Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

Author: Bill Tsagrinos Language: English Episodes: 50
Bill Tsagrinos hosts Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast, a deep and personal dive into the world of vintage Volkswagens that feels more like a conversation in a well-stocked garage than a formal history lesson. This podcast is built on a genuine commitment to the hobby's rich past, focusing not just on the iconic vehicles themselves but on the passionate individuals and innovators who shaped the culture around them. Each episode uncovers stories from the early days of the aftermarket, tracing how a simple car evolved into a global phenomenon of customization and community. You'll hear firsthand accounts from the pioneers-the builders, designers, and small business owners-whose creativity and mechanical ingenuity defined entire eras of VW modification and restoration. It’s a blend of casual storytelling and detailed historical insight, perfect for anyone who appreciates how human passion drives automotive legacy. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration that connects the dots between yesterday's garage tinkerers and today's thriving classic VW scene, making this podcast an essential listen for both seasoned enthusiasts and those just discovering the depth of the air-cooled world.
Episodes
Ep 373 EFI for the Stock guy Danny Foerster with Foerster Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:57
Danny Foerster has spent years working in the automotive industry, specializing in fuel injection, tuning, and programming. As an air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiast, he saw the need for an EFI system that was reliable, eas…
Ep 372 Luft Ziegen Interviews Danny A & William Noguera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:25
Back in June at the Luft Zeigen show I had an opportunity to sit down with Danny a a.k.a. Danny Alvarez one of the old-school lettering guys that let a lot of cars back in the 80s cars like red alert, bad temper, bad tem…
Ep 371 One Crazy Weekend 2026 UPDATE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:21
On this weeks episode I discussed where we're at with the car show. We stopped selling spaces cause we wanna make sure everybody's got plenty of room if you're planning on coming and you don't have a room still come to t…
Ep 370 Barts parts David Harner Bakersfield [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:45
This week we put one more piece together with the bakersfield crew V-Dubs LTD. October 1987 was the month the "Chamange Notch" graced the cover of VW Trends Magazine. It was a really cool notchback sitting on some cookie…
Ep 369 Wide Eye Baja Kit with Burly Burlile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:48
First came the "Bug Eye" Baja kit, pioneered by Miller-Havens and helping launch a whole new look for off-road Volkswagens. But the evolution of the Baja Bug was just getting started. After finding success with the Sandw…
Ep 368 Air Cooling Engines with Jake Raby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35:00
Air-cooling a Volkswagen engine has always been as much science as it is art. For decades, enthusiasts have debated which fan shroud cools the best, what compression ratio is ideal, which cylinder heads run the coolest,…
Ep 366 Danny Allen Dubs by Dan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:58
From the day he was brought home from the hospital in his father's split-window Beetle, it seemed Danny Allan was destined for a life surrounded by Volkswagens. As they say, he was born with the "VW Bug." For decades, Da…
Ep 365 Eurotrip 2025 Hessich & EBI in 2 weeks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:54
On this episode, we discuss Bill's Euro-trip 2026. Starting in England, then onto Hessisch Oldendorf in Germany for HO26. Then numerous Shop tours throughout the week before European bug in. We discussed the day by the e…
Ep 364 Mark Prossser Auto Techniks The Baddest Bays in the UK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:48
For over 40 years, Mark Prosser has been proving that you don't have to build a split-window Bus to create something truly unforgettable. While most enthusiasts chase the iconic early buses, Mark has dedicated his career…