The Motorcycle Mavericks

Meet Miguel: The Man Behind Lane Splitters MFG 🏍️ In this episode, we sit down with Miguel Samaniego from Lane Splitters. Growing up in the motorcycle community, Miguel’s love for bikes started young. From fixing up his first beat-up ride to becoming the go-to guy for every biker on the block, he’s been living and breathing motorcycles since day one. Hear how his childhood shaped his passion, how...

In this episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast, we sit down with legendary custom bike builder Paul Yaffe, the visionary behind Bagger Nation. From early builds in Arizona to creating one of the most influential Harley-Davidson aftermarket parts brands, Paul shares how he helped shape the performance bagger movement and the evolution of custom Harleys. In this in-depth video podcast, Paul ope...

In Part 2 of our Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast interview with legendary custom Harley builder Paul Yaffe, we go deep into the business side of bikes. From creating Bagger Nation to leading the performance bagger movement, Paul shares how he built a legacy in the Harley-Davidson aftermarket world. We cover: 🛠️ Designing custom motorcycle parts for Harley touring bikes 📈 Building a nationally recogn...

In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with the founders of Kruesi Originals—the team that turned burnouts, wheelies and jaw-dropping stunt shows into a profitable, full-throttle business. From building custom bikes to growing a loyal rider following, Ryan Kruesi and Trent Mercado of Kruesi Originals share how they went from street stunt culture to dominating the motorcycle scene as...

In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with Zack Heckel and JC, the creative mastermind and owner of Rolling Art Custom Paint. Known for his jaw-dropping flame designs on Harley-Davidsons, JC shares the story behind his shop, his journey in the custom paint world, and the secret of the iconic flames.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Nash, the mastermind behind Nash Powersports, to talk about building a recognizable name in the powersports game. From hustling in the early days to running a multi-location empire, Bill shares the wild ride of entrepreneurship… including the time a literal clown protested his business.

Step into the world of Jason Sims; owner of Glencoe Campground, home to one of North America's largest outdoor venues, and the man behind the legendary Motorcycle Cannonball. From growing up around bikes at nine years old to a life-changing ultimatum from a judge, Jason’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, he shares how he’s keeping the true biker spirit alive in Sturgis, the...

In this episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast, hosts Lyonel & Ari sit down with Nick Trask, founder of Trask Performance, to talk about loyalty, grit, and what it takes to build one of the most respected performance brands in the V-Twin world. 🔥 In this no-BS conversation: -Nick’s journey from New Zealand to American V-Twin legend -How Trask Performance became a household name in turboc...

Get raw and real with hosts Lyonel Gammon and Ari Levenbaum  in this jam-packed episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast. This episode dives into: ⚠️ Critical motorcycle insurance mistakes riders make 🧾 Why every rider must understand uninsured/underinsured coverage 🏍️ Custom motorcycle talk — from FXRs and CVOs to Evo builds ⚡ The rise of Zero Motorcycles' sub-$10K EVs in 2025 📉 KTM’s...

In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with Mark Bradshaw, the man behind The Hideaway Grill, Arizona’s most iconic biker bar and a staple of the Southwest motorcycle scene. Mark shares wild stories from the early days of big wheel baggers, the evolution of the custom motorcycle world, and what it means to build a space where riders feel at home. If you’ve ever rolled through Cave Cr...

Raw, real and unfiltered. Meet Ari and Lyonel, two motorcycle enthusiasts bonding over their love of bikes and pulling back the curtain on the inner workings of the motorcycle industry.