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No Tags33: The No Tags book is here!We trailed ‘big things coming’ on our last episode, and would you look at that – the big thing has come. Or is available for pre-order, at least.That’s right, it’s our first ever book. Titled No Tags: Conversations on underground music culture and designed by All Purpose Studio, this hefty tome (350+ pages) compiles every interview to date on No Tags, edited transcripts of the best of Chal and Tom’s non-guest conversations, and specially commissioned essays from four of our favourite writers and thinkers: Eris Drew, Chris Zaldua, Henry Bruce-Jones and Ray Philp. The book is available...2024-11-1343 min

Cult of Hockey podcastThe Cult of Hockey's "Newcomers pushing for Edmonton Oilers success" podcastLet's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig into prospects Shane LaChance, Phil Kemp, Beau Akey, Maximus Wanner, Noah Philp, Roby Jarventie, Raphael Lavoie, Olivier Rodrigue, Maxim Berezkin and Jayden Grubbe. Which ones will make it big one day in the NHL. Not all of them. But one or two, most likely.2024-09-091h 37

Question TimeTottenhamFiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Tottenham. On the panel tonight, Baron Victor Adebowale, Chair of the NHS Confederation, Baron Charles Moore, writer and biographer, Chris Philp MP, Minister for Policing, Wes Streeting MP, Shadow Health Secretary, and Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat education spokesperson.2024-04-2559 min

Reel RidersEpisode 9: Nathaniel RamirezI can’t remember exactly how I became aware of film editor and freelance filmmaker Nathaniel Ramirez and “The Motorcycle Archives” but I have a suspicion our paths crossed somewhere on Instagram, most likely viewing a post by the creator of the podcast “This Motorcycle Life”, Bruce Philp. Nathaniel and I are both fans of “This Motorcycle Life”, and after viewing Nathaniel’s YouTube channel and listening to his own podcast, I had a feeling we would have a very “This Motorcycle Life-esque” conversation when we sat down and recorded the interview for this episode.In this episode, Nathaniel m...2024-04-251h 01

This Motorcycle Life PodcastA Message From BruceThis Motorcycle Life is taking an indefinite hiatus from producing new episodes. A message of thanks from host and producer Bruce Philp.2023-11-1802 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 54 - The Nicest PeopleWould you ride with me? Should I ride with you? What does it take to be a great riding companion, or even know one when we meet one? Meet Bubba Eisenhauer, a former US Army Ranger officer who knows a thing or two about rolling with people you can trust. On the road as in combat, skill and reliability turn out to be mere table stakes. An inspiring conversation that reveals what being a great riding buddy really means, and the rewards that can only come from sharing what Bubba calls “one of the most beautiful things in the world.”2023-08-121h 49

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 53 - The Purple MotorcycleDo women experience motorcycling in their own way? Meet lori lozinski, a Canadian filmmaker and feminist whose own motorcycle life answers that question with a passionate ‘yes’. Using her personal journey as a template, lori has explored on film the particular magic that brings women and motorcycles together, and the special freedom that comes with that union. Two films into a trilogy on this theme, she’s just getting started. A provocative conversation about her work, motorcycling’s joyful sisterhoods, and how the reason women choose this life shines a light on one thing no rider should ever take for granted...2023-06-232h 01

Changing ConversationsE84 The Teaching Delusion with Bruce RobertsonIn this episode we chat with Bruce Robertson, the Head Teacher of Berwickshire High School and author of The Teaching Delusion trilogy and Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching. We explore the key principle of the Teaching Delusion, what Bruce wishes he'd known as a new teacher and how we can nurture a culture of growth and improvement in our schools. Bruce’s blog is available at: TheTeachingDelusion.com Engage with Bruce on Twitter.2023-06-0544 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 52 - CoyotesWho on earth would ride a motorcycle in a city like New York? Meet Brian Lau, a gifted young photographer who set out to document Gotham’s vibrant motorcycle scene in search of an answer. Despite not being a rider himself, he found a welcoming community among that city’s ‘rowdy’ motorcyclists and, through his lens, a fierce sense of family that’s deeply familiar to everyone who rides. But Lau’s gritty heroes also reveal the passion, humour and defiance it takes to do what we love in a sometimes hostile world… and eloquently proves how resilient the spirit of motorcyclin 2023-05-071h 41

