Motorcycles & Misfits

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Debbie Matthews, the Godmother of Motocross

Debbie Matthews, widely known as the "Godmother of Women's Motocross," is a pioneering professional motocross racer, advocate, and 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induct

Nov 9
2 h 01 min

A Walk Down Memory Lane

We take a look at some of our earlier episodes and revisit some of our favorite topics. What's the best bike for the zombie apocalypse? What's in your dream garage? What

Nov 2
1 h 21 min

Jerry Burak, the 2 Stroke Guru

Two strokes are amazing little engines with huge output. It's why we chose a 1976 KE100 for our Bonneville build. But to set a world record, you need someone like Jerry B

Oct 26
1 h 56 min

Aaron Pufal and the EV and ADV Cannonballs

Aaron Pufal is the man in the van with the plan. This summer he set a new cannonball record on an electric motorcycle, making it coast to coast in just a smidge over 100

Oct 18
2 h 01 min

Podcast 696: Motorcycles at SEMA

The SEMA show is one of the biggest car shows, but it's really more than that. It's the world's premier trade event for the automotive specialty-equipment and aftermarket

Oct 12
1 h 59 min

Motorcycles at SEMA

The SEMA show is one of the biggest car shows, but it's really more than that. It's the world's premier trade event for the automotive specialty-equipment and aftermarket

Oct 11
1 h 59 min

A Revolution in Pakistan

Liza 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

Oct 5
1 h 42 min

Bonneville Speed Trials Interviews Part 2

Part 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 racer

Sep 28
2 h 16 min

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2026 Interviews Part 1

There 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

Sep 21
1 h 43 min

Can Ai Replace Liza?

We've got a lot to discuss on this one. First up, Neal got a potential Bonneville bike. We will be working on this project all year, so join us on this journey as we disc

Sep 14
2 h 03 min

Emma's History Hole - The Spanish Bikes

The gang is back, and we've got a great topic for you; the Spanish Bikes. Montesa, Ossa and Bultaco to name a few. In the 20th century, Spain had quite an impact on the w

Sep 7
2 h 03 min

Bonneville - Rung What Ya Brung

Liza 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

Aug 31
1 h 48 min

From the Archives - Elspeth Beard

Elspeth 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 jour

Aug 24
1 h 56 min

We're Back!

We 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 E

Aug 17
2 h 03 min

WR3 and VMD 2026

Well, Liza did it. She set a world record with Wendy Crockett. And to celebrate, they ended at AMA Vintage Days for a nice weekend of relaxation and fun with friends. The

Aug 3
1 h 40 min

From the Archives - Land Speed Racers Erin Sills and Stacy B. London

The 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 exp

Aug 1
1 h 56 min

The Gang is (Mostly) Back Together!

On 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

Jul 27
1 h 05 min

From the Archives - Wayne Rainey

Dipping 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 Wayne Rainey. Wayne is a legend in m

Jul 13
1 h 16 min

On The Road with Liza and WR3

Liza 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 whe

Jul 6
1 h 07 min

The Touratech Rally

Time 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 friend

Jun 29
1 h 36 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I go back and forth on liking some bits and people of this podcast and not liking some bits and people of this podcast, but the variety of personalities and topics is what makes for a great Misfits podcast. Some I can relate to, and some I can’t, but overall, that’s what makes this a great podcast for me. I feel welcome and appreciated, and, after all, isn’t that what we all want anyway?!?!

Gebberz723 · May 2023

Where else can you listen to wonderful people sharing wonderful stories about motorcycles? Well, maybe there are some ‘other’ opportunities. But, there’s no other one that can match up with the Misfits. They are us, and the bikes and life we love, sharing in every delightful way. You can learn something every week, about your bike, a bike, yourself, and just being a being. I don’t think I could have navigated the past 3+ years if I hadn’t had the beautiful Misfortune of finding these fine people and tuning in every week. Thank you Misfits for doing what you do and sharing it all!!

Chichester Rules. · May 2023

It is easy to be a loner as a motorcyclist. After all, the majority of time motorcycling is one person, one bike. But the misfits inspire us to use motorcycling to build community. To forge bonds with anyone who has a passing interest in two wheels, and bring those who don’t into the fold. Three years of being a weekly listener has made me a better motorcyclist in more ways than I ever thought - and more engaged in my local community, and that of the misfits. Whether you want to become a better wrencher, rider, planner, or want that inspiration to buy that next bike (d-1, n+1, baby!!), the misfits have consistently done all that and more. If you listen to one motorcycle podcast, this should be it.

Ethanmaier · May 2023

Been listening for years, these folks know what they’re talking about, they’re funny and clockwork consistent in releasing new episodes. *cough, unlike some out in Cleveland, cough*. Everyone brings a unique perspective to the hobby and Miss Emma is a moto mechanic god. If you ride, or even if you don’t and are moto-curious, do yourself a favor and listen. You’ll get hooked or your money back. -DS in PDX

Zorrolens · May 2023

A great show that touches on everything motorcycle - antiques to new models, adventure to cruiser, maintenance to accessories, flat track to BLM. Love the hosts Liza, Bagel, Naked Jim. I just don’t understand why there is a guy on there playing the part of a woman every episode. When I started listening I thought the act was humorous but as I continued listening i quickly realized this act was a constant and it was unwarranted. Additionally he is often crude and bullies other hosts for his own amusement. Not sure why the act is seen as warranted and wish the individual would drop the act so the podcast would be a more pleasant listening experience. My other desire is that they release video recordings. Sometimes they go to events and are talking about things they are seeing while us listening have to use imagination and the episodes loses value and only serves the in-person hosts.

ShopRat ᓚᘏᕐᐷ · Nov 2025

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