Hello boys and girls, 

Welcome to Episode 475 of The Motorcycle Men Podcast! Tonight, Ted, Tim, Chris, and Justin are back in the shed and ready to unleash another round of motorcycle talk, questionable insights, and the kind of laughter that only happens when four grown men pretend to run a professional show.

We’re catching up on a whole lineup of recent interviews — from the creators of the rock opera Suzy the Cycle Witch, to ADV guru Bret Tkacs, to roadside‑oddity legend Doug Kirby, to Holly Duttera of Ohio Bike Week, and even Norm Kern from the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association. If it’s got wheels, weirdness, or a story, we’ve talked to it.

We’ll also dive into the National Days Calendar because apparently May is everything month: Paper Airplane Day, Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Hamburger Month, National Barbecue Month, National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and even International Drum Month. Basically, if you can celebrate it, someone decided May was the time.

Then it’s on to the stats — 468,879 downloads and counting. North America still leads the pack, Chicago is still our biggest U.S. city, and yes… we lost our listener in the South Sandwich Islands. But we picked up folks in Iceland, Bermuda, Cuba, Zimbabwe, and even Madagascar. The global weirdness continues.

We’ll hit the BINIT, talk about Woody’s Ireland adventure, E15 fuel approvals, Harley‑Davidson products that aren’t motorcycles, and the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge.

So grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about why these old Harleys still get under our skin and stay there. This is the Motorcycle Men Podcast — and the Cafe' is officially open.

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Hello boys and girls,

Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Bret Tkacs. Bret is one of the most respected names in adventure motorcycle training, known for his physics‑based teaching style, his ability to evaluate riders individually, and his mission to help ADV and dual‑sport riders ride smarter, safer, and with more confidence.

We’re going to dig into how he trains riders the way they naturally learn, why traditional training often falls short, and what makes his programs so transformative for riders at every level.

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Hello boys and girls,

Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Doug Kirby — one of the minds behind Roadside America, the legendary guide to the strange, the wonderful, the historic, the gigantic, the tiny, and the downright bizarre attractions scattered across the American landscape.

Doug and the Roadside America team have spent decades documenting the unusual corners of the country — from giant fiberglass animals to mysterious monuments, from folk‑art masterpieces to the kind of oddball stops that make every road trip unforgettable. We’re going to talk about the history of Roadside America, how it all began, how they gather information, some of the most memorable attractions, and what’s coming next for the website, the app, and the future of roadside exploration.

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Hello boys and girls,

Welcome to episode 472 of the Motorcycle Men Podcast. I’m here as always in the corner booth at the V‑Twin Café. Today on the show, we’re sitting down with Holly Duttera. Holly is one of the key people behind Ohio Bike Week, the massive annual rally in Sandusky, Ohio that brings riders from all over the country for concerts, rides, vendors, and a full week of motorcycle mayhem. We’re going to dig into what’s new for 2026, what attendees can expect this year, and how the rally continues to grow and evolve.

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Hello boys and girls, 

I sat down with Norm from the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association to talk rallies, routes, community, and what new members can expect when they join the MSTA family. If you love twisties, long‑haul days, and meeting riders who actually know how to read a map, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now — and get ready to plan your next ride.

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Today we’re diving into the wild, musical, magical world of Suzy the Cycle Witch—the rock opera that blends fantasy, horsepower, and heart. We’re joined by members of the creative team who shaped the story, the music, the voices, and the celebration that surrounds it.

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Hello boys and girls, 

Rolling into another round at the fictitious V‑Twin Café in beautiful Cranford, New Jersey, the whole crew — me, Tim, Chris, and Justin — pulled our stools up to the counter for a conversation that felt like slipping into a well‑worn leather jacket. Today we dove into the timeless pull of old Harley‑Davidsons: the Springers that still turn heads, the Sportsters that refuse to die, the Dynas that defined a generation, and all the other machines that made Milwaukee iron what it is.

We weren’t alone at the counter, either. Joining us was Dave Ackerman, the man behind Tobacco Motorwear, bringing his own brand of moto wisdom, denim toughness, and love for the classics.

So grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about why these old Harleys still get under our skin and stay there. This is the Motorcycle Men Podcast — and the Cafe' is officially open.

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Today we’re joined by a true Route 66 legend: Jerry McClanahan, author of the iconic EZ 66 Guide for Travelers. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Mother Road, chances are Jerry’s maps, notes, and hand-drawn gems have guided your wheels. We’re going to dig into the creation of the guide, the research behind it, the updates that keep it fresh, and the magic of Route 66 itself. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned road wanderer, this conversation is packed with insight, history, and a whole lot of heart.

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Hello boys and girls, 

This week on the Motorcycle Men Podcast, we’re firing up the mics for a wide‑ranging, slightly unhinged, fully caffeinated conversation that covers everything we’ve been up to since early March. Ted takes you behind the scenes of the interviews he’s recorded over the past month — the riders, builders, storytellers, and characters who’ve rolled through the virtual garage and left their mark on the show.

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This week on the Motorcycle Men Podcast, we sit down with Christian Dutcher, the force behind Americade, DirtDaze, and Rolling Thru America. We talk about what’s new for this year’s rallies, what riders can expect, and the incredible guided tours Rolling Thru America is offering across the country.

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