Podcast

Volkswageneers

Automotive, Leisure

Three Ohio-based guys sharing stories and experiences on classic VW ownership.

Episodes
27
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 15 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

27 episodes, newest first

  1. Matt Ross: Unhappy Little Accidents

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    In today's show, Matt paints the road, James evades taxes and Ricky gets a job!

    Rabbits on the Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/rabbits.on.the.rocks/?hl=en

    Episode featuring:

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    1 hr 45 min
  2. Between a B3 and a Hard Place - Kyle Cooperider & Calvin Myers

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    This week, James returns from a North American tour, Matt’s truck-saga comes to a close, Kyle gets smushed and Calvin loses his flywheel.

    Episode featuring:

    Calvin Myers: https://www.instagram.com/calvin_myers__/?hl=en

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    1 hr 54 min
  3. James returns to the Palm Spring of Washington ft. Derek Ripley

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    In this weeks episode, James's Washington Marketplace saga comes to an end, the Washington boys check out Pacific Waterland and Derek gives us a rundown on his ITB'd ABF clone pickup build.

    Episode featuring:

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/

    Derek Ripley: https://www.instagram.com/ripley.derek

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    1 hr 30 min
  4. Diesel Wagon, Caballero Bagging and Turbo Lagging

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    This week, James is "On the wagon", Ricky is Caballero choreographing and Matt gets smacked for scope creeping on the 1.8T build.

    Episode Featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 7 min
  5. The Loss of the Rings: The Fellowship of the 13s - Ryan Milkovich & Sam Zimon

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    In this week's episode, Ryan Milkovich and Sam Zimon jumped on the mic to discuss Ryan's Mk1Madness misadventure, 1.6TD swaps and their horde of Rabbits

    Episode Featuring:

    Ryan Milkovich: https://www.instagram.com/ouchmk1s/?hl=en

    Sam Zimon: https://www.instagram.com/squeakymk1/?hl=en

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 45 min
  6. Show-pocalypse

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    NEW SHOW LOGO DEBUT!!! This week, the boys recount the adventures of the 3 week gap in recording, all which entails paid Miami vacations, Miatas at the Gap, more Marketplace debacles and Rabbit project progress.

    Episode Featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 15 min
  7. Facebook Flops

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    In today's episode, the boys are met with the harsh reality of Marketplace.

    Episode featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 10 min
  8. The Cure for Post-Madness-Sadness

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    In today's episode, the boys ease post-Madness-Sadness with a little help from Facebook Marketplace.

    Episode featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 12 min
  9. MADNESS! - Billy Applegate

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    Today we're live from MK1 Madness in Mohnton, PA with Billy Applegate

    Episode Featuring:

    Billy Applegate: https://www.instagram.com/this_scares_me/

    Rabbits on the Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/rabbits.on.the.rocks/?hl=en

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 10 min
  10. ABA a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    In today's episode, the boys make a buck, Matt goes on a quest for the world's finest spaghetti and James buys a Spree.

    Episode featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 15 min
  11. Raised on Rabbits - Sebastian Kohl

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    Today we talk to Sebastian Kohl about his 2.5-swapped Fahrenheit GTI, MK2 Mayday and if tightening Matt's head-bolts is a "good idea."

    Episode Featuring:

    Sebastian Kohl: https://www.instagram.com/vwweasel_75/

    -> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vwweasel_garage

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 13 min
  12. Tandem Mountain Coaster

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Today the boys recount trips to MK2 Mayday, Der Berg Ruft & Alpine Volks Fair.

    Episode featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    52 min
  13. Why Rod Stewart Left L.A.

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Today the boys go back to basics and talk limp-mode, EVs & Rod Stewart.

    Episode featuring:

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 16 min
  14. Oil-Pan Superman - Cory Lawson @ Misfits Meet

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    Misfits Meet Host & VW Tech, Cory Lawson, jumps on the mic at the show to talk oil pan tragedies, shop life and how the Misfits Meet came to fruition.

    Cory Lawson: https://www.instagram.com/cory_lawson15/

    Misfits Meet: https://www.instagram.com/misfits.meet/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    2 hr 3 min
  15. Rocco Roadtrip - Christopher Pia

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    In today's episode, the boys are back and YouTuber, Christopher Pia, stops by to talk two-lane roads, the Overcrest Rally & his new 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco.

    Episode featuring:

    Christopher Pia: https://www.instagram.com/twisted.ginger84/

    Pia's Projects: https://www.youtube.com/@piasprojects

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 31 min
  16. 4HI & Bone Dry - Washington Trip

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    This week, James and Ricky fly out to Washington to meet up with Derek to bring home James's Mk2 Golf and GMC Yukon, what could possibly go wrong. Featuring Ryan Leon, Derek Ripley and Josh Hyland.

    Ryan Leon: https://www.instagram.com/lola_the_rabbit_82/

    Derek Ripley: https://www.instagram.com/ripley.derek?igsh=OWZ5ZGt5a2syMWRi

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 2 min
  17. Low-Lo-Lo-Lola the Rabbit - Ryan Leon

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    Fabricator & Auto-CAD Master, Ryan Leon, talks current projects, custom fabbed parts and how Lola "runs like a woman and rides like a man."

    Episode featuring:

    Ryan Leon: https://www.instagram.com/lola_the_rabbit_82/

    RL Designs: https://www.instagram.com/rldesigns1984/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 1 min
  18. Fish Fab Frigs - Chase Fisher

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    Rabbit resurrector, Chase Fisher, talks rust repair, restoration classes and a 24-day show-truck build.

    Episode featuring:

    Chase Fisher: https://www.instagram.com/_fishfab_/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 5 min
  19. Wookie on the Dragon - Alex Tonhaeuser

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    Volkswagen Tech, Alex Tonhaeuser, talks MK4s, the Tail of the Dragon and a locked-up VR6 "Hail Mary" one week before Alpine Volks Fair.

    Episode featuring:

    Alex Tonhaeuser: https://www.instagram.com/mk4_alex_/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    58 min
  20. Drug Dealer Daily - Emma Baldwin

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Hair stylist, Emma Baldwin, talks dirt track, Cadillacs and her pride & joy 1992 VW Cabriolet called "Linus."

    Episode featuring:

    Emma Baldwin: https://www.instagram.com/eb.vw/

    Matt McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcdonald79/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed

    Ricky Ameser: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_ameser/

    James Cooperider: https://www.instagram.com/jamesssc/?hl=en

    1 hr 43 min