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Stuck on their native island due to unforeseen circumstances. Icelandic rock band The Vintage Caravan, normally touring the world, decide to explore new avenues in talking about anything from the stars in the sky to what they had for lunch that particular day. Stay tuned!
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Vettes of Atlanta Magazine covers America's Corvette lifestyle, with a focus on Atlanta's Corvette clubs and events. From C8.R racing to Vette owner stories to the National Corvette Restoration Society. We bring you the latest on America's sports car.
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Never has there been a better time to be a Star Wars fan, there's so much to talk about! Every week, Kenton & Dan dismiss rumours, discuss canon, and just plain diss Jar Jar.
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A community for ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Living in unique spaces, vans, cabins, narrowboats and more. We chat about all topics, from spaces, tips, to travel, sustainability, mental health and making your life fun and full of adventure. Whether you just love unique spaces, adventure. Your already on the road or amongst a build. Or you are nervous to start your project, this podcast will guide you and make you smile. Did you enjoy this epsiode ? Feel free to donate by buying ...
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The 1963 Grand Sport is the stuff of legend among the Corvette faithful. The year was 1962, and Corvette's Chief Engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, was tired of losing. Chevrolet had been getting its backside kicked by Carroll Shelby and his Ford Cobras on road courses. At this point, Zora had enough, so he began secretly developing a lightweight race ca…
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They say all roads lead to the National Corvette Museum. That's especially true this August 29th - 31st, 2024, during the 30th Anniversary Caravan to Bowling Green. Every five years, the fiberglass faithful trek to the Museum from the four corners of the country and beyond. Organizing a national caravan with thousands of cars takes an experienced l…
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Do you want to be a hero at your next Corvette meeting? How might you ask? Invariably, sometime during your next meeting, someone will ask, "Does anyone have any suggestions for a club activity?" Raise your hand and suggest catching a game at the nearby minor league baseball stadium. If you're in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field is t…
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It's hard to imagine someone in the automotive hobby not knowing of Sam Mahdavi and his popular Sam's Garage Show on MotorTrend TV. This master mechanic has shown hundreds of thousands of automotive enthusiasts how to diagnose and repair their vehicle problems over the years. Whether on his popular syndicated TV show or his years on the radio with …
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For decades, the yearly SuperVette Saturday event has been one of the largest All-Corvette gatherings in the Southeast. Thousands of devoted enthusiasts of America's Sports Car have attended this long-running event at Day's Chevrolet in Acworth. But how much do you honestly know about the event? We take you behind the scenes with a knowledgeable Cl…
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Everyone has heard of Buyavette. If you've ever searched for a pristine Corvette, you've probably ended up on their website. Buyavette has a well-deserved national reputation among Corvette aficionados. But if you're like us, we wanted to know more. We wanted to do a deep dive into what makes Buyavette unique. So we sat down with Greg Rush, the CEO…
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Sure, you've heard about the National Council of Corvette Clubs, but how much do you really know about the group? For instance, did you know this is an all-volunteer organization? Or that they are a non-profit formed in 1959 by a small group of Corvette enthusiasts? Today, the NCCC has 250 clubs divided into 16 regions covering the country. All tol…
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Does the name Greg Wyatt and Vintage Corvettes ring a bell? It definitely would if you've ever searched for a first or second-generation Corvette to add to your collection. For over 40 years, Greg Wyatt has meticulously restored and sold top-quality '50s and '60s era models of America's Sports Car. When we heard he opened a museum at 10601 Commerce…
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Some in professional racing circles will quietly tell you Lyn St. James had a career that cannot be replicated today. Granted, Lyn came to racing later in life, and yes, her background was in business, not auto sports. And further still, she was a woman in a racing era that saw scant few women break the glass ceiling to compete at the top levels. Y…
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The newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR's shining jewels. This prominent speedway has a rich history of giving fans thrilling door-to-door racing from the moment the first green flag dropped. But there's more to this Southern gem than just hosting NASCAR events. To understand what this world-class facility offers, we asked Br…
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Touring with the Thomas’ are a wonderful family who no matter what enjoy life. For them enjoying life is with their van. It gives them a sense of freedom and we discuss the feelings this gives you, including when your mental health makes an appearance and how a trip in the van can help this. The wondering that goes on when you reach a beautiful age…
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Adam and his Fiance Lauren are the wonderful duo who make up Adam Floating Home. I talk with Adam a calm and thoughtful guest whose aim is to inspire people through the art of conversation with his very own podcast floating home. We discuss the layout of the narrowboat that they live on, hitchhiking and times in India before and Adams new talent in…
