Hell’s Angels - Heroes or Villains? Pt 1: The Rise - Past Gas #33

Join Nolan, James, and Joe as they try to separate fact from fiction on the most notorious motorcycle club ever, The Hells Angels. To get an accurate picture of the Angels you need to understand how and why motorcycle clubs were founded in the first place. So in this episode we’re going back, way back, all the way to the invention of the first bicycle. From there we’ll follow companies like Indian and Harley Davidson as their bikes become popular amongst war torn soldiers. We’ll also find out how Pancho Villa may have inadvertently helped Harley land their first military contract, and how the small Milwaukee company went from Los Angeles motordrome to the New York Stock Exchange. It’s a crazy story that you won’t want to miss!
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[@carllucasoreilly5512]

My mom thinks that every single person that owns a chopper is part of The Hells Angels. 😂

[@austinprice770]

I used to think the same thing as a kid lol. It wasn't until I was like 13 that I realized most of them are just harmless alcoholics

[@derrickstorm6976]

@@austinprice770 😂😂

[@charliechan8063]

I dont think 81z r allowed 2 have a chopper

[@flutterbyeflutters]

🤣😂

[@thokim84]

Nope. Just assholes usually.

[@tal2021]

Nolan: "The year... is 1944." [72 hour soundbite of airplanes and machine guns]

[@stephenf8335]

PPP pop ppp pop pe p pp pop pppplll

[@deesnutz42069]

I wish they would have thrown in some laser pew pews. You know, update those old timey sounds a little. Really get it to pop.

[@tungmingxuan8559]

The ting goes skrrrahh, pap, pap, ka-ka-ka

[@aniruddho_m]

@@stephenf8335 pop pop poppin' up headliiiiights!

[@jamiekirkpatrick96]

Hope you guys read this, but the podcast has quickly become my favourite donut thing to watch/ listen to, perfect for when I'm detailing. I am a diehard sleepy cast fan and the for the love of god please don't shy away from the hypotheticals and that tangents you guys go off on, that's some of the funniest stuff and it's the stuff that made Sleepy cast great for me, it's good to hear the story told through you guys but those are the parts that really inject personality into it and what will/ has set you apart. Also well done whoever is editing the post-corona podcasts you can't even tell the guys aren't with each other physically 👏Love all your stuff guys and gals keep it up and stay safe 💜

[@kyleelzy3050]

Getting my daily dose of Donut is crucial to surviving quarantine boredom lol

[@bodeross2403]

same here, and probably everyone lol

[@keithlarsen8423]

i inject it right into my urethra

[@lyfzgoodgarage826]

Nolan takes these so serious and you two just fuck around it’s so hillarious

[@enzoaraujo3228]

As a Mexican and car/bike/motor enthusiast I can confirm that Pancho Villa escaped on a Harley Davidson in true Steve Mcqueen fashion as recreated in "The Great Escape", great job guys, love everything donut, keep it running!

[@blkmskpvd]

Appreciate that Donut decides to start their History Of The Hell's Angels podcast in the year 1418 AD.

[@emanyo]

Highlight of the podcast is James getting his bike back from the bully

[@samuelorellana2603]

Gotta respect the bully's sportsmanship. "The jig is up." Lol

[@twosquids]

Or James proudly showing his bike to everyone

[@soupsoupsoupsoup5817]

Can you guys do a episode 1983 World Rally Championship. Lancia v Audi

[@AmbroseBurnside1824]

Took them almost a year to do this one!

[@taylorsova1205]

Before the quarantine is over, I want to see Nolan SHRED on camera please. 🤘

[@JimBrodie]

The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Beverly Cleary. Got that book when i was 5. First i've heard mention of it in 30 years...

[@chrisfalx3251]

Holy moly throwback right there

[@kingbamm1392]

Day 210 of seeing the same up to speed on James dad joke

[@JonManProductions]

XD

[@garbagetrash2938]

Fr. I'm curious to know about his dad because I don't have much of a relationship with mine. But it's also a personal issue and people should stop pressuring him to talk about things he doesn't want to.

[@jchrizzy6995]

Garbage Trash I think crucially like what would he even do in the video

[@jchrizzy6995]

@Bell Flebbe bro fuck off with the flixzone scam shit

[@cigarjefe]

I’ve been a 1%er since 1978. Great video.

[@8.2deck]

You guy's should cover "The world's fastest Indian"

[@Leenre9]

I liked the Anthony Hopkins movie as someone who never heard this story before.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

the world's fastest Indian... Was the one that thought he could escape the trail of tears....

