Monki Moto Pod

We're joined today by the man who taught our friend Aaron how to ride a motorcycle. He has many hours on his seat, traveling long distances for the thrill and the destination on his Suzuki Hayabusa. Tom tells stories from his travels, detailing his trip to Alaska, getting pulled over for passing 8 semi trucks, and more. He gives us some insight about doing an iron butt style ride and what you...

Thank you all for listening to Monki Moto Pod over the years. I have decided (though I didn't want to) that I will not be making CVMA racer recap podcasts this season. It takes me much more time to create, coordinate, and usually edit last minute (a late night for me) for a timely release post race weekend. It is not going to be feasible for me moving forward, considering other things I have p...

Our guest today is a contemporary showman, an online icon, a SoCal motorcycle scene staple, and an MX legend in the making. Much like Valentino Rossi or Joey Dunlop, his moniker isn't on his birth certificate. He earned his name in Travis Pastrana's BMX camp one summer and turned it into a personal brand. We're going to dive into the madness, the milestones, and the method behind Offic...

Bronson Pearce @bronsonpearce32 joins me today to talk about SUPERMOTO! Listen to his first episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7po4itbfiSiCeBgtGhkwOk He is champion for both the 2026 North American Supermoto Shootout and the AMA National Supermoto. While his race year racing American Flat Track didn't quite go as planned, he was able to race and collect points in the AMA Nationals and North Ame...

Hi All, We are back! I am rejuvenated after taking a summer break for myself. I had to catch up on commitments I made to others and take some time to go explore the mountains on vacation. Mark and I talk about what we did and banter about motorcycles for a bit. A new episode with a guest who trick rides and has a BIG personality is on next week. Tune in and thank you so much for listening to Monki...

Hi All, I'm working quite a bit in September plus going on a vacation. I didn't have time to sit down with enough people to have consistent content for now. Monki Moto Pod will resume in the fall. I have a few guests I'm excited to share and some more lined up. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you very soon. Bye~

It's the end of summer with Mark Jardiolin and the ghost from the back yard. Listen in as we chat about statistics of MotoGP, how E-Motos could reshape or expand the way we use and enjoy motorcycles, and the tales of the 405 Fwy. Monki Moto Pod (I) will be taking a break for the rest of summer (Astronomical Summer). I will be taking a vacation and working several gigs during the rest of Sept....

Would a person with less vision be able to ride a motorcycle better? Henry, who has Retinitis Pigmentosa, talks about how his condition changes the way he approaches motorcycles. Retinitis Pigmentosa is an inherited genetic eye disorder that affects the light-sensitive cells in the retina causing them to break down slowly over time, leading to progressive vision loss. We talk about riding with lim...

Rich Hua joins us again for some talk-story, as the Hawaiians say. We discuss balance, bike nights, our concepts of family, a village, and how we met. Rich plays a mini game with us at the end and there is an extended part of this episode coming Thursday. Check in on Patreon because there is a video of him on the bike! Thanks for listening. Monki Moto Pod Summer was short, but ending soon. We will...

The final 2026 round of the Golden State Championship took place at Sonoma Raceway, July 25 and 26th. This round was attended by racers from all over SoCal and CA neighboring states. Supermoto racing is hard to find on the west coast and this series aims to provide a professional supermoto experience to racers. Tyler O'hara hosted this round and put on a great event. Unfortunately, he was not...

Kicking off Monki Moto Pod Summer with Aaron, a great friend, accomplished motorcyclist, and survivor of "I almost died" situations. Aaron gives us the history of how he got on a bike, started canyon riding, and entertains us with anecdotes about his moto past.

Sometimes, a shift happens and one's identity comes into question. The motorcycle industry can put pressure on people to tie their identity to the motorcycle, which can affect people in different ways when they want to take a break or step away from the activity of riding or racing. Milica Jokanovic joins me to talk about how identity, perception of self, and the never ending road that we moto...