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 51 - The GiftEvery new rider is somebody’s kid, but what if that new rider is your kid? There’s no more emotionally complicated moment in a motorcyclist’s life than the day their offspring gets a motorbike of their own. Meet Wes Stephenson, who has been both that excited kid and that terrified parent in the course of his long motorcycle life. If you ask him, the recipe for being a great motorcycle mentor is much the same as the recipe for being a great parent: share your joy along with your wisdom, collect stories together… and know when it’s time to le 2023-03-301h 34

Puck Chatter ~ RadioLooks Like Philp, Blackhawks Tank-a-thonAl Cimaglia and I sat down today to record a conversation on the Blackhawks tank-job and a look ahead to the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. We tried to cram a bevy of topics into this 90-minute podcast including…-How Lukas Reichel is being used vs. How Kyle Davidson said Reichel would be played in Rockford after being sent down two weeks ago.-Is ‘the tank’ a failure if the Blackhawks don’t land Connor Bedard?-The talent gap between Bedard and the rest of the field is wider than we were led to believe-Wh...2023-01-271h 28

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 50 - One LightWhy does motorcycling inspire so much creativity in the people who do it? From true artists to passionate amateurs, something ineffable about these machines compels many of us, including this podcaster, to share the ride with the rest of the world… or at least with each other. For its fiftieth episode, TML turns the mic on its host in a conversation with fellow podcaster, Chasing The Horizon’s Wes Fleming. A frank confessional about why motorcycling’s creators do what they do, how podcasts like this happen, and why it might be time to let your own creative muse out to pla 2023-01-251h 52

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 49 - Those Who WaitWhat drives motorcycling’s late bloomers? Are mid-life bikers trying to turn back the clock, or is there some wisdom in putting on that helmet just when life is getting comfortable? Meet Catherine Meade, who jumped into motorcycling with both feet at the age of 46. From the grumpy streets of Toronto to the cavernous potholes of Botswana, Catherine chose motorcycles as her next chapter in a lifetime of adventure… and they’ve repaid her with fresh eyes for the world and excitement for the road ahead. An inspiring conversation about how it’s never too late for a motorbike to transfor 2022-12-081h 57

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 48 - Don QuixoteHow can we find goodness in a world gone mad? Obviously, the answer is on a motorcycle… though maybe not the way you think. Meet Harold Serrano, a kid from New Jersey who’s begun a global odyssey not to escape reality, but to reimagine it. In a lively conversation that careens from Plato’s Cave to facing bandits on a lonely Columbian highway, Harold’s unconventional take on moto-touring reveals yet another trick a bike has up its sleeve: the power to reconnect us. Get ready for a long solo ride story like you’ve never heard… along just a dash of ma 2022-10-281h 53

Reach One NetworkUnemployment Check Pilot Episode - CoronacationAfter his epic failed stand-up comedy routine, Aaron McKenzie loses his job at the radio station and spends the entire next day to figure things out. To donate to the production of the series, make a contribution to our Cash App $reach1communications or www.paypal.me/beatbreakradio. Credits IzzyReal as Aaron McKenzie Cindy Ecclesiatre as Cameron Hunter Antonio Stalls as Kevin Wiggins Jianna Talley as Melissa Sparks Chauntise Carter as Bae Frederick Philp Jr. as Dekalb Mae Lovelle Wonzon as Malika J. Derek Zakari as Tommy Laughs Bryson Bonta as Chris Parker Julian Bruce as Jacob M...2022-09-1629 min

Book Vs Movie Podcast"The Insider" (1999) Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, & Michael MannBook Vs. Movie: The InsiderMarie Brenner’s Vanity Fair Article Vs the Michael Mann FilmThe American news program 60 Minutes has long been considered one of the most trusted news outlets in the media. In the mid-1990s their reputation took a hit when they were accused of joining in the silencing of whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand who worked in the tobacco industry and accused his company, Brown & Williamson, of sneaking addictive chemicals into their cigarettes. The Man Who Knew Too Much by Marie Brenner appeared in Vanity Fair in 1996 where she followed Wigand as he...2022-04-071h 04

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 47 - The ChiefHow do you pass on your love of motorcycles to the people who matter the most? Sometimes, the answer is a motorcycle. Meet Larry Gibson and grandson, Eric Clingenpeel, two of four generations to own and ride the same 1947 Indian Chief since its discovery in a barn in 1954. After nearly 70 years, the love and adventure invested in this machine have given its motorcycle-loving family a wealth of stories, and the Chief a vibrant life of its own. A heart-warming reminder of what a motorbike is really for, and a recipe for making a great one last forever.2022-04-021h 30

