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In this week’s episode of ShopTalk—America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show—we sit down with Kurt Peterson from Lil’ Evil Inkorpor8ted and Pete Nowaskey to talk about their Performance Show Series rollin’ into Sturgis. These two are throwin' down a different kind of show—where high-horsepower, purpose-built machines take center stage—and every dime raised goes to benefit the Sacred Mountain Retreat Center. We dig into what they think makes a real performance bike, check out the latest from Professional Monkey, and as always, bring you all the two-wheeled bullshit we can squeeze into one episode. It’s fast, it’s loud, and it’s for a damn good cause. Don’t miss it.

On this week’s episode of *ShopTalk*, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we sit down with Steve Bramanti—the man behind Deadbeat Customs. Known for their no-frills, grassroots style and killer moto gear, Deadbeat Customs has become a staple in the custom motorcycle scene. Get to know Steve as we talk about where he came from, how Deadbeat was born, and where he’s headed next. Whether you’ve been to a Deadbeat Retreat or just rocked the gear, this is your chance to hear the story straight from the source.

This week on ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re diving headfirst into the world of high-speed thrills and rally culture. King of the Baggers racer Max Flinders joins us alongside Mad Monkey Racing’s team owner and Mark Hendrix from Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson to talk about racing, wrenching, and what’s coming next on the track. We’ll also take a quick look back at Born Free 2025, show off a killer Triumph we spotted in Laconia, and Chris unveils his new favorite motorcycle accessory from Motorcycles & Coffee — and trust us, you’re gonna want one. 

This week on ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re shining the spotlight on some badass women in motorcycling who are keeping history alive and blazing trails for the next generation. Episode 313 dives into Pearl’s Jam, a celebration of women riders and builders happening at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We’re joined by industry legends and leaders: Marilyn Stemp, longtime moto-journalist and event organizer, Cris Sommer Simmons, author and trailblazing rider, Heidi Haro, director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, and Olivia Jacobs, one of the young guns carrying the torch forward. These ladies talk shop, share stories from the road, and give us a preview of what to expect at Pearl’s Jam—an event that honors the grit, wrenching skills, and legacy of women in motorcycling. If you're headed to Sturgis, or just give a damn about keeping the culture alive, this episode is for you.

The countdown is on! In this week’s episode of ShopTalk—America’s original weekly motorcycle talk show—we’re kicking off the 2025 SmokeOut Rally Garage Build Off. Meet the first round of garage builders: Hutch, Childers, Johns, and Siekewicz. From seasoned veterans to first-time fabricators, these four aren’t pros—they're passionate DIY wrenchers going all in.They’ve got under 100 days to build, shake down, and ride their custom motorcycles to the legendary SmokeOut Rally for final judging. Will the bikes run? Will they even make it? That’s what we’re here to find out.

This week on *ShopTalk*, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we sit down with Frank Rosales, founder of the FDR Foundation—an incredible organization dedicated to supporting survivors of motorcycle accidents and helping them rebuild their lives both on and off the bike. Frank shares the deeply personal story behind the foundation’s creation and how it's making a real difference in the community.Plus, Jannine drops in with a quick recap of the wild and wonderful 2nd Annual Lunch Lady Ride at TMMR—you *know* you want to hear about it. And as always, we pack in all the two-wheel bullshit we can fit in an hour.

America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show is back with Episode 309—and it’s a heavy hitter. We’re diving into what’s going down in Sturgis for the 85th rally with early news, inside info, and the kind of updates only ShopTalk delivers. We’re also dropping the first six builders announced for the 2025 SmokeOut Garage Build-Off—you won’t want to miss who’s throwing down this year. Plus, we’re taking a closer look at Rick Abate’s killer FXR from the 2025 Friends Throwdown. And yeah, we packed in all the usual bullshit, banter, and behind-the-scenes you’ve come to expect.

In this week’s episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re joined by the one and only Darren McKeag of McKeag Art. Darren’s getting the nod into the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame this year, and we’re diving into his world of ink, bikes, and badassery. From the tattoo shop to the open road, Darren’s built a legacy on creativity and chopper culture.We’ll also take a close look at Joey Barela’s killer chopper build, and check out a bitchin’ new product from the fine folks at Paughco. As always, it’s packed with all the two-wheeled bullshit we can cram into a single episode—don’t miss it!

This week on ShopTalk, we’re hanging out with Mark Rhoades — the man behind PinUp Baggers and now the driving force behind the River City Bike Expo. Mark has spent a lifetime living and breathing motorcycles, and now he’s throwing one hell of an event you won’t want to miss. We’ll also check out a killer BSA we stumbled across down in Daytona, spotlight a must-have product for your garage, and, as always, cram in as much two-wheeled bullshit as humanly possible. Saddle up and let’s get into it. 

This week on ShopTalk, we're cranking the throttle with special guest Taylor Santos from Shifter Crew —talking everything from jumping out of helicopters to going fast on two wheels and all the wild stuff in between. Taylor's got stories for days and we’re here for every second of it.Heather gives us her first ride impressions of her brand-new Simpson helmet, and of course, we’ve got all the latest two-wheel bullshit you know and love packed into this episode. Buckle up—this one’s a ride.

