Motorcycle Vagabond Show

Ep66: A High Mileage BMW & a Ride to Alaska w/ Liz Funke Nov 12, 2022

On her trip to Alaska, Liz had quite the adventure along with a pretty epic breakdown! She shares her story to hopefully inspire women to get out and travel for themselves along with all of the benefits of solo travel in general.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Liz Funke.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!

Ep65: Solo Woman Rider to Motherhood w/ Charli Gamber Nov 12, 2022

Charli chats about her life as a solo woman rider and what her life will look like as she moves into motherhood in this episode.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Charli Gamber.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep64: Throttle Gals Magazine and Industry Talk w/ Doni Muzzy Nov 12, 2022

Doni is one of the head chicks in charge for Throttle Gals Magazine and she joins me to chat about working in the motorcycle industry as a female. Her driving passion is to teach women to be independent by being able to understand and possibly work on their own machines. She also rides and wrenches on her old, custom bike that her and her father built together.

Her magazine, where you can sign up! https://throttlegals.com/

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Doni Muzzy.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep63: Just a Woman Who's Always Loved Motorcycles w/ Sue Blackenship Nov 12, 2022

Motorcycles have always been a part of Sue's life but they're even more prominent now that she's retired and her house is empty. While many podcasts are with famous travelers who've done things that are hard to imagine for most people, Sue brings us a modest story of a woman who just loves to ride that's relatable.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sue Blackenship.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep62: Motorcycle Trailer Touring w/ Dave Mackie Nov 12, 2022

Dave has traveled the lower 48 states while pulling a Leisure Lite trailer with his motorcycle. Pulling a trailer with a motorcycle is a controversial topic but that doesn't stop Dave from living his best life.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dave Mackie.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep61: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Kitty Patterson Nov 12, 2022

Kitty is a host in Illinois and she's been hosting since the 80s, but only recently with Bunk-a-Biker. As an outgoing individual, she explains how she would find weary travelers before social media existed.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kitty Patterson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep60: Small Motorcycle Touring via Backroads w/ GinaMarie Nov 12, 2022

GinaMarie loves her Yamaha TW200 and she's been around the US on it. She shares why she loves small bikes, how she makes it work, and some adventure stories.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and GinaMarie Austin-Bray.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep59: Motorcycles, Hope, Recovery, Love, and More Motorcycles w/ Paul and Andrea Nov 12, 2022

Paul and Andrea share how motorcycles not only helped them through dark times while struggling with Lyme disease and brain tumors, but how they met because of them. Moto Guzzis, sidecar racing, and inspiration abounds!

Commentators: Zee Traveler, Paul Koehler, and Andrea Blake.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep58: A First Season Bunk-a-Biker Host w/ Kimberlea Spicer Nov 12, 2022

Kimberlea recently signed up to host with Bunk-a-Biker and she seems to have loved the few guests that have come her way thus far!

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kimberlea Spicer.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep57: Camping in the '70s and '80s Compared to Now w/ Tim Patnode Nov 12, 2022

Tim reminiscences about his well spent youth in the 70s and 80s of motorcycle traveling and camping with simple bikes, minimal gear, and “he said turn up there” directions.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Tim Patnode.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep56: LDR, Old Bikes, & Photography w/ Jeff Westgard Nov 12, 2022

Jeff has been an avid member of Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds for 5 years and he's got his system down to a T, which he teaches us about. He also rides old motorcycles, off road, and is a big guy who long distance tours on a 2014 Honda CB500x. Oh, and he often rides more miles than I do per year even though he works a full time job. (I hate you, Jeff. <3)

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jeff Westgard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep55: Riding the Trans Euro Trail with Cheap Gear and Small Bikes w/ Hugo Ma-u Nov 12, 2022

Hugo is a young rider from France who set off with a friend to ride the TET on small dirt bikes with cheap gear because that's all they could afford. They broke down, a lot, and experienced the amazing way the world will take care of you so long as you keep a good attitude and put in effort. It changed his life and he shares that with us on this episode.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Hugo Ma-u.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep54: The Motorcycle Vagabond Rally and Community Experience w/ James Sterling Nov 12, 2022

I met James in 2020 at the first Motorcycle Vagabond Rally and we share the stories we created together there on this episode. He rode up on an overloaded Suzuki V-strom with a mission to ask the community in person about his upcoming 6 month ride. He didn't like the answers that he got but he listened to us anyway and had a wonderful ride.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and James Sterling.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep53: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Jenn Prothero (Host/Guest) Nov 12, 2022

