Two Enthusiasts Motorcycle Podcast

Two Enthusiasts Motorcycle Podcast episodes:

• 12.12.2018

  So Long, And Thanks for all the Fish

  Unfortunately, the Two Enthusiasts Podcast will no longer be putting out new episodes, but we are going to continue the show under a new name, the Brap Talk Podcast, with hosts Jensen Beeler and Shahin Alvandi. Come join us there!

  
• 11.20.2018

  Episode 86 - Something New

  It has been a very long time since we last recorded a Two Enthusiasts Podcast show for you, but Episode 86 is out in the wild now, and in it we discuss all the new bikes that debuted at the EICMA show...

  
• 09.04.2018

  Episode 85 - Triple Threat

  Air conditioning for your helmet, Ducati hooking up with Hero, and Harley-Davidson vs. President Trump - this episode is a triple threat of hot topics...and deep squirrel holes.

  
• 08.20.2018

  Episode 84 - New Beginnings

  A podcast for new riders, we talk about getting started on a motorcycle, riding in groups of bikes, and going to your first track day.

  
• 08.11.2018

  Episode 83 - The Day Hell Froze Over

  This show starts off with some news: Triumph North America losing its main man, MV Agusta's new Moto2 race bike, and Aprilia's parallel-twin sport bike. We then move on to World Ducati Week, the Suzuka 8-Hours endurance race, and Harley-Davidson's...

  
• 07.27.2018

  Episode 82 - Bring the Noise

  Quentin and Jensen talk about track days, new riders, and the secrets of going fast.

  
• 07.17.2018

  Episode 81 - Sex Panther

  Welcome to the MEGA episode, in its 2.5 hours of moto-podcasting glory. In this show, Q&J discuss their recent galavanting, which includes riding the new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 SCS in Italy, visiting Pirelli and Metzeler, racing with OMRAA...

  
• 07.06.2018

  Episode 80 - Mac Track

  In this episode, Jensen learns how to use a voice recorder, and Quentin talks about his recent stint as an endurance racer. We also discuss a bit of motorcycle racing from MotoGP, the Isle of Man TT, and the Erzberg...

  
• 06.04.2018

  Episode 79 - Avocado Toast

  Isle of Man TT racing, MotoGP Championship racing, riding dirt bikes, crashing dirt bikes...that's this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

  
• 05.25.2018

  Episode 78 - Princess Düsseldorf

  Some motorcycle racing news, some motorcycle technology news, some motorcycle industry news...this show has all the motorcycle news. Quentin also makes some puns.

  
• 05.16.2018

  Episode 77 - Fifty Shades of BBQ

  Fresh from the MotoGP round in Austin, the guys talk about the very cool Kramer HKR EVO2 R motorcycle, the declining motorcycle sales in the USA, and the future of manufacturing.

  
• 05.06.2018

  Episode 76 - Hungry, Hungry Hippos

  Back from Africa, Jensen talks about his trips to Morocco and South Africa, and what it was like riding the new tires from Bridgestone and Pirelli...along with a bevy of bikes.

  
• 05.06.2018

  Episode 76 - Hungry, Hungry Hippos

  Back from Africa, Jensen talks about his trips to Morocco and South Africa, and what it was like riding the new tires from Bridgestone and Pirelli...along with a bevy of bikes.

  
• 04.11.2018

  Episode 75 - Sandbagging

  In this episode, we don't talk about anything...except the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR - we talk about that a little.

  
• 04.02.2018

  Episode 74 - Triumphant

  Harley-Davidson invests in Alta Motors, and its future; Jensen rides a pair of Triumphs, the Speed Triple RS and the Tiger 800 XCA; and we talk about the motorcycle gear of the future.

  
• 03.26.2018

  Episode 73 - Prince Albert

  A feisty show with plenty of news to cover, the guys talk about the start of the MotoGP season, the pre-Isle of Man TT rider maneuverings, Harley-Davidson's mysterious brake recall, the One Moto Show in Portland, shakeups in the moto-media...

  
• 03.01.2018

  Episode 72 - The Lost Episode

  This episode somehow fell through the cracks, so apologies for its late arrival. It's a simple show, really. We talk about the recent press launches for the new Honda Gold Wing and the new Ducati Panigale V4 - two very...

