Hole in the Head Moto Podcast

S03E13: Some Odes to BMW Airheads (Bonus Episode)

We're taking a break for some editing, so this week you get a motorcycle ... poem? Yep. Known for their reliability and ease of maintenance, I've had a couple instances when an Airhead didn't disappoint.  The most recent caused a bit of reflection. Don't worry, nothing too sappy. :) Hope you enjoy. Covering: BMW R75/5 BMW R100/7

S03E12: Boats, Beemers and Business

Blaine is sunburned and Andy is Beemer-rich - don't get cocky. Covering: Albin 25 (Boat!) BMW R65 BMW R100/7 Benelli 350 Wards-Riverside

S03E11: The Squariels Have Landed.

Road trips and British projects abound this week - we are officially Ariel Square Four owners!  Though one bike is considerably further along than the other.  -and-  Land Rover? I hardly knew 'er. Covering: Ariel Square Four Land Rover Range Rover Formula One

S03E10: Inconsolable

It's a pretty great day when your biggest problem is a fussy Italian motorcycle, but being stumped on a project can be pretty frustrating.  Sometimes all you can do is pause and have a cup of tea. Covering: Moto Morini 350 Ducati 350 Scrambler Fiat 128 Couple GMC G1000 Handi-Van (Chevy G10) BMW R75

S03E09: #DoYouKnowJason Wallace

This week my friend Jason Wallace joins Blaine and I to talk rider personalities, European motorcycles, Land Speed records and more. This is our first release of an interview episode. Let us know what you think! Covering: Vintage Motorcycles Ducati  Nimbus Douglas BMW Airhead Moto Morini Yamaha YDS Moto Guzzi Ambassador MV Agusta Kawasaki Laverda 750 SF2 American Eagle Moto Guzzi LeMans The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re r...

S03E08: Gratitude and a British plot Twist!

In this episode, we acknowledge a special listener and have a HUGE 1-2 update: the Universe has done it again, in big way. Covering: Ariel Square Four(s)!  The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of  ...

S03E07: The Ariel and the Ossa

Blaine broadens his IRA to include a British legend and Andy fusses over an Ossa Enduro. Covering: Ariel Square 4 Ossa 250 Enduro The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of  our significant others. Jo...

S03E06: Riding / Shotgun (The Benelli Episode)

Pondering the sale of a department store motorcycle this week and we get a little deep-divey into the history of Benelli. Hear Andy's book report on the brand's origins and eventual pivot to shotguns.  *New email* We've gotten some (very polite) notes, so if we get something wrong, email us: [email protected] Covering: Wards-Riverside Benelli

S03E06: Riding / Shotguns (The Benelli Episode)

Pondering the sale of a department store motorcycle this week and we get a little deep-divey into the history of Benelli. Hear Andy's book report on the brand's origins and eventual pivot to shotguns. *New email* We've gotten some (very polite) notes, so if we get something wrong, email us: [email protected] Covering: Wards-Riverside Benelli The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things...

S03E05: That's Amore

This week brought some Ducati luck for Andy's project and Blaine has an update on the Volvo project. Also, while we're cheeky with some of the vintage community, the Observed Trials scene hasn't lost its charm. Also Also, we learn more about our love languages. Covering: Ducati 350 Scrambler Volvo P1800 Montesa Cota Ossa Mar Moto Beta The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and mot...

S03E04: Widecase Woes

In this episode, Andy is on the hunt for a 350 Widecase barrel, but finds the real struggle in getting a straight answer from an online community. Covering: Ducati Scrambler Triumph Trophy Pierce Arrow The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, ...

S03E03: Moving on, looking back.

What did I buy again?  New parts, new perspectives. Covering: MV Agusta RS 150 Volvo P1800 Vespa VBA The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of  our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage Du...

S03E02: Is that Boomer?

Nesting, Market Values, Cheating. Covering: Ducati Paso Cagiva Elefant Land Rover Ducati Monza, Singles The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, sometimes WITH the support of  our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage ...

S03E01: Where've YOU been?

An unexpected honeyhole, a new heart for an old Volvo, and an italian point of contention. Covering: MV Agusta 150 RS Volvo P1800 Garelli Mosquito Parilla Olimpia Ducati Falcone Capriolo The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, ...

Episode 2.10: Everything is OK - Wrap and Recap with Blaine

During our normal recording sessions, Blaine Dehmlow and I chat about our trip to Oklahoma in June to ride Moto Morini 3 1/2's and what's next for the Hole in the Head Moto Podcast. See more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com and find us on Instagram @holeintheheadmoto Gas Money! https://www.holeintheheadmoto.com/ https://www.patreon.com/holeinthehead The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow.  We’re regular guys who love all things vintag...

Episode 2.9 - Everything is OK

The season finale of Season 2 of the Hole in the Head Moto Storytime Podcast is here.   After a series of conversations and coincidences, the Universe led us to find a dream bike and take it on an adventure.  However, as things seem to go, the adventure is not quite as imagined - join me, Andy Taylor and my best motorcycle friend, Blaine Dehmlow as we brave a pandemic and converge on a little town in Oklahoma to find calm on a country road.  I hope you enjoy this narrative episode, 'Everyth...

