In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS
Looking for a peak behind the curtain at the Audrain? Join some of Audrain’s younger team members In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In this series, Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS), discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Audrain and all things auto! As a trio of young car enthusiasts, ABS give audiences an inside point of view of the car community.
Episodes
50 episodes
What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:07:04
The Youngest Hot Rod Historian
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 ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:12:01
The Best Concours Yet?
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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55:09
Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Victoria Bruno Podcasts at Jay Leno's Garage
Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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58:52
We Fixed the New Ferrari.
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:23:35
Matt Farah Drives the Speed Limit — Horseless Carriages, Hybrids, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
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 B...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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58:03
From Building Roads to Driving on Them: A Chat with Good Friend Louis Barone
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:14:27
Euro Plate Porsches Travel to America & Japan Invades: Two Podcasts for the Price of One!
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 Por...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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45:28
Nothing But The P-Word! Meet THE Porsche Carrera GT Specialist @repasimotorwerks
The Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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51:59
Meet Mr. Motorcars: Purveyor of Rare Porsches — Ryan Friedman
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:10:51
Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal Makes a Podcast Pitstop!
Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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39:48
The Ultimate 4 Car Garage, Everywhere We'll Be in 2024, & Ruf Automobile
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:02:40
Real Driving, Real Life, Hot Rods & Hot Vloggers with Tedward | @TedwardDrives
It's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:11:39
Captain Crankshaft Talks Turbos, Trends, and His Safari 911!
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:08:16
If You Love Classic Cars — Donald Osborne & ABS Discuss the Man Behind the Bow Tie
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:05:12
What It Takes to Run a Concours d'Elegance
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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50:44
Nicole Johnson: Queen of Offroad, Monster Jam Pro, Thrill Seeker, & Lover of Unique Autos
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:02:09
QUICK UPDATE! The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is in Full Swing!
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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25:42
Rebuilding a Wrecked 911 GT3, Leasing vs. Buying, BMWs, and Trending on TikTok with @alecsgarage
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:03:10
Car Spotting in Pebble Beach, Patek Philippe, Porsche, and Pagani's Ugly Steering Wheels
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 Sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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51:30
F1 Stars Take On The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sam Gets a Škoda
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 wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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34:12
David Swift — Jay Leno's Left-Hand and Producer Extraordinaire
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, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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56:40
Ruffian Cars — Chris Ashton's Journey from Video Games to Custom Car Builder
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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49:20