Jenn has been both a guest, around 4 times, and a host, around 10 times, with the Bunk-a-Biker network. She shares her thoughts from both sides of the fence.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jenn Prothero.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep52: Traveling on a Sportsbike w/ Jeff Tyler Nov 12, 2022

Jeff brings us his stories of his first travel to another state on his sports bike, how he loaded gear, and educates Zee on the seating position for certain sports bikes vs others.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jeff Tyler.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep51: The Twonie Project w/ Michael and Angela Greer Nov 10, 2022

“Two people. Two motorcycles. Doing good $2 at a time.” Michael and Angela have been preparing for retirement and living on the road full time for many years. They've done all of the research, have made their spreadsheets to compare data, and have made their purchases. They'll be setting off in March 2023 to ride the world, where their goal is to volunteer at and raise money for orphanages in under developed countries along the way.

Their website: https://twonieproject.com/

Commentators: Zee Traveler, Michael Greer, and Angela Greer.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep50: Gettin' Ready for Some Vagabond Time w/ Atlas the Dog and Willie Nelson Nov 10, 2022

Willie talks about how he brings his 'lil bestie Atlas on long distance rides and his plans for future vagabond time. He also talks about his experiences at Bunk-a-Biker events, as a host, and as a guest.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Willie Nelson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language. (This one definitely does!)

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep49: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles – Patrick Du Tremble Nov 10, 2022

Patrick has been on the road for around 6 months and shares what he's learned so far in his journey. He has taken a unique plan to visit countries that don't require paperwork so he doesn't have to live by a schedule on his once in a lifetime journey.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Patrick Du Tremble.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep48: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Maloni Iverson Nov 08, 2022

Maloni is a host in north central Montana and she is on the show to regale us with her stories of the guests she's had, who are often on their way to Glacier National Park and/or Alaska.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Maloni Iverson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep47: About Women's MCs w/ Sam Schoolfield Nov 08, 2022

Sam sat with us to share why being a part of the Hellcats MC means so much to her and how much she considers her club mates to be her family. Her experience shows that there are good clubs out there that are just trying to support community.

How to contact Sam: https://linktr.ee/samschoolfield?ltsid=ff2d23f0-b13c-401b-8f90-64b7d41b98fc

Where to find more women's MCs and groups: https://womenridersnow.com/national-and-regional-riding-clubs/

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sam Schoolfield.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep46: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Kara Losik near Yellowstone National Park Nov 08, 2022

Kara shares with us about her numerous Bunk-a-Biker guests on her and her husband's ranchette in Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. She seems to find joy and is excited for all of the travelers she's been able to host this year (and one last year before the season ended).

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kara Losik (and her husband in the background).
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep45: The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge w/ Dawn and Steve Davis Nov 07, 2022

Dawn and Steve are the 3rd married couple to complete the Hoka Hey motorcycle challenge together and they come on the show to tell their inspiring story of how they found themselves on this massive cross country ride. The Hoka Hey is a 10,000 mile endurance ride that is done with paper instructions, no GPS, on American brand motorcycle, and sleeping by the bike every night is mandatory. Is this something you would find fun?

Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dawn Davis, and Steve Davis.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep44: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Guest Hannah Frigon & Advice on How to Use BaB Too Nov 07, 2022

Hannah shares with us what it was like using Bunk-a-Biker as a new rider. It was only a few months from her buying her first bike to when she set off on a cross country trip to attend a friend's wedding. Bunk-a-Biker helped her connect with experienced riders and learn more about the community she is now a part of.

(Note from Zee: THIS is the episode to listen to if you want to learn how to utilize Bunk-a-Biker properly as a guest.)

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Hannah Frigon.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep43: Fly & Ride to SE Asia/South America w/ Dustin Evans Nov 07, 2022

Dustin and Zee talk about what it's like to be on the road for years and the benefits/cons of flying to a place to either rent or buy a motorcycle versus taking your own.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dustin Evans.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep42: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Host Frank Kadel Near Joshua Tree National Park Nov 07, 2022

Frank joins the show to talk about his experiences as a host in southern California, right outside of Joshua Tree National Park.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Frank Kadel.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep41: When Age Takes You to 3 Wheels w/ Dave and Ellie Sims Nov 06, 2022

Dave and Ellie share with us how they're still able to travel at the age of 70 and 71 in this show. They each have 100,000+ miles of their own on a couple Can-am Spyders over the last 6 years.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dave Sims, and Ellie Sims.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see their pictures!