Episode 2.8 - If nothing happens, nothing happens.

This episode marks the final installment of my conversations with one of my closest friends and motorcycle accomplices - Blaine Dehmlow.  And as this recurring chat about motorcycles produced an unexpected Moto Morini, why wouldn’t the conversation about its delivery produce an unexpected road trip? *Sorry in advance for the insane amount of F-bombs in this episode. It was a rough week. ____________________ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure w...

Episode 2.7 - Best Laid Plans

For a motorcycle podcast, we don't talk much about vehicles in this episode.  However, the planning for the Moto Morini delivery is in full brainstorm mode.  As I take a more cautious tact, Blaine questions our commitment to the Universe's offering. Check out more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com - or on Facebook and Instagram @holeintheheadmoto ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrela...

Episode 2.6 - Pulling the Trigger

After an overdue inspection of the Morini, I report back to Blaine and get a decision.  This episode feels like it was made by a couple hyper little kids - making the decision to acquire a motorcycle is just plain exciting.  My only hope was that the bike wasn't a lemon. No pressure! Check out more at www.holeintheheadmoto.com - or on Facebook and Instagram @holeintheheadmoto ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestati...

Episode 2.5 - Misaligned Priorities & Motorcycle-by-Proxy

Every adventure starts with a conversation, and this one is well under way.   In our last chat we were in awe about the universe’s master plan to fulfill Blaine’s lifelong goal of having a particularly collectible motorcycle, without the pre-requisite of my untimely demise.  A passed-up BMW led to a purchased BMW led to space becoming available in my garage, which was promptly filled with a Moto Guzzi, which introduced a very attainable Moto Morini 3 1/2. But of course, that’s all irrelevant...

Episode 2.4 - Buddies

This week's conversation was a turning point for our Pandemic Summer.  A moment of Craigslist weakness for me leads to a new Guzzi project and a potential life-saver.  Blaine and I cover a few things: a pandemic purchase; the need for a buddy bike, a powerful universe and of course... some new Italian motorcycles. ___ Any motoring story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrelated conversation. For this ...

Episode 2.3 - Persistent Germans and Other Generalizations

This season of the podcast is an evolving conversation with one of my closest friends that ultimately results in a ridiculous endeavor, so I do suggest starting at the beginning.   In this session, the inevitability of adventure quietly expands.  At this point in our recordings, Blaine and I  no real ideas or scheme beyond just showing up, or really how this was going to be different than any other conversational podcast on any given topic.  But you can’t connect dots that don’t exist, so w...

Episode 2.2 - Mopeds and Death Threats

This season of the podcast is an evolving one, so if you haven’t heard the first episode yet, I suggest going back and starting there.   Last week I said that every adventure starts with a conversation - and with a certain point of view I can trace some pretty major events in my life back to a single comment or informal sidebar that seemed irrelevant at the time. I once worked in an art gallery with a woman who also ran a yoga studio - she was the nicest person I’ve ever met, so I had no a...

Episode 2.1 - Dirty Germans and Adult Children

The first season of the Storytime podcast was three episodes of scripted tales outlining some very life-sized motorcycle adventures.  I’ve still got stories and some interviews that I want to share, but I’m not sure if the scripted audiobook format is appropriate at the moment.  It’s a lot of looking back and remembering and frankly, more of an exercise in prose than adventuring.   And any story I have… started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was the manifestation of the conve...

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Episode 03: Salted with Fire (1967 Yamaha YDS5)

This episode is about a motorcycle that’s had multiple lives, reincarnating a few times to bring joy to not just me, but to an entire community of riders and friends.  From a garage fire in Northern California to the Bonneville Salt Flats. I hope you enjoy this story of a unique bike and the guy that rode it flat out. Hear all the episodes at https://www.holeintheheadmoto.com/storytime *** I'm Andy and this is my narrative podcast about the joy in finding old cars and motorcycles and put...

Episode 02: Mommy Dearest / 1972 Moto Guzzi 750 Ambassador

The story of my Garage Sale Guzzi and my long-time partner in crime.   I'm Andy and this is my narrative podcast about the joy in finding old cars and motorcycles and putting them back in service.  Hear my small-to-medium-height tales of finding and fixing these old machines and the adventures of getting them back on the road.

Episode 01: Son of a Preacher Man / BMW R75

 Though, more accurately, the SON was the preacher.  Welcome to the Hole in the Head Storytime Podcast!  I'm Andy and this is my narrative podcast about the joy in finding old cars and motorcycles and putting them back in service.  Hear my small-to-medium-height tales of finding and fixing these old machines and the adventures of getting them back on the road. ---- For our first episode, I'm diving into the story of my 1973 BMW R75/5.  From a preacher's garage to mine, with some trials a...