Riding With Brendan Podcast

If you are into antique motorcycles this is the episode for you! The AMCA has a couple BIG events featuring all the antique motorcycles and parts you can think of! check out the details in the episode and see if this might be the group for you! Need parts for a restoration? I bet the AMCA knows where to find them! Antique Bike Show and Swap Meet May 17th in Centerville, MI Before I sat down to record wit these gentlemen, I had the pleasure to sit in on a meeting with their AMCA Wolverine Chapter where they discussed their club and upcoming events. Antique Bike Show and Swap Meet May 17th in Centerville, MI CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE FROM THE WOLVERINE CHAPTER OF THE AMCA: https://www.amcawolverine.com/ #harleydavidson #ridingwithbrendan #fyd #antiquemotorcycle #bsamotorcycle #motorcycleshow #AMCAwolverinechapter #Centerville

I hit up one of my favorite Michigan dealerships, Ray C's of Lapeer to introduce you to Devin Smith. A young man who is clearly a great ambassador for the future of Motorcyclists and Bikers. Devin races ice, flat track road AND MX and I Couldn't be happier to be a part of his racing career. Look for an upcoming track day! Ray C's Harley Davidson and Ray C's Extreme of Lapeer were absolutely amazing with their hospitality. I cannot thank them enough! Ride over and check out their one of a kind set up in Lapeer, Michigan. Ray C's has been a staple of the community since 1981 and takes a lot of pride in sponsoring local racers. If they sell it and you race it, they might sponsor you! Follow the links below to lean more about Devin and Ray C's! Devin Smith: https://www.facebook.com/smithsmadmotosports Ray C's Harley Davidson of Lapeer: https://www.raycsh-d.com/ Ray C's Extreme: https://www.raycs.com/ #bikers #harleydavidson #bikelife #racing #motorcycleclub #fyd #ridingwithbrendan #michiganbiker #michiganbikerpodcast

With the 2026 Michigan riding season beginning, many of you are starting to renew insurances. My good friends, Larry Reed from APEX Insurance Solutions and Larry Maitland from Michigan Biker Law join me and talk about coverage they recommend you carry, why they recommend it and how it could affect you if you were to be involved in an accident. These guys are both Michigan Bikers with years of experience in their fields. Take a listen to find out if you have everything correct on you motorcycle insurance. Reach out to them if you have questions not covered on the episode....FREE Larry Reed. (Insurance Larry).APEX Insurance Services LLC 1-888-858-APEX (2739) [email protected]. https://apexins-llc.com/ Larry Maitland. (Lawyer Larry) Michigan Biker Law 1-800-MI-BIKER (642-4537) [email protected] https://www.michiganbiker.com/ #bikelife #harleydavidson #fyd #motorcycleclub #mclife #bikers #ridingwithbrendan #bikerlaw #motorcyclelife #

The 2026 Baldwin Blessing Fest and Original Blessing of the Bikes is right around the corner. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the organizers of both! Larry and Marlene sit with me and tell me whats changed and what is staying the same! Follow the links below to buy a ticket for the raffle bike shown in the episode and also the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for any and all things Blessing Fest. AmVets Post 1988 Duane Dewey (Airport Blessing info) https://post1988amvets.wixsite.com/duane-e--dewey-amvet Lake County Chamber of Commerce: https://lakecountymichigan.com/ #MichiganBikerPodcast #podcast #viral #harleydavidson #Blessingofthebikes #Baldwinblessingofthebikes #ridingwithbrendan #FYD #bikers #mclife #motorcycleclub #veteranbikers

Michigan's own award winning country music artist Chad Flores! Chad has a skyrocketing career performing his brand of Michigan Country music! He is an avid supporter of Michigan's Bike Community and plays for many many bike events including our very own Muskegon's Rebel Road and Bike Time. Check out his YouTube and Spotify below! Go support our local musicians! YOUTUBE: / @chadfloresvevo4265 Spotify to songs mentioned in interview: Put My Hands On You:: https://open.spotify.com/track/1b1bZZ... https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n9sT...

I get a chance to sit down and have a ton of laughs with my good friend Charles Lipsey (Lips) owner of TL Audio LLC in Kalamazoo, MI. We had a great time and I learned a lot about how the pros do Motorcycle Audio Competitions. Always a great time with Lips and I cant wait to see some of his competitions!