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 46 - The Best MedicineAre motorcycles really as therapeutic as we think they are? Are we just having fun when we ride, or is something more profound going on under our helmets? Meet lifelong rider Dr. Joe Leondike, a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. A psychiatric nurse practitioner who treats PTSD patients, Joe says the conditions that help a mind heal itself are a lot like the ones we experience in the saddle. His take: motorcycling can be self-care, but only if we’re willing to put the work in. A fascinating perspective, and maybe the best answer yet to why we ri...2022-02-181h 30

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 45 - Boy InterruptedCan an epic ride really change your life? Meet Chris Donaldson, whose unplanned 39,000 mile odyssey still burns bright forty years later. Bright enough to write a vivid book from his original diary. Bright enough to keep the motorcycle he rode. Bright enough to want to finish the intended journey on that same bike at the age of 63. Interrupted then by a revolution and now by a pandemic, Chris remains undeterred. And his incredible story proves the best thing about epic rides isn’t that they grow you up, but that they guarantee the best part of you never will.2022-01-211h 37

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 44 - Chrome Heart, A Conversation With Miss Emma BootonWhat makes a great mechanic tick? Meet Miss Emma Booton, a ‘humble wrench’ who builds, restores and fixes some of the Bay Area’s most special motorcycles. What begins as an inside look at life in the back of the shop becomes an expansive conversation about the role of machines in motorcycle culture… and a profile of someone who’s dedicated her life to keeping our love for them burning. An affectionate look at ourselves in the mirror of the people who do this work, and proof that keeping our bikes running and our hearts aflame can often be the same job.2021-12-032h 01

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 43 - This Is UsWhat is a motorcyclist? And are we really as different as we feel under our helmets? Meet documentary photographer David Goldman, whose continuing odyssey to document our community might just be the most ambitious attempt to find out ever… even if that wasn’t the plan. Goldman’s growing collection, The Motorcycle Portraits, portrays the faces and voices of motorcycling with an authenticity that suddenly seems long overdue, and he’s not done yet. And the answer? As with so much about having motorcycles in your life, discovering who we are turns out to be far more about the journey than the...2021-11-051h 56

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 42 - Daring GreatlyIs dirt riding as good for us as everyone says it is? Meet retired NHL power forward Scott Thornton, whose transition from life in professional hockey began in earnest with a ride in the woods. Unsurprisingly for an elite athlete, Thornton’s off-road riding career would draw him to the unforgiving world of hard enduro. But what he found was something more satisfying than adoring crowds and more universal than victory, and it’s there for anyone with the courage to ride where there is no road. A compelling conversation that just might leave you thinking you’ve got room for on...2021-10-081h 35

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 41 - Horse And TrainIs progress costing motorcycles their souls? Not if we do it right. Meet Nashville recording engineer and avid rider Chris Mara. In his business, the war between the analog past and the digital future was settled a generation ago. His take? It’s all good. If the music industry can teach motorcyclists anything, it’s that yesterday and tomorrow can get along fine together, if we simply decide to let it happen. Bikes are just “stuff we use to go places,” he says… and as long as that’s what we do with them, there will always be more than enough soul...2021-09-111h 41

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 40 - The Worst That Could HappenWhat if one terrible moment on a motorcycle took away almost everything that mattered to you? Would you ride again? Meet Omar Petralis, who’s lived through exactly that nightmare. His answer might amaze you… or it might not amaze you at all. Either way, Omar’s story is dramatic proof of the deep hold motorcycles have on the people who ride them, and of how resilient our passion can really be. A raw and difficult conversation about facing the specter that haunts us all, every time we ride. A warning that this interview includes some graphic and emotionally intense moment 2021-08-091h 43

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 39 - Chasing DemonsAre endurance motorcyclists crazy? Iron Butt riders call themselves “the world’s toughest,” so you know there’s more going on here than long hours in the saddle collecting gas receipts. Meet Rick Muhr, an overnight convert to endurance motorcycling. Muhr, a marathon running coach, was a casual sunny day rider until the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon sent him on a healing journey that changed his life forever. When the road inside is even harder than the road ahead, Rick’s story shows us how enduring both makes us stronger… and that sometimes an insanely long ride is the sanest t...2021-07-012h 02

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 38 - ThunderstruckIf you had to do it again, how hard would you fight to have a motorcycle in your life? Meet Angie Sandow, whose mid-life return to riding faced her with every obstacle you can imagine, starting with the fact she had been born with only one hand. Angie shares the story of how a cancer diagnosis and a random gig with her AC/DC tribute band led her back to her childhood passion, and with it a newfound sense of purpose. A timely reminder that anything is possible if we want it enough… and that we can never take for gr...2021-05-281h 23

