Monki Moto Pod

Moto America fans, I'm joined by Jason Rodriguez. He completed his first Moto America Race in July 2024 and came on the pod to talk with me about his experiences he had and the amazing people who helped lead him there. He is a current local club expert class racer with plans to race more Moto America races in 2025. He wanted to say thank you to: Brice Prince Kern County Powersports Krissy and...

The universe works in wonderful ways. Tara was terminated today (yesterday as of the pod airing) from the old 9-5 and she is not sad.  Jamie Smith’s Nuggets Cartoon https://www.newsminer.com/features/sundays/nuggets/ “正” is the character in reference to the United States version of counting tallies. Domestic violence and abuse will stop with YOU. Help is available and the first step is hard. Don’...

I'm talking with one of my riding besties about the good old days, how life is going, and how they became a celebrity (we always knew you'd be a celebrity \(T-T)/ Earney talks about his R3, what it was like riding as a new street rider. He highlights some times where he was humbled by the machine and we share our appreciation for the two wheeled love many of us know so well. ADRIAN LAW FIR...

I think most people in the motorcycling culture like to help each other. In fact, there may be a few times when opinions or advice was better left unsaid, even with the best intentions. Did she ask? No. But they told her anyway... Mark and I discuss times that could be considered a "mind your own business" conversation. Some, more recently than others. mark.jardiolin on Instagram monki.m...

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Many of you may know her, as she is a beloved person in the local Los Angeles motorcycle community. Biker Miki joins me today to talk about her two-wheeled journey to the United States from Japan and her current interests in motorcycles. She details what it is like to be not only a female “biker”, but also a smaller rider who has overcome challenges in an industry with a long time history of bikes...

Motorcycles are stereotyped to hurt rather than to heal. The opposite is true, most of the motorcyclists I have known find a moving meditation in the machine. My guest Peter discuses the joys that motorcycling and moving to LA brought to his life. Fried seafood establishments, twisty roads, full sends, and creative endeavors - "even if you're having a bad day, it's hard to be unhappy...

Ever wonder what an Instagram motorcycle influencer's life looks like? Are they any different from us? How did NightfuryR6 go from 0 to 120k followers in a few years? Nightfury gives us the inside baseball on motorcycle influencer thought process and ow he got to the point of doing what he loves with content creation and motorcycles. We discuss some common misconceptions, truths, and motivatio...

Rich Hua is back and he's talking motorcycle maintenance with me today! We delve into his FAFO attitude about fixing motorcycles and the rewarding career he's had with King's Garage. There's even story time about tunnels, cops, and a rubber mask. Call King's Garage anytime to get answers about your machine. 714-590-6072 Thank you Adrian Law Firm for your continued support! 818-...

I'm pleased to introduce you to my guest today, Krissy, one of the owners of The Moving Moto. Based out of Los Angeles, this motorcycle track day hauling company started with humble, but determined roots. From discovering that working on bikes was pretty easy when you have enough time to learning canyon and track riding for her off work days, Krissy details her experiences with motorcycles and...

No failures, no fears... or, that's the approach I found that my guest, Chad Lewin has when it comes to life, business, and his resilient racing career. Join us as we dive into Chad's former Moto America race experiences and find out why he is the fastest realtor in America. With an impressive racing career that includes setting lap records and winning championships, Chad has seamlessly tr...

Life moves pretty fast. My guest Milica challenges us to accept it and move with its flow. Her motorcycle journey started in Michigan and led her to desert races in district 37. We discuss her personal journey with motorcycles as well as topics such as women in motorcycling, desert culture, and expanding life's joy. Connect with Milica on instagram https://www.instagram.com/motomilica/?img_index=1...

I'm joined by Abhi Eswarappa, one of the partners at Iconic Motorbikes, a world-renown bike auction company in Santa Monica, CA. He shares his passion for motorcycles and the profound connection we feel towards these machines. Abhi also discusses how he created Bike-urious.com and collaborated with Iconic Motorbikes to develop it into the thriving company it is today. Find out his trigger answ...

This episode explores how the meaning behind the concept "ride your own ride", and the lessons it can teach us. It empowered me to live intentionally, set healthier boundaries, and find life's fulfillment. Tune in to discover how I stopped living for others and started navigating life on my own terms. Velocity Tape for custom motorcycle graphics velocitytape@gmail.com Adrian Law Firm...

When does a motorcyclist (or any road user for that matter) need a lawyer? Owner of Adrian Law Firm and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, Scott Adrian, lays out the land for us to discover the answer to this question and more! We dive into his moto passion, motorcycle group, LAMR, involvement, and the story behind his firm's name. Learn why he chose law, hear about impactful cases, and get Sco...

For the bike-curious audience who may not know the unlimitless potential motorcycling has for the human condition. I talk about a common question from a Facebook group that I help administrate that surprised me: "Where do I start + how do I get into motorcycling?" Thank you to our sponsor: Velocity Tape! They specialize in motorcycle wraps since 2014. Email: velocitytape@gmail.com https:...

Making a livelihood out of creativity is a dream for most. Mark Jardiolin, owner of Velocity Tape, shares his story of turning his creative passions into a successful motorcycle vinyl wrapping business while also pursuing his love for motorcycles. He's had the opportunity to work with multiple race teams and delivered top of the line motorcycle wraps to customers in the SoCal area. Mark detail...

Owner of King's Garage, Rich Hua, opens up about his racing career in Southern California and what it is like to start motorcycling as a racer in his 40s. He details the menorship he had long the way to help in his racing career with Moto West Grand Prix, CVMA, and WERA. Learn how a motorcycle hobby quickly became more than a hobby and also led to a livelyhood that is now highly valued amoung the...

Welcome back! Thanks everyone who have supported by listening and giving feedback! I have an audio set up OTW so haven't had an opportunity yet to do a proper interview/conversation with a guest. I have something that's been on my mind lately: loss of loved ones and the lessons they leave with us Take a moment to listen and I hope you enjoy Follow @monki.moto on Instagram

I'm Alaska grown, and this is all about how I got to where I am with motorcycles. Since coming to the city, I've met people from the various motorcycle activities I have tried and stayed committed to. I share details about my first sport bike, track experience, parts about my personal life, and my new obsession - dirt bikes! Hope you like it. Connect with me on Instagram @monki.moto

The first episode of Monki POD features myself, yammering about what we're all about - motorcycles and the people who I've met through my journey motorcycling.✨️Follow monki.moto on Instagram