2022 Re-intro! Nov 02, 2022

Welcome back to the show! New episodes will be batched dropped soon and I'll hopefully get around to making episodes more often from now on. Hope y'all enjoy!

Email: zeemototraveler@gmail.com or motorcyclevagabondshow@gmail.com

Ep40: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles- Sage Morgan Jul 10, 2021

From starting out backpacking through SE Asia and ending up in the last year in the Philippines with a small motorcycle and a dog, Sage shares her amazing story of how she's continued her journey on the road. She's full of amazing spiritual advice and awe-inspiring stories abound. How she's made money on the road to keep going, the amazing families who have taken her in as one of their own, and what money really means to her now. It is a long story and there will hopefully be more to come from her in the future.

Check it out but be prepared for the long pauses and distractions because I'm too lazy to edit the show. ;)

Ep39: Adventuring by Motorcycle for a PhD with Jase Wragg Jun 15, 2021

Jase Wragg is getting a PhD centered around adventuring by motorcycle, but it's about more than you think. We talk about the personal development that comes with the challenges of adventuring and the depth of relationship one gets with their bike, and the world as a whole, from the saddle of motorcycle.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Willie Jase Wragg.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep38: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Willie Sarg Jun 01, 2021

Willie shares his love of Bunk-a-Biker and stories with us on this episode.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Willie Sarg.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep37: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Ron Grossman (Guest) May 15, 2021

More Bunk-a-Biker stories!

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Ron Grossman.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep36: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Jena Carver (guest and host) May 01, 2021

Ep35: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Matthew Pink Re-visit Apr 15, 2021

Ep34: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ James Murphy (Guest) Apr 01, 2021

James was a prolific BaB guest for a season while he traveled the country with his motorcycle and trailer.

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and James Murphy.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep33: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Nate Allen Mar 15, 2021

Ep32: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Wayne Roller (Host) Mar 01, 2021

Wayne is a fairly new host in Eastern TN for Bunk-a-Biker but has had such a wonderful time! He shares his stories and enthusiasm for the BaB community in this episode, which makes it a fun listen!

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Wayne Roller.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!

Ep31: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Janell and Stuart Clarke Feb 15, 2021

Janell and Stuart have been all over the world on their motorcycles with their dogs! They share many great stories of the road but also talk about the challenges they've faced with the dogs, how they started up their business, and where they're headed in the future. As always, please let me know how you like the show!

Their travel website: www.thepacktrack.com
Their travel Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepacktrack
Their motorcycle dog carrier: www.pillionpooch.com
Their YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Yf7bRlSHRE
Where they ask you to donate: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/

Commentators: Zee Traveler, Janell Clarke, and Stuart Clarke.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep30: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Sean Foley and His Cabin Feb 01, 2021

Sean Foley is a staple of the Bunk-a-Biker world and he shares with us his stories. He even has a purposefully built cabin for people to stay with him! Check out this show and I would love feedback on this particular segment.

Contact Sean: www.facebook.com/sean.foley.9026

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sean Foley.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Bonus Ep1: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Jerden Hunley - Dealing with Issues Jan 17, 2021

Jerden Hunley shares with us how he dealt with issues among his guests while they had an extended stay at his house. He is passionate about emotional well-being and supporting his fellow motorcycle riders so he even created a group for it on Facebook! This episode hit home with me and I think it's important to share it with as many people as possible.

Ep29: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Carmel Rubin Jan 15, 2021

"It's not an adventure until the bike is on a boat!" Carmel Rubin, aka Thin Line Ride, shares with us her many years of change from a corporate life to a motorcycle adventurer down to the core. She shares some of her ups and some of her downs, the times people have helped her, and even a bit about how she's become sponsored. Check it out and let me know what you think of the content!

https://thinlineride.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ThinLineRide

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Carmel Rubin.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep28: Bunk-a-Biker Stories w/ Chris Smith (Guest) Jan 01, 2021

On the first published episode of Bunk-a-Biker Stories, Chris Smith of Moto Photo Adventures shares about his experiences as as a guest on BaB through the southeast US and Mexico. He's had wonderful hospitality from people on the road and can't wait to use it on his next ride!

