In this episode, we sit down with Nick Ellis, the Executive Director of the RPM Foundation. Obviously we're interested in what he's working on, but the RPM organization is doing some pretty critical work in preserving the rich heritage and skills needed to keep vintage cars and motorcycles going. As the leader of this non-profit dedicated to advancing careers in vehicle restoration and preservation, Nick provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the classic car and...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Okey doke. Let's address the elefant in the room. When selling a car or motorcycle, the process can be grueling as the worst of humanity seems to seek you out. We don't think it's intentional, so we decided to aggregate some of our experience and take a chance that ONE person might hear this and maybe be just a little less terrible when hunting down a project. Blaine and I have bought and sold more than we care to admit, and when it comes to these kinds of transactions, and we've learned a thing...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Part 2 of our catch up after a few months' break: heartache and joy of losing and acquiring old cars and motorcycles. - What to expect when you're expecting (your daughter to borrow your car) - Disappointing shakedowns - R80 stewardship BMW R60/2 R100/7 R80 GS BMW e24 Land Rover AJS, Matchless Moto Guzzi V50 The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mec...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 18
We're back. It's been hot and eventful, but B&A catch up on a few things. This is a 2-part WIDOMSV episode: recap of Andy and Blaine's trip to Formula One in Monaco and a gas station, respectively. The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird proj...
Sep 01, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Andy's getting ready for a big trip and Blaine wants to make sure he's prepared. Things we learn today: - How to pack for a 2 week trip to Europe - Appropriate gas station snacks - The correct Spaniard to root for - Fandom can be purchased - Don't talk to strange men on verandas - Andy doesn't like one Aussie in particular How DO you say ketchup in French? Covering: Bultaco Matador Ariel Square 4 Formula 1 The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Deh...
May 17, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Every Moto Morini eventually gets to know Paul Compton - his YouTube videos have kept many a 3 1/2 on the road, including mine. It took wrangling three time zones, but we got the chance to chat with Paul; mostly talked Morinis and making fun of the French. If he's not wrenching Italians, he's building Lotus EV's in his garage, nbd. Check out his channel at youtube.com/@EVguru. Covering (a lot in this one): Moto Morini 3 1/2, 500 Lotus Douglas Motorcycles Volkswagen Scirocco Royal Enfield Land Ro...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 15
The BMW projects continue. To buy the parts lot or not buy the parts lot. We're committed to Mid-Ohio in July. Some multicultural insights. ...and Andy catches some expected Hell from Blaine. BMW R100/7 BMW R65 BMW HPN Rally bikes Also: A Jeep FC170 (Forward Control) in the desert?? Stay tuned. Follow along on Instagram @holeintheheadmoto or email us - actually@holeintheheadpod.com We have a Patreon! patreon.com/holeinthehead The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy T...
May 02, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 14
We're taking a break for some editing, so this week you get a motorcycle ... poem? Yep. Known for their reliability and ease of maintenance, I've had a couple instances when an Airhead didn't disappoint. The most recent caused a bit of reflection. Don't worry, nothing too sappy. :) Hope you enjoy. Covering: BMW R75/5 BMW R100/7 The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but a...
Apr 24, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Blaine is sunburned and Andy is Beemer-rich - don't get cocky. Covering: Albin 25 (Boat!) BMW R65 BMW R100/7 Benelli 350 Wards-Riverside The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant ot...
Apr 17, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Road trips and British projects abound this week - we are officially Ariel Square Four owners! Though one bike is considerably further along than the other. -and- Land Rover? I hardly knew 'er. Covering: Ariel Square Four Land Rover Range Rover Formula One The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst idea...
Apr 10, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 11
It's a pretty great day when your biggest problem is a fussy Italian motorcycle, but being stumped on a project can be pretty frustrating. Sometimes all you can do is pause and have a cup of tea. Covering: Moto Morini 350 Ducati 350 Scrambler Fiat 128 Couple GMC G1000 Handi-Van (Chevy G10) BMW R75 The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical pro...
Apr 03, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week my friend Jason Wallace joins Blaine and I to talk rider personalities, European motorcycles, Land Speed records and more. This is our first release of an interview episode. Let us know what you think! Covering: Vintage Motorcycles Ducati Nimbus Douglas BMW Airhead Moto Morini Yamaha YDS Moto Guzzi Ambassador MV Agusta Kawasaki Laverda 750 SF2 American Eagle Moto Guzzi LeMans The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular ...
Mar 27, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, we acknowledge a special listener and have a HUGE 1-2 update: the Universe has done it again, in big way. Covering: Ariel Square Four(s)! The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of our signif...
Mar 20, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Blaine broadens his IRA to include a British legend and Andy fusses over an Ossa Enduro. Covering: Ariel Square 4 Ossa 250 Enduro The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of our significant others. Join us as ...
Mar 13, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Pondering the sale of a department store motorcycle this week and we get a little deep-divey into the history of Benelli. Hear Andy's book report on the brand's origins and eventual pivot to shotguns. *New email* We've gotten some (very polite) notes, so if we get something wrong, email us: actually@holeintheheadpod.com Covering: Wards-Riverside Benelli The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage ...
