Behind the Bars, Motorcycles, Memories and Mayhem

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Behind the Bars, Motorcycles Memories and Mayhem

Mark and John's no holds barred podcast about motorcycles and the people who ride them. Some language may be explicit. Sponsored by Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Barre, Vermont

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Behind the Bars, Motorcycles, Memories and Mayhem episodes:

11.21.2022
Ep5, S5 Interviewing Dave Moss of Dave Moss Tuning, how a motorcycle suspension could save your life
Interviewing Dave Moss of Dave Moss Tuning, how a motorcycle suspension could save your life. In Episode 5, Dave Moss of David Moss Tuning chats with John and Mark about the importance of adjusting your motorcycles suspension to your specific needs. ...
11.18.2022
Ep4 S5, Discussion with Mike Kennedy, President of Vances and Hines
Discussion with Mike Kennedy, President of Vances and Hines In this edition of Behind the Bars Podcast, John and Mark talk with Mike Kennedy- President of Vance and Hines. V&H; has helped Harley riders achieve better sound, performance and looks for...
08.03.2022
Ep 3, S5, Trevor Blouin, 2022 Hoka Hey Rider
Ep 3, S5, Trevor Blouin, 2022 Hoka Hey Rider John and Mark have an emotional interview with Harley-Davidson Master Technician, Trevor Blouin, and the 2022 Hoka Hey Rider. Trevor discusses his mental and physical preparations for serious Hoka Hey Endurance Challenge....
04.12.2022
Ep 2, S5, Harley-Davidson's new Sportster Nightster, interview with James McClanahan, from the famous Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson
Ep 2, S5, Harley-Davidson's new Sportster Nightster, interview with James McClanahan, from the famous Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson Mark and John interrogate James McClanahan from Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson in Tulsa, Oklahoma to get some information on the new 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster RH975 which was...
01.12.2022
Ep 1, S5, How did the Harley-Davidson Pan America clean BMW's clock? Interview with Executive Editor of Cycle World Magazine, Justin Dawes
Ep 1, S5, How did Harley-Davidson clean BMW's clock? Interview with Executive Editor of Cycle World Magazine, Justin Dawes Cycle World Magazine made some serious waves last month when they released an Article Entitled 2021 Big Bore Adventure Shootout and declared...
06.25.2021
Ep 13 S4, Interview with Kelly Quinn, AKA Throttle Girl, regarding Harley-Davidson Pan America
In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark chat with Kelly Quinn, a.k.a Throttle Girl, about her experiences on the Pan America. “Like riding a dragon” was her description of how she feels on it. Kelly was an...
03.10.2021
Ep 12, S4, Adventure Motorcycling Discussion with MotoVermont Eric and Spenser, Adventure Motorcycling Tour Company
In this episode, Behind the Bars Podcast welcomes Mike (The Wolf) as guest host with Mark. Mike and Mark chat with Spenser and Eric of MotoVermont, a tour company that leads adventure riders on journeys in Vermont, Quebec, and New Mexico....
01.28.2021
Ep 11, S4, Interview with Serial 1 Cycle Company, Aaron Frank and Rich Bunzel
Ep 11, S4, Interview with Serial 1 Cycle Company, Aaron Frank and Rich Bunzel John and Mark interview Aaron Frank, Brand Director of Serial 1 Cycle Company, along with Rich Bunzel, Dealer Relations. We discuss what is an EBike, and how...
11.20.2020
Ep 10, S4, Jake Bright, Tech Crunch/Revzilla Writer, on his creation, the KTM, Triple Threat. TX3
Ep 10, S4, Jake Bright, Tech Crunch/Revzilla Writer, on his creation, the KTM, Triple Threat. TX3 Regular guest Jake Bright, Award winning author, Contributing Writer to Tech Crunch and Common Tread, visits with John and Mark to talk about a new...
10.02.2020
Ep 9, S4, Interview with Long Way Up, Charley Boorman, Harley-Davidson LiveWire Adventure Rider
Ep 9, S4, Interview with Long Way Up, Charley Boorman, Harley-Davidson LiveWire Adventure Rider In this episode, John and Mark revisit with Charley Boorman- LiveWire adventure motorcycle rider and co-star along with Ewan McGregor in the new Apple series Long Way...
09.30.2020
Ep 8, S4, Vera Bloom, Motorcycle Rider, Alternative Rock Artist out of Nashville
Ep 8, S4, Vera Bloom, Motorcycle Rider, Alternative Rock Artist out of Nashville In this episode, John and Mark visit with Vera Bloom- an Alt Rock performance artist out of Nashville. Vera talks about her new six song EP that is...