[@Post_Maquel]

that first bike inventor was on the money! 4 wheels is a big difference for sure lol

[@thompsonpowerbuilding5766]

I’m so happy about the tricycle part of the podcast it reminds me of drift tricycles

[@PaulMEdwards]

When my wife crashed her motorcycle while we were out riding together, the only people to stop to help were a woman in a pickup truck who rode motorcycles with her husband (a Coast Guard then deployed on a mission), and a pair of Hell's Angels - a full member and his pledge. The woman went to get some ramps and came back, and the Angels helped me load the crashed bike into the truck and took off, asking nothing in return. The woman then drove my wife and her bike to our house about 35 miles away, following me. I've got nothing but good things to say about my experience with the Angels who truly lived up to that part of their name.

[@smilingmiata6362]

The house I grew up in was a former hells angels clubhouse and when we moved in there was a stripper pole in the basement

[@a1tanner528]

Love the first thirty minutes of unexpected bicycle knowledge. As a biking enthusiast it was awesome to learn a little more about the history

[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

Hol’ up, is this on KZbin before it’s even on iTunes?

[@enduria3478]

Going fast, reliability, durability. Only three things that changed in last century for HD.

[@matthewreise120]

thanks for the Milwaukee love, Joe! You guys should come visit!!

[@AntonioGonzalez-cf9xk]

this seems like the best Pancho Villa's history, better than the textbooks at school.... even more detailed XD

[@saracamarero7909]

I googled what motordrome racing looked like and it’s nuts!! I was not expecting that at all.

[@ilanloberant9719]

after this series, can you do a series on rally lancia vs audi

[@eurosonly]

Best podcast channel out there. Everyone else just gives their opinion about a topic, whereas these guys do research on something and take turns reading about it to us.

[@reecehunte72]

Noticed how nolan didn't say natzi the whole time, thanks youtube for protecting my innocent ears

[@cevens2000]

My great grandpa was a motorcycle dispatcher for WWII. His love for motorcycles transcended into my family, and has spawned a few generations of motorcycle lovers LOL

[@keyboard3429]

Could you guys please make one on the history of the east bay dragons

[@eurosonly]

Joe's ad reads are the most random and funny.

[@jchrizzy6995]

Magicians have historically also been inventors, having to invent their own tricks and getting the skills to invent other things (like that four wheeled bike thing)

[@grizzlybearx843]

Nolan has a Line 6 oh my FUCKING GOD. Somebody get this man some tubes.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Nolan, you have excellent taste in guitars.

[@coosey3764]

On this episode of past gas, Nolan's hairy balls.

[@Tacojoint]

Joe grew a little stash and chops to match the bois

[@isaiarpero2461]

You guys should make a podcast about the Unser family from New Mexico a lot of hill climbing history and indy wins !

[@EnElAvionSong]

Wait now the youtube channel releases before the actual podcast?!?!

[@EnElAvionSong]

Joe???

[@johnnybravo1041]

Is Nolan a metalhead? Nice SG

[@thepodcastninja]

The spider ii line6 amp is everything

[@CoopersRepair]

James is hilarious. Starts out a radio podcast by showing his bike lmao

[@rayleeharris]

45:31 I'm with ya on that one, James.

[@MrCabooodle]

i love how james just kind of described wild hogs a lil, saying how he thinks most bikers are old dudes

[@franciscope7141]

0:30 ‘with the intent to push the jerries back to Florida, where jerry comes from’

[@bigge2970]

Seeing there reaction I've never been more excited for a shirt 😂

[@carlossantiago8321]

Props to James Dad.

[@jgodin312]

My love for this podcast is deep and profound and I have been binging during the quarantine. This is probably the total opposite vibe of the Hell's Angels but y'all should do a Past Gas on the GM EV1, and the saga around its death. Chris Paine, the guy who made Who Killed the Electric Car? is a cool dude and maybe he would talk to you.

[@mattmatthews5414]

Pumph, that is a SICK Klein!

[@patrickracer43]

Basically this episode is all backstory on the motorcycle... basically watch the Harley-Davidson Up To Speed if you're not fully intrested in the entire history of the motorcycle

[@Juice83]

Nolan, your new introduction layout is SIIIIICK! Well done my brother!

[@Jn58298]

CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS. have a few friends in hells angles detroit here.

[@joellaframboise6207]

Anybody notice the ghost or cockroach fall out of the ceiling behind Pumphreys head @ 40:05... run bro...RUUUNNN!!!!!

[@slowazz_z]

I didn't know Nolan had a Huffy bike when he was young. I am currently restoring a old Huffy Canyon bike since my old bike got stolen a few months ago

[@brandondupre12]

Nice Klein James, that’s a rad bike! Bicycle & Car nerds unite

[@ianmoone3382]

Can you please put pictures up when you talk about different vehicles or photos people took?

