Podcast of Bruce Smart aka TeapotOne - Bru Time (Brew Time) is a collection of long-form conversations with interesting people about anything and everything, normally with a common theme of motorcycles, travel and the beauty of the human spirit. Sit back, relax, and grab a brew with Bru
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A podcast about film-making motorcyclists. And motorcycling filmmakers.
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Episode 43: Bruce Smart (TeapotOne)
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1:10:47My guest for this episode is Bruce Smart, universally recognised by the moniker, “TeapotOne”. Bruce has a substantial following on YouTube, with his TeapotOne channel recently cracking the 100,000 subscriber mark. He’s also known for his Bru Time podcast, which has almost 180 published episodes. Oh, and apparently he rode a superbike around the wor…
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Bru Time #176 - Inside Our 2025 Touring Adventures – Best Roads, Best Moments! | Live with Simon Weir
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1:56:21Send us a text Join me LIVE for a special Bru Time episode as I sit down with the brilliant Simon Weir to look back on our 2025 touring season with ChickenStrips. We’ll be diving into the standout trips, the best roads we discovered, favourite destinations, unforgettable moments, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from life on tour. Whether you ca…
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Geoff McGarvey is my guest for episode 44. Anyone familiar with Brent Pearson’s YouTube channel (Brent Pearson) will know Geoff already, as he’s often riding with Brent, and has been responsible for the audio production on a number of Brent’s films. You can find more information about Geoff's audio post production and original music company, SoundE…
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Episode 42: Abel, Harry & George from Trail Worn Films
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1:01:23I can't remember exactly when I first became aware of the Trail Worn Films YouTube channel, but I do remember being immediately interested in talking to who was behind it. I got the chance to do that a couple of weeks ago, and in this episode you'll hear my chat with Abel, Harry and George. You can follow "Trail Worn Films" at the following: YouTub…
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Al Phillips is the creator behind the YouTube channel, Moto Camp UK. It’s a small channel currently, and a relatively new one, but Al employs a lot of conventional techniques when creating his films and thus I was interested to learn about his filmmaking journey. Find out more about Al at the following: YouTube: Moto Camp UK Instagram: Moto Camp UK…
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Ferdia Durkin is a freelance videographer from Ireland who's been YouTubing since 2021. He's also an ADV rider, and much of the content you'll find on his YouTube channel is derived from his international travels. Find out more about Ferdia at the following: Website: unOrdinaryWorld YouTube: unOrdinaryWorld Instagram: ferdia_unordinaryworld During …
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Quick Update - The Future of Bru Time Podcast
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4:10Send us a text Hello folks, it’s been a little while since the last Bru Time episode, so I wanted to jump on and give you a quick update! Here’s what’s going on: Why the podcast has been on hold What I’ve been up to recently Plans for upcoming episodes and guests Thanks so much for sticking with me – I really appreciate all your support! 🙏 If you e…
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Stefan Klabunde is one half of the team behind the digital film and video production company, Rugged Frames. I’ve been aware of Stefan’s work for some time, through his work for brands like Touratech and organisations like the Adventure Country Tracks (ACT). I was very happy to be able to sit down and chat with him. You can see examples of Rugged F…
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At long last, we have our first Kiwi guest on the show. Graphic Designer Logan Olausen grew up on Auckland’s North Shore but has also spent periods living overseas…. And when I spoke with him for this episode of the Reel Riders podcast, he was in the middle of an epic tour of South and Central America. I’ve been following Logan’s YouTube channel, “…
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Neen and Mike, from Ride More ADV, celebrate "riding together, miles apart". And they film it. What does that actually mean? Find out more in this episode of the Reel Riders podcast. You can follow Neen and Mike on YouTube and Instagram: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RideMoreADV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridemore_adv/ https://www.ins…
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Ali Horan is comparatively new to both motorcycling and publishing her motorcycle-based videos to YouTube, but that's precisely why I thought she would be an interesting guest for the podcast. I had a feeling that Ali would be bursting with enthusiasm, and I wasn't disappointed. You can follow Ali on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok: YouTube: https://…
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Danny Lilwall is an amateur filmmaker who started out by making POV films of his motorcycle rides... But when boredom with that form set in, he raised his ambitions, studied endless online film-making tutorials and took an approach more in keeping with filmmaking conventions. His most recent effort - "Uganda By Motorcycle" - shows just how far he's…
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Episode 34: Wendy Schneider - Director of "Angels Of Dirt"
