Monki Moto Pod

Ever wondered what goes through the mind of a world-class racer when everything is on the line? How do elite athletes make the right decisions at blistering speeds and under immense pressure? In this episode, I’m joined by Bronson Pearce , AMA Flat Track and Supermoto racer and former Team USA representative at the 2023 Supermoto of Nations . We dive into the mindset, preparation, and split-second...

Last year, I found out that my home state, Alaska, has its own road racing series - on a local airstrip that was built in 1943. Known as Tanacross Track, this special race series was made possible in 1987 by the Carter Family and Glen Gillette. Now the torch has been passed on to Thomas Davidson and several others to help run the organization. Known for his technical skill in tuning motorcycles, T...

Designed with YOU in mind, I created this series of questioning for reflection and introspection. You can play along alone, or with friends, or share an anecdote of your life in 2025 with the Monki Moto Pod community via commenting. Enjoy listening to cool guest, Mark Jardiolin, and I chat about our answers to these questions. All commenters will be entered into a drawing for a ~special prize~. Th...

Merry Christmas everyone! Sorry in advance! I had an energy drink prior to recording and definitely had more energy than was required to have a conversation... special thanks to Rat Bastard Energy (not an official sponsor). We're back in the shed, recording with Mark Jardiolin and Joe Caudillo. We're talking supermoto racing plus four hot-takes on motorcycle related topics: Gear, bikes, el...

Tommy (SUHSLOW) is back on the podcast to talk about how he's been healing from a crash that drastically changed his life. Tommy and I have the age old debate about women and men who ride motorcycles at the race track. There are many things that go into negative experiences on track and from what I've heard, some women seem to think it's because they are female. Is that true? Listen to...

Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association's 2025 Race Series second round (CVMA R3) took place at Chuckwalla Raceway on Dec 6 and 7, running counter clockwise and was preceded by Friday practice, which was staffed and run by Apex Assasins. This round, we saw dramatic crashes, close racing and PRs for many in the paddock. I’ve gathered a group of racers to recap their weekend on the podcast. Eva...

I was genuinely caught off guard when a message from a listener hit my inbox recommending a potential guest for the pod — a Massachusetts-based law firm, DiBella Law. From out here in California, it’s not every day the Monki Moto Pod gets attention from the East Coast. When I heard he also has a podcast and interviewed people with motorcycle associations in MA and New Hampshire, I had to investiga...

Thanks SO MUCH for listing to Monki Moto Pod! I want you to enjoy this week with your friends, family, and being mindful of things you're grateful for in this season of your life. Thank you for helping make Monki Moto awesome! Best regards, Tara .................................................................... Thank you to our supporters: Patrons on Patreon! The support means a lot to me an...

When summer rolls around, you can probably find my guest, Lucas Cantarelli, out at sea, searching for blue-fin tuna. It's one of the ocean's most challenging fish to spear, which is why Lucas likes to hunt them so much. He grew up fishing with his dad, both in the USA and Brazil. He later learned to ride with his dad then went racing. In the winter, Lucas is back in the saddle at Chuckwalla Valley...

This is the second time I've been ran into at a track in SoCal. This time I was rear ended in the bowl (T9) at Streets of Willow. Could have been much worse! Here's an update: I'm ok, nothing broken. Bike needs some minor parts. Hospital bill to deal with and some feelings about how my track weekend ended early. While I was crashing, I felt disappointed. I don't know if I'll ge...

Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association's 2025 Race Series second round (CVMA R2) took place at Chuckwalla Raceway on Nov 1 and 2, running counter clockwise and was preceded by Friday practice, which was staffed and run by Apex Assasins. This round, Moto America pros joined after their season completed, some theatrical races, podium finishes, and a few helicopter exits. There were 15 races on...

Life is unpredictable, and for most, that means chaos. The future is uncertain, and it's hard to know exactly what you'll need to make your life easier. For Ian Tam , being ready for anything is a science: Anticipate, Pack, Do. Repeat. From VW Bus "van-life" adventures to prepping for a race weekend, Ian knows how to stay calm and prepare for the road ahead. He kept his family sa...