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 37 - Eye Of The BeholderAre motorcycles beautiful? What is it about the sight of our bikes that sets our hearts on fire all over again every spring? Meet Amy Shore, an avid rider and automotive photographer who has made a career of documenting beautiful machines and the people who love them. She calls motorcycles “the most artistic form of transport”. But in a conversation by turns funny and insightful, she dispenses with any notion that we’re manipulated by design. Instead, Amy affirms what anyone who has ever been obsessed by a motorcycle already knows: stories are what make them beautiful, and they only become...2021-04-231h 46

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 36 - Rebel Soul, A Conversation With Erik BuellWhere is motorcycling going? Depending on whom you listen to, the answer can be anywhere from soulless techno-utopia to outright extinction. In this episode, we’re listening to legendary racer, designer, engineer and entrepreneur Erik Buell, who thinks the sky’s the limit. In a wide-ranging conversation that takes us from his “terrifying” 1980s race bikes to the electric imperative that could secure the future of the sport for us all, Buell shares what might be the greatest lesson of his storied career so far: that the past may be prologue, but the future will always be up to us.2021-03-191h 48

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 35 - The Edge CaseAre motorcyclists really adrenaline addicts? Meet Axe DeKruif, the ultimate edge case. After a lifetime of chasing adrenaline highs with anything on wheels, Axe decided to scratch that itch once and for all by doing something nobody had ever done… cross America from sea to sea on a motorcycle in 33 hours. In this conversation, Axe talks about the path that led him to that bonkers ride, how he did it, and the heartbreaking, inspiring aftermath. Whichever side of that razor’s edge we fall on, his story offers one lesson that’s inescapable for us all: nothing will ever go faster...2021-02-191h 48

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 34 - The Road Less Traveled, A Conversation With Jocelin SnowThe most awkward dance in a motorcyclist’s life is the one we have with our limits. Meet world class adventure rider Jocelin Snow, who thinks it’s often ourselves who make that dance so difficult. From the steppes of Mongolia to her own back yard, Jocelin’s life has been a call to adventure, and her work has been to empower everyone who hears it with the skills to go. By turns funny and inspiring, this conversation dares us to believe that the key to the freedom is believing in ourselves, and the only map we need is an open m 2021-01-221h 54

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 33 - LiftoffDo you still remember your first time? The elation of that first season is a big part of what makes motorcycles so addictive, and it can become elusive as the years go by. Meet Neale Koumbiadis, whose motorcycle life is so new he doesn’t even own a bike yet. Just weeks into his journey, Neale - who also flies airplanes - described his first ride around a parking lot as “the most liberating thing I’ve ever done.” More than just a chance to relive the rush of those early days, this conversation leaves us with a question only we can a...2020-12-231h 37

Urban Dharma PodcastThis Motorcycle Life / My StoryAn interview with Bruce Philp on Motorcycle Riding and Meditation for his Podcast - This Motorcycle Life 2020-10-301h 40

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 32 - The Skillful MonkIs riding a motorcycle really like meditating? Meet Ven. Kusala Bhikshu, a Buddhist monk who has spent more than 20 years navigating the mean streets of Los Angeles on two wheels. His resounding ‘yes’ could hardly come with more authority. But this fascinating conversation reveals that focus and presence are only the beginning of what a great ride can do for the spirit. With insight and understanding that could only come from a fellow motorcyclist, Reverend Kusala challenges us to see riding as like life itself, in ways even the most ardent among us might never have dared imagine.2020-10-301h 40

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 31 - ShoshinDo sport riders know something the rest of us don’t? It can be hard to tell behind all that leather and armour, but there are few motorcycle lifestyles riders pursue with more dedication. Meet Anna Rigby, an accomplished track addict who shares her journey to go faster with two hundred thousand followers on Instagram, glory and disaster alike. In a conversation that gives us a rider’s-eye view of the pursuit of speed, Anna paints a self-portrait that is equal parts relentlessness and joy, and makes an irresistible case for chasing your limits no matter where it takes you, or w...2020-09-252h 08

