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This Podcast is about cars, and more specifically about Volkswagen and Audi cars. Come take a listen.

Ryan Beilman


    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 151 EPISODES

    5 from 46 ratings Listeners of The People's Car that love the show mention: guys, work, fun, great, listening.


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    The People's Car podcast is a unique and refreshing show that caters to hardcore VW/Audi enthusiasts. As someone who isn't typically a podcast person, I found myself drawn to this conversation-style podcast that replicates the type of discussions I would have with my fellow car-loving friends. In a time when I haven't been able to attend many gatherings or shows, this podcast fills the void and provides an enjoyable experience.

    One of the best aspects of The People's Car podcast is its ability to capture the essence of genuine conversations among friends. The hosts create a relaxed and casual atmosphere that feels authentic and unscripted. This allows listeners to feel like they are part of the discussion, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, episodes featuring guests, such as the one with the host's wife, bring an added layer of personal connection and depth to the show.

    However, it is important to note that this podcast may not be for everyone. While it appeals to hardcore VW/Audi fans, those who are not familiar with or interested in these car brands may find it difficult to connect with the content. Furthermore, some listeners may prefer a more structured format or in-depth analysis of specific topics related to cars. It would be beneficial if the show could incorporate a wider range of automotive topics or expand its listener base by catering to other car enthusiasts as well.

    In conclusion, The People's Car podcast stands out for its ability to recreate conversations that resonate with die-hard VW/Audi lovers. It offers a much-needed sense of community and brings people together through shared interests in cars. While there are areas for improvement in terms of diversifying content and appealing to a broader audience, the podcast overall delivers an enjoyable listening experience worth exploring for any car enthusiast seeking an engaging conversation-style show.



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    Latest episodes from The People's Car

    149. Helen GA w/ @callahan_inc, @lovinanddubbin, @kevin_brennan_jr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 69:04


    This ended up being the only podcast we could capture this past weekend in Helen for AVF. So go check it out!

    148. Topics, Trips, and Trucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 80:24


    We talk about Helen, new (to us) cars, and answer questions.

    147. Danny's trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 98:22


    Danny is back from Ireland, we are gearing up for warmer weather, and new cars!

    146. Jason Whipple (@altermannclub)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 81:15


    We got a chance to talk to Jason about growing up wrenching on mk2's, to his time building Rotiform, to his current venture with AlterMann and more. Come check it!

    145. Winter, Whining, and Wagons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 79:44


    We are stuck right in the middle of some winter blues, so come join us bitch about it all!

    144. @castesystemsperformance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 130:06


    In this episode we sat down with James from Caste Systems Performance (CSP) to hear his story about how he got into VWs and his path to racing and shop ownership. Check it!

    143. @Errols_autowerks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 95:16


    In this episode we talked to Errol Tucker  from Erolls Autowerks about some of the bits he has to share with our community and the growing inventory of parts he is offering. Check it!

    142. Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 106:36


    This episode is our annual Thankgiving special I suppose?

    141. Halloween Special with @John_vanek and @knitsandboos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 90:03


    This one is all over the place. Happy Halloween!

    140. Brush Bar, Boost Season, and Buzzes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 95:34


    In this episode we spout off about whatever came to mind. Go check it out.

    139. Jason Balaze (Liqui Moly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 55:19


    In this episode we sat down with Jason and talked about his early life in VW and how it progressed. We also talked about how his career took off and how he got involved with Liqui Moly. Check it out! 

    138. Roots Classic weekend w/Callahan_inc and mk1_kristi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 61:48


    In this episode we sit down with Kristi and Callahan. We hit many topics like his love for vw, aircooled, lowriders, and more. Checlk it!

    137. Roots talk w/ Volkscrack and Eurokraft. Also, Woofsburg w/ Jamie Oteri

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 86:13


    In this episode we sit down with Johnny and Matt and make sure we iron out some last details about Roots. We also talk to Jamie Oteri about his show, Woofsburg. And of course we answer some qustions. Check it!

    136. Dan Delic (@oettingerdan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 60:14


    We got to sit down with another great guy (Dan), and talk about some amazing cars of his as he recalls some great stories. Come join us!

    135. Esher (@mk1lap84)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 86:25


    We sat down with Esher and talked Mk1 Madness, Bike curriers, racing, past cars, and more... Check it!

    134. Answering Questions & (Roots live mishap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 36:10


    After relistening to our Roots 3 IG live from last night, I decided not to post it. Too many audio issues. If youd like to hear us chat a little about roots, please go visit our Roots Classic instagram page or, you can always check back in at rootsclassic.com. Thanks!

    133. Paul Barney (Euro Tripper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 64:22


    We sat down and talked to Paul about how well Helen turned out this year and what he though about the future of the show. Come listen!

    132. Fred (1320 Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 61:04


    Another episode down in Helen, GA at Alpine Volks Fair with Fred from 1320 Video. Check it!!

    131. Reload and Bastos311 in Helen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 60:25


    Just chilling at Alpine Volks Fair talkin shit! Come hang...

    130. Matt Murray (Irontrap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 99:59


    We got to hang at the Irontrap garage and chill with Matt. We walked down memory lane and talked early volkswagens of course. We also got into what Matt is up to now and the cars that make him tick. Join us!

    128. Things were better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 93:43


    Some rants about how things are going and seemingly, not for the better!

    127. Sal (S&P Automotive)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 114:52


    In this episode we talk to Sal from S&P about his love for VW's, his shop, and Grayson's Ladder. Check it out!