YEEE YEEE YEEE I'm back (to yapping) from being sick, thankfully! I've got Mark here on Monki Moto Pod SUMMER and today's topic is Moto GP. We cover this season of Moto GP and some of the exciting updates being made for the next season. Listen up, leave a comment, and share it with someone who likes motorcycles. Use code MONKIMOTO for a discount at SoCal Supermoto School! socalsupermot...

WATCH THIS ON PATREON.COM/MONKIMOTO Monki Moto Pod Summer is here. Everyone is pretty busy and I have been focusing on working my business and helping customers get what they need in time for their events. It's put my schedule behind on a bunch of things, the podcast being one of them. This summer, I'll be creating content that is easier for me to capture, but just as fun to talk about. I...

Listen to part one from last week where Mike talks about how he got started on bikes and how his friendships with his moto crew enriched his life. In this episode, Mike talks about how joining his first race tested him in ways he did not expect. Listen ad-free, all in one plus bonus content on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto . Sign up for free or pledge to contribute to help me create more content.

Part 1 of 2 - Mike Gorospe and Mark Jardiolin In this episode, we talk about how they met (oddly), became quick buds, and have somehow spent their lives alongside each other while still making a life for themselves as individuals. If you want to listen to this episode in full, go to Patreon.com/MonkiMoto and subscribe (it can be free). If you feel like supporting a little more, subscribe as a patr...

Golden State Championship round 3 took place from June 5th to June 7th in Redding CA, at a track facility located just behind the Redding airport. The Shasta Supermoto Club and Shasta Kart Klub run events here for club members and there is an MX track, Stillwater MX, and a drag strip, Redding Drag Strip. Hawk Mazzotta hosted this event and put in quite a bit of work to make it happen. With city an...

Every rider knows setbacks are part of the journey, but few personify resilience like today’s guest. Known to the community as Bucky Sacrilege, he’s here to talk about his passion for teaching riders to be safer and smarter on two wheels. But we’re also diving into the grit behind the gear—how Bucky overcame major injuries and personal setbacks with a raw philosophy: adapt or die . We're talki...

MMP Radio show is on! And it is just me! Hope you enjoy this short episode. Thanks for listening <3 Listen ad free on Patreon.com/monkimoto!

It's time to pull up your pants and sit your butt down, this interview with Adam Cramer and TJ will educate and entertain you. Adam Cramer has raced side cars for over a decade and brings his monkey, TJ to the podcast to talk about how they both met, got into racing, and take us on some wild tangents! If you're interested in racing side cars, reach out to him cycleadam@hotmail.com ……………………...

Rich Hua is back... for burgers? Motorcycle collision repair, business advice(???), and timing - all discussed here on Monki Moto Pod! ……………………………………………………………………….. Find Monki Moto Pod on podcast streaming platforms and my website. Here are some links: Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio Ad free: ⁠Patreon.com/monkimoto⁠ ...................Follow on ⁠Patreon.com/MonkiMoto..................⁠ Ad free...

Everyone likes a good movie, for entertainment, excitement, and exposure to new ideas. Several MORE pieces of cinema caught my attention for their portrayal of motorcycle culture - particularly, in different decades and countries. Although this podcast only covers three more movies, I have even more in my pocket for another episode. Listen to Part 1 ……………………………………………………………………….. Watch links Superc...

Go to Patreon.com/monkimoto for ad free content! The CVMA 2025-2026 season finished with round 7 on April 24, 25, and 26. Many of the racers who have been on the podcast took home trophies and some with championships. Overall, this year was a test for many, with major crashes mid year for a few and bikes not working how they should. Excitement from PRs and close races were captured on YouTube with...

Cassidy Haas joins me for a full episode to school me on the essence of flat track racing and how he got into the sport. Growing up, he'd see dirt track racing as an inspiration - later in life, sending it fully into the corners and the community. Listen up to find out how this dream became a reality. Follow Cassidy @57_haas_racing ...................Follow on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto...............

Kira Knebel joins me to talk about some of the back story behind her 2025 MotoAmerica Championship with the BTR Class. Her simple desire to ride on the street turned into a calculated passion for learning on the racetrack. She eventually made it to MotoAmerica with Royal Enfield: Build Train Race program. In this conversation we talk about what it looks like to race at the American pro level, how...