Bru Time #180 — When Everything Falls Apart and You Have to Start Again (English Biker Dan)

Dave Neal, host of the hugely popular Off Track Podcast, joins Bru Time for a candid conversation about his unexpected journey from lifelong motorcycle racing fan to respected voice within the British Superbikes paddock.We dive into podcasting, racing culture, social media, burnout, integrity, the realities of working in motorsport, and the mindset that helped Dave carve his own path in an industry that rarely opens doors easily.This is a conversation about passion, resilience, and building something meaningful without a master plan.Socials:website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2279907youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTrack_PodcastSend a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparSupershield AutomotiveSupershield Auto provide the very best service in detailing, paint correction & ceramic coating.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

In this episode of Bru Time, Bruce sits down with journalist and YouTuber Tim Rodie for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, authenticity, and life online.Tim shares his journey from traditional journalism into automotive media and YouTube, the realities of content creation, burnout, family balance, and why chasing algorithms and numbers rarely leads to fulfilment. Along the way, they talk motorcycles, cars, war history, and the importance of simply being yourself.A thoughtful, relaxed chat about choosing your own path and staying grounded in a noisy online world.🔗 Find Tim RodieYouTube (bikes): Tim Rodie Rides Motorbikes YouTube (cars): Tim Rodie Drive Stuff Instagram & TikTok: @timrodieSend a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

In this episode of Bru Time, I sit down with Dan (English Biker Dan) for an open and honest conversation about grief, mental health, burnout, and rebuilding life after everything falls apart.Dan talks candidly about losing close family members, the pressure of turning passion into a job, deleting a YouTube channel with nearly 100,000 subscribers, and what it means to start again without chasing validation or numbers.We discuss grief, medication, identity, purpose, and the quiet courage it takes to choose a different path.Bru Time is a long-form conversation podcast exploring what it really means to live your life — through honest conversations with people who chose more.Socials:youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishBikerDan1instagram - https://www.instagram.com/englishbikerdanSend us a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

Damian “Demon Rides” Rowley joins me on Bru Time from South America, mid-journey on his ride around the world.A former London dispatch rider, Virgin LimoBike chauffeur, racer from club level to World Endurance, and instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, Damian’s life has been shaped by motorcycles — but this episode goes far deeper than bikes.We talk honestly about chronic pain, burnout, mid-life realisation, resilience, and what finally pushed Damian to walk away from comfort and choose life over survival. From fixing a bike at 15,700 feet in Peru to confronting mental and physical limits, this is a raw, grounded conversation about responsibility, freedom, and living on your own terms.No hype. No hero worship. Just real talk about what it actually takes to live your life.Socials:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@demon_ridesinstagram: @demon_ridesfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082894176639Send us a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

Bru Time is a relaxed conversation podcast exploring what it really means to live your life — through honest conversations with people who chose more.In this episode, Bruce sits down with Reel Riders Podcast host Simon Josey — a New Zealander living in Germany, sound engineer by trade, podcaster by passion, and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast.Simon shares an extraordinary life story spanning:Growing up in New ZealandWorking in radio and sound engineeringLiving and working in China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, and GermanyDiscovering motorcycles as freedom, transport, and connectionFalling into podcasting, filmmaking, and creative collaborationLaunching Reel Riders and co-founding the Adventure Motorcycle Film FestivalThis is a deep, thoughtful conversation about:Choosing experience over comfortWhy stories matter more than algorithmsCreativity, integrity, and making things that lastMotorcycles as a gateway to people, not just placesIf you enjoy long-form conversations, honest reflections, and stories from people who’ve lived widely and thoughtfully — this one’s for you.👉 Check out Reel Riders Podcast 👉 Learn more about the Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival- their instagram @advmotofilmfest  👉 Join the Clan on Patreon for early access & questionsLook after those you love — but most importantly, live your life.Send us a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

