Best Kevin Janus Podcasts (2024)

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5.26: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 3) 1:18:04

10h ago1:18:04

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Given but one short and precious life, what world will you bring to bear? Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYam…

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Rick Butler: Two-Up for 500k Miles 41:20

4d ago41:20

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RICK BUTLER: Rick and his late wife, Linda, logged more than 500,000 miles together on motorcycles, touring the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rick reflects on their adventures and how riding two-up drew them closer together. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Hou…

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5.25: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 2) 42:07

11d ago42:07

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Above, a cataclysmic war to determine the fate of the Universe; below, an adventure deep into the bowels beneath an undersea palace; all while a traitor leads the enemy onward... and forces our heroes to make a terrible choice. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this …

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Dr. Mark Barnes: Shrinking the Shrink 46:17

24d ago46:17

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DR. MARK BARNES - Mark has been an avid motorcyclist and practicing psychologist for decades. In this episode, he discusses the reaction non-riders often have to riders. Why do they insist on bringing up stories of motorcyclists who were seriously hurt or killed? Mark has some ideas and suggests how riders should react. Riding Into The Sunset is br…

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5.24: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 1) 56:56

25d ago56:56

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The center of the Universe, mere hours before the battle that will determine its final fate. This is a war that not all will survive. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcr…

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Marilyn Vershure: Woman on Wheels 55:53

1M ago55:53

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MARILYN VERSHURE: Marilyn is a lifelong motorcyclist and president of Women on Wheels, a nationwide riding group. She co-founded the Atlanta chapter in 1986 and has ridden almost 500,000 miles over five decades. The American Motorcyclist Association named Marilyn Road Rider of the Year in 1992 for her contributions to motorcycling. Riding Into The …

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Mark Zweig: Passionate about Janus Motorcycles 50:37

1M ago50:37

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MARK ZWEIG: Mark made his mark in the business world, buying and selling businesses and serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Sam Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He’s also passionate about motorcycles. Over the past 50 years, he’s owned more than 300 bikes. He discusses the bikes and his investment in Janus Motorcycl…

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5.23: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 2) 37:57

1M ago37:57

37:57

BEGIN LIFEUPGRADE? Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will co…

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5.22: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 1) 40:03

2M ago40:03

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It's difficult to stay sane while you're in two simultaneous life-or-death situations, but Juno Steel is doing his best. With the Ruby 7 psychically splitting his attention between two places -- one where he is imprisoned and experimented on by Dokana executives; another where Nureyev must argue to save Juno's life -- things are looking pretty grim…

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5.21: Second Citadel--The Fall (Part 2) 54:46

2M ago54:46

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The Second Citadel has stood, tall and proud, in the Northern Wilds for centuries. It is the bastion of humanity in the region, a settlement carved out from an unforgiving land. No matter what happens, you must remember this: there are people who call it home, people who love it, people who have never known anything but it. Welcome to the Penumbra,…

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5.20: Second Citadel--The Fall (Part 1) 34:19

3M ago34:19

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Sir Galahad the Great is a popular man in what remains of Silvershore. Some people want to kill him; some want to ask him a favor; some want to reward him for his good work in reducing the beautiful city to dust and rubble. But who ever would have guessed that it's the last of these three visitors he has to worry about? Welcome to the Penumbra, dea…

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John Davis: Training and Knowing When To Stop 56:09

3M ago56:09

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JOHN DAVIS: John has ridden motorcycles most of his life, but two recent close calls on the road shook his confidence. He enrolled in the BMW Rider Academy in Greer, SC, to improve his skills and try to regain his passion. He describes the course and tells whether it persuaded him to keep riding. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW …

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Al & Cody Lamb of Dallas Honda 56:09

3M ago56:09

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AL LAMB: Al has owned Dallas Honda for 47 years. It’s the oldest Honda dealership in Dallas. At 70, he still rides and races motorcycles regularly. He’s passionate about the industry and discusses current trends and the future. His son (and sales manager) Cody joins the discussion. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owne…

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5.19: Juno Steel and the Terrible Waste (Part 2) 48:07

3M ago48:07

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They could've brought back people. Instead they brought back Workers. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZugl…

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Kevin Cave: Social Media Maven 48:32

3M ago48:32

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KEVIN CAVE: Kevin started a Facebook page called Senior Off Road/ADV Motorcycle Riders a year ago, unsure how it would be received. Today, he has more than 17,000 members worldwide. Its explosive growth shows the passion that seniors have for getting off the pavement. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America …

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Mike Valentin: 300,000 miles in 19 years 50:20

4M ago50:20

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MIKE VALENTIN: Mike is a hard-core motorcyclist who routinely wins the high mileage away in his BMW club in Dallas. He started riding at 50 and by March 2024, at 69, has logged more than 300,000 miles. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email…

