Reel Riders

Simon Josey

A podcast about film-making motorcyclists. And motorcycling filmmakers. 

  1. Episode 39: Stefan Klabunde

    AUG 6

    Episode 39: Stefan Klabunde

    Stefan Klabunde is one half of the team behind the digital film and video production company, Rugged Frames. I’ve been aware of Stefan’s work for some time, through his work for brands like Touratech and organisations like the Adventure Country Tracks (ACT). I was very happy to be able to sit down and chat with him. You can see examples of Rugged Frames'  work at their website, on Vimeo and on Instagram: Website:     www.ruggedframes.com/Vimeo:        vimeo.com/user73778460Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruggedframes/For those interested in Stefan's earlier work: Personal YouTube channel:       www.youtube.com/@StefanKlabundeMotorradreise.tv on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@MotorradreiseTvChannelDuring our conversation, references were made to the following: Touratech:              www.youtube.com/@touratech_officialAdventure Country Tracks (ACT):      www.youtube.com/@ACTevLong Way Round/Down/Up/Home:  www.longway.tv/Claudio von Planta:           en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_von_PlantaCrusty Demons of Dirt:    www.youtube.com/@OfficialCrustyDemonsAll. I. Can.:        www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x4GtMiMyk8Drive to Survive:       en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_SurviveThe Reel Riders podcast, in partnership with The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast, has launched the Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival. For details about the festival - how to submit your films and how to purchase tickets - go to  www.advmotofilmfest.com/. You can also visit the festival's page on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel.riders/Bluesky:     bsky.app/profile/reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1 hr
  2. Episode 38: Logan Olausen

    JUL 23

    Episode 38: Logan Olausen

    At long last, we have our first Kiwi guest on the show. Graphic Designer Logan Olausen grew up on Auckland’s North Shore but has also spent periods living overseas…. And when I spoke with him for this episode of the Reel Riders podcast, he was in the middle of an epic tour of South and Central America. I’ve been following Logan’s YouTube channel, “Escape Artist Media” for about a year, so I was very happy that I could get him on the show. You can follow Logan on his YouTube and Instagram channels: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@EscapeArtistMediaVideoInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/escapeartist.media/Logan also has his own website and a Patreon: Website:  https://www.escapeartist.media/Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/EscapeArtistMediaDuring our conversation, Logan made reference to the following film directors: Christopher Nolan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan Quentin Tarantino:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_TarantinoThe Reel Riders podcast, in partnership with The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast, is pleased to announce the launch of the Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival. For details about the festival - how to submit your films and how to purchase tickets - go to  https://www.advmotofilmfest.com/. You can also visit the festival's page on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: https://filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel.riders/Bluesky:     https://bsky.app/profile/reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    59 min
  3. Episode 37: Ride More ADV

    JUL 9

    Episode 37: Ride More ADV

    Neen and Mike, from Ride More ADV, celebrate "riding together, miles apart". And they film it. What does that actually mean? Find out more in this episode of the Reel Riders podcast.  You can follow Neen and Mike on YouTube and Instagram:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RideMoreADV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridemore_adv/ https://www.instagram.com/neen_ridemore/ https://www.instagram.com/mike_ridemore/ During our conversation, Neen and Mike made reference to the following: Too close for comfort while riding in France: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_trA_RohLs/ DicE Magazine:https://www.youtube.com/@DicEMagazineOfficial Stories of Bike: https://www.youtube.com/@storiesofbike Itchy Boots:https://www.itchyboots.com/ Nomad Sweden's "UK is Beautiful": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P51PVRcZ3uA&t=26s Vanessa Ruck: https://thegirlonabike.com Lavi and Ollie: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviandOllie Over In The Rover: https://www.youtube.com/@overintherover James May: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_May Roland Blechschmied's film "The Freeride Spirit" can now be viewed online at: https://www.alive-pictures.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pZvIH9qiPE&t=3s Link to Rob Scott's social media accounts:  Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/curiosityasmycompass/ Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/rob.scott.315/ The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky:     @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1 hr
  4. Episode 36: Ali Horan

    JUN 25

    Episode 36: Ali Horan

    Ali Horan is comparatively new to both motorcycling and publishing her motorcycle-based videos to YouTube, but that's precisely why I thought she would be an interesting guest for the podcast. I had a feeling that Ali would be bursting with enthusiasm, and I wasn't disappointed.  You can follow Ali on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alihoranirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alihoranirl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alihoranirl During our conversation, Ali made reference to the following: Itchy Boots:https://www.itchyboots.com/ Patsy Quick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patsy_Quick Desert Rose Racing: https://desertroseracing.com/ Malle Mile 2025: https://mallelondon.com/the-mile/ The Race to Dakar (TV series): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-mpYiWK3yU&t=3s Charlie Boorman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Boorman Vanessa Ruck: https://thegirlonabike.com/ Leonoor (LNR Moto): https://lnrmoto.com/ Runa Grydeland (Off She Goes): https://www.offshegoes.net/ Brent Pearson: https://www.youtube.com/@brentbat Joe Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/@freewayproject The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky:     @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1h 2m
  5. Episode 35: Danny Lilwall

