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 Up.  

This fascinating series chronicles their journey riding Harley-Davidson LiveWires from Argentina to Los Angeles. 

Charley tells stories about the various countries they rode through, the challenges of the road, and his special relationship with Ewan.

Big thanks to Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Sponsor of the Behind the Bars Podcast

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 coming out in October. Having grown up in the Seattle area in a family of Harley Riders, Vera talks about how riding her Harley is part of how she finds musical inspiration.

Check out Vera's Instagram Account.  CLICK  

As always, thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for sponsoring the Behind the Bar's Podcast.

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 for the new Harley-Davidson LiveWire.  This is a provocative conversation that calls into question the early success of Harley’s EV program.  

Jake Bright's Article, Missing Links to Grading Harley-Davidson's EV Pivot

Jake Bright

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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 of the LiveWire, about his experiences, motorcycle culture shifts, and how the LiveWire is fairing with 5000 miles under his belt.  Diego gets into discussion on what happens when the motorcycle gets to 0 percent battery, how his range almost reached 200 miles on one battery, and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's White Glove Approach.  

Check out his online forum as well dedicated to all things Livewire.  Good stuff here folks!

LIVEWIRE GROUP

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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 he is a Harley insider who contributes significantly to all aspects of the Harley brand.  Discussion focused on all sorts of things, like, sleeping in ditches, product hygiene, therapeutics, and Batwing v. Sharknose fairings.

Tune in to hear about the process employed to develop the next generation of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 

Thanks again to Harley-Davidson Motor Company for allowing Behind the Bars to interview Michael.  He is a great guy and very passionate and upbeat about the brand.

Also, thanks to our sponsor, Wilkins Harley-Davidson.  www.WilkinsHarley.Com

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 teller with many fascinating experiences on a motorcycle that have led to her discovering her true self.  

Tune in to hear how riding helped transform her from being “soul sick” to someone very at ease in her own skin.

Debi's Website with more info on her book.  CLICK HERE

A big thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson in Barre Vermont for sponsoring our podcast.

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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 Mark chat with motorcycle journalist Jamie Elvidge about Livewire and Pan America.  

Jamie wrote a fascinating article recently about adventure riders Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman who chose to ride Harley-Davidson Livewires on an epic journey from Patagonia to Los Angeles!  

Tune in to learn more.

It's a Wrap: Long Way Up Journey

As always, a big thanks to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for sponsoring us!

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 nuclear subs for the Navy to making connections with motorcycle riders across the globe.  

His harrowing account of his first time on a motorcycle and his run in with the law in Brazil make for very interesting listening.  Bruce “dances with his machine” and it comes across loud and clear why he excels in his role as Regional Manager.

HOG

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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 Youtube Channel and does adventure touring riding all over the country.  While we are still learning many of the specs of the Pan America, Craig offers his insight on what he sees on the bike and compares it to many of the other models on the market.  Craig offers his insight on the only real American Made Dual Sport and the hill Harley-Davidson is going to need to climb in order to compete with BMW GS and KTM Adventure bikes.  

Living off the Slab

Harley-Davidson Pan America

Craig Ripley

www.livingofftheslab.com

[email protected]

As always, thanks so much to our sponsor, Wilkins Harley-Davidson.

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 in Topeka, Kansas dedicated to Evel.  In this podcast Joe Pennington of THE Evel Knievel Museum talks with John and Mark about the museum’s exhibits and attractions.  Evel himself, had left plans for how this museum might be designed.  There are also some interesting stories about Evel’s eccentricities.  Fun stuff all around.

Evel Knievel Museum

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