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 30 - The ApprenticeFor many of us, the internet is an indispensable part of motorcycle life. But have you ever wondered if the experts on your favourite forums are the real thing? Meet Tom Harley, a moderator on Reddit’s Harley Davidson subreddit. Tom learned to fix and care for old Harley Davidson motorcycles first-hand from outlaw bikers in the 80s, so he’s seen it all. But this rollicking conversation turned out to be about more than just trusting what you read online. Tom’s story reveals a tradition of apprenticeship that has kept motorcycling alive since the beginning… and if we play our...2020-08-192h 10

Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & LandscapersEP 180 | You Are A Brand | REPEAT“People don’t buy our product. They buy the belief that we can create and deliver the product. They buy our brand.” Bruce Philp, author Consumer Republic. Having a brand, and filling a particular brand space gives consumers the confidence to hire you. In this episode we learn: - 3 components of a healthy brand - why outsourcing your brand experience makes sense - how corporation (or the appearance of one) gives a client confidence - three ways small business owners give away their power It’s time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: ht...2020-07-2046 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 29 - We Could Be HeroesWhat is it about motorcycles that turns some riders into social activists? From charity rides to roadside rescues, one of motorcycling’s most enduring archetypes is the rider who wanders the world to right its wrongs. Meet Lance Jones, an activist who is about to take that to the next level. In a season of angry protest and racial divide, Lance quit a dream job in the motorcycle industry to hit the road and heal his nation’s wounds with compassionate dialogue. His journey not yet begun, the power of a motorcycle to start conversations is already thunderingly clear. And so i...2020-07-032h 10

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 28 - Ghost In The Machine, A Conversation With Matthew BibermanWhat does your motorcycle mean to you? For many riders, a bike is simply a tool, a vehicle for the body. But for some of us, a motorcycle is much more than that, a vessel that carries the stories of who we are and how we got here. Meet Matthew Biberman, son of legendary Vincent builder Big Sid Biberman. To give his ailing father a reason to live, Matthew proposed they build a bike together, a rare Vincati. That quest would turn out to be a remarkable story of second chances for both of them, and compelling proof that a...2020-05-151h 55

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 27 - The Joyous StruggleWhy do we really seek adventure? Meet Henry Crew, the youngest person ever to circle the globe on a motorcycle, alone. His life barely begun and full of questions, Henry put it all on pause and embarked on a record-setting 381-day ride for a cause, a journey he hoped would change his own story in the bargain. The compelling account of how and why he did it is a lesson in how true adventure is about letting go, and its prize is not what we find, but who we become. Listen carefully, and you might just hear the voice of...2020-04-101h 38

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 26 - East Of OmahaThe archetype of the rock star biker is cool, but are they real? This one is. Meet singer songwriter Mark Kasprzyk, front man for alt rock band Redlight King. Kaz talks about how motorcycles fit into the life of a touring musician, why so many rockers ride, and the challenges and rewards of piloting a 1950 Harley Davidson Panhead with a suicide clutch in LA traffic. Not only is this wide-ranging interview one of the most fun yet, it also turns out that rock and roll might just have one more thing to teach us.2020-03-131h 41

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 25 - The Best Laid PlansCould you really leave it all behind and live on your motorcycle? Meet James Bai, a cubicle dwelling engineer who decided to do exactly that. James and his wife carefully planned their entire lives to make the dream of a never ending road trip come true, leaving nothing to chance… or so he thought. In this conversation, James talks about that process, what it really takes to live as a nomad, and how for him even more than most wanderers, it was what he hadn’t planned on that transformed his journey into a new beginning.2020-01-061h 50

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 24 - Coming HomeWhat is it about soldiers and motorcycles? The connection between military culture and the machines we love is deep and goes back decades, but it turns out there’s more to this affinity than ancient history. Meet Valerie Lower, a combat veteran whose passion for riding took on new meaning in the aftermath of war and her struggle with PTSD. Her inspiring story is a reminder of what motorcycles can do for all of us, if we let them… and that we should never take those gifts for granted.2019-11-251h 27

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 23 - The Mother Road, A Conversation With Geoff HillWhat makes a road legendary? From Route 66 to the Pan-American Highway, Geoff Hill is an award winning travel writer and long distance motorcyclist who’s ridden his share of the roads the rest of us dream about. In tales that are by turns romantic and hilarious, Hill’s self-described “boy on a bike” makes these dream roads seem suddenly more accessible, and their call all the more insistent. In this delightful conversation, Geoff reveals that it’s their very ability to make excited kids of us all that gives these places their magic, and leaves us with a message: just go.2019-10-291h 36

