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Brap Talk Motorcycle Podcast
by Double Apex Radio
A weekly podcast about motorcycles, life, the universe, and everything else.
Episodes
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Brap Talk Episode 111
After a long period of waiting, Brap Talk is back with Shahin chatting it up with Vance Harrison of Motos America, a motorcycle dealer group that had grown to 14 stores, nationwide, and had to shrink down to 4 core stores to get back to the business of being a high-quality experience for the...
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Episode 110 - #teamAnn joins us!
In today's episode, we dive into what was happening in 1999 when Massimo Tamburini's design was released and we were all awed by the MV Agusta F4. Long time listener and muse, #teamAnn joins the podcast with a mic in front of her to talk to us about her experience as a female motorcyclist and…
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Episode 109 - What's so funny about Scooters, Love, and Understanding
On today's episode, the boys talk about a few oddball bikes that they never thought they'd love as much as they did. Shahin went to Sicily and lived with the 2025 Ducati X Diavel V4 and was shooketh Joe got to attend the press launch for the new Honda CB 1000/750 Hornets And they have both been...
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Episode 108 - Your Number One Fan!
On today's episode, #teamAnn goes to her first track day! The joys, jitters, anxiety, and aha moments have the boys excited to talk about track days, the organizations that put them together, and what to expect. Also, Kawasaki absolutely terrifies Joe with a robot concept and we talk about Joe...
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Episode 107 - We have KOVEstions
#teamAnn is signing up for her first track day! We talk about the jitters that we've had on our first track days and how we work through them and the "AHA!" moments that came afterwards. Joe raced the Biltwell 100 on a Kove 450 Rally and we do a deep dive on the bike and that intake noise. How…
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Episode 106 - Shahin and the Flying W
HOLY MOLY THE BOYS ARE BACK! This is the 3rd iteration of Brap Talk Motorcycle Podcast and we're super excited to be back on the air with Shahin and his co-host, the world famous Joe Jackson. The boys have a quick catch up on where they've been, what they've been up to, and what's on the horizon....
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Episode 105 - This content doesn't create itself!
In today's episode Shahin chats with new friend and fellow motorcyclist and content creator Jacob Baldry. These two met and it was love at first sight of Jacob's gorgeous custom restored CB750. The boys get into a few rabbit holes, so Jacob fits right in. Hell, they even video recorded the…
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Episode 104 - M109 Boulevardier
The boys are back with drinks in hand to catch up as their busy seasons slowly come down a bit. We catch up on what life was like on the road for Q and the V&H racing King of the Baggers team and what was taken from this year's experiences. Will he go back?? Shahin talks about life, the universe,...
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Episode 103 - The Beetus
Hey, is this thing on? On today's long-awaited episode of Brap Talk, the boys are back and see each other's handsome faces after over 2 months being apart! There are a lot of things to catch up on, especially the health of our favorite hosts.
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Episode 102 - Dangerous but Delicious
Buckle up, y'all - this is a long one! The boys have been out of commission with the very busy Summer-time schedules that have back-to-back events for the motorcycle industry folks. In today's Pulp Fiction-esque timeline, Q revels in the excitement of Road America and Brainerd. Shahin remembers…
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Episode 101 - Safety McSafe Face the 3rd
Q joins this episode with a tight and high man-bun to talk about Motocycles, beer, a bit of geography lessons with the aptly named lakes surrounding Texas. The boys also cover such fun subjects as: NORRA 1000, Pikes Peak with Malcom Smith and whether Quentin is ATGAT or STGST, Track Days, Giant...
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Episode 100 - Heart health, racing, and BBQ
In this episode, Shahin and Quentin catch up after a few weeks of being apart and talk about Austin and Atlanta. Quentin had a slight cardiovascular scare and they discuss the finer points of BBQ ribs. The topic of self care continues and the boys start to talk about emails from listeners and a...
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Episode 99 - A Chat with Davin from Biltwell
In this episode, Shahin sits down with a long time friend and all-around awesome guy, Davin Wirtanen. Known on Instagram as @motogluten, Davin is the VP of Sales for Biltwell and an avid motorcyclist with a resume of bikes that range from scooter to bagger and everything in between. Davin and...
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Episode 98 - Let's Go To The Track
The boys are back and they have a lot to say about track days and their experiences on various bikes. Shahin went to Thunder Hill with the kind folks at Carters On The Track and dusted some cobwebs off of him and his bike. Quentin takes a deep dive into the two stroke machines of yore. A chat...
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Episode 97 - Splitters For All
In this week's episode, the boys talk about getting ready for a track day event, splitting logs, and how to pick the right motorcycle. The discussion gets deep into the ideas and perceptions of how to pick the right motorcycle and what kinds of questions a buyer should ask themselves before...