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Jeffrey Hart, is a natural builder, podcaster and educator. This man is a wealth of knowledge and has lived in many forms of tiny house over the last 10 years. Luton vans, tent hammocks, domes, cabins and most recently in my 38ft narrow boat ‘Barefoot’ for 6 years. This year he decided he would like to live a land based life, so sold the boat and b…
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Isobel, Ben live just outside Melbourne Australia with their two children Lachlan and Everly. From conversations about Maisie their first caravan. We picked her up that afternoon and brought her home...five days later, Australia went into lockdown. These vans hold such history so with Bens handy skills they put their love of modern and vintage toge…
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Just by listening to this episode, you might save 100's of $$$ a year. Today our guest is Sam Milam from National Corvette Museum Insurance. Now wait, hear me out before you hit the "Stop" button. Seriously, my eyes glaze over and I get that look on my face like I'm a zombie from the "Walking Dead" every time someone mentions car insurance. So here…
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In today's podcast, we go deep into the "R8C" National Corvette Museum delivery option. Hundreds of enthusiasts take delivery of their new Corvette at the Museum every year. But what is the experience really like? How hard is it to set up? To answer those questions, we knew we needed to make the trek to the mecca for all things Corvette. Bowling Gr…
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In case you missed it, SVRA and Trans-Am racing has grown to become a nationwide race series, with network television exposure coming this year. We recently caught up with the always busy Tony Parella, the CEO of SVRA and owner of Trans-Am racing. He was putting the finishing touches on an ambitious nationwide 2022 race schedule. Hight on our list …
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Katy - I started working full-time in the care and support industry age 16, I’ve worked in A&E, in a mother and baby hostel, specialist schools and supported accommodation. I’ve been paying for various different types of rented accommodation since age 18. Tom - Tom left for a gap year at age 18 but the gap year turned into a life full of travel. He…
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We kick off our podcast series with an engaging interview with a true automotive legend, Corky Coker. If you've owned a vintage Corvette, then you've probably purchased tires from Coker Tires over the years. Not only has Corky been inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame, but was also selected to be the Grand Marshall for the 2021 Chattanooga Motoring …
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'Smriti and Kartik, Indian vanlifer couple who have been living/traveling in their self converted Campervan for the past 1.5 years. They are traveling the PanAmerican highway crossing 14 countries, they are currently in their 4th country Guatemala: hoping to get to their end destination - Patagonia by some time next year. They have a cute dog calle…
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In this Episode I chat to Jordan & Jim the owners of a VW Van, Caravan and currently self building their own home. We discuss their amazing trip from the UK to Ireland. What works and doesn't in todays world, building, living tiny, and living an all rounded well thought out lifestyle. These Ambassadors are big supporters of Stitcha and it is a plea…
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In this Episode I chat to Travis & Janette the owners of a Mercedes Vario Bus. The clocks have turned back in the UK and for across the world winter is coming. This is an episode for everyone. These two 40 year olds inspire any age and give the most helpful life and parenting advice we all need at any stage in our lives. From laughing and bus build…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/40831817/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-8-25%2F91600d54-a4b4-1266-00c3-778f202b8b00.mp3 Den & Kenton talk about the new series of animated Star Wars shorts that dropped on Disney+ this week. Plus, Dan spots some cool prequel-related figures, and Kenton resists the urge to buy an…
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In this Episode I chat to Beck the owner of a Tulip Barge. Beck has always been creative she puts this talent down to her dyslexia, she was always making dens and being outdoors is a part of her. And tiny spaces evenmore so because Becks dream is to build and design unusual spaces for people too enjoy. We need more of that please. An ex muscician w…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/39476621/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-7-28%2Fb8e4c483-c493-0a85-d1ed-b70396afbcb4.mp3 This is an episode of Media Nerds in which we discuss the new Mandalorian BTS special on Disney+. I thought I’d post it here as well for your enjoyment. ;-P Original post: Kenton & Dan are ba…
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In this Episode we chat to Tilly one of the Co Owners of The Hut Life. The team is made up of four including Liam, Ben and Sophie. Tillys bedroom as a teenager was a shepherds hut and when she came back from Bali feeling a bit lost and in search of a new adventure. Her Dad said why don't you build a shepherds hut ! Liam and Tillys Dad got to it and…
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In this episode we talk to Heather of Travels With Heather. Mindful Living and Sustainability are at Heathers core. But we delve into the realities of the journey from divorce to solo living again. The adventures and plans and actions to live Tiny, in both a studio and a smaller van and how smaller is working for Heather. Based out in Canada this i…
