In part one of this two-part series, Katherine sits down with Todd, a seasoned member of a long-standing motorcycle club. With years of experience under his belt, Todd shares his unique perspective on the world of motorcycle clubs and their impact on society. From the myths surrounding club life to the realities of maintaining brotherhood, Todd goes into the history, structure, and personal significance of being a club member. He addresses commonly held stereotypes, the importance of club patches and colors, and gives insight into the role of philanthropy in the motorcycle community. Join us for an eye-opening discussion about the real world of motorcycle clubs that you won't see on TV.
TIMESTAMPS
00:01:12 How is it that you got started with the club?
00:02:44 Fact or Fiction
00:03:06 Harley Davidson is the one and only choice for real motorcycle club members.
00:04:12 What does the CC mean?
00:05:07 Motorcycle clubs are only for people who don't fit mainstream society, like ex-convicts, rebels, or troublemakers.
00:06:03 Motorcycle club members are all heavy drinkers and partiers, and that clubs are shown hosting wild parties fueled by booze, drugs, and chaos.
00:07:23 Motorcycle club members are always heavily tattooed, always wear leather jackets and vests and have to look tough.
00:08:52 Motorcycle clubs frequently feud with rival clubs and club wars and turf battles are a constant reality, leading to shootouts and revenge plots.
00:11:47 Motorcycle clubs control small towns and communities, and that motorcycle clubs exert influence over local businesses, law enforcement, and politics as seen on all of these TV shows.
00:14:54 Motorcycle clubs have strict hierarchies and roles.
00:17:07 What makes a motorcycle unsafe?
00:17:36 Women are not allowed to be full-fledged members and that women are depicted as property or mere accessories to male motorcycle club members.
00:21:28 A club patch or colors are considered untouchable and disrespecting them leads to serious consequences.
00:24:32 Timeline of being accepted into a club
00:25:15 History of motorcycle clubs, specifically in Detroit.
00:30:59 Regarding being in the club, how important is observation and attention to detail?
00:33:43 What challenges occur when maintaining a peaceful environment at the clubhouse and what happens when you host other clubs?
00:35:04 How often does your club host other clubs at the clubhouse?
00:35:45 Are there acronyms or code words that you'll see used in other motorcycle clubs or amongst yourselves to communicate?
00:36:32 Resources for writers
00:37:54 Philanthropy with the clubs (and not so much with the government)
00:40:40 Lawyers for the club
00:41:12 Like jewelers have dirty and burned hands, like farmers get wicked tans. Would anything on your body give away that you are in a motorcycle club?
00:42:52 What does this brotherhood mean to you?
00:43:50 In a lot of media, there's shows like Sons of Anarchy that really get into the motorcycle clubs. What about these shows do they get right, and what about these shows do they get wrong?
00:45:14 Could you describe a visually memorable experience that has stuck with you through your years in the motorcycle clubs?
00:47:38 Sounds of being a club member
00:52:50 What music genres do you think most of
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