Motorcycles & Misfits

Liza is off riding the mountains of Pakistan again, so it's her turn to pick a favorite from the archives, and it doesn't get much better than Debbie Evans Leavitt. She's a 7 time Taurus World Stunt Award winner, she's in the AMA Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Stunt Hall of Fame. She's got almost 400 movie and TV credits to her name, and was also one of the best trials riders in the world. But for us her most notable job has been that of Trinity on the Ducati in Matrix Revolutions which I believe to be the best motorcycle stunt in the movies ever done. Debbie tells us about her dad that got her into riding when she was six, some of the highs and lows of her career, and her whole family that shares in her love of motorcycles and stunts. Enjoy! https://www.debbieevans.com/ www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

Liza is joined by special co-host Wendy Crockett, who has just returned from a Vintage Rides tour of Nepal. The trip was supposed to be an easy tour with 90% paved roads, but due to weather and earthquakes, plans changed. Heather joins us to share her experience as a rider with little off road experience, and how she met the challenges and came back a more confident rider. If only she could've gotten off road training before the trip, which is exactly what Vintage Rides offers. Alex joins us from France to talk about the Vintage Ride Academy tours they offer, one in France and the other in Wales. 1 day of training followed by 1 or 2 days of exploring the nearby dirt roads is the perfect way to better your riding skills, and prepare yourself for an adventure to one of the over 20 locations Vintage Rides offers. Steve from Be Crash Free in Idaho joins us to talk about the partnership with Vintage Rides that brings us to the big news; Academy USA. That's right! You can now book an off road training class, follow

The One Moto Show in Portland is one of the best motorcycle shows ever, and we can't wait every year for it to come around. With the perfect blend of bikes, music, art and food, you can spend days here and still find some new interesting thing you somehow missed before. And the bikes are a true testament to the love of all things 2 wheeled (and three, four and maybe six). We got some great interviews with bike builders Carey Hart, Don Neely and Doug McMahon, reps from Gates, Kawasaki and Icon, and painter Theresa Contreras. Check it out and enjoy! With Liza, Bagel, Neal and Stumpy John. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

It's that time of year once again for one of our favorite events, the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Re-badged as the Quail MotoFest, this will be year 15 for this concours d'elegance style motorcycle show. With everything from vintage bikes to race bikes, customs, scooters, minibikes, dirtbikes and show winning restorations, you'll find it all at the Quail. Gordon McCall joins us to let us know more about the name change, this year's marque's, what to expect, and of course we spring a game on him to test how well he knows his bikes. Find out more at https://www.peninsula.com/en/signature-events/events/motorcycle/2025/event-overview Next up we are joined by Michael Shabun from Insta360, who is here to tell us about the brand new Insta360 X5 camera. In fact, Insta360 was nice enough to give us an X5 with the motorcycle bundle to give away to a listener. To enter, just send us your story about an incident on your motorcycle that you wish you had filmed, because the story is too great to believe without proof. Send

Evolutionary neuroscientist and acclaimed author Mark Changizi joins us to talk about his new book, Motorcycle Mind, that reveals the science behind why motorcycling feels so exhilarating. From the dynamics of human perception and emotion to the physical symbiosis between rider and machine, Motorcycle Mind uncovers how the ride transforms us into something primal—instinctive, expressive, and alive. We have a fun talk with him about perception and perspective, as well as why we all ride. You can find his book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/motorcycle-mind-mark-changizi/1146978852?ean=9789367953303. Jim gives us a rundown on his latest animal encounters in the desert, the Misfits deliver the news, and our new shirts are in and ready to start shipping! With Liza, Hector, Neil, Scottie, Naked Jim, Steph Yue and Bagel. https://www.changizi.com/ www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZS

We are back from the Misfits Rally, and have more stories to tell. There were animal encounters, friendships forged, mud tackled and tacos consumed. This brings us to talk about moto camping, what must have's to bring, and which bike is the perfect vehicle for moto camping. Liza has a tale from a recent trip to the DMV, and we read listener emails. With Liza, Stumpy John, Steph, Neil, Scottie, Naked Jim, Breaking Away Matt and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

Misfits Rally Vol 3 was a success! We had the most amazing group of people come together for adventure, fun, food, games and campfire stories. We talked to some individuals about their experiences at the rally, interviewed Bill Edgar from ADV Moto Pros and gave away some awards. Give a listen and join us next year! www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

Join us for another rousing episode where we talk about all things motorcycles. Jim shares a story about an amazing military rescue, and then we play a game called Will It Dirt? Next up we share some things we love, talk about how insurance companies are hurting the motorcycle community, and then we read listener emails. With Liza, Stumpy John, Neil, Naked Jim and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

The International Six Days Enduro race is considered the Olympics of dirt biking, and Jeff has completed 33 of them with 11 gold medals, 20 silvers and two bronze. It was his 34th and last year that he was not able to complete it, and being too old was not the reason. So how does this AMA Hall of Famer compete at this top level for decades, setting a record that will most likely never be matched? And after a feat like this, does he slow down? No, he's still racing at 68 in, of all things, ice racing. Jeff joins us to share his stories, his wins, his challenges and to talk about the KDX 200 that was such a big part of his career. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Neil, Scottie, Naked Jim and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventur

What do bowling pins and Italian 2 strokes have to do with Harley Davidson? That would be the HD ownership of Aermacchi and the AMF ownership of Harley Davidson during the 60s and 70s. At this time, HD sold scooters, dirtbikes, minibikes and even a moped alongside the big cruisers they are still known for today. Why did they all go away, and will we ever see the diversification of HD again? But first we start with getting to know young riders Sophia and Arden, Liza plays a game of Moto Mad Libs, and we finish with a race update from John and emails. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Neil, Sophia, Arden and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

Misti Hurst is a masterclass columnist for Motorcycle Mojo Magazine (Canada) and Adventure Bike Rider Magazine (UK), where she has built a long-standing reputation for insightful, in-depth writing on motorcycle technique, travel, and adventure. Over two decades, she has written more than 250 articles, curating a vast body of work that now forms the foundation of her upcoming five-book series, Life in the Fast Lane. The first volume captures her experiences as a California Superbike School (CSS) coach, offering a deep dive into high-performance riding techniques and the lessons learned from training riders worldwide. She was one of the few women to compete professionally in AMA Supersport and Formula Extreme and made history in 2008 as the first female to qualify and race in the 600 Supersport class at Daytona International Raceway. As a pioneer in the sport, Misti has dedicated her career to breaking barriers for women in motorcycling and action sports. She actively mentors and inspires the next generation of

Liza took the beginner riding class and had to unlearn how to ride, and then relearn the basic building blocks of controlling a bike. It's a lot harder as an adult, which is why teaching kids proper riding technique is the best was to go. In fact, Mike has been teaching his daughter Freya to ride, and found it best to get professional instruction, which is how he found Hawk Mazzotta's school. https://www.hawkmazzottamotocamp.com/ Freya shares her experiences riding, Hawk talks about his racing career, and his love for teaching kids and adults of all ages. With Liza, Neil, Scottie, Miss Emma, Freya, Mikey 3 Times, Sophia and Bagel. www.s100.com/ https://adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FB

Spring has sprung, at least it felt like it today with the beautiful weather. Breaking Away Matt joins us to talk about the upcoming Misfits Rally April 3-6. https://breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3. Jim ventured out on some dirt roads on the back side of Big Sur, and shares his ride report. And of course riding on dirt roads can leave your bike dirty, so we are joined by Steve Gay from S100, who makes cleaning products engineered for motorcycles. He shares the history of S100, starting with Doctor Wack, who created the formula to clean his kids dirtbikes. He also talks about how the formula is designed to not be harmful to alloys, rubber, plastic, paint and all the other surfaces typically found on motorcycles. If you'd like to try it yourself, enter our contest to win an S100 cleaning kit. Send us a pic of your dirty bike to Motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com. Next up, we talk about the latest Common Tread video, which deserves and award of some kind. And lastly, Neil talks about a dark subject

