Chopper Prophets

Episodes

1. 37

   Chopperprophets-S3E9 - Irish Rich

   Irish Rich is the owner of Shamrock Fabrication/Irish Rich Custom Cycles, a "no frills" custom motorcycle and fabrication shop. Rich has been involved with custom motorcycles and hot rods for over 47 years, and is a 11 year member of the Sinners, out of Southern California. Rich and his…

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   Mar 21, 2016
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   Chopperprophets-S3E8 - JP Rodman

   JP has a great story. He's fallen to great depths and is now rising far above what he thought possible, but he's doing with a solid grounding; remembering where he's come from. This year (2015) he won the Showclass Magazine's People's Champ contest. Having competed against 30+ builders for a spot...

   Dec 17, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E7 - Tyler Malinky (Lowbrow Customs)

   I first met Tyler face to face at the annual Biltwell swap about a year ago. Tyler leads a pretty busy life, being a dad, traveling, riding, racing, and supporting events all around the globe. He's built a small empire with Lowbrow Customs which now supports not only himself full time but friends...

   Nov 16, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E6 - Dave Polgreen

   This interview is one that couldn't have come together as it did any other way. Dave and his family had just moved to California from Minnesota and were likely still unpacking when he came down to talk choppers and life with me. Dave is such an unassuming person. He is calm, easy to talk with…

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   Oct 5, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E5 -Keino Sasaki (Keino Cycles, NY)

   A few words come to mind when I think of Keino, but one really stands out; Determined. Keino has lived a pretty incredible life not void of adventure or amazing opportunity. It takes guts to stare fear in the face, pack up everything you own, and move across the country for a single opportunity.…

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   Sep 22, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E4 - Anya & Ashmore (BabesRideOut.com)

   What do you get when two young women who love to ride motorcycles plan a little ride to a remote location in the deserts of Southern California? A huge response from female riders all over the country and a hell of a good time! Join me as I sit down with Anya and Ashmore, the creators of Babes…

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   Sep 12, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E3 - Mike O'Brien (Pacific Coast Cycle)

   It's not very often that you get to sit down with a legend in the motorcycle community. Mike O'Brien has been working his ass off since the youngest age he can remember. Painter, bike builder, and shop owner located in Long Beach California. There's no glamorous showroom, no parts counter, no…

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   Sep 12, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E2 - TJ Stiles of TJBrutalCustoms

   Finally had an opportunity to sit down with TJ, accomplished musician, fabricator, and designer of some great Honda Shadow chops! In a world dominated by Harley chops, it's great to hear his perspective on import bikes; advantages/disadvantages. Grab a drink, a comfy place to sit, and listen into…

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   Aug 29, 2015
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   Chopperprophets-S3E1 - Tony Nguyen (LandSpeed Motorcycle Shop)

   After the invited builder videos fade, the roar of the weekend events quiet, and the realities of riding a two wheeled deathtrap sets in, you realize that there are people out there who keep other peoples bikes on the road for them. They are the unsung heros that appear virtually out of nowhere...

   Aug 25, 2015
10. 28

    Chopperprophets Born Free 6 Special

    This year I grabbed my trusty iPhone and with pure enthusiasm headed to Born Free 6 for 2 days of awesome chopperin! I'm not going to lie, I was there on a mission to capture a few interviews with some folks I have been meaning to talk with. These interviews were recorded live at Born Free 6 and…

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    Jul 20, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2E13 - Bill Bryant (Biltwell)

    Your browser does not support the audio element. As season two comes to a close I see it ever so fitting that someone who has played such an integral role in bringing people together be the focus of tonight's interview. Bill Bryant is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Biltwell…

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    Feb 1, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2:E12 - Roadblock 1%r

    Your browser does not support the audio element. RoadBlock 1%er grew up in Jacksonville, Florida’s Sin City neighborhood. An admitted “adrenaline junkie” in his early years, he raced on NASCAR-sanctioned tracks in Florida and Georgia with many of the great drivers from that era, including Wayne...

    Jan 23, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2E11 - Josh Kurpius

    Your browser does not support the audio element. “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David...

    Jan 16, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2E10 - Andy Carter (Pangea Speed)

    "Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness." -Athenaeus Andy certainly brings a lot of goodness. To have had the experiences that Andy has had at such a young age and not let them go to your head or destroy you takes a certain amount of humility. Listen in as we talk life,...

    Jan 10, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2E9 - James Roper-Caldbeck (CustomsfromJamesville)

    One night my wife called me over to check out a Panhead that she found on Pintrest. That's right, I said Pintrest. That site dedicated to making you feel like a complete underachiever in life because all the crafts and ideas are simple and amazing?! Anyway, I shuffled over and couldn't believe…

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    Jan 3, 2014
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    Chopperprophets-S2E8 - Mike DeFonzo (Freakoutthesquares.com)

    Freakoutthesquares.com was one of the first sites I would visit when I discovered this culture. Through the site, I had access to all these different blogs, builders, and companies without having to hunt down each one. They also carried 100's of items I was interested in from groups who didn't...

    Dec 20, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E7 - Oliver Jones (The Cutrate)

    When I first met Oliver, I had no idea the caliber of individual I was shaking hands with. Quiet, almost stoic, but engaged Oliver can seem at first glance like he could care less about what's going on around him. This however couldn't be further from the truth. He's a driven and observant man…

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    Dec 13, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E6 - Anya Violet (Babesrideout.com)

    My wife and I first met Anya at the grand opening of Iron Cobras Fabrication located in Signal Hill, Ca. Warm, friendly, and thoughtful are the words that come to mind when trying to describe her. She's a rider, enthusiast, and all around great young woman. I believe what she's doing now will…

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    Dec 6, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E5 - Tony Dunn (Classic Cycles Inc.)