The Music Biz 101 & More PodcastBruce Houghton Skyline Artists Agency - Music Biz 101 & More PodcastMusic Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio. In this episode, Bruce Houghton, founder of Skyline Artists Agency and Hypebot.com, talks about booking bands, the sale of Hypebot to BandsInTown, and what he looks for when signing an artist. There's more, so click and listen and love this. Enjoy the talk, listener tweets, and see what you can get out of this. ...2019-10-2858 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 22 - The Perfect MetaphorDo motorcycles matter? In a time when the industry worries about its survival and riders quietly wonder if we’ll one day be legislated out of existence, it’s fair to ask why the rest of the world should even care. In this conversation with motorcycling advocate and industry troublemaker Robert Pandya, we explore why it ought to. Frank and passionate, Pandya dares us to think about why we ride, what would be lost if there were no motorcycles, and how all it takes for our joy to make the world a better place is simply having the courage to shar...2019-09-291h 46

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 21 - Fear ItselfDoes riding motorcycles scare you? For more riders than we imagine, nagging fear is one part of motorcycling nobody talks about, and just feeling it can undermine our confidence. Meet Dr. Mark Barnes, a clinical psychologist who thinks that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and he should know: Mark also happens to be an avid rider on road and off, and a veteran motorcycle journalist. In this conversation, Dr. Barnes talks about how controlling fear is a skill we can learn, how every rider feels it, and how just the right amount might be the secret to getting the mo...2019-08-091h 39

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 20 - Reborn, A Conversation With Melissa Holbrook PiersonDoes riding ever get old? For a lot of us, Melissa Holbrook Pierson’s book “The Perfect Vehicle” is a perfect record of how we felt about motorcycles in the rush of those first few seasons. Now, 35 years after her first ride, I talk to the author about what time does to – and for – that relationship, how it feels to be “riding toward the end”, and what motorcycles can bring to your life even after they’ve saved it. Passionate and insightful as ever, Pierson’s story shines an inspiring light on the road ahead for, as one critic put it, everyone who h...2019-07-051h 34

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 19 - Burning The ShipsWhat is ‘adventure riding’? In an age when the spirit of adventure is sometimes eclipsed by horsepower, technology and fashion, it’s easy to forget that it still comes down to having the courage to take a chance, and then let ourselves be transformed by it. Meet Melanie Cowpland, who rode from her home in England to the southern tip of Africa with her autistic daughter Sofia, unsupported, on a sidecar-equipped Ural. Far from easy, comfortable or safe, this nine-month odyssey left mother and daughter changed forever, and offers us a powerful reminder that true adventure only begins when we give o...2019-05-281h 47

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 18 – Built Not Bought, A Conversation With Eric GorgesBuilders are some of the most fascinating characters in motorcycling today, with fame and influence that reaches every corner of the sport. But what makes them tick? Are they just fellow riders with more skill and ambition than the rest of us? Meet Eric Gorges, founder of Detroit’s Voodoo Choppers and host of the American Public Television series, “A Craftsman’s Legacy.” Besides creating bespoke motorcycles, Gorges has made a career out of studying people who work with their hands. In this candid conversation, he reveals that the drive to make things is an obsession all its own, even if it ha...2019-04-291h 12

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 17 - Common GroundWhy do gatherings and gathering places matter so much to motorcyclists? In this episode, I talk with automotive journalist Kyle Cheromcha whose story “Mulholland is Burning” chronicles how California’s historic 2018 wildfire season nearly claimed the legendary Rock Store, even as it destroyed land, homes and lives on every side. With more than a half century of history as one of the world’s most beloved biker hangouts, its near-loss reminds us of how vital community is to what we do, of the sometimes unsung people who keep it alive, and of how sometimes a ride really is about the destinat 2019-03-111h 10

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 16 - The Discomfort ZoneMotorcyclists have complicated relationships with their comfort zones. On one hand, they’re where we feel safe and in control. But on the other, they can also make us complacent and lazy. Eventually, we take those comfort zones for granted, and maybe even avoid them. In this episode, I talk with someone who’s never had that option. Jessica Stone learned to ride on some of the world’s most difficult roads, and for all the wrong reasons. Her story reminds us all that being comfortable on a motorcycle is something we earn, and that the only judge who matters is the...2019-01-141h 18

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 15 - A Thousand WordsSince the first motorcycles took to the road, they’ve been objects of fascination for artists. The trouble is, not many of those artists were actually riders, and images of motorcycles in popular culture ended up as symbols for things that weren’t always good, and ignored what makes them amazing. In this episode, I speak with Tempus Deficit, an artist who has been part of an explosion of art about motorcycles, by motorcyclists. Things get a little nerdy, but there’s no mistaking what motorcycle art says about our community, and why we should all be fans.2018-12-141h 26

