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I met Bubba and his wife Kissi on this years High Seas Rally. Bubba has recently launched a YouTube channel featuring his travels to his [and yours?] favorite local watering holes. Here is a link to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bubbadoesdivebars If you are still buying your work wear at Walmart, stop and visit www.1620usa.com and spend your money where you get a real value for your cash!...

Episode 120 with Howard Kelly from S&S Cycle is up on all platforms! Howard is the former Editor in Chief for Hot Bike and Street Chopper magazines, a published author and motorcycle historian. He recently returned to S&S Cycles in Wisconsin and is heading up the marketing for the foreseeable future. Please check out our sponsors and you can follow S&S Cycles on line @ www.sscycle.com...

The Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival is coming back to Loretta Lynn's Ranch May 16th - 19th 2024 with special musical guest such as: Whey Jennings, Whitey Morgan and many more.  The Harley Davidson Motor Company has sett aside 500  tickets to be given to active, retired and former military personnel. Go to www.motorcyclesandmusic.com  for ticket information and to find lodging for the event....

Daniel Heman is one of the "Young Guns" that I personally believe are fanning the flames of ingenuity in the custom motorcycle industry. He is talented beyond belief and I am proud to call him a friend. We sat down during the Donnie SMith Invitational in Minneapolis and even though the show was slammed we found time to unpack what makes Daniel such an interesting enigma.  Episode 118 is up on all...

WARNING! This episode was recorded on location during the Combat Hero Bike Fest in January 2024. We had some technical difficulties (ran out of storage) so the audio isn't perfect like you are used to. Fish from Alleyway Kustoms is a renowned painter and  custom bike builder based in Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode we discussed his experience with Legend Gene Winfield and working outside th...

Drowning Pool kicked off their tour last fall and before the chaos began, they made a stop in Salisbury, North Carolina at The Smokeout Rally to blast the ears off of the motorcycle community. Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU, iOS, Android and Apple TV Go to www.1620usa.com and use the disco...

The High Seas Rally set sail in October of 2023 from Tampa and the Grage Built Podcast was on board to sit down with Mike Rabideau from Majik Mike's Designs to talk custom motorcycles, custom Vans and the motorcycle community as a whole! The High Seas Rally sets sail this coming October for seven glorious days on the high seas! Go to www..highseasrally.com to book your cruise and tell em' we sent...

If there was a Mt Rushmore of custom motorcycle builders [there definitely should be one] Dave Perewitz would have his likeness chiseled into the face of that mountain. Dave entered the fledgling Chopper industry in its infancy [1971] and together with men like Arlen Ness and Donnie Smith, helped mold its foundation. We talk about the Discovery Channel era and its impact on the industry in the ear...

John O'Brien is the owner of Hard Core Cycles www.hardcorecyclesinc.com in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the former co-host of Torque Performance Television. He is also the promoter of the Hard Core Performance show in Daytona and Sturgis. This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup The Tennessee Motorcycle and Mus...

The Inside Job Podcast is a new series from Garage Built Media co-hosted by John Jessup www.teamdreamrides.com and Jason Hallman www.cyclestopusa.com  John and Jason [collectively] have nearly a half-a-century of experience in the motorcycle industry and they share that knowledge discussing the ins and outs of their business from the "Inside Out" Special thanks to Hard Drive V-Twin Distributing ww...

Strike Force Energy is an energy supplement like no other. We sat down with the company founder and talked about his unique approach to the competitive beverage industry and how his product fits so well into the Motorcycle and Military communities. Strike Force recently partnered with TMMR and the V-Twin Visionary team to bring their unique product into our events and rallys. Visit www.strikeforce...

John and Jason peel back the layers to talk about the ins and outs of the motorcycle industry. Brought to you by Hard Drive V-Twin In business, relationships are everything. As a small shop owner your suppliers are key to the relationship you have with your customers.  Key benefits like parts availability and a diverse list of brands set Hard Drive apart from the crowd.  While other distributors a...

