The Big Truth Podcast
In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style interviews. The show is fun, educational, inspirational and explores different views on contemporary topics as well as highlights alternative career paths.
Big Truth is an Anthropologist, custom motorcycle builder, laser tattoo removal specialist, ex-radio DJ, punk rock/hardcore vocalist, and now podcaster! He owns a renowned custom motorcycle shop (Choppahead Kustom Cycles) and a Tattoo Shop/Laser Tattoo Removal Business. In the past he's worked as an anthropologist for the World Health Organization, CDC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Having worked with everyone from Harvard Cancer researchers to outlaw bikers, he is comfortable navigating different worlds and talking with people from across the human spectrum!
Truth’s guests have come from a plethora of American subcultures – but some of the main areas of focus have been centered on motorcycles, music, and weirdness (Paranormal, Psychedelics, UFOs, etc).
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 123 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#50 - Johannes : Black Stallion Tattoo / Tattoo Flash Collective
In this 50th episode of the podcast, Truth brings back his first guest – Johannes, of Black Stallion Tattoo and the Tattoo Flash Collective.
The two discuss what’s been going on with Johannes and the…
#49 - Tyler Malinky : Lowbrow Customs
In this episode Truth talks with Tyler Malinky of Lowbrow Customs
The two discuss Tyler’s history, motorcycles/choppers, building a business and the sacrifices involved in it, the origins/history/sto…
#48 - CJ Ramone : The Ramones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
In this episode Truth talks with CJ Ramone – of The Ramones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and an accomplished solo artist…
The two discuss CJ’s history, music, motorcycles, joining The Ramones, tou…
#47 - M4 Roundtable (vol.2)
This is the second of the M4 Roundtable special edition podcasts! In this series - Truth and invited friends discuss/review the big 4 – Malt Liquor, Motorcycles, Music, & Movies!
In this episode, Tr…
#46 - Bob Seeger, Jr : Indian Larry Motorcycles
In this episode Truth talks with Bob Seeger, Jr of Indian Larry Motorcycles.
The two discuss Bobby’s history, old New York, motorcycles, Indian Larry, getting out and seeing the world / enjoying life…
#45 - Big Schwag : TV Host / Actor / Monster Garage
In this episode Truth talks with Brett “Big Schwag” Wagner – Actor and TV host (Monster Garage / Pass Time).
The two discuss Schwag’s history, motorcycles / choppers, horror movies, covids' effects …
#44 - Ryan Bettencourt : Wall of Death Rider / Vagabond Wheels
In this episode Truth chops it up with Ryan Bettencourt – wall of death rider, high mileage motorcyclist, part-time Choppahead shop hand, and founder of Vagabond Wheels.
The two discuss the history …
#43 - X-Mess Special 2020
First off - this is a sloppy, horrible episode! We recorded this during a crescendo of drunken idiocy at the Choppahead holiday party. But we had a blast and you’ll be sure to have some laughs -- a…
#42 - Rob Hultz : Trouble / Solace / Bravetown
In this episode, Truth talks with Rob Hultz (aka "Bobby Good Times") – an old friend, chopper builder, and bassist for Stoner / Doom / Hardcore bands such as: Trouble, Solace, Godspeed, Lethal Aggres…
#41 - M4 Roundtable : Vol.1
This is the first of the M4 Roundtable special edition podcasts - where Truth and invited friends will discuss/review the big 4 – Malt Liquor, Motorcycles, Music, & Movies!
In this episode, Truth, Ke…
#40 - Dave Wedge : Author / Journalist
In this episode Truth talks with Dave Wedge, a New York Times bestselling author and former journalist for the Boston Herald.
The two discuss Dave’s background / career path, writing, journalism, his…
#39 - M-Dot : MC / Producer / Engineer
In this episode Truth talks with M-Dot – an award winning Boston-based hip-hop artist, songwriter, producer, and engineer.
The two discuss music, covid, utilizing the shutdowns to develop new skills,…
#38 - Manesh Girn : The Psychedelic Scientist
In this episode Truth talks with Manesh Girn – The Psychedelic Scientist! The two discuss the therapeutic applications of psychedelics (namely mushrooms / psilocybin, DMT, LSD), as well as an overv…
#37 - Al Barr : The Bruisers / Dropkick Murphys
In this episode Truth talks with Al Barr – vocalist for The Bruisers and Dropkick Murphys
The two discuss Al’s history, music, influences, tour stories, the craziness around finding out he only has o…
#36 - Terry Shanks : Bladesmith
In this episode, Truth talks with Terry Shanks – a renowned bladesmith and purveyor of nefarious wares from Ft. Worth, Texas...
The two discuss Terry’s background, the processes involved in handcraf…
#35 - Johnny Rioux : The Bruisers / Street Dogs
In this episode, Truth talks with Johnny Rioux – a music man who has played bass for punk/Oi! legends such as The Bruisers, Street Dogs, Roger Miret & The Disasters, Mike Ness, Cowboi!, and more - h…
#34 - Hoya Roc : Madball / Casa De Roc / The Smokin Word
In this episode, Truth talks with Hoya Roc of the legendary New York Hardcore band Madball (as well as Dmize, Hazen Street, and True Union). Hoya also has a clothing company called Casa De Roc, and …
#33 - Zac Doom : Heavy Clothing
In this episode, Truth talks with Zac Doom of Heavy Clothing
The two discuss Zac’s history, the story behind Heavy, paying dues in underworld subcultures, choppers / music (punk, hardcore, metal) / …
#32 - Jeff Holt : V-Twin Visionary
In this episode, Truth talks with Jeff Holt of V-Twin Visionary. The two discuss Jeff’s history, his move from California to Arizona, the motorcycle industry, his time as editor of Street Chopper, Ho…
#31 - Ian McFarland : The Godfathers of Hardcore / Blood for Blood / Kale Master
In this episode, Truth talks with Ian McFarland – story teller, filmmaker/editor/director/producer for Ian McFarland films, bassist for Blood for Blood, and kale growing master!
The two discuss Ian’s…