Best Rod Chester Podcasts (2025)

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Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Ferrari Pulse Check: Lewis Hamilton, the F80, and the Costco Guys 56:45

4M ago56:45

56:45

Antonio, Ben, and Sean catch up on what has been going on at the Audrain, give their opinions on the new Ferrari, and discuss the busy year ahead.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In 1:07:04

5M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Antonio, Ben, and Sean are joined by Nic Waller, the new President of Audrain. Nic shares his experiences in the automotive world and weighs in on the Jaguar rebrand.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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The Youngest Hot Rod Historian 1:12:01

6M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Brian Lenox is a member of Ty-Rods, the oldest continuously active hot rod club in the east. He serves as the club’s historian and is an expert in New England hot rod history. Along with his father, Brian has been tracking down and acquiring cars that have a significant historical value to New England’s past — their mission being to save and preser…

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The Best Concours Yet? 55:09

7M ago55:09

55:09

Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about what they've been up to in the past month as well as prepare for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Victoria Bruno Podcasts at Jay Leno's Garage 58:52

8M ago58:52

58:52

Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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We Fixed the New Ferrari. 1:23:35

12M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Ben might have a broken rib, the new Ferrari is ugly (don't worry, we fixed it), Tesla still has a ton of issues, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie is even more magnificent in person. It's a wild card episode with a lot of goodies. Enjoy!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Matt Farah Drives the Speed Limit — Horseless Carriages, Hybrids, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 58:03

12M ago58:03

58:03

A departure from the typical Smoking Tire drive, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman slow things down... to about 30 mph. A couple weeks ago they joined us in Newport for Audrain's 3rd Annual Veteran Car Tour, and their second attempt at making it to Bristol and back — this time in a 1902 Yale. Did they make it or did they have to push? Will they be joinin…

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From Building Roads to Driving on Them: A Chat with Good Friend Louis Barone 1:14:27

1y ago1:14:27

1:14:27

ABS welcomes Louie Barone, a long-time friend of the museum, for a chat about bridges, when things go wrong in the museum, and some differing opinions on the P-word.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Euro Plate Porsches Travel to America & Japan Invades: Two Podcasts for the Price of One! 45:28

1y ago45:28

45:28

For the first time in a month, the ABS boys are finally together in one room, catching up on all that's happened at the Audrain over the winter. Also, we have a bonus interview from a German couple on a long US road trip in two very special Porsches.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Nothing But The P-Word! Meet THE Porsche Carrera GT Specialist @repasimotorwerks 51:59

1y ago51:59

51:59

The Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Meet Mr. Motorcars: Purveyor of Rare Porsches — Ryan Friedman 1:10:51

1+ y ago1:10:51

1:10:51

The ABS boys pack up their gear and head to Long Island to meet the team at Ryan Friedman Motorcars. If you're a fan of Porsche, Ferrari, or even Mercedes and you have an Instagram account, you've probably seen one of the stunning examples they have had up for sale. Join ABS as they learn what goes into acquiring these rare birds, pairing them up w…

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Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal Makes a Podcast Pitstop! 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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The Ultimate 4 Car Garage, Everywhere We'll Be in 2024, & Ruf Automobile 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

The boys spill the beans about their plans for 2024 and all of the events Audrain will be attending, answer some viewer questions, and choose their ultimate 4-car garage.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Real Driving, Real Life, Hot Rods & Hot Vloggers with Tedward | @TedwardDrives 1:11:39

1+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

It's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Captain Crankshaft Talks Turbos, Trends, and His Safari 911! 1:08:16

1+ y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Two local guys with an international following, Jackson and Will from Captain Crankshaft join us for this week's podcast! Check out their channel to see the hard work they put into their cars and the fun they have in the process!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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If You Love Classic Cars — Donald Osborne & ABS Discuss the Man Behind the Bow Tie 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for. We finally sit down with Donald Osborne, automotive enthusiast and valuation expert, guest star ot Jay Leno’s Garage, and host of the Audrain Museum Network! Join ABS and get to know the man behind the bowtie!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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What It Takes to Run a Concours d'Elegance 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

50:44

Take a glimpse of what it's like to organize a week's worth of world-class automobile events. While they're goofballs on camera, Antonio, Ben, and Sean are integral to the success of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motorweek.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Nicole Johnson: Queen of Offroad, Monster Jam Pro, Thrill Seeker, & Lover of Unique Autos 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

