The Avants Podcast
Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. The Avants Podcast is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! The Avants Podcast focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.
Episodes

Monday Sep 15, 2025
The Wrong Phone for the Job
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
The new iPhone 17 is here! New cameras, faster processor, and still terrible as a dashcam. We talk about why you probably don't want to use it as one, why action cameras don't work that well either, and more about choosing the right tool for the job. Speaking of tools.. Dan got more tools. We know, you're all shocked.
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
The BRaptor Off-Roadeo in Vegas
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Dan spent the weekend in Vegas to attend Ford's Bronco Raptor Assault, or BRaptor Off-Roadeo as it's nicknamed by many. Ford puts on one heck of an amazing experience for Raptor owners, but Vegas really failed to deliver. The experience was memorable to say the least, but it re-fueled the itch for another sports car in Dan's life. What do you think he should get next? Leave a comment and let us know!
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Rallies Are Hard
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Our friends Todd, Clarke, and Evan join us to recap their rally down to Monterey and all the fun stuff that comes with planning and running a rally. Rock chips, check engine lights, and unexpected cattle grates abound, but the adventure and comradery make it all worth it.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Donna Porada-Kitch Completes the ProFormance Circle
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
This week we welcome the 3rd member of the ProFormance ownership family, Donna Porada-Kitch! Donna PK was into cars long before her first track days and we get all the fun, and very sweet, stories of her life with Don and Siena. She tells us the story of how the school started, how her and Don met, and the future of ProFormance and WIMNA. Stories and episodes like Donna are why we started this podcast and we hope you enjoy it every bit as much as we enjoyed the interview.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Lemmings Don't Jump Off Cliffs
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Someone decided to take a Cybertruck on the Rubicon and it went as it expected. After multiple steering equipment failures the Cybertruck was recovered after 7 days on the trail, but should they have been there in the first place? Rivian has done it a few times now, but some vehicles just shouldn't be in certain places, like the Rubicon. Ford and Jeep are making some big moves, but not just in recalls this time. And in big news, DEF might finally be dead!
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
The Barron and the Outlaw
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Scott Barron joins the podcast this week to discuss his show stopping Outlaw Ferrari 308 build. Scott's the kind of car person most of us aspire to be; the kind that does what he wants with his builds because he wants to do it. After seeing his 308 build at Exotics we knew we had to have him on the show.
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
KTM is Saved!
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
In very good news, KTM has been saved! Indian powerhouse Bajaj has stepped up to save the company, but what does the future hold under their new ownership? Should they cut Husqvarna and Gas Gas? The X-Bow is unfortunately almost certainly dead, but we'll take some KTM over no KTM and that new 390 Adventure sure seems like a step in the right direction.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
1,800 Miles in 2 days is Too Far
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Dan drove 1,800 miles in just over 2 days and Nick is thankful he wasn't stuck in the car with him this time. We talk about the most recent road trip, overpriced Bugattis we can't afford, the sexy LC500, and Nick finally admits he doesn't like roundabouts.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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A Car Show About People
Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. RCS is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! RCS focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.








