Motorcycles & Misfits
von Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz
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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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- Debbie Matthews, the Godmother of Motocross · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 700Debbie Matthews has dedicated her life to advancing the world of motorcycling, particularly championing greater opportunities for women riders and racers.
- A Walk Down Memory Lane · 1 Std. 21 Min. · Folge 699We take a look at some of our earlier episodes and revisit some of our favorite topics.
- Jerry Burak, the 2 Stroke Guru · 1 Std. 56 Min. · Folge 698Jerry Burak shares with us some of the special sauce on tuning an engine, as well as some of his stories from his career with icons like Burt Munro, Rollie Free and Malcolm Smith…
- Aaron Pufal and the EV and ADV Cannonballs · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 697Aaron Pufal joins us to talk about setting a new cross country world record on an electric motorcycle, as well as organizing the ADV Cannonball rally.
- Motorcycles at SEMA · 1 Std. 59 Min. · Folge 696Motorcycles are coming to SEMA this year. Tom Gattuso joins us to tell us what new things we can expect.
- A Revolution in Pakistan · 1 Std. 42 Min. · Folge 695Liza is back from Pakistan, and has some interesting stories about how societal norms are changing, and allowing for more women riders. She also made an Ebay purchase she has no…
- Bonneville Speed Trials Interviews Part 2 · 2 Std. 16 Min. · Folge 694Part 2 of our Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials interviews. If you haven’t listened to part 1, I recommend checking it out. Our first two interviews are both with racers on…
- Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2026 Interviews Part 1 · 1 Std. 43 Min. · Folge 693There are only a few places on this planet where you can go as fast as you can and try set a land speed record, and the Bonneville Salt Flats is the most iconic of those places…
- Can Ai Replace Liza? · 2 Std. 3 Min. · Folge 692John asks Ai what would be a good topic to discuss on a motorcycle podcast, and we see if it can do a better job than Liza.
- Emma's History Hole - The Spanish Bikes · 2 Std. 3 Min. · Folge 691Join us for another Emma's History Hole on Spanish Bikes. Montesa, Ossa and Bultaco to name a few.
- Bonneville - Rung What Ya Brung · 1 Std. 48 Min. · Folge 690Liza and Neal are fresh back from Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, and they have big ideas. They want to rally the Misfits to build and race a bike next year, so what bike…
- From the Archives - Elspeth Beard · 1 Std. 56 Min. · Folge 689Elspeth Beard has become a household name in the motorcycle world, but it hasn’t always been that way. Back in 1982 she headed off on her around the world motorcycle journey…
- We're Back! · 2 Std. 3 Min. · Folge 688We are back in the studio for a new podcast, and it feels good. Liza is back from her world record ride, and reports on her time at Sturgis Bike Week. Emma is back from Europe…
- From the Archives - Land Speed Racers Erin Sills and Stacy B. London · 1 Std. 56 Min. · Folge 687The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials will be Aug 23rd to 27th this year, and we will be there. Back in 2019 we had the opportunity to interview Erin Sills about her experience…
- The Gang is (Mostly) Back Together! · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Folge 685On this week's motorcycle podcast we get a ride report from Scottie's epic journey around California. We check in on upcoming events and rallies. Since it's her last week being…
- From the Archives - Wayne Rainey · 1 Std. 16 Min. · Folge 684Dipping into the archives for another one of our favorites, and this is a big one. Back in 2018 we got to sit down with the legendary MotoGP Champion Wayne Rainey.
- On The Road with Liza and WR3 · 1 Std. 7 Min. · Folge 683Liza and Wendy are on the road setting a world record, so Liza calls in while riding. She gives an update on their trip so far, where they are, where they've been and where they…
- The Touratech Rally · 1 Std. 36 Min. · Folge 682Time for another new episode! This one is coming all the way from the Touratech Rally in Plain, Washington, where Liza and Wendy spent the weekend running into old friends and…
- From the Archives - Craig Vetter · 1 Std. 31 Min. · Folge 681We are going back into the archives to replay some of our favorite episodes, and this one is special. AMA Hall of Famer Craig Vetter joins us in the garage for a live interview.
- Isle of Man TT and the Tour of Awesome Women · 1 Std. 48 Min. · Folge 680Liza is back from the TT and has stories to tell. From leading the Legacy Lap on a 1953 Norton Meteor, being an extra in the Channing Tatum film about the TT, and the Tour of…
- From the Archives - Yuri Barrigan · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 679Time to dip into the archives for another favorite past episode. Yuri Barrigan made his mark on the racing world when he set off to the Isle of Man Manx race with his two 400cc…
- From the Archives - Carolynn Sells · 1 Std. 12 Min. · Folge 678Carolynn Sells is the only woman to win a solo race on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, an achievement that earned her a Guinness World Record. In 2009 she won the…
- Getting Schooled w/Pacific Motorcycle Training · 2 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 677Craig and Chris from Pacific Motorcycle Training join us to see if the Misfits know their stuff. We are put through a knowledge test on advanced riding techniques, thus proving…
- Back to the Industry with Michael Uhlarik · 1 Std. 59 Min. · Folge 676Michael Uhlarik joins us again to talk about the state of the motorcycle industry, how the Chinese brands are going to fit, and fills us in on what really happened at Damon…
- Fight Me/Ali Oops · 2 Std. 8 Min. · Folge 675In this rousing episode, we start with a segment called Fight Me! The Misfits take turns making declarative statements, and then challenge everyone to fight them if they…
- The 2026 One Motorcycle Show · 1 Std. 59 Min. · Folge 674The One Motorcycle Show is the best show in the world. There, I said it. And I truly believe that, which is why you will find me there every year, absorbing the vibe and…
- The Motorcycle Industry Is In Trouble · 2 Std. 3 Min. · Folge 673We are back from the Misfits Rally and have stories to tell. We had an amazing time, and want to thank everyone who attended and made it so much fun. Motorcycle industry veteran…
- The Misfits Rally Extravaganza · 1 Std. 55 Min. · Folge 672The Misfits Rally is in the bag, and oh what a fun time we had. There were street rides, ADV rides, dirtbiking, a food tour, games and more. But the best part about the rally is…
- Suzuki's Biggest Flop, The Gladius · 1 Std. 50 Min. · Folge 671Is the Suzuki Gladius a good bike? Yes. Then why did it fail so big? It was the next version of an already popular bike, the SV650. Known for being great performance at a great…
- True Confessions · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 670It's Easter Sunday and New Bike Season! We welcome podcast newbie Yosemite Bill, and share our confessions about things motorcycle. Clothing Optional Jim solved his tailgate…
- Tell Me Whyeee Miss Emma! · 1 Std. 58 Min. · Folge 669Welcome to another rousing episode, where you get to learn all about things you didn't think you needed to know. Liza is back from her trip picking up her new bike which is not a…
- The Honda Rebel is Cool, No Really · 1 Std. 52 Min. · Folge 668Some call it a girl bike, some call it a beginner bike, and some call it a tacky Harley wannabe. But the Honda Rebel has withstood the test of time, with many of the original…
- More People Should Re-Cycle · 1 Std. 55 Min. · Folge 667The world would be a better place if everyone Re-Cycled. I'm not talking about cans and cardboard and stuff, I'm talking about our very own Re-Cycle Garage. A free to all, one…
- Technology Too Soon · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 666The NR750 was an amazing bike at the time, but at a whopping $60k in 1992, it would never be a commercial success. So what other bikes were ahead of their time? And what bikes…
- Harley Davidson is Giving Us Blue Balls · 1 Std. 54 Min. · Folge 665Are you ready to go on an adventure with Cat & Emma? Well here's your chance. The popular Misfits trips are back with Leod Escapes, and there's even a new trip planned. Can and…
- Best Tailgate Bike · 1 Std. 51 Min. · Folge 664On today's show podcast newbies Clothing Optional Jim and UK Janet are both seeking the perfect bike for the back of their respective vans. Janet visits from the UK and shares…
- Cheese on Your Helmet · 2 Std. 0 Min. · Folge 467Lots to talk about on this week's episode. -The new t-shirt is available for ordering https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop -The Misfits Rally is April 16-19…
- Bitch in a Ditch · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 466The girls have taken over, and John is the only guy brave enough to stay for the podcast. Wendy, Jo and the Kerry's came to town for a fun weekend of riding the PCH, dirtbiking…
- Naked Bike, Ride · 2 Std. 7 Min. · Folge 465Liza is back from England, where she spent time at the Ace Cafe, as well as the Triumph Factory. It was here that she got to hang with some of the engineers who design the…
- Retro Episode w/Mike Corbin · 1 Std. 31 Min. · Folge 464We are dipping into our back catalog this week, with another of our favorites from way back. In 2015 we went to the Corbin factory in Hollister, set up a mobile studio in the R&D…
- Podcast 659: Delete That · 1 Std. 59 Min. · Folge 463We had a beautiful sunny day in the garage, with lots of projects going on. Funnily enough, there were two people with the opposite problems with their clutch, that had the same…
- Podcast 658: AimExpo '26 · 2 Std. 21 Min. · Folge 462The AimExpo in Anaheim was the place to be this week, and the Misfits were there. We saw old friends, new tech, and lots of bikes. We managed to get some really cool interviews…
- Podcast 657:Retro episode It's All in the Design w/Darrin Caddes · 1 Std. 27 Min. · Folge 461Darrin Caddes may not be a name you know, but you know his work. Darrin is a designer who has worked for many companies, most recently Plantronics. But it’s his time with BMW and…
- When Tech Goes Too Far · 2 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 460At what point does new technology go too far? Many of the new features on bikes, such as the adaptive LED Matrix headlight on the new Tracer GT, are there for safety but they…
- Podcast 655: Why Do Men Farkle? · 2 Std. 0 Min. · Folge 459So many things to talk about, so here's the highlights: -Cycle World's Top Bike list of 2025 is wrong and we've got something to say about it -Why do men spend so much money on…
- Podcast 654: Replay: History Hole Heaven · 1 Std. 38 Min. · Folge 458We've got a great episode for you, bringing 4 History Holes together into one show. We start with the story of Zeppo Marx and the Marman motorcycle, then we talk about the true…
- Podcast 653: L.A. to Barstow to Vegas aka Charley's Blown Bearing · 2 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 457The LA-Barstow-to-Vegas (LAB2V) is a famous, long-running annual two-day dual-sport motorcycle event that covers over 400 miles of mostly off-road desert terrain between Los…
- Podcast 652: Shrimp Burns and Board Track Racing w/Billy Choi · 1 Std. 58 Min. · Folge 456Albert “Shrimp” Burns rose from a teenage mechanic in Oakland to become one of the most feared and beloved racers of the 1910s. Competing on the dangerous wooden motordromes…
- Podcast 651: Fast Way Round w/Ryan F9 · 1 Std. 57 Min. · Folge 45516 days and 23 hrs. This is how long it takes to ride around the world, and Ryan has the film to prove it. Departing from the classic Fortnine style videos, Ryan and his team set…