05.24.2020
Ep 7, S4, Grading Harley-Davidson's Electric Motorcycle, TechCrunch Contributing Writer, Jake Bright talks about LiveWire Grade
Ep 7, S4, Grading Harley-Davidson's Electric Motorcycle, TechCrunch Contributing Writer, Jake Bright talks about how he grades LiveWire In this podcast, John and Mark revisit with Jake Bright, Contributing Writer to Tech Crunch and electric motorcycle enthusiast. Jake offers his grading policy...
03.13.2020
Ep 6, S4, Interview with Diego Cardenas, Creator of Influential Harley-Davidson LiveWire Group
Ep 6, S4, Interview with Diego Cardenas, Creator of Influential LiveWire Group Curious about the how the Livewire is faring out in the wild? Tune into this podcast to get the lowdown. John and Mark chat with Diego Cardenas, an early adopter...
02.06.2020
Ep 5, S4, Interview with Harley-Davidson Go to Market Manager, Michael Spaeth
Ep 5, S4, Interview with Harley-Davidson Go to Market Manager, Michael Spaeth We received special permission for this interview. Super cool discussion here on Behind the Bars with Michael Spaeth of the Harley-Davidson. His title is mysterious but make no mistake...
01.29.2020
Ep 4, S4, Interview with Author, Debi Tolbert Duggar, Author of Riding Soul-O
Ep 4, S4, Interview with Author, Debi Tolbert Duggar, Author of Riding Soul-O In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark chat with Debi Tolbert Duggar- rider and author of the book Riding Soul-O. Debbie is an awesome story...
01.02.2020
Ep 3, S4, Interview with Jamie Elvidge, Motorcycle Journalist, on Ewan Mcgregor and Charley Boorman’s Harley-Davidson LiveWire ride from Argentina to Los Angeles
Ep 3, S4, Interview with Jamie Elvidge, Motorcycle Journalist, on Ewan Mcgregor and Charley Boorman’s Harley-Davidson LiveWire ride from Argentina to Los Angeles With the Harley-Davidson Livewire due in showrooms all across the country in the next few weeks, John and...
12.17.2019
Ep 2, S4, Bruce Motta, Harley Owners Group (HOG) Czar
Ep 2, S4, Bruce Motta, Harley Owners Group (HOG) Czar In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with Bruce Motta, Regional Manager for HOG Harley-Davidson Owners Group. Bruce is a fascinating guy who has gone from designing...
12.09.2019
S4, Ep1, Craig Ripley, Living off the Slab, Dual Adventure Motorcyclist, thoughts on Harley-Davidson Pan America
S4, Ep1, Craig Ripley, Living off the Slab, Dual Adventure Motorcyclist, thoughts on Harley-Davidson Pan America In this episode, John goes solo since Mark is off hugging trees (only for this episode). John talks with Craig Ripley who has a popular...
11.11.2019
Ep 14, S3, Interview with Joe Pennington, of THE Evel Knievel Museum
Ep 14, S3, Interview with Joe Pennington, of THE Evel Knievel Museum Evel Knievel has to be the interesting character to ever sit in the saddle of a motorcycle. John and Mark were fascinated to learn that there is a museum...
10.30.2019
Ep 13, S3, Interview with Alisa Clickenger, Women's Motorcycle Tours
Interview with Alisa Clickenger, Women's Motorcycle Tours In this Behind the Bars Podcast, John and Mark chat with Alisa Clickenger. Alisa is an inspirational writer, blogger, and global motorcycle tour leader who called motorcycles “the lens through which I view the...
08.28.2019
Ep 12, S3, World's Fastest Female, Valerie Thompson, interview and dedication to Jessi Combs who died today.
Mark and John interview Valerie Thompson, who is the Fastest Woman on 2 Wheels (328 MPH), on her friendship with Jessi Combs who was tragically killed trying to achieve a world record on four wheels today. Valerie Thompson, is the “World’s...
08.05.2019
Ep 11, S3, What does 5 Time NHRA Champion, Andrew Hines, spray on his seat before every race?
Ep 11, S3, Interview with 5 Time NHRA Champion, Andrew Hines Ever traveled 200 MPH on a motorcycle? On this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with 5 time NHRA Champion Andrew Hines about what it feels like...
07.25.2019
Ep 10, S3, Jake Bright, Contributor to TechCrunch on the 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire and Zero SRF
Ep 10, S3, Jake Bright, Contributor to TechCrunch on the 2020 LiveWire and Zero SRF In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with Jake Bright for the second time. Jake is a contributing writer for Tech Crunch. All...
07.09.2019
Ep 9, S3, Is Harley-Davidson really an American made motorcycle? International Business Professor, Frank Dubois, PHD gives insight.
