EP23: From Radio Booth to Open Road - Mark Long, Driven to Ride Podcast Host & Producer

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Mark Long, host and producer of Driven to Ride Podcast and Director of Media Operations for Flint Rock, shares how a childhood spent in an automotive household, a career in radio, and a lifelong love of motorcycles all converged into his current work creating rider-focused stories.

Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Mark to talk about his transition from being on-air talent to behind-the-scenes production, then eventually stepping back into the spotlight on his own terms. They also discuss the motorcycle memories and trips that have shaped who he is.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why daily on-air radio life wasn’t the right long-term fit and how Mark found his sweet spot in production and storytelling
• The moment he decided to create Driven to Ride Podcast and build something that blended his creative skills with his passion for motorcycles
• How years as a production director taught him to interview people
• The family roots of his riding story, from a Sears minibike and a Honda Elite 80 scooter to dirtbike days with friends
• Lessons learned from demo rides on powerful sportbikes and a trial-by-fire experience on big Harley touring bikes
• Two trips that stand out as especially meaningful: a Wisconsin ride with his dad and a Yellowstone adventure out of Boise
• What life looks like when he’s not riding or recording

📲 Connect with Mark Long on Instagram

🌐 Learn more about Driven to Ride Podcast:

• Website: DrivenToRidePodcast.com
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

🎧 Listen to the episode of Driven to Ride Podcast where Heather was a guest

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