Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. In this episode, we share our recent adventures, including Ben's trip to America where he met Bill Davidson and explored the US HOG community. We talk about the differences between HOG USA and HOG UK, and the excitement of traveling to Malta in less than 24 hours time. We also discuss our new interest in cowboy boots. There's a call-in segment with Gordy Dick, who updates us on the upcoming end-of-season weekender and his European ...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. In this episode, part 2 of 2, Ben and Kenny continue with the round up from the Regional Officers Connect (ROC) having joined 200 Harley owners, Chapter committee members from all 38 UK and Ireland Chapters, and the HOG regional team in Wyboston. Tune in as they share stories from a great weekend, including the upcoming Bagger World Cup being ran in conjuncton with MotoGP, becoming a Chome Chapter, the Ride 365 mileage programme an...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. In this episode, part 1 of 2, Ben and Kenny join 200 Harley owners, Chapter committee members from all 38 UK and Ireland Chapters, and the HOG regional team in Wyboston for the Regional Officers Connect. Tune in as they share stories from a great weekend, including meeting the new boss, enjoying drinks with the lively Irish crew, and learning about the latest developments from Vicki Green, HOG’s customer experience lead. As you woul...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. This week on the HOG-POD, Ben and Kenny are wrapping up the Week That Was series with a look back at the recent Road Captain Trianing held in Ireland. Road Captains play a hugely important role in the world of HOG. Once trained Road Captians have the skills, the laughs, and the stories that come from stepping up to lead a pack of riders. It’s all about keeping the ride safe, smooth, and full of that Harley energy we all love. They’v...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. Jim Hamilton recently joined Kenny and Ben on the HOG POD, where he opened up about life beyond the rugby pitch. In the conversation, he spoke candidly about his passion for motorcycles, the thrill of finding new challenges, and the importance of carving out a fresh identity after professional sport. Hamilton’s down-to-earth nature and honest reflections gave fans a deeper insight into the man behind the rugby jersey, showcasing how he has embr...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. Ben and Kenny are back together after anotherweek, and they’ve got a packed episode full of bikes, banter, and news. The lads kick things off chatting all things Harley and Triumph, swapping thoughts on what’s new, what’s exciting, and what’s got them itching for the next ride. It’s the kind of catch-up that feels like you’ve just pulled up a chair at the pub with a couple of good mates. Ben headed to the Scottish Torque Show, sharing the best ...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. In this episode, Ben and Kenny saddle up for a wild ride as they look back on the Stormin’ the Castle rally – from the muddy mayhem to a stolen Hob Goblin. They dive into their recent ride through the stunning landscapes of Scotland and along the rugged Northern Irish coastline, sharing stories from the saddle that’ll make you want to pack up and hit the road yourself. Plus, it’s a double feature for Bike of the Week – a beautifully pres...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. This week Ben and Kenny catch up on the week including Ben's last trip to Thunder in the Glens, meeting Big Jim Hamilton, the Scottish Rugby international, and Kenny falls down a rabbit hole on selling feet pictures. It also turns out that Kenny's phone number is floating around on beer mats and cubicle doors at rallies Leeds Harley-Davidson https://www.ironcitymotorcycles.co.uk/usedmotorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh/265712.htm Harley-Davids...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. In this week’s episode of The Hog Pod, Kenny and Ben are back with another weekly roundup. After a great response to the first one, the pair return with their usual chat, though Ben is under the weather with what he’s calling a serious case of man flu. Despite not feeling 100%, the conversation flows as they cover some of the key moments from the past week. They take time to reflect on a recent episode featuring Kev (also known as Tallin) and D...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. The Iron Butt ride is a demanding challenge, pushing riders to complete 1,000 miles in 24 hours with minimal breaks for fuel and rest. For the Wolfruna HOG Chapter, this ride was more than just an endurance test—it was a tribute. The riders weren’t just focused on the miles ahead; they were riding in memory of Chloe Smail, whose tragic fall from High Bridge in Newcastle had left her family and friends heartbroken. At the heart of the journey wa...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. A new addition to the HOG-POD. A catch up of the weeks action from behind the saddle and otherwise. This week's episode covers Belfast Chapter's HOG n BOG Rally, sad news about Thunder in the Glens, the upcoming Malta rally, bottle after bottle of Tequila Rose and having no dad. We also learn that Ben doesn't like heights, Kenny's dad never came home with the milk and whats in store over the next week or so.

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. HOG-POD motorcycle podcast speaks with the Rutland HOG Chapter Director, Ian Gornall, about everything from riding Harleyd, to British go-kart and touring car racing champions, to recently gaining his wings wings as a pilot for his 'Harley-Davidson in the Sky'. Great interview with details of the 2025 Horse Shoe Rally, the Rutland Chapters annual rally, as well as plans for their massive ride-out calendar, and riding Northern Ireland for the G...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode. Interview with George McGuire - A.K.A Mr Thunder in the Glens One of the minds behind the growth and development of Thunder in the Glens rally, George McGuire, spends the afternoon with Ben Vale, to talk about all things motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, Harley Owners Group and HOG Chapters. Wide-ranging interview and a trip down memory lane as George recalls, Scotlands first every Harley Chapter, the first Harley dealership, life as part of Dunedi...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.This episode we are joined by Phil Stickings, a life member of HOG and lifetime motorcyclist. We talk motorcycles, how a charity ride at Thunder in the Glens turned out to be the best £4 spent in his life and how a chance PSA test help him beat prostate cancer. f you don’t know what a PSA, a DRE is, and you are male over 50 and ride a motorcycle, or are close to a male over 50, then you’ll find this episode a potential life-saver.&nb...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.This episode we are joined by Allen Glasper, the Director of the Geordie H.O.G Chapter. We hear about Allen, the Chapter & plans for 2024, including the aim to circumnavigate Ireland in September. The Geordie Chapter is well versed in their desire to raise awareness of different charities, as well as their love of travelling to Europre for motorcycle rallies.We are also joined by former Big Brother winner (2005), Anthony Hutton, ...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.For the many familiar with the H.O.G Chapter (UK & Ireland) calendar, the Cider Rally always sounds the horn for the rally season to commence. From it's humble beginnings as a small get together of Harley-Davidson owners with tents, through to what they now bill as the greatest show on earth held in Pontins, Sands Bay in Weston-super-Mare. For this episode of HOG-POD, we are joined by Gill Mogg, better known as 'Moggy', the Director of ...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.What an incredible story to encourage an epic ride. Following the loss of his son in 2016, his wife being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, Jonny Doyle, aka The Lad With The Beard, is set to raise monies for three special charities by riding his HD Pan America over 10000km from his home in County Cavan to the northern most ponit of mainland Europe, Nordkapp in Norway, and back home again.If there are still questions over the Pan America stil...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.There has been many different kinds of reactions to the introduction of a registration process for the Ireland BikeFest 2024.We are joined by Shane O'Driscoll, Festival Director and Fiona Carroll, Motorcycle Operations to fill us in on the reasoning behind the new process. HOG-POD has followed the social media response and they have been put to the guests to clarify whats really going on.Of course, we also asked about whats in store for 20...

Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.Nene Valley H.O.G Chapter in the UK has been an 'orphan chapter' for many years. In late 2023 and early 2024, a number of UK H-D franchise dealerships closed suddenly, leaving a number of H.O.G chapters orphans. HDRC-GB do not rely on, nor do they have any links to H-D dealerships, but for many H.O.G Chapters, the dealership is the 'base' from which they operate. This interview with Simon Barron, Nene Valley Director ( Feb 2024...

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