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ShopTalk, Weekly Motorcycle Talk Show Podcast!

Chris Callen
Garage Build Off
Harley-Davidson
Wall Of Death
Smoke Out
Party At the Pen
Cycle Source TV
The Shed
Cycle Showcase
Sub Kulture Garage Works
Bubba Boswell
Ives Brothers
Daytona 200
Chopper Culture
Smokeout
Thunder Beach
Ohio State Reformatory
Milwaukee
Indian Motorcycle
Tennessee Motorcycle & Music Revival
Vitties

Welcome to Cycle Source Magazine’s Weekly Motorcycle Talk Show Podcast!

Join us every week as we go full throttle into the heart of motorcycle culture! Hosted by the crew at Cycle Source Magazine, our podcast features in-depth conversations with industry legends, top custom bike builders, skilled craftsmen, passionate riders, and fearless racers from across the two-wheeled world.

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Latest Episodes

ShopTalk hits the road for Biketoberfest 2026! Chris and Heather Callen check in from Daytona with stories from the rally, the custom bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, and their upcoming travels to Thunder Beach.

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What happens to the V-Twin industry when racing changes direction?

Harley-Davidson’s move away from its factory King of the Baggers program gave us the perfect reason to bring four very different racing perspectives together.

Rob Buydos of Bagger R... more

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Nick Fahringer of Cycle Electric joins Chris and Heather on ShopTalk to talk motorcycles from two very different sides of his life: the race course and the family business.

Nick has spent years competing at a national and international level in off-... more

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This week on ShopTalk, we sit down with Jake Hindes, founder of Prism Supply, to talk about how a garage hobby grew into a motorcycle parts business and eventually helped create The Congregation, the custom motorcycle and car show in Charlotte, North... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Huddleston
Founder of Evolution Cycles
Evolution Cycles
Episode: Drew Huddleston of Evolution Cycles 618 Joins ShopTalk LIVE This Sunday!
Mike Kennedy
CEO, Indian Motorcycle Company
Indian Motorcycle Company
Episode: ShopTalk 343 Mike Kennedy Didn't Hold Back, Indian Motorcycle's Big Plans Are Out
Stephen Burns
Garage builder from Texas, working on knucklehead donor bike
Self / Smoke Out participants
Episode: Shop Talk 340: Smokeout Buildoff Heats Up, Knucklehead Build & Key Giveaway
Angel Whitehorse
Builder focusing on chopper concepts and unconventional parts
Self / Smoke Out participants
Episode: Shop Talk 340: Smokeout Buildoff Heats Up, Knucklehead Build & Key Giveaway
Ben Wolfer
Builder with a dirt-track/Dirt style Harley concept
Self / Smoke Out participants
Episode: Shop Talk 340: Smokeout Buildoff Heats Up, Knucklehead Build & Key Giveaway
Mike Patterson
Shovelhead to EVO rider; builder of Divorce Sportster concept
Self / Smoke Out participants
Episode: Shop Talk 340: Smokeout Buildoff Heats Up, Knucklehead Build & Key Giveaway
Tim Morton
Participant mentioned as guest
Episode: Shop Talk 339: Smokeout 2026 Buildoff Underway, FXR Feature & Mama Tried Preview
Davy Matei
Garage Build Off participant from Plains, Pennsylvania
Harley tech turned builder
Episode: Shop Talk 339: Smokeout 2026 Buildoff Underway, FXR Feature & Mama Tried Preview
Jacob Hurdy
Garage Build Off participant, Dirt Drag/Chopper builder from Houston, Texas
Episode: Shop Talk 339: Smokeout 2026 Buildoff Underway, FXR Feature & Mama Tried Preview

Hosts

Chris Callen
Host of Shop Talk; Cycle Source Magazine contributor; experienced interviewer and industry commentator
Heather
Co-host referenced in discussions and promos; contributes through hosting and guest engagement

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Excellent

    Entertaining and informative every week!

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    Lulabelle1974
    United States8 years ago

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The show's community focus and long-form storytelling stand out in motorcycle media.
Listeners appreciate the mix of deep technical builds with industry news and culture.
Guests frequently highlight practical takeaways for builders and shop owners.

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🎙️ ShopTalk – Bubba Boswell | Racing, Harley-Davidson & Real Industry Talk
Q: What piece of advice would you give Harley's leadership about the future of the brand?
Listen to the bricks—use Harley's archival knowledge to inform decisions and make proven strategies relevant today.
ShopTalk Episode 330 With Eric Gorges, Voodoo Choppers
Q: What inspired you to write Craftsman's Legacy and pursue a show about craftsmanship?
Gorges describes a lifelong pull toward making things by hand, the desire to show others that apprenticeships and hands-on learning can lead to meaningful, sustainable work, and the aim of highlighting diverse crafts beyond motorcycles.
Episode 338Shop Talk 338: Harley’s Ride Program, The Panster Legacy & Bringing Chopper Culture Back to Thunder Beach
Q: What is the Panster concept about and why is it important to the chopper culture movement?
It's a creative fusion that pushes traditional engine layouts into a new build direction, symbolizing how contemporary builders reinterpret classic archetypes while staying rooted in DIY craftsmanship.
ShopTalk Live With the Ives Brothers: Wall of Death Stories, a Killer Shovelhead, and Smokeout Key #1
Q: How did the Ives Brothers first get involved with stunt riding and the Wall of Death?
Their father's circus background and early exposure to performance, combined with living in a family that chased opportunities on the road, led them to the Globe and Wall of Death from a very young age, gradually turning a family pastime into a full-time touring act.
Danger Dan Hardick | Custom Bikes, Shop Life & Real Motorcycle Talk
Q: What's next for Danger Dan's adventures and tours?
Dan talks about launching a tour company and leading groups to Texas and other destinations, emphasizing vetting participants for safety and shared passion for riding.

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This show centers motorcycle culture, craftsmanship, and industry dynamics through candid conversations with builders, riders, and brand insiders. Listeners can expect deep dives into custom builds, event planning, and behind-the-scenes industry strategy, with episodes weaving personal journeys, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of riding communities. Noteworthy are its long-form, storytelling-driven discussions, strong emphasis on hands-on fabrication and shop life, and a recurring focus on events, brands, and historical threads that bind the two-wheeled world together.

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