Creative Riding Episode 359 - So That's How You Get EVs Into Red States

·1 hr 26 min·5 clips

The President is now hawking Teslas from the White House lawn after a billionaire's campaign contributions shifted the political landscape.

The episode begins with the host, the Junkmeister, and his robot co-host Tobor dealing with audio feedback and technical issues in the Burbank studios. The host introduces the episode's title, 'So That's How You Get EVs Into Red States,' with a satirical monologue about political shifts, noting that after a billionaire's campaign contributions, the President is now selling Teslas from the White House lawn. The host then transitions to regular segments, starting with 'Highs and Lows,' where he shares personal updates, including being back in Los Angeles and dealing with family issues. The 'Events' segment covers upcoming motorcycle gatherings, such as the Hand-Built Show in Austin, Texas, and the Seven Bridges Ride in Jacksonville, Florida. The 'What's Looking Creative' segment features a Ducati Odioso custom bike from Revival Cycles. After a break with a parody ad for 'Man Triloquist,' the host discusses motorcycle news, criticizing the X Games for banning electric bikes from competition and arguing it hinders technological progress. He reviews new motorcycle models, praising the Harley-Davidson Pan America ST as a sport-touring alternative and critiquing the BMW R12's design. The host expresses concern over mini-bike safety, citing accidents and a fatality in Los Angeles. In a scripted dialogue with Tobor, he lists Honda motorcycle horsepower specs, including models like the CB1000 Hornet and NT1100, and notes manufacturing locations in Japan, Thailand, and Mexico. The episode ends with calls to action for listener engagement and promotions for the podcast's social media and Patreon.

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A loose X Games argument makes electric-bike torque the episode's real headline.

Electric motorcycles drift into the X Games debate by way of a title that plays like a misdirect: the promised route into red states sits mostly apart from the discussion that follows.

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Press play for X Games policy, electric-bike torque, and a motorcycle show cheerfully arguing with its own title.

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