Episode 1632: The Creative Stickup w/Richard Eschenroeder, Writer/Producer, Schwinn Varsity

The Creative Stickup

Check out the Schwinn Varsity Trailer here. NSFW. https://vimeo.com/213769266 Summer, 1977. Two teenage boys set out on a bicycle journey in an epic search for freedom, America, and a dumpster full of discarded Porno mags. A little "Stand By Me", a little "Dazed and Confused" and a Whole Lotta Love, writer/producer Richard Eschenroeder has had "Schwinn Varsity" in some stage of development for 15 years. Jen and I caught up with him and got the story behind the project and the passion it took to keep it alive over time and distance. The idea is an homage to the classic film "Easy Rider", and the trailer was made right here in STL. It's a beautiful piece of work. Put the Pedal to the Metal and check it out. Music by Flaming Death Trap.