Episode 15: End of Summer Events

Summer’s winding down in Northern Michigan, but we’re not going out quietly. In this episode of Throttle Talk, we run through everything we’ve got lined up to close out the season: a couple more dinner rides, one last kick ass bike night at the Buckley Roadside Bar, and a few other odds and ends you won’t want to miss. We also drop a teaser for some big Ride with Purpose news coming in the off-season, plus we’re eyeing a little much-needed R&R in October.

It’s been one hell of a summer, and we’re finishing it strong.

In Episode 14 of Throttle Talk, Rob wraps up a long grind in Petoskey and sets his sights back on the road, the mission, and the movement.

We talk about the powerful Some Gave All Veterans Auto Ride, why it matters, and how Ride with Purpose continues to stand for our nation’s veterans. We also break down a stacked slate of upcoming events:

• Dinner Ride to 231 Bar & Grill in Thompsonville – good food, solid crew, and throttle therapy at its finest
• August 28 Bike Night Takeover at Buckley Roadside Bar – live music, Bulleit Bourbon giveaways, and biker energy you can’t fake
• Region 3 Bike Night at the Laughing Horse Saloon – Rob and Brother Mook rolled in deep, representing and raising hell in the best way possible

Bikes, vets, bars, and purpo

Throttle Talk: Episode 13 –

In this episode of Throttle Talk, we hit the road and land at Lapeer Bike Night for a damn good time with the crew from Thunder Roads Magazine Michigan. Big Yeti shares what it was like judging the bike show, the standouts, and the weird ones. And yes, Mrs. Yeti was in the mix too, bringing her own spice to the scene.

We also give you a heads-up on what’s coming next, including our upcoming dinner rides and the Sun Gave All ride that hits heavy and means something real. Plus, we toss out a few updates on the future of Ride with Purpose and what’s brewing behind the scenes.

Raw stories, real moments, and the kind of energy that only comes from a road full of bikes and a night full of throttle. Tune in and ride with us.

Throttle Talk with Big Yeti – Episode 12: “Updates & More”

In this episode of Throttle Talk, Big Yeti from Ride with Purpose rolls into Episode 12 with updates, stories, and real talk straight from the saddle. We dive into the Farming Biker’s 3rd Annual Mystery Ride, where good people, great roads, and a surprise destination brought the community together once again. We also highlight an epic bike night in Buckley at the Roadside Bar that had everything you’d want from a northern Michigan summer evening.

Yeti gets personal too, opening up about some behind-the-scenes struggles and life updates that hit close to home. It’s honest, unscripted, and straight from the heart—just how we like it.

Tune in for laughs, brotherhood, and a reminder that riding with purpose means showing up, on and off the bike.

Throttle Talk: Top 10 Motorcycle Destinations in Michigan

In this episode of Throttle Talk, Big Yeti dives into the Top 10 Motorcycle Destinations in Michigan, as chosen by the real ones in the Northern Michigan Bikers Facebook Group.

From the lake hugging curves of M22 to the deep forest stretches of H58, this list ain’t from a travel blog. It’s built from the throttle happy wisdom of bikers who’ve lived it, loved it, and got the bugs in their teeth to prove it.

We’ll hit up iconic routes like US41, the Tunnel of Trees, and even shine a spotlight on gems like the old school gas station in Breckenridge and Benny the bearded fisher in Germfask.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of soul, just like the rides we live for.

So crank it up and ride with purpose. Michigan is calling.

In this milestone 10th episode of Throttle Talk with Big Yeti from Ride with Purpose, we sit down with one of the most recognizable names in the biker legal world, Jason Waechter, better known as The Motorcycle Lawyer.

We dig into:

• His years of fighting for bikers’ rights
• What every rider needs to know if they go down
• How the legal system really views motorcyclists
• His connection to the community beyond the courtroom

This one is packed with knowledge, grit, and the kind of real talk you have come to expect from Throttle Talk. Whether you ride every day or just on weekends, this is a must-listen.

Subscribe, share, and keep the rubber side down.

After a short break, the mics are hot again. In Episode 9 of Throttle Talk, we catch you up on what has been going on during our time off. Between long days on the job and much-needed time in the saddle, life has been full throttle.

We talk about:

• Catching up after the break
• Bike Night at Buckley Roadside Bar
• Our dinner ride, back to Buckley, because why not
• The $1,000 donation from Buckley to the Some Gave All Veteran Honor Ride
• A look ahead at Bike Bash 2025 in West Branch

Grab a cold one, fire up the garage speakers, and ride with us as we talk bikes, brotherhood, and the mission that drives Ride with Purpose.

Throttle Talk – Episode 8: Shifting Gears

In this episode, Big Yeti opens up about some personal changes happening behind the scenes—life, priorities, and what it means to keep riding with purpose when the road throws you a curve. We also drop some big news: a new deal in the works that’s aimed squarely at supporting the veteran community. It’s not just a win for us—it’s a move we hope helps a lot of folks who’ve served.

Real talk, real change, and a mission that keeps growing. Strap in.