Welcome back to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In Episode 317, we’re checkin’ in with three more of the 2025 Garage Build-Off builders to see how their projects are shaping up as the deadline looms. From busted knuckles to breakthrough moments, we get the raw truth on where they’re at and what’s still left to do. We also dive into Brian Klock’s S&S Vintage Tour Pinhead—a stunning tribute to classic American iron with that signature Klock Werks touch. And to top it off, we spotlight a killer new part from Paughco that’s turning heads in the custom world. Tune in for builds, banter, and all the two-wheeled talk you can handle.

In this week’s episode of ShopTalk—America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show—we sit down with Kurt Peterson from Lil’ Evil Inkorpor8ted and Pete Nowaskey to talk about their Performance Show Series rollin’ into Sturgis. These two are throwin' down a different kind of show—where high-horsepower, purpose-built machines take center stage—and every dime raised goes to benefit the Sacred Mountain Retreat Center. We dig into what they think makes a real performance bike, check out the latest from Professional Monkey, and as always, bring you all the two-wheeled bullshit we can squeeze into one episode. It’s fast, it’s loud, and it’s for a damn good cause. Don’t miss it.

On this week’s episode of *ShopTalk*, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we sit down with Steve Bramanti—the man behind Deadbeat Customs. Known for their no-frills, grassroots style and killer moto gear, Deadbeat Customs has become a staple in the custom motorcycle scene. Get to know Steve as we talk about where he came from, how Deadbeat was born, and where he’s headed next. Whether you’ve been to a Deadbeat Retreat or just rocked the gear, this is your chance to hear the story straight from the source.

This week on ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re diving headfirst into the world of high-speed thrills and rally culture. King of the Baggers racer Max Flinders joins us alongside Mad Monkey Racing’s team owner and Mark Hendrix from Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson to talk about racing, wrenching, and what’s coming next on the track. We’ll also take a quick look back at Born Free 2025, show off a killer Triumph we spotted in Laconia, and Chris unveils his new favorite motorcycle accessory from Motorcycles & Coffee — and trust us, you’re gonna want one. 

This week on ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re shining the spotlight on some badass women in motorcycling who are keeping history alive and blazing trails for the next generation. Episode 313 dives into Pearl’s Jam, a celebration of women riders and builders happening at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We’re joined by industry legends and leaders: Marilyn Stemp, longtime moto-journalist and event organizer, Cris Sommer Simmons, author and trailblazing rider, Heidi Haro, director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, and Olivia Jacobs, one of the young guns carrying the torch forward. These ladies talk shop, share stories from the road, and give us a preview of what to expect at Pearl’s Jam—an event that honors the grit, wrenching skills, and legacy of women in motorcycling. If you're headed to Sturgis, or just give a damn about keeping the culture alive, this episode is for you.

The countdown is on! In this week’s episode of ShopTalk—America’s original weekly motorcycle talk show—we’re kicking off the 2025 SmokeOut Rally Garage Build Off. Meet the first round of garage builders: Hutch, Childers, Johns, and Siekewicz. From seasoned veterans to first-time fabricators, these four aren’t pros—they're passionate DIY wrenchers going all in.

They’ve got under 100 days to build, shake down, and ride their custom motorcycles to the legendary SmokeOut Rally for final judging. Will the bikes run? Will they even make it? That’s what we’re here to find out.

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This week on *ShopTalk*, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we sit down with Frank Rosales, founder of the FDR Foundation—an incredible organization dedicated to supporting survivors of motorcycle accidents and helping them rebuild their lives both on and off the bike. Frank shares the deeply personal story behind the foundation’s creation and how it's making a real difference in the community.

Plus, Jannine drops in with a quick recap of the wild and wonderful 2nd Annual Lunch Lady Ride at TMMR—you *know* you want to hear about it. And as always, we pack in all the two-wheel bullshit we can fit in an hour.

In this week’s episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, we’re joined by the one and only Darren McKeag of McKeag Art. Darren’s getting the nod into the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame this year, and we’re diving into his world of ink, bikes, and badassery. From the tattoo shop to the open road, Darren’s built a legacy on creativity and chopper culture.

We’ll also take a close look at Joey Barela’s killer chopper build, and check out a bitchin’ new product from the fine folks at Paughco. As always, it’s packed with all the two-wheeled bullshit we can cram into a single episode—don’t miss it!

America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show is back with Episode 309—and it’s a heavy hitter. We’re diving into what’s going down in Sturgis for the 85th rally with early news, inside info, and the kind of updates only ShopTalk delivers. We’re also dropping the first six builders announced for the 2025 SmokeOut Garage Build-Off—you won’t want to miss who’s throwing down this year. Plus, we’re taking a closer look at Rick Abate’s killer FXR from the 2025 Friends Throwdown. And yeah, we packed in all the usual bullshit, banter, and behind-the-scenes you’ve come to expect.

This week on ShopTalk, we’re hanging out with Mark Rhoades — the man behind PinUp Baggers and now the driving force behind the River City Bike Expo. Mark has spent a lifetime living and breathing motorcycles, and now he’s throwing one hell of an event you won’t want to miss. We’ll also check out a killer BSA we stumbled across down in Daytona, spotlight a must-have product for your garage, and, as always, cram in as much two-wheeled bullshit as humanly possible. Saddle up and let’s get into it.