mike and Mels car show, Damon’s last autocross as well as behind the scenes filming One Mile Reviews of an R Gruppe 911R and a modified 2022 Panamera GTS. The guys cover the latest Porsche news as well as upcoming PCA events. For those with new drivers in the household, Vu gives tips on what to do if your teen is involved in an accident and how to rent a car for those under 21 years of age.

Oct 31, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they talk about their weekend spent doing some Porsche stuff and some non Porsche activities. Jim Hemig, PCA’s Marketing Director, joins in later in the show to give his latest F1 Porsche predictions. Plus Porsche news and the latest on PCA videos. Happy Halloween!

Oct 24, 2022

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what they saw at the annual PCA Boardwalk Reunion in Ocean City, New Jersey. Damon tells us how he finished the autocross season. They also discuss the latest Porsche news and updates on the upcoming unStock and LA Auto Show Member Preview. It’s a full and busy episode. Don’t miss it.

Oct 17, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Ilko Nechev who is Porsche Panorama’s Advertising Director. Vu and Manny give an update on their recent site visit to Laguna Seca with Porsche. Damon tells us how many quarts of brake fluid he needed to use to get all the bubbles out. Ilko describes his Luft 8 experience in Los Angeles. Plus, there’s Porsche news, updates on unStock, LA Auto Show Member Preview and Tech Tactics West.

Oct 10, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for a seventy-five minute chat about the recent Audrain Motor Week and what PCA did there. Plus, tells us what else he did and saw while in Germany to visit our Porsche friends. There’s a lively discussion about proper foot wear when on camera, Porsche news and what’s up and coming with PCA videos and Panorama magazine.

Oct 3, 2022

On this special episode, we have guest Paul Gregor who is the Project Manager Global Community Management for Porsche AG in North America, Europe, Russia, China, Middle East and Africa. Vu and Paul call in from the Porsche factory to update listeners on what’s new with Porsche Clubs and plans for the future as well as what they’ve done while in Germany. Along with Manny and Damon, they discuss Rennsport updates from last week, what fun stuff they did with their Porsches and the latest Porsche news. This episode illustrates the strong relationship between Porsche AG and the Porsche Club of America. Don’t miss it.

Sep 26, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss Rennsport Reunion 7 updates, driving a 911 SC Weissach Edition Safari with a 3.6-liter 996 flat six, as well as behind the scenes of the Tech Tactics Live episode about the Classic Club Coupe. Also, we share stories about the PCA National Office field trip to the Summit Point Club race as well as what we did over the weekend. If you would like to see photos and videos of what we’re discussing, be sure to watch the podcast on the Porsche Club of America YouTube channel.

Sep 19, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another episode where they discuss the PCA Open House and which cars were their favorites. The gang discusses whether or not they would buy the new Porsche tent and then review Porsche sales since 1986 and which Porsche saved the company. If you’ve left a review or a comment on YouTube, we probably gave you a shout out.

Sep 12, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Jim for a behind the scenes look at how SportsCar Together Fest went and what was it like meeting Jeff Gordon. Jim briefs us on the withdrawal of Porsche from its F1 ambitions and how close is Porsche to releasing its IPO. It’s another jam packed episode of Porsche goodness.

Sep 5, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for Episode 26 where they discuss the state of the Porsche market after evaluating the auctions in Monterey. We discuss the results of the Porsches that Rob told us to watch as well as what Monterey’s auction results tell us about the future of Porsche collector car values. We’ll also talk about what we did last week, videos we filmed, videos we released and upcoming PCA events. As always, a jam packed episode for all Porschephiles.

Aug 29, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon on this extended cut of the Porsche Club Insider Podcast. We cover all we did from Tuesday through Sunday. From the Classic Motorsports Magazine Monterey Kick Off to the inaugural Laguna Seca Hillclimb. In between there was a lot of stories, people we met, things we learned and cars we drove. Plus, the usual update on Porsche news, upcoming PCA National events and recent videos we released. Listen to it in one sitting or break it up into parts. Either way, you will enjoy this episode.

Aug 22, 2022

Join Vu and Manny with special guest Melanie Williams (PCA Events Manager) as they discuss the upcoming GT3 vs GT3 Touring PCA video, announcement of this year’s UnStock event location, Vu’s car class for new drivers, the latest Porsche news, and much more.

Aug 15, 2022

In studio we have Vu, Manny and Rob who review which interesting Porsches are going to be auctioned off at Monterey. They also discuss what they’ll be doing in Monterey to include Werks Reunion, Laguna Seca, various auctions, the Porsche Zentrum and much more. The latest Porsche news is also reviewed as well as upcoming events and current PCA videos.

Aug 8, 2022

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome guest Robin Wilkes from Pirelli. We discuss F1, tire availability as well as what we’ve done the past week with our Porsches. Hear things that we didn’t discuss on Tech Tactics Live. We also review interesting Porsche related news.

