Episodes 447
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (46)
Since Nov 2017
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
85%
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About This Podcast

Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. The Avants Podcast is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! The Avants Podcast focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.

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S1E447 The New FAILRRARI Leaf

May 31, 2026 49m

In this episode of The Avants Podcast, Dan and Nick cover everything from road trip chaos to the dismal launch of the Ferrari Leaf, we mean Luce.  Nick shares a quick getaway to Vancouver Island…

S1E446 Forza 6 Fever, Filson Broncos, and an Oil Crunch Coming?

May 26, 2026 40m

It’s that time again—Forza Horizon 6 has officially dropped, and somehow it’s even better than the hype. Nick is now in the market for a new Xbox, while Dan is fully locked in—couch-bound and…

Overhyped!

May 18, 2026 45m

OVERHYPED! No, not us, we're pretty self aware. It's why we cry in the shower. In this episode we're talking about overrated cars. Not cars we hate, but cars we actually love, but still think are…

S1E444 Brake-by-Wire Is Here… Are We Still Driving?

May 11, 2026 43m

The future of driving just took another step away from… driving. BMW is bringing brake-by-wire to production—ditching traditional hydraulic systems in favor of fully electronic control. It’s a big…

The Worst Overlander Ever Succeeds

May 04, 2026 46m

Dan took the Bronco Raptor down to the beach—and honestly, nothing happened. It handled everything like it was built for it, no drama, no stories… which, let’s face it, isn’t exactly great podcast…

S1E442 Enjoying Cake and Being Sad About Our Key Fobs

Apr 27, 2026 46m

This episode kicks off with a bit of well-earned self-hype as Avants Magazine Issue 23 drops—featuring us! Huge shoutout to Brian Elich for capturing some incredible photos that made the feature even…

S1E441 Birds, Trucks, and Bad Decisions

Apr 20, 2026 44m

This week’s episode takes a few fun detours and a few hard turns into the reality of today’s car market. We kick things off in unexpected territory with a discussion on Listers: A Glimpse Into…

S1E440 The Diesel Dilemma

Apr 13, 2026 45m

On this week's episode Nick experiences the fun of current fuel prices as he fills up the Storyteller with diesel for the first time. At the time of publishing this episode, Diesel is currently…

S1E439 Let The Modding Resume!

Apr 06, 2026 52m

The weather’s warming up and the roads are finally drying out—which means it’s prime time to wrap up those long‑overdue mods. What projects are you finishing this season? Nick’s juggling upgrades…

S1E438 The Adventure Bug Bites Nick's Whole Family!

Mar 30, 2026 50m

On this week’s episode of The Avants Podcast, Nick and his family have been on an absolute tear—collecting adventure machines like it’s a competitive sport. Nick got behind the wheel of the ultimate…

Overland Updates, Snow Wheeling Hitchhikers, and Boring F1

Mar 23, 2026 47m

Brian Dallas drops in to give us some updates on the Overland scene for 2026, Nick goes snow wheeling and picks up hitchhikers, and Dan thinks F1 is boring now. Our Avants community question of the…

S1E436 Consumer Reports Bombs the New 4Runner

Mar 11, 2026 40m

Consumer Reports has launched there worst of 2025 and much to our surprise, the new 4Runner made the list! We love the new 4Runner, but CR did have some good points about the underwhelming engine…

S1E435 Analog Opportunities

Mar 02, 2026 36m

With several emissions rollbacks already taking effect, the automotive industry finds itself at a rare and timely crossroads—one that opens the door for genuinely exciting cars once again. Horsepower…

S1E434 Circumstantial Nostalgia, Chinese Motorcycles, and Rebuilding Bugattis

Feb 23, 2026 44m

For almost all of us out there, affording a new car means selling the old one. As we get older and more settled in life, sometimes the idea of a project car or buying a replacement for that vehicle…

S1E433 We Don’t Really Do Car Reviews

Feb 16, 2026 43m

We talk about cars all the time, but we’re not out there test driving them very often so we don’t really consider ourselves “car reviewers”. Reporting in general has changed significantly over the…

Listener Follow Ups and the Ford Seat Debacle

Feb 09, 2026 53m

On this episode we respond to a helpful listener voicemail, a great suggestion from Juan on the one car that just needs one change, and Brian Dallas swings by to talk about the Ford seat issues that…

S1E431 Bring Back Stereo Dolphins!

Feb 02, 2026 51m

Bring back stereo dolphins! We think there's a market for simplified vehicles that will outlast you with proper maintenance, and we think diesel, non-hybrid, trucks with no built-in infotainment, and…

Good As New!

Jan 26, 2026 42m

"Good as new!" "...Yeah... good as new..." This week we talk about rebuilt and salvaged titled cars. There are good deals to be had buying rebuilt titled cars and rebuilding salvaged title cars, but…

Using Your Car For More Than Intended

Jan 19, 2026 40m

We love it when our audience gives us feedback about a topic, so we want to hear how you have used your car for maybe more than its originally intended purpose. The big stories are always fun, but we…

S1E428 2026 Starts Off Strong for Avants, but Weak for Honda

Jan 12, 2026 43m

We here at the Avants Podcast welcomes Kevin Nielsen and Daniel Piker to the crew! Kevin has just started the new San Diego chapter of Avants and is a car person through and through. Daniel joined us…

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