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52:19"Angels Of Dirt" is a 2024 film documenting the life and career of talented Flat Track racer Charlotte Kainz, whose life tragically came to an end while racing in 2016. Wendy Schneider shot the film over 17 years, documenting Charlotte's life and the Flat Track racing community Charlotte grew up in. For information about the film, including this su…
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Motorcycling has been central to Damian "Demon" Rowley's life since his late teens, leading him into a varied career as a professional motorcyclist. Now he's touring the world on 2-wheels, having set off in 2024, and I've been following him as he's vlogged his way through North and South America. Check out Damian's YouTube channel, Instagram accoun…
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Isaac Johnston is a photographer, film director and filmmaker from Montana. He works in the worlds of commercial photography and filmmaking, but he also has a YouTube channel which is increasingly focused on motorcycle content. (Note: the main interview in this episode was recorded in late March 2025.) Check out Isaac's website, YouTube channel and…
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Bru Time #175 - Jamie Robinson: From 250GP to MotoGeo – A Life on Two Wheels
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2:49:54Send us a text Jamie Robinson has lived life wide open—racing everything from 250GP to the Isle of Man TT. Now based in California, he’s turned his passion into the hugely popular MotoGeo brand, inspiring motorcyclists around the world through adventure, lifestyle, and epic storytelling. In this episode of Bru Time, we dive into his racing roots, n…
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If you've listened to epsiode 28 (Greg Villalobos) you will already be familiar with Thomas Dance, as Thomas recently shot and edited the Adventure Spec Trans Morocco Trail film that I spoke with Greg about. In this episode, I speak with Thomas about that experience, the other films he's posted to YouTube, how he got into film-making and his photog…
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Bru Time #174: Jane Omorogbe – From Gladiator to Wellness Warrior (Part 2)
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2:22:46Send us a text In this second half of our chat, Jane Omorogbe—best known as 'Rio' from the iconic TV show Gladiators—dives deeper into her fascinating journey after the arena lights dimmed. We talk about her time as a professional motorcycle journalist, including some wild two-wheeled adventures, her unexpected leap into film stunt work, and how sh…
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Emil Duvander is another filmmaker who’s work I first became acquainted with through his submissions to the “TMFF Motorcycle Film Festival”. He’s not the only person riding motorcycles in the winter and not the only filmmaker documenting his rides, but he’s certainly made it his "thing" over the last few years, and therefore I thought it would be i…
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Episode 29: Mental Health Motorbike (Podcasthon 2025)
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46:58*** PLEASE NOTE *** The subject of this episode is mental health, and the topic of suicide is referred to several times. Be aware that you, or someone listening with you, may find some of the content upsetting. “Podcasthon” is a non-profit initiative with the objective of convincing as many podcasters as possible to dedicate an episode of their sho…
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Greg Villalobos will be a name familiar to regular listeners, as he's been referenced by a number of my previous guests on the Reel Riders podcast. He's worked in the film & television industry and is also well-known for his still photography. These days Greg is Brand Director for Adventure Spec, a manufacturer of clothing, luggage and hard parts f…
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Bru Time #173 - Adam Wight Bikes for Brains
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2:47:41Send us a text Adam Wight is a British semi-professional mountain biker and avid motorcyclist, who has struggled with his mental health for the majority of his life. He's now setup a youtube channel called, "Bikes for Brains" to not only help him deal with his ongoing issues, but also in the hope that it may aid others in theirs. Socials: instagram…
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Bru Time #172 - John Gilbert, My life as a Business Entrepreneur, Race Driver, and Life Coach
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3:26:00Send us a text John Gilbert has spent his life within the motor trade, moving from an early sales position to eventually bringing finance deals and gap insurance to the UK public markets, to name but a few. He's also a race car driver, and now MD of the Speeds Works BTCC team, as well as being a fully trained life coach through the world renowned T…
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In this episode of the Reel Riders podcast, I talk to Kate, the creator of the "BraapT7" YouTube channel. Kate shares her journey from childhood motorcycle rides in Hungary to becoming an adventure motorcycling filmmaker, balancing riding challenges with the demands of solo filmmaking. Key highlights: * How Kate fell in love with motorcycling. * Th…
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Bru Time #171 - Marc Travels: Around the World on an Electric Motorcycle
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2:39:04Send us a text Marcus Engel, also known as Marc Travels, is a German YouTuber and motorcycle traveler known for his adventures and long-distance motorcycle trips, and is currently riding solo around the world on an electric motorcycle. He creates content centered around travel, motorcycling, and the experiences of exploring different parts of the w…
