Bad Beard

Vince Brown, also known as VJ, discusses his journey and experiences in the #skateboarding world , emphasizing the value of passion and enjoyment in the sport over solely focusing on turning pro. He reflects on the challenges and judgment he faces in the predominantly white-skater environment of Oxnard but showcases resilience and determination to succeed. Despite not being a pro #skater yet, VJ e...

Big welcome to Regis Harrington, founder, owner, operator of Covert Camera! In this episode Regis Harrington shares his journey from a professional race career to becoming a successful stunt performer in the film industry. Starting in motorcycle racing at a young age, Regis landed his first stunt role while working as a background artist, eventually doubling for lead actresses in films like Charli...

Welcome back to Moto America. In this interview Sam meets a few more Built Train Race riders and learns what brought them to the track, and what’s more, drives them in life outside the paddock.  Meet Pearltry Suen from Orlando, Florida, and Kate West from Maine.  Pearl shares her engineering background and racing journey inspired by her father. Kate talks about her work at a special purpose school...

After an epic weekend at Barber Vintage Fest, Bad Beard had the chance to sit down with the godfather of “Tail of the Dragon”, Daryl Cannon, also known as Killboy. Daryl discusses his background and the origins of his photography business at The Tail of the Dragon, the most famous motorcycle road in North Carolina and Tennessee. Cannon began taking photos for fun and selling them online, eventuall...

Special guest Sean shares his passion for motorcycles, his advertising work with top brands, and his love for historic roads and racing.

2024 X-Games! Sam Schneider had the opportunity to interview Liana Su, one of the U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade ambassadors. She shared her experience of pursuing her passions and personal growth within the US Army. Liana, a US Army officer, discussed her love for extreme sports, including snowboarding and scuba diving, which led her to unique reenlistment ceremonies. She shared her...

Ay Papi! CEO and founder," Sammy Elliott, the CEO and founder of a cannabis wellness brand called AyPapiCo, discusses the challenges of maintaining quality in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. He shares his background and how he met Sam Schneider, a mutual friend and fellow entrepreneur, and the inception of their solventless cannabis business. Elliott emphasizes the importance of transparenc...

Pistol Pete, the manager and CEO of Tab Pool Industries, shares stories from the Barber Motorsports Park Small Bore event in Alabama. He describes the event as a gathering of thousands of people with small bikes and scooters. Pete, a local and mechanic, reminisces about his past experiences and love for racing. A man, referred to as "The Champ," boasts about his drag racing accomplishments and his...

In Today’s epsisode, we meet Colin Miller, Honda PR and Marketing manage.r Colin discusses the success of Honda's small bikes, particularly the Grom, at the Small Bore Barber vintage event. These bikes, including the Navi, Monkey, and Trail 125, have gained popularity due to their affordability and approachable nature, serving as a gateway to motorcycling for many, especially younger generations....

While at Small Bore I had the fortune to sit down with one of my local Atl buddies and get to know him a bit better. Meet “Rowdy” Rodney Sargent! Rodney is a professional Street Freestyle athlete and performer based in Atlanta, Georgia. His passion for motorcycles began with a 1971 Honda CT70 Mini Trail, which he still owns, and has grown into a remarkable career. Moving to Atlanta in 1990, Rodney...

Sam Schneider welcomes action sports athlete and stuntman Dave Cutler, who shares his background in racing, from dirt bikes to track racing, and his transition into stunt performing. Cutler discusses his start in stunt performing and the making of his latest film, "One Fast Move," which aims to capture the authenticity and passion of  motorcycle racing . Sam and Dave also discuss the imp...

A recent flood has put a slight kink in my current work flow. Thanks for your patience as I work out the technicalities on this end.

On this episode our host Sam Schneider(Bad Beard) meet Holly and Miranda. They discuss the Build, Train, Race (BTR) program, a partnership between Royal Enfield and  @MotoAmerica  , which aims to bring amateur female racers to the professional league by offering them opportunities to learn racing mechanics, train with experts, and showcase their talents. The program lasts for two years and provide...

