In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Barbie Cecil — aka Volkswagen Barbie — shares her journey from childhood slug-bug memories to building a garage full of customized Volkswagens. She talks about acquiring and restoring Phoebe, Farrah, Fiona, and a kit-built beast named Felix, the challenges of mechanical work and body restoration, and how the VW community shaped her outlook.

Barbie also discusses road trips, club shows, practical upgrades, and offers encouragement for others to learn hands-on skills while embracing the welcoming VW culture.

Sponsors and Shout Outs :

• VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.

• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs.

• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.

🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Brad Long of Long Restoration joins DubLife Diaries to share his journey from late nights in the garage with his dad and son to building award-winning vintage Volkswagens.

Discover how backyard restorations grew into a family-run shop that wins Best in Show at Bug Jam back to back, graces magazine covers, and keeps the VW community alive with passion and craftsmanship.

Sponsors and Shout Outs :

• VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.

• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs.

• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.

🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

In this episode we meet Annie Van Orman, a filmmaker-turned-mechanic who restored a 1969 Beetle named Helen Wheels entirely by hand while documenting every step. We cover her creative roots, Star Wars prop work, and how her media skills shaped the way she shares car builds.

Annie discusses the challenges of restoration, the support of the VW community, and her hopes to inspire more people—especially women—to pick up tools and start their own projects.

Sponsors and Shout Outs :

• VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.

• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs.

• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.

🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Self-taught craftsman Jason Davis shares his journey from junkyard school to running Davis Customs, specializing in rust repair and body restoration for classic Volkswagens and Porsches.

This episode covers his hands-on techniques, memorable builds like the double-cab walkthrough bus and a rare Datsun 510 from Japan, the VW community spirit, and his advice for the next generation of builders.

Sponsors and Shout Outs :

• VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.

• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs.

• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.

🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Eric Arnold Photography, owner of a legendary 1977 Westfalia and editor of Vintage Voice, joins DubLife Diaries to share stories from decades in the VW scene. A professional VW photographer with over 300 published features and 75 covers, Eric discusses buses, shows, road trips, award-winning restorations, and the tight-knit community that defines Volkswagen culture.

He also explains his photo process, offers advice for aspiring photographers, and reflects on how VW life shaped him—emphasizing community, neutrality, and passion for the cars and people that keep the culture alive.

Sponsors and Shout Outs :

• VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off.

• Chris White & Riverbank Customs → Watch their builds on YouTube: Riverbank Customs.

• Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off.

• Vintage Voice Magazine — A publication of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America → www.vvca.com • Become a Pro Member.

🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling.

Join host Joe Person and guest Liam Sianko-Gundlach of Klunk Garage as they explore the creators journey from a Toyota upbringing to becoming a leading voice in Volkswagen storytelling. Learn how Liam builds mini-documentaries, the origins of iconic VW models, and what keeps the VW community thriving across generations.

They discuss standout projects (a Golf, Cabriolet, Beetle, and Fox), platform strategy for TikTok/YouTube/Instagram, surprising VW history facts, and the challenges of sourcing parts for classic builds. Tune in for tips on starting VW content, dream builds, and whats next for Klunk Garage.

TikTok - klunkgarage

Instagram - klunkgarage

Liam email - liam.sianko@gmail.com

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Volksmania Magazine - www.volksmania.com use dublife10 at checkout

This episode is proudly sponsored by Chris White and Riverbank Customs. Check them out on YouTube- www.youtube.com/@riverbankcustoms1127

Guinevere Freccia of Freccia Brothers Garage opens up about her family’s 103-year Volkswagen legacy—from the early Greenwich dealerships to restoring Beetles, buses, and squarebacks while fostering a tight-knit VW community that feels more like family than customers.

This episode dives into the shop’s current eviction fight, the nonprofit and community efforts underway to save the original location, and how the VW world can come together to help keep this historic garage alive. Now more than ever, the VW family is needed to protect a piece of our shared heritage.

💛 To support the Freccia family’s legacy, you can contribute here: GoFundMe link 📧 To connect with Guinevere directly: www.volksmania.com and use code dublife10 for 10% off.

Special thanks to Chris White and the team at Riverbank Customs for supporting this episode. Check out their builds and stories on YouTube, socials, and at www.riverbankcustoms.com.

On this episode of DubLife Diaries, Gary Miller the VW Jawbreaker on YouTube, shares how a childhood memory of sandrail ignited his love for Volkswagens, how he started filming with his son's encouragement, and how he builds unique, perfectly imperfect projects while fostering community.

Gary discusses his DIY approach, event favorites like No-Dough Weekend, balancing family and content, and giving back—donating YouTube and merch proceeds to his local Humane Society. What a cool guy right ? He also offers advice for newcomers: plug into clubs, learn from others, and drive your VW.

This podcast is sponsored by Volksmania Magazine. USA- Subscribers can use DubLife10 at checkout for 10& off your first issue. www.VolksMania.com

This episode is sponsored by Salty Dub. From the beach to the bay Salty Dub is all things VW events and swag. Check them out at www.saltydub.com

Find Gary Miller below:

www.VwJawbreaker.com

Email at: 73jawbreaker@gmail.com

Youtube: @VWJawbreaker