Driving While Awesome

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Driving While Awesome is an automotive podcast starring Lane Skelton, Waarren Madsen, and Art Cervantes. Experts in automotive opinion, long-time friends discuss topics on cars of all types, heavy on fun and cheap sports cars from the '80s and '90s, from a podcast studio in Santa Cruz, California. New episodes are uploaded every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook @drivingwhileawesome and visit our website at drivingwhileawesome.com

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  • JT Akers
    Perfect blend of relatable car nerd + fun humor
    Love these guys! Been a listener for a year or longer. Great insights and info on car enthusiast culture and lifestyle with super fun humor. A lot of us can relate to these guys and their convos are always something I’d love to be apart of and sometimes be a fly on the wall. Love what they’re doing for the car community and super fun to listen to and interact with on social media. Good kind group!
  • John A Greco
    Entertaining and relatable
    The best automotive podcast around - covering a broad spectrum of topics in a way that is accessible and entertaining for enthusiasts of all stripes. Also beef jerky and taco expert opinion.
  • KMichaelP
    Scents of a Cajun
    What is there to say? Best automotive opinions on the internet.
  • Bchils
    Miata's rule
    Great podcast, love the banter between the guys, the trivia is fun and I like hearing about their project cars and where they drive and all the backstories, I have been listening for a long time and wish Brian was still on the podcast
  • GS Alex
    Decline in quality
    I’ve been listening for several years and I can no longer rate it 5 stars. Why? Well Lane just keeps ruining the show. There have been several episodes that I have just stopped listening, and cursed Lane out, and then switched to a competing automotive podcast.
  • Kyleastill
    Great show but went downhill without Bryan
    Bryan’s departure left a massive hole. You guys should reconcile!!!
  • F-150 Rich NJ
    Unlistenable
    Actual car information is scarce. What is plentiful is a group of guys who can barely speak English. How many times can you punctuate a sentence with “like?”
  • 1jpb
    Experts
    They are actually experts.
  • scott7512
    Great podcast
    Have been listening for years now
  • Emmett bal
    Pure entertainment
    Great podcasts. Love hearing local car guys nerding out on cars.
  • scooterschooter
    DwA A for awesome
    I really enjoyed these podcasts over the years. And always look forward to the next one. Keep it up y’all!
  • Mighty mighty 1
    Great podcast
    Staying fresh
  • Funhogs
    Jack of all trades...
    Yeah it’s got rad car talk... best of all it’s got lots of mindless (but highly relatable) chit chat. One minute it’s grilled or boiled hot dogs and the next minute what you might use the hot dog water for. Subscribe... listen and be entertained.
  • Jarodfromsubway
    🍆
    Super great podcast! I especially love that they’re local to me, makes it super relatable! Also bonus points for having the best cars and coffee around!
  • ipod_racer
    Listening While Driving
    Good stuff here. I’m new to be Podcast but have been enjoying the episodes during my commutes. As a recovering Automotive Journalist but avid JDM enthusiast, I’m able to relate to many of the perspectives offered. I particularly appreciate their love for autos of all types — exotics, collectibles, daily drivers, track cars, etc. Keep it going, guys!
  • Zach Menning
    Great Podcast for Car Guys and Girls
    Driving While Awesome! is a fun and easygoing podcast for anyone that likes cars and has goofy conversations with their friends about cars. I listen to this podcast on road trips, commutes, when I work in the garage, etc. Tons of fun and I would highly recommend!
  • thomasparke
    Great group of guys, great podcast.
    An upbeat, informative and FUN podcast. The banter, the topics and their dynamic is always a welcome distraction for me. Go for a drive and listen to them while you’re cruising some back roads! The best part is that these guys are down-to-earth, approachable and super generous in-person too! Just a solid group of guys!
  • Sir Hector
    Amazing!!
    Love these guys! I started listening to them after I found out these guys are local and saw their 944 around Santa Cruz.
  • Benzdiesel
    Best automotive podcast
    Love DWA!!!
  • 62merc
    Best Automotive Podcast PERIOD
    It’s my favorite podcast period. Awesome hosts and guests who are true car enthusiasts. Keep up the good work DWA & Radwood.
  • _dom_O
    Hanging out with car guys
    My favorite podcast. A group of likable guys, talking about cars and driving. It’s like you’re sitting with friends talking cars over beers. I even find myself talking back on occasion.
  • Memo game
    Love the podcast!
    I’ve been looking for a new car-related podcast for a while, and I finally found it! Can’t wait to attend a DWA rally next year :)
  • BluePatriot98
    Free stickers
    I’m just giving a positive review because I got free stickers :)
  • BrianEdwardTucker
    DWA as ice!
    My favorite podcast for sure! DWA is the best. Thank you guys for all that you do for the real car community. DWA events were a real highlight of my time in California.
  • xtreme431
    Vicarious NorCal Living
    Awesome pod! The DWA/Radwood gang let's me live a NorCal, two-car solution life all the way in the frigid east coast. Always a good hang and always good for a few laughs and a few automotive tidits. Highly recommend!
  • fueledbymetal
    The Raddest car podcast!
    I was unimpressed when I first started listening a couple years ago since they focused on their local scene and aren’t fluent in the latest car details, but they have evolved to incorporate more noteworthy guests and I realized their specialty is the recent (Rad) past, 70’s-90’s. It’s now tied with Smoking Tire for my favorite car podcast!
