{"podcast":{"title":"DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast","slug":"dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944","podcast_index_feed_id":7190944,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/ca6c52db-edf9-430a-bee7-67ab4d95d0ae","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/3/30/17/a1d92dc3-39ef-43c6-8144-fcc9d879b69a_DubLifeCoverNew.jpg","author":"Joe Person","episode_count":82,"summary":"Welcome to DubLife Diaries – the ultimate podcast for Volkswagen enthusiasts and anyone who loves a good story! Dive into the world of classic VW culture as we celebrate the passion, creativity, and community that make these iconic cars so special. From vintage Beetles and Buses to Karmann Ghias and Things, we spotlight the unique stories of individuals and families who use these vehicles to drive their dreams. Each episode features inspiring interviews with VW lovers, business owners, and hobbyists who’ve turned their passion for Volkswagens into a way of life. Hear about their journeys, challenges, and successes—and of course, the role these timeless cars play in it all. Whether you’re a lifelong “dubber,” just discovering the VW world, or simply love hearing amazing stories, DubLife Diaries is for you! New episodes drop regularly. Hit that subscribe button and join us as we ride through the heart of the Volkswagen community. Let’s roll! 🎙️ Host: Joe Person - A lifelong VW enthusiast with a love for connecting with incredible people 🚗 Topics: Classic Volkswagen culture, stories, and community 📅 Follow for updates","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T12:17:33.942061+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944"},"episode":{"title":"Uno Mas, Family Legacy & the Cars That Find Us - Spud Hughes Ep80","slug":"uno-mas-family-legacy-the-cars-that-find-us-spud-hughes-ep80","published_at":"2026-09-05T14:22:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944/uno-mas-family-legacy-the-cars-that-find-us-spud-hughes-ep80","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/ca6c52db-edf9-430a-bee7-67ab4d95d0ae/episodes/cee289d1-1a42-43f3-bdd7-7a095e360416","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/cee289d1-1a42-43f3-bdd7-7a095e360416/stream.mp3","summary":"In Episode 80 of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with Spud Hughes for a deeply personal conversation about Volkswagens, family, loss, rebuilding, and the lifelong memories that make these cars so much more than metal and machines. Spud’s connection to the Volkswagen world started as a kid, riding off-road with his father and learning the skills that would eventually shape his career and his life. His father—known as “Uno Mas” —was always working on one more project, and that name would eventually become the perfect tribute for Spud’s beloved 1965 Beetle, Uno Mas . From Baja builds and lowered Volkswagens to bodywork, paint, custom interiors, and years spent chasing the perfect build, Spud shares the stories behind the cars—and the people behind them. We talk about losing his father, finding a 1965 Baja at exactly the right moment, and discovering that the money to buy it came unexpectedly from his father's estate. That car, The Beach Bum , became a rolling tribute to his dad and a way to keep his memory alive. We also get into the reality of rebuilding after tragedy. After an accident left Uno Mas badly damaged, Spud refused to let the car go. He rebuilt it piece by piece and got it back on the road in time for a show, proving once again that sometimes rebuilding a Volkswagen is about much more than fixing a car. Along the way, we talk about the unmistakable smell of an old Volkswagen, why these cars seem to find their owners, the personalities we give our Volkswagens, becoming a father himself, and what it means to pass the passion on to the next generation. And, of course, we finish with a little DubLife Diaries rapid fire —favorite VW year, color, engine, and more. This is a story about Volkswagens, but ultimately it's about family, legacy, memories, and the people wh…","meta_description":"In Episode 80 of DubLife Diaries , we sit down with Spud Hughes for a deeply personal conversation about Volkswagens, family, loss, rebuilding, and the li…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5777,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944/episodes/uno-mas-family-legacy-the-cars-that-find-us-spud-hughes-ep80/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944/uno-mas-family-legacy-the-cars-that-find-us-spud-hughes-ep80.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}