Aug 1, 2022

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss a variety of topics on this show. We recently had a 2022 Cayenne Turbo GT for a few days and the trio talk about their first impressions. We get updates on SportsCar Together Day, unStock as well as a sneak peak into the next raffle car. Listen for behind the scenes stories on our recent videos as well as the latest Porsche news.

Jul 25, 2022

Join the Vu, Manny, and Damon with special guest Jim Hemig for another fun episode of Porsche Club Insider. This week the crew discusses the Porsche email warning owners not to remove their wings off their cars. Jim Hemig explains what the upcoming Porsche IPO is about and whether you too want to be an owner of the Porsche AG. PCA has released a lot of videos in the past month and the crew discusses some behind the scenes about them. All this plus Porsche news. Intro by Tessa Hall / EditMyAudio.com

Jul 18, 2022

On this episode, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob discuss the last four days of the Porsche Parade. How the Parade of Porsches went, behind the scenes in setting up the 70 Years of Porsche Clubs photo using Porsche cars in a parking lot, and what was covered at Tech Tactics. Hear about the Vu vs Damon autocross battle. They also discuss Damon’s trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Vu’s adventures at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb. Plus the latest Porsche news to include the new 963 Le Mans Prototype.

Jul 4, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they welcome Bob Miller to the podcast studio. Bob is a long time PCA member who got started in PCA Club Racing and eventually made it to professional racing. Hear his tales of having Derek Bell as a teammate, advice on collecting Porsches and how he managed to start his own shop. We’ll also hear from Rob Sass who got to drive a 73 911 Carrera RS Touring and Lightweight as well as a 964 RS. Vu brings us up to date on some interesting Porsche news items. This episode is chock full of great stories and observations. Don’t miss it.

Jun 21, 2022

A must listen for any Porsche fan! Vu, Manny, Rob and Damon report from the first three days of the 2022 Porsche Parade in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. They discuss the cars Porsche brought to debut and show off as well as crowd favorites at the concours. You get a behind the scenes report from Concours prep, what we learned from our friends at Porsche AG who were at Parade and what videos we filmed while we were there.

Jun 6, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another hour of Porsche talk and camaraderie. They discuss the latest Porsche news, what may appear at the Porsche Parade as a surprise from Porsche, One Mile Reviews, Hoonipigasus, GT3 RS spied, and upcoming events and Rennsport Reunion.

May 23, 2022

On this episode we have Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA Marketing Director, Jim Hemig, in the studio. Rob calls in from his corner of the world. Vu tells us how he learned to love F1 during the Miami GP and how he almost beat Max and Checo in karting. Jim explains the differences with the LMdH and LM Hypercar when it comes to Porsche racing at Le Mans in 2023. We also talk about the Treffen at Broadmoor, how much Rob cursed during the replacement of his 996 water pump and what new videos we released. Join us for an hour of camaraderie, laughing and your dose of Porsche talk.

May 9, 2022

This episode has the whole crew in the studio. Join Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon as they discuss the latest Porsche news. This include F1 rumors (now confirmed), where they think Rennsport Reunion VII will be held, SportsCar Together Fest happening this year, and updates on Damon and his Cayman.

Apr 25, 2022

PCA Porsche Parade Chair Ron Gordon joins us on the podcast to discuss what members can expect at this year's Porsche Parade. We also go over what you can and cannot do if you are not registered. We have the normal Porsche news updates as well as Rob updates us on driving a base Taycan and Damon tells us about his Cayman. Lots of 'insider' info on this episode to include more on the surprise from Porsche at Parade this year.

Apr 11, 2022

On this episode of Porsche Club Insider Podcast, the crew is catching up on Porsche news, things they’ve done to their Porsches, as well as updates on upcoming events and videos. Rob tells us about his "new to him" 1999 996. The crew debate whether or not they would pay for the Weissach Package on the GT4 RS if they won the PCA raffle car. Damon tells us what he found when he removed the IMS seal on his Cayman. Manny and Vu update everyone on their trip to the Parade site in a less-than-spectacular rental car.

Mar 28, 2022

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they host a very special guest, straight from Germany, Uwe Makrutzki (Head of Porsche Classic Factory Restoration), who fills in the blanks about how the Classic Club Coupe was built. You'll hear about the 996 they secretly took from the Porsche Museum, to use as a test mule while building the CCC. In addition, Uwe will detail why certain modifications were done and how much time and energy went into building a one of one special wishes Porsche.

Mar 8, 2022

On Episode 10, we have Porsche collector and PCA National Policy Committee Chair Bob Gutjahr on to discuss how he maintains his collection. We call him Zoltar because he’s had particular luck with picking cars that weren’t very popular at the time but are now classics. We cover the latest Porsche news, what’s upcoming in Porsche Panorama, and which PCA videos we will soon see on YouTube.

