Hole in the Head Moto Podcast

This week's conversation was a turning point for our Pandemic Summer. A moment of Craigslist weakness for me leads to a new Guzzi project and a potential life-saver.
Blaine and I cover a few things: a pandemic purchase; the need for a buddy bike, a powerful universe and of course... some new Italian motorcycles.
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Any motoring story I have... started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrelated conversation.
For this season of the Hole in the Head Podcast, I wanted to see if I could capture that evolution in real-ish time by setting aside some space every week with a guy I’ve known for nearly a decade now. Join me, Andy Taylor and one of my best friends Blaine Dehmlow as we talk trash and have some meandering heart-to-hearts about old cars and motorcycles, our families and how they all fit together.
...and eventually, accidentally build something out of nothing.

The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds.
Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage BMWs, old Studebaker pickups or clunky German watches.
Find us on Instagram @holeinthehead
Email us: [email protected]
Gas Money: patreon.com/holeinthehead
More: linktr.ee/holeinthehead
#vintagemotorcycles #motoguzzi #oldcars #oldtrucks #volvo #vintagevans #mvagusta #motomorini #euromoto #BMW #Ossa #Montesa #Bultaco #Ariel #AJS

The first season of the Storytime podcast was three episodes of scripted tales outlining some very life-sized motorcycle adventures. I’ve still got stories and some interviews that I want to share, but I’m not sure if the scripted audiobook format is appropriate at the moment. It’s a lot of looking back and remembering and frankly, more of an exercise in prose than adventuring.

And any story I have... started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was the manifestation of the conversation that started it.

For most of my motoring adulthood, there have been a few guys who have either instigated or at least supported this ridiculous pursuit - and conversations with these guys often start around some dumb idea or shifting opinion, and they inevitably meander and evolve over a few more conversations into some dumb event we’ve somehow committed ourselves to.

For this season of Hole in the Head, I wanted to try and capture that evolution in real-ish time by setting aside some space every week with a guy I’ve known for nearly a decade now. My friend Blaine and I have been in the middle of a few nowheres - and we even used to do a podcast together in San Francisco called Safety Third.

When we started this project, I had no idea what it was going to be or where it would go. In fact, it’s still evolving. But, the meanders and non-sequiturs have taken root and begun a cascade of dominoes that lead to another adventure - this time, in the middle of a pandemic,

I hope you’ll join us as Blaine and I have some meandering heart-to-hearts about old cars and motorcycles, our families and how they all fit in our lives.

And please do forgive the audio for the first couple installments as we were sorting the technical bits of recording virtually.

Let’s see what happens.... I hope you stick around and enjoy Season 2 - "Everything is OK" from the Hole in the Head Moto Storytime Podcast.

The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds.
Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage BMWs, old Studebaker pickups or clunky German watches.
Find us on Instagram @holeinthehead
Email us: [email protected]
Gas Money: patreon.com/holeinthehead
More: linktr.ee/holeinthehead
#vintagemotorcycles #motoguzzi #oldcars #oldtrucks #volvo #vintagevans #mvagusta #motomorini #euromoto #BMW #Ossa #Montesa #Bultaco #Ariel #AJS

This episode marks the final installment of my conversations with one of my closest friends and motorcycle accomplices - Blaine Dehmlow. And as this recurring chat about motorcycles produced an unexpected Moto Morini, why wouldn’t the conversation about its delivery produce an unexpected road trip?
*Sorry in advance for the insane amount of F-bombs in this episode. It was a rough week.
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Any motoring story I have... started with a chat, and in retrospect, the adventure was an inevitable manifestation of a sometimes completely-unrelated conversation.
For this season of the Hole in the Head Podcast, I wanted to see if I could capture that evolution in real-ish time by setting aside some space every week with a guy I’ve known for nearly a decade now. Join me, Andy Taylor and one of my best friends Blaine Dehmlow as we talk trash and have some meandering heart-to-hearts about old cars and motorcycles, our families and how they all fit together.
...and eventually, accidentally build something out of nothing.

The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds.
Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage BMWs, old Studebaker pickups or clunky German watches.
Find us on Instagram @holeinthehead
Email us: [email protected]
Gas Money: patreon.com/holeinthehead
More: linktr.ee/holeinthehead
#vintagemotorcycles #motoguzzi #oldcars #oldtrucks #volvo #vintagevans #mvagusta #motomorini #euromoto #BMW #Ossa #Montesa #Bultaco #Ariel #AJS

Though, more accurately, the SON was the preacher.

Welcome to the Hole in the Head Storytime Podcast!

I'm Andy and this is my narrative podcast about the joy in finding old cars and motorcycles and putting them back in service. Hear my small-to-medium-height tales of finding and fixing these old machines and the adventures of getting them back on the road.

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For our first episode, I'm diving into the story of my 1973 BMW R75/5. From a preacher's garage to mine, with some trials along the way. Hope you enjoy it!

The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds.
Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage BMWs, old Studebaker pickups or clunky German watches.
Find us on Instagram @holeinthehead
Email us: [email protected]
Gas Money: patreon.com/holeinthehead
More: linktr.ee/holeinthehead
#vintagemotorcycles #motoguzzi #oldcars #oldtrucks #volvo #vintagevans #mvagusta #motomorini #euromoto #BMW #Ossa #Montesa #Bultaco #Ariel #AJS

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Ellis, the Executive Director of the RPM Foundation.
Obviously we're interested in what he's working on, but the RPM organization is doing some pretty critical work in preserving the rich heritage and skills needed to keep vintage cars and motorcycles going.
As the leader of this non-profit dedicated to advancing careers in vehicle restoration and preservation, Nick provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the classic car and motorcycle community and the sense of responsibility that comes with owning rare and (sometimes) valuable vehicles.
The RPM Foundation's mission centers around advocating for skilled trades and ensuring the next generation is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to keep these vintage machines on the road. Nick explains the foundation's focus on identifying and preserving "endangered skills" - specialized techniques and craftsmanship that are at risk of disappearing as older technicians retire and modern automotive technology advances. Through grant funding, apprenticeship programs, and hands-on educational initiatives, the RPM Foundation is working to bridge this gap and inspire young people to pursue careers in the automotive restoration and preservation fields. Nick shares insights into the challenges of engaging a generation that is increasingly disconnected from the hands-on, mechanical aspects of vehicle ownership and maintenance.
We also discuss the profound personal and cultural significance of these vintage vehicles, and the transformative power of the experiences they can provide. The hosts and Nick explore stories that illustrate the sense of community, problem-solving, and personal growth that can emerge from tackling the unique challenges of classic car and motorcycle ownership.
Covering:
1933 Ford Cabriolet
BMW K 75 motorcycle
1967 Firebird
1950 Ford Meteor
1966 Mustang
1965 Camaro
Model A Ford
Henderson motorcycle
Harley-Davidson motorcycle
BMW R60/2
BMW R100/7
Mercury XR-7
Fiat X1-9
Fiat 600 Multipla

The Hole in the Head Podcast is an ongoing conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds.
Some of our worst ideas often come to life as we find and fix old, weird projects, with or without the emotional support of our significant others. Join us as we chase vintage BMWs, old Studebaker pickups or clunky German watches.
Find us on Instagram @holeinthehead
Email us: [email protected]
Gas Money: patreon.com/holeinthehead
More: linktr.ee/holeinthehead
#vintagemotorcycles #motoguzzi #oldcars #oldtrucks #volvo #vintagevans #mvagusta #motomorini #euromoto #BMW #Ossa #Montesa #Bultaco #Ariel #AJS