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Two Volkswagen enthusiasts from the Midwest.  Prescott Phillips is the author of VW Air-cooled Engine: How to Rebuild, long time drag racer with Underdog racing, and performance engines and transmission builder.  Sean Smith is a long time mechanic and rescuer of all things rusty. Together the two discuss the culture and history surrounding Volkswagen. They will have weekly guest come on the show to share their stories about racing, driving, and rebuilding Volkswagens throughout the years.  

Sean Smith and Prescott Phillips

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    Volkswagen VW Beetle Case Inspection **Audio from YouTube Video**

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 35:55


    Send us a text**This is the Audio from the Video on YouTube**With swap meet season starting soon, we walk you through the process of checking that old VW case you might find to make sure it is good to use in a future build. Link to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkLink to Prescott's Book:https://www.cartechbooks.com/products/how-to-rebuild-vw-air-cooled-engines-1961-2003?fbclid=IwY2xjawJjSrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjqe0UaUOxYEm1tQ_YicW8BJQ3jKo5l4lrG15RvniHlJkylYtM-LMKeUqhzs_aem_c2TPdhkebXrJa2EcpwDKogSupport the showFollow us on Facebook for some exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645 Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalk Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.com Link to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here: buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    VW Collective President Mark Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 61:47


    Send us a textCar Show season is almost here in the Mid-West, so we sit down with the VW Collective of Milwaukee car club's President Mark Cox. He breaks down what is new with the club and what is all happening this season. Pretty much we yell at him for an hour, it's a great time!!Support the showFollow us on Facebook for some exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645 Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalk Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.com Link to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here: buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Michigan Buggy Builders Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 36:51


    Send us a textOn this Episode we talk with Mike Carey.Mike is the man behind the best VW Swap Meet in the Midwest, The Michigan Buggy Builders Show. We get the history behind the show, from when it first started, we talk about what to expect when you go to the show, and what is new for this years Buggy Builders Show. Link to Michigan Buggy Builders:https://www.buggybuilders.com/Support the showFollow us on Facebook for some exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645 Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalk Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.com Link to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here: buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Texas vs The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 53:55


    Send us a textOn this episode we talk with Clint Cox and Jason Poynter, these two are the masterminds behind what has become one of the Biggest Volkswagen Events in the US called Texas vs The World. We talk all about how the event came into existence and what is to come this year. Link to Texas vs The World Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/994173581659757Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.comFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645 Link to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here: buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohlSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Week 2025 Day One Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 19:37


    Send us a textSick Week 2025 Day One Recap with Sean and Prescott. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook for some exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645Link to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here: buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohlSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Week 2025 Day Zero Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 9:45


    Send us a textOn this episode we sit down with Prescott and Chuck Fryer to get a quick day zero recap. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook for some exclusive content:https://www.facebook.com/people/Brew-City-Bug-Talk/61554312976645/ Chuck Fryers Air Fryer Racing: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550013849445 Link to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkLink to Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show: https:/www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here:buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalk Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl #drivenracingoil #vwtrendsmagazineSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Volkswagen Beetle Transmission 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 36:50


    Send us a textThis is the audio from our video we made for our Youtube channel, in this episode we go over the VW Beetle manual transmissions throughout the years. How to identify what version of transmission you have, Swing Axle or IRS, what is the best way to identify what gears you may have in your transmission and we touch a little bit on what to steps to take when making a performance transmission.  Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comCheck out the Video for this show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554312976645 Follow us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/bcbugtalkIf you would like to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Or support us here:buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl  Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Let's Talk VW Powered Airplanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 59:09


    Send us a textHappy New Year, We are back for our second year!!On this episode we talk Shawn Wiedenhoeft, who is a retired Marine Corps pilot that builds experimental aircraft powered by VW engine. We get hear about all his ups and downs with his home built planes. Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments: BCBugTalk@gmail.com www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk If you would like to support the show, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohlSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Year in Review!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 54:29


    Send us a textSean and Prescott sit down and reminisce over the last year. We take a look at our first year doing the podcast and we talk about what's next in 2025 for Brew City Bug Talk. Check out the Video for this show on YouTube  at www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.com www.instagram.com/bcbugtalk www.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/support Intro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohlBackground Music:  u_ew2iqff1co from PixabaySupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    The Long Lost Episode Featuring Pat Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 55:41