Sons Of Speed Photographer Ed "EDZO" Harriger and "Moonshiner" Chuck share top billing on this Double Header episode This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup For nearly seven decades, S&S Cycles has engineered and produced the finest American Made quality aftermarket parts for American V-Twins. Whether your o...

The God Speed Racing family has some of the most unique racers on its roster. Hot Shot and his [beautiful] wife Morgan are welders that moonlight as part of the God Speed Team and when they aren't welding or raising their children, they race a "Side-Hack" motorcycle in another racing circuit. They are part of Billy Lane's Sons of Speed racing and we caught up with them in January at the Gibtown Bi...

"Fast" Freddie Bollwage is the co-founder of the God Speed Racing, a vintage motorcycle team that races in Billy Lane's Sons Of Speed racing series. The Sons Of Speed are coming back to the New Smyrna Speedway this March 4th.  Enjoy! This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup For nearly seven decades, S&S Cycle...

Jason Mook is the owner of Deadwood Custom Cycles in Deadwood, South Dakota and the host of the Deadwood American Motorcycle Nonsense [D.A.M.N.] podcast. This dou cast will be available in both of our platforms.  This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup S&S Cycles.  Since 1958 S&S has led the V-twin after...

Irish Rich was one of our earliest guests and one of a small handful that have appeared more than once. Born in 1952 in Daytona, Florida, Rich now resides in the Black Hills, South Dakota. He isn't showing any signs of slowing down either. Among his builds are two of the most recognizable [non-shopp built] West Coast Choppers; White Heat (which had an appearance in Jesse Jame's "History of the Cho...

Husband and wife team, Rodney and Melissa Shrum are the "horsepower" behind Millennium Technology's Revolution Performance division specializing in V-Twin performance.  Their two-decades long career has taken them to places in the industry that most never get a chance to experience. We met two-years ago in Sturgis but we REALLY connected on the High Seas Rally. We talked about the industry and how...

For episode 103, John and Jason have decided to share their industry experiences with the listeners of the Garage Built Podcast. If you have ever wanted to know about the pitfalls of running your own motorcycle shop, well here you go! This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup S&S Cycles.  Since 1958 S&S ha...

Keith Terry has had several amazing careers. From Major League Baseball, to import and domestic fuel systems and components, to his world famous electronics and starting systems for the V-Twin aftermarket. We caught up with Mr. Terry on the High Seas Rally to chew the fat and hear his amazing story.  Enjoy! This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-...

Larry Curik is one of those guys that has "forgotten more than you have learned". We met on the High Seas Rally and became fast friends. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk motorcycles with Larry one more time before we disembarked from the ship for the good. I am happy to share that conversation with you here. Enjoy! This episode of the Garage Built Podcast is brought to you by the Law Fra...

We made it to 100 episodes and we wanted it to be a special guest, so we got two! Brian and Vanessa Klock are the proprietors of Klock Werks in Mitchell South Dakota. Over the last 25 years Klock Werks has evolved into a multi-faceted motorcycle conglomerate. Their innovative designs have proven that Klock Werks is a staple in the custom motorcycle industry while their ethics and morals have lead...

Adam Sandoval is a social media influencer, owner of the K-River Campground (most noted for hosting the Fast Life Campout) and a Veteran's advocate. He has ridden to every single Harley Davidson dealership in the contiguous United States on his motorcycle. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamsandoval.official Brian Klock is an innovator, custom bike builder and the founder of Klock Werks in Mitchell, So...

Greg and Whitney Souza own and operate Souza Cycles in Modesto, California. Their parts line is top shelf and all of their parts are Made in the USA! Follow Souza's Cycles @souzacycles Enjoy! This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup S&S Cycles.  Since 1958 S&S has led the V-twin aftermarket. From innovati...

Josh Allison is a custom bike builder residing in Danbury, Connecticut. His company "American Metal Customs" specializes in one-off custom builds. His latest build called "Disciple" is his company's calling card and is set to be featured in Cycle Source magazine very soon. His YouTube channel; American Metal Customs" features videos of some of his builds. Enjoy!  This episode of the Garage Built P...