“because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast
We're excited to announce the launch of “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman. David will be talking about all things motorcycle related, the motorcycle community and how we as a group are passionate about giving back especially to Veterans, First Responders, & other important causes. We're hyper focused on removing the bad rap motorcyclists have and highlighting the good they do for the community. Stay tuned to all our channels for many more episodes to come. Support for “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast is brought to you by Motorcycle Safety Lawyers®, Helping Injured Bikers for over 35 years! visit:https://www.motorcyclesafetylawyers.comor call 888-500-9000#podcast #motorcycle #ad #sponsor
Episodes
118 episodes since 2022
Honoring Our Heroes: A Day of Free Dental Care for Veterans (November 2024)
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes back Veronica Lapinski to discuss the recent special event organized by Decision One Dental for veterans. This year, 12 dental offices participated, ...
September 18, 2024
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14:35
Riding for a Cause: The LAMA Benefit Ride for Grace
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes special guest Antonio "Tone" Escobedo, who shares his journey from growing up in Gary, Indiana, to becoming an avid motorcyclist and co...
September 10, 2024
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1:04:00
Supporting Children with Cancer: A Nurse's Passion for Art
In this episode of the“because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews two special guests at Motoblot 2022. The first guest, Venus, is a Pediatric Oncology Nurse and artist who volunteers to teach art to children with c...
September 04, 2024
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7:33
Riding for a Cause: The Impact of Music and Motorcycles
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, Host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes his special guest, Billy Gray, a Marine and country music artist. Billy shares exciting news about his...
August 27, 2024
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34:10
Count's Kustoms Bike Show Announcement: Winner Revealed
In this special edition of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman announces the winner of the Las Vegas event, a bike show to be held at Counts Kustoms . ...
August 20, 2024
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26:41
Meet the Heroes of Sturgis: Stories from the Fire and EMS Department
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman visits the Sturgis Voluntary Fire and EMS Department during the Sturgis rally. Shauna, a guest from the department, shares insights into the...
August 13, 2024
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18:12
Justice and Awareness: Addressing the Crisis of Missing Indigenous People
In this episode of “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman is joined by Jimmy L. Ochoa Morales, Prairie Rose Seminole, Lorna Cuney, and Cheryl Woods to discuss their involvement in activities at Bear But...
August 06, 2024
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16:47
From Bike Shows to Charity Rides: Inside Scoop on Sturgis Rally 2024
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman is joined by Marilyn Stemp to discuss the upcoming Sturgis Rally 2024 at the Buffalo Chip.Mari...
July 31, 2024
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45:11
Exploring the World of Bikers, Photography, and Marines with Jack McIntyre
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Jack McIntyre, a photographer, Marine, and digital media specialist. Jack shares his background growing up outside of Philadelphi...
July 16, 2024
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27:25
The History and Excitement of Eagle Rider Chicago: A Conversation with Lisa Petrarca
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman visits Eagle Rider in Chicago and sits down with special guest Lisa Petrarca, who oversees the riding gear and produ...
July 09, 2024
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4:10
Eagle Rider: From Chicago to Las Vegas, Riding Dreams Come True
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes Danny Brown to discuss the latest offerings at the Eagle Rider rental location. They talk about the new 2024 models available for r...
July 02, 2024
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18:18
Veterans, Motorcycles, and Fly Fishing: Jay Dzik's Story
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Jay Dzik, a program leader for Project Healing Waters. Jay shares his background growing up in Chica...
June 25, 2024
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43:34
Behind the Scenes with "Horny" Mike: Bikes, Beef Jerky, and Batmobiles
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews the special guest, "Horny" Mike Henry, known for his unique personality and projects."Horny" Mike shares his background, growing up in Michigan...
June 18, 2024
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39:15
Celebrating 20 Years of Mods vs. Rockers: MotoBlock Special Event
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes special guest Larry Fletcher from MotoBlot to discuss the upcoming main event happening in Chicago from June 21st ...
June 11, 2024
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20:58
Behind the Paint: A Conversation with Bike Artist Ashley Alexander
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Ashley Alexander, a talented bike painter from Raleigh, North Carolina. Ashley shares her background growing up in a family of riders and how...
June 01, 2024
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7:46
Bike Show Mafia: The Story Behind the Best Paint Trophy
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast ,, host David "Vegas" Shuman is joined by Ryan Evans, the head of painting at Counts Kustoms. They discuss the intricate process of pa...
May 27, 2024
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18:32
Ride Janie Ride Foundation: A Recap of the 2024 Event
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast , host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes Luke Pennings, the executive director and founder of the Ride Janie Ride Foundation. Luke discusses the ...
May 21, 2024
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23:08
The Untold Stories of Veterans' Dental Health: A Call to Action
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Patricia DeVore, the president and founder, and Maureen Robertson, the executive director of ...
May 14, 2024
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53:18
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride: A Cause Close to Don Buss' Heart
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Don Buss, a motorcycle enthusiast with a long history in the industry. Don shares his journey from being enamored with mini bikes in his youth to w...
May 08, 2024
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17:22
The Hidden Dangers of Diabetes: A Personal Journey
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast, host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Chet Galaska, a diabetes advocate and author. Chet shares his personal journey with diabetes, highlighti...
April 29, 2024
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1:15:21
Bikes, Belts, and Beaches: The Ultimate Biker Experience
Welcome to another edition of “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast. I'm your host, David "Vegas" Shuman. Today, we had two special guests on the show, Ryan Evans from Counts Kustoms (https://www.countskustoms.com) and Jim Lynch from Bike Show Ma...
April 18, 2024
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49:32
Riding into Education: A Conversation with Lisa Weyer from All Kids Bike
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast with founder & Host David "Vegas" Shuman interviews Lisa Weyer, the executive director of All Kids Bike. Lisa shares her background growing up ...
April 09, 2024
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25:39
Leslie James Patton: From Prized Motorcycle to Motorcycle Accident
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast , host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes special guest Leslie James Patton. Leslie, a previous guest on the show, shares his experi...
April 02, 2024
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16:42
Interview with Jeff Najar: Co-Producer of Flying Pistons Benefit Breakfast
In this episode of the “because, bikers matter!” ® Podcast , host David "Vegas" Shuman welcomes special guest Jeff Najar, co-producer of the Flying Pistons Benefit Breakfast. Jeff shares his background growing up in Speedway, Indiana, and hi...
March 26, 2024
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24:39