Episodes
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Born Free TX 5 recap with Shifter Crew #477
finally convinced Taylor to make it out to Texas for our 5th Born Free. In this episode, we recap his experience and talk about his move from San Diego to Kentucky, where he discovered that Kentucky has a killer performance scene as well. We are dropping our new Fast Life Shirts on October 22nd...
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Dustin LFG 1904 #476
In today's episode, my good friend Dustin from LFG and I sit down at the Kick and Twist chopper show in Northwest Arkansas to talk about the upcoming Born Free Texas, his recent move from SoCal to Arkansas, and all the events he has been to over the past year! Join our Patreon community to gain...
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David Chang Cafe Racers Of Instagram #475
In today's episode, I'm sitting down with David Chang, founder of Cafe Racers of Instagram (CROIG), and Chris of Promethean Liver. We discuss the cultural flow of motorcycle scenes, where we feel it's all going, and many other side quests! Join our Patreon community to gain access to our...
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Kick 'n' Twist Chopper Show #474
On today's episode, we're talking with Jason Ochoa from Four Speed Mayhem and Steve from Maniak Productions about the upcoming Kick and Twist event in Springdale, Arkansas, October 1st-4th, during the Bike Blue and BBQ event in northwest Arkansas. Choppers, Fxrs, and good times- hear all about it...
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Sturgis 86th recap #473
Vincent, Kyle, and I sit down to recap our experience riding to the 86th Sturgis rally, then hitting the road further northwest on an epic ride through some of the best mountain roads in America. Hear all about it in this episode! Join our Patreon community to gain access to our Patreon-only...
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Juniors Hand Made #472
Scotty is a highly skilled fabricator, bike builder, and all-around creative, based in Southern California. For my personal chopper build, I used countless parts he produces through Juniors Handmade. In this episode, we're getting the origin story, along with a lot of great insight into building...
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Nuu Metal #471
Wesley, a North Carolina native now living on the West Coast, is making his mark in the custom Chopper scene. We met in Echo Park to discuss building choppers, the impressive cast wheels he crafts, and his life journey. Nuu Metal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nuumetal/ Join our Patreon...
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Thrashin Supply #470
While in California for the Born Free Show, I rode out to Thrashin Supply to check out their new Facility and talk with Lance, Juan, and Dom about their recent dive into vintage bikes and their growth over the past few years. Thrashin Supply Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrashinsupply/…
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Fxr-Division #469
Big Chris & Justin are two driving forces behind FXR-Division, and in today's episode we're talking the M8-FXR craze and catching up on the past few years of pumping out amazing motorcycles! FXR-Division website https://www.fxrdivision.com Join our Patreon community to gain access to our...
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Trent of Kruesi Originals #468
Trent is an insanely talented Harley stunt rider and the other half of Kruesi Originals. In this episode, we're getting some of Trent's perspective on being involved in so many aspects of the motorcycle scene and industry! From the YouTube Channel to building Harleys to working with the motor...
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Gastown Garage & NBD Cycles #467
Luka is the man behind the San Diego-based motorcycle shop Gastown Garage, and Gabe runs the NBD Cycles brand as well as LawTigers San Diego! They stopped by while in North Texas and bought up some insanely cheap Choppers. Gastown Garage https://www.instagram.com/gastowngarage/ NBD Cycles...
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Catching up with Chris Promethean Liver #466
Chris is a man of many talents, and since our last podcast (October 2025), he has built a Royal Enfield Chopper from scratch, grown his social media and YouTube channels, and landed a marketing job at www.rmfg.com. Hear all about it in today's episode! Chris Instagram:...
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Quaint Zone 2026 #465
The Quaint Zone, to some of us, it's just a wifi password here at the Fast Life Garage, for Kyle Jadon and me, it's been our podcast, our garage to talk about all kinds of shit! In today's episode, we're talking about the chopper shift we're seeing, the trips we plan to take, and what grinds our...
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Choppin it up with Graham Ambrose #464
Graham is easy to find and hard to miss. As he puts it, he's the kinda guy where, when you see him, it's all smiles and good times ahead! His Shovel Head Chopper is exactly the same. Based out of the Austin, Texas, area and always putting some miles down, in this episode, we talk about some of…
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Hoggin' at the Cajun Country HOG Rally #463
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. reached out and hired me to ride down and photograph the Cajun Country H.O.G. Rally. I reached out to my favorite Cajun, Cory from Maindrive Cycle, to ride with me back to his hometown! Check out the blog here...
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10 years of Motorcycle Podcasting with Danger Dan #462
Dan is one of the first motorcycle podcasts to hit the world back in 2016. 10 years later, Dan is still going strong and has had a wild ride through the years! Endlessly riding his chopper across the country, Too also riding a Harley-Davidson Pan America to the southernmost point of South…
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The story of Brown's Cycle, a Dallas staple since 1970 #460
In today's episode, I sit down with David Brown, a second-generation owner of the iconic Dallas, Texas-based Brown's Cycle. Brown's is the go-to in North Texas for these old Harley-Davidsons, and I myself have found myself stopping week after week to get advice, hear old biker stories, or simply...
