Shop Talk 340 jumps straight into the Smokeout Garage Buildoff as four more builders step up and bring serious ideas into the mix. From a knucklehead in a ’63 Pan frame to a dirt-style Harley concept and a long-running Sportster build, this episode gets into real shop life, deadlines, fabrication, and what it takes to show up ready.

There’s also a feature bike from Brent Law, key numbers four and five pulled for the ’95 Heritage giveaway, and a Mother’s Day Milwaukee Leather vest giveaway. Add in motorcycle news, industry updates, and a rundown of upcoming events, and this one covers a lot of ground without losing the edge.

If you’re into choppers, custom motorcycles, garage builds, and the people still doing the work, this episode delivers.

Shop Talk 339 dives straight into the grassroots side of custom motorcycle culture. Chris Callen, Mark Persichetti, and Heather Callen break down motorcycle news, upcoming events, and what’s already taking shape for Smokeout 2026.

The Garage Buildoff is officially underway, with four of thirteen builders stepping up to show early progress. From a Buell-powered supermoto Sportster to a dirt drag chopper, the range of builds shows just how serious this year’s field is getting.

This episode also previews coverage from Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, features a 1986 FXR from Speed Dealer Customs, and highlights parts from Lowbrow Customs. It wraps with a look at major events including Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival, East Coast FXR Jam, Motoblot, and Smokeout 2026.

If you’re into choppers, custom Harley builds, garage projects, and the people keeping this culture alive, this one hits.

Spring’s on and Shop Talk is back with a full throttle episode covering motorcycle news, builder stories, and the culture that keeps it all alive.

We kick things off with Harley-Davidson’s new Ride program, then dig into the story behind Dennis Stemp’s unfinished Panster project—a piece of motorcycle history that still has more to say. There’s also a look at a screen-used Harley from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny heading to auction, along with a quick hit on current industry news.

From there, it gets into the heart of it. Bernie Sebesta of Ruthless Cycles USA and Tommy Sandegard from the Iron and Chrome Collective join the show to talk about building bikes instead of buying parts, what separates choppers from customs, and their push to bring real-deal chopper culture back to Thunder Beach.

We also feature Irish Rich breaking down the Chrome Nun from Sturgis, a spotlight on a Gasbox stainless air cleaner cover, and a rundown of upcoming events including Thunder Beach, Chop Suey 3, TMMR, Motoblot, and the SmokeOut Rally.

If you’re into vintage motorcycles, custom builds, chopper culture, and the stories behind the machines, this episode delivers.

0:00 Intro – Shop Talk 338 Motorcycle Podcast
0:46 Spring Kickoff – Custom Motorcycle Season Begins
2:18 Harley-Davidson Ride Program – What It Means for Riders
3:54 The Panster Project – Dennis Stemp’s Vintage Harley Legacy
8:51 Screen-Used Harley from Indiana Jones Motorcycle Auction
10:12 Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle News Update
12:44 Triumph Recall – What Riders Need to Know
14:16 Feature Bike Introduction – Custom Motorcycle Spotlight
15:06 Irish Rich’s “Chrome Nun” – Sturgis Chopper Breakdown
21:05 Thunder Beach Rally – Bringing Back Real Chopper Culture
25:46 Iron & Chrome Collective Interview – Chopper Builders & Culture
1:00:43 Gasbox Air Cleaner – Performance Motorcycle Parts Spotlight
1:08:35 Motorcycle Events 2026 – Rallies, Shows & Ride Calendar
1:19:12 Outro – Shop Talk Sign-Off

Alicia Noori’s story is the kind that sticks with you.

In Episode 337 of ShopTalk, the 2026 Cycle Source Reader’s Woman of the Year opens up about loss, grit, motorcycles, and motherhood—and how a life-changing crash led to the creation of Peripheral Apparel, a brand riders actually want to wear.

This one goes deeper than business. It’s about resilience, rebuilding, and staying true to yourself in a culture that demands authenticity.

On top of that, Chris and Heather break down the latest in motorcycle news, spotlight a killer 1952 Panhead chopper built by Clinton Wallace, and pull more Smokeout giveaway keys live on the show.

If you're into custom motorcycles, rider-built brands, biker rights, and the people keeping this culture honest—this one’s worth your time.

00:00 – Intro
02:15 – Motorcycle News Roundup
10:40 – Alicia Noori Interview Begins
18:30 – The Crash That Changed Everything
27:45 – Building Peripheral Apparel
39:10 – Motherhood & Motorcycles
48:20 – 2026 Woman of the Year
55:00 – 1952 Panhead Chopper Feature (Clinton Wallace)
1:02:30 – Smokeout Giveaway Key Pull
1:08:00 – Closing Thoughts

ShopTalk is back with Episode 336—and this one hits hard.