[@SmokeySingh101]

Fun story guys, the hells angels UK previously owned my 1997 Audi S8 and deresticted it then took it to 180mph 😎😂

[@gumminums833]

james has a really cool bike i like it

[@justinaug9879]

Thanks Donut!!

[@TheGrungekid1997]

"Trimming your balls is sketchy, I'm not ashamed to say this, I'm getting paid to say this!" 😂😂😂😂

[@StopItRyan]

"HI IM JOHN DAVIS AND THIS IS MOTORWEEK!" - The only John Davis that matters

[@doofy3564]

10/10 beginning. The cute donut faces put to the sound effects of war is what we need now.

[@garrett2685]

DANG IT!! I stopped listening on the pod cast to come here and see the shirt!!

[@causethisisthriller2729]

Ive been commenting for a month asking for a Buff Horses shirt. THANK YOU Donut!

[@richardbostick8675]

Um I think that would be a QUADCYCLE lol I'm pretty sure BICYCLE means 2 wheels 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lelandquintal7184]

James is a roadie??!! Mind pistons blown!!!

[@zsemmler]

Do a pod cast on why dodge has declined in a good product recently

[@aniruddho_m]

Is that an airborne seed falling down or a spider climbing down @ 52:20?

[@coddmodd]

Before the bicycle was the velocipede, the flinstones version of the bike lmao

[@coddmodd]

I see you guys got there with the laufmachine haha

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

8:36 that is so wholesome

[@chauncymonaghan2077]

Pittsburgh loves you too nolan

[@martinsorg8815]

Nice, i love klein bikes!

[@zheliznjak]

Why not using "WoomBroom" in commercial for Manscaped!?))

[@DaJuiceBox35]

Nice, a Klein! Badass

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

The Springfield Mile at the Illinois state fair in Springfield, IL. I grew up in Springfield.

[@alnaastora6175]

I wish people at my job used our slack. lmao

[@derrickstorm6976]

I really wish this had been both parts together

[@martinsorg8815]

Art in Aluminium

[@kingmink138]

Nolans guitar is the shit

[@FastFrank1408]

The old bicycle factory in my town did bicycle and then started building motorcycle in the early 1900s I don't know the actual years but. They could have started motorcycle and mass production of them

[@SB-kw6oo]

Nice Sg Nolan, nice 😎🤘

[@shit_name4097]

Idk guys . I don’t get notified even tho I have the bell turned on and I’m subscribed

[@boyd-desmond-69420]

huh. me too

[@xxjx3xx48]

d-day is a day before my birthday. so yeah lucky number 7 boys.

[@frostplays1177]

Nice Gibson Sg nolan

[@benjaminsuddeth6448]

Would it be possible to get pictures on the screen

[@ibrahim92002]

Trying to get over a girl right now and this pod cast helps me get my mind off her thankyou donut media

[@jamesbondo5895]

She never loved you

[@Myknickers]

"I love Vaseline lotion because it makes my skin pop"

[@austinprice770]

I don't think that guitar has moved since 2015

[@manz7860]

Mines just a deco piece nowadays too 🙃

[@m92quad55]

@@manz7860 get Rocksmith if you have some type of video game setup. It's legit

[@brandonford4877]

I should do a sound bite of what I hear as I skip thru the manscaped ad 15 seconds at a time.

[@sylaswoltan7082]

love the vids keep up the good work

[@warmketchup7246]

Damn i have the same guitar setup Nolan has in his background

[@skinnysingingcowboy3230]

Sick Gibson sg Nolan

[@Burgo361]

I'm still at the start of this video but my personal experience of motorcycle clubs has been listening to them brag about all the people they kill and hurt/threaten and how they run drugs and weapons through the country (Australia) and I know a lot of people that have been forced to work for them through threats and violence yet somehow they have run this pr campaign here where people think they aren't bad guys which confuses the hell out of me.

[@tenwklapkach8467]

nice SG

[@tenwklapkach8467]

bike is sick too

[@Doom_Head621]

Nice

[@Jacksonavenue00]

My dad sold a truck to a hells angels member who was from “out of town” but nearby for work. He paid $9,999 in cash for the truck obviously because spending 10k in cash gets you investigated

[@ajaipurewal669]

2008 crashgate should be a past gas change my mind

[@sheldonsmith521]

Lol, look at that guitar Nolan doesn't play.

[@beanzandlean1323]

love the podcasts

[@the_one_titan3381]

That beginning advertisement made girls and boys alike uncomfortable lmao

[@vlad3k]

perfect go o bed podcast

[@AK-le9ys]

Sick road bike James. Keep up the good work!