    Send us a textToday we talk with Mr. Pat Downs, this man is a living legend in the VW world. He worked at CB Performance helping to develop some of the coolest and most innovative products on the market, he holds the world record for the fastest quarter mile in a Pro Stock VW, and he now has has his own company where he continues to develop and innovate VW air-cooled parts.  Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    VW Party Time with Dan Leadbetter VW Trends and Adam & Tanner Seward Speed Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 65:46


    Send us a textParty Time!!Dan Leadbetter from VW Trends Magazine made the trip up to see Adam & Tanner from Seward Speed Shop, so naturally we made the trip down, it was awesome!! Great time recapping all the cool things happening with these guy!!https://vwtrendsmagazine.comhttps://sewardspeedshop.comSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    81 Years Old, VW Racer, Still Racing to this Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 58:23


    Send us a textWe talk with Vic Frazzell, our oldest guest to date. He has been involved with Volkswagens since 1965 and still actively road races his own 1968 Beetle race car. He takes on his wild adventures throughout the years, come hear his story. Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    CornPanzer Time!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 55:59


    Send us a textWe talk with one of the original founding members of the Corn Panzers VW Group Mr. David Conklin. He has been building and racing VW's for year, we talk about his time with the web site Cal-Look.com and everything Volkswagen.Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    From Cali to Wisconsin, Corn Panzer Racer, Engine Builder, Mr. David Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 69:55


    Send us a Text Message.On todays episode we are talking with another long time VW enthusiast David Ward. He grew up and lived in Anaheim California eventually moved to the mid-west and now calls home near the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. He has been building, racing, and enjoying Volkswagens for over 40 years. Come with us and enjoy his story.Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    EMPI Engine Builder World Champs Part #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 97:32


    Send us a Text Message.The second part of this two part series with Seward Speed Shop. We get into the competition, The EMPi Engine Battle!! We talk about how everything went from the time they left Rockford to the moment they were crowned World Champs.https://www.facebook.com/p/Seward-Speed-Shop-100063578169100/Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    World Champions Engine Builders!!! Empi Engine Battle Champs Seward Speed Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 47:26


    Send us a Text Message.In this episode we travel to Rockford IL to meet with the guys from Seward Speed Shop, Adam and Tanner are the winners of the Empi Engine Battle. In the first episode of this two part series, we meet the guys and find out all about the concept and process of the engine they built. Next episode we get their perspective of the competition and how it went.https://www.facebook.com/p/Seward-Speed-Shop-100063578169100/Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    VW Collective of Milwaukee Car Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 39:32


    Today we are on location at the first annual VW Collective of Milwaukee car clubs' Picnic/Car Show. We sat down with the President of the club Mark C and the Social Media/Marketing director Mindy B. to get the history and future plans for the best VW Club in Milwaukee. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Old Volks Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 48:07


    This week we talk to  owner and operator of Old Volks Home Wes Pichler, a long time running and popular Volkswagen shop in the Milwaukee area. Wes has been working on and building Volkswagens for year, come join us as he shares some great stories. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    VW Drag Night & Germanaire Drag Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 36:48


    All the way from South Carolina, long time Volkswagen enthusiast, racer, and organizer of some of the coolest Volkswagen racing events in South Carolina, Mr. Scott Sain. Every year he puts on two great events VW Drag Night and Germanaire Drag Day. Lots of fast Volkswagen's, big cash payouts, and awesome raffle cars.  Come join us as we talk about it all. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Weekend In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 20:08


    On this episode we take a few minutes and talk about some of the Volkswagen related events that happened in the Mid-West over the weekend. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day #5 The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 25:32


    Sick Summer Day #5 Recap.Today was the last day of our adventure, We got the band back together!We were back at Byron Race track to close out the Sick Summer Drag Week.Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day#4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 35:17


    Sick Summer Day#4 Recap The End is Near!! We are in Wisconsin our Home track Great Lakes Dragaway for day 4 of racing. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 21:13


    Sick Summer Day #3 Recap. Roughest day of week so far.. Two down one left standingSupport the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 35:14