In this episode of Bru Time, I sit down with Chris Eades, better known as Baron Von Grumble, for one of our most open and important conversations yet.Alongside motorcycles and YouTube, Chris speaks candidly about mental health, burnout, and his recent experience with psilocybin therapy, discussing why he chose it, what the process involved, and how it’s impacted his outlook on life.This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about vulnerability, self-reflection, and finding healthier ways to move forward.No scripts. No bravado. Just real talk.Chris' socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaronVonGrumbleYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FortyFourTeethinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baron_von_grumbleSend us a textConquerors MC Appareluse code FISTERS10 for 10% OFF online Checkout our store for the latest MC ApparDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

Join me LIVE for a special Bru Time episode as I sit down with the brilliant Simon Weir to look back on our 2025 touring season with ChickenStrips. We’ll be diving into the standout trips, the best roads we discovered, favourite destinations, unforgettable moments, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from life on tour.Whether you came on a tour this year, followed the adventures online, or just love a good bit of two-wheel chat, this is a proper end-of-season debrief you won’t want to miss.👥 Guest: Simon Weir – author, journalist, route-master and all-round top bloke 🏍️ Hosted by: TeapotOne 🌍 Touring by: ChickenStrips Motorcycle Tours – https://www.chickenstrips.co.uk💬 LIVE CHAT: Only Patreons can comment during the livestream. Want to join the conversation, ask questions, and support the channel? Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOne📺 ABOUT BRU TIME: Bru Time is my relaxed, long-form podcast where I chat with interesting people from across the motorcycle world. Grab a brew, settle in, and enjoy the ride.Send us a textSupport the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

Hello folks, it’s been a little while since the last Bru Time episode, so I wanted to jump on and give you a quick update!Here’s what’s going on:Why the podcast has been on holdWhat I’ve been up to recentlyPlans for upcoming episodes and guestsThanks so much for sticking with me – I really appreciate all your support! 🙏If you enjoy the podcast, please like, comment, and subscribe – it really helps keep Bru Time going.Thanks for all your support, I can’t wait to share the next episode with you!Send us a textSupport the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

Jamie Robinson has lived life wide open—racing everything from 250GP to the Isle of Man TT. Now based in California, he’s turned his passion into the hugely popular MotoGeo brand, inspiring motorcyclists around the world through adventure, lifestyle, and epic storytelling. In this episode of Bru Time, we dive into his racing roots, near-misses, wild rides, and what fuels his life on two wheels today.Socials:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motogeoinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/motogeowebsite: https://www.motogeo.comSend us a textUltimateAddOnsPremium manufacturer of phone and action camera mounting solutions - Use TEAPOTONE10 for 10% offInfluencer StoreThe Influencer Store helps you build your brand and apparel - mention TEAPOTONEJewell Bike TrainingJewell Bike Training offers bespoke motorcycle coaching that suits your needs. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!

In this second half of our chat, Jane Omorogbe—best known as 'Rio' from the iconic TV show Gladiators—dives deeper into her fascinating journey after the arena lights dimmed. We talk about her time as a professional motorcycle journalist, including some wild two-wheeled adventures, her unexpected leap into film stunt work, and how she's now channelling her energy into helping others through lifestyle and nutrition coaching.Jane opens up about the highs and lows of life in the spotlight, the transition into new careers, and the mindset it takes to keep evolving and thriving. It’s a candid, inspiring, and often hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss—perfect listening whether you’re on the bike, in the gym, or just chilling with a brew.Send us a textUltimateAddOnsPremium manufacturer of phone and action camera mounting solutions - Use TEAPOTONE10 for 10% offInfluencer StoreThe Influencer Store helps you build your brand and apparel - mention TEAPOTONEJewell Bike TrainingJewell Bike Training offers bespoke motorcycle coaching that suits your needs. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings 👍SUPPORT the Podcast!Folks if you enjoy the Bru Time podcast and/or the TeapotOne content, then you can help support it by joining the Clan at https://www.patreon.com/TeapotOneWant to have YOUR question featured?You can submit your questions each week for the next guest either by posting them up on the episode post over on Patreon HERE, or by following on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK - I post up each week who the next guest is going to be, and you just post your question in the comments of that post.Thanks for listening folks and remember... Look after those you love, keep getting on out there whenever you can, and LIVE your life!