    I met Tony for the first time through his daughter-in-law at the El Diablo Run Viewing Party in Orange, California directly following BornFree 4. It's funny sometimes how you can get a flash of something that hasn't happend, but have the feeling that it already has. Like meeting someone for the...

    Nov 29, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E4 - The Gorgeous George

    Most people in this world are content to live life the way they're supposed to; College, Career, Marriage, House, Taxes, and Death. Not everyone can step outside the normula and just make things happen. George isn't just anyone and maybe that's why he's had some great success in leaving the world...

    Nov 22, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E3 - Max Schaaf

    Max Schaaf has seen the ups and downs of this culture and weathered the storms that form where men grapple for glory and recognition. He creates his art with purpose and functionality. Even more importantly, he does what he does with passion and conviction. After speaking with him for over two...

    Nov 15, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E2 - Jason Phares

    This week I sit down with Jason Phares, Owner of Harolds Ironworks. Jason is a husband, father, skater, fabricator, and metal master that is using his skills to create some amazing art. He's a ten year veteran of chopper culture, but more importantly he's passionate about motorcycles. Listen in…

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    Nov 8, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S2E1 - Travis McLelland

    It was hot, dusty, and packed with people. I've been to Cooks Corner many times before, but never have I seen it like this. Bikes everywhere, people having a good time, and there amid the chaos five choppers stood waiting for the final vote. Who would be the People's Champ? Travis McLelland, a 26...

    Nov 1, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E13 - Grant Peterson (FMA/BornFree)

    I thought it fitting that this, our last episode of season one should focus on the thing that really kicked off this whole idea, Born Free! I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of the minds behind the greatest motorcycle show on the west coast, Grant Peterson. Listen in as Grant walks us...

    Jun 25, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E12 - Nate Scott (Lazarus Cycleworks)

    Nate Scott is one of the main reasons I decided I wanted to be a part of this culture. When I first met him and his brother, Evan Scott, they were celebrating the opening of their shop in Signal Hill, Ca., Iron Cobras Fabrication. They were extremely welcoming to this almost 40 year old who loves...

    Jun 21, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E11 - Kenny Holman (Lone Rangers MC)

    When I first started checking out blogs related to motorcycles believe it or not, The Lone Rangers MC blogspot was one of the first ones I found. There was something about these guys that caught my attention. They worked on their own bikes, supported other folks in the community, and seemed like...

    Jun 14, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E10 - Jason Welsher (ToDieFor Clothing)

    Meeting Jason might have seemed like a one in a million chance or a fluke to some, except that I don't believe in "chance" meetings. Jason was pressing free Loser Machine shirts at the Loser Machine | Born Free 5 party back in March. I remember walking up and thinking, "Man, this is a hard…

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    Jun 7, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E9 - Billy Childress

    I first met Billy through Death Science and Instagram. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him while he was out on a business trip and we ended up talking for hours before finally hitting record. Billy is one of the most loyal, humble, and unassuming individuals I've met in a very long time.…

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    May 31, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E8 - Evan Scott (Iron Cobras Fabrication)

    I had the pleasure of meeting Evan through the interwebs about two years ago. The first time I met him in person was at the opening of the Cobra den in 2012. Evan has grown a love for all things metal into a small empire and has surrounded himself with a family of people who love and respect him....

    May 24, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E7 - Jason Webber (At The Risers)

    This week on Chopper Prophets I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Jason Webber; Husband, father, skater, biker, mechanic, electrician, and the list goes on. A truly humble individual that is as blue collar as they come. Check out Jason's blog attherisers.blogspot.com and give him a…

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    May 17, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E6 - Daniel Thomas (Death Science/Malvista Productions)

    This week I present to you one of the great film makers of our time! Daniel Thomas is also a member Death Science and an avid motorcycle enthusiast. You can check out his work by visiting his Vimeo page. I think you'll see what I mean by one of the greats of our time! Follow Daniel on Instagram...

    May 10, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E5 - Caleb Owens (Cro Customs)

    I contacted Caleb about being on the cast and from the get go he was stoked on the idea. I could sit and talk motorcycles with him for hours. Check out www.crocustoms.com for more information about Cro Customs and Caleb.

    May 3, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E4 - Larry Pierce (Garage Co. Customs)

    This week I'm joined via FaceTime by the very talented and extremely humble Larry Pierce from Garage Company Customs. Larry is an invited builder for Born Free 5 and is building a killer chopped out 47' Knucklehead.

    Apr 26, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E3 - Bryan Giles (Red Fang)

    This week I have the honor of speaking with Bryan Giles of Red Fang. For more information about the band visit www.redfang.net

    Apr 19, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E2 - Josh Stroder (Scoundrel)

    Your browser does not support the audio element. This week I am joined by Josh Stroder, the creative juice behind Scoundrel a Southern California based apparel company. Find out more at www.scoudrelmc.com. For more information on Luka Balenovic, visit lukabalenovic.com.

    Apr 12, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E1 - Matt Briel (Death Science)

    For our first interview I am joined by Matt Briel of Death Science. Check out Death Science at www.deathscience.com.

    Apr 5, 2013
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    Chopperprophets-S1E0 - Pre Release

    A pre-release teaser for all your hard work! Keep spreading the word! We launch on April 5th!

    Apr 1, 2013