    Sick Summer Day #2 recap. Wild day on and off the track.Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 20:50


    Sick Summer Drag a Drive Event Day #1 Recap. Come join us as we butcher Clint's last name again....Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Sick Summer Day #0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 10:45


    Day #0 of Sick the Mag's  Sick Summer Drag and Drive Event. This is tech day or check in day for the week long racing event, we will be giving short daily updates from the event, So back and enjoy the ride. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Mofoco, Bugfest, Great Lakes Dragaway... The Common Denominator is?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 46:49


    On today's episode we talk with Randy Henning founder of Mofoco, creator of Bugfest, and current owner of the longest running drag strip in the US, Great Lakes Dragaway.Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Driven Air-Cooled

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 47:09


    Today we are talking with Bill Alexander he is  the general manager of Driven Racing Oil, a long time Volkswagen owner, and an enthusiast.  Without getting too nerdy we talk about modern oils and how Driven racing oil might be the best oil for your everyday Volkswagen. Support the Show.Follow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Bringing VW's into the 21st Century, 4 Injectors at a Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 35:19


    This weeks episode will feature the owner and operator of The Dub Shop, Mario Velotta Jr. He specializes in Fuel Injection Kits for Classic VW's, Crank Triggers for Distributorless engines, and all things electrical.Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    So, You Write for a Magazine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 70:18


    Today we have Dave Zemla in the studio, he is a writer for VW Trends Magazine and a fine connoisseur of things Volkswagen. He's been writing the article "Garage Built"  for VW Trends Magazine for a couple of years, and building badass Volkswagens since he was a teenager living in SoCal.  Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Air Fryer Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 57:07


    We have Chuck Fryer from Air Fryer Racing in the studio today. He is part of the CornPanzers club, a long time drag racer, and the only I know that guy I know who has finished the quarter mile spinning like a top. We get into all that excitement and more as we talk about the his fun history with Volkswagens. Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free email us with all your questions or comments:BCBugTalk@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/bcbugtalkwww.youtube.com/@BrewCityBugTalkIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Going Old School Kool...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 52:21


    Today we are talking with old school VW'er Peter K.  He has been doing the Volkswagen thing for ages and he's done just about everything you can to these Vehicles. We talk about his days off road racing all the way to his days chopping up Sean's dream car,  like I said this guy has done it all.  Enjoy!Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Should I call you Mr.BusCo, Mr.BlazeCut, or Mr.Josh Andersen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 57:15


    On the show today we talk with Josh Andersen about  how he turn it his passion for Volkswagens into a successful business call MrBusCo. We also discuss how he found an awesome fire suppression system called  Blaze Cut.  He was so impressed by how well it worked on his Volkswagens that he created  Blaze Cut USA and become the North American distributor. www.blazecutusa.comSupport the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    VW Trends Magazine... The Man, The Myth, The Editor-in-Chief..?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 78:41


     Editor-in-Chief of VW Trends Magazine Mr. DG Leadbetter will join us to tell the awesome story of how he brought this cool magazine back to life. We also discuss his early life and how he got into writing for  VW Trends Magazine, some of the ups and downs throughout the years that made him who is he is. Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/bcbugtalkIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    So...You Wrote A Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 34:05


    On this episode we talk to Co-host/author Prescott Phillips about his awardless but awesome book, VW Air-cooled Engine: How to Rebuild. We do a deep dive into how this opportunity came to him and what the process was that he took to write this cool book. Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalkhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supportIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    Growing Up Volkswagen in the Milwaukee Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 41:54


    On this episode we are talking with guest Mike Karlman, about what it was like to grow up in Milwaukee during the highlight of the Volkswagen era. We discuss some of the biggest events during the 90s' and how you had fun with your Volkswagen during the winter months.  Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalkhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supportIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

    This is how it all begins...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 42:07


    On this episode we talk about everything Volkswagen, who we are, and all the cool things we have done that have brought us to this point. Support the showFollow us at Brew City Bug Talk on Facebook for some exclusive content. Feel free to reach out to us with all your questions or comments BCbugtalk@gmail.comIf you would like to support the show,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BCBugTalkhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2290266/supportIntro Music: Stomping Rock (Four Shots) AlexGrohl

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