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In this episode we have Porsche Parade Chair Jack Stephensen calling in to talk about the next step in Parade registration. Phase II Activities Registration opens April 15, and it's when you'll pick out and pay for the things you do throughout the week at Porsche Parade. This includes competitive events like concours d'elegance, TSD rallies, and autocross; driving tours; social events including dinners, banquets, privates tours; and so much more. You'll want to know which activities you and your group want to do before registration opens, particularly if the activities are limited by capacity. Tune in for a brief overview of all the things to do as well as Phase II registration tips.

We’re heading inside the showroom with Steve Postol, General Manager of Porsche Hunt Valley and a dedicated PCA supporter. Steve joins us in studio to tackle the big questions: Is the EV market shifting? Are those infamous waitlists finally shrinking? And what’s the real story behind the gasoline Macan’s future? We go behind the scenes to discuss the daily life of a GM, the high stakes of customer satisfaction, and the secrets of PTS allocations and CPO costs. Plus, Steve breaks down the mysterious "Porsche Customer Excitement Score" in this must-watch, candid discussion.

In this episode, we review the highlights of the 2026 Amelia Island car week. We take an in-depth look at the featured Porsches from the 10th Annual Werks Reunion and the featured Porsches at The Amelia and Cars and Caffeine. We also analyze the market-shifting results from the major auction houses, including Gooding Christie’s and Broad Arrow.

Have you ever heard about the Porsche Only Swap Meet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania? The Central Pennsylvania Region has been hosting this swap meet for 49 years. On this episode we have Steve Baun, the Swap Meet chairman, joining us on the podcast. We hear about how the swap meet got started, grew, and then faced challenges when the internet became popular. Steve tells us how the Swap Meet is improving by offering more for attendees to do and watch. We also talk about the recent Tech Tactics East event including the harrowing ride home through a blizzard.

We recorded this episode at the Porsche Training Facility in Easton, PA with Nathan Merz. Like the title of this episode, Nathan had plenty to talk about and we gave him the platform. From his latest Porsche purchase to the 928 he’s bringing to Werks and Treffen and Parade. He reminisces about the trip he took in a 996 Turbo in the middle of winter to Canada as well as the barn find 911 Targa he found. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hang with Nathan talking Porsche, this is the episode for you. Be sure to check out the sponsor of this podcast, Pirelli Tire

On this episode we welcome PCA member Michael Myers, who not only purchased his first Porsche but decided to do European Delivery. If you’re not aware, you can pick up your Porsche at the factory in Germany and tour Europe. Michael shares his experience from the initial attempt to purchase a 911 to picking it up in Germany to touring Europe and then shipping it to the US. If you’ve wondered what this bucket-list experience is like, this is the episode for you. Be sure to check out the sponsor of this podcast, Pirelli Tire: https://www.pirelli.com/

On this episode, we have the PCA High Performance Drivers Education Chair, Mia Walsh, in studio. Mia has driven a wide variety of tracks around the US and Canada which is just what we need for today’s podcast: Our favorite tracks. We discuss our favorite tracks that we’ve driven as well as those tracks that are on our ‘drive someday’ list. In between, we chat about our favorite turns, tracks that are great to spectate and which ones aren’t as well as how you can get your Porsche on the track with the Porsche Club of America.

Linda Harouna, Service Manager for Porsche Silver Spring, joins us in studio to answer as many questions as she can. We find out how she became the Service Manager at a busy Porsche dealership, what a day in the life of a service manager looks like, and what are her toughest challenges. Ever wondered about "goodwill" repairs or Service Advisors getting paid commissions for additional work? The differences between ICE and EV servicing? We ask all those questions and more.

On this episode, we discuss how Werks Reunion came to become such an important event on the Porsche calendar. We go back to our roots in Monterey and how we transitioned from Legends of the Aurobahn to one of our own. Plus, we discuss what makes Werks events special and what first timers should remember to do.

On this episode, we pick several Porsches that recently sold at the Mecum Kissimmee auctions. Mecum had a 74% sell through rate that saw a record breaking $441 million in total sales. There was everything from a $9,900 968 to a $6 million 918 Spyder. We debate whether these Porsches were a good purchase or not based on their sell price, features, and mileage. The 2026 auction season has started and this year will be interesting for the Porsche market. Listen and tell us if you agree with our thoughts.

On this episode we look back at the top 15 videos that PCA produced in 2025. You’ll hear behind the scenes stories for each video as well as insight into how we decided on the topic. We even chat about how the channel first started back in 2010 and how it has evolved since then. If you’ve ever watched any of our videos, you’re sure to find this episode interesting. It’s filled with the typical humor and insider information.

Jack Stephensen, PCA Porsche Parade Chair and Melanie Williams, PCA Events Manager, join us in studio on this episode. We find out the skinny on this year’s Parade in Lake Placid, New York. From how to register, reserving a hotel room nearby, and which events are must dos. If you’re thinking of coming to Parade this year or are just curious as to what Parade is about, this is the episode to listen to.

On this episode, we have Bob Miller from At Speed Motors back on the show. The topic is New Year’s Resolutions with a Porsche twist. We talk about our own personal Porsche resolutions as well as go over a list of ten that you can do yourself. It’s always a fun time when Bob’s on the show and this episode is no exception. From Vu’s tool time to hearing how Bob found out that a 914-6 has an oil tank, you’re bound to laugh out loud.

On this episode, we mark out 200th episode with two long-time listeners, Richard Bauer and Paul Gentile. We revisit how we got into Porsches and PCA as well as what Porsches we drive. Each of us picked our favorite episodes and discuss why. You’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories, too. It’s a fun episode that’s more like a typical conversation at a cars and coffee.

Join us for Episode 199 where we welcome Mike Maurer who sold new Porsches for over 30 years. We are chatting about Porsche’s past entry level cars. How they came to be, did Porsche enthusiasts accept them, what did the media think and how are they regarded now. It’s an informative episode that will have you thinking back to a car or two you may have owned.