The Modern Squid

In this episode we hear from Helen Tornquist regarding her 30,000 mile ride through South America. Helen is an adventurer, teacher, and twin. Hear about how she overcame the weather, tropical disease, and mechanical issues to complete her epic journey.

Shruti is the first woman to make it to the top of the Marsimik-La pass on the India China border and it is at nearly 19,000 feet. She' s been traveling alone since 8th grade and has had some amazing experiences along the way. Shruti also has championships in both racing and Karate.  Recently, she's become an ambassador for Royal Enfield. As a Royal Enfield fan-girl, she is over the moon! www.instagram.com/girl.on.himalayan

Jocelin Snow is a motorcycle enthusiast, thrill seeker, and adrenaline junky!  She's done about every kind of motorcycle racing there is, owned nearly 50 motorcycles in her life, and she's an International GS Trophy finalist (2018). She is also an inspiration to many.  Her video on riding tall bikes when you are not tall is one of the most referenced videos on the subject. Currently, she is producing a series on YouTube on being the boss of the bike. Find her: https://www.youtube.com/c/JocelinSnow/ https://www.instagram.com/jocelinsnow/ http://jocelin.com/

Amanda Zito is a YouTuber, Artist, bike mechanic, and all around badass! This was such a fun conversation. She has done several long rides and also hosts a motorcycle camping event on her family's ranch in Montana each year. She just finished a trip around the United States on her Honda CB500x and the videos are posting now on her YouTube channel. Where to find Amanda: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9ZMRty0czHiDGccx1hwZg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindthistle/  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/blindthistle?section_id=13678913

In this episode we talk to MotoBob. He has a motorcycle news and review channel on YouTube and has a lot of great insights into growing a YouTube channel as well. His videos have such great production value and strike a great balance between being informative and entertaining. The number of bikes he covers is astounding. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVl9F_a0502MHWojj445QsA Website motobob.cc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moto.bob/

Brad Cruz, the Co-Founder of Golden Hour Coffee Moto, Triumph fanboy, coffee enthusiast, and music lover joined me for a discussion about bikes, coffee, and travel. Hear about how their dream developed and grew and where it is at now with the world in turmoil.   Brad's Bikes: 2010 Triumph T100 Triumph Street Triple Triumph Tiger 1200  Golden Hour Coffee Moto:  www.instagram.com/goldenhourcoffeemoto www.goldenhourcoffeemoto.com

In this episode we meet Brandon Bicasso, amateur motorcycle filmmaker, of YouTube fame. He rides a Suzuki M109R and lives with his fiance in Alabama. We get to hear about how he got started riding, why he created his youtube channel, and what he has in store for the future. Along the way we hear some interesting stories, such as the time he was punched in the face, shattering his visor, while riding to work. We even get a bit of a spoiler regarding his next bike purchase. Follow him on YouTube under Brandon Bicasso and on instagram as @brandonbicasso. As always, links will be on the website.

In this episode, we learn about Meghan Stark and her company Great Lake Supply Co. We also hear about her experience as a female content creator,  volunteering for an all girls team with the organization BUILD, and her plans for Great Lake Supply Co going forward. She rides a 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer and lives in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Great Lake Supply Co is an apparel brand "inspired by espresso, motorcycles, the Midwest, and the road ahead." You can visit them here: www.greatlakesupplyco.com

In this episode we hear about Yun's trip from the DC area to Alaska and all the way down to Argentina. He made some amazing friends along the way, saw stunning sites, and had some really rad adventures. Did I mention there were volcanos and bat caves? What else could you ask for on a motorcycle adventure!

In this Episode we get to know Nina, founder of She Wolf Moto Co. She Wolf is a motorcycle apparel brand making clothes with a mix of horror and rock vibes. She Wolf is also a vegan company and donates a portion of their proceeds to animal charities. When people were still safe to travel, She Wolf also organized a bike run for animals. We get to go on a journey or community building and discovery as we learn together about this amazing brand and woman.