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5.18: Juno Steel and the Terrible Waste (Part 1) 42:58

4M ago42:58

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Out in the furthest reaches of the Milky Way float piles of things best left forgotten: trash, refuse, the runoff and leftovers of a society that wants too much and produces too much. What better place, then, to put an impossible dream: that dead bodies, what we leave behind when we eventually exit life, might start to walk and talk and love again?…

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Pat Jacques: Empowering Women Riders 47:03

4M ago47:03

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PAT JACQUES: Pat used to be a champion motocross rider. Today, she teaches women how to ride motorcycles off road as a form of empowerment. Her motto: “Get your bad ass on.” Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org.…

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David Mixson: NASA engineer & author 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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DAVID MIXSON: David brings a unique perspective to motorcycling. He’s a retired NASA engineer who took up riding in his 40s and became intent on understanding motorcycles. He’s written two instructional books and one travel book on his ride from Alabama to Alaska. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and …

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James Owen: Multiple Iron Butt Rally Winner 54:10

4M ago54:10

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JAMES OWEN: James is a legend in the long distance riding community. He’s won the grueling Iron Butt Rally three times, including the most recent one last year. He rode 14,138 miles in 11 days. Preparation and strategy are the keys to his success. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journal…

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Voni Glaves: Million-Mile Rider 42:57

4M ago42:57

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VONI GLAVES: Voni has ridden more than 1 million miles on BMW motorcycles -- and she’s still going strong at age 77. She proudly says she’s never had a wreck or injury as she’s toured all 50 states and parts of Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journ…

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5.17: Second Citadel--The Indomitable Duelist (Part 3) 56:47

4M ago56:47

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Many centuries ago, three brothers in the Northern Wilds banded together to prevent a catastrophe... and ended up at the center of one instead. This is their story. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- …

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5.16: Second Citadel--The Indomitable Duelist (Part 2) 35:46

5M ago35:46

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For centuries, the Senate of the Northern Wilds has convened to discuss all the largest issues surrounding the Second Citadel... or the largest monster issues, at any rate. Today's debate: what is to be done with these two nosy humans who have stumbled into their most recent meeting, at a place where great power slumbers nearby. Welcome to the Penu…

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Bonus commentary for "Juno Steel and the Blank Slate (Part 2)" 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Sneak peek at the $10 supporter tier on Patreon! This is a commentary that we made during Season 4 for the episode "Juno Steel and the Blank Slate (Part 2)," featuring Harley, Kevin, Alexander Stravinski, Chloe Cunha, and Joshua Ilon. If you'd like to hear more behind-the-scenes commentaries like this one, head to patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast to …

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5.15: Second Citadel--The Indomitable Duelist (Part 1) 29:28

5M ago29:28

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In the Northern Wilds, three traitors to the crown plan their escape, but a terrible price is paid. In the Southern Frosts, two in love are twisted in a fight to the death, and they remember where it all began. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode descripti…

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5.14: Juno Steel and the Sixteen Tons (Part 2) 37:05

6M ago37:05

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“Okay, Steel. You caught him. Now what the hell are you gonna do with him?” Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnY…

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5.13: Juno Steel and the Sixteen Tons (Part 1) 34:46

6M ago34:46

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Deep in the Outer Rim, Juno has finally caught up with Peter Nureyev... but first he must infiltrate the halls of the mysterious Dokana Group. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of ou…

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Christmas Special: Juno Steel and the Pilfered Present 28:07

7M ago28:07

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During a year of intense criminal training, the Aurinko Crime Family steals a strange trinket: a music box that, legend has it, holds the ability to grant a single wish. When jealousies rise, it becomes clear that one of these thieves will happily pick their family's pocket for a chance at their heart's truest desire... but who among them would do …

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Sneak peek: "Juno Steel and the Things We Buried" live show 2:26

7M ago2:26

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We'll see you in a few days for a very special Christmas episode! In the meantime, please enjoy this peek at our May 2023 production of "Juno Steel and the Things We Buried," performed live at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA and starring Joshua Ilon, Noah Simes, Kate Jones, and Alexander Stravinski. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…

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5.12: Second Citadel--Lullaby to a Dying World (Part 2) 35:33

8M ago35:33

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A witch completes a dark ritual to learn more than she should know. Meanwhile, Sir Lamorak wrestles with his past and present responsibility... and a terrible secret he must keep from Olala. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of…

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5.11: Second Citadel--Lullaby to a Dying World (Part 1) 34:00

8M ago34:00

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On the far Eastern edge of the Universe, an army from over the world's edge prepares... and a new era of knighting begins. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: …

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