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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 59 MIN

Bugs, Buses & Brotherhood Drew Bird Estep Ep64

from DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast · host Joe Person

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 generationsThis 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.#DubLifeDiaries #Volkswagen #VWBus #AirCooled #VWBeetle #ClassicVW #VolkswagenBus #DubLife #Tennessee #VWLife #VintageVolkswagen #VWCommunity #ClassicCars #AutomotivePodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations

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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...

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