The BLDR Podcast

The BLDR Podcast

The BLDR (Builder) Podcast is for and about people who make stuff and do stuff. Co-founders Dave Ackerman and Andrew Hancock talk about their adventures in brand building and talk to others who create and explore. From custom bike builders, to world travelers, to entrepreneurs and artists, this podcast is a peek into the challenges, rewards and realities of being a BLDR in today's world, and offers a road map to other creators following their passions.

Episodes

December 14, 2021 68 mins

A little bit of the best and a little bit of the worst all happened in 2021.  Onto the future!!

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Janus makes simple, beautiful machines that are a joy to own and ride. They draw on the Northern Indiana spirit of manufacturing to create a personal, unique, and relatable product.

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October 26, 2021 61 mins

Today we are talking Boots.  Perhaps one of the biggest launches Tobacco Motorwear has ever undertaken.  Its been a very long road to get to this point.  Hear all about it and get excited for the Tobacco Mavericks.

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October 19, 2021 20 mins

A Born Free exclusive peak into what's new from Burly and how they continue to break the mold.

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October 12, 2021 26 mins

Dave sits down at Born Free with @_zerohour founder and serial entrepreneur Tom. His side hustles have side hustles!

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October 5, 2021 37 mins

Dave sits down with The Motor Company at the Born Free Show and talks about three of their latest models

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September 28, 2021 69 mins

The guys have launched a campaign to make lane splitting legal everywhere in the USA. They talk about the actual facts behind lane splitting and how this movement could change the world!

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September 14, 2021 31 mins

Who doesn't love bagger racing? Bikes that can haul your stuff and still haul ass FTW! PM has been pushing limits in this space for 50 years.

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September 7, 2021 27 mins

The founder of @RustyButcher, @markthebutcher takes a minute away from his alpaca to talk to us about riding bulls and his history of good times and bad assery.

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August 17, 2021 48 mins
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May 4, 2021 80 mins

Meet Raeleen and Susan; multi talented doers that made the men who made this podcast. From having 9 kids to working all night as a nurse, find out why our moms are the bombs!

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April 27, 2021 77 mins

Andrew puts Dave on blast as we talk about men's boots, jeans and fashion faux pas with Nick English @stridewise

http://www.stridewise.com/

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We get into language, freedom of speech and the finer points of cursing and cussing with Television Host, Author, Influencer and all around great gal Carrie Keagan @carriekeagan

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The life and times of Evan Pollack (@pollockpictures). We love video and photography. Our man Evan is doing it on an amazing level and he shares some of his best stories and tips about navigating the world of content creation.

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We sit down with the founder and owner of one of our favorite EDC brands, Craft and Lore (@craftnlore) to talk about running a small brand and turning doing what you love into an actual career.

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March 30, 2021 67 mins

Noah Valinsky (@noahpapi) didn't graduate high school, or even middle school. Instead he focused his life on bustin' his ass, and all the right moves, to became a professional dancer and choreographer. He's a biker, a father and a legit inspiration to anyone with the heart of an artist.

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Yeah, lots happening on today's episode with Brie Marie.  She is the social media manager at Tobacco and Pack Animal and if you aren't inspired to get up and take your life into your hands after hearing her, then there is no helping you!  We talk currency trading, crypto trading, the music industry, the jewelry world and most importantly, how its all open to each of us.

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March 16, 2021 55 mins

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast you’ve probably been to bikeshedmoto.com We sit down with their GM, Stuart Fairbrass and talk about how they got started and how they’re expanding the empire. First London, then the world!

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March 9, 2021 48 mins

Sometimes Dave and Andrew have defined topics and other times they wing it. This time, a day after he turns 40 Dave goes full oldie and complains about the woes of modern media but ends with some advice for a happier more balanced life.

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It sounds like a dream, but its not a walk in the park. , World Traveler Rachael Dickhute, @waywardroamer, gives us the goods (and bads) of globe trotting.

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