Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast
RevZilla
Last episode about 2 months agoSpurgeon 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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Episodes (136)
S09E11: We Answer YOUR Motorcycle Questions!
What repairs can you really do on the side of the road with only a tool kit? Will Chinese bikes force Japan to compete? If you truck your bike out of town, where should you park while you ride? All these questions and more… plus a special present from a listener that has Zack & Spurg cry laughing… on this episode of Highside Lowside. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E10: How To Make Lane-splitting Legal!
Lobbyist and rider Phil Stalboerger joins to discuss his own journey getting a lane-splitting legalization bill built and passed in the state of Minnesota… and how you can do it too! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E09: Motorcycles that AREN'T being made (but should be)!
Some bikes never get made. Some get discontinued. And some only exist in the wildest dreams of our hosts. Listener-favorite Spenser Robert joins the show to come up with the best motorcycles in every category that (for whatever reason) AREN'T being made… but could be top-of-the-heap if they were just given a chance. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E08: Which Electronic Rider Aids Are Worth It (w/ Ari Henning)
Do electronic rider aids actually make you safer? Faster? Do they breed new motorcyclists incapable of truly handling their machines? Ari Henning joins the show to breakdown the current state of electronic rider aids and determine which ones are actually worth the money! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E07: A.I. vs Humans - Who Knows Motorcycling Best?!
Is A.I. ready to rip two wheels? That's what we want to know! With more and more people turning to A.I. for answers…motorcycle experts Zack, Spurg and Lance "the Silver Fox" Oliver put the intelligence through it's paces to see if it's a viable source for our fellow riders out there. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E06: Motorcycle Slang and Terms You NEED To Know
Petcock. Pillion. Backing the Bike In. If you've ever heard riding buddies throw these words around and been too embarrassed to ask what they mean… this is the episode for you! Zack and Spurg define and dig into the confusing slang and technical terms sent in by our listeners. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E05: MotoGP: Everything You Wanted To Know
Race-legend and journalist Mat Oxley joins the show to educate us on the history of and present fascination with the high-stakes (and high-speed) world of MotoGP motorcycle racing and the super-athletes brave enough to ride in it. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E04: Is the Suzuki SV650 the Best Modern Motorcycle?
The Suzuki SV650's interesting history and monumental impact on the world of motorcycling made it the perfect bike to kick off our new "Motorcycle Icons" series! Whether you own an SV650 or not, you're sure to enjoy learning more about this prolific ride. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E03: Highside Lowside 100th Episode Bonanza!
What were the moto headlines 100 years ago? How did Lance Oliver put 100k miles on a Street Triple? What was the first bike Ari Henning went 100 mph? In honor of our 100th episode, we invited all your favorite guests to discuss motorcycling by the 100's. Also on the show: An engine-sound guessing game first and a frank discussion about Spurg & Zack's riding ability. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E02: The Motorcycle Dating Game!
The Motorcycle Dating Game is back! Zack & Spurg take requests to find the perfect motorcycle for those searching for that special moto. Will our lonely riders find their moto match? Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S09E01: Best Mods For Every Motorcycle
Zack & Spurg have the best mods to get the most out of your motorcycle… whether you're heading across town, across the country, down the track or off the beaten path. Also on the show: Are hydrogen motorcycles the real future of riding? And an engine-sound guessing game for the ages. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S8E12: World's Funniest Motorcyclist: Alonzo Bodden
You know stand-up comedian Alonzo Bodden as the grand prize winner of Last Comic Standing (S3), but did you also know that he's been riding motorcycles for over 40 years? Alonzo joins Zack & Spurg in this season's finale to discuss his start on two wheels, current moto philosophies and whether or not biking affects his time on stage. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S8E11: YOUR Motorcycle Questions: ANSWERED!