Feb 16, 2022

Special Guest (Nathan Merz of the PCA Tech Committee-Valuations and owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars) Episode 10 is chock full of Porsche information. Listen to the regular group of Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob along with special guest, Nathan Merz (PCA Tech Committee) of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars as the gang discusses the last laps of the 24 Hours of Daytona, spy shots of the new 911 Sport Classic, as well as some stories about the original 997 Sport Classic. Damon tells us about the GT1 prototype rendering that PCA had commissioned, which leads to the age old question: “How much horsepower is enough?” They also chat about which Porsche model really saved Porsche, what the latest Tech Tactics Live was about, as well as updates from Damon and Rob on Panorama and PCA videos. Nathan gives us a sneak peek on the state of the Porsche market after his trip to Scottsdale and what he plans to talk about on the February 23rd episode of Tech Tactics Live. Lots of Porsche talk between friends, all packed in just one hour.

Feb 7, 2022

Episode 8 of Porsche Club Insider features the regular crew of Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as well as special guest John D’Angelo, who heads the Special Interest Registries for PCA as well as being one of three members of the Nominating Committee. The gang discusses what makes someone sell a project car at a loss after spending considerable money on it; whether the "safari" 911 (or potentially 911 "Dakar," we've since learned) that is coming out will have any connection to the automaker's Paris-Dakar history; and the new electric turbocharger that Porsche patented. John D’Angelo tells us about his time with PCA as a volunteer, how he decided to use Cole Scrogham and Madison Automotive Apprentices to restore Kermit (a Conda Green 993 Cabriolet), and what it was like doing European Delivery with his 991 Club Coupe, one of Porsche's best-kept secrets. Damon gives us updates on the videos he’s shooting and editing and Rob makes us all jealous with the news that he will drive the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.

Jan 24, 2022

Episode 7 is chock full of variety of Porsche topics. Diane Sullenberger, President of the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America, joins Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon for an hour of Porsche talk. They discuss the latest auctions that include the Carrera GT and Bad Boys 911 Turbo as well as the latest Tech Tactics Live where Vu upset some satellite radio subscribers. In addition, the news of Porsche building engines for Singer makes the gang wonder how it will affect air cooled Porsche owners. We talk with Diane about how she got into Porsches, what made her volunteer to be President and how does a marriage survive when both people want to do track events. Damon gives us updates on upcoming videos and Rob tells us about what to expect with coming issues of Panorama.

Jan 4, 2022

The crew discusses a variety of topics during their last podcast of 2021. First up, who is using winter tires and why they’re good to have if you live in a cold climate. They also review driving impressions of an $80K racing sim with full motion. In Porsche news, thoughts are shared on the recent factory-released photos of the upcoming LMDh car as well as the announcement of Porsche Pop Up Stores. Damon gives us sneak peeks into soon to be released PCA video and Rob shares what to expect in future Panoramas. You get to hear Vu and Manny talk about what went behind the scenes during a recent Tech Tactics Live. The gang finishes with Porsche related new year’s resolutions.

Dec 21, 2021

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon along with Ethan the greyhound are in the studio for Episode 5. They discuss Manny’s recent press trip to drive the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, where he manages to get two flat tires on two different Taycans. Damon tells us about upcoming PCA videos. Rob gives us on track driving impressions of an 1989 930 Cabriolet; 1994 911 Carrera 4 widebody; and a 996 GT2. Vu leads the discussion on the 996 being the featured car at the 2022 Werks Reunion Amelia Island event. Rob tells us about the latest Porsche Panorama issue that features all stories, photos and editorial by women.

Dec 16, 2021

Vu, Manny and Rob talk about their recent California trip where they got to hang out with the Good Vibes Breakfast Club and attend the PECLA’s 5th Anniversary event. You get to hear behind the scenes stories about the first ever ünStock event at Gunther Werks as well as the LA Auto Show Members Breakfast. The gang discusses the new GT4RS and GT4RS Club Sport. Rob leads the discussion on the recent PCA article about Porsches that should be $100K but are not there yet.

Dec 9, 2021

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon discuss their Mart Fresh picks and an upcoming Mart project. They also discuss the new PCA video featuring Boxster designer Grant Larson as well as the recent episode of Tech Tactics Live on the 2021 Porsche values. Vu updates us on the latest raffle and discusses what a winner can expect. Damon gives us an update on how he’s preparing his Cayman for the 2022 autocross and DE season.

Dec 9, 2021

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon discuss what Porsche-related stuff they’ve done recently. This includes Boardwalk Reunion, Audrain Concours, Porsche Press Trip for the Boxster 25th Anniversary and the recent PCA Treffen at The American Club in Wisconsin. They also discuss the latest DIY issue of Panorama. Damon updates us on the modifications done to his Cayman as well as filming a video with Nathan Merz on how to inspect your Porsche before taking it on a road trip.

Dec 9, 2021

Vu, Manny, Rob and Damon welcome Gregory Brown to discuss the all-Porsche-bike trip. A group of questionably conditioned Porsche Club of America members riding only Porsche bikes tackle 360 miles of trail from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA. Damon gives us an update on his 987.1 Cayman. Manny and Vu question Rob about his recent purchase of a TVR.