I’ve said from the beginning that this podcast represents the freedom of the individual … specifically my freedom to beg far-flung thinkers to talk about movies.

This week, our Motorcycle Rebel kick arrives at “Easy Rider” (1969), and motorcycle bard/journalist J. Peter Thoeming, aka THE BEAR, is on the show. Relying on The Bear’s half-century of riding motorcycles and exploring the world, we dig into the countercultural touchstone that is Easy Rider and how it relates to Faust, road safety, backaches, and the endless search for America.

Keep up with The Bear’s writing here; check out his book here (I read it; it’s very enjoyable!); and here’s his Easy Rider essay.