Would Ari Henning recommend racing oil in your bike if you aren't racing? Will 90's video game-style sport bikes make a comeback? What's the best way to make riding buddies? Moto-gurus Zack & Spurg (and Ari) answer these questions and more from listeners like you in this season's comments, questions, and answers episode. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E10: The Dad's Takeover: Welcome Tim Courts and Spurgeon Sr.
As Zack and Spurg are just starting their journey as dads, they look for guidance on how to introduce their children to two wheels and how to successfully make motorcycling a family affair. So the duo interview their own dad's about their personal riding history, what it was like becoming parents who ride, and ultimately the joy of riding with your kids. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S8E09: Best Used Motorcycles For Sale In Your Area?
Ever wanted to know what experienced moto-journalists would buy if they were looking for a bike in your area? We gave Spurg, Zack and Patrick Garvin $20,000 to buy three motorcycles that were actually for sale in their areas (East Coast, West Coast and Midwest). Check out what they picked, and more importantly… why they picked them! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S8E08: Latest and Greatest in Moto Safety
Motorcycle Safety Tech has made some BIG leaps in the past several years. Who better than gear-guru Pat McHugh to fill Zack and Spurg in on the biggest advancements, how they work and if they're right for you! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E07: Can Motorcycles Have Too Much Horsepower?!
Displacement creep is real! And it's happening across every motorcycle segment. Zack and Spurg dig into the details and answer why engines keep getting bigger, where it's helping and where it's hurting. What do you think?! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E06: On Riding and Writing with Peter Egan
Zack and Spurg are back, and this time, they're joined by legendary moto-journalist — and Spurg's hero — Peter Egan. Will Spurg shed tears of joy? Will he full-on ugly cry? Place your bets in the comments! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E05: Are You An A**hole?!: Moto Edition
We asked YOU to spill the moto-tea! Zack and Spurg share stories & predicaments sent in by our listeners that may not always have a clear cut answer. That doesn't stop us from hashing them out with guest Patrick Garvin to try to determine: Are You An A**hole?! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E04: Motorcycle Trivia Challenge! (Play Along!)
Evel Knievel was a semi-pro in what sport? What bike inspired NASA's lunar-motorcycle? Join Zack & Spurg as they go head-to-head for a special surprise in Highside Lowside's first-ever Motorcycle Trivia Challenge! Hosted by the one-and-only Spenser Robert with a guest appearance from The Silver Fox: Lance Oliver! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E03: How Classic are Modern-Classic Bikes?
Zack and Spurg welcome Ari back to Highside/Lowside to answer an age-old question: how classic are modern-classic bikes? Do you lean more toward the modern side or the classic side? Let us know! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E02: The Moto Industry's Biggest Blunders: Japan Edition!
Zack & Spurg welcome Abhi Eswarappa back to Highside/Lowside to discuss a favorite topic, motorcycle blunders! This time, the gang discusses the motorcycle misses from the otherwise consistently reliable island of motorcycle production, Japan. Do you agree with our assessments? Can you think of some other big goofs we may have missed? Let us know! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S08E01: Exciting New Motorcycles Releasing In 2024!
It's here! Highside/Lowside returns for season 8. Starting the year off on the right foot, Common Tread Editor Lance "The Silver Fox" Oliver joins Zack and Spurgeon to chat about all the new-for-2024 bikes. Which models are you looking forward to this year? Let's hear 'em! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S07E12: A FortyFourTeeth Finale with Alastair Fagan!
Alastair Fagan of FortyFourTeeth takes a break from ripping around the track and making kick-ass content to give Zack and Spurg his take on season seven's most popular motorcycle topics. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos
S07E11: Your Best Comments From Season 7 and a Message From Zack's Dad
It's that time again! It's the "Comments Episode" where Zack and Spurg sit down and respond to YOUR comments! We even got Zack's Dad to weigh in with his opinion for one lucky listener! Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: Written motorcycle news, opinions, and reviews RevZillaTV: Your favorite Video coverage of all things motorcycle