The Avants Podcast

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

Meet Our Fourth Crew Member, Jared Eades!

Allow us to formally introduce our producer and #4 of the RCS Team, Jared Eades! Jared has been helping us for a long time now and does our website graphic updates and is working on a lot of upcoming video and a storefront for Rain City Supercars! Beyond that he’s a volunteer at Exotics@RTC and a big car guy with one of the more interesting classics on the road. We talk old cars, new cars, and touch on Corvettes, GTRs, and doing your own work on them. Tune in and get to know Jared!

A Gorilla Mad Podcast

On this episode we talk to Troy Dorn, owner of Gorilla Mad Wraps! Troy has earned his reputation as the best in the business and his work has been featured in Forza, various magazines, and in rallies all over the world. We go into how he got his start, what makes a good wrap, and what sets him apart from the other guys.
See more of Troy’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gorillamad/

Kerry Hopkins, The Inspiration You’ve Been Looking For

We didn’t really know Kerry before this episode. We knew who she was, we knew what she drove, we knew her friends, but we didn’t really know her. We didn’t know her story or how she got where she was. We didn’t know just how hard she worked to get where she is today. And we certainly didn’t know just how much fun she was going to be! She’s just another shining example of why we love doing this.
If you’re a woman and want to dip your toes into racing, check out Shift Up Now!

Turn 10 Big Boss - Alan Hartman

We (finally) had the opportunity to get to know Alan beyond his work at Turn 10 Studios and he did not disappoint! Alan has great stories and a real love for cars well beyond the digital kind. We played some Forza, talked about all the cars he has owned, his time at Dreamworks, and living life in the PNW. This special episode was extended a little longer for your entertainment!

Talking To The Only Valet We Trust, Chris Roberts From Salish Lodge and Spa

If you’ve been listening a long time, you’ll know we only actually recommend one single valet; Salish Lodge and Spa. Our guest Chris Roberts runs the show though and we brought him on to answer the questions on what sets them apart, what to do ahead of time to make sure the valet likes you, and what the proper tip is!
Be sure to follow Salish Lodge and Spa Valet on IG, and as a pro-tip, message them ahead of time and let them know you’re coming! Unlike other places, these guys can make your whole night and even offer concierge services for you! These guys really do raise the bar.
Check out the Drivers Date Night designed by Dan on DansDrives.com!

Dante Morelli Carries On A Legacy

On this episode we talk to Dante Morelli about how he came to form his
collection in honor of our past great friend, Bruce Leven. Dante and Bruce
have been friends, competitors, partners, and collectors for years; they
are staples of the PNW car community. When Bruce passed away, Dante and
many of other Bruce’s friends helped save Bruce’s vast car collection and
bought many of his vehicles. Dante joins us on episode 74 to share some his
favorite stories with the late, great Bruce Leven.

Wine and Folly With Madeline Puckette

Loving a good glass of wine and loving cars seems to go hand in hand for
most people. Not at the same time of course, but certainly in interests and
hobbies. On this episode we just happen to have the absolute queen of the
wine world, Madeline Puckette! After this longer episode, it’s so easy to
see how she’s gone so far and risen to the top of her field. Listen in and
find out why she was just awarded the International Wine and Spirit
Competition Communicator Of The Year award!