After another summer of riding and racing, the Unscripted Podcast is back on the air. My apologies as life took a firm hand on the wheel last spring, but we’ve got a solid list of guests lined up this winter.

Episoside 54: Matt Kelley

Matt Kelley is a motocross, cross country, and trials rider. a seasoned adventure rider, big-bike enthusiast, in 2018, Matt Kelley was part of Team USA competing in the BMW GS Trophy event in Mongolia. Matt tells us about his upbringing in motorcycles, the various toys hiding in his garage, and how he enjoys the challenge of riding adventure motorcycles off-road. Matt gives us all the details about what it’s like to participate in the GS Trophy challenge.

Episode 55: Jeff Pierce

Jeff Pierce is a long-time friend Navy veteran, and Red River Scramble volunteer. I helped Jeff build his Harley Dirtster back in 2018. Before we met, Jeff purchased a new KTM 990 Adventure and rode from Ohio to Alaska and home. Jeff and I get into all the details about what it takes to ride to Alaska, how to pack, what to expect, and every rabbit hole along the way.

Episode 56: Kane Wager

Kane Wagner is an Air Force veteran and the owner-operator of Appalachian ADV adventure touring and training company. Through his company, Kane hosts a series of adventure riding events in eastern Ohio and central Pennsyvnia along with and rider training clinics. Kane and I talk about what to expect when attending one of their events, what kind of terrain to expect, and so much more.

Episode 57: Drew Faulkner

A flip of the script, my buddy Mark Scherrens decided to put me in the hot seat for 2 hours. We talk about what its like to not only race a hare scramble, but what it’s like to race an adventure bike in Kentucky. We talk about how I first got into racing in KXCR back in 2020, how the series first launched the ADV class, and what riders should expect on the courses. We cover preparing a big bike to race a hare scramble, how to prepare yourself, what kind of gear to wear, more blurbs about adventurizing a Triumph scrambler and more.

Episode 58: Dana Brown

A returning guest to the show, Dana Brown and I talk about his recent motorcycle accident and then making a career change as a motorcycle saleman. We talk about sales trends and the changing motorcycle market in his district around Charleston, South Carolina.

Episode 59: Brian Ballard

Brian Ballard is the owner of A&J Cycles in New York. A&J specializes in helping customers customize their bikes with high-quality aftermarket parts, from headlights to suspension. Brian and A&J Cycles also sponsors a flat track race team that competes across the country. Brian and I talk about his love for Triumph twins, customizing bikes through the winter, and the amazing family that is the off-road racing community.

This is just a preview of what we have on tap this winter. If you’ve not tuned into the Podcast before, check out Unscripted on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, and more.