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 14 - ThanksgivingWith the riding season coming to an end for many of us, this seems like a good time to take stock. But as we reflect on the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made, are we forgetting something? In this episode, I talk with someone who thinks the answer might just be gratitude. Jay Segarra was once a Marine. Now, he’s a motorcycle mechanic. But it’s what happened in between that taught him to take nothing in life for granted. Jay talks about the machines that nearly killed him and then ultimately saved his life, about th...2018-11-091h 19

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 13 - InvictusThey say you never see a motorcycle in front of a therapist’s office. Most of us, in fact, freely admit that there are days when we just ride to stay sane, and that sometimes the only place life makes any sense is inside our helmets. In this episode, I talk with someone who has put that to the test more than most. Cat Martin is a lifelong rider and a riding instructor who recently endured a series of painful losses in her life. She talks candidly about continuing to ride through that pain, and what your motorcycle can – and can’...2018-10-091h 02

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 12 - The Harley ThingNo motorcycle brand inspires stronger emotions, deeper loyalty, fiercer criticism and maybe more seething envy than Harley Davidson. With 115 years of history behind the bar and shield, more North Americans ride Harleys today than any other make, and the brand is so famous globally that its name alone is worth $5.7 billion dollars. Yet behind the corporate story remains a stubbornly idiosyncratic motorcycle company whose products still turn heads and haunt dreams, and whose riders are still a tribe of their own. In this episode, I talk to former Harley Davidson insider Steve Piehl about what makes the company tick, how...2018-08-311h 20

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 11 - In The BloodYou know the look. The one your parent or partner gets as you gear up for a ride, the one that says, “why couldn’t you have taken up golf?” Sometimes, being a motorcyclist means being misunderstood by the people who know you best. But what if it didn’t? What if the people closest to you shared your passion? In this episode, we meet Peter and Jonathan Boulton, two motorcycle podcasters who were born into a motorcycling family. Their story might make you a little envious. And the reason why turns out to be something every motorcyclist needs, even if our r...2018-07-021h 12

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 10 - The Sense Of Presence, A Conversation With Freddie SpencerAwareness is how motorcyclists survive. And, for some, it’s also how they win. That would seem to be the story of Grand Prix legend “Fast Freddie” Spencer, an extraordinary talent whose awareness was so acute he could tell who was pursuing him on the track by which flags were waving in the stands… at 200kph. That gift would help win multiple world championships, along with the still unequaled achievement of doing so in two classes in a single season. In this conversation, Freddie Spencer talks about his journey, and the hard-won lesson that awareness isn’t just a riding skill. It’...2018-05-141h 24

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 9 - A Certain MadnessRight from that very first ride, motorcycling is about pushing ourselves a little further, beyond our comfort zones, beyond our perceived limits, and sometimes beyond common sense. Does this hunger to do more ever stop? Not if you’re Oliver Solaro. ‘Canada’s Ice Road Biker’ has just returned from delivering half a ton of desperately needed supplies for the sled dogs of Churchill, Manitoba… with a home-built snow bike. This conversation with one of motorcycling’s bigger-than-life characters is a master class in ingenuity, humour, and how when things go wrong, it just means better stories.2018-04-161h 10

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 8 - A Postcard From CaliforniaFor some motorcyclists in the north, winter can be just too much to bear. Some of us ride anyway. Some of us grit our teeth and wait. Some of us escape to an island for a few days. Me, I go to California and pretend it’s not happening, and this year, you get to come along. In this mini-episode, my notes from a few weeks in LA… the traffic, the culture, the canyon roads, and a chance encounter with a fellow rider who reminded me of the one thing we all share, no matter where we ride.2018-03-1224 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 7 - Linguine With ClamsThere must be a reason why some of motorcycling’s most sacred shrines started out as places to eat. So, what does food mean to us? Guy Arnone is an avid rider and motovlogger who also happens to be the executive sous-chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City. If anyone had an answer, I was sure it would be him. As usual, I got more than I bargained for. Funny and forthright, this conversation is a lesson in what it means to be passionate about what you do, on two wheels or off.2017-12-181h 04