Chris & Cami Photography, LLC;
Youtube: www.youtube.com/chrissmithmotophotoadventures
Photography FB: www.facebook.com/chrisandcami
Moto Photo Adventures FB: www.facebook.com/motophotoadventures
Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisandcami
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisncami
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrisncami
Email 1: chris@chrisandcami.com
Email 2: chrisandcami87@gmail.com
Photography website: www.chrisandcami.com
843-324-8900

You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.

Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Chris Smith.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep27: Camping and Riding 2-up in the Dirt with Mike Stephenson Aug 13, 2020

How do you combine riding motorcycles off-road, camping, and taking your wife? Mike has a solution that has worked for him and his wife for decades. They are able to balance comfort with being able to ride and camp as they travel together.

Ep26: Forging Documents in Central/South America with Andrea Aug 06, 2020

Sometimes your documents get lost or stolen when you're in another country so Andrea shares her story about her sketchy solution to when it happened to her. This is NOT legal advice, recommended, or advisable in any way. You have been warned.

Ep25: Monkey Chronicles 1 - Morocco with Dean and Karen Jul 30, 2020

The first story brought to you from the crazy participants of the Monkey Run by The Adventurists. Dean and Karen rode across Morocco in 2019 on the beastly 50cc Chinese monkey bikes. They tell the story of their break downs, cultural learnings, cost, and the amazing people they met along the way.

Ep24: Motorcycle Camping with Bears with Mike Stephenson Jul 23, 2020

If you're going to camp in bear territory on your motorcycle, it's a smart idea to make sure neither you nor your bike get attacked because of improper food storage. Mike shares about the Ursack and how he can carry it on his bike for food storage along with stories of his encounters with bears.

Ep23: Ride for Rhinos with Alex Jackson Jul 16, 2020

Alex is on the show with us today to talk not only about riding in South Africa and what that's like, but also for an amazing conservation project called Ride for Rhinos. He's been riding in South Africa since the 90s and working with animals while he was there almost as long.

Ep22: Zee's Updates about the Show, Rally, Bunk-a-Biker, Etc Jul 09, 2020

Today's show is just a short update with some changes to the show, about the upcoming Motorcycle Vagabond Rally, Bunk-a-Biker, Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds, and my personal stuff. If you have feedback, advice, want to be a guest, or want to co-host, please contact me! Info is on the links below:

Ep21: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Matthew Pink Jul 02, 2020

In this episode, Zee talks to a one month old vagabond who is setting off to attempt the moto traveler life again after an unsuccessful run one year ago. Matthew Pink brings to light some of the things many of us would've said had someone embarrassingly recorded it for us.

Ep20: Mental Struggles After a Wreck with Bruce O'Blenis Jun 25, 2020

With the dulcet sounds of Chuck's Classic Cycles in the background, Bruce and I discuss his three wrecks and why the last one has been harder for him to overcome. This show is about the mental battle that happens after wrecking one's motorcycle and not about the physical side of it.

Ep19: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Fox Valentine Jun 11, 2020

A British vagabond of 5 years, Fox Valentine has worked and traveled through Europe with his trusty stead and a "mothership" (an RV). He's working towards downsizing over the next year to begin an around ride with just his motorcycle and trusty tent. He tells a wonderful story of how he left conventional life behind in the UK to set out on his personal journey of growth and how he enjoys most of his time in Croatia.

Ep18: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Don Redman Jun 04, 2020

A man who lives in a skoolie and rides dual sports - Don shares his years of experience maintaining a career, stealth camping, and traveling in a converted school bus on this episode. Don is rich with life's experiences and brings light to yet another way to live on the road.

Ep17: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Wobbly Cat May 28, 2020

After 5 years of planning to leave the hustle of a 9-5 office job to start a perpetual road trip with his wife - this Canadian shares his story about how the road started for him 4 years ago. From an RV and motorcycle to now just himself, an old tent, and his bike, Wobbly has great advice and experience to share how someone in their 40s can sell everything and start a whole new life.

Ep16: Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles - Mike Huber May 21, 2020

Mike Huber, from Augusta, Maine is a remote project manager who has focused his life around travel and has managed to work while doing so in 5 different continents. In his former life, he was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. This high intensity lifestyle prepared him for his current life as a moto vagabond. May 20th will mark his 3 year anniversary of embracing fulfillment and adventure on his BMW GS1200 and he has no intention of returning to a “normal life”. Mike is currently based in Sedona, Arizona. Happy 3rd vagabond anniversary Mike!

Ep15: Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000 Miles Stories May 14, 2020

Many riders consider riding 1000 miles in 24 hours or less to obtain bragging rights with an Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000 certificate. On this show Dakota and Zee share their stories and tips on how to prepare and survive the ride. https://www.ironbutt.org/ Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.

