HEAVY ULTRA

We're joined by local DJ Andrea Really to talk about the EDM scene in Birmingham, AL.

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Part 2 talking with your hometown heros in Birmingham Alabama.

Your hometown heros in Birmingham Alabama join us to talk southern charm, vintage style, and good times. (part 1)

We nerd out about skateboarding with Josh Sigler, founder of Brittle Bones Brigade.

We sit down with Johnny Grimes and Josh Williams, the new owners of Workplay in Birmingham, to talk about the next chapter of the popular music and event space.

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Besides being my brother, Zach McKown is the co-owner of LCY Media and Big Six Printing. We talk about the renovations at LCY, the addition of a new stage, and moving Big Six to a new building. www.LCYMedia.com

Our buddy Tristen joins us to talk about choppers, his first Harley, trying to restore a Triumph, and having his Sportster stolen.

We're joined by Matthew Wuerdeman to talk about his company Gremlin Wiring which specializes is building custom wiring harnesses for choppers. Be sure to check these guys out at www.GremlinWiring.com

Nick Resty joins us to talk choppers, friends, and his knucklehead build for Born Free 14.

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On this episode we're joined by Loaf, owner of Sanctuary Cycles in Birmingham Alabama to talk about running his shop, working on bikes, riding motocross, the El Diablo Run, camping trips with friends, and building choppers.

We're joined by Austin Pennell to talk about motorcycles, trips, wrecks, and his chopped out '05 Honda Shadow.

We're joined by Brian Teasley, owner of Saturn and Satellite in Birmingham AL, to talk about life, music, and how he came to own the coolest music venue in town. 

Barry Nobles is a professional cyclist from Alabama who stops by to talk about growing up in Wetumpka, going pro at 17, championships, injuries, competing in the X Games, and racing BMX around the world.  

Skateboarder and Bama native Daniel Cutcliffe drops by to talk about growing up in Birmingham, video parts through the years, fights at Homewood park, life in Charleston, injuries, sponsors, contests, and traveling the world through skateboarding.  

Emile Hughes and Hobie King of Ride BHM stop by to tell us about the awesome mountain bike park they are building near Red Mountain in Birmingham. 

Short episode catching up with Zach and Tim to talk about the recent show at the LCY studio and their upcoming Thrifted on 6th event Sept 4th from 12-5pm. Follow @Lawnchair Youth and check out www.thriftedon6th.com @thriftedon6th @lawnchairyouth @bigsixprinting

Johnny is back to talk about the upcoming Furnace Fest music festival and some of the cool things they have planned this year. 

Alex destroys his Harley, skateboarding, World Games debt, and Anthony Bourdain 

On this episode we sit down with Alex Isaiah and Josh Ford of local hardcore band Apprehend and we solve all of the world's problems. 

For our 60th episode Zach and I mostly talk about how we started this whole thing, ridiculous ideas for the future, working on motorcycles, local music videos, and the reasons why we suck at skateboarding. www.HeavyUltra.com

On this episode we're joined by Matt Robinson and Ben Policicchio of Change, a skate shop in the heart of Tupelo MS. We talk skateboarding in the South, local skateparks, the scene in Tupelo, the evolution of the shop over the years, and the upcoming Change Tupelo Festival taking place on September 2nd and 3rd. Be sure to check out www.changetupelo.com for more info about the event or give them a follow @changetupelo

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We're joined by Chayse Porter and Nick Campbell to talk about their monthly VHS horror movie extravaganza called TVs Of Terror. Catch the next event Tuesday July 19th at Saturn. The events are always FREE and they have pizza, popcorn, and snacks. Give them a follow @tvsofterror

We're joined by LP and Suge of Community In Bowls (CIB) to talk park skating in Birmingham and the growing community of vertical roller skaters across the country. Follow @cib_birminghamal

In this episode we're joined by Rumble and Doc of Tragic City Rollers learn all about roller derby and and talk about the growing popularity of roller skating in Birmingham. Check them out at www.TragicCityRollers.com or give them a follow @tragiccityrollers

