The Motorcycles and Misfits Podcast is how we share our passion for all things two-wheeled. We ride street, dirt, ADV, track, touring, vintage and scooters, and we wrench, ride, race and attend events year round. We share our stories and interviews every week from the Re-Cycle Garage in sunny Santa Cruz, Ca.
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Misfits For Jesus hosts a weekly radio program where we talk about Jesus, church, ministry, motorcycles, life and everything in between. Sometimes serious, mostly humorous, join us as we delve into the abundant life God has planned for all of us. We are also a church with services every Saturday night. Our Pastors are far from traditional when they deliver the message to us from the Word of God. Misfits For Jesus is a church of various people from different denominational, social, economic a ...
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Podcast 578: The Bikeriders w/Norman Reedus and Jeff Millburn
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We bring to you this special episode dedicated to the new film the Bikeriders. It tells a fictional story inspired by the 1967 photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon, depicting the lives of the Outlaws MC, a motorcycle club founded in McCook, Illinois. The film stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Norman …
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We still haven't quite recovered from our jet lag, so here's one from the vaults. Back in 2016 we met this crazy British woman named Emma, who knew more about motorcycles than anyone else. With some smooth gin and promises of fame, we lured her into our trap to join the podcast, and the rest is history. Enjoy!www.motorcyclesandmisfits.commotorcycle…
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Podcast 577: From the Vaults: Stuntman Gary Davis
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What do Evel Knievel, Captain America, Kenny Roberts and the Terminator have in common? In 2018 Emma, Michael and myself scored an interview with Gary Davis, the coolest guy you’ve probably never heard of. Gary was inducted into the AMA hall of fame for his career as a racer, daredevil and stuntman.In 1969 he raced alongside greats like Kenny Rober…
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Podcast 576: From the Vaults: Emma's First Time
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Here's another one from the vaults. Way back in 2016 we first met Emma at the Jameson Classic Motorcycle Museum, and it wasn't long before we lured her into our trap. She's been with us ever since, and the world is a better place for it. Join us for this ride down memory lane.With Liza, Zach, Bagel, Adrian, Nak, Douglas, Emma, Naked Jim, Kat and Ch…
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Podcast 575: From the Vaults: Norman Reedus
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Liza and John are out of the country, so we decided to pull some of our favorite show out of the vaults, starting with Norman Reedus. This was a fun show to do, and we still get new listeners from Ride With Norman Reedus. Enjoy!www.motorcyclesandmisfits.commotorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits…
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Podcast 574: 8 Pistons and 8 Gears: Do We Care?
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This week on our show we have listeners Ed and Dave joining us from the middle of their cross country tour. They spent the weekend with the Misfits, riding through the redwoods and wrenching on bikes, and also had fun on the kiddie rides at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. We introduce a new segment called Do We Care, where we introduce some recent motorc…
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Podcast 573: Alex Zurcher of Vintage Rides
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This week on our podcast we are joined by the founder of Vintage Rides motorcycle tours, Alex Zurcher. He first started riding while seeking adventure in India, and fell in love not just with the Royal Enfield, but with exploring cultures found off the beaten path. He soon realized he wanted to share all of the authentic experiences he discovered, …
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Thanks for being a supporter on Patreon. Enjoy this bonus episode where we talk all about clutches.By Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz
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Podcast 572: Raindrops Keep Falling at the Quail
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we head down to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, and everyone came away with damp knickers. Normally it would be from the amazing array of beautiful bikes, but this year it was the rain that got our undies wet. That still didn't stop us from having a good time and getting one good interview before the rain went si…
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Podcast 571: Crashes, Rashes and Awards
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about our recent crashes, rashes and awards, and why it was all worth it. Another Tesla killed a biker while in self drive mode. Who's to blame? And how do we get this to stop? Let's discuss. We catch up on our backlog of listener emails (well, almost) so keep them coming. Let us know what adventures you …
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Podcast 570: The Misfits Rally ReCap
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we share stories from our 2nd annual Motorcycles & Misfits/Breaking Away Adventures Rally. We had a great group of people attend, and supported dirt, adv and street riding out of our beautiful Hollister Hills SVRA campground. Games were played, drinks were shared, and skills were learned in this event that feels …
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Podcast 569: What's So Special About a Police Bike?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast Emma does a History Hole on police bikes. Did you know that Berkeley, CA was the first city with a fleet of police bikes in 1911? She shares many cool facts about these specialty bikes, including what makes them so special. This leads us in to a conversation about other working bikes, and what bikes would make a …