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Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep15

Ep14: Veterans on Motorcycles with AJ May 07, 2020

Many veterans end up considering a motorcycle vagabond life once they figure out that stationary life doesn't satisfy them. AJ is a medically retired veteran who shares how he maintains a nomadic life while still maintaining his VA medications and benefits on this episode.

Ep13: Short People Dirt Riding with Kris Fant Apr 30, 2020

Being short doesn't mean you can't ride dirt bikes off-road! Kris Fant tells us how she overcomes being 5'2" with a 27" inseam while riding tall bikes. We also discuss other dirt-riding related stuff so make sure to check out this awesome episode! Commentators: Zee Traveler,Dakota Howad, and Kris Fant. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language. Kris' Stuff Instagram: @freespiritpixie YouTube: For the Love of Knobs Women ADV Riders https://womenadvriders.com/ @womenadvriders Mounting a Tall Bike https://youtu.be/j46Zzm9Lm0Y (my way) https://youtu.be/PDgsSsoFoZc (Kandi's way) https://youtu.be/_ylw0qaz6uA (Rolling Side Mount) Loose Surfaces https://youtu.be/Ma31QivEuT8 Training: ADV Woman https://advwoman.com/ https://www.dcdirtcamp.com/ Kris www.womenADVriders.com 425-652-6775

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Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep13

Ep12: Custom Assembled Motorcycle Toolkits Apr 23, 2020

As mechanically inclined riders, we have tossed together a hodge-podge of tools that we carry to care for our motorcycles and we share what that is on this show! Dakota keeps a kit for off-road riding while Zee carries all that and the kitchen sink for long-term on the road maintenance/repairs. It may even help you build your own custom kit. So please come listen to us play with our tools! (we like when you do that) Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep11: Part 2 - Chain, Shaft, and Belt Edumacation Apr 16, 2020

After Bob hung up for real life stuff (which we don't seem to have), we covered more about the 3 types of drive motorcycles have. More educational crap includes what chain numbers (like 520x112) mean, explanations about which drive is best for which style of riding, lubing/cleaning routines, how to adjust them, and more that I can't remember at this point of writing the show notes. Commentators: Zee Travelr and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language. Zee's Link Mentions: Sprocket Center - https://sprocketcenter.com/off-road-sprockets/suzuki/dr-350-90-93/off-road-sprocket-kit-performance-steel-sprocket-set-with-your-choice-of-premium-chain-suzuki-dr-350-90-93.html Lube comparison video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPYdcbcAe0

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Ep11: Part 1 - Chain Maintenance with Bob Marshall Apr 09, 2020

Have you ever wondered about the difference between a $17 chain and a $300 chain? In this show, our good friend Bob Marshall, of American Road Runner the book and audio show, comes to share stories of his experiences with chains during his cross-country chopper riding. Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Haward, and Bob Marshall Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language. Bob's Stuff: Website - https://americanroadrunnerthebook.com/ Podcast - https://americanroadrunner.podbean.com/ Chain brand - http://www.tsubaki-rider.com/en/omega

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Ep10: Road Philosophy #2 - Route Planning Apr 02, 2020

The second most common question a motorcycle vagabond gets is; how do you plan your routes? In this episode, Dakota and Zee both share how they plan their rides, what they do for finding somewhere to sleep, and how they adapt to the never-ending changes that happen while traveling. Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.

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Ep9: Motorcycle Comfort Mods Mar 26, 2020

It's time to make your motorcycle fit you, so what do you do? Spend money on modifications that increase your comfort, of course! In this episode we cover the cheap AND expensive ways you can increase your comfort such as; seat covers, custom seats, wind protection, special undies, and throttle assistance.

Ep8: What Grinds Our Gears #1 Mar 19, 2020

In our first What Grinds Our Gears, we bitch.... a lot. We rag on nomad events, BMWs, KLRs, and various other things. It'll probably piss you off. Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language. Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep8

Ep7: Motorcycle Panniers, Top Boxes, and Milk Crates Mar 12, 2020

If you're going to travel, you're going to need a way to carry your junk. In this episode, we talk about the various luggage systems we've used plus discuss all the companies that make luggage that costs more than our motorcycles. We cover hard vs soft bags, unconventional storage, the high end, and buying used. Check out our website for gear links, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep7