About two years ago, I got a RMZ250 for dirt riding. I raced it at Glen Helen and learned what a bummer it is to race and have to kick start a bike. So I did what every silly person would do: converted it to a supermoto. I was curious to race, maybe hooligan or supermoto. So when I finally had a weekend available and saw Supermoto Championship in Bakersfield had an event, I signed up immediately!...

Hey all, a racer recap is coming in to a HOT PIT near you (here!) I talk with Lucas Cantarelli, Brian Hull, John Pecson, Evan Lutz, and Chad Lewin to get the racer recap from their perspectives. Each with interesting points about the track and their approach to racing. I ask them all one same question: WOULD YOU RATHER....(_____?) So tune in, share with your friends who like racing, and find out w...

Many deserve penalties. Some penalized deserve forgiveness. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out judgement... I bring back trusted personal defense attorney, Scott Adrian, to discuss the case he outlined in his last Monki Moto Pod episode over a year ago. The verdict = WIN. Other than that particular large case, he's started a new law firm to handle only traffic ticket...

Rochelle tells the story of her amazing solo moto trip to Alaska and I listen in like a grandchild who is promised a handful of candy. Find out how her encounters with a border guard, a Russian man, a pirate, an adopted family, and a saint who saved her from bears made the journey so much better than just a road trip. Each meeting wasn’t just a quirky roadside story — it was a reminder of how the...

Visit Patreon.com/MonkiMoto for the full video. Friends who play together stay together, right? We started riding for different reasons, but have all come to like dirt biking. From street riding to track riding and now dirt bike riding, are we just motorcyclists on a mission to play all day anywhere? I talk with Aaron and Mark to find out how a decade of friendship made it to dirt bike riding. Tha...

Come with us on a 2.5 hour long conversation and story time about: a 2 and a half day road trip to FL, crashing spectacularly, miracles, beating the odds, bike mishaps, and relationship advice. The best versions of Gene Frerichs and Joel Powell come back on Monki Moto Pod! (now Moto America Racers!) The duo are back and have two journeys to share: Daytona and Laguna Seca. How did they go from cras...

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Mark and I join forces for conversation hour with the purpose of talking about motorcycle maintenance. We go on a few (many) tangents covering how TikTok ruined the online experience, people who might have trouble finding the keyhole in a car, and why Alaskans plug their cars in outside. Koko joins us for her debut. Mark's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markjar Mark on Channel 7 News WAY BACK:...

Henry Hovakimian is back for conversation hour (2 hrs)! Listen in to our conversation that covers the unique Porsche-made motorcycle, Henry's one-of-a kind sleeper car, the Ford Focus RS, racing cops on the freeway, and more. When recording, Henry was waiting on his car, a Ford Focus, to come back from his mechanic in the Mid-West. He has since JUST got it back and is happily driving around, d...

It's a dangerous business, going out your door. The first ride onto tarmac, and if you don't keep your traction, there's no knowing where you might be swept... so an old Hobbit might say to someone trying a track day for the first time. Matt LaPaglia is one of the Compact Octane Track Day Org leaders. His long time experience working within the motorcycle industry helped put him in a pace to give...

It's a surprise when a guest who I have never met in person or talked with extensively before coming on the show has so much in common with my own life experiences. So it is no surprise that we talked for two hours! How did this ultra-motivated woman go from aspiring horse trainer to Moto America racer? Tune in for horses, nurse stories, becoming a Moto America racer, and how this incredible w...

Watch this on Patreon.com/monkimoto PART 2 of the 2 part series from the second year podcast with Rich Hua, owner of King's Garage. In this episode, we talk about heritage, Hawaiin tattoos, and identity. Listen in and you will learn something you might not know about Rich's heritage - he's tied to one of the oldest families in the Santa Yenez Valley! Learn the meaning of Rich's rac...

PART 1 of a 2 part (or maybe 3) series from the second year podcast with Rich Hua, owner of King's Garage. We talked about connection, bikes, racing, and how we get to the next part of our lives. Everything happens for a reason, whether apparent to us at the time or not. Learn the meaning of Rich's race livery, about a tattoo on his inner forearm, and more about how the shop came to be. Thank you...