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The BLDR Podcast

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The BLDR (Builder) Podcast is for and about people who make stuff and do stuff. Co-founders Dave Ackerman and Andrew Hancock talk about their adventures in brand building and talk to others who create and explore. From custom bike builders, to world travelers, to entrepreneurs and artists, this podcast is a peek into the challenges, rewards and realities of being a BLDR in today's world, and offers a road map to other creators following their passions.
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Episodes

Janus Motorcycles

Janus makes simple, beautiful machines that are a joy to own and ride. They draw on the Northern Indiana spirit of manufacturing to create a personal, unique, and relatable product.

Dec 07, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Let's Talk Boots

Today we are talking Boots. Perhaps one of the biggest launches Tobacco Motorwear has ever undertaken. Its been a very long road to get to this point. Hear all about it and get excited for the Tobacco Mavericks.

Oct 26, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Inside @BurlyBrand

A Born Free exclusive peak into what's new from Burly and how they continue to break the mold.

Oct 19, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 63

No Idle Hands

Dave sits down at Born Free with @_zerohour founder and serial entrepreneur Tom. His side hustles have side hustles!

Oct 12, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 62

The Future of @Harley-Davidson?

Dave sits down with The Motor Company at the Born Free Show and talks about three of their latest models

Oct 05, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Let's Split is a Hit!

The guys have launched a campaign to make lane splitting legal everywhere in the USA. They talk about the actual facts behind lane splitting and how this movement could change the world!

Sep 28, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Inside @PerformanceMachine

Who doesn't love bagger racing? Bikes that can haul your stuff and still haul ass FTW! PM has been pushing limits in this space for 50 years.

Sep 14, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Son of a Butcher

The founder of @RustyButcher, @markthebutcher takes a minute away from his alpaca to talk to us about riding bulls and his history of good times and bad assery.

Sep 07, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Happy Mother's Day

Meet Raeleen and Susan; multi talented doers that made the men who made this podcast. From having 9 kids to working all night as a nurse, find out why our moms are the bombs!

May 04, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Can a grown man wear shorts?

Andrew puts Dave on blast as we talk about men's boots, jeans and fashion faux pas with Nick English @stridewise http://www.stridewise.com/

Apr 27, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 55

What's your favorite ****ing swear word?

We get into language, freedom of speech and the finer points of cursing and cussing with Television Host, Author, Influencer and all around great gal Carrie Keagan @carriekeagan

Apr 20, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Time to Rally some Porsches in the Forest.

The life and times of Evan Pollack (@pollockpictures). We love video and photography. Our man Evan is doing it on an amazing level and he shares some of his best stories and tips about navigating the world of content creation.

Apr 13, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

We sit down with the founder and owner of one of our favorite EDC brands, Craft and Lore (@craftnlore) to talk about running a small brand and turning doing what you love into an actual career.

Apr 06, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 52

So you think you can dance?

Noah Valinsky (@noahpapi) didn't graduate high school, or even middle school. Instead he focused his life on bustin' his ass, and all the right moves, to became a professional dancer and choreographer. He's a biker, a father and a legit inspiration to anyone with the heart of an artist.

Mar 30, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Let's Binary Option Trade some Crypto and Post About it all.

Yeah, lots happening on today's episode with Brie Marie. She is the social media manager at Tobacco and Pack Animal and if you aren't inspired to get up and take your life into your hands after hearing her, then there is no helping you! We talk currency trading, crypto trading, the music industry, the jewelry world and most importantly, how its all open to each of us.

Mar 23, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 50

The Sun Never Sets on the Bike Shed!

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast you've probably been to bikeshedmoto.com We sit down with their GM, Stuart Fairbrass and talk about how they got started and how they're expanding the empire. First London, then the world!

Mar 16, 202156 min

Dave Takes Down Journalism!

Sometimes Dave and Andrew have defined topics and other times they wing it. This time, a day after he turns 40 Dave goes full oldie and complains about the woes of modern media but ends with some advice for a happier more balanced life.

Mar 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Life of The Walking Dead!

Ever wonder what it's like to work on shows like TWD or Agents of Shield? Actor and moto-enthusiast Briana Venskus tells us all about it. Plus, how she creatively escapes the Covid doldrums.

Feb 23, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Shop Class Socrates

Educator @Kevinteachbaas tells us how he turned his nearly canceled high school shop classes into an award winning, motorcycle building, life changing program that's kicking ass and taking role.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Secrets of the Ninja

We are joined by American Ninja Warrior and extreme athlete @ninjanatalie and she preaches the good word of constantly pushing yourself!

Feb 09, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 42

I wanna be a cowboy, Baby!

Motorcycle and Horse enthusiast @DanielleVee gets into riding bikes, equine, bovine and how her tattoos made her the bad girl of English Style Riding.

Feb 02, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 43

COPS! Bad boys, whatcha gonna do?!

Dave talks about that time he did time, and the boys go deep into the weeds on Tobaccos new warehouse!

Jan 26, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Motor-head to Mogul

The surprising transformation of Taber Nash from a custom bike builder to tech start-up CEO. How creativity pushes him to solve new problems and constantly improve.

Jan 12, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 40

The Denim Blues

Going deep into the history and global impact of blue jeans with Dutch Denim Blogger Wouter Munnichs of Long-John.nl

Jan 05, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Year of the Crowd Surf

2020 has been...quite unique. In this episode we set out to reflect and ending up going way deeper than planned. Someone maybe even started to cry. You'll have to listen to find out!

Dec 29, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Jill of All Trades

Hunter, Rider, Chainsaw Carver, and more, Abby Casey has turned her love of all things outside into a career where she plays to get paid.

Dec 22, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 37
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