Rust is Gold Garage
Two Albuquerque business owners document their lives running a motorcycle garage and coffee shop, mixing tech tips with local scene interviews.
This is a hybrid show that's part video diary of two entrepreneurs, part regional culture guide, and part practical mechanic's tutorial. The hosts toggle between long-form interviews with local motocross personalities, documentary-style 'seasons' about outgrowing their warehouse, and quick-hit Harley maintenance hacks. It's all filtered through the lens of their combined coffee and motorcycle business in Albuquerque.
“Unlike typical interview or tech-tip shows, Rust is Gold Garage blends formats, using a documentary-style web series to tell the story of its own business alongside more traditional podcast content. Its strong, specific focus on the Albuquerque motorcycle scene gives it a distinct regional flavor.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by owners Steven 'Fenix' Maes and Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia, this podcast chronicles life at their Rust is Gold Garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a combination coffee shop and custom motorcycle build shop. The show is a mix of documentary-style episodes about their business, technical tips for riders, and interviews with individuals promoting motorcycle culture in the Southwest United States. The business is described as a veteran co-owned, small business.
Credentials & credits
- Co-owner of Rust is Gold Garage & Coffee
- Documentary Filmmaker (Steven 'Fenix' Maes)
- Graphic Designer for Film & TV (Steven 'Fenix' Maes)
- Veteran Co-Owner
Other ventures
- Rust is Gold Coffee
- Orynge Films (Steven 'Fenix' Maes)
- Caffeine & Gasoline: Evolution of the American Rocker (Documentary Film)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Route66 race made a stop in Albuquerque.Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min
- 02Season 5 episode #2 coming June 30thJun 22, 2026 · 1 min
- 03Tiki night at RIG.Jun 20, 2026 · 59s
- 04Oil change hack any Harley rider needs to know.Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min
- 05Johnny Ives: SuikaMX - EP102Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 06Rust is Gold Coffee | A New Home For Rusty | S5 E1May 29, 2026 · 16 min
- 07The 64 BSA finally lives again. A couple hours of work and couple kicks later.May 26, 2026 · 3 min
- 08Get Your Kicks: Route 66 - 100th Anniversary - EP101May 24, 2026 · 1h 10m
Notable episodes
- 01Rust is Gold Coffee | A New Home For Rusty | S5 E1
Shows the unique documentary format of the show, following the hosts' real-life business challenges as they search for a new location.
- 02Johnny Ives: SuikaMX - EP102
A representative example of their long-form interviews with key figures in the local Albuquerque motorcycle community.
- 03Oil change hack any Harley rider needs to know.
Highlights their short-form, practical tech-tip content that provides direct value to motorcycle owners.
What you'll be asked on this show
As a duo, Steven and Thaison conduct friendly, supportive interviews that feel like enthusiastic conversations. They typically begin by establishing a guest's origin story and personal connection to the subject before diving into the main topic. Their questions often focus on the practicalities and business viability of a project ('Financially, can a motocross track work here?') and its reception within the local community. The tone is collaborative and celebratory, not confrontational.
The show's format varies by episode, ranging from single-host, direct-to-camera tech tips to dual-host interviews and narrative, on-location documentary scenes. The hosts, Steven and Thaison, have an informal, enthusiastic, and conversational dynamic. Production often includes on-screen text overlays for emphasis or branding.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
6 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Let's get into your story first, where are you originally from?”
Often asked near the beginning to establish the guest's background and connection to the region.
personal
1- Q.01
“How long have you been riding?”
A common question to understand a guest's personal history and passion for motorcycles.
process
2- Q.01
“Was the secretive rollout of the project on purpose?”
Used to probe into the strategy and marketing behind a new venture.
- Q.02
“How did you come up with the business plan?”
Follows up on financial questions to understand the practical steps the guest took.
money
1- Q.01
“Financially, can a project like this work here?”
The hosts often cut to the chase, asking about the business viability of a guest's venture.
future
1- Q.01
“How has the response been from the community so far?”
A forward-looking question to gauge a project's local impact and reception.
Signature segments
- · Documentary-style 'Web Series'
- · Short-form 'Tech Tip' videos
- · On-location interviews
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically figures from the New Mexico motorcycle and motocross community. This includes people like the operator of a new local racetrack or curators from a local museum discussing a Route 66 exhibition.
- Johnny Iveson Johnny Ives: SuikaMX - EP102
- Dr. Alicia Romeroon Get Your Kicks: Route 66 - 100th Anniversary - EP101
- Rapheal Premdason Get Your Kicks: Route 66 - 100th Anniversary - EP101
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship appears to be a mix of local professional services (Parnall Law) and nationally recognized, genre-relevant brands (K&N Filters). The target audience is likely motorcycle owners and enthusiasts, primarily in the Southwest US.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The hosts are Steven 'Fenix' Maes and Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia.
- What is Rust is Gold Garage?
- It's a physical location in Albuquerque, NM, that is both a craft coffee shop and a vintage motorcycle garage.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a multi-format show, featuring documentary-style episodes about their business, interviews with people in the motorcycle scene, and short tech-tip videos.
- Is the show still active?
- Yes, based on recent episode release dates in 2026, the show is still active.
- Who is Steven 'Fenix' Maes outside of the show?
- Steven 'Fenix' Maes is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a graphic designer for film and television, known for his work on 'Breaking Bad'.
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