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 6 - Rebirth Of The CoolThe custom bike scene, along with the legions of ‘modern classic’ bikes it’s spawned, has invigorated motorcycling. Beyond the cafés, scramblers and choppers that adorn our Instagram feeds, this retro aesthetic has even crossed over to the mainstream, making moto culture global, fashionable… and aspirational. What is it that attracts us to motorcycling’s mythic past? In this episode, I talk to Hugh Francis Anderson, a young British writer with a passion for bikes and a provocative take on what it means to motorcyclists, and maybe everyone else, too.2017-10-3159 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastSpecial - The Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival EpisodeThe Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival made its debut in September, joining cities like Lisbon, New York and Portland in celebrating this special aspect of motorcycle culture. After our interview in Episode 4, festival director Caius Tenche invited me to moderate a panel discussion with some of this year’s filmmakers and judges. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. It was a lively and fascinating conversation, and I’m excited to share it with you in this special episode.2017-10-061h 03

Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & LandscapersEP 028 | You are a brand. Whether you like it or not - Part 2“Taking yourself seriously has power. It says you are playing a longer game.” Bruce Philp, author Consumer Republic. If you’re consulting under your own name, playing small and not fully embracing a powerful brand, you signal tentativeness to consumers. Having a brand, and filling a particular brand space gives consumers the confidence to hire you. In this episode we learn: - to combat and outsmart imposter syndrome - what it looks like when clients have total confidence in you - why clients want you to be the answer - how you will grow into a bigger, brighter version of yoursel...2017-10-0450 min

Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & LandscapersEP 023 | You are a brand. Whether you like it or not - Part 1“People don’t buy our product. They buy the belief that we can create and deliver the product. They buy our brand.” Bruce Philp, author Consumer Republic. Having a brand, and filling a particular brand space gives consumers the confidence to hire you. In this episode we learn: - 3 components of a healthy brand - why outsourcing your brand experience makes sense - how corporation (or the appearance of one) gives a client confidence - three ways small business owners give away their power Take Aways Three conditions that need to be met in order to build a viable brand: Purpos...2017-08-2949 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 5 - In The WindAlthough most of us resist, there’s something about a motorcycle that dares you to disappear, hit the road and just see what happens. In this episode, I talk to someone who regularly takes that dare. Kendall Wright lives the freelance life, and with the freedom that gives her, points her bike toward the horizon whenever inspiration strikes. We spoke on the eve of her departure for a spontaneous lap of the continental U.S., and her cheerful sense of adventure will inspire anyone who wonders, “what would it be like to just go?”2017-08-0553 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 4 - I Am A CameraTo be passionate about motorcycling is to be passionate about motorcycle films, or so it seems lately. In this episode, I talk with Caius Tenche, director of the Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival, about why our appetite for two-wheeled cinema is so insatiable. Tenche gives the digital age its due; it’s never been easier to record and share our stories. But behind this, it turns out, are reasons far more timeless and essential to why we ride.2017-06-1855 min

The Music Biz 101 & More PodcastBruce Pilato - Carl Palmer's Manager - Music Biz 101 & More PodcastMusic Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio. In this episode, Bruce Pilato, Manager of ELP and ASIA to name a few, talks about how he made his career, how to manage an artist, being a master of all indsutry skills, and much more. Enjoy the talk, listener tweets, and see what you can get out of this. Like what you hear? Tweet...2017-05-2230 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 3 - We Happy FewThe best kept secret about motorcycling, and the maybe thing that surprises new riders the most, is its deep sense of community. In this episode, I talk with Marina Mann, co-founder and CEO of EatSleepRIDE, a community-powered web site and app for motorcyclists, about why we're all brothers and sisters on two wheels. She nails it, and after hearing our conversation, you'll never let a salute from another rider go unanswered again.2017-04-3049 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 2 - Happiness Is Around The CornerNothing is more fun on a motorcycle than a twisty road, and nothing is more difficult to master. In this episode, I talk with former pro racer, riding instructor and million mile veteran Todd Eagan about what it takes to get there. After a steady diet of stern lectures about physics and skills, Eagan's perspective is refreshingly human. And cornering mastery turns out to be as much art as science, and as much about faith as technique.2017-01-2153 min

This Motorcycle Life PodcastEpisode 1 - The Long RideThe epic long distance ride is as close to the heart of motorcycling mythology as anything except maybe the machine itself. This episode explores why these odysseys tug at so many of us through one rider's story. After 50 years on two wheels, Terry Bell had never taken that long ride. Then one day, everything changed. The trip would be called 'The Big Stupid', and its lessons were surprising.2016-12-051h 05