    JUN 11

    Episode 35: Danny Lilwall

    Danny Lilwall is an amateur filmmaker who started out by making POV films of his motorcycle rides... But when boredom with that form set in, he raised his ambitions, studied endless online film-making tutorials and took an approach more in keeping with filmmaking conventions. His most recent effort - "Uganda By Motorcycle" - shows just how far he's come in crafting a well-paced and structured travel documentary.  You can follow Danny on Instagram and YouTube:  Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/dannylilwallYouTube:          https://www.youtube.com/@trailwayfilms During our conversation, Danny made reference to the following filmmakers:  Austin Vince: Website: https://austinvince.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinvinceofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aevmondo Greg Villalobos: Website: https://www.gregvillalobos.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregVillalobos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregvillalobos/ Simon Reeve: Website: https://www.simonreeve.co.uk/ Luke Francis: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/francworks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francworks/ Pannier // #15KPHClub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@panniercc  The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky: @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1h 2m
  6. Episode 34: Wendy Schneider - Director of "Angels Of Dirt"

    MAY 28

    Episode 34: Wendy Schneider - Director of "Angels Of Dirt"

    "Angels Of Dirt" is a 2024 film documenting the life and career of talented Flat Track racer Charlotte Kainz, whose life tragically came to an end while racing in 2016. Wendy Schneider shot the film over 17 years, documenting Charlotte's life and the Flat Track racing community Charlotte grew up in.  For information about the film, including this summer's European Tour screenings, go to:  https://www.angelsofdirt.com/   You can also follow "Angels Of Dirt" via these channels:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelsofdirt_movie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelsofdirt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelsofdirt For more information about Wendy Schneider, go to: https://wendyschneider.com/  The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky: @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    52 min
  7. Episode 33: Damian "Demon" Rowley

    MAY 14

    Episode 33: Damian "Demon" Rowley

    Motorcycling has been central to Damian "Demon" Rowley's life since his late teens, leading him into a varied career as a professional motorcyclist. Now he's touring the world on 2-wheels, having set off in 2024, and I've been following him as he's vlogged his way through North and South America. Check out Damian's YouTube channel, Instagram account and Facebook: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@demon_ridesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/demon_rides/Facebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082894176639 Damian's frequent companions (mentioned in this episode): Ellen & Sven - BIKEmitUNS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bikemitunsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikemituns/Charlie "Wee Man" Cottle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Adv_CharlieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adv_charlie/ Damian was a featured guest on these podcasts; go listen! The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast: https://www.tampodcast.com/tamp-season-7-episode-18-demon-rides-damian-rowley/Motorcycle Radio Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-british-motorcycling-group-podcast-number-1-first-guest-ian-richardson-the-group-founder/1826411/ Damian mentioned the following films, filmmakers and directors during our chat: Quentin Tarantino https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_TarantinoStar Wars (Original Trilogy) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_original_trilogyAdam Riemann https://www.youtube.com/@MotologyFilmsDylan Wickrama https://www.youtube.com/@ride2xplore_lifeonwheelsFortNine https://www.youtube.com/@FortNine The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky: @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1h 1m
  8. Episode 32: Isaac Johnston

    APR 30

    Episode 32: Isaac Johnston

    Isaac Johnston is a photographer, film director and filmmaker from Montana. He works in the worlds of commercial photography and filmmaking, but he also has a YouTube channel which is increasingly focused on motorcycle content.  (Note: the main interview in this episode was recorded in late March 2025.)  Check out Isaac's website, YouTube channel and Instagram account:  Website:     https://www.isaacjohnston.coYouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@IsaacJohnstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacsjohnstonIsaac made reference to the following films, filmmakers and photographers in this episode: Alex Strohl (https://www.alexstrohl.com)Brake Magazine's film "100 Kicks in the Desert" (https://www.youtube.com/@BrakeMagazine)Beau Miles (https://www.youtube.com/@BeauMiles)Casey Neistat (https://www.youtube.com/@casey)RevZilla CTXP (https://www.youtube.com/@RevZilla)In this episode, we also talked briefly about Isaac's "How to Become a Freelance Photographer" workshop on the Creative Live platform. At the time of writing (mid April 2025) Creative Live had just announced some changes. For details about those changes, please check out www.creativelive.com. The Reel Riders podcast is freely available as an audio podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. In addition, it is released on YouTube as an audio-only podcast. Search for “Reel Riders” to find the feed. The Reel Riders podcast can be found on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: @reel.ridersBluesky: @reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

    1h 11m
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A podcast about film-making motorcyclists. And motorcycling filmmakers. 

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  • Creator
    Simon Josey
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Reel Riders
  • Show Website
    Reel Riders

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