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 ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 36 min
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. ...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min
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 ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min
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...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 50 min
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....
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 32 min
This week on ShopTalk, we're cranking the throttle with special guest Taylor Santos from Shifter Crew —talking everything from jumping out of helicopters to going fast on two wheels and all the wild stuff in between. Taylor's got stories for days and we’re here for every second of it. Heather gives us her first ride impressions of her brand-new Simpson helmet, and of course, we’ve got all the latest two-wheel bullshit you know and love packed into this episode. Buckle up—this one’s a ride....
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this week’s greasy-knuckled episode of ShopTalk , we’re bringin’ in the legend himself—Ron “Flea” Fleenor of Fleas Color Faktory. Flea’s been layin’ down killer lines and custom paint since before most folks knew what a pinstripe was, and now he’s droppin’ a brand new line of custom paints that’s about to set the industry on fire. We get the inside scoop on his latest top-secret project with some of the biggest names in the custom world—let’s just say, this one’s gonna turn heads and rattle c...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 33 min
This week on ShopTalk we’re rollin’ up our sleeves and talkin’ shop with two heavy hitters in the custom bike world—Jason Mook of Deadwood Custom Cycles and Eric Malotke of Open Throttle Customs. These guys know how to build a bike that’ll turn heads. We also give you an inside look at some of the hottest gear from the Donnie Smith Show—products from Brock's Performance, Curly’s Customs, and Tactitether. Chris and Billy hit you with the lowdown on the Twisted Tea Sweepstakes Bike, the FXRTea, an...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
This week on ShopTalk – Vintage Legends Unite, we're bringing you another killer episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show! We’ve got two heavy hitters in the vintage motorcycle world joining us—Steve Klein, renowned vintage motorcycle enthusiast from the Texas Fandango, and Tom Banks, founder of the Motorcycle Trans Am. We’ll be talking all things vintage—racing, restorations, and the stories behind some of the most iconic machines on two wheels. You won’t wa...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 30 min
We’re back for another killer episode of ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite motorcycle talk show. This week, we’re sitting down with Pipes Gilliland of Gilliland Customs to talk about how performance motorcycling is evolving and what’s next for the scene. We’ve also got Professional Monkey and Chris breaking down the current state of the Motor Company, plus a deep dive into some cool new products from Paughco and a killer feature bike you won’t want to miss. And, as always, we’re cramming in...
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr
Welcome To ShopTalk, Episode 302, America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In this episode, we sit down with the S&S Cycle Six. These six builders, Brian Klock, Kevin “Teach” Baas, Xavier Muriel, San Diego Customs, Mike Beland and our very own, Chris Callen. have been chosen for the 2025 Vintage Tour. Each builder will give a little insight into their motorcycle career and give some clues as to what there are building for this special tour. We’ll take a look at killer custom...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Episode 301 of *ShopTalk* is here, and we’re talking shop with Kirk Kelley, the man behind Sporty Parts. This week, we’re diving into one of the most versatile bikes on the road, the one that can be twisted into just about any style you want. If you’ve got a vision, this bike’s got the bones to make it happen. We’ll also check out Freddie Sheppard’s mind-blowing engraved rolling art. To top it all off, Chris and Heather are announcing the 2024 Source Awards Man and Woman of the Year! And, of cou...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Welcome To ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. Episode 300 brings Micah McCloskey into the sidecar. Micah is a Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed Record holder, a builder and former bike shop owner. We are going to talk about the need for speed, and how being a shop owner and the motorcycle culture has changed. We snuck in a special guest, Cary Brobeck, Editor of Choppers Magazine with a big announcement about Chopper Fest. Chris stopped by Kraus Moto last week and ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min
If you want a dozen or so interviews and a ton of great bikes and parts to look at, this is your show. We were at Biltwell's Parts and Labor 2025
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. Episode 298 is stoked to host Kory Souza of Kory Souza Originals! Kory’s been cranking out killer custom motorcycles for two decades, earning a rep as one of the best in the business. Based in sunny Sarasota, Florida, his shop’s known for top-notch builds, unmatched attention to detail, and some serious customer service skills.
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Get ready for another no-BS night of bikes, builds, and everything two-wheels. This week, we’re sitting down with Kyle Ray Rice—yeah, *that* Kyle. The guy with a killer eye for design, a raw passion for bikes, and one hell of a backstory about where it all started for him in motorcycling. Plus, Chris digs into a product that’s got his gears turning for an upcoming project, and as always, we’re packing in all the two-wheel trash talk and shop banter you can handle. Don’t miss it—tune in and join ...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, brought to you by our good friends at Dennis Kirk. Episode 296 features Joe Marshall Customs, a master of one-off custom bikes is bringing the heat with an insane. We’re talking about the real deal – custom builds and two-wheel talk. We’ll take a look at Valentine, in incredible early Harley-Davidson, a great product from Hardatail Chopperls, and of course, all the two wheel bullshit you can handle Get your fix of bik...
Dec 23, 2024•47 min
Welcome to Episode 295 of ShopTalk, America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In this episode, Mark Hendrix from Tobacco Road HD and Jason Hallman from Cycle Stop USA help us with a biker's buying guide for the holiday! And of course, our three hosts have their own ideas. We take a look at a relic of a machine from the Veritas Vintage collection, which will add up to 90-120 minutes of your favorite two-wheel holiday bullshit.