Ep 9, S3, Is Harley-Davidson really an American made motorcycle? International Business Professor, Frank Dubois, PHD gives insight on this complex issue. What is American Made mean? Does it need to be manufactured in the USA? Can it have products made...
07.06.2019
Ep 8, S3, Lorne Banks, Adventure Touring Trainer for Special Forces, Government Agencies.
Ep 8, S3, Lorne Banks, Adventure Touring Trainer for Special Forces, Government Agencies. Lorne owns Adventure Riders International, a company that trains people in Adventure Touring. Lorne explains some of the challenges in teaching people to move their bike in challenging...
06.20.2019
Ep 7, S3, Discussion regarding Harley's Controversial partnership with Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle Group
Ep 7, S3, Discussion regarding Harley's Partnership with Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle Group In this podcast, John and Mark chat with Robert Pandya, (former PR Manager for Aprilia, Motoguzzi, Victory and Indian) about Harley-Davidson’s recent controversial announcement. HD has partnered...
04.04.2019
Ep 6, S3, Comparison, Harley-Davidson LiveWire v. Zero Motorcycle SRF, Electric Motorcycles
Ep 6, Season 3, Comparison, Harley-Davidson LiveWire v. Zero Motorcycle SRF, Electric Motorcycles In this podcast, Jon, John, and Mark compare and contrast the Harley-Davidson LiveWire and the Zero SR/F. Both are fantastic electric motorcycles though the Harley is clearly aimed at...
03.06.2019
Episode 5, Season 3, Genevieve Schmitt, founder of Women Riders Now and long-time motorcycle journalist, inspiration to many
Episode 5, Season 3, Genevieve Schmitt, founder of Women Riders Now and long-time motorcycle journalist, inspiration to many Well before her time, Genevieve Schmitt founded Women Riders Now back in 2006. Undoubtedly she is a factor in the recent trend which...
02.07.2019
Robin Bradley, Author, Controversial Article on Harleys More Roads Strategy
In this podcast, John and Mark chat with Robin Bradley, writer for American Motorcycle Dealer Magazine. Robin shares his candid point of view about the Harley-Davidson legacy. The conversation revolves around an article that Robin wrote recently in a trade publication...
01.25.2019
Sandra Hinksman, Vice President of the Motor Maids
John and Mark chat with Sandra Hinksman, VP of the Motor Maids. Te Motor Maids is a women's motorcycle club in North America with over 1,200 members from the United States and Canada. Established in 1940, Motor Maids was one...
01.09.2019
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Update
As more details emerge about the Harley-Davidson Livewire, John and Mark sit down with Jon "The Eagle" Sargent to discuss the latest news. While John and Jon remain obsessed with power and performance, Mark makes a case for changing the...
01.03.2019
A call-in with Mysterious Motorcycle Enthusiast "Lefty"
John and Mark host a mysterious caller who goes by the singular name- Lefty. Lefty expounds on how he sees motorcycles as a social good that brings diverse people together and reduces our carbon footprints. He also claims to be...
11.27.2018
Is Harley Killing off a bunch of models?
Jon "The Eagle" rejoins John and Mark for a lively end of season Behind the Bars podcast. This one features plenty of free-spirited banter about a Hodge podge of subjects including Mark's growing relationship with the FXDR114, how motorcycles were...
11.15.2018
Jeannine Condon, riding instructor for track days and MSF.
In this Behind the Bars Podcast with Jeannine Condon, daughter of the famous Ken Condon, John and Mark gain a deeper understanding of how motorcycling is empowering and inspiring more women to ride. Jeannine speaks about the experience of...
11.09.2018
Ken Kaplan, New England Motorcycle Museum, Rockville, CT
Ken Kaplan, New England Motorcycle Museum located in Rockville, Connecticut is a very interesting guy. Having built a 70,000 square foot Motorcycle Museum from scratch, he is on a trajectory to have a one-of-a-kind museum. Mark was in his glory...
11.03.2018
Jim, colorful long-time Harley Rider, Body-Builder and Motorcycle Racer.
In this explicit podcast, Mark tries to keep the peace while John bickers with Jim-one of our favorite colorful customers. Jim was a motorcycle Racer, Body-Building Champion and long-time Harley rider, growing up in New Jersey and transplanting to Vermont....
10.27.2018
Women Riders World Relay, Liza Miller