The coolest person we know? Nicole Johnson of @NicoleJohnsonsDetour stops by to see what the Audrain Newport Concours is all about and share some amazing stories of her time as an offroad racer, Monster Jam driver, and host of a ridiculously cool, automotive YouTube series!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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QUICK UPDATE! The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is in Full Swing! 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

25:42

Take a peek behind the scenes of our biggest event of the year, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. With over 40 free and ticketed events spread over five days, there's surely an event for you!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Rebuilding a Wrecked 911 GT3, Leasing vs. Buying, BMWs, and Trending on TikTok with @alecsgarage 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Alec's Garage stops by, Sean steps out to fly kites, Antonio has regrets about Bitcoin and Ethereum, and Ben reminisces his Basketball glory days.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Car Spotting in Pebble Beach, Patek Philippe, Porsche, and Pagani's Ugly Steering Wheels 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

51:30

Fresh from their trip to Pebble Beach, Antonio and Ben recap Car Week. Sean tells tales of the cars & coffee event that they missed. Steve and Antonio attempt to continue their debate about ugly steering wheels, but are derailed by Škoda Sam and Ben Taradash fawning over Citroëns.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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F1 Stars Take On The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sam Gets a Škoda 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

34:12

Sean tells tales of his adventures across the pond at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the Audrain Automobile Museum ran the legendary 1988 McLaren MP4/4 up the hill, Antonio poses hypothetical questions, and Sam shares his new purchase with the boys!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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David Swift — Jay Leno's Left-Hand and Producer Extraordinaire 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

The ABS boys stop into quite possibly the most famous garage in the world to visit our friend David Swift. He's the man behind the cam of Jay Leno's Garage, Co-Producer of Audrain Mansions & Motorcars, a new dad, a freshly-licensed pilot, and all-around great human being.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Ruffian Cars — Chris Ashton's Journey from Video Games to Custom Car Builder 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

The ABS boys look a little different.... Sean steps out so Steve can sit down with his idol, Chris Ashton — video game designer turned custom car builder.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Sitting Down with The Smoking Tire — Matt Farah 54:27

2y ago54:27

54:27

ABS visits The Smoking Tire, Matt Farah! He lends @TheSmokingTirePodcast studio to the boys, so they can talk first cars, dream cars, accidents, and algorithms.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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A Word with the Urban Outlaw — Magnus Walker 48:03

2y ago48:03

48:03

The ABS crew visits the garage of famed fashion designer, car collector, and Porsche customizer Magnus Walker. They chat about the automotive community, his outlaw lifestyle, and of course... the "P" word.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Veteran Car Tour Recap with Evan Ide 48:33

2y ago48:33

48:33

The ABS boys sit down with Bonhams Motoring Senior Specialist and owner of HVS Evan Ide where they talk about what makes veteran cars so special.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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ABS Reimagined by Singer 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

The ABS boys visit the Singer workshop in Los Angeles. After they pick their jaws up off the floor, they are joined by Singer Vehicle Design Interior Production Manager Tim Kortebein!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Goodwood, Hollywood, and the Season Ahead! 35:43

2y ago35:43

35:43

The boys reminisce about the past month at the Audrain. They have been around the world, from Hollywood to Goodwood!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Rod Emory: Creator of the Outlaw Porsche and Family Man 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

The boys stop by the shop of legendary custom Porsche 356 builder, Rod Emory. They discuss passion, craftsmanship, the devil in the details, being the first to rise, and the truth about working with family.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Bruce Meyer: Beverly Hills-Based Car Collector and Petersen Automotive Museum Chairman 49:28

2y ago49:28

49:28

In this special episode of In The Drivers' Seat With ABS the boys head to LA to speak with legendary car collector and Chairman of The Petersen Museum, Bruce Meyer.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Cannonball Record Holder Doug Tabbutt Joins the ABS Crew! 38:40

2y ago38:40

38:40

The fastest man from coast to coast shares stories about his travels, as well as a riveting tale about lobster rolls.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Chatting about Disney • Pixar's Cars with Jay Ward 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

The boys dive deep into the world of Cars with its creative director, Jay Ward!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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From Dakar to Nascar! 39:18

2y ago39:18

39:18

The boys talk current events in the car market, racing, and even planes?By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Building our Dream Cars — NO PORSCHES ALLOWED 47:30

