Podcast
Volkswageneers
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
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1 hr 45 min
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/
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1 hr 54 min
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/
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1 hr 30 min
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/
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1 hr 7 min
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
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1 hr 45 min
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
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1 hr 15 min
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
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1 hr 10 min
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
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1 hr 12 min
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
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1 hr 10 min
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
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1 hr 15 min
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
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1 hr 13 min
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
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52 min
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
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1 hr 16 min
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
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2 hr 3 min
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
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1 hr 31 min
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
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1 hr 2 min
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
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1 hr 1 min
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
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1 hr 5 min
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
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58 min
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
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1 hr 43 min
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
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