Antonio Melegari - Podcast Details

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In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSBillionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane'sThe concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.2025-03-1951 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSFerrari Pulse Check: Lewis Hamilton, the F80, and the Costco GuysAntonio, Ben, and Sean catch up on what has been going on at the Audrain, give their opinions on the new Ferrari, and discuss the busy year ahead.2025-01-2256 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSWhat is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs InAntonio, Ben, and Sean are joined by Nic Waller, the new President of Audrain. Nic shares his experiences in the automotive world and weighs in on the Jaguar rebrand.2024-12-161h 07

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe Youngest Hot Rod HistorianBrian Lenox is a member of Ty-Rods, the oldest continuously active hot rod club in the east. He serves as the club’s historian and is an expert in New England hot rod history. Along with his father, Brian has been tracking down and acquiring cars that have a significant historical value to New England’s past — their mission being to save and preserve them for generations to come. Brian also writes for multiple automotive publications and resides in central Massachusetts.2024-11-141h 12

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe Best Concours Yet?Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about what they've been up to in the past month as well as prepare for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.2024-10-1055 min

J&B Body TalksDriverseatwithABS Host Antonio Shares How His Obsession Became His Career EP26This week on J&B Body Talks with hosts Mikey and Joe Izzo, we welcome our special guest Antonio Melegari the Film and Creative Director for the Audrain Automobile Museum. Antonio shares his expert insights on the evolution of automotive design and how it mirrors broader cultural shifts. We'll also discuss the role of technology in shaping the future of cars and what enthusiasts can expect in the coming years. Plus, we'll get a peek into some of the most iconic vehicles displayed at the Audrain Automobile Museum and the stories behind them. Stay tuned as we explore the...2024-09-0657 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSVintage Ferrari Mechanic Victoria Bruno Podcasts at Jay Leno's GarageVictoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!2024-09-0558 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSWe Fixed the New Ferrari.Ben might have a broken rib, the new Ferrari is ugly (don't worry, we fixed it), Tesla still has a ton of issues, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie is even more magnificent in person. It's a wild card episode with a lot of goodies. Enjoy!2024-05-241h 23

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSMatt Farah Drives the Speed Limit — Horseless Carriages, Hybrids, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 NA departure from the typical Smoking Tire drive, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman slow things down... to about 30 mph. A couple weeks ago they joined us in Newport for Audrain's 3rd Annual Veteran Car Tour, and their second attempt at making it to Bristol and back — this time in a 1902 Yale. Did they make it or did they have to push? Will they be joining us again or have they had enough of 100-year-old automobiles?2024-05-1058 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSFrom Building Roads to Driving on Them: A Chat with Good Friend Louis BaroneABS welcomes Louie Barone, a long-time friend of the museum, for a chat about bridges, when things go wrong in the museum, and some differing opinions on the P-word.2024-04-051h 14

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSEuro Plate Porsches Travel to America & Japan Invades: Two Podcasts for the Price of One!For the first time in a month, the ABS boys are finally together in one room, catching up on all that's happened at the Audrain over the winter. Also, we have a bonus interview from a German couple on a long US road trip in two very special Porsches.2024-03-2645 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSNothing But The P-Word! Meet THE Porsche Carrera GT Specialist @repasimotorwerksThe Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.2024-02-2751 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSMeet Mr. Motorcars: Purveyor of Rare Porsches — Ryan FriedmanThe ABS boys pack up their gear and head to Long Island to meet the team at Ryan Friedman Motorcars. If you're a fan of Porsche, Ferrari, or even Mercedes and you have an Instagram account, you've probably seen one of the stunning examples they have had up for sale. Join ABS as they learn what goes into acquiring these rare birds, pairing them up with the right buyer, and taking risks in the name of listening to your car enthusiast heart. 2024-02-061h 10

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIndy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal Makes a Podcast Pitstop!Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.2024-01-2039 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe Ultimate 4 Car Garage, Everywhere We'll Be in 2024, & Ruf AutomobileThe boys spill the beans about their plans for 2024 and all of the events Audrain will be attending, answer some viewer questions, and choose their ultimate 4-car garage.2024-01-051h 02

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSReal Driving, Real Life, Hot Rods & Hot Vloggers with Tedward | @TedwardDrivesIt's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.2023-12-191h 11

Cars Yeah2435: Antonio MelegariAntonio Melegari is the Media Production Manager at Audrain Automobile Museum & Collections. In 2018 he started volunteering at the Audrain Automobile Museum and quickly became an intern and was hired full time in 2020. His first task was to start the Audrain Museum Network YouTube channel. He now runs the film department that creates 2 to 3 long form videos a week that get posted on the network inspiring 45,000 subscribers. Antonio was born in Brescia, Italy and moved to the US with his family at a young age. 2023-12-0538 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSCaptain Crankshaft Talks Turbos, Trends, and His Safari 911! Two local guys with an international following, Jackson and Will from Captain Crankshaft join us for this week's podcast! Check out their channel to see the hard work they put into their cars and the fun they have in the process! 2023-12-011h 08

