Motorcycles & Misfits

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...

This week on our motorcycle podcast, another Sunday chit chat. We talk about what we did at the garage. Some brief talk about the 1st MotoGP race of the season in Qatar. Morgan talks about the 4 known electric motorcycle companies and their offerings. And we rattle off a couple of emails. With: Emma, Naked Jim, Bagel, Henry and Nak. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to www.motorcycles...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring to your episode 300, which is a place we never imagined we'd be. So thanks to everyone who's been with us on the whole ride. No guest tonight, so we just shoot the shit and talk about what we've been doing. This may include urban dirt biking, a fez, the polishing rabbit hole, break dancing and the usual name calling. We also get a lesson from Emma about...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are feeling the love, and giving it back. We've got some great guests who are all helping make the world a better place. First up we have Matt, a firefighter from NY who's mc club, the Florian Knights, are raising money for the first responders who lost their homes in the California wildfires. https://www.floriansknights.com/ Then we have Paige and Brian Boum...

On this motorcycle podcast: A lively garage chat. A brief recap of our visit to Icon Motorsports, Liza get recognized, New Horizons for Emma, an AMA minute update, What We Did Today, and listener emails. with: Liza, Morgan, Zee Traveler, Bagel, Emma, Charley, Mycah, Nak, Jim and Mike.

This week on our motorcycle podcast we head up to Portland, OR for the 10th anniversary of the One Motorcycle Show. They know how to put on a great event, with motorcycles, mini bike races, vendors, bands, art, food and beer trucks all in an industrial building that use to be a pickle factory. We have such a good time running into old friends and making new friends there. And we can always count o...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we don't have any big topics, so we just shoot the shit. We talk about some new riders who came in for help with their bikes, and Emma shares a story about a Grom on her lift. Jim and Liza talk about setting up a proper moto garage for a friend in S. Dakota, and then we give Matt Barlow a call. He tells us about his dirt biking trip to S. Utah that ended in him...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a lot to talk about, so here's the rundown: -Liza went to Sturgis and ate fried meat things -The naked ride was successful, but someone's clothes didn't make it into the transport truck -Jim and Liza did a test run for the upcoming Moto Food Tour, and also tried out an awesome new app called Traverous. -Austin from Twistedroad.com calls in with an update...

Podcast 294: The usual garage talk Liza is away and the crew shoot the shit on a rainy day. We start wrapping up on Gavin's bike, start unraveling the heart of Henry's Guzzi, try to sort out who is Zee's mystery passenger, and rattle off some emails. With: Henry, Scott, Nak, Bagel, Emma and Zee.

This week on our motorcycle podcast we're joined by Surj and Fish from CityBike Magazine. Surj had a low speed crash last year that has proved to be a test of his patience and will. He is finally able to walk again, but riding is still not possible. He shares his story of how he's dealt with a long and frustrating healing process. We also hear from Zee, who's back to fill us in on her recovery as...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we dive right into our 4 days of fun over the New Year weekend. Minibikes, a gimp mask, teeter totters and dirt bikes make for a good time. Then we hear from our friend Cat McLeod of Leod Escapes, who shares some great travel advice and reasons why you should go ride in Italy. Then we hear from Nak who has been making more improvements to his Ninja 650. This tim...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we recount our day of mini bike hooliganism. Damn these things are fun. We also discuss our upcoming moto challenges and goals, play a game with Emma, read listener emails, eat some dang good pretzels and open up some packages. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Jordan, Henry and Brandon. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits...