Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #4


Podcast #4: “How to Import an Aircooled VW from the USA”

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  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast - Episode #4: “How to Import an Aircooled VW from the USA”. Release date Wednesday 28th March 2007
  • How to Import an Aircooled VW from the US

    Summary:


  • 00:21>01:44: Patrick introduces today’s podcast and also news of our new shipping tariffs.
  • 01:45>20.26: We interview Stephen Shores of Kingstown Shipping and get a step-by-step guide in terms of how to go about importing an aircooled VW from the USA
  • 21:00>26:12: Patrick at Netherlands based Kieft en Klok explains how the Company can source aircooled VWs from overseas.
  • 26:12>26:51: Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast Disclaimer
  • Music:
    “Sea” – courtesy of Meh

    About the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast

  • FEEDBACK !!!! If you’ve got an interesting story to tell and would like to be interviewed or would just like to offer some feedback on anything you’ve heard in the podcast, drop us a line podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @)

    Or alternatively, call us on our internet phone number and leave us a voicemail which we can play on the next podcast!

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    Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #3


    Podcast #3: “VW Camper Van Interiors”

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  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast - Episode #3: VW Camper Van Interiors. Release date Wednesday 14th March 2007
  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #3

    Summary:


  • 00:11>01:37: Patrick introduces today’s podcast and also news of our new shipping tariffs which will appear on our website within the next couple of days. Also, a reminder about the competition we are running to win a copy of the books featured in the podcast (see below) as well as a reminder about the YouTube video “trailer” for this podcast “VW Camper Van Interiors” which is composed of photos and video content provided by the podcast contributors.
  • 01:46>17:35: We interview author David Eccles about two of his books -
    "VW Camper - The Inside Story" and "Campervan Crazy" and talk about the early origins of VW camping conversions with a special focus on Westfalia and the landmark SO23. Also, an exploration of some of the many creative interior design ideas as featured in ‘Campervan Crazy‘.

    Dave Eccles is also editor of Volkswagen Camper and Commercial magazine. Click here to subscribe to the magazine or here to download the digital version

  • 17:45>28:54: Jon Freemantle of Calypso Campers goes through the entire process of refurbishment - whether partial or full - and explains how it is possible to personalise individual features.
  • 29:21>29:49: Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast Disclaimer
  • Music:
    “Coming Home” – courtesy of Bryan Howard

    ! Competition !
    We have a copy of both “VW Camper - The Inside Story” and “Campervan Crazy” to give away.
    To be in with a chance to win, answer the following questions.

    To win a copy of “VW Camper - The Inside Story”, answer this question>
    In what year did Westfalia introduce The Camping Box?

    To win a copy of “Campervan Crazy”, answer this question>
    Which magazine is David Eccles the editor of?

    All answers are revealed during the podcast itself!
    Send your answers to podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @) as well as your name.
    You must be a subscriber to our Aircooled VW Newsletter to enter (*enter your email address in the box marked ‘Aircooled VW Newsletter’ here to subscribe to our newsletter which will offer weekly discounts and special offers). Closing date for entries is Saturday March 24th.

    ! Book Special Offer !
    Campervan Crazy by David and Cee Eccles £16.99 published by Kyle Cathie
    Special offer offer price of £14.00 (inc p&p) is available by calling 01903 828 503 and quoting KC/CC/FM (UK mainland only)

    About the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast

  • FEEDBACK !!!! If you’ve got an interesting story to tell and would like to be interviewed or would just like to offer some feedback on anything you’ve heard in the podcast, drop us a line podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @)

    Or alternatively, call us on our internet phone number and leave us a voicemail which we can play on the next podcast!

  • To find out more about the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast click here (’Podcast FAQs’).
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    Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #2


    Podcast #2: “Working Aircooled Volkswagens”

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  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast - Episode #2: Working Aircooled Volkswagens. Release date Wednesday 28th February 2007
  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #2

    Summary:

  • 00:13>01:50: Patrick introduces today’s podcast and also news of our new eBay shop to be launched within the next couple of days. Also, a reminder about the YouTube video “trailer” for this podcast “Working Aircooled Volkswagens” which is composed of photos and video content provided by the podcast contributors.
  • 01:50>06:38: We interview the Rev. Simon Lockett about his use of a Type 2, aka ‘Rolling Rev’, in the Ray Valley Benefice (Diocese of Oxford)
  • 06:52>13:32: Benny Littlejohn of the Oxfam Youth Programme explains how and why they use a Type 2 at music festivals throughout the UK with the aim of promoting poverty awareness.
  • 13:45>20:03: Tim Sherburne of St Albans, Herts based florists and art gallery Bloom St Albans tells us why he decided to give a bus, formerly bearing the legend of ‘pornstar’, a second chance in life as a dedicated delivery van.
  • 20:22>30:14: We speak with Sam Lewis and Ashton Mayne of Albourne Partners, the Hedge fund advisory firm which organised the hedge fund networking event Hedgestock in 2006, to find out why they used aircooled VWs in this way…..We also mention the competition being run to win copies of the album ‘Through the Solar Waves’ (see below for details of how to enter)
  • 31:29>32:00: Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast Disclaimer
  • Music:
    “Only You For Me” – courtesy of Alphaspin

  • If you like what you hear, visit Alphaspin’s Myspace page where you’ll find info about the band and their album “Through the Solar Waves” which is available for purchase or download at iTunes.
  • The song “Only You For Me” is from the album “Through the Solar Waves”

    ! Competition !
    We have three (3) copies of Alphaspin’s album “Through the Solar Waves” to give away.
    To be in with a chance to win, answer the following question:

    Which band did Alphaspin support at Hedgestock 2006?
    1/The Smiths
    2/The Who
    3/The Clash

    Send your answer (1,2 or 3) to podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @) as well as your name.
    You must be a subscriber to our Aircooled VW Newsletter to enter (*enter your email address in the box marked ‘Aircooled VW Newsletter’ here to subscribe to our newsletter which will offer weekly discounts and special offers). Closing date for entries is Saturday March 10th.

