Monki Moto Pod

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...

Thank you so much for listening to season 2 of Monki Moto Pod! It was more than I could hope for and it persists into year 3! When I was a kid, I idolized Smokey the Bear. A large brown bear with a marketing purpose. The United States Parks service used the image of the brown bear to educate the public on wildfire prevention. Each 4th of July, I'd see Smokey (probably a dude in a suit) walking and...

Supermoto Championship Round 2 2026 The Supermoto Championship Round 2 of the 2026 race season took place at Kern Raceway on March 28th, 2026. The weather was perfect, high 70s and mid-low 80s. We raced at night alongside monster trucks. The supermoto event was put on by BP Promotions. I interviewed 6 racers plus myself: John Lyles, Matt Eldridge, Ezra Beaubier, Cassidy Haas, Mark Jardiolin, and N...

How to be a "winner" looks a bit different to everyone, and it can happen to those who put in the work. I talk with Carbon Merrill, Tyler Crozier, and Nathan Gravelle about their season thusfar and how this round added a layer to their successes. CVMA Race results can be viewed on SpeedHive or cvmaracing.com/results/ Check out the video capture by 951 Live, Saturday Races - Sunday Races...

Golden State Championship round 2 took place at Apex Motorsports Park in Perris CA on March 14 and 15.  This series aims to support racers by providing pro-level experiences around the state. This round saw similar attendance to round 1 with over 100 entries and racers from north, central and southern California.  Hawk Mazzotta joins in lieu of John Hopkins (taking care of some business) to talk a...

Mark and I had one hectic week. Between business ownership and day jobs, plus our plumbing needed a major repair we didn't feel ready to race at Golden State Championship. Racing was part of the weekend plan, so I looked elsewhere for the challenge we were hoping for and signed up for SRA GP at Glen Helen Raceway. Big hill surprises, baby bird omelets, and finding our limits were some of the g...

Join us for a conversation hour with Joe Caudillo. We talk about bikes, babes, and traveling through white tunnels in a helicopter. Our surprise guest, Mark Jardiolin, joins us mid-podcast to talk everything from race liveries to Chinese motorcycle movies. This is a fun one! ...................................................... Follow ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@monki.moto⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ...............................

Long awaited guest, Shahin Alvandi is on today and we get into the weeds about working in the motorcycle industry, creating motorcycle content and conversations about #TeamAnn. Shahin is an avid motorcyclist who has worked in the motorcycle industry for over 20 years. His experience on the dealership side helped shape him into the successful networking genius that he is. Now on the OEM side, his p...

CVMA Round 5 took place Feb 13-15 and was quite the chaotic event. Several major crashes and collisions led to several injuries and thankfully no fatalities. I am joined by 5 racers this round. Aiden Hancock, Leonard Guidry, Tiffanie Vo, Bobby Loo, and Neiko Alexander. We talk about the weekend and discuss challenges from this season: bike builds, mental hurdles, jumping out of the comfort zone, c...

Motorcycling is a game of risk management, but for many, the stakes are higher than they realize. With motocross cited as one of the most dangerous sports for children and off-road riding accounting for a staggering number of preventable injuries, the question isn't just how we ride, but how we learn . Studies show that professional coaching can slash injury risk by up to 60%, yet many dirt riders...

!!Racer Recap!! Bronson Pearce joins me to talk about the very first round of what he, Hawk Mazzotta, John Hopkins, and Tyler O'Hara have been preparing. Taking place Jan 31 and Feb 1 at Buttonwillow Kart Track in Bakersfield, CA, this first round saw 155 entries and supported pro and amateur racers. Conner Waite, Tyler Adams, Ulises Weyrauch, Finley Romaine, Owen Ware and Cassidy Haas join me tod...

Hi All, I did my best to report on actual news (yey?). Although I did my best, I wasn’t able to convince Mr Flyer, Dachner’s attorney, to join the podcast conversation. I spoke with Michael Gougis, fellow journalist and motorcycle rider (racer & test rider) to talk the basics about lawsuits and similar cases. I then spoke with Mr Assanti to find out details behind his claims from the Roadracin...

Everyone likes a good movie, for entertainment, excitement, and exposure to new ideas. Several pieces of cinema caught my attention for their portrayal of motorcycle culture and although this podcast only covers three of them, I have a few more in my pocket for another episode. Enjoy a conversation about three iconic motorcycle movies. The Bikeriders (2023) The movie starts in Chicago in 1965, fol...

This round was exciting and eventful for many! Podiums, DNFs, medical responses, personal records, and a fiery crash. I asked several new voices to appear on the show and three said YES. Listen up! Find out why Ka'Von House, John Yarbrough, and Carbon Merrill race motorcycles and how their weekends went at the track. Results from CVMA and more info can be found at CVMAracing.com. ................