In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS

Jan 22 2025 51 ep. 49 mins 4

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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.

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

Jan 22 2025 56 mins

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.

What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In

Dec 16 2024 67 mins

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.

The Youngest Hot Rod Historian

Nov 14 2024 72 mins

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 preserve them for generations to c

The Best Concours Yet?

Oct 10 2024 55 mins

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.

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

Sep 04 2024 58 mins

Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!

We Fixed the New Ferrari.

May 24 2024 83 mins

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!

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

May 10 2024 58 mins

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 joining us again or have they had enou

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

Apr 05 2024 74 mins

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.

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

Mar 26 2024 45 mins

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.

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

Feb 27 2024 51 mins

The Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.