  
• 02.23.2018

  Episode 71 - Chapless Apps

  What do Harley-Davidson, The Dakar, and Forever21 all have in common? They're the big topics of this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

  
• 01.25.2018

  Episode 70 - Epidemiology

  Another wide-ranging show, the guys talk about the massive Brembo recall that is underway in the United States and abroad, and MV Agusta finally buying out Mercedes AMG's financial stake in the Italian motorcycle brand. The show then concludes with...

  
• 01.11.2018

  Episode 69 - Live Show SF

  A live show that we recorded at the San Francisco Dainese D-Store, this show starts by covering the FIM's new electric motorcycle racing series. It then moves onto the state of the motorcycle industry, looking at the challenges that the...

  
• 01.02.2018

  Episode 68 - Chupachuckwallacabra

  One of our last remaining shows that were recorded in 2017, this episode touches on the TVS Apache RR 310S sport bike and what it means for the small-displacement market; how to build a compelling supersport machine; rule changes that...

  
• 12.05.2017

  Episode 67 - Piano Tuners

  Movements are afoot in the motorcycle industry, and in this episode we discuss the tectonic business changes that happened recently with the MAG Group and Yamaha. We then discuss Ben Spies' return to motorcycle racing, and on a larger level...

  
• 12.04.2017

  ATTN: Live Show San Francisco, December 13th

  Come join us on December 13th, for a (free) live show in San Francisco. We'll be talking bikes at the Dainese D-Store (131 S Van Ness), from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, with a healthy amount of rabbit holes. We hope that...

  
• 11.21.2017

  Episode 66 - EICMA

  More new bikes! Quentin and Jensen cover the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, and all the new models and concept that debuted there. Of special note, Jensen hasn't slept in 4 days and averaged a Red Bull every 2hs, so....yeah...it's...

  
• 11.13.2017

  Episode 65 - Tokyo Motor Show

  Fresh from the unveiling of the 6th generation Honda Gold Wing, we talk firstly about the new tourer from Honda. After a quick discussion about Suzuki pulling out of two major MX series, we get down to a talk about...

  
• 10.28.2017

  Episode 64 - Sol Crushing

  Harley-Davidson's sales are down, KTM has a new electric dirt bike, and it's Jensen's birthday. In other words, another great podcast about motorcycles.

  
• 10.09.2017

  Episode 63 - Back, To The Future

  A quick ride review of the new Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 and Aprilia Shiver 900, and then we take a deep dive into the future of electric vehicles, and the future of transportation just in general.

  
• 09.26.2017

  Episode 62 - Diss Invited

  The new Honda Gold Wing revealed, Skully's resurrection, concussions and helmet safety need to be taken seriously, Rossi truly is The Doctor, and Ducati debuts its V4 motor and photos of its next superbike leak.

  
• 09.11.2017

  Episode 61 - Wasted Talent

  We say goodbye to the 2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800, and talk about this peppy Italian machine that's been in our garage for the past few weeks, and then we move down to SoCal, where we "rode" the Polaris Slingshot....

  
• 08.24.2017

  Episode 60 - Diet Pepsi & Milk

  Catching up on some industry news, the guys talk about BMW's multiple vehicle recalls, Ducati's traction control upgrade, Triumph partnering with Bajaj, and they also break some news about the turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa that's coming for the 2019 model year.

  
• 08.11.2017

  Episode 59 - Leticia Cline

  Leticia Cline, one of the most recognized social media influencers in the motorcycle industry, joins us for a very special chat about life, bikes, and marketing.

  
• 07.19.2017

  Episode 58 - California Dream

  Jensen goes on a week-long trip to Laguna Seca for the WorldSBK and MotoAmerica racing. We talk the new Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition and the new V4 that's coming; we ride Laguna Seca with Keanu Reeves and other...

  
• 07.04.2017

  Episode 57 - Chocolate Rain

  In this episode we tease our upcoming superbike shootout, talk about Honda's EV revolution, how Harley-Davidson might buy Ducati, and what the last v-twin superbike from the Italian brand might look like...and Jensen does some singing.

