Let Out the Clutch
Let Out the Clutch
Podcast Description
Welcome! Host and motorcycle enthusiast Ted Leslie discusses a range of topics with other motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. This podcasts is here to bring lighthearted and enjoyable topics to those who enjoy the ride. Join the conversation of local fundraisers, shops, motorcycle culture, and more. This podcast is sponsored and produced by My Biker Attorney.
If you have any questions or a topic you would like to hear email [email protected]
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The podcast focuses on various topics within the motorcycle community, such as local fundraisers, custom bike building, and safety gear innovations. Notable episodes include discussions on the Back on Track charity, the evolution of motorcycle racing in Oklahoma, personal insights from riders and manufacturers like Ducati, and the therapeutic benefits of riding.
Welcome! Host and motorcycle enthusiast Ted Leslie discusses a range of topics with other motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. This podcasts is here to bring lighthearted and enjoyable topics to those who enjoy the ride. Join the conversation of local fundraisers, shops, motorcycle culture, and more. This podcast is sponsored and produced by My Biker Attorney.
If you have any questions or a topic you would like to hear email [email protected]
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This episode follows Brian Williams, known as Spike, through the experiences that shaped him: motorcycles from childhood, 23 years in the Army as a Blackhawk crew chief, long-distance riding, MC culture, and a return to wrestling. It is a personal, story-driven conversation about discipline, brotherhood, and learning how to keep moving when life changes direction.We discuss how military mechanics translate to everyday problem-solving, what the Hoka Hey Challenge is really like, and why Brian is now building a wrestling program while also running Williams Designs and Printing.
Timeline
01:22 – Meet Brian Williams and the first connection at Indian Motorcycle
03:05 – How “Spike” became his nickname
04:38 – First bike, lawn-mowing money, and a hidden purchase
05:37 – The crash that ended the secret
06:43 – Choosing the Army over wrestling
09:48 – Why he went active duty during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
12:09 – Military mechanics translating to motorcycles and real life
15:27 – Returning to riding around age 35
15:51 – Buying a 1999 Harley Wide Glide in Alabama
22:21 – The surprise call to do Hoka Hey on one week’s notice
23:19 – Custom bike build, rush prep, and flying to pick it up in Florida
24:43 – First Hoka Hey start line and the realities of last-minute prep
26:14 – Getting lost in North Dakota on the first turn
29:31 – Gear mistakes, too much clothing, and only one shower
32:48 – Riding 16 to 18 hours a day for his dad’s charity
33:12 – Losing his mother and father and how he processes grief
34:24 – Planning to return for Hoka Hey in 2028
36:18 – Meeting the Boost Fighters MC and later stepping away
37:44 – Returning to wrestling and helping launch a school program
39:09 – Williams Designs and Printing and the move toward family transition
41:15 – A future farm vision and why farming is harder than expected
42:15 – Favorite roads, including Route 66, Twisted Sisters, and Arkansas riding
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