Reel Riders

Simon Josey

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

FEB 4

Episode 45: Dave Perry (Wheelie Good TV)

Dave Perry is freelance cameraman and DOP who has worked on numerous television and film projects, but you might know him from his YouTube channel, Wheelie Good TV. You can follow Dave here: YouTube: Wheelie Good TVInstagram: Wheelie Good TVDuring our conversation, references were made to the following films, film directors, cinematographers and Motovloggers: Kes directed by Ken LoachKen LoachSir Ridley ScottSir Roger DeakinsBruce Smart/TeapotOneThe Missenden FlyerRichy VidaThe Reel Riders podcast, in partnership with The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast, has launched the Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival. For details about the festival go to www.advmotofilmfest.com/. Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow at advmotofilmfest *** /// DONATE AND KEEP THE REEL RIDERS PODCAST SERVERS RUNNING /// *** Support the podcast by donating via our BUY ME A COFFEE link: https://buymeacoffee.com/reelriderspodcast 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 has accounts on both Instagram and Bluesky: Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel.riders/Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/reelriderspodcast.bsky.social

1h 30m
12/24/2025

Episode 44: Geoff McGarvey

Geoff McGarvey is my guest for episode 44. Anyone familiar with Brent Pearson’s YouTube channel (Brent Pearson) will know Geoff already, as he’s often riding with Brent, and has been responsible for the audio production on a number of Brent’s films. You can find more information about Geoff's audio post production and original music company, SoundEngine: Web: SoundEngine The following terms and concepts appear in the episode and may be unfamiliar to anyone not working in audio engineering: “Kontakt” is a virtual instrument platform & software sampler, developed by the company Native Instruments. A “super”, which is short for “superimposed graphic”, is a technique for generating things like TV or film title sequences without using computer-generated graphics. To “foley” something is to recreate and record everyday sounds, like someone walking/running, opening or closing a door, etc. “MIDI” is the acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a system which allows musical instruments and computers to connect and exchange musical information (e.g. note, pitch, velocity and timing values) – all without transmitting actual audio. “Cubase” is an example of a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW software application. The equivalent in the video/film world are programmes like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. “ProTools” is another DAW and is generally considered to be the reference standard in the professional audio recording world. “Dynamics control” or “dynamic range control” is concerned with controlling the difference between the loudest and quietest sections of an audio recording. Usually it is necessary to limit this difference, and it’s done with a piece of hardware or software called a “compressor”. In any discussion about audio it’s important to understand the difference between audio signal level, typically expressed in Decibels relative to a specific reference, and audio loudness level, which is expressed in LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale). “Loudness” measurements are important as they are intended to reflect how the human ear perceives loudness. The human ear doesn't perceive all frequencies at the same loudness; it's most sensitive to mid-range frequencies (around 2-5 kHz, where speech lies) and less sensitive to very low or very high frequency sounds. A "motza" is Australian slang for a large amount of money.The Reel Riders podcast, in partnership with The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast, has launched the Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival. For details about the festival, go to www.advmotofilmfest.com/. You can also visit the festival's page directly on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow too, at advmotofilmfest *** /// DONATE AND KEEP THE REEL RIDERS PODCAST SERVERS RUNNING /// *** Support the podcast by donating via our BUY ME A COFFEE link: https://buymeacoffee.com/reelriderspodcast The Reel Riders podcast is on both Instagram and Bluesky: InstagramBluesky

1h 28m
12/10/2025

Episode 43: Bruce Smart (TeapotOne)

My guest for this episode is Bruce Smart, universally recognised by the moniker, “TeapotOne”. Bruce has a substantial following on YouTube, with his TeapotOne channel recently cracking the 100,000 subscriber mark. He’s also known for his Bru Time podcast, which has almost 180 published episodes. Oh, and apparently he rode a superbike around the world. You can follow Bruce here: YouTube: TeapotOne and Bru TimeInstagram: teapotoneinsta Website: TeapotOne and Chicken StripsDuring our conversation, references were made to the following creators: Casey Neistat:YouTube: CaseyNeistatPeter McKinnon:YouTube: Peter McKinnonKraig Adams:YouTube: Kraig AdamsAdam Riemann:YouTube: Adam Riemann/Motology FilmsCody Wanner:YouTube: Cody WannerAustin Vince:YouTube: Austin VinceYou can check out Michael Heaton's adventures at: YouTube: Michael HeatonInstagram: fablemichael The 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 directly on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow too, at advmotofilmfest *** /// DONATE AND KEEP THE REEL RIDERS PODCAST SERVERS RUNNING /// *** Support the podcast by donating via our BUY ME A COFFEE link: https://buymeacoffee.com/reelriderspodcast 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

1h 11m
11/19/2025

Episode 42: Abel, Harry & George from Trail Worn Films

I can't remember exactly when I first became aware of the Trail Worn Films YouTube channel, but I do remember being immediately interested in talking to who was behind it. I got the chance to do that a couple of weeks ago, and in this episode you'll hear my chat with Abel, Harry and George. You can follow "Trail Worn Films" at the following: YouTube: Trail Worn FilmsInstagram: Trail Worn UKDuring our conversation, references were made to the following: Adam Riemann:Website: Motology FilmsYouTube: Adam RiemannXander Budnick:YouTube: Xander BudnickThe 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 directly on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow too, at advmotofilmfest *** /// DONATE AND KEEP THE REEL RIDERS PODCAST SERVERS RUNNING /// *** Support the podcast by donating via our BUY ME A COFFEE link: https://buymeacoffee.com/reelriderspodcast 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

1h 1m
11/05/2025

Episode 41: Al Phillips

Al Phillips is the creator behind the YouTube channel, Moto Camp UK. It’s a small channel currently, and a relatively new one, but Al employs a lot of conventional techniques when creating his films and thus I was interested to learn about his filmmaking journey. Find out more about Al at the following: YouTube: Moto Camp UKInstagram: Moto Camp UKDuring our conversation, references were made to the following: Matt McFadden:Website: Classic RidesYouTube: Classic RidesRob Hamilton:YouTube: Moto FeelzYouTube: Rob HamiltonGentleRide: GentleRideMister Presko: Mister Presko The 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 directly on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow too, at advmotofilmfest *** /// DONATE AND KEEP THE REEL RIDERS PODCAST SERVERS RUNNING /// *** Support the podcast by donating via our BUY ME A COFFEE link: https://buymeacoffee.com/reelriderspodcast 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

1h 13m
10/08/2025

Episode 40: Ferdia Durkin

Ferdia Durkin is a freelance videographer from Ireland who's been YouTubing since 2021. He's also an ADV rider, and much of the content you'll find on his YouTube channel is derived from his international travels. Find out more about Ferdia at the following: Website: unOrdinaryWorldYouTube: unOrdinaryWorldInstagram: ferdia_unordinaryworld During our conversation, references were made to the following: Free Miles MC YouTube channel: Free Miles MCMal vs Machine YouTube channel: MAL VS MACHINEThe 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 directly on FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration: filmfreeway.com/TheAdventureMotorcycleFilmFestival Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow too at advmotofilmfest 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

1h 16m
08/06/2025

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
07/23/2025

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

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

Creator

Simon Josey
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

45
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 Reel Riders
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