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Seeking Challenges on Motorcycles with Kris Ziemlo #460
Since the early Days of performance baggers, Kris has been a familiar face, and in today's episode, you're going to hear about how he took his Road Glide around the track for a full year of the Bagger Racing League, then did a 180 and rode it to some of the most remote and sketchy places in the...
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"I'm Riding Places" Josh Seiden #459
I have known Josh since 2020, when he first stepped onto the scene to produce the 2 Lane Life channel! Josh and I have always had in-depth conversations about photography, videography, and the creative process. Now, after six years of grinding and honing his skills, he is stepping out on his own…
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Evolution Performance #458
Today, we dive into Evolution Performance Cycles, a performance-driven motorcycle shop that recently moved its base of operations from Miami, Florida, to New Braunfels, Texas. Don, the man behind the brand, is no stranger to making power and keeping these machines on the road. Hear all about his...
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Kodlin USA #457
On today's episode, we're talking with Holger about the brand, the culture behind it, and how Kodlin USA has become one of the most exciting names in the custom V-Twin industry. Known for their killer builds and sleek, eye-catching parts design. Kodlin USA Instagram...
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STORMRIDERS #456
Stormriders is a motorcycle lifestyle brand that highlights biker culture, vintage fashion, and life on the open road. I really dig the content Tay curates through hyperbole, tackling many stereotypes that exist in our motorcycle community. Tay is also an avid traveler who has played down some…
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Biker to Podcaster with Luke #455
Luke is a father, rider, and podcast personality. He shares the host role The MotoState Podcast. In our episode, we discuss his journey into motorcycles and explore some topics I found interesting from his podcast! Luke's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bankeronaharley/ MotoState Podcast...
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Turbo Harleys, and Open Roads with Dwayne #454
Hailing from the mean streets of El Paso, Texas, Dwayne has always been passionate about custom vehicles. Since I've known him, he's been a strong advocate of turbos and traveling across the country on them! Dwayne's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dwayne.c.24/ Join our Patreon community to...
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Kabuto Motorcycle Helmets with Scott Holbrooks #453
Kabuto Helmets is a new brand to America but far from new to the motorcycle helmet world! In this episode, we sit down with Scott Holbrooks to get the history of Kabuto along with many insights into the inner workings of the helmet industry! We also explore two of Kabuto's flagship helmets...
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Feuling #452
n this episode, we're sitting down with Luke Leatherman to get the full backstory of Feuling, along with a deep dive into what they offer! Feuling, the American-made powerhouse that's been pushing the limits of V-Twin performance for years. From their legendary oil pumps and cam chest kits to...
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Gabe Law Tigers San Diego #451
Gabe is the man behind Law Tigers San Diego, a role that introduced him to the motorcycle world. Over the years, he has developed a particular interest in Fxr's and Choppers (my personal favorites). Recently, Gabe launched a new brand called NBD Cycles (No Big Deal Cycles). Although we don't...
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TX Hills Cycle Show 2026 #450
oday I'm sitting down with Mark and Mikey, who are a few of the men behind the Texas Hills Cycle show! Texas Hills has been around since 2017. The bike show features a array of killer motorcycles, from Choppers and FXRs to all-out Performance baggers! Located in Austin, Texas! In this episode, we...
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Choppers Art & Travel with Stray #449
Stray is a creative chopper-riding vagabond whom I have come to love over the past few years for his photography and mixed media work. His YouTube channel has a vibe—minimal dialogue, stunning visuals, and perfect soundtracks! Strays Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/straycatstump/ Join our...
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Cowboy Harley-Davidson of Austin GM Billy Davis #448
In today's episode, Billy gives us a bit of insight into his path to the General Manager role within the Harley-Davidson dealer world. From ripping the streets of Socal to becoming the guy to turn dealerships around, hear about it in this episode! Billy's Instgram...
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Fxr's Forever with Chris #447
Chris is a retired Navy veteran who fell in love with the FXR world while stationed in San Diego. After putting in 20 years with the Navy, he now resides in New Braunfels, Texas, is a professional lever Facebook marketplace shopper, and a curator of mighty fine Harley Davidson FXRs Chris…
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Motorcycles and Photography with James Folder #446
James is a Kansas City-based photographer who is also embeded in the motorcycle scene. From capturing some amazing images of the culture to showcasing the aesthetic of Kansas City, I noticed his work from his recent trip to Born Free TX and had to have him on our podcast! James Instagram:...
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Zac Doom Of Heavy Clothing #445
Zac is a curator of the chopper culture, from writing articles for classic magazines like Show Class to bringing the culture together with his show Full Tilt Boogie. Based out of St. Paul, Minnesota, Zac is also the man behind Heavy Clothing, which I would say is a brand for the scene by the…
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Hofmann Designs #444
Hofmann Designs was an early adopter of the Performance Harley culture and is the reason most of the carbon fiber you see on bikes today exists. Curtis is a custom motorcycle builder and parts manufacturer out of Minnesota. In this episode, we're talking about building all-out FXRs and sharing…
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The Mayor of Davenport Jeff Grabau #443
After spending a day in Davenport, Iowa, I can confidently say Jeff is the Mayor. From a rough start in his early adulthood to building an empire, all while being someone who lifts up those around him! I met Jeff at the Beaver Bash in 2024 while riding around on some choppers. Jeff and his wife...
