Ramblestream Podcast
Welcome to Ramblestream, the podcast where we share the stories behind our simple, beautiful machines and the people who craft them. Rooted in Northern Indiana’s manufacturing spirit, we explore how we blend timeless, globally sourced components with a personal, built-to-order approach that connects us directly to every rider. Join us for conversations with makers and owners alike as we dive into craftsmanship, community, and the joy of riding something truly your own.
Episodes
11 episodes
Hardware & Heritage: Inside the Shop and the Mind of a Rider
A simple question opens a lot of doors: why do we ride. We chase that answer from multiple angles this week, equal parts poetry, builds, and road-ready practicality, then bring it to life with the energy of a Midwest custom show and the clink o...
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1:02:51
Why We Ride: Habit, Skill, Identity
What if the routine you resist is the very thing that frees your riding? We crack open a lively, surprising hour that starts with bourbon banter and Pablo Neruda's Ode to My Socks, then lands squarely on the craft of becoming a better rider thr...
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1:13:03
Riding the Rut Without Losing Yourself
Snow, skis, and a barn full of slot cars set the stage for a conversation about how riders actually get better. We kick off with community vibes and featured Janus builds, then get hands-on with a forged aluminum upgrade: new Halcyon 450 pegs t...
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1:06:39
What Is Habit, Really?
What if your habits are the truest version of you, what shows up when there’s no time to think? We dive straight into that idea and test it against real motorcycle moments: the instant a car cuts across your lane, the ritual of gearing up, the ...
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The Soul-Taming Power of Motorcycle Names
Names aren’t just labels; they’re commitments. We opened with The Little Prince and the fox’s lesson on “taming," the slow craft of building ties, and used it as a lens to ask why we name bikes, boats, and the objects that shape our lives. From...
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1:09:09
Naming Machines and Finding Meaning
An hourglass, a motorcycle, and a name, what do they have in common? More than you think. We open with the simple act of naming a machine and end up deep in the reasons we ride at all: connection, presence, and the useful edge of fear. Along th...
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1:07:15
Janus Rising: Past, Future, and Fresh Starts
Doors change everything. We open this week with the image of Janus, the Roman god of thresholds, and use it to frame a candid look at where we’ve been and where we’re headed. From community roll call and a sip of E.H. Taylor to a live design se...
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1:08:07
Style Over Sense? Riding the Benda Line
A Connecticut bourbon in one hand, a 250 cc V‑twin in the other: we kick off with community shoutouts and a lively debate about what makes a “thing” worth keeping, then dive deep into the most polarizing brand on our radar, Benda. From Napoleon...
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58:32
Crocs, Configurators, and Controversy
A sidecar legend just took a hard turn, and we’re here for the full unpack. We trace Ural’s storied path, from postwar BMW roots to the snow‑crushing charm of the Gear Up, and confront the moment everything changed: sanctions, a factory move, a...
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1:04:01
Building Dreams, One Bike at a Time
What does it actually take to build a motorcycle brand that belongs in a barn find a century from now? We pull back the curtain on our WeFunder campaign, why we chose community investment, and how this funding fuels the unglamorous, essential w...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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Rambling vs. Lurking: Join the Ride
Ever feel the tug between watching quietly and jumping into the conversation? We lean into that tension from a snow-heavy night at Janus HQ, blending the joy of motorcycles with the craft of community. We start with a rider roll call, then buil...
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Season 1
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