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, Episode 294! This week, we’ve got Steve Bradford in the house—the guy who’s been working behind the scenes at the Lone Star Swap Meet and co-hosting Nitty Gritty Chopper City. We’re diving into the world of custom bikes, taking a closer look at a killer build by Eric Puglia. ShopTalk is America’s first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show, where we cover the latest news, upcoming shows, rad bikes, and all the two-wheel bullshit we can pack into an hour. So grab a cold on...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Welcome to Episode 293 of ShopTalk, where we keep it real with the bikes, builds, and bullshit you love. This week, we’re cranking it up a notch with special guest Chuck Garric—yeah, that Chuck Garric. Legendary bassist, moto nut, and all-around badass. We’re talkin’ about life on the road, his two-wheeled addiction, and how music and motorcycles go hand in hand. We’re also diving into “Darla the Dyna,” a killer tribute build by Mike Aldridge honoring his late mom—get ready for some feels and so...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 46 min
This week on ShopTalk, we’re sittin’ down with Lincoln Infield, Editor of Carolina Full Throttle Magazine. Lincoln’s been knee-deep in the motorcycle mag game for over 20 years, and he’s got stories to tell. We’re talkin’ everything from the highs and lows of keepin’ a bike rag alive to the big event he’s got on the horizon—and, of course, everything two wheels in between. John Jessup from Dream Rides is also jumping in to kick off their annual bicycle drive. Can we top last year and make more d...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Episode 291 is comin'' at ya LIVE, and we've got a hell of a lineup. We're sittin'' down with Elliot Galyn, the mastermind behind "Black Bike Wheels." Get ready to hear how he took his dream and turned it into one of the hottest wheel brands in the industry.But that ain't all—while we were out at Dream Rides TN, we got our eyes on one sweet sporty chop by Nathan DiClaudio, and we're bringin'' it straight to your screens. We've got a ton of bike talk, shop stories, and maybe even some good ol' fa...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show. In this episode, we're honored to be joined by the one and only Keith "Bandit" Ball, the legendary mastermind behind Bikernet and 5 Ball Racing's Bonneville team. If you've been around the motorcycle scene, you already know—Keith's been in the game for decades, wrenchin', ridin', and racin' like a true OG. We dive deep into his journey, his passion for speed, and what's next on the horizon for 5 Ball Racing. But that'...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Welcome to Episode 289 of ShopTalk, brought to you by our partners at Dennis Kirk. We have a fantastic guest joining us: Tyler Malinky, founder of Lowbrow Customs. In this episode, we talk about Lowbrow Customs celebrating 20 years and delve into Tyler's love of motorcycles and need for speed. Tune in and hang out with us for America's first and favorite weekly motorcycle talk show!
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Welcome to Episode 2877 of ShopTalk, brought to you by our partners at Dennis Kirk. We have a fantastic guest joining us: Howard Kelly from S&S Cycle. In this episode, we talk about Howard’s return to S&S, what he’s been up to in motorcycling for the past few years, and maybe what’s coming up in the future of S&S Cycle. Whether you're a shop owner or just a motorcycle enthusiast, you won't want to miss this conversation. We look at a killer feature bike, from Daytona and, as always, ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Welcome to Episode 286 of ShopTalk, brought to you by our partners at Dennis Kirk. We have a fantastic guest joining us: Jeremy Valentine from Joker's Cycle Works. In this episode, we dive into the world of small shop ownership. Jeremy shares his journey of leaving the security of a day job to fully embrace his passion for motorcycles. We'll explore the challenges and rewards of running a small business and how he manages the delicate balance between work and life. Whether you're a fellow shop o...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, your go-to spot for all things motorcycle, brought to you every Sunday at 9 PM EST by Dennis Kirk. This week on Episode 285, we're catching up with the hosts of Kentucky Motofest, Rick Dozer and Chad Trayner. We're gonna talk about their upcoming festivities and, of course, motorcycles. Chris whipped up a great short showcasing the SmokeOut Build Crew, and we look at a killer feature bike that we spotted at the Daytona Dennis Kirk Garage build show. And, as always, all the b...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, your go-to spot for all things motorcycle, brought to you every Sunday at 9 PM EST by Dennis Kirk. This week on Episode 28, we're catching up with motorcycle addict, youtuber, influencer and all around great human, Professional Monkey. We’re gonna talk about the state of Harley as we see it, SmokeOut Rally and motorcycling in general. We’re going to check out a great Buell that we spotted during Daytona Bike Week this year. And, as always, all the bullshit we can fit. Tune i...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Welcome to ShopTalk, your go-to spot for all things motorcycle, brought to you every Sunday at 9 PM EST by Dennis Kirk. This week on Episode 283, we're catching up with the talented builders of the 2024 SmokeOut Garage Build Off—Cameron Zimmerman, James Oliff, Jesse Miller, and Puput Yuwana—to see how their custom projects are coming along. We'll also look at an awesome Shovelhead we spotted at Fandango and hear from our roving reporter Nate Beck, about his first impressions of the Indian Pursui...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 43 min