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Episode 96 - Compensator
The boys are talking about Daytona Bike Week and Quentin's discoveries on Main Street. They also discuss the finer points of adjustability that is allowed on the Bagger Daddy race bikes. And then they dive into the world of Motorcycle Industry and what it takes to get into the dreamy world of...
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Episode 95
Quentin and Shahin are back to talk about a bit of travel, Fun along the I5, Danger Zone Chicken and what it's like to ride along the twisty bits in SoCal with old friends. Make sure to send us an email at we brap talk at gmail dot com! SAFETY THIRD!! Follow us on IG: @braptalk Follow us on...
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Episode 94 - Booya Kwanza!
In the newest episode of this weekly(ish) podcast, the boys are back and full of excitement about the new single-cylinder offering from Ducati: The Hypermotard 698 Mono. Shahin made an actual phone call to Quentin and invited him to ride the thing so they could actually chat about the machine....
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Episode 93 - Break it in
Hey! Let's talk about motorcycle maintenance, what you should do before the start of the season and why breaking your bike matters. Quentin takes a deep dive, using his 25 years of experience as a tech wiz to talk Shahin through the myriad questions about servicing your beloved steeds. There's…
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Episode 92 - Hurkle Durkle
On this installment of the "weekly" Motorcycle Podcast, the boys are back and they dive into what Shahin has been up to this last while and the rabbit holes start to present themselves. We learn about the finer points of "Hurkle Durkle" and how the boys have used their newly learned phrase in…
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Episode 91 - Jiffy Stand
Hey, did you miss BT? Well, it's 2024 and we're back! On this episode, Shahin brings in an old, yet familiar, voice that has graced the podcast world and they catch up for a while and get into what's been happening in the last few years! Quentin tells us about what's new and what there is to look...
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Episode 90 - The Long Lost Gold Wing Show
The long awaited, probably forgotten, but much talked about Honda Gold Wing video podcast from the Brap Talk Motorcycle Podcast. Hey, it only took us two years to publish it! Of note, we talk a bit about the luggage situation on the 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour, and thankfully since the release of...
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Episode 89 - Wait for It
Back with another "weekly" show, in Episode 89, Jensen and Shahin dive into the parallels between key parties, cults, and motorcycle ownership, with a special surprise towards the end of the episode that you won't want to miss.
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Episode 88 - Exit Strategy
Jensen and Shahin sit down in this latest episode to conduct Jensen's exit interview from Asphalt & Rubber, what is in store for the site going forward, and what that means for the podcast. It is an interesting look at the behind-the-scenes perspective of the motorcycle industry, and media as a...
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Episode 87 - Ain't No Fools
Your favorite fools are back with another "weekly" podcast, where we discuss Jensen's retirement, life, the universe, and everything else...including motorcycles. Enjoy!
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Episode 86 - Hot Dogs
Another weekly installment of the Brap Talk Motorcycle Podcast sees Jensen and Shahin talking about the new MotoGP Unlimited series, the return of the KTM 790 Duke, the debuts of the Honda Dax and Honda Hawk11 abroad, and what makes a sport-touring bike a sport-touring bike. It's a fun show. Enjoy!
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Episode 85 - At Least It's Free
It's been a while, but don't worry - we'll catch you up on everything that's happened in the motorcycle industry.
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Episode 84 - Goals, Not Resolutions
Welcome to 2022! It's a new year, but the same Brap Talk motorcycle podcast. Enjoy!
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Episode 83 - The Electric Slide
In this episode, we accidentally talk about a bunch of electric motorcycles that have recently hit the motorcycle industry. We start things off with Harley-Davidson taking the Livewire public on the New York Stock Exchange. From there, we look at Ducati's reveal of its MotoE electric race bike....
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Episode 82 - Say Goodbye to Your Liver
If you thought we talked a lot about Ducati before this episode, then you haven't seen anything yet! Get your beverages ready, and come along for the ride, as Jensen is back from the Panigale V4 S launch in Spain and the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak launch in Palm Springs, to discuss what it's like...
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Episode 81 - You've Lost That CDG Feeling
In this episode of the Brap Talk motorcycle podcast, Jensen and Shahin sit down for a debrief on the 2021 EICMA show. They discuss the bikes that debuted in Italy, and how the Milan trade show will never be the same.
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Episode 80 - Lost in Time
Stuck in customs from flying to Europe twice in two weeks, the lost Episode 80 covers two bike launches: the Ducati Streetfighter V2 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660. Both bikes were incredibly good, but cause some interesting ripples in their respective classes. We also cover the debut of the Ducati...
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Episode 79 - The Birth of the Aprilia 660
When the Shahin is away, the Jensen will play. Off to Sardinia to ride the new Aprilia Tuareg 660, Jensen got a chance to sit down with Aprilia brand manager Cristian Barelli to discuss the birth of the company's 660 platform, and its return to the dual-sport arena.
