International coffee connoisseur and Italophile, Wendy Pojmann joins Hollywood and Fenix in the RIG Lounge. Wendy shares stories from her forthcoming book, coffee shops and travels abroad, as well as her passion for motorcycle and coffee. Recorded at the RIG Coffee & Garage Lounge Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques), Chris “Sparky” Franco (@ridgebackracing) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ON...
Mar 30, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The Rust Is Gold Racing Crew travel north to Santa Fe, New Mexico to visit with Jim and David Pearson of Santa Fe Harley-Davidson and Santa Fe KTM. The Pearson Brothers talk about growing up in the Great White North, emigrating from Canada to the US and preparing for the Sonora, Mexican and Dakar Rally. ———————————————————————————— Recorded on the road at Santa Fe Harley-Davidson and KTM Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques), Chris “Sparky” ...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 37
New York born, but New Mexico raised, international singer/songwriter and performer - CK Jones joins the #RIGRacing Crew in the Lounge. CK recounts growing up racing dirt bikes, downhill skiing and professional snowboarding in Taos, New Mexico and hitting the road for California in search of musical stardom. Somewhere along the way CK found a new version of himself and Kirk Matthews was born with a new direction in music and flat track racing —————————————————————————————— Recorded at RIG Coffee...
Feb 27, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Motorcycle rider and friend of the Rust Is Gold Racing Crew and the New Mexico Racing community, CJ Rodden talks about riding the desert, safety and being insured. Hollywood and Fenix kick back in the RIG lounge with CJ for a casual conversation about riding, gear, racing and having representation if you need it in Law Tigers New Mexico. —————————————————————————————— #RoadRacing #SMRI #SandiaRaceway #Motorcycles #Garage #CustomBuild #CaffeineAndGasoline #Coffee #LawTigers #DesertSled Recorded a...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Motorcycle road racer, Rachel Buser, joins the RIG Racing Crew (Fenix, Hollywood & Sparky) in the #RIGCoffeeGarage Lounge. In the first #Podcast of #2020 Rachel talks about her start in road racing, learning the ropes and her need for speed. She has quickly become one the fastest racers on the track and shares her thoughts on her inspiration and support from her mother, friends and fellow racers. Thank you to Web series sponsor Chris Bronstorp and Sandia BMW Motorrad , and new Patreon sponso...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 34
Author and motorcycle enthusiast Geoff Holladay joins the #RIGCrew in the Rust is Gold Coffee & Garage Lounge to discuss his book and the world around us. Bumper's Garage is a motor culture origin story about the relationships that are formed around people's hobbies, and how knowledge and experience is passed from one generation of enthusiasts to the next. GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.bumpersgarage.com/ —————————————————————————————— #BumpersGarage #Mentorship #CafeRacer #Vincent #BlackSha...
Jan 08, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 33
After 11 years in the motorcycle parts and service industry - Albuquerque's Steve Caruso, owner of Moto Authority, has a very Zen approach to business, life and racing. Steve joins Fenix and Hollywood in the RIG Coffee & Garage Lounge to talk about the early days at Laguna Seca, Sandia Motor Speedway and making friends not just customers. Listen to the entire podcast to hear Hollywoods trivia question and win something VERY cool from Steve and the folks at Moto Authority. SHOUTOUTS: Moto Aut...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 32
With the current crises in Hong Kong making headlines world-wide, Fenix and Hollywood Skype interview American filmmaker and teacher, Michael Rush in Hong Kong. Michaels short film Cafe Racers of Hong Kong showcases the S.R.B.C. (Street Retro Bike Club) and the culture and bikes they love. The guys discuss the clips featured in Fenix's documentary - Caffeine & Gasoline: Evolution of the American Rocker. SHOUTOUTS: SMRI – Sandia Speedway 444 Motorcycle Show COMING UP: Steve Caruso: New Mexico...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The Rust is Gold Racing Crew sit down with the #RIGGals - Sarah Nest, Dianna Franco and Kristee Maes. The gals discuss the dos and don'ts of beginner motorcycling and to expect as a new rider. Sarah and Dianna recap their road/camping adventure in the Jemez Mountains. A trip fraught with challenges including, heavy rain, heat, fires, wild dogs and mechanical issues. Hollywood and Fenix promote November events: SMRI Awards Ceremony, 2nd Annual Turkey Ride, and announce winner of the October RIG/L...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Podcasting from the Sandia Motor Speedway the RIG Racing Team wraps up the highs and lows of the 2019 season with insight from Marc Beyer and Frances Sayre of OCD Custom Cycles . Marc and Frances discuss owning a business and racing as a couple and give some encouragement to both new riders and female riders. Brittany Morrow of SMRI gives an update on the next racing season and upcoming SMRI season wrap party. WEBSITES: SMRI-Racing Official Website OCD Custom Cycles Official Facebook #SMRI #Vint...
