Shed Talk: Andrew Birch founder of Gasoline Ally Speedshop chats to Dutch.

Shed Talk with Alex Earle | Car Designer by Day. Custom Bike Builder by Night.

Few people see motorcycles the way Alex Earle does. A graduate of ArtCenter College of Design, an accomplished automotive designer, and former instructor to the next generation of transportation designers, Alex has spent his career shaping some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles. But when the workday ends, he turns to motorcycles, not as a hobby, but as his purest creative outlet. For Alex, every motorcycle begins with a story. Each build is a character with its own purpose, personality, and destination. The bike isn’t the final product. It’s the vehicle for an adventure he’s already imagined. Then he goes out and lives it, whether that’s racing in Baja, riding through Alaska, or disappearing down the next dirt road. In this episode of Shed Talk, we explore the intersection of design, creativity, adventure, and craftsmanship. We reminisce about our shared Ducati roots, swap a few behind-the-scenes stories from the automotive world, discuss teaching at ArtCenter, and unpack what it means to create without compromise. If you’ve ever wondered where great ideas come from, or why some people seem compelled to chase them all the way to the horizon, this conversation is for you.

Shed Talk: The Road to Bagger Racing...

After some sensational action at Assen and ahead of the next round of Bagger racing at Silverstone, we wanted to share our Shed Talk on everything Harley Davidson Bagger World Cup... Recorded live at the 2026 Bike Shed Moto Show, we welcomed Jeff Schuessler, Harley-Davidson Director of Racing Programs, Stuart Pringle, CEO of Silverstone and Rob Warr, Dealer-Principle of Warr's Harley-Davidson. Together with the then championship leader Archie McDonald, they told of the bigger cultural story behind the Bagger World Cup, its expansion into Europe, and why Silverstone is such an important milestone...

SHED TALK: Royal Enfield Go Racing!

For the first time in its 125-year history, Royal Enfield are competing on the world stage as an official manufacturer in the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship. We caught up with the team at this years Bike Shed Show to hear about the development of their Sherpa MkII race bike, and find out how the first round of the championship unfolded… With the third round of racing about to get under way in Teterow, Germany, there’s no better time to get behind team RE! With Gary Birtwistle - owner & trainer at DirtCraft UK & FIM Flat Track World Championship rider for Royal Enfield, Adrian Sellers - Head of custom and Motorsport at Royal Enfield, and Ian Tam - Custom and motorsports technical specialist at Royal Enfield.

Shed Talk: Shaun Guardado, Old-School Craftsmanship Meets New-School Technology

For this episode of Shed Talks, we welcome Shaun Guardado of Suicide Machine Company. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Shaun joins us to share the story behind the shop he built alongside his brother Aaron, his relationship with Harley-Davidson, and the experiences that shaped his path as a builder, racer, and entrepreneur. We also dive into one of Suicide Machine Company’s latest projects: a Harley-Davidson Pan America ST transformed into a race-inspired streetfighter. Along the way, we explore Shaun’s creative process and how he combines emerging technologies with traditional fabrication techniques, moving seamlessly between CAD models, 3D printers, welders, and hand tools. A conversation about craftsmanship, family, pushing limits, and Southern California motorcycle culture. Filmed live at Bike Shed Los Angeles.

Shed Talk: Max Hazan on Building a Ferrari-Powered Motorcycle.

For the first Shed Talk from Bike Shed Los Angeles, we welcome custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan. Known for creating some of the most imaginative and beautifully executed motorcycles in the world, Max joins us to discuss the story behind his latest creation: a custom motorcycle powered by a Ferrari V8 engine. Together, we explore the inspiration behind the build, the challenges of bringing such an ambitious idea to life, and the mindset required to pursue projects that make absolutely no practical sense and all the sense in the world. A conversation about craftsmanship, obsession, creativity, and the kinds of machines that remind us why we fell in love with motorcycles in the first place. Recorded live at Bike Shed Los Angeles.