We’ve got the crew behind the 2026 S&S Cycle Independence Tour in the house—Dave Perewitz, Jason Mook, Jeff Zielinski, Cory Ness, and Howard Kelly from S&S—talking real-deal custom motorcycles, what’s coming this year, and why the Independence Tour still matters in a sea of copy/paste builds.

This isn’t theory. These are the guys actually shaping the scene.

We’re also breaking down Joe Mielke’s Naked Softail that turned heads at Cycle Showcase—stripped-down, no filler, just raw motorcycle the way it’s supposed to be.

And like always… we’re loading this episode up with shop talk, industry insight, and whatever chaos shows up once the mics go hot.

If you’re into:

• Real custom motorcycle builders
• V-twin performance and fabrication
• S&S Cycle builds and the Independence Tour
• No-BS conversations from inside the industry

👉 This is your episode.

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Pipes Gilliland of Gilliland Customs and Brock Davidson from Brock’s Performance join ShopTalk to break down a race-ready, naturally aspirated Softail ST built for the Donnie Smith Show. We dig into the parts, performance strategy, and the builders behind the project, plus check out a killer chopper from Ed Spurlock at Mid-USA and cover the latest motorcycle industry news.

Motorcycle history meets full-throttle showmanship in this episode of ShopTalk. The Ives Brothers join us for a deep dive into the Globe of Death and the Wall of Death—sharing stories from their circus upbringing, life on the road, close calls, and the split-second trust it takes to ride inches apart at 30 mph on vertical boards. This is the real side of motorcycle stunt culture, straight from the people living it.

We also feature a hard-nosed 1979 Shovelhead from Destroyer Garage, highlight Custom Tech hand controls, and kick off the Smokeout bike giveaway with the first key draw. Add in motorcycle news, shop talk, and upcoming events, and you’ve got one packed episode for anyone who lives for choppers, vintage iron, and the traditions that keep this culture moving.

Listen in and ride along with us.

Timestamps
0:00 Pre-show banter
5:38 ShopTalk intro
11:20 Motorcycle news
18:37 Feature bike – ’79 Shovelhead
27:00 Ives Brothers interview
57:30 Open-door Wall of Death story
1:26:20 Product spotlight – Custom Tech
1:28:41 Smokeout key draw
1:33:04 Events rundown
1:36:02 Closing

Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show. This episode, we pull up a chair with Bubba Boswell of Boswell Harley-Davidson—a name that carries real weight in the motorcycle industry.

We dig into racing, the current state of Harley-Davidson, and what’s ahead for Bubba and his team as the Motor Company continues to evolve. No PR polish. No corporate script. Just straight talk from someone who’s been in the trenches and earned his stripes.

Plus, we crack open Cycle Source Issue 318 and take a hard look at a killer Triumph chopper fresh off the presses. We break down the details, the style, and exactly why this build hits different.

Same ShopTalk. Same honesty. Tune in.

🔥 Harley-Davidson industry insight
🔥 Racing & shop-level experience
🔥 Custom motorcycles & chopper breakdowns
🔥 No filters. No fluff. Just bikes.

ShopTalk Episode 331 brings the heat with special guest Danger Dan Hardick—motorcycle lifer, shop owner, podcast host, and all-around solid human. As the voice behind Danger Dan’s Talk Shop and the founder of MC ShopT’s, Dan knows the grind of shop life, the culture behind the builds, and what it takes to survive in the motorcycle industry.

We also break down a killer custom motorcycle built by Jesse Srpan of Raw Iron Choppers, dive into shop culture, custom bikes, the business side of motorcycles, and stack the episode with the kind of unfiltered, no-BS conversation that’s made ShopTalk America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show.

If you’re into custom choppers, real shop talk, motorcycle culture, and unscripted conversations, this episode is built for you.

🔥 Custom motorcycles & choppers
🔥 Motorcycle shop life & industry insight
🔥 No scripts. No filters. Just bikes.

Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show. Tonight, we’re joined by Eric Gorges of Voodoo Choppers and host of A Craftsman’s Legacy—a bike builder, author, and TV personality with stories and insight only he can bring. We’ll also take a close look at a killer chopper from Frank Holcomb, breaking down the build, the details, and the story behind the machine. And of course, we pack in all the shop talk, ride stories, and general two-wheel bullshit we can fit. Straight-up bikes, straight-up talk—no fluff, no nonsense.