In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS

Looking for a peak behind the curtain at the Audrain? Join some of Audrain’s younger team members In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In this series, Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS), discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Audrain and all things auto! As a trio of young car enthusiasts, ABS give audiences an inside point of view of the car community.

We're Going to Leno's Garage, & The Isle of Man TT

The boys talk Bugattis, brainrot, and business trips to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

08-04
55:03

Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's

The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.

03-19
51:16

Ferrari Pulse Check: Lewis Hamilton, the F80, and the Costco Guys

Antonio, Ben, and Sean catch up on what has been going on at the Audrain, give their opinions on the new Ferrari, and discuss the busy year ahead.

01-22
56:45

What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In

Antonio, Ben, and Sean are joined by Nic Waller, the new President of Audrain. Nic shares his experiences in the automotive world and weighs in on the Jaguar rebrand.

12-16
01:07:04

The Youngest Hot Rod Historian

Brian Lenox is a member of Ty-Rods, the oldest continuously active hot rod club in the east. He serves as the club’s historian and is an expert in New England hot rod history. Along with his father, Brian has been tracking down and acquiring cars that have a significant historical value to New England’s past — their mission being to save and preserve them for generations to come. Brian also writes for multiple automotive publications and resides in central Massachusetts.

11-14
01:12:01

The Best Concours Yet?

Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about what they've been up to in the past month as well as prepare for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.

10-10
55:09

Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Victoria Bruno Podcasts at Jay Leno's Garage

Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!

09-04
58:52

We Fixed the New Ferrari.

Ben might have a broken rib, the new Ferrari is ugly (don't worry, we fixed it), Tesla still has a ton of issues, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie is even more magnificent in person. It's a wild card episode with a lot of goodies. Enjoy!

05-24
01:23:35

Matt Farah Drives the Speed Limit — Horseless Carriages, Hybrids, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

A departure from the typical Smoking Tire drive, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman slow things down... to about 30 mph. A couple weeks ago they joined us in Newport for Audrain's 3rd Annual Veteran Car Tour, and their second attempt at making it to Bristol and back — this time in a 1902 Yale. Did they make it or did they have to push? Will they be joining us again or have they had enough of 100-year-old automobiles?

05-10
58:03

From Building Roads to Driving on Them: A Chat with Good Friend Louis Barone

ABS welcomes Louie Barone, a long-time friend of the museum, for a chat about bridges, when things go wrong in the museum, and some differing opinions on the P-word.

04-05
01:14:27

Euro Plate Porsches Travel to America & Japan Invades: Two Podcasts for the Price of One!

For the first time in a month, the ABS boys are finally together in one room, catching up on all that's happened at the Audrain over the winter. Also, we have a bonus interview from a German couple on a long US road trip in two very special Porsches.

03-26
45:28

Nothing But The P-Word! Meet THE Porsche Carrera GT Specialist @repasimotorwerks

The Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.

02-27
51:59

Meet Mr. Motorcars: Purveyor of Rare Porsches — Ryan Friedman

The ABS boys pack up their gear and head to Long Island to meet the team at Ryan Friedman Motorcars. If you're a fan of Porsche, Ferrari, or even Mercedes and you have an Instagram account, you've probably seen one of the stunning examples they have had up for sale. Join ABS as they learn what goes into acquiring these rare birds, pairing them up with the right buyer, and taking risks in the name of listening to your car enthusiast heart.

02-06
01:10:51

Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal Makes a Podcast Pitstop!

Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.

01-19
39:48

The Ultimate 4 Car Garage, Everywhere We'll Be in 2024, & Ruf Automobile

The boys spill the beans about their plans for 2024 and all of the events Audrain will be attending, answer some viewer questions, and choose their ultimate 4-car garage.

01-05
01:02:40

Real Driving, Real Life, Hot Rods & Hot Vloggers with Tedward | @TedwardDrives

It's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.

12-19
01:11:39

Captain Crankshaft Talks Turbos, Trends, and His Safari 911!

Two local guys with an international following, Jackson and Will from Captain Crankshaft join us for this week's podcast! Check out their channel to see the hard work they put into their cars and the fun they have in the process!

12-01
01:08:16

If You Love Classic Cars — Donald Osborne & ABS Discuss the Man Behind the Bow Tie

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for. We finally sit down with Donald Osborne, automotive enthusiast and valuation expert, guest star ot Jay Leno’s Garage, and host of the Audrain Museum Network! Join ABS and get to know the man behind the bowtie!

11-08
01:05:12

What It Takes to Run a Concours d'Elegance

Take a glimpse of what it's like to organize a week's worth of world-class automobile events. While they're goofballs on camera, Antonio, Ben, and Sean are integral to the success of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motorweek.

10-25
50:44

Nicole Johnson: Queen of Offroad, Monster Jam Pro, Thrill Seeker, & Lover of Unique Autos

The coolest person we know? Nicole Johnson of @NicoleJohnsonsDetour stops by to see what the Audrain Newport Concours is all about and share some amazing stories of her time as an offroad racer, Monster Jam driver, and host of a ridiculously cool, automotive YouTube series!

10-11
01:02:09

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