Motorcycles & Misfits

The Misfits received an invitation from Honda to come down to their headquarters in S. Cali. So Emma and Liza headed down to LA for a weekend of fun. We got so many great interviews that we are going to split them up into their own mini episodes. This is the first of the series: Our first stop was to the Honda HQ in Torrance, Ca. We headed into the main building to meet Colin Miller, who had invit...

On this podcast, a brief "what we did today", we borrow a shop dog, the garage smells like dead animals, we assign our own DEFCON rankings to crashes and emails. With: Liza, Nak Bagel, Miss Emma, Nekkid Jim, Brandon, and Daniel.

This week on our motorcycle podcast we jump into some interesting trips some of us have taken lately. -Nak went to Portland and only crashed twice. -Liza and Emma road tripped to LA, and apparently Liza may have left some marks on cars. -Jim is out of town, so we take the opportunity to say some nice things about him. -Emma tells us everything she knows about suspension -We give away some Honda sw...

This week on our motorcycle podcast many of the Misfits are away on adventures, but Bagel takes control and summons some more Misfits to join him in the studio (we've got plenty to go around). We talk about what we did today, (brakes, brakes and more brakes), motorcycle news, Brandon's electric Iron Butt attempt, get to know new girl Karelle, Henry is allergic to bees, Craigslist porn pics, and we...

This week on our podcast we throw out some scenarios bikers may encounter, and ask some listeners what they would do. Bike is stolen and you find out where it is? Neighbor sells you a stolen bike? Or how about you loan your bike to a friend who returns it with damage but doesn't offer to pay for repairs? So what would you do? We also catch up with Brandon who makes more discoveries and comparisons...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by 4 guests. That's right, 4 travelers stopped by to experience the Re-Cycle Garage and witness the magic of the podcast. We learn about their stories and experiences, and also we ask them the magic question. We also talk about what has made us happy this week. For some it's a material thing, and for others it's an experience. Either way, this is w...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we play a little game called Guess the Mystery Guest with Wendy Crockett, who recently was the first woman to win the Iron Butt Rally. These riders are extreme nutters, and Wendy is queen of all the bad asses. She rode 13,000 in just 11 days on her FJR1300. She talks about what it takes to stay comfortable on a long ride, and also her plans to take her whole fam...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we find out who got a new bike (it's Naked Jim) and what kind of bike it is (It's a Africa Twin). Liza learns a lesson about chain maintenance, and a question about what to call a group of Royal Enfields is discussed. Our guest this week is Guillermo from Riders Share, a a motorcycle sharing marketplace. Rent a motorcycle or list your own to make money. We talk...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are off to the races. Well, we went to the MotoAmerica races, though we didn't actually watch any of the races.....But we test rode bikes, ran into lots of friends and had a ton of fun. We'll share our experiences on the test rides, which include the Yamaha Niken and a BMW S1000RR. Our guests this week were also there, but they were hanging with the cool kids...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we start the show out with the bad news, and bring it back up all the way to the end. Sadly racer Carlen Dunne has crashed and died while setting a new record at Pikes Peak Hill Climb. This is a huge loss for the world. Also, one of our own was in a freak motorcycle accident, and we send our best wishes to his long recovery. Now lets take it back up. Oh wait, no...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Scotland and Nate of MotoDotMen.com. They have been traveling around the US and Canada on a trip of a lifetime while spreading good cheer, awareness, and a little money for good causes. They show us that you can have an adventure and make the world a little better place all at the same time. We also hear from Liza and Jim who went on another dir...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we catch up on lots of things. Here's the rundown: -Henry got his Moto Guzzi running after rebuilding the engine -Mycah took an advanced riding class from Z2 Trackdays and shares her report -Cat McLeod of Leod Escapes calls in from Italy with a report from the road -Emma brought a unicorn to the garage -Florida Man (need we say more) -Jim gives us a report from...

