Meet the Bid Nerds: Your Auction Experts

Passionate, experienced, and a little obsessed with cars—John and Michael deliver a happy ending for every auction.

About Us

Bid Nerds is powered by John Polnik and Michael Deeb, two automotive veterans with a knack for auctions and a love for enthusiast cars.

John Polnik: With 30 years as a creative director for auto agencies, John’s also a filmmaker for Porsche North America’s Luftgekühlt and Porsche Classic projects. His eye for detail crafts listings that pop.

Michael Deeb: A former dealership owner and manager of North America’s first Porsche Classic Partner, Michael pioneered online auctions at Stratus and Hagerty Marketplace. He knows what makes bidders click.

For over three years, they’ve hosted Bid Nerds Live on YouTube every Wednesday and Sunday, 6:30-7:30 PM PST. The podcast is a fun, expert dive into top cars and listings, where they analyze auctions, predict hammer prices, and share bold opinions on everything from ‘80s icons to modern classics. With insider stories and a passion for the game, they’re the nerds you want in your corner for a happy auction ending.