Wil Drake, cofounder of Hero Doughnuts & Buns, joins us to talk about moving to Birmingham, traveling the country with his band, bouncing around the food industry, and the challenges of starting his own restaurant. He shares stories of working out of his friend's photography studio, slinging doughnuts at the local farmer's market, opening his first location in Homewood, and the big plans they have for the future. Be sure to check them out: www.herodoughnutsandbuns.com

We sit down with Birmingham's favorite pharmacist Taylor Trammell to hear about life behind the counter of Crestwood Pharmacy & Soda Fountain. Follow them on Instagram @bhamrx 

We sit down with Chase McMaster and Dustin Williams to talk about Chase Bays, a motorsports company based in Alabama that produces high-end fluid power products. Chase tells us about starting the company out of his apartment, traveling the country doing custom builds, nearly dying from a collapsed lung, the challenges of building a racetrack in Trussville, and the growing custom automotive scene in Birmingham. Really rad conversation. Be sure to check these guys out at www.ChaseBays.com or give them a follow @chasebays

The dudes of Joyboy take over the basement to share the misremembered history of the band. We talk about past and current members, wild house parties, upcoming shows, other bands to have on your radar, and why random people on the internet want us dead for having the worst podcast in Birmingham.     

On this episode we're joined by Steven Bate of Dixiana Cycle Company to talk about bike builds, the Biltwell People's Champ, hopping trains, Born Free, working too much, and the best way to grind off your fingers. www.HeavyUltra.com

For our 50th episode we're joined by comics Lauren Lamphere and Alice Whatley to talk about Laugh Garden, a local comedy and variety show they put together in Birmingham AL. They tell us about the local comedy scene here in town, how they got started in stand-up, and starting a comedy collective in their back yard. Be sure to check out laughgardencomedy.com for dates to their next show.  

We sit down with Will Abner and Jacob Tubbs with BUMP (Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers) to talk about the mountain biking in Alabama and all the awesome things going on at Oak Mtn State Park.

We're joined by Wess Gregg and Aaron Hamilton to talk about comics, movies, Cave 9, tattooing, and their rad shop in Avondale. Follow the show @Heavyultra

We're joined by the incredibly talented tattooer Ricky Price and talk about his hectic schedule, his influences, and how he got started in tattooing while also balancing life as a full-time nurse.

Off the rails on this one.. but we pieced it back together. Follow the show @HeavyUltra

Believe it or not, Steve Buscemi plays an integral part in this episode..

Fred Weaver is back to talk kickboxing, flying elbows, and his upcoming fight on Feb 26th. GET TICKETS HERE: https://tinyurl.com/FUCKEMUPFRED  |  Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with photographer Jerimiah Smith to talk about living on the road, his unique style of photography, skateboarding, motorcycle trips, and some of the friends he's made along the way. Follow the show @heavyultra

We talk with Vintage Shih Tzu about the world of buying, collecting, and selling vintage clothing and how the popularity of used apparel has exploded. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Tony Misiano w/ Newline Skateparks and Peter Karvonen, owner Faith Skate Supply, to talk about the new skatepark being built in downtown Birmingham, AL. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Brad Sasser and Jason Hammock to talk about their company Quantum Bearing Science and their journey to create high quality, low maintenance skateboard bearings.

Eric Wallace, owner of The Firehouse, talks about the local music scene in Birmingham and the impact of the non-profit in the Avondale community through music education. Follow the show @heavyultra

Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste to talk war stories from the road, Furnace Fest, and their final show here in Birmingham. FIND TICKETS AT https://tinyurl.com/HASTETICKETS

James is back with us to talk skateboarding, deleting social media and life in general. Follow the show @heavyultra

Our good friend Tyler Gore stops by to talk about his career with the Birmingham Barons, and blowing stuff up with Steve-O. Follow the show @heavyultra

Wes Frazer stops by to talk about his bar Mom's Basement. Follow the show @heavyultra

Matt Seward stops by to chat about his company Burrito Punx and talks about the food science involved in creating Birmingham's raddest burritos.

