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From Sarasota Beetles to Master VW Tech | Car Culture, Community & Doing It Right Joe Kent Ep48

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe Person sits down with Joe Kent—a lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast whose journey runs deep through Sarasota’s VW scene, dealership bays, and decades of hands-on car culture. Joe Kent shares how his passion began with a 1970 Beetle inspired by Herbie the Love Bug, growing up immersed in hot rods, art, music, and late-night garage sessions with friends. What started as a hobby quickly became a calling, leading him from backyard builds in Florida to becoming a Volkswagen Master Technician in the Pacific Northwest. This conversation weaves through: The tight-knit VW community of the 80s and 90s and how it shaped generations Building both air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagens—from GTIs to Eurovans Life inside Volkswagen dealership training and what it really takes to master the craft Why doing the job right matters more than doing it fast Raising the next generation of enthusiasts, including building his son’s first classic car The evolution of VW culture, parts quality, and the future of air-cooled cars Joe also talks about returning to Florida, the realities of today’s housing market, car life in different regions, and why Tampa Bay continues to pull enthusiasts back home. This episode is about more than cars—it’s about community, craftsmanship, and the stories that stay with you long after the engines cool. 🎙️ Listen now and experience the DubLife—where Volkswagens, people, and passion intersect. Shout Out to Paul Cave and the team at Volkmania Magazine Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations

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Shawn Stapp 34 Years of VWs, Generosity & Keeping the Community Alive Ep82

What happens when a lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast believes the cars are great, but the people behind them are what truly matter?In Episode 82 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Shawn Stapp, a Volks...

19 Syys 1h 40min

Eliot Vancil | Rare Volkswagens, Historic Cars & the Stories Behind the Collection Ep81

On Episode 81 of the DubLife Diaries Podcast, we sit down with Volkswagen collector, entrepreneur, and lifelong VW enthusiast Eliot Vancil.Eliot has spent years building an incredible collection of ra...

12 Syys 2h 7min

Uno Mas, Family Legacy & the Cars That Find Us - Spud Hughes Ep80

In Episode 80 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Spud Hughes for a deeply personal conversation about Volkswagens, family, loss, rebuilding, and the lifelong memories that make these cars so much mo...

5 Syys 1h 36min

From Skate Parks to Dubsplash: Mark Laue’s Journey Through VW Culture Ep79

In this episode 79 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Mark Laue, one of the founders of Dubsplash, to talk about Volkswagens, skateboarding, business, community, and what it really takes to build a ...

29 Elo 1h 25min

The Beetle, the Song & the Journey Aiden Fleischman Ep78

What happens when a song about a Volkswagen Beetle wins an international songwriting competition—and eventually leads you to the exact car you wrote about?In Episode 78 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down...

22 Elo 1h 27min

Living the VW Life on the Road in a 1962 Panel Bus Vanessa Cassada Ep77

What happens when you trade the 9-to-5 grind for life on the road in a 1962 Volkswagen panel bus?In Episode 77 of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Vanessa Cassada, a longtime Volkswagen enthusiast, p...

15 Elo 1h 39min

JBug-Jason Wharton-200+ Volkswagens, Art & a Lifetime in VW Culture Ep76

What happens when a $300 Volkswagen Beetle at 18 years old turns into a lifelong obsession?Meet Jason Wharton — better known as JBug — a Volkswagen enthusiast, collector, artist, BMX racer, land surve...

8 Elo 1h 6min

The Glacier Blue Beetle That Refused to Die | Tony Hall's Incredible VW Restoration Story Ep75

Some classic Volkswagens have history. Others have legends.In Episode 75 of Dub Life Diaries, Joe Person sits down with Tony Hall to tell the unbelievable story of his 1958 Glacier Blue Volkswagen Bee...

1 Elo 1h 19min