In this week’s greasy-knuckled episode of ShopTalk, we’re bringin’ in the legend himself—Ron “Flea” Fleenor of Fleas Color Faktory. Flea’s been layin’ down killer lines and custom paint since before most folks knew what a pinstripe was, and now he’s droppin’ a brand new line of custom paints that’s about to set the industry on fire. We get the inside scoop on his latest top-secret project with some of the biggest names in the custom world—let’s just say, this one’s gonna turn heads and rattle cages.We’re also takin’ a trip back to Arizona Bike Week to give you the rundown on what went down—bikes, beers, burnout pits, and all the beautiful madness in between. Plus, as always, we’re callin’ out the B.S., talkin’ shop, and shootin’ it straight about all things two wheels.So gas up, crack a cold one, and hang on—*ShopTalk* Episode 306 is raw, real, and rollin’ out now.

This week on ShopTalk we’re rollin’ up our sleeves and talkin’ shop with two heavy hitters in the custom bike world—Jason Mook of Deadwood Custom Cycles and Eric Malotke of Open Throttle Customs. These guys know how to build a bike that’ll turn heads.We also give you an inside look at some of the hottest gear from the Donnie Smith Show—products from Brock's Performance, Curly’s Customs, and Tactitether.Chris and Billy hit you with the lowdown on the Twisted Tea Sweepstakes Bike, the FXRTea, and of course, we’re droppin' all the two-wheel bullshit you can handle. Grab a cold one, crank up the volume, and let’s get into it!

This week on ShopTalk – Vintage Legends Unite, we're bringing you another killer episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show! We’ve got two heavy hitters in the vintage motorcycle world joining us—Steve Klein, renowned vintage motorcycle enthusiast from the Texas Fandango, and Tom Banks, founder of the Motorcycle Trans Am. We’ll be talking all things vintage—racing, restorations, and the stories behind some of the most iconic machines on two wheels. You won’t want to miss this one!

We’re back for another killer episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show. This week, we’re sitting down with Pipes Gilliland of Gilliland Customs to talk about how performance motorcycling is evolving and what’s next for the scene. We’ve also got Professional Monkey and Chris breaking down the current state of the Motor Company, plus a deep dive into some cool new products from Paughco and a killer feature bike you won’t want to miss. And, as always, we’re cramming in all the two-wheel bullshit we can fit.

Welcome To ShopTalk, Episode 302, America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In this episode, we sit down with the S&S Cycle Six. These six builders, Brian Klock, Kevin “Teach” Baas, Xavier Muriel, San Diego Customs, Mike Beland and our very own, Chris Callen. have been chosen for the 2025 Vintage Tour. Each builder will give a little insight into their motorcycle career and give some clues as to what there are building for this special tour. We’ll take a look at killer custom from the California Cowboy, Stacy McCleary and of course all the two wheel bullshit we can fit.

Episode 301 of *ShopTalk* is here, and we’re talking shop with Kirk Kelley, the man behind Sporty Parts. This week, we’re diving into one of the most versatile bikes on the road, the one that can be twisted into just about any style you want. If you’ve got a vision, this bike’s got the bones to make it happen. We’ll also check out Freddie Sheppard’s mind-blowing engraved rolling art.  To top it all off, Chris and Heather are announcing the 2024 Source Awards Man and Woman of the Year! And, of course, you know we’re throwing in all the classic bullshit you’ve come to expect. Tune in for all that and more—this is *ShopTalk*, baby!

Welcome To ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. Episode 300 brings Micah McCloskey into the sidecar. Micah is a Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed Record holder, a builder and former bike shop owner. We are going to talk about the need for speed, and how being a shop owner and the motorcycle culture has changed. We snuck in a special guest, Cary Brobeck, Editor of Choppers Magazine with a big announcement about Chopper Fest. Chris stopped by Kraus Moto last week and got us a little behind the scenes tour. We also caught up with the folks from Jim’s USA and checked out some of their killer tools. 

If you want a dozen or so interviews and a ton of great bikes and parts to look at, this is your show. We were at Biltwell's Parts and Labor 2025

Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. Episode 298 is stoked to host Kory Souza of Kory Souza Originals! Kory’s been cranking out killer custom motorcycles for two decades, earning a rep as one of the best in the business. Based in sunny Sarasota, Florida, his shop’s known for top-notch builds, unmatched attention to detail, and some serious customer service skills. 

Get ready for another no-BS night of bikes, builds, and everything two-wheels. This week, we’re sitting down with Kyle Ray Rice—yeah, *that* Kyle. The guy with a killer eye for design, a raw passion for bikes, and one hell of a backstory about where it all started for him in motorcycling.  Plus, Chris digs into a product that’s got his gears turning for an upcoming project, and as always, we’re packing in all the two-wheel trash talk and shop banter you can handle.  Don’t miss it—tune in and join the ShopTalk family for Episode 297. It’s not just a show; it’s where bikers come to shoot the shit.