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CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL On this week’s episode 196 of Bru Time, Bruce sits down with Nathan Whatton, the mind behind Routero ( https://routeroapp.com ), a completely grassroots, free mobile app built specifically to serve the UK biking community. Before he was a developer, Nathan spent over a decade working as a professional Hollywood stuntman, doubling for Antonio Banderas and surv...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL From redundancy to building a business in the "back arse of nowhere"—Adam Wight returns to Bru Time! In episode 195, Bruce sits down with return guest Adam Wight, the mastermind behind the newly launched PathfinderMoto.com (and the face of Bikes for Brains ). Adam shares his story of getting made redundant and why it was the best thing to happen to...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Welcome back to Bru Time! In Episode 194, Bruce sits down for a whisky-fueled marathon chat with motorcycle YouTuber Sam Vincent (@samvbikes). Sam & Bruce open up about the crushing reality of YouTube backlog burnout, trying out editors who threw in the towel, and why shifting content strategy may be the way ahead.  But it’s not all serious - the lads div...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In Episode 193 of the Bru Time podcast, Bruce sits down with former European Tour professional golfer Warren "Trev" Bennett for an exceptionally grounded look at the brutal highs and lows of elite sports and life after the spotlight fades. Trev openly shares his memories of playing against and beating an amateur Tiger Woods, the intense financial st...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL This week on the Bru Time Podcast, I sit down with Dave Ashpole (@d_ash999), an operational UK Fire & Rescue worker, lifelong motocross enthusiast, and former British Army sniper. Dave shares his journey from leaving school with no qualifications to joining the infantry, serving on tense combat tours in Northern Ireland, and training the Afghan National A...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Welcome back to Bru Time! In Episode 191, we catch up with the YouTuber known as "The Gorilla Biker", to see what life has really been like since he packed up everything and moved from Ireland to the US back in 2022. We dive deep into the raw, honest truth about emigration - the initial year of absolute paperwork chaos, managing the stability of a U...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL What happens when a professional tour guide gets locked down and decides to bring the entire Australian Outback to the world via a GoPro and a drone? This week, we chat with Sid Hewison of @sids.ventures . Sid shares his journey of selling everything he owned to find his "true calling" in Alice Springs, only to have the world shut down just as he fo...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL What happens when a professional filmmaker becomes a firefighter and starts building custom motorcycles in a rickety B&Q shed? You get Shoogley Shed Motors . In this episode, Euan Ryan joins Bruce to discuss the philosophy of bike building, the "humbling" skill of TIG welding, and the importance of being honest when things go wrong on camera. Ke...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time, we welcome back a familiar face: JBL Motovlogs . After a two-year "black hole" away from the scene, Jake returns with a new perspective on motorcycling, content creation, and life. We dive deep into why he stepped away, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with the hobby we love, and how his riding style has shifted fr...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time, I sit down with the truly inspirational Nigel Limb, better known as "Blind Bloke Racing." Nigel’s life changed forever on December 27th, during a speedway race on Mablethorpe Beach. What should have been a standard post-Christmas race ended in a horrific high-speed crash that left Nigel in a coma with a Diffuse Axonal In...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Welcome back to another episode of Bru Time! This week, I’m joined by a very special guest, Mike Taylor, better known to the motorcycling community as  ⁨@yodagoat⁩ . Mike is a veteran motovlogger and motorcycle tour guide with a wealth of experience on two wheels. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey, from starting his YouTube channel to leading tou...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL What REALLY goes on behind the scenes in the motorcycle industry? In this episode of Bru Time , I sit down with Luke Brackenbury — a man who’s spent over 20 years deep inside the motorcycle world. From Performance Bikes magazine to KTM UK, Bennetts, BeMoto and beyond… Luke’s seen it all. But this isn’t just industry chat… We dive into:  What motorcycle journa...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Motorcycle theft is becoming a massive problem for riders across the UK and beyond. But what happens when the victim decides to fight back? In this episode of Bru Time , I’m joined by Matt Neale , founder of British motorcycle security company Fortlox . After suffering multiple bike thefts himself, Matt became determined to design a security system that could...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time , I sit down with Murt Walsh — better known as The Mad Leprechaun — to talk about life on wheels, the realities of loss within the racing community, and the emotional toll it can take. After experiencing tragedy firsthand, Murt is taking on a 3000-mile ride in support of mental health charity Mind. We discuss grief, imposter syndro...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Dave Neal, host of the hugely popular Off Track Podcast, joins Bru Time for a candid conversation about his unexpected journey from lifelong motorcycle racing fan to respected voice within the British Superbikes paddock. We dive into podcasting, racing culture, social media, burnout, integrity, the realities of working in motorsport, and the mindset that help...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time , Bruce sits down with journalist and YouTuber Tim Rodie for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, authenticity, and life online. Tim shares his journey from traditional journalism into automotive media and YouTube, the realities of content creation, burnout, family balance, and why chasing algorithms and numbers r...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time, I sit down with Dan (English Biker Dan) for an open and honest conversation about grief, mental health, burnout, and rebuilding life after everything falls apart. Dan talks candidly about losing close family members, the pressure of turning passion into a job, deleting a YouTube channel with nearly 100,000 subscribers, and what it...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Damian “Demon Rides” Rowley joins me on Bru Time from South America, mid-journey on his ride around the world. A former London dispatch rider, Virgin LimoBike chauffeur, racer from club level to World Endurance, and instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, Damian’s life has been shaped by motorcycles — but this episode goes far deeper than bikes. We talk hon...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Bru Time is a relaxed conversation podcast exploring what it really means to live your life — through honest conversations with people who chose more. In this episode, Bruce sits down with Reel Riders Podcast host Simon Josey — a New Zealander living in Germany, sound engineer by trade, podcaster by passion, and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. Simon shares an...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this episode of Bru Time , I sit down with Chris Eades , better known as Baron Von Grumble , for one of our most open and important conversations yet. Alongside motorcycles and YouTube, Chris speaks candidly about mental health, burnout, and his recent experience with psilocybin therapy , discussing why he chose it, what the process involved, and how it’s...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Join me LIVE for a special Bru Time episode as I sit down with the brilliant Simon Weir to look back on our 2025 touring season with ChickenStrips . We’ll be diving into the standout trips, the best roads we discovered, favourite destinations, unforgettable moments, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from life on tour. Whether you came on a tour this year, f...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Hello folks, it’s been a little while since the last Bru Time episode, so I wanted to jump on and give you a quick update! Here’s what’s going on: Why the podcast has been on hold What I’ve been up to recently Plans for upcoming episodes and guests Thanks so much for sticking with me – I really appreciate all your support! 🙏 If you enjoy the podcast, please...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Jamie Robinson has lived life wide open—racing everything from 250GP to the Isle of Man TT. Now based in California, he’s turned his passion into the hugely popular MotoGeo brand, inspiring motorcyclists around the world through adventure, lifestyle, and epic storytelling. In this episode of Bru Time, we dive into his racing roots, near-misses, wild rides, an...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL In this second half of our chat, Jane Omorogbe—best known as 'Rio' from the iconic TV show Gladiators —dives deeper into her fascinating journey after the arena lights dimmed. We talk about her time as a professional motorcycle journalist, including some wild two-wheeled adventures, her unexpected leap into film stunt work, and how she's now ch...

CONTACT ME - leave a text or VOICEMAIL Adam Wight is a British semi-professional mountain biker and avid motorcyclist, who has struggled with his mental health for the majority of his life. He's now setup a youtube channel called, "Bikes for Brains" to not only help him deal with his ongoing issues, but also in the hope that it may aid others in theirs. Socials: instagram: https://w...