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100K YouTube Subscribers and PCA Visits SEMA Nov 18, 2024

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In this episode, we reminisce about the start of PCA's YouTube channel on February 15, 2010 and several of our earliest videos — because we reached and surpassed 100,000 subscribers! We thank you all for watching our videos and subscribing and ultimately reaching this milestone. Here's to 1,000,000! In other news, Vu went to SEMA and shares what he experienced — including Griot's Garage's tearable microfiber towels(!); Vu also has a show-and-tell of new parts for his 356; Damon is trying a different kind of gear oil in his Mazda; and much more!

Buying A 356 That Was Stored For 30 Years Nov 11, 2024

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In this episode we find out about the 1959 356 that Vu bought recently. We have Pete Tremper, the previous owner who stored the. sold the 356 and Bob Miller, owner of At Speed Motors, who awakened the car and prepared it for the debut. You’ll hear how it the original color was discovered as well as the secret behind the engine. If you wondered what’s it like to find a 356 in a barn, this is the episode for you.

The Man Who Named the RUF Yellowbird Nov 04, 2024

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In this episode we welcome Richard Baron, the Creative Director for Porsche Panorama magazine. Panorama is PCA's monthly printed magazine and Richard is the primary reason why it’s such a visually stunning publication. Richard also was the Head of Design for Road and Track for many years as well as being responsible for the design of many famous automotive books. He regales us with stories from the past, including how the RUF CTR was given the name "Yellowbird." We also cover the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and PCA videos.

Everything You Want To Know About The Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta Oct 28, 2024

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This episode we have Sam Alexander, Sales and Special Events Manager at the PEC ATL (Porsche HQ), on to tell us all about what goes on inside the same building that Marvel’s Avengers once called their HQ. Sam has been around since the beginning of the center and has seen it grow through the years. You’ll find out how you can visit Porsche’s United States headquarters, what visitors can do, the different tracks and driving experiences as well as the cool restaurant and café. If you’ve ever wanted to spend a day there, this is the episode for you.

Confessions of a Porsche Dealer Technician Oct 21, 2024

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This week Peter Smith, a factory trained Goldmeister technician and long time PCA member, tells us stories from his forty plus years in the automotive repair industry. He has worked on every Porsche model and doesn’t hold back. This is a true insider episode.

Ayesha Coker - Marketing Porsches in North America | Episode 136 Oct 14, 2024

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This episode we welcome Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America. A dynamic skillset and an engaging personality help her oversee Porsche’s experiential brand marketing, motorsports in North America, as well as the partnership with the Porsche Club of America. It’s a fascinating look into how Porsche views its customers and attracts new fans to the brand.

Chuck Goldsborough - The Journey From Pro Racer to Porsche Shop Owner Oct 07, 2024

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Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough. Chuck has a thousand stories and is in stories to tell us about how he started in professional racing and then moved onto buying a well known Porsche repair shop. Along the way, Chuck convinced Lexus to race their luxury cars and how he bought the trademarks to the IROC brand name. He also tells us what challenges independent Porsche repair shops face and which models he prefers not to work on. It’s a fun and interesting episode. Of course, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Updates – What Porsche Adventures Have We Been On? Sep 30, 2024

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Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they talk about the Porsche stuff they’ve been doing the past few weeks. From touring the new Porsche Classic building in Atlanta, to a 365 mile Porsche bike ride, to doing a last site visit before this year’s unStock event, you’ll hear about it on this episode. Plus, Damon tells us how he fared in his most recent autocross with the Cayman. We also talk about the ‘behind the scenes’ of recording the podcast with the CEO of Porsche Cars North America. There’s also updates on Porsche news PCA videos and upcoming events.

Porsche Cars North America President & CEO Timo Resch | Episode 133 Sep 23, 2024

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Timo Resch took the helm at Porsche Cars North America in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s largest market. He sits down with the Insider crew for an hour to discuss challenges he’s experienced in the first year, transition to electrification of certain models, current Porsche sales and the Porsche he dreams about. He tells us what the Porsche Club of America means to the brand and how he balances family life with the demanding schedule of a CEO. This episode give you a peek into the dynamic personality of the person in charge of our favorite marque.

High and Lows of Road Tripping a Porsche 911 Turbo Sep 16, 2024

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Have you ever wanted to do a cross country road trip in your Porsche? Cindy Choi did it and is joining Vu, Manny and Damon to tell us about her adventures as well as the lessons learned-sometimes the hard way.

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