Originally set to release in May 2025 I sat with the amazing Wendy Dalton bike artist extraordinaire on her FIRST day as a member of The Steel Horse Ranch group of businesses! BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Enjoy my chat with ALWAYS super fun to be at 'The Ranch' and with everyone there! #bikelife #Michiganbiker #Bikerpodcast #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #custompaintjobs #noseagull

Probably the best Idea I have heard in awhile! I sit with Amanda from Helping Hands Food Pantry in Charlotte, MI. She tells me about these pins you can buy for ten bucks to help the food pantry BUT there is a catch that benefits the one wearing the pin as well. Watch this short episode to get in on the secret of the Bikers for Charity Pin!!

At one of the stops of The Ride to Ride Road (Moorland Rustic Roots) I sat down with these lovely ladies to discuss the MS. REBEL ROAD Contest being held July 19 2025 on the Miller Lite Main Stage. I love the support and positivity these ladies bring to their event and truly empower each other throughout this event

I visit Muskegon and meet with Kyleen Gee, the head of the Child Abuse Council of Muskegon and the organizer of REBEL ROAD and Matt from The Early Owl a restaurant on Rebel Road with the best party deck in town! Rebelroad.org Childabusecouncil.org Earlyowlmkg.com

The Chick Run Association Women Riding For Women's Causes!! SUPER great time spending the day with these women. What they are doing for the female biker community is amazing! Listen to find out how this group is empowering female riders and helping the community all at the same time! Thank you for making a difference! Bikers giving back!!! Thank you Turbo Jim! Would you like to go on an ALL WOMEN Motorcycle Run??? Well here's your chance!! We run as a group with a few stops along the way

Jim and Scott host a successful and long running radio show on CRB.com. They are the original "content creators" in the great state of Michigan. They are always a ton of fun to hang out with in or out of the studio! Take a listen to these well travelled bikers and show hosts. facebook.com/bikesbabesbooze For the book mentioned in the show: www.jchandy.net

Speaking with my buddy, Dirty from the "other side of the tracks" so to speak about our love for bikes and touch base on diversity in the motorcycle community. Great time as always seeing my brother.

I hit the road and head north to The Duane Dewey AmVets post in Baldwin Michigan to meet with my great friend Marlene who runs the blessing at the airport in Baldwin, her friend Shorty, Larry from Lake Co Chamber of Commerce and my good friend Squatch from Diamondbacks MC we talk about all the NEW things being added to the ORIGINAL Blessing of the Bikes and now known as Baldwin Blessing Fest. This year's event is May 16-18 2025! Bands, Biker Games and Blessings!! #Blessingofthebikes #Baldwinblessingofthebikes #Michiganbiker #bikers #bikerpodcast #ridingwithBrendan #fest #Baldwinmichigan #amvets #

I sit down with my good friend Brad who is the creator of Wheels for Warriors. A company that builds bikes for disabled vets to help get them the wind back in their hair and enjoy the freedom only motorcycles can provide. He hand selects the vets that receive these builds based on what they are contributing to their communities! #bikes #biker #Wheelsforwarriors #veteran #veteranbusiness

Jordan is one of those fortunate souls that loves what she does and you can tell by her enthusiasm discussing being an Instructor. After spending a couple hours talking with her I felt like I had known her for years. Her knowledge, positive attitude and ability to relate to her riders makes her a perfect fit for her role and is why I hoped she would do the interview. Hopefully, I can convince her to cohost with me in the future! THANK YOU again to everyone at Arsenal Harley Davidson, if you're in the area definitely look them up and maybe meet Jordan in person! https://arsenalharley.com/

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!! G'Day Mate! I have a chin wag with a great friend of mine from down under. Bruce and I chat about some topics I hold dear. Faith, farming and motorcycles! Tune in and if you are new here, subscribe and share!

Want to know the difference between an LEMC and a regular MC? Bogie, Hellboy and Indian Mike explain and delve into the types of members they have! How about a bad ass pig roast party for this weekend? Tune in here! I ALWAYS enjoy sitting around and shooting the shit with the fellas from Shielded Souls, this time we recorded it! Always fun and I always learn new stuff! Check them out, maybe they are a fit for you!