In this podcast, John and Mark chat with Liza Miller from Women Riders World Relay. That's WRWR for short. This group calls itself a "Global Sisterhood" of riders who are performing a relay across the world in the Spring of...
10.18.2018
Harley-Davidsons' Newest Patent, Automatic Braking Systems?
Harley-Davidsons' Newest Patent, Automatic Braking Systems? Jon "The Eagle," Mark and John, with little public information, discuss the ins and outs of Harley-Davidson's new patent on automatic braking systems. What does this mean for motorcyclists? Do they want the Automatic Brakes?...
10.11.2018
Discussion on the New Harley-Davidson Pan America, Adventure Touring Motorcycle
Jon "The Eagle" Sargent joins John and Mark to speculate on the new Harley-Davidson dual-sport Adventure Touring bike- the Pan America. Jon fancies himself a "rebel with manners" while John explains how a compass works. Mark rises above the fray...
10.05.2018
Jesse James Dupree, Full Throttle Reality, Lead Singer for Jackyl, Bourbon Sales
Jesse James Dupree, Full Throttle Reality, Lead Singer Jackyl, Entrepreneur, talk with Mark and John about Jesse's visit to Laconia during bike week with the Full Throttle Reality Crew, his new Jesse James Bourbon, singing for the band Jackyl, and...
09.13.2018
Brock St. Clair, Harley-Davidson Freedom Intern
John and Mark catch up with Brock St. Clair- one of the eight H-D Freedom interns. From taking Riding Academy to riding 15,000 miles this summer, Brock wasted no time. Brock's inspired us with his willingness to face fears and...
09.04.2018
Jon "The Eagle" Sargent talks about the new 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR114
In this podcast, Mark's slower process of getting to "know" the NEW FXDR114 before riding it and the contrast to Jon and John's twist and go approach. Mark's sense that the Harley-Davidson FXDR114 is rooted in tradition, but also has...
08.27.2018
Ryan McFarland, Founder of Strider Bicycles
John and Mark talk with Ryan McFarland Founder and "Chief Enthusiast" of Strider Bicycles about his mission to get kids on two wheels really young---and we are talking by the time they are 6 months (Baby Bundle Product) old! Turns...
08.20.2018
High Flying Cole Freeman, Modern Day Evel Knievel
John and Mark speak with 'High Flying' Cole Freeman. People are calling Cole a Modern Day Evel Knievel. Cole jumped his 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide in South Dakota 99 feet with no speedometer, no way of hitting a certain speed,...
08.17.2018
Jim Halvorsen, To Wear a Motorcycle Helmet or Not
Mark and John get into it with Jim Halvorsen, contributor for Motorcycle Consumer News and Retired Motorcycle Cop about motorcycle helmets. The discussion focuses on the freedom of choosing whether to wear a helmet or not. We would love to hear...
08.09.2018
Sara Liberte with Garage Girls
If you think motorcycles are just for guys, think again. Gone are the days of women riding on the back. Women riders are the fastest growing segment of the motorcycle industry. Tune in to hear John and Mark chat with...
08.03.2018
Robert Pandya, former PR Manager for Indian and Victory.
Season 2 of Behind the Bars, Motorcycle, Memories and Mayhem! Discussing Harley-Davidson's newest release of the HD Livewire Electric Motorcycle, HD Pan America (Dual Sport Bike), Custom, and Street Fighter Models. The "More Roads to Harley-Davidson" Launch. Video here: https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/more-roads.html#intcmp_HP-BB-MoreRoads (which...
07.25.2018
Jeff Muir with East Penn Manufacturing, HD Batteries
This is an interesting one and you don't have to be a technical person to appreciate the exchange with Jeff. Mark and John interview Jeff Muir with East Penn Manufacturing (Harley-Davidson Batteries). East Penn Manufacturing, founded in 1946, makes batteries for...
07.20.2018
Jake Bright, TechCrunch Writer, Author on Electric Mtces
Award winning author, writer on global business and tech, contributor at TechCrunch and Revzilla Common Tread. After test riding several of the leading electric motorcycles, Jake recently wrote a very interesting article on Tech Crunch "How EV Startups Alta, Energica,...
07.16.2018
Jody Reinisch, Mayor of Ryder, North Dakota
Mark and John interview the Mayor of North Dakota. Why? Well, you may have seen the town of Ryder in the news. Harley-Davidson decided to help turn the entire town of Ryder into a town of Motorcycle Riders by...