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Podcast 568: Vintage Rides Peruvian Adventure w/Wendy Crockett
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This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza has returned from Peru with stories to tell, and Wendy Crockett joins us to confirm Liza's stories aren't all made up.Vintage Rides is a French company that has been curating moto trips around the world, and have figured out the right combination of perfect roads and authentic experiences off the bike. Liza …
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Podcast 567: More Visitors From the Great White North and Other Adventures
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On today's awesome motorcycle podcast we get a visit from Canadian Conner who regales us with his story of cross country travel on a KLR. Naked Jim found a new desert location to ride and Doug updates us on the garage goings on from today. Featuring Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Bagel, Stumpy John and Todd.breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-2www.…
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Podcast 566: LIttle Fauss, Jake's Finds and Yukon Gold
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On this week's motorcycle podcast, with Liza gone, things are a little random. Jake 2.0 discusses his new find, Miss Emma brings the news and we have surprise visitors from the Great White North. Featuring: Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Stumpy John, Craigzilla, Bagel and guests Jessica and Darcy.breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-2www.vintageride…
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Podcast 565: Moin Khan In The House!
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This week on our motorcycle podcast our favorite Pakistani sexy mofo is here, none other than Moin Khan himself. Besides our upcoming Stumpistan trip (now combined with Chickistan, so we're calling it Chumpistan), Moin is first leading a new tour in Vietnam next month. In addition to adding Vietnam to his list, he lead his first tour of Tanzania la…
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This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza has returned from LA, and has stories of her adventures on a mobility scooter in Disneyland. In addition, she visited the Bike Shed and the Petersen Museum, where she spotted a weird looking bike called a Münch. This gives Emma the perfect opportunity to do a History Hole on Münch Motorcycles, as well as oth…
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Podcast 563: Best Investments in Accessories For Your Bike
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This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza is going through a change in life, and has some ideas of what direction to go. Now are they good ideas? That remains to be determined. Let us know what you think. In the meantime, we play some new games; the Ninja game, and the highest priced/lowest price game. Play along and see how well you do. Lastly, we …
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Podcast 562: So You Want More Power?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about ways to get more power out of your bike. You can start with the basics, like air filter, exhaust and remapping. Then you can move on to big bore kits, superchargers, cams and lifters. And don't forget about race fuel and fuel additives. How well do all these things work? And the bigger question; are…
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Podcast 561: Pushing Miles with Wendy Crockett and Ian McPhee
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about the goings on in the garage, as well as an update on legislation concerning e-bikes. Next up we are joined by Wendy and Ian, who wrote a book on their record setting long distance ride. The description for the book is "The inspiring true story of a 100,000-mile motorcycle world record attempt where …
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Podcast 560: What Bike Is Most In Need of a Factory Upgrade?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Stumpy John, who has had two different recent adventure rides that left him assessing his life's choices. But thankfully he bounces back well, and is joined by Josh to tell the tales of their trip to the Misfits Desert Hare. Another choice John needs to make is which bike's should he sell, and what s…
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Podcast 559: What's the Best Bike For A Tuscan Tour?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we dive back into last week's conversation about adding color to brake fluid while flushing the lines. This has been quite controversial, and the same debate has been had by every car and motorcycle forum out there. Liza did some extensive research and shares her findings from the web. Cat McLeod is here and he's…
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Podcast 558: That's Cool, But Is It Cool Cool?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some things we think are cool. The group takes a vote after each presentation and decides if it's just cool, or if everyone agrees that it's cool cool. Then we ask the question; what came first, gasoline or the gasoline engine? The answer is not that simple, and more interesting than you thought. Next up…
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Podcast 557: Mindblowing Geometry and Physics of Braking
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we jump right into listener emails, and the conversations that come from them. First up, do modern sport bikes brake better than a vintage bike or a cruiser? It's hard to believe but the answer is no. We get into the physics and geometry that explains why bikes may be safer, but the stopping distance has not impr…
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about the following:The Dakar Rally so farBagel's new purchaseWho can find the best deal for $1500Being an aging biker and dealing with shifting comfort levels while also recognizing that it effects your identity as a riderBikes we regret owningListener emailsWith Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Ray Ray, Sc…
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BROWN BAG: Spiritual vertigo.... what is that?