Want to go on a motorcycle tour? Then Emma and Cat have got a trip for you. The Dolomites, Tuscany, Pyrenees or the Julian Alps are all going to be good bets for great roads and great food. And to sweeten the pot, a coach from Yamaha Champions Riding School will be on the trip to give you tips and feedback on your riding skills. Keith from YCRS joins us to talk about becoming a better rider, and the skills needed to ride like a champion on these amazing trips. With Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Mycah, Charley, Cat, Brian, Henry, Dima and Bagel. https://ridelikeachampion.com/ https://www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

It's that time of year where we head to Vegas for the AimExpo. This is an industry expo where you can see new bikes, parts, products, manufacturers, organizations and anything else you can think of that is involved in the motorcycle industry. Its a place to network, see old friends, and talk to industry experts all under one roof. We love it especially because of the access to people who can answer all of our questions, and we have a lot of them. Liza talks to Ollie from Oset bikes, an electric trials bike company that makes bikes for every age and size. Emma and Liza talk to John at KTM, and find out what we truly can expect in the future for them, and put to rest the rumors of their demise. Liza talks to Jason at Cometic Gaskets, and finds out what the latest technology in gaskets is and how it works. Phil and Liza talk to Chris at Moto Morini about their latest offerings of bikes, which truly reflect their Italian heritage and design. This is definitely a brand you should be checking out. Jim and Scottie t

So many things to discuss, and so little time. Here's a menu of our topics this week: Naked ride report, free gear for natural disaster survivors, KTM is alive, Ebikes are doomed, Mecum auction is a sign of the recession, 2 strokes are back, choosing the right Evel Knievel outfit, Misfits Rally 2025, Scotty is crazy not crazy and more. Join us for this free form discussion about all things motorcycles. With Liza, Miss Emma, Scotty, Neil and Bagel. https://breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

On this week's motorcycle podcast we get an update from the 2nd Annual Misfits Desert Hare rally in the Mojave. From paint balls in the Adam's apple to broken radiators fun was had by all. Then, Donovan Corbett from Big Sur Motorcycle Adventures, along with Jeromy and Holli, regale us with stories of their motorcycle exploits in Vietnam. We also discuss today's repairs in the Recycle Garage. Featuring Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Naked Jim, Bagel, Scottie, Mikey Three Times, Furosia Freya, Donovan, Joshua, Holli and Jeromy.

The One Motorcycle Show in Portland is one of our favorite events that we attend every year. So when they announced they were heading to Vegas and coinciding with the AimExpo, we were all types of excited. Thor and Tori Drake join us to talk about the past 15 years of One Shows, how the Vegas Show came to be, and what we can expect in the future. Joining them are 4 bike builders from Las Vegas who have taking a big role in bringing the One Show to their city. We can expect the perfect blend of bikes, food, art and music with a touch of Portland and L.A. done Vegas style. Join us Feb 7-8 for this not to miss event. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Thor, Tori, Christian, Mike, Steve and Tara. https://www.the1moto.com/ https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

We are digging into our back log to one of Bagel's favorites. This week we have two special guests, Aaron and Jeanette, who went on another one of the Barfistan trips to Pakistan and share their stories from this epic adventure. We also talk about the Dirtbag Challenge, what we did today, and Bagel's new wheels. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

On this week's motorcycle podcast we start the new year off with a potpourri of topics including a brief visit to Emma's History Hole to discuss the similarities between the Suzuki GS 750 and the Kawasaki Z1. Did Suzuki copy Kawasaki? Also we give reports on our recent holiday rides to Hollister Hills SVRA and other trips. Also, Bagel gets another classic Vespa to add to his remarkable pile of awesomeness in Oregon. Featuring Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Neil and Bagel Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew