DashTag: Behind the Story is a podcast about the vehicles that move us and the people behind them.
Each episode starts with the vehicle, what it is, why it matters, and the story behind it, then goes deeper into the human journey behind ownership, creativity, success, and passion. From cars and motorcycles to boats, planes, and lifelong projects, we explore how machines become milestones, memories, and identity.
Hosted by the founders of DashTag, a platform connecting vehicles to their stories, this podcast highlights real people, real machines, and the moments that define them.
If you love cars, motorcycles, planes, boats, and anything that moves then this show is for you.
This is not a normal motorcycle.
Brandon Shutter's Kawasaki Ninja H2 brings supercharged power, wild engineering, and the kind of presence that stops people mid-conversation.
In the latest DashTag: Behind the Story, we sit down with Brandon, CTO of DashTag, to talk about the bike, the story behind it, and why machines like this deserve more than a quick walkaround.
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5 Apr 2026
S01:E07 Josh Fields & his 2024 Audi RS3
On this episode of DashTag: Behind the Story, Josh Fields pulls up with his 2024 Audi RS3 and wastes no time getting into what makes it such a weapon. From performance mods to the unmistakable sound of Audi's legendary 5-cylinder engine, this one is built for people who understand that driving should feel like something.
We also get into the kind of story every car enthusiast has at least one version of, the Cars & Coffee ticket. Equal parts painful and hilarious in hindsight.
But like most great car stories, it doesn't start with the RS3. Josh traces it back to his roots, growing up around his dad and their Plymouth Satellite, where the foundation for his passion was built. That same energy carries through today, shaping not just what he drives, but why he drives it.
If you're into cars with personality, stories with depth, and builds that actually mean something, this episode delivers.
Download DashTag on the Google Play and Apple App Store today and make sure your car's story is preserved.
14 Mar 2026
S01:E06 Randy Bales - Fords, Bonneville Salt Flats & Toyota Priuses
S01:E06 Randy Bales - Fords, Bonneville Salt Flats & Toyota Priuses
On this episode of DashTag Behind The Story, we sit down with the legend himself, Randy Bales, inside the Bales Sport Collective garage.
Randy shares the story behind his impressive collection of Fords, his most unforgettable driving moment while on vacation in Hawaii, and the surprisingly practical reason he keeps buying Toyota Priuses.
From passionate collecting to unforgettable roads, this episode dives into the mindset of a true automotive enthusiast. If you enjoy stories from real car people and the machines that shape their lives, you are going to love this one.
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6 Mar 2026
S01:E05 Phillip Anderson & McLaren MP4-12C
What is it actually like to daily drive a McLaren?
On this episode of Behind the Story, Phillip Anderson joins us to talk about life with his McLaren MP4-12C. Not as a weekend toy. Not as a garage queen. As a car he actually drives.
Phillip shares why the MP4-12C was the McLaren that made the most sense for him, what surprised him about owning a modern supercar, and how the experience compares to what people imagine exotic ownership is like.
But the story gets even better.
He tells the unbelievable moment when he received a speeding warning from a police officer while the car was sitting parked… and stuck in limp mode.
Listen to the full episode and hear Phillip's story.
Subscribe to DashTag for more episodes of Behind the Story, where enthusiasts share the machines that shaped their journey.
21 Feb 2026
S01:E04 Aaron Tilden & Corvette Z06
Season One - Episode 4
Aaron Tilden | From McLaren to Corvette Z06
On this episode:
What makes someone step out of a McLaren and into a Corvette Z06?
In this episode of DashTag: Behind the Story, we sit down with Aaron to talk about his Corvette Z06, the decision to move on from a McLaren, and what ultimately defines passion in the modern performance world.
This conversation goes beyond spec sheets and horsepower numbers. It explores identity, emotion, and the personal moments that shape an enthusiast's garage.
Because at the end of the day, every car has a story. And every enthusiast has a reason.
If you love honest conversations about performance cars, ownership decisions, and the mindset behind the machines, this episode is for you.
Download DashTag on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store today!
6 Feb 2026
S01:E02 Mike Austell on Mercedes-Benz
DashTag: Behind the Story
Every vehicle has a story, and every enthusiast has a reason.
In Season 1, Episode 2 of DashTag: Behind the Story, we sit down with Mike Austell, a lifelong Mercedes enthusiast, to talk about his 2JZ-swapped Mercedes, how passion turns into long-term ownership, and why not to drink while bidding on cars.
DashTag was built to preserve these stories and keep them with the vehicle for life. This podcast is where those stories get a voice.
Listen today!
30 Jan 2026
S01:E01 What Is DashTag? The Story Behind the Platform
Welcome to the first episode of DashTag: Behind the Story.
In this inaugural episode, the DashTag founders explain what DashTag is, why it was built, and how it connects vehicles to their stories and the people behind them. We discuss the gap we kept seeing at car events and meets, and how DashTag creates a direct bridge between the machine and the human story.
Behind the Story begins with the vehicle, then goes deeper into the journey behind it. From cars and motorcycles to boats, planes, and personal builds, this podcast highlights the meaning, milestones, and people connected to the machines they love.
Follow the show for upcoming guest episodes featuring real stories and real machines across automotive and enthusiast culture.
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