Nov 05, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Lowbrow Custom's CEO and founder, Tyler Malinky joins the RIG Crew via phone to discuss Lowbrow's humble beginnings. One of the industry's best online parts, gear and swag companies celebrates 15 years in business with no end in sight. Operating on the promise of quality and professionalism - these "moto-weirdos" continue to push the culture and industry forward with builds, videos and incredible attitude! Tyler , Fenix , Hollywood and Sparky discuss everything from backyard builds to Bonneville...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The RIG Racing Crew makes a stop at the home of legendary stunt rider - Bob Duffey The "Fastest man on two wheels backwards" shares stories of traveling the world, racing, and rubbing elbows with the likes of Evel Knievel. —————————————————————————————————— Recorded at on the road in Las Cruces, New Mexico Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques), Chris “Sparky” Franco (@ridgebackracing) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lan...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 27
RIG Racing Podcast Contest winner - Chuck Brannan makes the trek from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit Rust is Gold Coffee shop. Experiencing vintage motorcycles, great brew, craft coffee and awesome new friends - Chuck recounts the highs and lows of the trip - and finds its all part of the adventure! —————————————————————————————————— UPCOMING: EP 25 – Legendary stunt rider and racer Bob Duffy.—————————————————————————————————— Recorded at Rust is Gold Coffee, New MexicoHos...
Sep 19, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 26
We have a SPECIAL BONUS episode this week featuring - Ivan Weiner from the AFMX: Albuquerque Film & Music Experience! Ivan has some great stories to share about his days with the legendary #DennisHopper and the origins of the Film & Music Experience. The RIG Racing Crew is excited to have #CaffeineAndGasoline be selected as an Official Selection of the AFMX and are so honored to share a screen with the classic Easy Rider at the Kimo Theater, Friday, September 27th - in downtown Albuquerq...
Sep 12, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Born in the dusty southwest town of Las Cruces, New Mexico the Desert Ace Rockers continue the tradition of Desert Racing and Cafe Racer building. Founder Andy De La O, shares memories of Flat Track Racing and rides across the desert crossing borders and chasing adventures. DAR Members Danny McClung and RIGR's very own Chris 'Sparky' Franco join in the conversation to share the origin and future of the Desert Ace Rockers.
Sep 06, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The Voyage Home - In Part 2 of 2 - the #RIGRacing Crew head home from Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sparky, Rico, Hollywood and Fenix make their way home - through mechanical failure, road wariness and low batteries! But the guys enjoy the trip just the same. PROMOTION WINNERS! Congratulations to: Austin Cantrell - Local Winner. Chuck Brannen - National Winner. Listen to the podcast to hear their suggestion. UPCOMING: EP 24 – Desert Ace Rockers: Andy Del La O, Danny McClung EP 25 – Stunt rider and rac...
