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Rennthusiast Radio

Rennthusiast Radio is a down-to-earth Porsche podcast filled with straight talk for everyday Porsche enthusiasts. Hosts Will and Derek are here to share their successes and mistakes in the relentless obsession with owning and experiencing these captivating cars.Join them for a weekly journey through the world of Porsche ownership. Whether it’s from our own very tangible, hands-on ownership experiences or from the viewpoints of our guests – people who you want to hear from about the hobby – each

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57:49

911 or Boxster for Your First Porsche?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/12/30

This week, you get a holiday revisit of one of our most requested topics. Should your first Porsche be a 911 or a Boxster? Before the episode starts, Derek shares a few updates from the road, plus a straight take on winter driving. If you own the car you love, do not park it for months and stare at it. Pick the right day, set the car up right, drive it, then rinse the salt off.Questions? Email Derek at 11afternine@gmail.comWatch Will’s channel: Rennthusiast on YouTubeWatch Derek’s channel:

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1:01:17

Nathan Merz - What’s Hot And What’s Dead In The...

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2025/12/23

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 market is actually doing going into 2026. Nathan has been around more Porsches than most of us will see in a lifetime. He’s also one of the few people who will tell you the truth even if it hurts your feelings.What we cover: We start with the mistakes that kill Porsche ownership for first

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49:25

Do Special Porsche Colors Really Increase Happiness...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/12/16

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, one of the rarest and most emotional Porsche colors ever produced.This episode covers:• Why certain Porsche colors make owners happier long term• How color can affect resale value without turning cars into garage art• Moonstone’s origin story and why it failed when new• Why social

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35:35

Your Porsche Holiday Gift Guide

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/12/09

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 significant other to buy, and Porsche upgrades you should unapologetically buy for yourself. Using real numbers and real experiences, they walk through everything from cheap stocking stuffers to serious driver-focused mods, all with a hard cap around that $1,500 mark.If you are a Porsche owner,

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49:14

Why the Porsche Market is Broken

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/12/02

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 Will talk through why the hunt feels exhausting, what’s changed, and how real buyers are struggling in today’s Porsche world.If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe on our YouTube channel.Check out Will’s videos at Rennthusiast.Watch Derek’s reviews and stories at ElevenAfterNine.And

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46:51

Real Porsche Drivers Choose the Base, Not the S?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/11/25

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. If you have ever heard “you only buy a base because you can’t afford an S,” you will want to hear this.In this episode you’ll hear: – Why Porsche created base and S trims in the first place – How the split goes all the way back to early 356 and long-hood 911s – Real differences in

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50:11

Upgrade Guide for a Driver Focused Porsche

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/11/18

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 ones that do nothing, and the traps new owners fall into when they start buying parts before they even drive the car.You will hear what actually improves feel, control, and confidence across multiple generations of 911, Boxster, and Cayman. No hype, no wasted money, just real

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44:34

Coupe vs Targa vs Cabriolet: Which Porsche 911 Is Best?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/11/12

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, while Derek argues for the open-top experience. Together they cover:How each 911 body style drives across generationsCommon failure points and maintenance costsWhy coupes always seem to hold more valueThe truth about leaky Targas and flexy CabsWhich models are the best buys todayYou’ll

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38:33

Can You Trust an Old 911? Fire Risk, Winter Storage,...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/11/04

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 under $100K. In this episode:Can you trust an air-cooled 911 to take your kid on a road trip — or are you asking for trouble?Do you really need a fire extinguisher in the car? What actually causes those classic Porsche fires?The right way to store your 911 for winter (battery

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50:51

The Carrera T: Brilliant Driver’s Car or Overhyped...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/10/28

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 and just dropped a full review on his channel, ElevenAfterNine, comparing the modern T to his 1972 911 T.Is the Carrera T a genuine driver’s car built for purists, or a marketing exercise in nostalgia? We dig into:- Will’s real-world ownership experience—why it didn’t live up to the

