A Subaru-themed podcast that shares the stories and experiences of Subie enthusiasts and business owners in the Subaru community.

Whether an overland enthusiast, a street tuner, or a mall crawler, the Subie & YOU! Podcast has something for all Subie fans! The Podcast has become a great resource for newbies and seasoned Subaru owners alike. Come check out the Subie & YOU! Podcast and see what all the buzz is about.

Not only am I the man behind the mic, but I’m also out there with the rest of you, exploring, enjoying my Subie, connecting with others, and loving this community!

  • Out on some trails in Colorado!

    Juan and Chris hosted some trail runs while my kids and I were out in Colorado on vacation.

  • The man behind the mic!

    I started this podcast for all of you! Which is why it is the Subie & YOU! Podcast. We get to hear all of your stories, whether you are someone in the community enjoying your Subie or a brand that makes products we all love and use. We’v’e got something for everyone here on the Subie & YOU! Podcast!

  • A cool bridge in Arkansas!

    I went to Arkansas with my son to visit my daughter and my son took this awesome pic of Pearl on this cool bridge we found.

See what people are saying about the Podcast!!

  • Maybe I need one now!!!!

    “Loved listening to Rafael and Jenn! Very pleasant to listen to them, and I feel like I learned a LOT. I don’t have a Crosstrek but kinda thinking now I need one! LoL Kidding-Not Kidding!”

    Kelli (Love of my live <3 )

  • Thanks for sharing my story!

    “Rafael is a super passionate individual who had the genius idea of doing a Subaru-themed podcast to celebrate community members and share their stories. I was extremely humbled to be his very first guest, which he made me feel extremely comfortable, and it was like chatting with an old friend. I so enjoyed the experience and hope that others want to share their stories as well. I can’t wait to tune in for more episodes because this is an amazing podcast!!!”

    Jenn, owner of Accentrek Designs

  • Perfect Podcast for Subaru Owners

    “Host Rafael sits down with Subaru owners to discuss their Subaru vehicles, their builds, and what they love about the Subaru community.

    This is a must listen for anyone who owns a Subaru or is considering a Subaru for their family. Whether you’re a fan of hitting the trails on some soft roads or prefer to overland in your Subaru, this podcast helps you connect with other Subaru enthusiasts and learn about their adventures in a Subaru.

    The Subie & YOU! Podcast just doesn’t stick to the trails and overlanding crowd, as the passion of some of the guests is speed. Rafael discusses racing, both on dirt and tarmac, with his WRX and WRX STI owners. If you’re considering getting into racing in your Subaru, this is the perfect staring place.

    Podcast episodes are released weekly on Mondays and there are some “bonus” episodes snuck in every now and then. So sit back and enjoy the “Tales from the Dirt, Gravel, and Tarmac Trails” with Rafael and his guests.”

    Jay, @audiophyl

  • Rafael blends the everyday owner and the aftermarket community effortlessly!

    I first discovered the Subie and You! Podcast when one of my good friend’s episode aired.

    I occupy a unique space in that I am a small business owner and an automotive enthusiast / Subaru owner. One of my companies, MeLe Design Firm, has a fair stake in the Subaru aftermarket realm. Up until this podcast, no one was really highlighting the challenges of owning a small business in this arena.

    After listening to the episode with the owner of Primitive Racing, and naturally successive episodes, I became hooked. Rafael is so genuine and a true Subaru nut. His passion blends the everyday owner and the aftermarket community effortlessly.

    I was given the opportunity to be on the podcast and it was an amazing experience. Trying to start a small business, let alone keep one up and operational in these economic times, you often find yourself in survival mode. There is not much time to reflect on the memories made during the process. But I had a moment to slow down and reflect during my episode.

    At the conclusion of it I felt so strongly that we had to get more involved with Rafael’s project. We became the first company to officially sponsor him and we have remained close ever since.

    Mitch Meadows, @meledesignfirm & @_melemedia

  • Great Podcast for Subaru Community

    “I love this podcast. He interviews people in the community and lets them talk about their build and why. Listeners get to enjoy different perspectives and different builds and even hear from companies that make mods for our cars. I enjoy listening to it so much I came over from Spotify just to rate and review it here (Apple Podcast). It make me enjoy Monday mornings now. If you’re in the Subaru community, I can’t recommend this podcast enough.”

    Bradley Cole, @hoth_trek

  • Educational Insight Into Business

    “I typically listen to podcasts where I can hear insight from businesses and entrepreneurs. The Subaru aftermarket business community is not usually showcased in other corners that I am in. Thank you Rafael for bringing this opportunity for us to connect and hear personal testimonies from within our culture.”

    Erik, @the_real_grassy / @darkmatterxllc

  • Great info for Subaru owners.

    “I’ve enjoyed this podcast since the first episode and not only am I learning new things myself, but also truly enjoy getting to know the stories behind many of the Subaru builds I follow and interact with on social media.”

    Jon, @starcow_nation

  • Subie Life

    “We really appreciate what this podcast has brought to the Subie community!! We love listening to all the different people, what they have to say about how their Subaru has brought them so much joy and happiness, and how they all have different ways of making their rig to their own style!!! Thanks man for doing a great podcast!!!”

    Jonny and Colleen
    @jack4ster
    @kuehlkuest