Aug 23, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
From the #RIGRacing Crew road trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas the guys test ride the new Royal Enfield Continental GT650. —————————————————————————————————— We want your feedback and ideas! The RIGR Crew is running a promotion – and we want you involved. For our local (New Mexico) listeners – send in an idea for an event you’d like the RIGR Crew to ride to and podcast from and if we select your idea we’ll give you a Rust is Gold Coffee Gift Certificate and RIG T-shirt For our n...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In Part 1 of 2 - the #RIGRacing Crew head south to Las Cruces, New Mexico in the middle of summer to interview Desert Ace Rockers Andy De La O and Danny McClung, and test ride the new Royal Enfield Continental GT650. Along the way the guys dodge - deer, giant rabbits, zombie mice and massive owls, camp on the sandy shores of Elephant Butte, and drink entirely too much Scotch! ———————————————————————————————————————————- We want your feedback and ideas! The RIGR Crew is running a promotion – and ...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Chris 'Sparky' Franco, Steven “Fenix” Maes & Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia host Dee "Momma D" Jones in the studio. Momma D discusses traveling the 50 States on her motorcycle, life on the road and her discovery of self and people she encountered on the road. We want your feedback and ideas! The RIGR Crew is running a promotion - and we want you involved. For our local (New Mexico) listeners - send in an idea for an event you'd like the RIGR Crew to ride to and podcast from and if we select your...
Jul 02, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
International stunt and freestyle rider, Ernie 'eDub' Vigil takes on the the Mexican 1000 - and returns home with some tales to tell and surprising revelations. ———————————————————————————————————————————- Steven “Fenix” Maes & Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia sit with Ernie eDub' Vigil in the studio and discusses the grueling Mexican 1000, broken ankles and doubling for Keanu Reeves in #JohnWick movies. Visit: The Official Triumph YouTube (Videos Featuring Ernie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Download Podcast Vintage Honda champion and racer - Steve Brown, of the Kings of Speed racing team holds court with the RIG Racing Crew. ———————————————————————————————————————————- Chris 'Sparky' Franco, Steven “Fenix” Maes & Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia host Steve Brown in the studio. Sparky returns, Hollywood instigates an on track feud and Fenix takes a backseat. UPCOMING: Ernie “eDub” Vigil – Mexico 1000 Recap Dee Jones "Momma D" - 50 States of Consciousness ——————————————————————————————...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Download Podcast The RIG Racing Crew sit down with rising motorcycle builders Jimmy Vigil and Martin Trujillo of Gray Wolf Motorsports - talk about next generation builders, Northern New Mexico culture and upcoming events. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven "Fenix" Maes & Thaison "Hollywood" Garcia host Gray Wolf Motorsports in the studio. Sparky is MIA, and Thaison recalls his early Taos, ...
May 28, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The RIG Racing Team reports from the road in Austin, TX - MotoGP, The Hand Built Motorcycle Show, Revival Motorcycles, Moonshine and Bed bugs! ———————————————————————————————————— Sparky, Hollywood and Fenix take a road trip to Austin, Tx. The adventure begins with late starts, torrential rains, and bed bugs - but ends with great people, motorcycles and moonshine! The crew meet up with Desert Ace Rockers , Dustin Kott , Revival Motorcycles and Flat Track Coffee at the Hand Built Motorcycle Show....
May 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The guys sit down with BMW Motorrad - Demo Team Leader and Product Specialist - Cassie Maier .
May 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jake Smith headed to California after graduating high school to pursue his dream of working on motorcycles.
May 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Part 2 of the Sandia BMW Demo Day - the guys review the demo bikes.
May 01, 2019•32 min
In PART 1 of a TWO-PART episode, the guys talk about #VintageBMWMotorcycles, the growing #ModernClassic motorcycle trends and #AdventureMotorcycling with Chris Bronstorp of Sandia BMW.
May 01, 2019•41 min
The guys discuss the growing Cafe Racer movement in Mexico.
May 01, 2019•36 min
The #RIG Crew test out some new equipment and a #DukeCity Rocker - Devan Daves drops in.
Apr 30, 2019•41 min
Albuquerque native and professional street freestyler and stunt rider, Ernie 'eDub' Vigil.
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min