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KLEEN MOTO & M8 FXR's #442
After producing some of the baddest M8-FXRs in 2024 for the FXR Tour 2, Kleen Moto moved its operation out of the garage and into a brick-and-mortar! In this episode, we talk about some of the products that Kleen is bringing to the table to streamline the M8 fxr swap process. We also talk about...
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Performance motorcycles with Forever Rad & Steve Chamberlin #441
Kyle from Forever Rad, out of the St. Louis area, has been pumping out high-quality, performance-focused motorcycles for many years now! One of the first to take on the Indian Platform and since then has built some of the baddest Indians to rip the streets! Also on this episode is one of the...
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Speed Dealer Performance & House of Speed #440
On today's episode of the Fast Life Podcast, I'm sitting down with Frank, the man behind Speed Dealer Performance, in his historic Route 66 building, House of Speed, in Joplin, Missouri. Speed Dealer brought high-quality, precision, American-made billet performance-oriented swingarms and many…
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The Texas Motorcycle Stampede #439
Corey is no stranger to hosting events, with a strong background in Events and being a co-owner of one of the coolest shops in Texas, Austin Speed Shop. Corey brought his ideas to Fort Worth, Texas, with the Texas Motorcycle Stampede happening on November 8th in the Historic Stockyards! In this...
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Blanton Cycle Supply #438
Brooks is a well-known face in the fxr and vintage motorcycle scene, especially at swap meets across the country. Based in Canton, Texas, Blanton Cycle Supply has some of the rare parts you're after. In this episode, we hear some of Brooks' stories about buying and selling parts, along with a...
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Ari Levenbaum Law Tigers CEO #437
In today's episode, I chat with Ari, CEO of Law Tigers. Law Tigers is a national network of lawyers committed to assisting injured motorcyclists. We talk about his strategies for educating the motorcycle community and supporting events, rides, and all-around good times! Law Tigers Instagram...
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Backpacking the world to Building Custom Motorcycles with PrometheanLiver #436
I met Chris (PrometheanLiver) earlier this year while collaborating on a paint project. The more I spoke with him, the more I wanted to know more! Growing up outside of NYC to backpacking the world to learning to fabricate and build frames, Chris has lived many lives, and we get to hear about…
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Building Choppers with Brittany & Jacob Conard! #435
Jacob and Brittany Conard. Brittany is building her first chopper and competing in the Biltwell People's Champ for Born Free 16 next year. We also got to catch up with Jacob, fresh off his Born Free 15 build, who is now working full-time in the garage building frame bikes, parts, you name it!…
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Born Free TX invited builder Easyrider Cycle #434
On today's episode, I sit down with Renny from Easyrider Cycle to talk about his upcoming Run to the River event happening September 12-14th in New Braunfels, Texas. Along with his Born Free Texas 4 FXR build! As always, Renny and I talk about bikes, life, and everything in between! Renny…
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Born Free Texas Invited builder Cody Childress #433
I took a short road trip to Abilene, Texas, to check out my good friend Cody Childress' new build for Born Free Texas 4! He is building an M8-powered, fuel-injected FXR Chopper that's a beast! Cody Childress is a veteran in the FXR community, an Old Chopper Dog, and honestly, one of the nicest…
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Bike Trips & Moto Photography with VonGasphalt #432
While on a motorcycle trip, VonGasphalt spent the weekend here with us in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, we talk about his current motorcycle trip, photography, building out his new 2025 street glide, and what's possibly next for the New York-based motorcycle traveler and photographer!…
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Irish Rich Custom Motorcycles at 85th Sturgis Rally #431
Irish Rich is a custom motorcycle builder with over 50 years of experience in motorcycle customization! On this second visit, we sat down in Rich's shop during the 85th Sturgis rally to hear more stories from the past. Rich's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/irishrichcustomcycles The Fast Life...
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Sturgis 85th, FXR's and Choppers with Cory From Maindrive Cycle #430
Fresh back from The 85th Sturgis Rally, Cory from Maindrive Cycle and I sat down to talk about the experience. We also dove into a few upcoming builds we both have on the table, FXRs, Choppers, and M8 Softails! Cory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maindrivecycle/ Moto Loco tacos Grand opening...
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Whisky Boys Pre-Sturgis 85th Podcast #429
The Whiskyey Boys are back together! Marcus, Jake, and I sit down to talk about this upcoming 85th Sturgis rally, the lead up to it, and what we're looking forward to this year in the black hills! The Fast Life Garage Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheFastLifeGarage Join our Patreon community…
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Born Free TX Invited Builder Justin Haynie #428
Justin is on the list to build a bike for Born Free Texas this year. Based out of Denton, Texas, also known for the Burnouts Bike Show, Justin is an all-around good time! In this episode, we talk a bit about our builds for this year's 4th Born Free here in the great state of Texas! Justins...
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