

Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast
RevZilla
Spurgeon Dunbar and Zack Courts co-host in-depth conversations about the most exciting topics in the world of motorcycles. Produced by RevZilla's Media & Content team, Highside/Lowside features the insights and opinions of the most prominent moto-minds in podcasting.
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 50min
S4 E4: Harley's new model, Marquez's big win, and the most exciting moto events
Motorcycle events come in as many varieties as the riders who pilot them. From the legendary gatherings like Sturgis and MotoGP races, to the smaller events in local communities around the country (and world), Spurg, Zack, and special guest Patrick Garvin from J&P Cycles tell some of their favorite stories from them all. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 29min
S4 E3: Motorcycling is dangerous! HSLS survival tips ft. Ari Henning
Motorcycling enthusiast and expert Ari Henning joins Spurg and Zack to discuss the dangers of riding motorcycles and how to mitigate them. They touch on topics such as the disappointment of BMW's supposedly no maintenance and lifetime chain, the importance of responsibility and self-reflection while riding, the safety of trail riding versus motocross, and the recommended starting point for beginner riders. They also address listener comments about summer gear color choices and the future of swappable electric batteries in motorcycles.

Jun 19, 2021 • 1h 29min
S4 E2: Two-up tales! Dos, don'ts, and dates gone awry on a motorcycle
Whether it's a first date, or a local (and all-important) ice cream run with a longtime friend, riding two-up is far different than riding alone. In this episode, Spurg and Zack share some of their favorite stories from being both pilot and passenger on motorcycles throughout the years. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 32min
S4 E1: It's been a CRAZY year for motorcycles (& it's only June!) w/ Jen Dunstan
Spurg, Zack, and guest host Jen Dunstan discuss the bikes they've been riding since last season's finale, what the pandemic has meant to motorcycling, and what it all means for the year ahead. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 43min
S3 E12: Talkin' Bikes W/ FortNine's RyanF9
For the final episode of Season 3 of HSLS, we invited our friend and fellow moto-media junkie, RyanF9 to throw on the headphones and join the podcast to do what we do best... talk about motorcycles. It was a fitting end to Season 3 and tees us all up to kick off Season 4 in the months to come! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 13min
S3 E11: Answering Our Favorite Listener Comments
We asked for your questions, and you answered! Now we have some answers (or at least some educated thoughts) for you. In this episode Spurg and Zack have a wide-ranging conversation around some of our favorite listener comments from Season 3. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
S3 E10: Harley Pan America, Hayabusa, KLR650, Radar Cruise, and more!
From Harley-Davidson's first foray into the world of ADV, to long-standing models like the Hayabusa and KLR, this episode of Highside/Lowside is all about the bikes that belong at the forefront of our mind. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 10min
S3 E9: Mechanical Motorcycle Mistakes We All Make
From cleaning and lubing a chain, to far more robust mechanical undertakings, where is the line for what you can handle yourself, and what should you turn over to a pro? In this episode, the HSLS crew discusses mechanical mistakes they have all made, and the points at which they throw up their hands and take it to the shop. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Feb 6, 2021 • 1h 10min
S3 E8: Motorcycle Mishaps and How to Avoid Them
We all make mistakes, even the best. Listen in as the HSLS crew talks about some of the biggest mishaps they've had on motorcycles over the years, and provide a bit of direction on how to keep from repeating their errors. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 10min
S3 E7: Best Motorcycle Tech
Technology rules the world, and it's made a monumental impact on motorcycling too. Gone are the days of the kickstarter and non-ABS brakes. We're living in the future, and we like it. In this episode Spurg and Zack invite guest host Ari Henning to talk about the very best advancements we've seen in moto over the past 20 years. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos