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Episode 78 - Shiny New Things
It is new bike season, so come join Jensen Beeler and Shahin Alvandi in their talks about the new Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Pike, the updated BMW K-bikes, the Honda NT1100 for Europe, and the KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO for the USA. We also mourn the passing of Paul Smart, and wish his family and...
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Episode 77 - The Lost Cory West Interview
The often talked about, but never aired, lost Cory West interview is now available for your two-wheeled loving hearts. We ask Cory the important questions, like why his fiancée has a Wikipedia page and he doesn't.
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Episode 76 - The Price is Right
Buckle up kids, it's time for another weekly installment from the Church of Brapistan. Today's sermon includes a conversation about bold new naming; why it's good to be beautiful, but better to be cheap; and why it's always best to tell the truth. On the motorcycle front, we look at the Ducati...
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Episode 75 - Pierblanche
In this episode, you better buckle up for an hour of Jensen and Shahin talking about Ducati's upcoming 2022 models, including the DesertX and Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. From there, it's more Italian bikes, as we ogle the MV Agusta F3 RR and how it is adapting to the upcoming WorldSSP rules for…
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Episode 74 - Out of Order
More than you ever wanted to know about vehicle financing, our show starts off with the question of whether Harley-Davidson's financial services is the Bar & Shield brand's secret weapon. Next, we look at Ducati's not-so-secret Streetfighter V2, which we expect to see later this year. From there,...
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Episode 73 - The Buell, The Bagger, and The Transcontinental
An omnibus show, Jensen and Shahin start with a discussion about the upcoming Triumph Tiger Sport 660, which then quickly devolves into a roundup about their most favorite and collectible motorcycles. From there, the show takes a pause (courtesy of the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tire) and come back...
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Episode 72 - Half-Speed
In this episode we discuss the teaser debut of the Aprilia Tuareg 660, and what it means for the adventure bike market. That leads us into a larger discussion about the ADV space and what makes a bike an adventure bike (or not), including some frank talk about Ural sidecars. We also talk about…
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Episode 71 - An American Thang
What makes American motorcycling unique? That's the ongoing question in this episode, as we look at BMW's new R18 motorcycles, which take on the bagger and dresser offerings from Harley-Davidson. We also look at rumors of new Ducati's on the horizon, and our electric future.
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Episode 70 - Sexual Chocolate
Shahin goes to the IMS Outdoor show at Sears Point and reports back on all the shiny bikes he saw, while Jensen covers the KTM RC 8C debut, Triumph's plans for a dirt bike, and the new Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss edition.
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Episode 69 - Giggity
In this episode we start out with some news about Aprilia's worldwide recall for its 660cc motorcycles. From there, we head to BMW, which has just launched its CE 04 electric scooter while also touting record sales. It is Harley-Davidson with the top electric news though, as its spin-out of the...
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Episode 68 - Hot as Hades
It's been hot, Hot, HOT here in Portland, but Jensen and Shahin talk about some motorcycles - and rumors of motorcycles - including the possibilities of the Yamaha R9 and BMW R1300GS motorcycles.
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Episode 67 - On the Spectrum
Jensen and Shahin are on the mics this episode, talking to you about a slew of motorcycle-related topics, along with special guest Cory West. Up for conversation is the Bagger Racing League, the Harley-Davidson 1250 Custom launch date, some rumors from Suzuki's lineup, and we tackle the age-old...
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Episode 66 - The Cory West Interview
Special guest Cory West joins us for a talk about all things two-wheeled!
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Episode 65 - Birds of a Feather
What is it like to ride the new Suzuki Hayabusa? Jensen tells all. Then, Shahin drops some knowledge about what he wants to see from Ducati's sportier Multistrada V4 that is rumored to be arriving soon. We also lament the death of Oregon's lane-sharing law, which was vetoed at the finish line by...
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Episode 64 - T-800
Closer to a normal schedule, Episode 64 sees us talking about how Oregon just passed a lane-sharing law; the debut of the Yamaha YZF-R7 and how much better it is than we thought; and then there is a very tasty rumor about a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R.
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Episode 63 - The One-Armed Man
In this episode, we talk about what it's like racing with a broken collarbone, and why that's a bad idea. We also discuss whether it's a good idea for Harley-Davidson to make the LiveWire its own electric motorcycle sub-brand; the good, bad, and the ugly about Brembo's new caliper concept; as…
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Episode 62 - Hydrophobia
In this episode of the Brap Talk Motorcycle Podcast, we start by talking about Jensen's recent on-track crash, where he broke his collarbone. This gets us into a conversation about the mental side of the sport, and probably why this podcast is going to come out late. From there, we take a look at...
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A weekly podcast about motorcycles, life, the universe, and everything else.
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A weekly podcast about motorcycles, life, the universe, and everything else.
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