Rennthusiast Radio

Nathan Merz is back on Rennthusiast Radio with Derek and Will. If you buy, sell, or even daydream about Porsches, this one is for you. We talk ownership reality, what people get wrong before they buy, and what the...

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek sit down with Justin Roeser, a filmmaker, writer, and one of the most respected voices in Porsche color history. Justin is best known for his work around Moonstone...

Tis the season to buy Porsche stuff and feel good about it. In this Rennthusiast Radio holiday episode, Will and Derek break down your Porsche Christmas list into two clear buckets: Porsche gifts you want your...

The Porsche market feels broken right now. Prices are out of sync, good cars are scarce, sellers are glued to Bring a Trailer numbers, and honest driver-grade examples have all but vanished. In this episode, Derek and...

Thinking about a Porsche and stuck between a base car and an S badge? This episode is for you. Will and Derek break down what actually separates Porsche base models from S models, going past forum noise and badge ego...

You bought a Porsche because you want a car that feels alive on the road. This episode gives you a simple plan to turn that car into a true driver focused machine. Will and Derek break down the upgrades that matter, the...

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will dive into one of the longest-running debates in Porsche ownership: Coupe vs. Targa vs. Cabriolet. Will is a lifelong coupe guy who’s suddenly catching Targa fever...

This week, Will and Derek dig into YOUR questions in our first-ever listener Q&A episode — covering everything from whether you can actually trust an old 911 on a long trip… to which air-cooled 911 is the smartest buy...

In this week’s episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek go head-to-head on the 992.1 Carrera T. Will actually owned one—specced it, drove it, and sold it after only a few thousand miles. Derek’s driven several 992s...

This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will sit down with Zack Klapman — co-host of The Smoking Tire and creator of the new automotive game show Driver’s Test — for a deep, candid, and hilarious conversation about...

We went to North Carolina for a few days of rallying, then rolled into Durham for Luftgekühlt 11—and it completely changed our perspectives. Derek opens with a public apology to Will: the Blue Ridge and Blowing Rock...

Will and Derek just got back from rallying through the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains before spending the weekend at Luftgekühlt 11 in Durham, North Carolina. From secret back-road routes around Blowing Rock to running...

Buying a Porsche is the fun part—selling it? Not so much. In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will break down the right way to sell your Porsche without wasting time, money, or sanity. From prepping your...

How much does mileage really matter on a Porsche? This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will dig into the age-old debate: Are you better off with a low-mileage “garage queen” or a high-mileage “driver” that’s been...

997.2 vs 991.2 — which Porsche 911 is truly better? In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will put two modern Porsche icons head-to-head: the 2009–2012 997.2 Carrera S and the 2016–2019 991.2 Carrera S. We...

Is the Porsche Macan GTS a better alternative than a 911? In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek dive into Porsche’s best-selling model and ask the big question: can a 2021 Macan GTS deliver the...

Stock vs. Reimagined: When Mods Make (and Break) a Porsche In this week’s episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will dive deep into the world of Porsche modifications. From legendary reimaginings like Singer, Ruf...

This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek flies solo while Will recovers from minor shoulder surgery. To keep the momentum going, we’re pulling one of our most popular episodes from the archives — all about the essential...

What Porsche options are actually worth it — and which ones are total gimmicks? In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek go head-to-head on some of the most controversial Porsche features. From nose lift...

What makes Porsche’s GT cars so addictive? In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will dive deep into the world of Porsche’s most celebrated machines — the GT3, GT4, GT2, and Boxster Spyder — and uncover what...

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, hosts Will and Derek delve into the fascinating world of Porsche colors, discussing how color impacts car value, the importance of condition over color, and the allure of unique...

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will says goodbye to his beloved 2006 Lapis Blue Porsche 987 Boxster. But before it goes, he shares five key lessons from owning what might be Porsche’s most underrated sports car...

In this episode, Will and Derek dive deep into their Porsche ownership experiences—comparing the Cayenne and Macan for daily duty, unpacking Will’s decision to buy a Macan GTS, and exploring what it's really like to...

Thinking of buying a Porsche but worried about mileage? Think again. In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek dives deep into why high-mileage Porsches might just be the best-kept secret in the enthusiast world...

This week, we’re diving back into one of our most controversial episodes — The 8 Worst Mods You Can Make to Your Porsche. Whether you're new to the brand or a seasoned enthusiast, we break down the upgrades that do more...