    126. New Builds, Blown Engines, and Daily's Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 86:55


    Touareg Motor down, Danny's new wagon, upcoming events and more...

    125. Greg aka SWOOPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 114:10


    In this episode we got to sit down with Greg (Swoops) and go over what makes him tick. He talks about his passion for building some amazing cars. We also talk quite a bit about the "brown car", which so many of us know and love. Check it out!!!((Please pardon the first couple minutes of audio with Swoops. Trust me it gets better!))

    124. Jamie and George (VWvortex)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 108:47


    In this episode we finally got to talk to Jamie Vondruska and George Achorn, founders of VWvortex.com. An amazing chance to hear some of the inner workings of the iconic site. Both Danny and I had a great time learning a bit more about the website that was so very important to us all. Please take a listen!!

    123. Fred (TECH-53 Inc.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 101:40


    In this episode we dive into Fred's company Tech-53 and his love for early Volkswagens, but more specifically, S1 Sciroccos! and much more...Check it!

    122. Christmas time is here with Garrett (@rabbitdroppings) and Olivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 106:11


    Garrett and his wife join us once again and talk about so many of his projects. Its also christmas time and Danny and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    121. PT.2 with Chad and Alec (PennDOT content)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 67:47


    Well, if you ever wanted to hear about PA snow plowing, this second half is for you!

    121. Seasons Change with @chadfrompa and @mk1alec PT.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 77:37


    Part one of a wintry mix of topics....

    120. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 70:44


    119. Rants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 92:33


    Some stuff that PISSES us off, some may piss you off as well.

    118. Billy Applegate (@this_scares_me) and JunkFood Meet update by Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 129:06


    Billy joins us to talk about his killer patina swallowtail, some of his previous life and cars and more. Plus we get an update from Becker about his show (Junk Food Meet) Check it!

    117. Beaters, New New's, and Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 77:08


    116. End of Season, Chili Eatin' , Leaf Peepin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 67:07


    Seasons are changing, show are coming to a close, we talk about all this and more so check it out!!

    115. Roots Classic TriCast (Reload, Revival, The Peoples Car)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 47:21


    We got a chance to sit down with members from 3 podcasts the night before Roots Classic at The Mudhen Brewing Co. in Wildwood NJ. The Revival Motoring podcast, Reload Podcast, and Us. We tried to get in what we could before a downpour and a couple cracks of lightening. Check it!!

    114. Sam Dobbins (@morethanmoreusa) (sdobbins_photo) at Roots Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 75:33


    Sam made it out to Roots Classic this year so we made sure we got to sit down and talk about all kinds of stuff...Photos, video, new ventures, and more. Check it!

    113. Pat aka @foldin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 58:02


    In this episode we sat down with Pat at VAG Fair and talked about his awesome supercharged vr6 mk3 and more... Check it!!

    112. Roots Classic Crew (most of us) @dubfreaks @eurokraft_ @John_vanek @mav90g60 @Ryan.beilman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 71:22


    The night before VAG Fair we all sat in a hotel lobby and recorded ourselves. Listen to what spewed out...

    111. Brad Beardow, aka (@RMLWHEELS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 100:51


    In this episode we get an update from Brad about his newest wheel line up, cool specs, and upcoming possibilities. Check it out!!!

    110. Chris Pslayer aka(@untilthelighttakesme) and Oven Fresh Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 110:13


    In this episode we talk our buddy Chris about all kinds of nonsense....Anything from sciroccos to powdercoating. Check it!

    109. Marcel Horn (HPA Motorsports) mk7.5 VR550T updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 72:43


    Marcel joins and updates us on their latest VR550T venture. Along with many other little gems that he drops in this episode, he touches on a very special 50 serialized mk7.5 R cars that will be powered by a new 2.5 vr6 TURBO!!! Check it out to learn more!!!!

    108. PT2. Lovinanddubbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 66:52


    This is part duece of our sit down with Mark. We talk Roots Classic, answer qustions and more...Listen UP!!!!

    108. Mark James (@lovinanddubbin) PT1...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 91:35


    In PART 1 of this episode we hang out with Mark at his shop and talk cool cars, rare parts, weird vw's and more... stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2!

    107. Mike Orem (@wagonistways) and more Roots talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 99:32


    We sit down and introduce Mike to everyone. Mike is an OG thats been in the game for quite a while. He is now a part of the Roots Classic crew. We talk about his infomous rabbit and more...

    106. R32's, Rashes, and Rounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 89:17


    We hit on a lot of random stuff in this one. Listen up!

    105. Kale (WestyWears)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 91:05


    In this episode we visit our buddy Kale at his compound and check out his awesome collection. We talk about how Kale got into vw's and we talk WESTYWEARS!!

    104. Mike Ngo (Eurowise Performance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 69:45


    In this episode we sit down with Mike from Eurowise and talk about where this all started, his passion for Volkswagen and where his business is headed.

    103. Black Magic Metalworks and Danny the deer slayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 83:58


    We talk to Tony from Black Magic Metalworks about Danny's new build. And of course, we had to touch on Danny destroying yet another poor innocent deer with his b5.5. Unbelievable...

    102. No more VR, The Buzz, and Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 72:57


    Just here talkin about Dannys trip, Id Buzz, VW directory and more...

    101. Reflections of Roots, Name Changes, and 87k

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 126:38


    We sat down with John of #Volkscrack and talked about what made our weekend at Roots Classic so special and how excited we are for this years Roots Classic 2!!!!

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