    About the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast

  • FEEDBACK !!!! If you’ve got an interesting story to tell and would like to be interviewed or would just like to offer some feedback on anything you’ve heard in the podcast, drop us a line podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @)

    Or alternatively, call us on our internet phone number and leave us a voicemail which we can play on the next podcast!

  • To find out more about the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast click here (’Podcast FAQs’).
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    Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #1


    Podcast #1: “Aircooled Volkswagen Weddings”

    SHOW NOTES

  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast - Episode #1: Aircooled Volkswagen Weddings. Release date Wednesday 14th February 2007 (Valentine’s Day)
  • Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast #1

    Summary:

  • 00:14>02:51: We explain what this podcast series is about, what themes and issues it will cover over the course of Spring/Summer 07 and when it will be going out.
  • 02:52>04:23: Introduction of this week’s podcast (#1) and a reminder about the YouTube video “trailer” we created which is composed of photos provided by the interviewees to illustrate their work.
  • 04:24>09:26: We get the lowdown from Janis MacLean in Inverness and Natasha Honan in Los Angeles, both of wedding planning agency Highland Country Weddings who give us their top tips for creating a successful wedding.
  • 09:47>14:18: Gaynor Collingwood of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire based CakesUnlimited explains how it is possible to create an entirely VW themed wedding cake and the latest techniques for creating detailed and personalised cake models.
  • 14:34>18:32: Maryann Warner of Handmade Cards by Maryann talks us through some of the possibilities that exist for creating a variety of wedding stationery expertly personalised to match your own aircooled Volkswagen and the steps you need to take if this is something you intend to do.
  • 18:52>24:26: Clare Brookes and Michelle Orton of Midlands based Beetle Drive (UK) Ltd tackle prospective bride and groom FAQs in terms of what you need to know if you want to hire a VW as a wedding car as well as revealing why their fleet of aircooled VWs have such flamboyant names…..
  • 25:45>30:53: Rev. Marnie Olsen of Phoenix, Arizona, USA AZ Wedding Ceremonies Your Way explains why she decided to offer Volkswagen themed wedding ceremonies and how she and her husband built the “Volkswagen Chapel”…..We also speak with two couples - Marcia and Jay and Karen and Brett - who tell us why they chose to renew their vows at the Jerome Jamboree (2006), organized by the Arizona Bus Club
  • 31:06>32:52: Marcia and Jay and also 39:06>39:29
  • 33:25>38:45: Karen and Brett and also 39:33>40:11
  • 40:27>40:47: See you (hopefully!) on Wednesday February 28th 07 for Podcast #2
  • 41:18>41:37: Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Disclaimer
  • Music:
    “Let’s Talk About Love” – courtesy of Canadian singer-songwriter Dahlia Wakefield

  • If you like what you hear, visit Dahlia’s website where you’ll find info as to where her album is available for purchase or download Also, check out Dahlia’s myspace page
  • The song “Let’s Talk About Love” is from the album “Close To Home” (DW002) Lyrics by Dahlia Wakefield & Tina Koski. Music by Dahlia Wakefield & Greg Johnston

    About the Follettmotors Aircooled Volkswagen Podcast

  • FEEDBACK !!!! If you’ve got an interesting story to tell and would like to be interviewed or would just like to offer some feedback on anything you’ve heard in the podcast, drop us a line podcast AT follettmotors.com (*replace the AT with @)

    Or alternatively, call us on our internet phone number and leave us a voicemail which we can play on the next podcast! This is the number to dial if you are in the UK and want to leave a voicemail: 0207 193 6046 . If you are outside the UK this is +44 207 193 6046 (*Please note that this number is completely different from our ‘normal’ work landline tel no)
    Calls are charged at low cost – for example, the rate for a call from , for example, the US costs 0.024 cents per minute; similarly, calls from the UK cost 0.010p per minute.

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    Interview with Cartakeback.com

    Posted on February 6th, 2007 in Environmental Driving, Podcasts, Environmental Driving, Audi, Volkswagen, Follett by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlog

    Interview with www.cartakeback.com

    Interview Summary

  • 00:00 - 00:10 - Intro Music: “Grace” – courtesy of James Harris. If you like this music, you can listen to more from James Harris here
  • 00:11 - 04:59 - We interview Jenny Tromans at www.cartakeback.com to find out more about the End of Life Vehicle Directive and the process of car dismantling and recycling.
  • Subscribe to this podcast on the following:

  • Feeding BritCaster.com
  • My Odeo Channel (odeo/8bb86e4bac1ce3a6)

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