  • Food guy 1
    Great automotive podcast!
    These guys are always generating exciting content. Plus they have a 944 so that is an automatic win in my book. Keep up the great work!
  • BenRoget
    Awesome podcast
    This podcast is great! Great guests and in depth convo. Seriously one of the best podcasts out there!
  • DialSport129
    Best Podcast around
    Get stoked on the fact that you just stumbled upon the best automotive listening knowledge and opinion to date. Thanks for pumping out the goods DWA!
  • JoeDonBaker
    Awesome NorCal Car Podcast
    I've only been listening for a year, but love having a car podcast based out of Northern California. Still love TST, but listening to guys talk about local roads is great and refreshing. Being the creators of Radwood also helps.
  • onekrty
    Long time listener, first time rater
    DWA is not just a brand, it’s a lifestyle. In all seriousness, I’ve been listening since about episode 50 and have been highly entertained and informed. Such a rad group of guys. Keep doing what you’re doing. XOXO.
  • combustion junction
    Radical opinionated west coast amigos
    If you really love cars you will connect with this crew. They are part of the movement that is helping to preserve and improve the analogue driving experience. Lane loves to hate, Warren is the sane one, Brian is “regular” and they all bash on Art because he takes forever to spit out his opinion, but we love you Art. I look forward to meeting this crew at a rally one day soon. Keep it up!
  • Giddyupp2
    Awesome podcast
    One of my favorite podcasts to listen to, have been listening since I went on CRR north, I am working on listening to old ones and they are awesome!
  • The Previa
    This Show Is Great!
    This is the first podcast I started listening to, and I’ve listened to most of the episodes. These guys all have great automotive insight and knowledge! They also keep it funny it really draws you in!
  • SlowPaul
    All episodes
    What I love is that these guys just really sit around BSing about cars. This is a good thing as it reminds me of a time when my friends and I used to do that. All the hosts are very likable and the production quality it excellent. There is a lot of Porsche content, but really, that’s a good thing.
  • MrTerwilliger
    Job well done
    Great podcast, been listening for a while now. Makes the daily commute much easier. Keep up the good work guys!
  • gamemom714
    In my best Warren voice - "Whatcha listening to?"
    Been listening to the podcast and following online for at least a year now and love the content, comraderie and topics. Time well spent!
  • mrhurless
    A fun ride
    The chemistry between the DWA! co-hosts keep me coming back for more. I really enjoy their expert opinions but also the great humor. I’m often laughing out loud in my car while listening which is refreshing. It’s also been fun watching them grow their community, put on events, and continue to advocate for a rad car culture. Keep up the great work!!
  • JoePolo68
    Awesome Podcast
    Great group of guys giving a real child of the 80s take of the car scene. They are generally pretty funny and you can tell they are genuinely good friends and enjoy doing this together. Experts in automotive opinion is right they will sometimes have you saying “yes I 100% agree” and at other times yelling and saying “what are these guys smoking.” I thoroughly enjoy it and since I found them and participated in their rally I haven’t missed an episode, and even see myself listening to old ones when I have the time. Keep up the good work fellas. -Joe DeBattista
  • @photo_mob_
    On the Drive to work laughing to myself in the car
    Fulfills most automotive podcast needs
  • getaway_driver
    Car therapy
    These guys are great. If you were born circa ‘77-up and like cars, you’re gonna have a good time with this one.
  • BrentColeman
    Consistently Entertaining
    Had a great time listening to your recent segment on the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo. For the record I've since had a few "small" problems with mine, but hey, it's Italian! If anyone is looking for a solid hour or more of entertainment, whether you're on a drive or just hanging around the house, look no further. Also DWA is one of the nicest group of car guys I've had the opportunity to meet in person. Keep it up!
  • Goodrich_Si
    Always a Sense of Occasion
    While studying as an industrial designer and working on a thesis about analog controls, this podcast provided constant inspiration. The passion and curiosity these guys have for analog vehicles is perfectly conveyed in their podcast. Their in-depth discussions about nerdy car details have a perfect balance of aesthetics, mechanics, and experiences, and make this podcast a unique proposition in the world of automotive entertainment and journalism.
  • jarochange
    Expert Opinions and Banter
    Like hanging out with your friends but better.
  • Patrikman
    I’m not really a podcast guy
    But finally something that doesn’t bore me! Love the podcast!
  • Worthenj23
    Great podcast!!
    One of the great automotive podcasts on iTunes!
  • DCasement
    Experts in Automotive Opinion.
    Ever since I started listening to these guys DWA quickly became one of my favorites. They have good humorous banter and talk about cars that aren’t just brand new stuff, but a wide spectrum. The two shows a week format makes it entertaining to interact and ask questions for them to discuss. As good as it gets for automotive podcasts.
  • pedal_commute
    Great conversation while I work
    I love listening to these guys while I work. Though sometimes I end up pausing and looking up whatever car they are talking about but whatever. Always enjoy hearing about project zrnone and the 944. One of these days I'll have to drive over to Davenport to see you guys at cars and coffee.
  • KenWot
    Awesome
    Love the podcast! Favorite thing to listen to every day when I’m driving! Can’t wait to catch up!
  • jvniv
    Unserious dudes yammering seriously deep into the automotive ether
    If you grew up a car junkie, you've found your podcast release - DWA has been keeping me entertained for over two years now, ever since Art bought my NSX off of me!
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