The inaugural episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast, industry veterans Jensen Beeler and Quentin Wilson discuss amateur motorcycle racing, women in motorcycle racing, Laguna Seca, the Honda RC213V-S, the 60th Anniversary Yamaha YZF-R1, and Slovenia.

Episode 1 - That New New

Our first proper episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast, industry veterans Jensen Beeler and Quentin Wilson discuss amateur motorcycle racing, women in motorcycle racing, Laguna Seca, the Honda RC213V-S, the 60th Anniversary Yamaha YZF-R1, and Slovenia.

Episode 2 - Amateur Hour

Straight from the airport, Jensen and Quentin catch up on their travels, and talking about riding the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory & KTM 1290 Super Duke R, the Tokyo Motor Show, and the release of Bonneville's water-cooled retro bikes. 

Episode 7 - Jet-Lagged

A news-heavy show, the guys cover a fair bit of ground going all the way back to last year. Topics include the Superprestigio, Dainese/Alpinestars, World Superbikes, the Yamaha R1 recall, and the sale of Miller Motorsports Park.

Episode 15 - Not Star Wars

Finishing off the Isle of Man TT fortnight, Quentin and Jensen recap race week at the TT, and dive into the race's more interesting topics. Jensen then talks about his trip to LA, where he saw some of Yamaha's 2017 models, and also rode the Energica Eva streetfighter. The show ends with Quentin telling a story about riding a motorcycle that's near and dear to his heart.

Episode 24 - It's A Brap

An omnibus show, Quentin and Jensen catch-up on some news items that happened in the industry (Indian flat track racing, Husqvarna FS450, VerticalScope's database hack, etc), and then tell a couple stories about motorcycle racing, one which involves a coconut water bottle.

Episode 25 - Mur-Diddly-Urdler

Episode 28 of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast starts with some recent news: the closure of Skully and the near-passage of California's lane-splitting law.

The conversation about Skully quickly moves from the failed startup, to a broader conversation about helmet design and the progress of technology in this space. The show then turns to California's lane-splitting law, and what it could mean for motorcyclists in states other than California.

Once the news items are out of the way, the show spends a bit of time talking about crankshaft design, namely what it means to have a "crossplane" crankshaft.

Further down the rabbit hole, this turns into a larger conversation about how engines make their power, and how that power is tuned for specific tasks. It's a tough subject to do only via voice, but we think you'll enjoy it.

Episode 28 - Getting Cranky

More news from Skully, the marching of time in MotoGP, and the heavy-hand of the EPA - all topics that this episode covers, as well as a ride report from Eastern Oregon, and the Yamaha SCR950 press launch

Episode 29 - Motocyclisme

Harley-Davidson's new eight-valve motor, Ducati's new air-cooled Monster, and Alta's electric dirt bike the Redshift MX - all items of discussion on this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Episode 30 - The Need for Speed

Fresh from LA for a press launch, the guys talk about riding the three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 500 scooter (it's more fun than you think), as well as Arai's new helmets: the Quantum-X and Signet-X. 

The show then finishes with a question about air injection for emissions, and how that works. All very interesting topics, with plenty of rabbit holes...as usual.

Episode 35 - No Brainer

A bunch of new motorcycles debuted in Milan, so we cover all the new machines that we saw at the 2016 EICMA show.

Episode 38 - EICMA

To celebrate a year of bad puns, the Two Enthusiasts Podcast held a live show in our hometown of Portland, Oregon. The show is the usual format, plus an extensive Q&A (or is that Q&J?) session at the end.

Episode 39 - Live Show PDX

Changes in motorcycle journalism, AGV's new top of the line helmets, Quentin's new job at Alta Motors, and the Russians investing in MV Agusta...all things you'll learn about in this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Episode 40 - Adverse Possession

How to power-slide a motorcycle, how MotoGP is being used as a piggy bank, and how GoPro wants all your videos...that's what Episode 51 is all about, before we head off to the Circuit of the Americas for MotoGP.