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Podcast 555: Live to Ride, Ride to Eat Seabugs
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we find out why Emma is the best tool in the shop. She quickly identifies nagging unsolved issues on bikes with ease, plus we don't have to share our shrimp with her. Jim's got renewed spark for his Honda Ascot Flat Tracker project, and we discuss the best way to approach it for him. Meanwhile Liza spent the day …
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BROWN BAG: Let's get rid of some of that excess weight in '24.
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Podcast 554: Misfits New Years Eve Jamboree
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Happy New Years from the Misfits! This being our final show of 2023, we decided to invite listeners to join us via Zoom for our recording, and hear what they have to say. We talk about what bike is next on the list to buy, what's the next riding destination, and what everyone considers the golden era of motorcycles. The 90's sportbike era, the 1920…
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BROWN BAG: Do you allow others to see your flaws, cracks, weaknesses?
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BROWN BAG: Thank you Lord for coming into our mess!
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Podcast 553: What Do You Want From a Smart Helmet?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring to you our pre-holiday ramblings. Here's what we talk about:-Liza, and Jim had a perfect ride while bike swapping and comparing three similar but different sport touring bikes. -Trips, trips trips! Are you ready to take a trip next year? We talk about the trips we have planned and where we want to go in …
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BROWN BAG: Where will you pitch your tent? Part 2
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BROWN BAG: Where will you pitch your tent? Part 1
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Matthew Biberman, who is the author of a brand new children's book called Fixing Santa's Cycle. Did you know that Santa rides a motorcycle? All this time people thought they were hearing reindeer hoofs when it was actually the sweet exhaust sounds from his Vincent. Matthew is the son of bike buil…
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Podcast 551: Santa Cruz Is Changing The World
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What does Zero Motorcycles, Onewheel, surfing, flying taxis, Crossfit, the Trident missile, lunar landing, zero emission busses, skateboard culture and cell phone cameras have in common? They all came out of Santa Cruz. That's right, our sleepy little beach town has had a hand in changing the world of transportation and technology for decades, and …
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Podcast 550: Yamaha Niken - An Amazing Abomination
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This week on our motorcycle podcast it's time to talk about the Yamaha Niken. Everyone's had a chance to try it, and everyone is impressed. Set aside the freak show imagery with it's double front wheels, and what you have left is an extremely capable sport touring bike, which is equally comfortable in rough twisty roads as it is doing 100mph freewa…
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Podcast 549: Around the World with Bridget McCutchen
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by new world record holder Bridget McCutchen. She is officially the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. Completing her journey just shy of her 23rd birthday, she relied on her Kawasaki Versys 300 and the motorcycle community at large to help her complete her journey. Of cour…
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Podcast 548: Dirt/Dual Sport/Enduro/ADV What's the Difference?
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This week on our motorcycle podcast we are getting dirty. Well, talking about dirt bikes. Specifically, what's the difference between all the types of off road bikes? And how do you define ambiguous bikes like the Tenere 700?Liza introduces a new game to the group called about Santa Cruz street names. Play along!Honda and Lambretta have both announ…
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