All Episodes — Tank Slappin' Podcast

Episode 76 - Jesse Janisch

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Jesse Janisch is on the podcast. Robby McLendon is the co-host. Nothing more needs explained. Give it a listen.

Nov 7, 20211h 19m

Episode 75 - Johnny Lewis

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We chat with Johnny Lewis, owner and operator of Moto Anatomy and rider of the Royal Enfield in the Production Twins class. This is a good one as Johnny goes way back with CTex and a lot of stories are shared.

Oct 29, 20212h 2m

Episode 74 - Dalton Gauthier & Robby Bobby

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We chat with the 2019 American Flat Track singles champion Dalton Gauthier and Charlotte Superhooligan Main Event Qualifier Robby Bobby McLendon, who is also his Crew Chief. A lot of laughs, and surprisingly a lot of great insight on the series.

Oct 21, 20211h 55m

Episode 73 - Jake Gagne

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We chat with 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne about his epic season, American tracks vs GP tracks, his teammates over the years, who he expects to contend for the title for the 2022 season and a lot more.

Oct 14, 20211h 34m

Episode 72 - Brent Armbruster

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One of the most underrated shows to date. Frankie and CTex talk with mechanic and crew chief Brent Armbruster. Brent has worked for many top riders including Jared Mees, Jake Johnson, Henry Wiles, Brandon Robinson and more. He also was the crew chief of the Vance and Hines Harley-Davidson team and a former professional racer himself. We chat rules packages, engine combinations, rival tuners and a lot more.

Oct 2, 20211h 9m

Episode 71 - Bryan Smith

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This episode is cohosted with Jake Johnson. We chat with the 2016 Grand National Champion and X Games Gold Medalist Bryan Smith. B.Smith just recently retired from the sport after an historic career. We talk about a wide variety of topics.

Sep 21, 20212h 20m

Episode 70 - JD Beach

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We chat with the one and only JD Beach. No other description needed. It's full of hilarious and insight info.

Aug 29, 20211h 52m

Episode 69 - Dan Ingram

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Episode 69 - Dan Ingram by Cory Texter

Aug 20, 20211h 7m

Episode 68 - Kevin Atherton

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We chat with "Cupcake" on this episode. Kevin Atherton is one of the most iconic riders the sport has seen over the last few decades. The 1988 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year has won 14 nationals and is one of the most interesting guys on the planet. We also check in with Jeff Hiers from RPM Promotions and Noah Chambers, fresh from Lorettas to get some insight on his week.

Aug 12, 20211h 22m

Episode 67 - Mickey Fay

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We chat with legendary Honda racer Mickey Fay in this episode. Mickey talks about growing up competing against Ricky Graham, what it was like racing at the Houston Astrodome and some thoughts on the professional level today.

Aug 3, 20211h 18m

Episode 66 - Dan Stanley & Bronson Bauman

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Episode 66 - Dan Stanley & Bronson Bauman by Cory Texter

Jul 24, 20211h 34m

Episode 65 - Glenn Fitzcharles

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Episode 65 is an interesting one. We had some technical difficulties with our guest, so we called up Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, American Flat Track fan and my Grandpa Glenn Fitzcharles. The definition of the word “Legend”. We also chat with fan favorite Noah Chambers.

Jul 16, 20211h 7m

Episode 64 - Greg Sassaman

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Greg Sassaman is the 1975 winner of the San Jose Mile. The former factory Harley-Davidson racer has an iconic story about his rise to the top after only starting to race at age 16. Sassaman chats with us about his race career, two sons who raced professionally, his Harley-Davidson dealership and more.

Jul 9, 20211h 34m

Episode 63 - Colin Edwards & Jake Johnson

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We chat with former MotoGP racer and 2x World Superbike Champion, Colin Edwards. Colin doesn't hold back in this podcast sharing a lot of great insight about his career. We also hit up our boy Jake Johnson to see what he has been up to and his debut road racing a bagger!

Jul 1, 20211h 27m

Episode 62 - Dave Zanotti

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We chat with the legendary tuner Dave Zanotti about his accolades in the sport, personalities of his riders, cycling in the Tour de France and a lot more.

Jun 24, 20211h 18m

Episode 61 - Danny Walker

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We chat with former professional racer and the legend of American Supercamp, Danny Walker in this episode. We talk Chris Carr, MotoAmerica, Briar Bauman, Josh Hayes, Jake Gagne, JD Beach and much more. We also get an update from Noah Chambers.

Jun 11, 20211h 20m

Episode 60 - Mike Hale

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We chat with former Flat Track phenom and AMA Superbike winner, Mike Hale. Hale has also finished on the podium in World Superbike and raced Grand Prix. The former Flat Track Rookie of the Year doesn't hold back in this awesome episode.

Jun 3, 20211h 35m

Episode 59 - Ronnie Jones

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We chat with legendary Ronnie Jones and Dunlop VP of Sales/Marketing Michael Buckley. Also a bench race session with our local correspondent Andrew Butler.

May 20, 20212h 24m

Episode 58 - Andrew Butler

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We chat with Factory KTM mechanic Andrew Butler. He has a couple fast kids staying at his house right now who also jump on the call.

May 8, 20211h 35m

Episode 57 - John Kocinski

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We talk to the 1990 250cc World Champion in this episode about Grand Prix racing, rivals over the years and Flat Track racing. Yep, a lot of Flat Track racing. His personal Flat Track motorcycles are some of the best looking steeds in the world. Kocinski gives us a lot of great insight in this interview.

Apr 29, 20211h 27m

Episode 56 - Travis Pastrana

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Travis Pastrana. What can be more entertaining? CTex and Robby Bobby get his thoughts on the upcoming Atlanta TT.

Apr 21, 202148 min

Episode 55 - Randy Goss

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Former Factory Harley-Davidson racer, multiple time champion and current School Bus driver Randy Goss joins us for an epic podcast. From Flat Track to NASCAR, Goss has an amazing career and is proof that hard work pays off. A great listen with some incredible conversation from one of the top riders the sport has ever seen.

Apr 18, 20211h 18m

Episode 54 - Doug Chandler

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Doug Chandler! In this episode, we chat with one of the most versatile riders we've ever seen ride a motorcycle. Flat Track wins. Road Racing wins. America. Overseas. Supermoto. Monster on a bicycle. Chandler does it all and chats about it on this show.

Apr 14, 20211h 36m

Episode 53 - Kenny Roberts Jr

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Prepare for some insane knowledge on Grand Prix racing from the 90's and 2000's. We chat with the 2000 500cc World Champion on many topics and it's pure gold. Kenny Jr. has got to be one of the most insight riders to ever line up on the grid.

Apr 3, 20211h 25m

Episode 52 - Kenny Roberts

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The King is here! We chat with the legendary Kenny Roberts about a wide variety of topics in this must listen episode. As per usual, Roberts doesn't hold back when discussing rivals, track prep, preparation at the highest level and much more.

Mar 25, 20211h 30m