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Chris a 30yr old Chassis engineer has a long history building and restoring cars. This is the podcast to get tips from an industry professional who impulse brought an amazing expedition truck. A love for van life which started after a backpacking trip in Thailand. We chat about how Chris did the Mongol Rally and his mission to build his own truck. …
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Pete, Em and Oatly are a couple renovating their first home on a peach coloured narrowboat in rural Worcestershire . This beautiful couple are all about living slowly, sustainably and creatively and finding adventure in the everyday. Pete whittles spoons and Emily makes paintings out of foraged clay pigments. With a passion to live slowly and susta…
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Indie & Joel, are a nomadic couple from Sweden who live full time in their self converted van Luna. They started their van journey in June 2020 after three very confusing and uncertain months, they had just rushed back home to Sweden after an almost 2 year long trip around the world due to covid-19 and didn't know what to do. Both Indie & Joel had …
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Charlie & Dale, two climbers with a passion for design and DIY from Climbing Van sit down with us to share what lead them to van life, living full time in their little yellow home. How meeting four years ago on a climbing trip in the Dolomites started the dream of buying and converting a van for their climbing adventures. What resources they have c…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/33151284/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-4-9%2F1cbb820f-806d-adf3-ff2c-94f7de5fd65e.mp3 Another Star Wars day has come and gone, and the Nerds loved every minute of it! From The Bad Batch, to Biomes and Flythroughs, Dan & Kenton talk about everything they did to celebrate their f…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/31145755/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-3-10%2F11249bc2-936c-5d05-4c06-88163a59f331.mp3 Dan watched Caravan of Courage on Disney+ and has a few thoughts about it. The Nerds also talk about the Holiday Special Boba Fett cartoon and the Obi-wan series casting news. Join the Star W…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/29608130/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-21%2Fd4e0214e-d0ce-4c83-659b-985eeeca8bd8.mp3 With the ’80s made-for-TV Ewoks movies coming to Disney+ next month, Kenton warns Dan that they’re not as good as one might remember. The Nerds talk about what other “old” Star Wars content t…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/28285530/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-7%2Faf6d556c-e021-a532-bfab-b3bb1ef5f55d.mp3 It’s a slow news week for Star Wars (other than Bill Burr talking about Gina Carano) so the Nerds decided to count down their Top Five favourite Star Wars moments. Join the Star Wars Nerds Fac…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/27007780/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-1-20%2Fc211d48e-95dd-7e0f-e4a7-6a78a2b52b4c.mp3 Dan and Kenton discuss this week’s big Star Wars news, the firing of Gina Carano from The Mandalorian for inappropriate Tweets. They then ask the question: “have any other Star Wars character…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/26425921/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-1-9%2F3ffde406-4e44-fd85-56d7-ae6b56cdf51d.mp3 Happy Birthday John Williams! By complete coincidence, Kenton and Dan talk about their favourite Star Wars music on the podcast. Seriously, we had no idea today was his birthday. But we’ll tak…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/23962338/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-14%2Ffaa7bf9e-1aa1-9334-3581-9d456b270414.mp3 Kenton & Dan discuss The Mandalorian Season 2’s penultimate episode, as well as all the awesome Star Wars series and films announced by Disney. It’s never been a better time to be a Star War…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/23268663/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-30%2F27d0cdd25374bf6e4a377fe19b57d1e8.m4a The Nerds briefly remember Dave Prowse, a.k.a. the body & soul of Darth Vader, who passed away at the age of 85. Then, it’s a spoiler-filled discussion about Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian! Join …
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/22635766/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-15%2Fde4ecc57-133a-af5b-d2e3-6a606fd16d34.mp3 Dan & Kenton discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 11: The Heiress in a spoiler-filled review. Join the Star Wars Nerds Facebook community:bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast …
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/22251871/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-7%2Fed738929-feb2-d6d9-b171-f27b7e8ffa57.mp3 The Nerds review Episode 10 of The Mandalorian, Dan discusses his progress in Squadrons, and they also watch the new trailer for the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. Spoilers, obviously. Join …
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/21963300/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-1%2Ffb38f740-b942-ac9d-ecaa-6f463f7af394.mp3 The day has finally come! Kenton and Dan return to the world of Mando and Baby Yoda in the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Needless to say, spoilers abound. Watch it before y…
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https://anchor.fm/s/21c9bb4/podcast/play/21246343/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-17%2F6e0a865a812442266ac80d07ec1bc7e5.m4a A couple of new Star Wars books are hitting shelves this month, and Dan & Kenton give them a bit of a preview. Plus, Dan gives an initial review of Star Wars: Squadrons for the Xbox One, and the…
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