Monki Moto Pod

CVMA expert racer 93, Evan Lutz, is back on the podcast - this time, telling us how he went from cars to motorcycle racing. Turns out, he does more than just power sports in an unconventional way. His business First Team IT came about due to his interest in computer technology as well as seeing ways to make systems run more efficiently with the customer in mind.

We talk about the mindset of an entrepreneur and a racer—always seeking...

What would happen if a philosopher trades his bookshelf for a bike? In this episode, we sit down with the mind behind Corridors of Knowledge on YouTube—Wendel, a deep thinker ready to go full throttle into the world of motorcycles. As a new rider, he comes with a curiosity that opens doors to some interesting conversation and some things I hadn't considered. Plus, we play the motorcycle term guessing game! Tune in!

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Guess who’s back and in black?The night rider on the black R6 returns—helmet on, and I’m joining him. Check out Patreon.com/monkimoto to watch the episode. 

Since his last visit, he’s become an associate for the brand, Sinner, a creative collective where community, connection, and purpose come first. He shares how he’s grown from simply creating cool content to embracing a deeper role: a contributor with real responsibilities...

We didn't film content for this episode so please enjoy the imagery and video clips that give this episode a bit more context.

What does it take to believe you can do it all? She lives by her motto: Go fast, take chances, repeat. Fearless, Bridgette LeBer, talks with me today about her journey into motorcycle racing. With her eyes on racing the Isle of Man TT, she started the long, physically and mentally challenging road to ac...

On this episode, art imitates life imitating art imitating life! ....or something like that... It is really cool to be sharing stories on Monki Moto Pod.

Motorcycle journalism captures the spirit of street riding, racing, building, and everything in between—across print, digital, film, and photography. On this episode of the Monki Moto Pod, I’m joined by Michael Gougis: investigative journalist, professor, and seasoned motorsports w...

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Mark and I answer the age old question:  Does size really matter?, while addressing what constitutes an “upgrade”. 

Between R3s, scraping walls, and falling over when stopping, small girlies get the short end of the motorcycle stick - unless they decide to take better advice. The argument, “get a bigger bike to upgrade” is dated. Bikes are now more than ever, purpose made, and better technology is being...

Her life was saved for a reason. Michelle Corotan has always amazed me with her mental strength after surviving a brain aneurysm. What could have been her last day in this world changed her for the better of herself, and positively impacted others. She filmed Down to the Wire with Scott Murphy, an independent film maker, about her experience going through the surgery and recovery. 

She hopes to spread awareness for persons who suff...

Joe Caudillo and I talk about his technical skills in painting with an airbrush, the Honda CBR, guns, games and dreams.

Listen to the entire episode ad-free by going to Patreon.com/MonkiMoto or subscribing on Spotify. In the extended part of the episode we talk about artistic abilities, Joe interviews me on a few questions, and we talk DEEP into the dream world. 

Tune TF in. Reflect. Create!

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Mark (my favorite person) joins me today to talk about MEAT (and mainly test the video recording in the studio).

We talk about his experiences with Texas-style smoked brisket - making it, eating it, serving people with meals - all of it. Then we get into the reason he loves food and is an intuitive chef. He talks about how his grandmother taught him cooking techniques and how his father smoked pig Filipino-style, Lechon, for family ...

I was curious to look into the life of a young female mini moto racer. So I invited a local young racer, Finley, and her father, Ray to Monki Moto Pod studio to talk about their life supporting Finley race motorcycles.

Finley has impressed me since I met her. She is well spoken for her age and considers building her own skill while being a courteous racer to others at the track. Ray has been through his own racing experiences an...

Brian Murray joins me today ON VIDEO! Check out the video on my Patreon. I had a few tech hiccups but I'm learning each time.

Since starting SoCal Supermoto 15 years ago, Brian has crafted - through trial and error - a school that many want to keep coming back to. It is one of the most well-known motorcycle coaching schools in the Southern CA area and is world renown. Listen in to find out how Brian created this keystone part of th...

I have Rich Hua, one of my favorite people to have conversations about anything with, back in Monki Moto Pod studio (it's kinda cute now). He is a knowledgeable person with many, MANY stories that come to his shop via a motorcycle.

In fact, I once came to the shop and - perhaps coincidentally - bought a FZ07 from him. We tell the story of that FZ07, how it passed from owner to owner, revolving around the shop, and of Andy Palmer's ...

If you have never seen an R1 speed out of turn 16 going down the front straight at Chuckwalla, you are just in the wrong place. If you haven't seen Justin Gibbs ripping a wheelie out of T16 and fly down the front straight off of pure drive, you might have blinked.

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Gibbs, also known as racer #646, to explore his journey into the world of motorcycle road racing. What started as hesitation and an...

One year ago, I launched Monki Moto Pod with a mic, a mission, and a whole lot of curiosity. In this special anniversary episode, I reflect on how the podcast has grown, what it’s taught me, and the unexpected life shifts that shaped its path — including career changes, personal loss, and the quiet moments that redefined what success means to me.

I’m also filming for the very first time 😭, and sharing what’s ahead for the pod, the ...

Ever wondered why they say tunnel vision is fatal? It is—if it’s all you focus on. Most people have 180 degrees of vision, but what if you only had 20?

My guest, Henry, has a condition called Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a disorder that causes progressive vision loss. He rides a Victory and a Honda ST1300 as his daily commuter through Los Angeles traffic. He tells us tips on how to be a more aware rider, how he navigates his visual im...

It’s time for another CVMA race recap! This time, round 6 was action packed! We talk life lessons learned from dramatic crashing, racing after 4 months away, and people showing up for each other once again. It was a challenging time for many racers but also an enjoyable few days for others. 

Join Evan, Lucas, Joe, Ellie, and Justin in conversation with me regarding their race weekend experiences.

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Today, we're talking about motorcycle suspension: how it works and how to look for ways to improve on it. I brought Bobby Loo to Monki Moto Pod to talk about his experiences running his suspension business, Motorrev Suspension Tuning. He tells the story of how he became a specialist mechanic and why he loves what he does.

His experience on tarmac lends to his expertise dialing suspension for street and track riders. Hit him ...

This podcast wouldn't be what it is today without the help of audio master, Peter. He has decided it is time to move on and picked up his Honda Monkey from my home and hit the road.

From discovery of the beautiful Angeles National Forest and High Desert, to the bustle of participating in film and historic strikes, Peter has uncovered a depth of his person that wouldn't be possible without his choice to come to LA.

He came to...