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.

Time to Look at the Year that was 2021

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

12-14
01:08:20

Janus Motorcycles

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.

12-07
01:01:10

Let's Talk Boots

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.

10-26
01:01:07

Inside @BurlyBrand

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

10-19
20:59

No Idle Hands

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

10-12
26:01

The Future of @Harley-Davidson?

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

10-05
37:00

Let's Split is a Hit!

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!

09-28
01:09:42

Inside @PerformanceMachine

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.

09-14
31:00

Son of a Butcher

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.

09-07
27:11

Safety, Kids!

08-17
48:41

Happy Mother's Day

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!

05-04
01:20:02

Can a grown man wear shorts?

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/

04-27
01:17:25

What's your favorite ****ing swear word?

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

04-20
01:12:01

Time to Rally some Porsches in the Forest.

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.

04-13
01:11:29

Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

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.

04-06
01:11:00

So you think you can dance?

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.

03-30
01:07:01

Let's Binary Option Trade some Crypto and Post About it all.

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.

03-23
01:10:20

Dave Takes Down Journalism!

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.

03-09
48:51

Sell it all and set out on a life of travel and adventure!

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.

03-02
01:08:57

Life of The Walking Dead!

Ever wonder what it's like to work on shows like TWD or Agents of Shield? Actor and moto-enthusiast Briana Venskus tells us all about it. Plus, how she creatively escapes the Covid doldrums.

02-23
01:01:33

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