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Behind the Bars, Motorcycles, Memories and Mayhem episodes:

Ep5, S5 Interviewing Dave Moss of Dave Moss Tuning, how a motorcycle suspension could save your life

Ep4 S5, Discussion with Mike Kennedy, President of Vances and Hines

Ep 3, S5, Trevor Blouin, 2022 Hoka Hey Rider

Ep 2, S5, Harley-Davidson's new Sportster Nightster, interview with James McClanahan, from the famous Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson

Ep 1, S5, How did the Harley-Davidson Pan America clean BMW's clock? Interview with Executive Editor of Cycle World Magazine, Justin Dawes

Ep 13 S4, Interview with Kelly Quinn, AKA Throttle Girl, regarding Harley-Davidson Pan America

Ep 12, S4, Adventure Motorcycling Discussion with MotoVermont Eric and Spenser, Adventure Motorcycling Tour Company

Ep 11, S4, Interview with Serial 1 Cycle Company, Aaron Frank and Rich Bunzel

Ep 10, S4, Jake Bright, Tech Crunch/Revzilla Writer, on his creation, the KTM, Triple Threat. TX3

Ep 9, S4, Interview with Long Way Up, Charley Boorman, Harley-Davidson LiveWire Adventure Rider

Ep 8, S4, Vera Bloom, Motorcycle Rider, Alternative Rock Artist out of Nashville

Ep 7, S4, Grading Harley-Davidson's Electric Motorcycle, TechCrunch Contributing Writer, Jake Bright talks about LiveWire Grade

Ep 6, S4, Interview with Diego Cardenas, Creator of Influential Harley-Davidson LiveWire Group

Ep 5, S4, Interview with Harley-Davidson Go to Market Manager, Michael Spaeth

Ep 4, S4, Interview with Author, Debi Tolbert Duggar, Author of Riding Soul-O

Ep 3, S4, Interview with Jamie Elvidge, Motorcycle Journalist, on Ewan Mcgregor and Charley Boorman’s Harley-Davidson LiveWire ride from Argentina to Los Angeles

Ep 2, S4, Bruce Motta, Harley Owners Group (HOG) Czar

S4, Ep1, Craig Ripley, Living off the Slab, Dual Adventure Motorcyclist, thoughts on Harley-Davidson Pan America

Ep 14, S3, Interview with Joe Pennington, of THE Evel Knievel Museum

Ep 13, S3, Interview with Alisa Clickenger, Women's Motorcycle Tours

Ep 12, S3, World's Fastest Female, Valerie Thompson, interview and dedication to Jessi Combs who died today.

Ep 11, S3, What does 5 Time NHRA Champion, Andrew Hines, spray on his seat before every race?

Ep 10, S3, Jake Bright, Contributor to TechCrunch on the 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire and Zero SRF

Ep 9, S3, Is Harley-Davidson really an American made motorcycle? International Business Professor, Frank Dubois, PHD gives insight.

Ep 8, S3, Lorne Banks, Adventure Touring Trainer for Special Forces, Government Agencies.

Ep 7, S3, Discussion regarding Harley's Controversial partnership with Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle Group

Ep 6, S3, Comparison, Harley-Davidson LiveWire v. Zero Motorcycle SRF, Electric Motorcycles

Episode 5, Season 3, Genevieve Schmitt, founder of Women Riders Now and long-time motorcycle journalist, inspiration to many

Robin Bradley, Author, Controversial Article on Harleys More Roads Strategy

Sandra Hinksman, Vice President of the Motor Maids

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Update

A call-in with Mysterious Motorcycle Enthusiast "Lefty"

Is Harley Killing off a bunch of models?

Jeannine Condon, riding instructor for track days and MSF.

Ken Kaplan, New England Motorcycle Museum, Rockville, CT

Jim, colorful long-time Harley Rider, Body-Builder and Motorcycle Racer.

Women Riders World Relay, Liza Miller

Harley-Davidsons' Newest Patent, Automatic Braking Systems?

Discussion on the New Harley-Davidson Pan America, Adventure Touring Motorcycle

Jesse James Dupree, Full Throttle Reality, Lead Singer for Jackyl, Bourbon Sales

Brock St. Clair, Harley-Davidson Freedom Intern

Jon "The Eagle" Sargent talks about the new 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR114

Ryan McFarland, Founder of Strider Bicycles

High Flying Cole Freeman, Modern Day Evel Knievel

Jim Halvorsen, To Wear a Motorcycle Helmet or Not

Sara Liberte with Garage Girls

Robert Pandya, former PR Manager for Indian and Victory.

Jeff Muir with East Penn Manufacturing, HD Batteries

Jake Bright, TechCrunch Writer, Author on Electric Mtces

Jody Reinisch, Mayor of Ryder, North Dakota