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.

Episode List

Podcast 669: Tell Me Whyeee Miss Emma!

Mar 30th, 2026 2:57 AM

Welcome 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 Tracer, or is it? Hmmmm. Either way, it's a sweet triple that purrs like a kitten. This brings up some questions, like why is the gas gauge designed for maximum anxiety? And why aren't there more sweet triples on the road? In fact, this whole episode is basically Emma answering questions about all sorts of things, and continuing to wow us with her knowledge. Is there anything she doesn't know? With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop www.leodescapes.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026

Podcast 668: The Honda Rebel is Cool, No Really

Mar 23rd, 2026 4:20 AM

Some 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 250's still rolling in motorcycle schools around the world. The Rebel has given access to riding to countless people, and with the modern versions, even more will get their start on a Honda. The Rebel has earned it's stripes and has become an icon in the motorcycle world, and with it's largest model the Rebel 1100, will continue to be a part of the Honda family for a long time. Like the Rebel, D30 armor has been a game changer in the industry. We tell you about the origins, uses, and how to tell what kind you may have in your gear. With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop www.leodescapes.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026

Podcast 667: More People Should Re-Cycle

Mar 16th, 2026 3:53 AM

The 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 day a week, community driven co-op garage space where anyone can work on their bike, get some free gear, grab a cold drink and a chair and swap stories. Why aren't there more like this? Fear of being sued? Not wanting people in your stuff? Don't have the time to commit? All good reasons, and maybe this isn't for everyone. But if some people were willing to forgo the risk, and give back to the world, wouldn't this be a better place? We share our stories from the garage, the risks and the rewards, and hope that someone will join us in our mission to support the motorcycle community. Also, Wendy joins us to defend her beloved FJR from last week's beating. With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma, Nak, Stumpy John, Wendy and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop www.leodescapes.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026

Podcast 666: Technology Too Soon

Mar 9th, 2026 3:50 AM

The 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 introduced technology too soon? We discuss this, but first John and Jim give a ride report on Jawbone Canyon, John gives the news, and Liza talks about her new purchase and what the decision making process was like. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop www.leodescapes.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026

Podcast 665: Harley Davidson is Giving Us Blue Balls

Mar 2nd, 2026 4:30 AM

Are 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 Emma give us the low down on everything you can expect if you choose to join them. Harley Davidson has teased out a concept bike that is sexy as all get out, but will we see it hit the showrooms? Or is this just more teasing from HD? We've been here before with the race only XG750R, and even the training school only X 350RA. Tell us what you think about this bike. With Liza, Jo, Neal, Miss Emma, Cat and Bagel. https://www.leodescapes.com/ https://adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026 www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

Get this podcast on your phone, Free

Create Your Podcast In Minutes

  • Full-featured podcast site
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth
  • Comprehensive podcast stats
  • Distribute to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more
  • Make money with your podcast
Get Started
It is Free