ShopTalk, Weekly Motorcycle Talk Show Podcast!

America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show is back with another packed episode! This week we sit down with Chip Lyle , the man behind the upcoming Four Corners Rally , to talk about what’s in store for riders headed that way. Chip also had the chance to meet the brand-new Harley-Davidson CEO , and he’ll give us his unfiltered first impression. We’ll also check in with two of the Smok...

This week on ShopTalk, we’re talkin’ with racing heavyweights Denis Manning and Chris Rivas—two guys with enough salt in their veins to make Bonneville feel like home. In just a few weeks, they’re gunnin’ for the holy grail of land speed—400 miles per freakin’ hour—and we’ll dig into their racing history, the machine that’s gonna get ’em there, and what it takes to dance with danger at that level....

Welcome back to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In Episode 317, we’re checkin’ in with three more of the 2025 Garage Build-Off builders to see how their projects are shaping up as the deadline looms. From busted knuckles to breakthrough moments, we get the raw truth on where they’re at and what’s still left to do. We also dive into Brian Klock’s S&S Vintage...

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...

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...

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...

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: Marily...

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...

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 dif...

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. Pl...

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 cultur...

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, a...

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 al...

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 so...

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...

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—...

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 produ...

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 an...

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 al...

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 Chop...

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...

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 pa...

Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, brought to you by our good friends at Dennis Kirk. Episode 296 features Joe Marshall Customs, a master of one-off custom bikes is bringing the heat with an insane. We’re talking about the real deal – custom builds and two-wheel talk. We’ll take a look at Valentine, in incredible early Harley-Davidson, a great product fr...

Welcome to Episode 295 of ShopTalk, America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In this episode, Mark Hendrix from Tobacco Road HD and Jason Hallman from Cycle Stop USA help us with a biker's buying guide for the holiday! And of course, our three hosts have their own ideas. We take a look at a relic of a machine from the Veritas Vintage collection,  which will add up to 90-...