2+ y ago47:30

47:30

The boys talk about current events in the car world and build their dream cars, and as an added challenge, the guys aren't allowed to mention Porsche.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Things to Come and Those to Honor 42:34

2+ y ago42:34

42:34

This season at the Audrain there's a lot of exciting things in store for YOU, and we can't wait! However, as we look forward to the new year, we remember those who will, sadly, not be joining us. Ken and Chris will be sorely missed, but we hope to honor them within our community through our various events. Our collective heart at Audrain goes out t…

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Jay Leno Visits! 46:03

2+ y ago46:03

46:03

The ABS boys welcome Jay Leno as they discuss getting people involved in the car community, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, and fun anecdotes!

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Out with the New, In with the Old! 1:00:20

2+ y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

2022 is packing up and moving out, and so are the “Youngtimers”! The boys jump in the driver’s seat of some of their favorites from the previous exhibition “Collecting Moving Forward” and prepare to usher in the new year with our latest showing “Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering”! Hear about some of their most memorable moments from the mus…

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The Only Safe Way to Put a Porsche 911 into the Wall 26:12

2+ y ago26:12

26:12

Antonio, Ben, and Sean try their hand at the racing simulators in the Audrain gallery. The ABS crew invites you to try to beat their times when you come visit the Audrain Automobile Museum, or sign up for an Audrain Motorsport track day for a taste of the real thing!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Vehicle Virgins Visits the ABS Crew! 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

36:57

Parker Nirenstein from Vehicle Virgins joins the boys in another episode of In the Drivers' Seat with ABS. Parker talks about his time here in Newport, RI driving various Porsches as well as attending the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Shmee150 Visits The ABS Guys! 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

Shmee tells the boys about his long, interesting, and successful career making YouTube videos about the world's greatest supercars, as well as some great stories about his many adventures!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Recap: ABS Podcast 41:35

2+ y ago41:35

41:35

Antonio, Ben, and Sean share their experiences during the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. It was a whirlwind of a week full of highs and lows, beautiful cars in a stunning setting. Hear the boys' behind-the-scenes stories about putting on a world-class event!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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The MIATA Is The BEST Car In Our Museum: S1 Ep 9 39:21

2+ y ago39:21

39:21

Many great things are happening in the world of Audrain! Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about the recent exhibition changeover, as well as the upcoming Audrain Youngtimers and the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week. The ABS gang try another round of guessing the car by the engine sound.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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ABS Goes to PEBBLE BEACH! 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

32:55

A and B head to Car Week 2022! Listen as the boys recount stories of the incredible cars, people and experiences they had in Monterrey. Along with helping the Audrain team represent three cars on the concours field, the boys headed over to Laguna Seca for some vintage racing and late night car spotting in Carmel!…

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The FUTURE of the Car Market! 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

The car market is filled with turbulent times — highs and lows. What's "in"? What's "out"? In this episode of 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS', the guys talk about where they think the future of the car market is headed. What modern cars are going to become collector cars down the road? How do the Audrain Collections keep moving forward in their col…

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In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 6: Youngtimers 39:39

2+ y ago39:39

39:39

We have a new 'S' in our midst! Steve fills in for Sean as they talk about Audrain Youngtimers. The conversation covers everything from Saabs to Silvias, Foxbodies to Ferraris. Who was the best-dressed? We hear rad stories from the judges of the event as well as a participant.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Season 1 Episode 5: Restomods and Alternative Fuels 33:22

3y ago33:22

33:22

In this episode, the boys talk restomods. Singer? Emory? ALTERNATIVE FUELS??? Jump 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS' and join us on this ride. Laughs and good times are guaranteed!By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E4: Track Talk with Pikes Peak Record Holder David Donohue 37:02

3y ago37:02

37:02

In this episode, championship race car driver David Donohue hops In The Drivers' Seat with ABS! David is an accomplished driver with wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Le Mans, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb! The ABS guys swap stories as they try to compare to David's established racing career. Jump in the passenger seat and join in!…

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In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 3: Our First Guest! 48:22

3y ago48:22

48:22

We've got a guest! In this episode, Audrain gets a glimpse into Hollywood and recall some of the most unique vehicles at Audrain Cars and Coffee. The boys also play a game. Who can guess that engine sound?By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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