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56:43

The Smoking Tire’s Zack Klapman on Overhyped Porsches...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/10/20

This week onRennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will sit down withZack Klapman— co-host ofThe Smoking Tireand creator of the new automotive game showDriver’s Test— for a deep, candid, and hilarious conversation aboutPorsche ownership, hype culture, and what makes a real driver’s car.Zack doesn’t hold back — from why theGT3 might be overhypedto which Porsches are stillundervalued under $100K, and whyG-bodies and 964smight not be worth today’s money.The guys also dive into:- The 912’s surprising charm (and

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35:05

Luftgekühlt 11 Was Stunning—But We Found The Best...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/10/14

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 backroads aren’t just good…they might be the best he’s ever driven. We unpack what makes rally culture so addictive (trust, pace, and driving), the difference between “owners” and “drivers,” and the moment a patina-rich 356 and a scruffy 912 stole the show from million-dollar icons.Then

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41:10

Why You’ll Never Really Make Money on a Porsche (And...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/10/07

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 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway, it was two days of incredible driving followed by the most artfully curated Porsche event on the planet — courtesy of Patrick Long and Jeff Zwart at the historic Lucky Strike factory.In the intro, Derek gives a full recap of the week: Then we roll into

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46:50

Buying a Porsche Is Fun. Selling… Not So Much. How to...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/09/30

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 car for sale, to pricing it correctly, to knowing whether PCA classifieds, Rennlist, Bring a Trailer, or Cars & Bids is the right platform—we’ve got you covered.We’ll share the mistakes we’ve seen sellers make (“testing the waters,” anyone?), how to present your Porsche with

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38:57

Does Porsche Mileage Matter? Garage Queens vs Road...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/09/23

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 loved and used? We break down the psychology behind Porsche odometers, why some owners obsess over the 20k, 80k, and 100k milestones, and how value, condition, and maintenance all play into the equation.We also talk about: -Why some Porsches gain romance at 200k+ miles -The concept of

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34:54

DEBATE! 997 vs 991: Which Porsche 911 is truly better?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/09/16

997.2 vs 991.2 — which Porsche 911 is truly better?In this episode ofRennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will put two modern Porsche icons head-to-head: the2009–2012 997.2 Carrera Sand the2016–2019 991.2 Carrera S. We dig into the specs, the ownership realities, and most importantly, what it feels like behind the wheel.From size and weight to steering feel, NA vs turbo power delivery, interior design, and daily livability, this is the deep-dive debate enthusiasts have been waiting for. And just when you

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38:32

Is A Macan GTS A Better Alternative Than A 911?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/09/09

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 excitement, character, and sense of occasion we usually expect from a 911?Will shares the full story of his new Chalk/Bordeaux Macan GTS — from almost buying the wrong CPO example to landing the perfect spec — and explains why this Porsche hot hatch might just be the smartest buy in the

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39:41

Stock vs. Reimagined: Better or Too Much?

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/09/02

Stock vs. Reimagined: When Mods Make (and Break) a PorscheIn this week’s episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will dive deep into the world of Porsche modifications. From legendary reimaginings like Singer, Ruf, and Gunther Werks to hardcore engine builds from DeMan Motorsports, we ask the big question: do these mods actually make a Porsche better—or do they break what made it great in the first place?We share our own experiences with over-modding, un-modding, and living with cars that have been

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47:26

The Porsche Mods That Actually Matter (Best Bang for...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/08/26

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 Porsche modifications that truly make a difference in performance, drivability, and even resale value.Before jumping in, Derek shares updates from both YouTube channels:Will’s latest video on upgrading the exhaust of his Guards Red 997.2 with a Darren Pfister system from FD

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39:31

Porsche Options Face-Off: What’s Genius and What’s a...

Rennthusiast Radio ·

2025/08/19

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 systems and rear-wheel steering to glass sunroofs, convertibles, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), we debate whether these options enhance the Porsche experience or just drain your wallet.We also dive into hot-button extras like Sport Chrono, PCCB carbon brakes, and more —

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