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Wide Open Radio

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Wide Open Radio-the nation's fastest growing all-motorcycle talk radio program. Hosts Courtney Lambert and Guests discuss important news in the motorcycle industry.

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Krystal Hess - Motorcycle Missions

March 05, 2018 20:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Join our host, Courtney Lambert as she talks with Krystal Hess - Founder of Motorcycle Missions. This non-profit uses motorcycles as a form of therapy to help Veterans and First Responders in your community who live with PTSD.  Learn more about Krystal’s background and what led her to starting this amazing organization by tuning in to the live episode Monday March 5 at 3:30p Eastern, or listen to the recorded episode at your convenience - at any time; from any place or device! Check out the...

Matt Hotch - Matt Hotch Designs

December 06, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Join us for an exclusive interview with one of Wide Open Radio's most talked-about guests, Matt Hotch. He is the builder that many builders look up to for many reasons including his attention to detail and clean designs. When Wide Open Radio featured guests are asked who they would like to do a build-off against, the most popular answer over 6 years has been Matt Hotch. FINALLY we are bringing Matt on Wide Open Radio to discuss how he started out, who inspires him and what he has planned for ...

Daytona Biketoberfest - Emergency Briefing: The Event IS Still ON!

October 10, 2016 20:30 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MB

Many people are very concerned about the current condition of Daytona after category 4 Hurricane Matthew ripped through the city just last Friday. Kate Holcomb and Shawn Abbatessa from the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau join us on this short Emergency Briefing episode of Wide Open Radio to go over the current conditions of roads, power outages, hotels, vendors and events.          

Sturgis 2016 Recap - Part 1 - Ride To The 76th

August 18, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Sturgis 2016 Recap - Part 1 - Ride To The 76th featuring Kory Souza & James Patience  James Patience of Ground Zero Customs and Kory Souza of Kory Souza Originals join our host, Courtney Lambert for a night of recapping the Ride To The 76th. For those of you who followed along via social media, this was the ride of a lifetime - 8 days and 7 nights of memories that will never be forgotten and strangers who became friends and ultimately left as family. We cannot wait to share with you the expe...

Wide Open Radio - Season 7 Preview

July 19, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Host, Courtney Lambert, and Flash from Bikers Against Bullies are excited to tell listeners all about the Ride To The 76th coming up in a few short days. Top builders and industry professionals are meeting up in Missouri and traveling for 7 days of scenic riding, fundraising and good times. Their final destination is the 76th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally where the party will continue for another 9 days. On this episode, listeners will learn how to meet up and join the ride or follow along ...

All Star Baggers: Art Steele

May 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

New Episode of Wide Open Radio - LIVE - Brought To You By RAedge Custom Motorcycle Paint Shop This Wednesday night (May 25) at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific.   This week's Featured Guest is Art Steele of All Star Baggers in Dallas Texas. Courtney will talk with Art about his company, the services and products they provide and all the latest greatest things coming out of their shop. Get to know Art better by listening to him talk about his background and the concepti...

Aaron Glenn - Glenndyne Design

May 05, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Host Courtney Lambert talks with Aaron Glenn of Glenndyne Design about his intregal role in the custom motorcycle industry. Glenndyne's designs and quality have earned their reputation amongst top builders in the industry. Their style is undeniable and recognized around the world. Aaron will tell listeners about his background and what led him to the motorcycle industry. He and Courtney will also talk about the products they offer and what we can look forward to from Glenndyne Design.

Jim Nasi Customs Inc. - Jim Nasi

April 19, 2016 00:00 - 44 minutes - 39.5 MB

  New Episode of Wide Open Radio - LIVE - This Monday night (April 18) at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific. This week's Featured Guest is Jim Nasi? of JIM NASI CUSTOMS, INC.? in Phoenix. Courtney will talk with Jim about his company, the services and products they provide and all the latest greatest things coming out of their shop.  Jim will give listeners an insider's perspective of the custom motorcycle industry. We'll also talk with Jim about tips he may be able to g...