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Episode 26: Andrew Montiveo & Paschoal Revitte
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1:18:05"Mechnical Theology" is a short film directed by Andrew Montiveo, featuring Paschoal Revitte, a mechanic with a passion for preserving older motorcycles. The film highlights the decline of skilled motorcycle technicians, the growing difficulty of maintaining older motorcycles, and the deeper philosophical connection between machines, history, and c…
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Send us a text In this episode of Bru Time #170, I sit down with Charlie Reynolds (@bemorecharles) to talk about his epic overland motorcycle journey from Canada to Ushuaia. We dive into the highs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments of riding across continents. From the people he’s met to the lessons learned on the road, this is an adven…
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Send us a text Luke Tarrant is a British motorcyclist who lost his leg in Columbia following a motorcycle accident whilst riding around the world. Socials: instagram: @Luke_tarrant UltimateAddOns Premium manufacturer of phone and action camera mounting solutions - Use TEAPOTONE10 for 10% off Influencer Store The Influencer Store helps you build you…
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Filmmaker and motorcycle enthusiast Roberto Serrini joins me on Reel Riders to talk about the deep connection between storytelling and riding. From his breakout motorcycle film Moto Borgotaro to his latest motorcycle documentary The Rider, Roberto shares how filmmaking and motorcycling are two sides of the same coin - both about risk, experience, a…
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In this episode of Reel Riders, I reconnect with filmmaker Nick Jacobs to discuss his latest film, “What Lies Beyond”, a moving story of personal loss, emotional growth and artistic evolution. Key highlights: * How Nick processed his father's passing through storytelling. * The creative shift from documenting trips to crafting powerful narratives. …
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Send us a text Hello folks, this is just a quick update as I'm taking January 2025 off from the podcast to concentrate on editing some vids for the main 'TeapotOne' youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@teapotone But don't fear, I've already got some cracking guests lined up to bring us into 2025 with a BANG in February! Thanks very much for a…
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Haley Watson is yet another director whose work I first saw at the TMFF Motorcycle Film Festival in Toronto in October 2024. I interviewed Haley in mid-November 2024, shortly before the death of Mary McGee, the star of Haley's short film, "Motorcycle Mary". Mary McGee passed away at the age of 87 on the 27th November 2024. Haley's short film, "Moto…
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Suzanne Jolly is a Canadian motorcyclist and filmmaker who has directed the adventure motorcycling film, "A Wilder Way". I saw "A Wilder Way" at the TMFF Motorcycle Film Festival in October 2024 in Toronto and was keen to chat with her about the film and her motorcycling. Suzanne also appeared recently on the Adventure Rider Radio podcast, on the e…
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Bru Time #168 - Sam Earey from Conquerors Motorcycle Apparel JOINS Bru Time!
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2:12:23Send us a text Join us on Bru Time as we're excited to welcome Sam Earey, the founder of Conquerors Motorcycle Apparel! In this episode, we dive into Sam's journey, discussing his passion for motorcycles, the inspiration behind Conquerors, and what sets their apparel apart from the rest. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast or just interested in learn…
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Send us a text Lee Johnston is a motorcycle racer who has competed in everything from road racing at the Isle of Man TT, NW200, Macau and more, to BSB. Lee's socials: youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leejohnston instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lee_johnston13 twitter: https://twitter.com/Lee_johnston13 Conquerors MC Apparel Motorcycling, It’s …
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Daniel Stjerne is the creative force behind the YouTube channel "The Scandi Flick". Anyone who has seen Daniel’s videos will have noted the extremely high production values with which they are created. The channel has been on my radar for most of this year, so I was very keen to talk to Daniel about his film-making. The Scandi Flick can be found on…
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Bru Time #166 - Dale Lomas Nurburgring Expert
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4:05:09Send us a text Dale Lomas has a long and illustrious career as a UK motorcycle journalist and bike racer, who then turned his focus towards cars before falling in love with the Nurburgring. So much so that he moved lock, stock & barrel over to Germany, became a German citizen and bought a house that looks directly onto the most dangerous road circu…
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Roland Blechschmied is the director of the short film, The Freeride Spirit, which captures and celebrates the culture of Hard Enduro motorcycling. The Freeride Spirit was one of 15 films selected for showing at this year’s TMFF Motorcycle Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. The trailer for the film can be seen at the following places: * Alive Picture…
