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Binge Moto Podcast – Episode 20: “Yalla Habibi” w/ Jon Ross (2 Wheel ADV)

This week on Binge Moto, we’re joined by Jon Ross from 2 Wheel ADV to break down “Yalla Habibi”—the new documentary from Ryan (FortNine) where he and two friends attempt to shatter the world circumnavigation record aboard Ducati Multistradas.

We get into the big question: do we actually think they pulled it off? From the pace, logistics, and fatigue factor to the reality of borders, breakdowns, and time lost in the chaos—nothing is off limits. We also share what we really thought of the film, what it gets right (and what it glosses over), and why endurance riding is equal parts obsession, discipline, and insanity.

From there, the conversation turns to the bigger debate: is chasing a record like this worth the risk? We talk mental strain, physical punishment, the danger of pushing too far, and what separates a legendary ride from a bad decision.

And because it’s Ducati… we wrap up with a brutally honest chat about maintenance costs, the realities of international motorcycle travel, and the unexpected struggle no one warns you about—finding a bathroom in Europe when you need one RIGHT NOW.

🎧 Ride. Talk. Repeat.

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Episode 19 – Community, Creativity, and Looking Back (with Brannen “Itchy Butt” Butts)

In Episode 19 of Binge Moto, Bryan is joined once again by longtime friend and co-host Brannen “Itchy Butt” Butts for a wide-ranging conversation that blends motorcycles, movies, and reflection. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the BMW Airheads community—a culture built around simplicity, mechanical self-reliance, shared knowledge, and camaraderie that continues to welcome new generations of riders.

From there, the conversation shifts into a reflective recap of 2025 so far and a look back at Binge Moto’s first seven months, touching on the show’s growth, evolving identity, standout moments, and what’s ahead as the brand continues to expand.

The second half of the episode leans into film, with a discussion of the career of Rob Reiner, exploring his impact across decades of iconic storytelling and genre-defining work. The episode wraps with a review and discussion of Wake Up Dead Man, breaking down expectations, tone, and how it fits into the larger Knives Out universe.

As always, Episode 19 blends thoughtful conversation, humor, and cultural commentary—rooted in motorcycles, fueled by storytelling, and driven by community.

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Episode 18 — Jennifer “Sundance” Ringelsbaugh: Hunter S. Thompson, Gonzo Roots & the Hell’s Angels Myth

In Episode 18, Bryan sits down with friend of the show Jennifer “Sundance” Ringelsbaugh for a deep dive into Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga and the wild world of Hunter S. Thompson. Together they unpack the life of the man who essentially invented Gonzo Journalism—a chaotic blend of reporting, immersion, and personal narrative that changed nonfiction forever.

Sundance and Bryan explore Hunter’s year embedded with the Angels, how he earned their trust, and how riding with them turned into one of the most unfiltered portraits of outlaw motorcycle culture ever written. They break down the media-driven panic of the 1960s, the headlines that built the Hell’s Angels legend, and how Thompson exposed the gap between who the club actually was and the monstrous mythology America projected onto them.

From culture-shifting influence to raw, uncomfortable truth, the episode digs into the Angels' real lifestyle vs. the mythos, the contradictions that defined the era, and how Hunter’s relationship with the club ultimately spiraled into violence, betrayal, and one of the most infamous endings in literary journalism.

If you love Hunter S. Thompson, biker history, media hysteria, or the murky place where journalism meets chaos, this is one of our most in-the-weeds deep-dives yet.

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