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Discover what it is like to experience your very first Porsche Parade through the eyes of long-time Treffen attendees Steve and Marsha Buss.  After years of PCA events, the couple finally made the trip to Lake Placid for their first-ever Parade.  In this episode, they share their candid first impressions on everything from the scenic drive up and the registration process to driving in events and exploring non-Porsche local attractions.  We also dive deep into what it takes to open a Parade store for a week, the Cars and Community event, and the exclusive Porsche Parade Collection Pins.  Plus, they share the unique thrill of dining at banquets hosted on the exact hockey rink where the legendary "Miracle on Ice" took place.  Stick around until the end as we wrap up with the latest Porsche news and exciting updates on our upcoming videos.

This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Porsche Parade in Lake Placid, New York. Special guest Nathan Merz joins the show to review Lake Placid as a host city and break down the massive preparation behind the event. We dive into Vu's frantic, down-to-the-wire 356 engine installation and discuss how organizers navigated a localized marathon on day one. Plus, we share our favorite highlights from the Concours day including the Pixar Porsches—and recap Manny's first ride in the brand-new Cayenne Turbo EV.

Ever spent hours staring at Porsche paint samples?  Welcome to your new obsession. In this episode, we sit down with Jim Moore, Lead Volunteer for Rennbow.org—the Porsche Club of America’s authoritative color wiki.  We dive into how Rennbow catalogs everything from common "one-can" shades to ultra-rare "five-can" unicorns.  Discover why owner-submitted photos change how we see these cars and learn about the mythical Porsche colors that have still never been caught on camera.

Nathan Merz returns to the podcast! This week, we are diving deep into his recent Porsche Club of America (PCA) video shoots at national headquarters. We break down the filming of the recently released $15k vs. $30k vs. $45k mid-engine Porsche comparison. Plus, get the hilarious behind-the-scenes scoop on tearing apart Vu’s personal Boxster to fix that infamous climate control blend door foam issue. Stick around until the end to see which one of us is driving around with the most dashboard warning lights!

First up, we are catching up on our latest garage updates and track days. Damon fills us in on the adrenaline-fueled adventures of running his Cayman at the SCCA Pro Solo event. Then, we look back at the incredible turnout at our local Porsche dealer's recent Cars and Coffee. Plus, Vu breaks down the intense preparation and greasy fingernails required to swap out his stock engine for a high-performance version.In the second half, Vu hits the road for an exclusive interview. He sits down with legendary automotive journalist Jason Cammisa. The twist? They are doing the entire interview from the cockpit of the thrilling new Porsche GT3. Trust us, you do not want to miss Jason's raw, unfiltered thoughts on this machine.