Justin Self shares the challenges of hiking 146 days on the Appalachian Trail, rattles snakes, killer lightning storms, and bears... lots of bears. Follow the show @heavyultra

Rad dude, Rad times. Pour one out for the homies. Follow the show @heavyultra

Zach and Carlisle of LCY Media talk about all the trials a tribulations of starting a successful business. Follow the show @heavyultra

Brandon Watkins and Brett Forsyth talk about how they got started in screen printing, trademark wars, and becoming a staple of Alabama. Follow the show @heavyultra

Nick Resty and Duane Boatright come by to chat about choppers, super trips, and The Dojo. Follow the show @heavyultra

Feizal Valli, bartender and owner of The Atomic Lounge, talks about his iconic cocktail bar. We talk about the memories, the costumes, the drinks, and why he ultimately decided to close in 2021. Follow the show @heavyultra

Blake Shultz talks about how he started flipping houses, investing, and how to retire at the age of 37. Follow the show @heavyultra

Jason Agan of All Hands Skateboards talks about building a skateboard from scratch, new skateparks, and his new shop in Woodlawn. Follow the show @heavyultra

Ol' buddy Hayden joins us to chat about his trip to Alaska, Stepping inside Christopher McCandless Bus (Into the Wild), and throwing hands with a TSA agent. Follow the show @heavyultra

D' and Taylor of Redemptive Cycles discuss running a non-profit bike shop, Tall Bike Jousting, and getting hit by busses. Follow the show @HeavyUltra

Fred Weaver talks about his time as a professional MMA fighter, some of his knockouts, and how he'll totally fight your dad. Follow the show @heavyultra

Brothers Nathan and Michael Pocus talk about their company Domestique Coffee and what inspires them to do everything the hard way. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Dustin Williams to discuss Birmingham car culture, rad scooters, and making rap videos. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Josh and Kayleigh Keyser to discuss tattooing in the Magic City, shop drama, and getting invited on Ink Masters. Follow the show @heavyultra

Alec Spinosi and returning guest James Hardy talk skateboarding, surfing, and broken collar bones. Follow the show @heavyultra

Ben Gilley and James Hardy discuss their careers in skateboarding, growing up in the south and how the skate industry has changed over the years. Follow the show @heavyultra

Craig Hurst of Gearbox Adventure Rentals talks #vanlife, how he started his company, and the things he's learned building custom camper vans. Follow the show @heavyultra

Blaine Prickett of InstagramBham talks social media madness, fatherhood, skateboarding, and how he's better at fishing than us. Follow the show @heavyultra

Peter Karvonen of Faith Skate Supply talks skateboarding, starting a shop, and the long road to Birmingham's first public skatepark. Follow the show @heavyultra

The boys from Good Neighbor Body Art to discuss the challenges of running a tattoo shop, meeting Dustin Dollin and making fun of Aaron Carter. Follow the show @heavyultra 

Nick Nicholson of Eating Alabama talks Iron Chef, skateboarding, and the best places to grab a bite. Follow the show @heavyultra

Newman and A.P talk running a barber shop, being part of a record store, and the challenges of running a small business. Follow the show @heavyultra

Josh Byers talks the Magic City food scene, creating a youtube series, and how to make John Krasinski mad at you. Follow the show @heavyultra

Chase Glasgow talks crossfit, skateboarding, and the collapse of Taco Bell. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with travel photographer Justin Self and discuss photography, van life, and running from park rangers. Follow the show @heavyultra

The Mckown Brothers sit down with singer-song writer Zach Austin to discuss the affects of covid on the music industry, live streaming performances and writing a new album. Follow the show @heavyultra

The McKown Brothers sit down with Nick Willis to discuss Moving to LA, van life and blacking out on the side of the road. Follow the show @heavyultra

The McKown Brothers sit down with Carlisle Jones to discuss being an artist manager, dealing with major record labels and owning a production company. Follow the show @heavyultra

The McKown Brothers sit down with photographer and entrepreneur Alex Lucas to discuss space, forensic science and maintaining a business during the pandemic. Follow the show @heavyultra