Misfit Industries - Chris Moos

March 25, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour

Join host Courtney Lambert on this episode of Wide Open Radio as she talks with Featured Guest: Chris Moos of Misfit Industries. Listeners can hear all about the growth of Misfit and their rise to the top of the custom motorcycle industry over the past few years. Courtney will also discuss with Chris newly released Misfit projects for Geico Motorcycle and their newest manufactured products used on those builds. Chris will give listeners the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes at Mi...

Kaylee's Ride & Throttle For a Cure's Raffle Bike

March 07, 2016 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.5 MB

Fundraising Event/Ride  - Monday March 7 - Daytona Bike Week

Ballistic Cycles - Tim McNamer

February 02, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, host Courtney Lambert talks with Tim McNamer of Ballistic Cycles in Wisconsin. Ballistic is known for innovative designs that push the limits in the custom motorcycle industry. Their builds are easily identifyable and rememberable. Who doesn't remember the 30" hubless bagger? Courtney and Tim will talk about how Tim and his brother Michael got started in the motorcycle industry, what's currently going on at their shop and what we can look forward to in the ...

Indian Larry Motorcycles - Bobby Seeger Jr.

January 22, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, host Courtney Lambert talks with Bobby Seeger Jr. of Indian Larry Motorcycles in Brooklyn, New York. Find out how Bobby and his crew are carrying on Larry's legacy in their brand new shop and hear about their latest projects and the future of the company. Also, learn about the results of the Kansas City Baddest Bagger show and other current events in the custom motorcycle industry.

Klock Werks - Brian Klock

January 15, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, host Courtney Lambert talks with Brian Klock of Klock Werks in Mitchell, South Dakota. Klock Werks has graced the pages of pretty much every motorcycle magazine on stands and you've surely handled his products at some point. From their full line of parts - including the infamous Flare Windshield, to custom motorcycles to salt flat racing - the Klock Werks Krew is well respected and earning a lot of notoriety. Courtney will ask Brian about his start in the m...

Update Segment: BWBPBR Fundraiser for Kaylee Schneider

December 18, 2015 00:00 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MB

Update Segment: BWBPBR Fundraiser for Kaylee Schneider

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products - Jeff Zielinski

December 11, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, Dave and Courtney talk with Featured Guest Jeff Zielinski of NAMZ Custom Cycle Products in Philadelphia, PA. If you ask custom builders what their least favorite part of building a bike is - 9 out of 10 usually say they hate wiring. Jeff's company, NAMZ, is the place to call when you need connectors, wiring and installation accessories for your motorcycle. They have it all! Courtney and Dave will talk with Jeff about how he got started and what drew him spe...

Donnie Smith Custom Cycles

December 04, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, hosts Courtney Lambert and Dave Withrow talk with Donnie Smith of Donnie Smith Custom Cycles in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donnie is a legend in the custom motorcycle industry and is actively keeping the sport alive in many ways. He is a founding member of the Hamsters, an organization of the most elite and who's-who in the motorcycle world. He is also the man behind the 29 years strong, world-famous "Donnie Smith Bike Show" held every April in Minneapolis. Du...

Urban Bagger Magazine Discussion/Q&A with Courtney & Dave

November 26, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, Courtney and Dave discuss Urban Bagger Magazine - what you find on the pages, what the look for when shooting feature bikes, who advertises with them, and the general concept behind the magazine. The hosts will take calls from guests and encourage listeners to chime in with suggestions regarding what they would like to see in the upcoming issues of the magazine. Courtney and Dave will also talk about future plans for Wide Open Radio. 

Speed By Design - Coby Klein

November 20, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

New episode of Wide Open Radio airs Thursday Nov. 19 at 7:00pm Eastern, featuring hosts Courtney Lambert and Dave Withrow and Featured Guest: Coby Klein of Speed By Design. Listeners will get to know Coby and his company better as he tells about his background, how he got into the custom motorcycle parts business, his newest products, and what he has planned for the future of Speed By Design.  Courtney will tell listeners about The Great Teddy Bear Run that happened last weekend in Sarasota F...

Q&A with Courtney & Dave / Lone Star Rally and SEMA Recap

November 13, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, Courtney and Dave will recap SEMA and Lone Star Rally. Also they will take live calls from listeners who have questions about anything from big wheel upgrades to how to get a bike featured in American Bagger or Urban Bagger magazines. Join our group page:  Wide Open Radio - Custom Motorcycle Talk Radio on Facebook for photos and videos from both of these shows/events. As always, the hosts will also discuss what readers can find in the latest issues of Ameri...