Meet Keaton Bowlby, a wake skater, at X Games 2024. Sam and Keaton discuss the evolution of wake skating from wakeboards to skateboard-like activity using portable electric winches, making it accessible in a ton previously untapped locations. Keaton shares his background in snowboarding and transitioning to wake skating after injuries. The Moto winch, which they use, is the best on the market, cos...

In this episode we talk to Andy from  @MotorcyclesAndCoffee  . Sam Schneider, the host, shares the background and motivation behind his podcast, which stems from his decade-long production company, Badbeard Productions, and a genuine connection with his guest, Andy Meyers. Schneider expresses his goal of establishing a unique brand and shares stories of his diverse experiences, including his love...

Welcome back to another episode of Bad Beard’s video podcasts. Sam Schneider, also known as Bad Beard, interviews professional snowboarder Jenise Spiteri, who represented Malta in the Beijing Olympics. Jenise shares her experience of carrying the Maltese flag during the Opening Ceremonies and the disappointment of not being able to have family and friends attend due to COVID-19 restrictions. Sam a...

Chris Zahner, founder of Zooz Bikes, an electric bike company that focuses on the thrill of the two wheels plus throttle; and bringing the experience to those who might not have considered such fun since they were a kid. Zahner started building fast electrics bikes to address his personal challenge of increasing two-wheel time in Chicago's gridlocked urban environment. He was inspired and reminded...

On today’s show, Sam Schneider interviews Brian Case, the visionary and new Executive Director of the  Barber Museum  in Birmingham, Alabama. Case, who joined the museum five years ago, transformed the top floor gallery into a 10,000 square feet Design and Engineering Center. This open design studio showcases industrial design capabilities, including 3D printing, clay modeling, AR/VR, and more. Th...

David Chang's story is really inspiring. He started documenting old-school motorcycles on his Instagram page, Cafe Racers of Instagram (CROIG), just as a fun side project during breaks at his corporate job. To his surprise, it quickly took off and grew into a successful business. Chang always loved the classic look and rebellious vibe of café racers, and he used his growing Instagram following...

Meet my two new friends, Trey(@rippingon2wheels) and Gary(@gropplife). We met at a Moto America event at Road Atlanta. Gary, a traveler and #vlogger, used to work in the music industry but sold his recording studio to focus on YouTube. Trey also rides a Road Glide and documents his travels and lifestyle on YouTube. Both have a background in music and filmmaking, and their friendship was formed thr...

Welcome to today's show! On this show we meet my cousin in law, Zach Grey. We discuss his role in imaging science, computational science, and data science, where he is responsible for understanding and measuring shapes using complex calculus. Gray emphasizes the importance of math as a language for logical thinking and a check on human intuition, particularly in dealing with complex data and h...

Robert Pandya, the communications director at the Barber Vintage Motor Sports in Birmingham, Alabama, provides a verbal tour of the museum and racetrack. Founded by George W. Barber, the museum houses over 1,800 #motorcycles and 140 cars, including the largest #Lotus racing and sports car collection in the world. Visitors can access the track and even witness races. The museum is not just a place...

Chris Law, the regional marketing director for  Law Tigers , a law firm specializing in motorcyclist injury cases, emphasizes the importance of contacting a personal injury attorney before speaking with an insurance company after an accident. Law Tigers, which has been in operation for 22 years, distinguishes itself by having lawyers who focus exclusively on personal injury cases and marketing tea...

Jeff G Holt shares his personal and professional journey, from his early days as a skateboard and BMX enthusiast to his transition to the motorcycle industry, where he worked for 25 years, eventually becoming a magazine editor and brand director before starting his own marketing company. He recounts his experiences, including meeting legendary Motocross rider Jimmy Lewis, and discusses the importa...

In the latest episode of "badbeard's podcast," Jason Kehl, Harley-Davidson's director of racing, dives into the brand's latest developments. Broadcasting from Road Atlanta during the Moto America professional race series, Kehl talks about Harley-Davidson's Factory efforts with the Baggers, their technical growth alongside super bikes, and traditional sport motorcycles. Ke...