Category: Storytellers

  • Cincinnati E01: Kaitlin Gossett

    Cincinnati E01: Kaitlin Gossett

    Kaitlin makes an appearance at her second BBBM Storytellers event in a second city with her tale of getting her first bike. If you think this is a standard getting a first bike story, nope. It starts with a lie to her parents about needing their truck to ‘help a friend move’, being told “if…

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  • Cincinnati E01: Shannon Wilson

    Cincinnati E01: Shannon Wilson

    Shannon’s first Babes in Motoland camping experience was a first in its own right; uh, did someone say abandoned short bus shower house… but it was the camaraderie of the entire trip with one hell of a group of badass biker goddesses that made the experience so impactful. From karaoke to pocket baby squirrels to…

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  • Cincinnati E01: Tim O’Connor

    Cincinnati E01: Tim O’Connor

    This cat guy found love with a motorcycle riding woman and her rescue dogs. His tale of a first love introduced us all to Bourbon, a true Paw Patrol pup, who took his job of riding in the sidecar very seriously. He was an early influencer as the subject of books, training videos, and a…

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  • Cincinnati E01: Eric Ratermann

    Cincinnati E01: Eric Ratermann

    Eric composes an ode to motorcyclists as he recounts his firsts over the decades often started by the innocently asked question: Do you wanna go do that? From his first ride on the back of his girlfriend’s bike to setting records in Bonneville with his record holding wife to participating in the Baby Bird Dual…

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  • Cincinnati E01: Jon Cain

    Cincinnati E01: Jon Cain

    Jon told two stories which left us with two morals: If you’re ever presented with an opportunity to innocently prank, especially a motorcyclist, you are duty bound to do so. Always be careful where you step when you’re trying to impress someone And now you can guess what his stories of firsts are base on…

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  • Cincinnati E01: Joel Ellegant

    Cincinnati E01: Joel Ellegant

    This ironical ‘Bastard’ is a generational “Honda guy” and his life path to find this out is a long path of firsts.

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  • BBBM Storytellers Open Mic

    BBBM Storytellers Open Mic

    In conjunction with Pints and Pistons this August, BBBM Storytellers held the first Open Mic story night. Nine incredible folks got up on stage to tell a long or short tale about a “Wreck-less” motorcycle moment. These close calls brought reflection and a bit of caution to future riding. 0:50 Adam: first bike, March 2020,…

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  • Chicago E04: Scott Blessman

    Chicago E04: Scott Blessman

    Scott admittedly hates travel, but still does it and the reason why is revealed at the end of his talk. However, he has also figured out, “how a cursed travel partner leads to buying better gear.” From hot rods to Harleys, Scott has dealt with a lot of rain and since he’s a guy who…

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  • Chicago E04: Mike Bacos

    Chicago E04: Mike Bacos

    “Don’t aspire to mediocrity…” Anthony Bourdain Mike actively fights the mundane and his travels on two wheels with camera in hand keep him from living a douchebag, suburban existence. Some find security in the routines of life, but not Mike. He has faced down Squid Game level riding in Thailand and a contrary (or was…

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  • Chicago E04: Amanda Davis

    Chicago E04: Amanda Davis

    Some of us found our passion during the pandemic – Amanda is one of those folks. She decided to say, “Fuck it, the world is ending and I am going to fulfill my lifelong dream and going to blow my savings account on a riding class and a motorcycle.” Her travels took her around Chicago;…

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