The Dirt Buzz

In this special episode of the Dirt Buzz Podcast, I cover the press intro for the 2023 Royal Enfield SCRAM 411, the company's new low-displacement scrambler based on the popular Himalayan ADV platform that's both urban and rural "rough road ready." After spending two days riding in western Wisconsin, you'll hear my impressions of the SCRAM 411 and some of m

After a few years without an industry trade show, The Dirt Buzz headed to Las Vegas for the 2022 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo). The show is the first major gathering for the professional powersports industry in over two years because of the pandemic. Listen as host Dale Spangler talks with brand representatives, media, and other industry players in this immersive

In this season 1 wrap-up show, host Dale Spangler is joined by Motorcycle Industry insiders Jason Gearld, Owner of Phoenix Handlebars and the Business Development Manager for MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com, and veteran moto-journalist Robin Hartfiel, of Dealernews Magazine. Listen in as the three industry insiders discuss the continued growth of Motorcycling in 2021 (and the entire Pow

This week's guest is Matt Musgrove, Owner and Race Director at Elevated Action Sports, the Promoter of the MotoClimb Super Series. Recently, it was announced that Matt and his team will also manage the AMA Extreme Off-Road Championship in 2022, along with other one-off events like Endurofest. Learn how Matt and his team are helping create a renaissance in the sport of Motorcyc

This episode's guest is Scott Lukaitis, Writer, Photographer, Content Creator, and Director of Sales and Marketing for Engine Ice at Kost USA. Scott has been a longtime supporter and contributor to the sport of motocross with his business Lukaitis Photo. He's contributed to various media outlets throughout his career, and he has a new project supporting privateer motocros

This week's guest on The Dirt Buzz podcast is Chef Steve Taylor, lifelong motocross enthusiast and Certified Executive Chef (CEC). Chef Steve explains what it's like being an executive chef and the many parallels between cooking and riding dirt bikes—such as the need for razor-sharp focus and attention-to-details—that make the two complementary. Hear how Chef Steve go

This episode's guest is Jackson Halsmer, Professional Athlete Manager for longtime action sports protective equipment brand EVS Sports. Jackson is also the Marketing Coordinator for EVS' sister company LIFT Aviation and is a former collegiate swimmer for the University of Iowa. Learn how Jackson got his start in powersports, and how he almost ended up in the swimming indu

This episode's guest is Tyler Shepardson, owner, and founder of the On The Pipe (OTP) Podcast and is a former announcer for the Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series. Tyler came to the powersports industry later in life but has more than made up for the lost time by involving himself in the many aspects of offroad motorcycling—from racing to announcing to helping layout racetracks.

This week's guest on The Dirt Buzz podcast is Kevin Bailey, Powersports Marketing Manager for Race Winning Brands. In his current role, Kevin plans and executes marketing strategies for the many brands under the Race Winning Brands umbrella, including two-wheel brands Wiseco Performance Products, JE Pistons, Rekluse, and ProX Racing Parts, plus the addition of some of the comp

This episode's guest is Erek Kudla, Off-Road Racing Manager for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Growing up on the West coast, Erek raced various offroad and desert events before starting his own company GET-XTR-EME to promote regional hard enduro and other events. He then spent a few years as Director of the National Hare and Hound Series before landing his curren