On this motorcycle podcast, we get down with WRWR founder Hayley Bell. A little update on the Vampire MC rally, and Jill who is shooting a documentary on women motorcyclists. Along with emails and general tomfoolery. with: Liza, Bagel, Hayley, Jill, Emma, Mike, Nak, Jim, Stacie, Brendan. https://womenridersworldrelay.com/

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by the writer, producer, director and star of a new TV pilot called Diaries of Badass Chicks. She's currently raising money through Kickstarter to finish filming the rest of the episodes. There's dirt bikes, mud, muddy women, and a story with a mission to make women's motocross racing a better sport. We also pop Brandon's gas bike cherry, and he ca...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we're joined by listener JJ, who wrote in to tell us his story of escaping death. We thought it was so amazing, we invited him in to tell it in person. And he wouldn't be here to do so if it wasn't for his Spot Satellite GPS he received as a gift from his family. JJ also tells us about his '47 and '42 Harley restoration projects. But first, we talk about what we...

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we hear from Bex, who managed to escape death when a mechanic forgot to tighten some important bolts on her bike. Next up we hear from Bex and Bagel, who give a ride report from the Mods and Rockers ride last week in San Francisco. Then our special guest Cat McLeod of Leod Escapes shares with us tips for moto traveling in Italy. Live to Ride, Ride to Eat is cer...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we head on down to Carmel, CA for the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. This is a not to be missed event, and we go every year to meet cool people, see awesome bikes and get great interviews. We start off with Rob Dingman President and CEO of the AMA, and talk about Malcolm Smith and how the AMA will classify electric bikes in racing events. Then we talk with Jim Card...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are graced with the presence of her holy highness Liza, who was awarded the Friend of the AMA award and won't shut up about it. But first, we'd like to bring you a message from the Motorcycle Safety Council, and remind you kids to always wear your helmets. Kat P. the human lawn dart, gives us a crash report. If there was ever a case of a helmet making the dif...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Tyler Risk, who has an amazing story of recovery after a crash. She rides a Can Am and loves it so much, she bought two! We also hear about what got fixed today (a Harley) and what didn't (a KTM). Jim and Liza give their ride report from their search for the perfect dirt road. Then it's time for another Emma's History Hole. That's right friends,...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we find Liza alone at the garage with 2 broken Harleys. Listen to find out if she was any help at all. Spring has sprung and there's been some awesome riding happening. The kind of rides that find you taking the long way home because you and your bike are in the groove. Bagel gives a report on a group ride in N. Cali, Nak, Liza and Anna give a report on the Moto...

This week on our motorcycle podcast, the scooterists take over. Many of the Misfits were out doing Misfit things, so Bagel took the opportunity to talk about all things scooters and try to convince you that maybe they're a lot cooler than you think. With Bagel, Jesse, Brandon, Naked Jim and Henry. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to...

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza shares stories from her illegal dirt biking trip in the Santa Cruz mountains. Then we here from our guest, moto journalist Gabe Ets, Hokin. Have you ever thought that these journalists have it made in the shade, getting all the free stuff and going on amazing moto journeys? Well, that's partly true. Gabe shares stories from the road and behind the pen. We a...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Shea and his fiancee Amanda. Shea got a crazy idea to set a speed record by building his own electric streamliner. How hard could it be? Well, apparently not too hard for Shea, because he's doing it. This thing will be fast. Maybe 300 mph fast. He's going to be testing it out this year to see what it can do, but in the meantime you can follow hi...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share stories from our Moto Food Tour, which was a huge success and lots of fun. Liza also added a real biker shit moment to her list. Then we hear from Nak, who's bike got knocked over and he got rewarded in a surprising way. Next up, we do a couple rounds of Ask Miss Emma live, and see how helpful she really is. We find out why Bagel's new scoot is actually...

This week on our motorcycle podcast: -Liza is back from the UK with updates on her weekend at the Women Riders World Relay kick off events. -Rose from the Dames Don't Care Motorcycle Collective shares some stories about some of their events. -Kat gives us an update on her promotion at Zero, and tells us why she thinks the new Zero SR/F is the best bike on the road. -Jim talks about his dirt biking...