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The Big Truth PodcastAuthor: Big Truth : Anthropologist, Custom Motorcycle Builder, and Podcaster
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). Language: en Genres: Automotive, Leisure, Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#161 - Eric Kinsey & Joseph Zentil : Born to Lose & Biker Movies
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
In this episode of The Big Truth Podcast, we sit down with filmmakers Eric Kinsey and Joseph Zentil to break down their new film Born to Lose—a raw, unfiltered look at struggle, identity, and the forces that shape outcomes before you even realize it. But this conversation doesn’t stay in one lane. We also tap into chopper culture, kustom builds, and the legacy of classic biker films—the aesthetic, the attitude, and the deeper connection between rebellion, identity, and storytelling.🔍 What We Get Into:The real story behind Born to Lose — inspiration, message, and intentHow environment, upbringing, and systems quietly shape life outcomesThe line between personal responsibility and structural disadvantageWhy so many people feel trapped in cycles they didn’t createThe psychological impact of being labeled “lost” or “behind”Independent filmmaking: building something real without industry backingThe crossover between film and chopper/kustom cultureHow classic biker movies influenced the tone, visuals, and themesThe role of motorcycles as identity, freedom, and rebellionWhy authentic subcultures still matter in a manufactured media landscape🏍️ Culture Thread: Choppers, Kustoms & Biker Film Influence This episode also digs into the DNA of chopper and kustom culture—not just as a style, but as a mindset. We talk:The DIY, anti-establishment roots of chopper cultureHow motorcycles became a symbol of freedom and non-complianceThe influence of classic films like Easy Rider and The Wild OneWhy that energy still resonates today—in both film and real lifeIt’s not nostalgia—it’s a through-line.🧠 Key Themes:You’re not always starting from the same line—but you’re still in the raceSystems don’t always need to stop you—they just need to slow you downIdentity is often shaped externally before it’s ever chosen internallySubculture is where real expression survivesAwareness is the first step—but action is what breaks the cycle🎬 About the Film: Born to Lose is a grounded, character-driven project that explores what it means to grow up in conditions that quietly stack the odds against you—and what it takes to push back against that narrative. It’s not glamorized.It’s not exaggerated.It’s closer to reality than most people are comfortable admitting.💬 Why This Conversation Matters: A lot of people feel stuck—but can’t explain why. This episode gives language to that feeling. And connects it to something deeper—identity, environment, and the cultures we attach ourselves to in order to find meaning and freedom.🔗 Tap In: 🎧 Full episode available now on all platforms📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube : (http://www.youtube.com/thebigtruthpodcast)⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channelwww.patreon.com/bigtruth If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcastYouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.comFor more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.comThe Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by:Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com)Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)
