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The Paul Jr. Podcast - Episode 7 - Rick Petko

The Paul Jr. Podcast - Episode 7 - Rick Petko

The Paul Jr. Podcast Apr 07, 2025 54 min
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Rick Petko shares his journey from painting and welding motorcycles to joining Orange County Choppers during its peak, discussing the intense work environment, creative challenges, and the impact of American Chopper on the custom bike industry. He also reveals his transition to running a custom Harley shop and his passion project: a farm-based distillery producing whiskey and moonshine. The conversation highlights his craftsmanship in knife making, the nostalgia for the show's heyday, and the balance of family life with his creative pursuits.

Topics: orange county choppers experience motorcycle restoration and fabrication american chopper tv show dynamics custom harley davidson builds knife making and damascus steel farm-based distillery and whiskey production creative process and craftsmanship work-life balance and family tv production challenges motorcycle industry trends
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Ford Expedition

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Ford Excursion
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Ford Excursion

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