  
• 06.29.2017

  Episode 56 - Nicky Bobby

  Remembering Nicky Hayden, reading some newsy news, watching the Isle of Man TT, and racing supermoto motorcycles in the PNW...that's what this episode is all about.

  
• 06.19.2017

  Episode 55 - The Aprilia Show

  Our last installment of the Two Enthusiasts' Texan endeavor, this show talks about riding Aprilia's new V4 lineup, which includes the RSV4 and Tuono V4. We give our take on the new Aprilias (spoiler alert, they're awesome), and then sit...

  
• 06.17.2017

  Episode 54 - The Suzuki Show

  Another installment in our "COTA" series, this time Jensen and Quentin talk about riding the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 at the Circuit of the Americas. We also sit down with Kevin Schwantz, for a casual chat about motorcycles. We think you...

  
• 06.06.2017

  Episode 53 - The Ducati Show

  One of our special shows recorded at COTA, this episode is all about the Ducati World, as we interview Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, and Julian Thomas, the press officer for the Ducati MotoGP team.

  
• 05.17.2017

  Episode 52 - COTA

  Back from the Circuit of the Americas, the guys talk about their adventures in Austin, Texas and preview some material from shows still to come.

  
• 05.02.2017

  Episode 51 - Coda

  How to power-slide a motorcycle, how MotoGP is being used as a piggy bank, and how GoPro wants all your videos...that's what Episode 51 is all about, before we head off to the Circuit of the Americas for MotoGP.

  
• 04.21.2017

  ATTN: Austin Live Show April 21st 9AM

  We will be doing a live-taping of the podcast on Ducati Island at the Circuit of the Americas - Saturday, April 22nd - 9am-11am.

  
• 04.14.2017

  Episode 50 - Pity the Fool

  Thank you for enduring 50 episodes of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast! In this show, we celebrate the best day of all the days, April Fools Day. As such, we dive into the jokes posted up by the internet on April...

  
• 04.03.2017

  Episode 49 - Send It

  This episode is mostly about the press launch for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R6, which took place at Thunderhill Raceway in California. Along the way though, we talk about a number of items, like riding on a wet track, chassis setup,...

  
• 03.30.2017

  Episode 48 - Mechanical Masochism

  Whacky front-ends, bespoke chassis, and new two-stroke technologies...this episode is an ode to those who think outside of the box, for better or for worse.

  
• 03.17.2017

  Episode 47 - Adam Waheed

  Adam Waheed from RidersDomain.com joins us on this episode, to talk about happenings in the industry, and what bikes we've been riding lately. Adam has been a long-time journalist in the motorcycle industry, and we think you will enjoy his...

  
• 03.07.2017

  Episode 46 - Caveat Emptor

  This week's show brings you a wide range of topics, as we dive into the highly controversial issue of how to run-in a new motorcycle, Ducati's new financing program that's kind of like a lease, but is not (but it...

  
• 02.28.2017

  Episode 45 - Handsome

  Fresh from the One Moto Show in Portland, the guys take a look at the recent rumors about V4 superbikes from Honda and Ducati. After taking a walk around the sport bike block, the show ends with a discussion about...

  
• 02.21.2017

  Episode 44 - Michael Lock

  The Two Enthusiasts Podcast is proud to announce our first guest on the show, Mr. Michael Lock from AMA Pro Racing. Lock has an extensive career in the motorcycle industry, working for Honda, Triumph, and Ducati. Now, he heads AMA...

  
• 02.02.2017

  Episode 43 - A Flawed Victory

  For a show that is all about the demise of Victory Motorcycles, episode 43 covers a number of industry issues beyond the recent business decisions made by Polaris - namely the tough climate in the US motorcycle industry, the evolution...

  
• 01.23.2017

  Episode 42 - 2016 in Review

  It's 2017 and we are back into the swing of things. To get the new year started off right, we have an extra long show for you, which covers all of the major stories from last year - what bikes...

  
• 12.31.2016

  Episode 41 - Brappy Holidays

  Brappy Holidays from the Two Enthusiasts Podcast. In this show, we discuss the recent changes to the World Superbike Championship rules, the management shuffle at KTM USA, and the AMA anointing WERA as its amateur racing series of choice. If...