MAD Wheels - Doug McGoon

November 06, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

New episode of Wide Open Radio airs Thursday Nov. 05 at 11:00pm Central, featuring hosts Courtney Lambert and Dave Withrow and guests Doug McGoon of MAD Wheels in Orange, California. Doug and MAD Wheels have come up in conversation during numerous episodes of Wide Open Radio over the past few months so we thought it was about time to bring them on for their own episode. Listeners will hear about Doug's background, how he got started, who are his influencers and what his plans are for the futu...

Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation

October 23, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Hosts Courtney Lambert and Dave Withrow talk with Paul Yaffe of Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation on this episode of Wide Open Radio. Paul is known as the Godfather of custom baggers and his reputation is held high in the industry. Before moving to the top of the game in custom bagger parts, Paul earned his spot in the custom motorcycle industry by producing some of the cleanest motorcycles - not just baggers. Paul has been featured on numerous popular television shows, such as Discovery Channel's B...

Pete & Chuck - DA Performance Baggers

October 16, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

On this episode, hosts Courtney Lambert & Dave Withrow talk with guests Pete & Chuck from DA Performance Baggers in Alsip, Illinois. DA Performance gave up their spot on the Hot Bike Tour this year to participate in the ultimate bike show - Sturgis Baddest Bagger. Some may have considered this to be a risky move, considering it is a huge honor to be invited to join the Hot Bike Tour, but these guys were confident that the Baddest Bagger show was the right move for their business. Although the...

John Shope - Dirty Bird Concepts

October 09, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

New episode of Wide Open Radio airs Thursday Oct. 8 at 8pm Eastern, featuring hosts Courtney Lambert & Dave Withrow and guest John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts. John is one of the original pioneers of the big wheel bagger game and most recently has ventured into Victory & Indian custom parts. His ideas are innovative and his style is eccentric. Now is your chance to learn more about John & his company than the magazines and TV shows tell you. Tune in Thursday to hear our real-talk discussion ...

Len Edmondson - Azzkikr Custom Baggers

October 02, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Join hosts Courtney Lambert and Dave Withrow on this episode of Wide Open Radio, featuring Guest: Len Edmondson of Azzkikr Custom Baggers in Phoenix, Arizona. They will discuss Len's Azzkikr Empire, his past and present successes, current projects and upcoming plans for his company. Dave will be reporting LIVE from Las Vegas Bike Fest. Courtney and Dave will also discuss Reno Street Vibrations' Baddest Bagger Show. Don't miss this show. It's sure to be a top-rated episode!

TOL Designs

September 25, 2015 01:30 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Tune in to hear hosts Courtney Lambert & Dave Withrow talk with the guys at TOL Designs about the success of their company. From show-winning custom motorcycles to a popular line of custom parts that is blowing up in the big wheel bagger community - these guys are doing something right. Listen live to call in with questions, comments or suggestions: (323) 870-4604. Live show starts Thursday September 24, 2015 at 9:30pm Eastern. Tune in to the podcast any time after the live broadcast by visit...

Ground Zero Customs

September 18, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Hosts Courtney & Dave discuss current custom motorcycle industry news and interview James Patience & Breanna Miller of Ground Zero Customs in Idaho. Hear about everything at Ground Zero from custom paint, big wheel baggers and more. Tune in live Thursday September 17, 2015 at 8:30pm Eastern - or listen anytime after the live broadcast via podcast at www.wideopenradioshow.com

Curly's Custom Cycles

September 10, 2015 21:30 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

You've seen Curly's bikes in the magazines for a while. Now it's time to get to know him a little better. Curly's Custom Cycles is known as Northwest Indiana's premier motorcycle shop. Located in Hobart, Indiana, just 40 minutes east of Chicago right of I-94, Curly's is a one stop shop specializing in all repairs, services, custom paint, modifications, bodywork, stereo installs and other custom bike services. Listen to find out about upcoming projects and builds at Curly's Custom Cycles.

