Listener sentiment
Listener sentiment for The Avants Podcast is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers consistently describing it as a genuine, unscripted car show that feels like hanging out in the garage with friends rather than listening to a produced program. Hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron are praised for their natural banter, broad automotive knowledge, and willingness to share their own hands-on experiences — from road trips in old cars to weekend mods and real-world troubleshooting — which gives the show an authenticity listeners say sets it apart from more corporate or sponsor-driven automotive podcasts. The Pacific Northwest car culture focus and the range of guests, spanning racing, collecting, and the local enthusiast community, come up as recurring draws, as does the show's blend of on-road and off-road topics appealing to general car enthusiasts. Criticism is essentially absent from the recent ratings; the only mild wish expressed was for a video or live format, and even the lone lower-scoring review contained entirely positive commentary.
Apple4.8 · 15
Summary generated Jul 3, 2026