Episode 51 - Coda

Back from the Circuit of the Americas, the guys talk about their adventures in Austin, Texas and preview some material from shows still to come.

Episode 52 - COTA

Our last installment of the Two Enthusiasts' Texan endeavor, this show talks about riding Aprilia's new V4 lineup, which includes the RSV4 and Tuono V4. We give our take on the new Aprilias (spoiler alert, they're awesome), and then sit down with Piaggio's head of design, Miguel Galluzzi, and have a great conversation about all things two-wheeled. You really want to listen to this show.

Episode 55 - The Aprilia Show

The new Honda Gold Wing revealed, Skully's resurrection, concussions and helmet safety need to be taken seriously, Rossi truly is The Doctor, and Ducati debuts its V4 motor and photos of its next superbike leak.

Episode 62 - Diss Invited

Movements are afoot in the motorcycle industry, and in this episode we discuss the tectonic business changes that happened recently with the MAG Group and Yamaha. We then discuss Ben Spies' return to motorcycle racing, and on a larger level why there aren't any Americans in Grand Prix racing right now. The conversation then turns to how the industry needs to change to meet the needs of a new generation of rider and enthusiast. It's a pretty meaty show, so be sure to bring a beverage with you.

Episode 67 - Piano Tuners

What do Harley-Davidson, The Dakar, and Forever21 all have in common? They're the big topics of this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Episode 71 - Chapless Apps

In this episode, we don't talk about anything...except the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR - we talk about that a little.

Episode 75 - Sandbagging

Some motorcycle racing news, some motorcycle technology news, some motorcycle industry news...this show has all the motorcycle news. Quentin also makes some puns.

Episode 78 - Princess Düsseldorf

Isle of Man TT racing, MotoGP Championship racing, riding dirt bikes, crashing dirt bikes...that's this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Episode 79 - Avocado Toast

In this episode, Jensen learns how to use a voice recorder, and Quentin talks about his recent stint as an endurance racer. We also discuss a bit of motorcycle racing from MotoGP, the Isle of Man TT, and the Erzberg Rodeo.

Episode 80 - Mac Track

Welcome to the MEGA episode, in its 2.5 hours of moto-podcasting glory. In this show, Q&J discuss their recent galavanting, which includes riding the new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 SCS in Italy, visiting Pirelli and Metzeler, racing with OMRAA and at Pikes Peak, taking the Kramer HKR EVO2 for a spin, and a quick session on the BMW HP4 Race. It's a very busy episode, which just means that there is plenty to enjoy.

Episode 81 - Sex Panther

Quentin and Jensen talk about track days, new riders, and the secrets of going fast.

Episode 82 - Bring the Noise

This show starts off with some news: Triumph North America losing its main man, MV Agusta's new Moto2 race bike, and Aprilia's parallel-twin sport bike. 

We then move on to World Ducati Week, the Suzuka 8-Hours endurance race, and Harley-Davidson's big new bike announcement. There's quite a lot to say about these topics.

Episode 83 - The Day Hell Froze Over

A podcast for new riders, we talk about getting started on a motorcycle, riding in groups of bikes, and going to your first track day.

Episode 84 - New Beginnings

Air conditioning for your helmet, Ducati hooking up with Hero, and Harley-Davidson vs. President Trump - this episode is a triple threat of hot topics...and deep squirrel holes.

Episode 85 - Triple Threat

It has been a very long time since we last recorded a Two Enthusiasts Podcast show for you, but Episode 86 is out in the wild now, and in it we discuss all the new bikes that debuted at the EICMA show in Milan.

Episode 86 - Something New

Unfortunately, the Two Enthusiasts Podcast will no longer be putting out new episodes, but we are going to continue the show under a new name, the Brap Talk Podcast, with hosts Jensen Beeler and Shahin Alvandi. Come join us there!

So Long, And Thanks for all the Fish

A weekly motorcycling addiction, these two motorcycle enthusiasts, Jensen Beeler & Quentin Wilson, discuss motorcycles, the universe, and everything.

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