Curtis Hofmann - Hofmann Designs

August 19, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Join the hosts of Wide Open Radio: Courtney Lambert & Dave Withrow as the talk with custom builder Curtis Hofmann of Hofmann Designs in Minnesota. Hofmann Designs' bikes have graced the covers and pages of Urban Bagger numerous times and have gained a lot of attention at the Baddest Bagger Shows since they began. With his own line of custom bagger parts and a great eye for design, Curtis has definitely made a name for himself as one of the "Youngs Guns" in the custom motorcycle world. 

75th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Recap - Part One

August 13, 2015 22:30 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, hosts Courtney & Dave give listeners a play by play recap of everything that went down at the 75th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The hosts will discuss bike shows to parties and vendors to riding. And wait... did someone get a new tattoo? It's going to be a good one! Don't miss out on this special 90 minute episode of Wide Open Radio!

Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas

July 30, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Host Courtney Lambert talks with her friend Rick Fairless - the owner and mastermind behind the Strokers Dallas empire. Rick tells listeners about his compound in Dallas that features a custom bike shop, and tattoo shop and a bar & grill! Saturdays at Strokers get pretty crazy with over 2,000 motorcyclists hanging out every week! Rick gives some advice on how to stay successful in the dog eat dog custom motorcycle industry and tells listeners about a new line of custom parts he recently unvei...

LIVE from Thunder In The Valley

June 26, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Courtney brings Thunder In The Valley right into listeners' living rooms, straight from Johnstown, PA. Didn't have a chance to make the trip to the rally? No worries! Hear all about it on this episode of Wide Open Radio. Courtney and Dave also get into an in-depth discussion about the new Indian Scouts. Courtney gives her review on the Indian Scout after riding one in Johnstown, PA. Courtney and Dave also discuss the future of Victory and Indian and how they think it will effect Harley Davids...

Nate Hudson - Allstate's Ride For Awareness & Craig Collins - MCHD

May 22, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Courtney interviews Nate Hudson of BA Moto about his upcoming mission: Allstate's Ride For Awareness. Nate will be visiting all 50 states on an Indian Roadmaster. His mission: visit the state capitol in each state to deliver suggestions from Allstate on how the local governments can make the roads safer for motorcyclist. Nate will be on the road for several months and will be covering almost 20,000 miles on his journey! Also, Craig Collins joins the show to tell listeners about a huge custom ...

Kory Souza Originals - Custom Motorcycles

May 15, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

On this episode, Courtney & Dave check in with custom motorcycle builder Kory Souza and Mike Concannon from Kory Souza Origianls in Sarasota, Florida. Kory and Mike tell listeners about one of their latest builds, dubbed "Purple Drank" - a custom Harley Davidson Road Glide with a 26" front end, stretched tank, bags, fender, side covers, a killer sound system, full air ride with Kory's Instant-Up system and a tricked out custom paint job that will blow you away. The crew candidly talks about K...

Motorcycle Talk with Dave Withrow, Tony Frey & Chocolate

May 08, 2015 00:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MB

Chocolate joins the show to update listeners on everything she experienced at Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach Florida, including the Baddest Bagger Show. Courtney and Chocolate discuss what it is like to be a female in the motorcyle world. Dave Withrow and Tony Frey of American Bagger Magazine and Urban Bagger Magazine are introduced to the show and listeners are informed of the new partnership between the show and the magazines. Don't miss this episode of custom motorcycle industry talk.

Daytona Bike Week 2012 Preview Part 1

February 27, 2012 23:30 - 30 minutes - 6.81 MB

Tune in to hear all about the events planned for this year's Daytona Bike Week. We'll tell you what is going on and where it's happening. If you have a Daytona Bike Week event you would like to tell us about, email us at [email protected] or call in live during the show!

2012 Motorcycle Events Preview

February 23, 2012 23:30 - 30 minutes - 6.85 MB

On this episode of Wide Open Radio, we will give you a brief preview of the 2012 motorcycle events on our schedule. Throughout the year, Courtney will travel across the country attending the world's hottest motorcycle rallies. First up on the list, Daytona Bike Week, which is just 2 1/2 short weeks away! She will broadcast live from each event; bringing the madness of the rallies to her listeners.   Wide Open Radio, the nation's fastest growing all-motorcycle talk radio program, is hitting...