Mar 06, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week brought some Ducati luck for Andy's project and Blaine has an update on the Volvo project. Also, while we're cheeky with some of the vintage community, the Observed Trials scene hasn't lost its charm. Also Also, we learn more about our love languages. Covering: Ducati 350 Scrambler Volvo P1800 Montesa Cota Ossa Mar Moto Beta The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycle...
Feb 28, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode, Andy is on the hunt for a 350 Widecase barrel, but finds the real struggle in getting a straight answer from an online community. Covering: Ducati Scrambler Triumph Trophy Pierce Arrow The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird pro...
Feb 21, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
What did I buy again? New parts, new perspectives. Covering: MV Agusta RS 150 Volvo P1800 Vespa VBA The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage Ducatis, old ...
Feb 14, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Nesting, Market Values, Cheating. Covering: Ducati Paso Cagiva Elefant Land Rover Ducati Monza, Singles The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage Ducatis, ...
Feb 07, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
An unexpected honeyhole, a new heart for an old Volvo, and an italian point of contention. Covering: MV Agusta 150 RS Volvo P1800 Garelli Mosquito Parilla Olimpia Ducati Falcone Capriolo The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometime...
Jan 26, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
During our normal recording sessions, Blaine Dehmlow and I chat about our trip to Oklahoma in June to ride Moto Morini 3 1/2's and what's next for the Hole in the Head Moto Podcast. See more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com and find us on Instagram @holeintheheadmoto Gas Money! https://www.holeintheheadmoto.com/ https://www.patreon.com/holeinthehead The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and...
Nov 03, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The season finale of Season 2 of the Hole in the Head Moto Storytime Podcast is here. After a series of conversations and coincidences, the Universe led us to find a dream bike and take it on an adventure. However, as things seem to go, the adventure is not quite as imagined - join me, Andy Taylor and my best motorcycle friend, Blaine Dehmlow as we brave a pandemic and converge on a little town in Oklahoma to find calm on a country road. I hope you enjoy this narrative episode, 'Everything is OK...
Oct 07, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This episode marks the final installment of my conversations with one of my closest friends and motorcycle accomplices - Blaine Dehmlow . And as this recurring chat about motorcycles produced an unexpected Moto Morini, why wouldn’t the conversation about its delivery produce an unexpected road trip? *Sorry in advance for the insane amount of F-bombs in this episode. It was a rough week. ____________________ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an i...
Sep 13, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For a motorcycle podcast, we don't talk much about vehicles in this episode. However, the planning for the Moto Morini delivery is in full brainstorm mode. As I take a more cautious tact, Blaine questions our commitment to the Universe's offering. Check out more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com - or on Facebook and Instagram @holeintheheadmoto ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrelated conve...
Sep 06, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
After an overdue inspection of the Morini, I report back to Blaine and get a decision. This episode feels like it was made by a couple hyper little kids - making the decision to acquire a motorcycle is just plain exciting. My only hope was that the bike wasn't a lemon. No pressure! Check out more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com - or on Facebook and Instagram @holeintheheadmoto ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a s...
Aug 29, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Every adventure starts with a conversation, and this one is well under way. In our last chat we were in awe about the universe’s master plan to fulfill Blaine’s lifelong goal of having a particularly collectible motorcycle, without the pre-requisite of my untimely demise. A passed-up BMW led to a purchased BMW led to space becoming available in my garage, which was promptly filled with a Moto Guzzi, which introduced a very attainable Moto Morini 3 1/2. But of course, that’s all irrelevant until ...
Aug 22, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week's conversation was a turning point for our Pandemic Summer. A moment of Craigslist weakness for me leads to a new Guzzi project and a potential life-saver. Blaine and I cover a few things: a pandemic purchase; the need for a buddy bike, a powerful universe and of course... some new Italian motorcycles. ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrelated conversation. For this season of ...
Aug 15, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This season of the podcast is an evolving conversation with one of my closest friends that ultimately results in a ridiculous endeavor, so I do suggest starting at the beginning. In this session, the inevitability of adventure quietly expands. At this point in our recordings, Blaine and I no real ideas or scheme beyond just showing up, or really how this was going to be different than any other conversational podcast on any given topic. But you can’t connect dots that don’t exist, so we persever...
Aug 08, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This season of the podcast is an evolving one, so if you haven’t heard the first episode yet, I suggest going back and starting there. Last week I said that every adventure starts with a conversation - and with a certain point of view I can trace some pretty major events in my life back to a single comment or informal sidebar that seemed irrelevant at the time. I once worked in an art gallery with a woman who also ran a yoga studio - she was the nicest person I’ve ever met, so I had no argument ...
Aug 01, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The first season of the Storytime podcast was three episodes of scripted tales outlining some very life-sized motorcycle adventures. I’ve still got stories and some interviews that I want to share, but I’m not sure if the scripted audiobook format is appropriate at the moment. It’s a lot of looking back and remembering and frankly, more of an exercise in prose than adventuring. And any story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was the manifestation of the conversation t...
Jul 26, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
