DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast

What happens when you trade comfort for freedom and turn a vintage Volkswagen bus into your full-time home?
In Episode 67 of DubLife Diaries, Joe sits down with Elijah Paulie, better known as Uncle Funk—a professional magician, festival performer, ice cream man , videographer, and full-time VW bus dweller. From buying his first Volkswagen bus as a teenager to building a life centered around magic, travel, and community, Elijah shares the incredible journey that led him to become one of the most recognizable personalities in the VW scene. 
In this episode, we discuss:
✨ How a $250 Volkswagen bus changed the course of his life
🚌 Living full-time in a vintage VW bus for years
🎩 The path from opera training to professional magician
🎪 Building a career performing at festivals and events across the country
🔧 The realities of bus life, breakdowns, repairs, and life on the road
❤️ The power of community within the Volkswagen world
📖 Being featured on the cover of Volksmania Magazine
🌎 Why he chooses freedom over comfort and conventional living
Elijah's story is equal parts inspiring, entertaining, and unconventional. Whether you're a Volkswagen enthusiast, a dreamer chasing a different path, or someone who loves hearing stories about people living life on their own terms, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and plenty of magic.
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From a backyard BBQ during one of the hardest seasons of life… to building one of Colorado’s fastest-growing air-cooled VW communities — this episode tells the story behind 303 Dubs.
Joe sits down with founder Josh Williams to talk about how a small gathering created to lift his father’s spirits during his cancer battle turned into a movement centered around classic Volkswagens, brotherhood, culture, and community.
They dive into:
• The origins of 303 Dubs
• Colorado VW culture and the Denver scene
• Building a drama-free community
• Poker cruises, DubFest, and Mile High memories
• Air-cooled Volkswagens and the people behind them
• Why culture matters more than clout
With stories from Red Rocks, Mile High Stadium, Denver cruises, and the future of Denver DubFest, this episode captures the spirit of Colorado car culture and the people keeping it alive.
If you love vintage Volkswagens, road-trip culture, community, and real stories — this one’s for you.
🎙️ DubLife Diaries — The Journey. The Culture. The Community.

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Episode 65 of DubLife Diaries brings on longtime Volkswagen enthusiast, drag racer, event promoter, and professional DJ (Insane) Scott Sain for an unforgettable conversation packed with classic VW culture, racing history, music, and community. From buying his first Bugs for just $70 in the 1980s to building some of the most recognizable grassroots VW events in the Southeast, Scott shares the journey that turned a passion into a lifestyle.
We dive into the evolution of the Volkswagen scene, Scott’s drag racing roots, his boutique-style events like VW Drag Knight and German Air Drag Day, and the incredible stories behind his custom car giveaways that help fund the community while giving back. Scott also talks about transforming a restored split-window bus into a fully functional mobile DJ booth, his career performing over 300 events a year, and why the VW world continues to feel like family after all these years.
This episode is full of nostalgia, inspiration, hilarious stories, and genuine passion for the air-cooled community. Whether you're into vintage Volkswagens, event culture, racing, music, or entrepreneurship, this one delivers.
🎙️ Hosted by Joe Person
🚗 Air-cooled culture, drag racing, music, community, and unforgettable stories
🔥 Featuring: Scott Sain
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Episode 64 of DubLife Diaries is all about family, legacy, resilience, and the Volkswagen lifestyle that connects generations.
Joe sits down with Drew Estep from Tennessee to talk about growing up around Volkswagens, learning life lessons through old Beetles, and how air-cooled VWs became more than just transportation for his family. From $300 Bugs with wooden bumpers to his dream 1963 double cab Splitty, Drew shares stories that are funny, emotional, nostalgic, and deeply relatable to anyone who’s ever had a car become part of their identity.
In this episode, Drew opens up about:
• Growing up in East Tennessee with a military family
• His father’s influence and the VW memories that shaped him
• The first Beetle that started the obsession
• Building a garage around his 1978 Champagne Edition bus
• Why Volkswagens became therapy, family, and legacy
• His current VW collection and dream builds
• The emotional connection behind preserving these cars for future generations
This conversation is a reminder that the VW community isn’t really about cars — it’s about stories, memories, and the people behind the wheel.
If you love air-cooled Volkswagens, family stories, road trip memories, and authentic conversations, this episode is for you.
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Episode 63 – Kyle Badertscher | Port City VW Car Show & Burn Camp Mission
In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Kyle Badertscher, the heart behind the Port City Volkswagen Car Show—one of the most meaningful VW events in the country.
Kyle shares his incredible journey into the Volkswagen world, from not owning his first car until his late 20s to becoming a driving force in a thriving VW community. What started with a single 1970 Bay Window bus named Bonnie turned into something much bigger—an annual event that now brings together hundreds of enthusiasts from across the country.
But this show is about more than just cars.
The Port City VW Car Show is built on purpose—raising money for the Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp, a life-changing program that supports children who have suffered severe burns and disfigurements. Kyle opens up about his personal connection to the cause, his role as a camp counselor, and how this mission fuels everything he does.
We dive into:
The story behind Bonnie and Kyle’s VW journey
How the Port City VW Show grew into a 500–700 car event
The unique “Fab 15” awards and community-driven culture
Why the Volkswagen community feels more like family
The real impact of the Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp
What it takes to build an event with purpose, heart, and longevity
This episode is a powerful reminder that cars can bring people together—but purpose is what makes it unforgettable.
If you love VW culture, community, and stories that actually matter… this one hits different.
📍 Port City VW Car Show
Held annually the first Saturday in June in Catoosa, Oklahoma
🎯 Mission: Supporting children through the Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp
🎙️ DubLife Diaries
Real stories. Real builds. Real people.
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