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIf You Love Classic Cars — Donald Osborne & ABS Discuss the Man Behind the Bow TieIt’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for. We finally sit down with Donald Osborne, automotive enthusiast and valuation expert, guest star ot Jay Leno’s Garage, and host of the Audrain Museum Network! Join ABS and get to know the man behind the bowtie!2023-11-081h 05

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSWhat It Takes to Run a Concours d'EleganceTake a glimpse of what it's like to organize a week's worth of world-class automobile events. While they're goofballs on camera, Antonio, Ben, and Sean are integral to the success of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motorweek.2023-10-2550 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSNicole Johnson: Queen of Offroad, Monster Jam Pro, Thrill Seeker, & Lover of Unique AutosThe coolest person we know? Nicole Johnson of @NicoleJohnsonsDetour stops by to see what the Audrain Newport Concours is all about and share some amazing stories of her time as an offroad racer, Monster Jam driver, and host of a ridiculously cool, automotive YouTube series!2023-10-111h 02

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSQUICK UPDATE! The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is in Full Swing!Take a peek behind the scenes of our biggest event of the year, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. With over 40 free and ticketed events spread over five days, there's surely an event for you!2023-09-2725 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSRebuilding a Wrecked 911 GT3, Leasing vs. Buying, BMWs, and Trending on TikTok with @alecsgarage Alec's Garage stops by, Sean steps out to fly kites, Antonio has regrets about Bitcoin and Ethereum, and Ben reminisces his Basketball glory days. 2023-09-131h 03

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSCar Spotting in Pebble Beach, Patek Philippe, Porsche, and Pagani's Ugly Steering WheelsFresh from their trip to Pebble Beach, Antonio and Ben recap Car Week. Sean tells tales of the cars & coffee event that they missed. Steve and Antonio attempt to continue their debate about ugly steering wheels, but are derailed by Škoda Sam and Ben Taradash fawning over Citroëns. 2023-08-3151 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSF1 Stars Take On The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sam Gets a ŠkodaSean tells tales of his adventures across the pond at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the Audrain Automobile Museum ran the legendary 1988 McLaren MP4/4 up the hill, Antonio poses hypothetical questions, and Sam shares his new purchase with the boys!2023-08-0934 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSDavid Swift — Jay Leno's Left-Hand and Producer ExtraordinaireThe ABS boys stop into quite possibly the most famous garage in the world to visit our friend David Swift. He's the man behind the cam of Jay Leno's Garage, Co-Producer of Audrain Mansions & Motorcars, a new dad, a freshly-licensed pilot, and all-around great human being.2023-07-2656 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSRuffian Cars — Chris Ashton's Journey from Video Games to Custom Car BuilderThe ABS boys look a little different.... Sean steps out so Steve can sit down with his idol, Chris Ashton — video game designer turned custom car builder.2023-07-1249 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSSitting Down with The Smoking Tire — Matt FarahABS visits The Smoking Tire, Matt Farah! He lends @TheSmokingTirePodcast studio to the boys, so they can talk first cars, dream cars, accidents, and algorithms.2023-06-2854 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSA Word with the Urban Outlaw — Magnus WalkerThe ABS crew visits the garage of famed fashion designer, car collector, and Porsche customizer Magnus Walker. They chat about the automotive community, his outlaw lifestyle, and of course... the "P" word. 2023-06-0848 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSVeteran Car Tour Recap with Evan IdeThe ABS boys sit down with Bonhams Motoring Senior Specialist and owner of HVS Evan Ide where they talk about what makes veteran cars so special.2023-05-2448 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSABS Reimagined by SingerThe ABS boys visit the Singer workshop in Los Angeles. After they pick their jaws up off the floor, they are joined by Singer Vehicle Design Interior Production Manager Tim Kortebein!2023-05-1033 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSGoodwood, Hollywood, and the Season Ahead!The boys reminisce about the past month at the Audrain. They have been around the world, from Hollywood to Goodwood!2023-04-2635 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSRod Emory: Creator of the Outlaw Porsche and Family ManThe boys stop by the shop of legendary custom Porsche 356 builder, Rod Emory. They discuss passion, craftsmanship, the devil in the details, being the first to rise, and the truth about working with family.2023-04-1249 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSBruce Meyer: Beverly Hills-Based Car Collector and Petersen Automotive Museum ChairmanIn this special episode of In The Drivers' Seat With ABS the boys head to LA to speak with legendary car collector and Chairman of The Petersen Museum, Bruce Meyer.2023-03-2949 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSCannonball Record Holder Doug Tabbutt Joins the ABS Crew!The fastest man from coast to coast shares stories about his travels, as well as a riveting tale about lobster rolls.2023-03-0838 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSChatting about Disney • Pixar's Cars with Jay WardThe boys dive deep into the world of Cars with its creative director, Jay Ward!2023-02-2440 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSFrom Dakar to Nascar!The boys talk current events in the car market, racing, and even planes?2023-02-0839 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSBuilding our Dream Cars — NO PORSCHES ALLOWEDThe boys talk about current events in the car world and build their dream cars, and as an added challenge, the guys aren't allowed to mention Porsche.2023-01-2547 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThings to Come and Those to HonorThis season at the Audrain there's a lot of exciting things in store for YOU, and we can't wait! However, as we look forward to the new year, we remember those who will, sadly, not be joining us. Ken and Chris will be sorely missed, but we hope to honor them within our community through our various events. Our collective heart at Audrain goes out to their loved ones, and we thank them for sharing their joy and passion with us and the automotive world.2023-01-1142 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSJay Leno Visits!The ABS boys welcome Jay Leno as they discuss getting people involved in the car community, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, and fun anecdotes!2022-12-2846 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSOut with the New, In with the Old!2022 is packing up and moving out, and so are the “Youngtimers”! The boys jump in the driver’s seat of some of their favorites from the previous exhibition “Collecting Moving Forward” and prepare to usher in the new year with our latest showing “Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering”! Hear about some of their most memorable moments from the museum changeover, 2022 season, and what’s at the tippity-top of their Christmas lists. Perhaps Santa will be dropping off a GT3 RS... or two. We’ll just have to wait and see! No matter what you celebrate, Happy Holidays from the ABS boys and all o...2022-12-141h 00