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Bru Time #165 - 3 Mopeds 3 Peaks Challenge
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1:12:02Send us a text '3 Mopeds 3 Peaks' is a 3 peaks challenge for charity - with a difference! Charlie, Rob and Nathan are three serving & ex-serving members of the British Army who set themselves the task of acquiring, renovating, and then riding, 3 classic mopeds between Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis, and completing the infamous '3 Peaks Challe…
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Bru Time #164 - Jane Omorogbe (Rio from Gladiators)
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1:36:37Send us a text Jane Omorogbe was formerly Rio from the hit TV show 'Gladiators', and starred in the Holywood blockbuster 'Gladiator' with an iconic role as the chariot archer who gets cut in half! But that's not the end of her talents. An accomplished motorcycle journalist, Jane has ridden and tested most motorcycles all over the world, and is now …
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Episode 19: Tom Gould (I Like Motorbikes) Update
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23:22Tom Gould, from the YouTube channel “I Like Motorbikes” was my guest on episode 8 of the Reel Riders podcast. When I spoke to him for that episode in March this year he and girlfriend Lauren were travelling down the west coast of Africa, heading to South Africa. In October I had the opportunity to speak with Tom again, and ask how the trip has gone…
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Bru Time #163 - Riding Through Grief
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3:23:00Send us a text Craig White lost his wife Sarah to Cancer earlier this year, and started his youtube channel Riding Through Grief as a way to help him deal with his grief, but also to hopefully help others in similar situations. Through the channel Craig has connected with many others, including Gordon Bissell who himself recently lost his wife to t…
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Instagram has become this podcast’s main social media channel, and while I’m a far-from-frequent poster myself, I do spend quite a lot of my time there, keeping an eye on former guests and looking out for potential future guests. Till now, the podcast hasn’t paid much attention to visual creatives whose main gig is Instagram.... but today’s episode…
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Bru Time #162 - Jonathan Hull & Son
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2:04:48Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Hull, founder of Jonathan Hull & Son Jonathan is a true craftsman and artist when it comes to motorcycles. His bespoke creations are renowned for their style, quality, and attention to detail. In this chat, we'll learn more about how he got started in the motorcycle industry, what inspires hi…
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Bru Time #161 - Mark From Leeds (MFL, MFnL, MarkAnal, MFAnaL) part 2 of 2
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2:31:30Send us a text Mark Keenan is Mark from Leeds, a popular UK motovlogger who has amassed a loyal and engaged following, documenting his exploits as he rides his bike on and offroad around his beloved Yorkshire and beyond. He doesn't live in Leeds. Mark is also the Topbox Divider Man, and hand-crafts bespoke customised dividers for a range of topboxe…
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Caius Tenche is the founder and director of TMFF, the Toronto-based Motorcycle Film Festival. The eighth edition of the festival was held at the beginning of October this year and I travelled to Toronto to attend the festival and interview Caius. You can find information about the festival at their website and various channels: Website: https://www…
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Bru Time #161 MFnL Mark from Leeds (near) Part 1 of 2
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2:03:28Send us a text Mark Keenan is Mark from Leeds, a popular UK motovlogger who has amassed a loyal and engaged following, documenting his exploits as he rides his bike on and offroad around his beloved Yorkshire and beyond. He doesn't live in Leeds. Mark is also the Topbox Divider Man, and hand-crafts bespoke customised dividers for a range of topboxe…
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Send us a text Kate Ralph is UsernameKate, one of the most popular British motovlogger on youtube and across socials media channels. Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UsernameKate instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usernamekate X: https://x.com/usernamekate_ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/usernamekate facebook: https://www.facebook.com/…
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Andre Bajaria is a true motorcycling enthusiast, with that unique flavour of enthusiasm that comes with people who discover something a little later in life. Our conversation was wide-ranging covering his experiences of filming while guiding, his coverage of the annual EICMA Motorcycle Show and a deep dive into in-helmet audio capture. You can find…
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Bru Time #159 - The Scottish Geologist Luisa Hendry
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1:04:10Send us a text Luisa Henry is The Scottish Geologist and has taken social media by storm with her love and passion for rocks! Socials: Website: https://www.scottishgeologist.co.uk instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishgeologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishgeologist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Scottishgeologist UltimateAddOn…
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