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If you want to hear about Porsche and only Porsche topics, then Porsche Club Insider is the podcast for you. Accurate information and thoughtful opinions are what you’ll find in this premier, Porsche only podcast. Join us for a 60 minute conversation of Porsche news, inside information on both Porsche and the Porsche Club as well as funny stories that only those who have been behind the scenes can tell you. Your Porsche Club Insider crew features Porsche Club of America National Office staff: Vu Nguyen, Executive Director for the past 17 years; Rob Sass, Editor in Chief of Porsche Panorama Magazine; Damon Lowney, Digital Media Coordinator who brings us weekly top notch Porsche related videos and Manny Alban, Technical Director and Past National President.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the original insiders, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they record their 100th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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