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe Only Safe Way to Put a Porsche 911 into the WallAntonio, Ben, and Sean try their hand at the racing simulators in the Audrain gallery. The ABS crew invites you to try to beat their times when you come visit the Audrain Automobile Museum, or sign up for an Audrain Motorsport track day for a taste of the real thing!2022-11-3026 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSVehicle Virgins Visits the ABS Crew!Parker Nirenstein from Vehicle Virgins joins the boys in another episode of In the Drivers' Seat with ABS. Parker talks about his time here in Newport, RI driving various Porsches as well as attending the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week.2022-11-1036 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS Shmee150 Visits The ABS Guys!Shmee tells the boys about his long, interesting, and successful career making YouTube videos about the world's greatest supercars, as well as some great stories about his many adventures!2022-10-2637 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSAudrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Recap: ABS PodcastAntonio, Ben, and Sean share their experiences during the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. It was a whirlwind of a week full of highs and lows, beautiful cars in a stunning setting. Hear the boys' behind-the-scenes stories about putting on a world-class event! 2022-10-1241 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe MIATA Is The BEST Car In Our Museum: S1 Ep 9Many great things are happening in the world of Audrain! Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about the recent exhibition changeover, as well as the upcoming Audrain Youngtimers and the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week. The ABS gang try another round of guessing the car by the engine sound.2022-09-2839 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSABS Goes to PEBBLE BEACH!A and B head to Car Week 2022! Listen as the boys recount stories of the incredible cars, people and experiences they had in Monterrey. Along with helping the Audrain team represent three cars on the concours field, the boys headed over to Laguna Seca for some vintage racing and late night car spotting in Carmel!2022-09-0732 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSThe FUTURE of the Car Market!The car market is filled with turbulent times — highs and lows. What's "in"? What's "out"?In this episode of 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS', the guys talk about where they think the future of the car market is headed. What modern cars are going to become collector cars down the road? How do the Audrain Collections keep moving forward in their collecting goals? Are 944s the next best classic?Find out on this week's episode of 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS'!Episode 7: The Future of the Market 2022-08-2444 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 6: YoungtimersWe have a new 'S' in our midst! Steve fills in for Sean as they talk about Audrain Youngtimers. The conversation covers everything from Saabs to Silvias, Foxbodies to Ferraris. Who was the best-dressed? We hear rad stories from the judges of the event as well as a participant.2022-08-1039 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Season 1 Episode 5: Restomods and Alternative FuelsIn this episode, the boys talk restomods. Singer? Emory? ALTERNATIVE FUELS??? Jump 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS' and join us on this ride. Laughs and good times are guaranteed! 2022-07-2733 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E4: Track Talk with Pikes Peak Record Holder David DonohueIn this episode, championship race car driver David Donohue hops In The Drivers' Seat with ABS! David is an accomplished driver with wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Le Mans, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb!The ABS guys swap stories as they try to compare to David's established racing career.Jump in the passenger seat and join in!2022-07-1337 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 3: Our First Guest!We've got a guest! In this episode, Audrain gets a glimpse into Hollywood and recall some of the most unique vehicles at Audrain Cars and Coffee. The boys also play a game. Who can guess that engine sound?2022-06-2948 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E2: MOVIN' ON OUT! Say Goodbye to SupercarsMOVIN' ON OUT!The super cars have left the building!In this episode, Audrain has emptied the museum from the 'What's the SUPER in Super Car' exhibition, so ABS took the cars to stretch their legs around the city of Newport!Join us in this episode to hear their thoughts on cars like the McLaren 620R, Mercedes Benz GT Black Series, Porsche 918 Spyder, Ferrari Enzo, and more!2022-06-1035 min

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABSIn The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E1: Join us In The Drivers’ Seat!Welcome to the first episode of In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In our inaugural episode, Antonio, Ben, and Sean (ABS), discuss their involvement as the younger members of the Audrain Automobile Museum team. Tune in to hear more about unique behind the scenes moments, car talk, and find out about Audrain CEO Donald Osborne’s new supercar! 2022-05-1842 min