Bikers LOVE to kick back and relax after a long day on the road and with the growing popularity of cannabis edibles, it wasn't long before the infused beverage industry started growing in popularity as well. Allen is the industry leading scientist and creator of ThCHiLL infused cannabeverage. A super down to Earth and friendly guy, he is living his best life and relaxing with a can of Entourage at the lake when we caught up with him. Don't forget to subscribe and SHARE to help support this channel!

I hit up Motorcity Harley Davidson to test their electric motorcycle the Live Wire

I travel to Muskegon to met with Kyleen Gee the head of Michigan's largest Biker Rally REBEL ROADS! I met Kyleen at the offices for the Child Abuse Council of Muskegon County. While I knew this organization was the reason for the event I got to learn more in depthbabout the Child Abuse Council and the AMAZING work they do for children and families, as well as how it ties into the Rebel Roads Rally. Learning how we, as bikers help such a noble cause and probably don't even realize it when we are at the rally was a real eye opener and emotional to say the least. I am very proud of Kyleen, all of her incredible staff and the mission they are on. Watch the show and find out aboout them! CATCH PHRASE!! Childabusecouncil.org

I get a chance to sit own with Nigel during his book tour to talk about his life and the stories in his book titled 'Observations From the Saddle of an Aging Harley STORIES FROM THE ROAD.'. You can find the book on Kindle today!

Had tons of fun at the Mackinaw City Rally for the Thunder Roads Michigan Bike Show. The whole gang of Michigan "Influencers" were on hand and got interviewed by RJ. Great group of people and tons of fun. A couple of walk on guests too! Give all of them your support.

Long overdue sit down with my friends Rj and ALY to discuss the magazine and the plethora of events they have coming up! thunderroadsmichigan.com

In this episode we welcome our newest sponsor, MICHIGAN BIKER LAW and we get a touch political but for good reason, the rights of all motorcyclists. My good Friend, 'Tank' (Mike Ouderkirk) and I talk with Jinx the Michigan Rep for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation www.MRF.org listen in for what is going on in the politics of motorcycle rights and GET INVOLVED

I venture to the Capitol Building in Lansing to discuss Rolling Thunder and their events coming up. Thank you Duane O'Parka for all you do for our Veterans. Check out www.rollingthundermich5.com for more info about this organization!

I ride up to the Am Vets Post 1988 in Baldwin, Michigan to talk to the Post Commander Marlene who is in charge of the Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes! I get some history of the Blessing and The Am Vets involvement in this Michigan tradition for over 50 years! Contact Marlene at AmVets Post 1988 at (231)745-2550 or during normal hours at 1959 W 24th St Baldwin, MI 49304

This episode finds me at The Oakwood Lounge in Pewamo with three lovely ladies, a director and some biker dudes from God's Squad CMC to discuss a great charity, Good Samaritan Ministry combating the food crisis in Ionia County, Michigan and beyond.

I find myself Fowlerville, Michigan the location of the Michigan Riders Memorial Wall. I meet up with Twix from Knights of the Road MC to learn all about this must see tribute to Michigan motorcyclist that have passed.

I travel to Froelichs in Three Oaks, Michigan and meet up with my good friend Hobo Bud to learn some more about him and talk about some of his legendary road tripping.

Such a pleasure to sit and chat with the European Vice-President of God's Squad CMC and learn about him and his club's global commitment to Christianity. MUST listen.

Welcome back for another episode! I sit down with Larry Maitland from Michigan Biker Law and get some legal info pertaining to motorcyclist. Learn more at www.michiganbiker.com THEN as an added bonus I speak with Stephanie from Mi Cookie Project, a wonderful organization that employs adults with special needs to make baked goods to sell locally! Learn more on their Facebook: micookieproject!

In this episode I talk to Brad the owner of Wheels for Warriors that builds bikes for disabled Vets. I also get the honor of speaking with the recipient of the current build, Pam from Youngstown, Ohio! If you would like to get involved with this amazing operation contact Brad at: (269)366-8676 and find out how. Until next time...

A quick welcome to the first syndicated episode of the Youtube series