The Avants Podcast

Daniel Piker Reminds Us We Were Really Lazy At 21

What were you doing when you were 21? College? Parties on the weekend? Daniel Piker is a full time photographer, videographer, and rally co-driver. We were definitely not that cool. We still aren’t, but that’s OK. If you’ve heard some of our previous episodes you've probably heard us drop his name a lot and we’ve featured his photography before. Get to know Daniel and his work on this weeks episode!
Also, if you heard our tip today and are still confused about how about 99% of gasoline engines work, this video is Dan’s favorite for explaining it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7g3uIG6Zo

You Down With 3PP?

Are you down with 3PP? 3 Pedal Posse that is. Mauricio Bendana and Jim Krouskop join us to talk about 3PP - what is, why they started it, and how you can join! Join us for an episode of laughs and editing nightmares. Be sure to check out 3PP on Instagram and their website of course. Be sure to stop by Elsom Cellars in Sodo for some delicious wine and always great cars.

Roger Bong Encarnacion Beyond His RWB

We know a lot of people by there cars. Almost EVERYONE in the area knows Bong’s car - his red RWB Porsche 964. Unlike most people though, Bong’s car has track rash. It doesn’t have flawless perfect paint on it’s quarters and the R888s are properly heat cycled and scrubbed in. A Porsche enthusiast of all kinds, Bong talks growing up, cars, mods, and his love for track time. Get to know the guy you already know of in this episode and enjoy the beautiful photo gallery by Karl Noakes!

A Totally Rad Rain City Supercars Episode

Art Cervantes joins us to discuss all things Radwood! Radwood is coming to the PNW this year and being hosted at LeMay - Americas Car Museum in partnership with our sponsors Avants and Hagerty so you know it’s going to be good! Art shares with us his story, the history of Radwood, and his deep love for all cars 80s and 90s. Tune in for some serious nostalgia!
Get your tickets at Radwood.co and remember, Avants members get a discount! We’ll see you all there on July 20th!

Road Tripping All Summer Long

While Summer in the PNW is beautiful, it also means packed roads and construction. DansDrives.com does have some great short drives, this is the perfect time to go on a drive for a weekend or even a few weeks. We recap some of our favorite getaways in this episode and Dan has laid out the routes in detail below. We hope we inspire you to get away and enjoy the drive!
Whistler, BC
That crazy long gravel road that goes up past Harrison Lake that Dan was talking about
To Neah Bay (Cape Flattery) and back, the really fun way (this is a 2 day drive, trust me)
Lake Quinault Lodge + Moclips Highway + Seabrook, WA
A fun road close to Coeur d’Alene, ID
The Lolo Pass Blast
Boise to Bogus Basin
That route through Idaho that will blow your mind, bruise your kidneys, and may cause you to lose your muffler. Part 1 / Part 2. *Warning, this is HARD. Ask James.
Jasper and everywhere along the way. Stop at Mojo’s coffee in Bonners Ferry and try and win your new AR15 or quilt.
Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Craters of the Moon, McCall, Lewiston Hill Climb, Starbuck, and more!
Check out Roadtrippers.com (no affiliation or paid promotion)!
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ASHNAMI!

Have you ever been to Pebble Beach for car week? If not it should be on your bucket list. One of the reasons Pebble Beach is one of the “must do” car events in your lifetime is because of our guest on this episode, Anami Barnett with Hagerty Insurance. Anami is the one behind the many incredible events Hagerty puts on around North America that you REALLY need to do.

Danny Gherman from DG Vintage Coachworks

Danny Gherman of DG Vintage Coachworks talks with us about the difficulties of being a craftsman versus simply repairing cars and shares his passion for Porsche and BMW. The gallery for this episode is definitely a must see! Special shout out to Daniel Piker for some of the photos of the famous Martini Racing livery 964 created by DG and wrapped by our previous guest Gorilla Mad Wraps.
Follow Danny's work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dgvintagecoachworks/
Check out Daniel Piker Photography as well at: https://www.pikerphoto.com/

Jillian Titus; You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea

Ever judged a book by its cover? We all have a time or two, but here’s why you shouldn’t. From homeless to GTS and everywhere between, Jillian shares with us her personal story about growing up in trailer park, eventually being homeless and couch surfing to get through school, and to where she’s at now, which as you can imagine is a very different place.
More about Jillian’s adoption here: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-is-such-a-close-knit-company-its-employees-are-5809890