Ep6: Medicine and Motorcycles with Lisa Roling Mar 05, 2020

If you ever wondered how to motorcycle travel while needing to carry temperature sensitive medication, such as insulin, Lisa has a solution that can keep you on the road for as long as you want without needing ice. Lisa is a 25 year nurse and a type 1 diabetic, and she's on the show to help anyone struggling to ride while needing medicine. We still don't know why she would talk to losers like us but we all had a wonderful time recording this (hopefully) helpful episode. Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, links to the gear, and other cool sh*t! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep6

Ep4: Camp Food with Billy and Bonnie Story Moto ADV Feb 27, 2020

We talk with Billy and Bonnie Story Moto ADV about cooking while camping on motorcycles. We discuss how they fed their family of 5 while traveling the US for 16 months on 3 motorcycles, what foods they always carried, some of the interesting meals they've made, and their gear. Oh, plus Zee and Dakota talk about their gear and what they eat on the road too.

Billy and Bonnie Story Moto ADV links:
Site - www.StoryMotoADV.com
Cookbook Direct Link - www.StoryMotoADV.com/CampUcopia
Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/StoryMotoADV
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Motorcycle.Camp.Cook
Youtube - www.youtube.com/StoryMotoADV
Instagram - www.instagram.com/Story_Moto_ADV
Patreon - www.patreon.com/StoryMotoADV
Email - storymotoadv@gmail.com

Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Howard, Billy Johnson, and Bonnie Johnson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!

Ep5: Road Philosophy #1 - Financing a Vagabond Life Feb 27, 2020

For the first episode of Road Philosophy, we talk about the first and most popular question any vagabond gets asked - "how can you afford this?" Zee discusses what mental changes you have to make to sustain the road life, how much she spends per month, what she spends it on, the various ways to make money on the road, how to save money, etc. Spoiler: there is no magic secret but you can still hear about some great info in this show!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!

Ep3: Quilts vs Sleeping Bags for Motorcycle Camping Feb 27, 2020

In this glorious episode, we discuss everything about sleeping bags and quilts. If you don't know anything about a camping quilt, well... we're here to over-educate you about why we both left sleeping bags to use quilts. We cover how down and synthetic works, pros/cons to both, the products we use, different companies with solid products to research, and what we hated about being strangled by a bag. Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, links to the gear, and other cool sh*t! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep3

Ep2: Moto Camping Pads and Avoiding Buttcrack Heat Rash Feb 27, 2020

On this episode, we talk about camping pads (or mattresses) and crack a lot of bad jokes. We discuss what we use and what does/doesn't work for us along with the differences between manually inflating, self inflating, and foam. We also talk about the R value, what you need to think about when shopping for a pad, the pros/cons, and some of the various companies you can find gear from. Rest assure, it sounds boring but there's a lot of bad humor and giggling to ease the dryness of the subject.

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!

The Intro Feb 27, 2020

This episode is the intro to the Motorcycle Vagabond Show with Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard. We put our worst foot forward... so much for professionalism. Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, links to the gear, and other cool sh*t!

Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

Ep1: Hammocks, Tarps, and Bugnets Oh My! Feb 23, 2020

On this segment, we act like superior hammock camping pricks but really we talk about why we both choose them separately over a tent. We go over how hammocks work, some of the misconceptions about them, the ones we use, how Dakota hates ENO because he's too tall for his own good, how Zee is an ENO basic b*tch, the various companies out there, the straps, separate/integrated bug nets, blah blah.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
As mentioned, the ultimate list of hammock companies.
http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-manufacturers/
Zee's gear:
- First hammock - ENO Singlenest
https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/singlenest-hammock/
- Current hammock - ENO Reactor
https://www.rei.com/product/830278/eno-reactor-hammock
- Enlightened Equipment Revelation 0 degree quilt
https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-custom/
- ENO Guardian Bug Net
https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/bug-protection/guardian-bug-net/
- Old straps - ENO Atlas
https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammock-suspension/atlas-straps/
- Current Straps - ENO Helios
https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammock-suspension/helios-suspension-system/
- MSR Blizzard Stakes
https://www.msrgear.com/tents/tent-accessories/blizzard-tent-stakes/05809.html
- Old tarp - Hyperlite Mountain Gear 8'x10' cuben fiber/dyneema tarp
https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-shelters-tents/products/flat-tarp
- Current Tarp - AquaQuest Defender 10'x10'
https://aquaquestwaterproof.com/collections/waterproof-tarps/products/defender-heavy-duty-tarp
Dakota's gear:
- Kelty Noah 12'x12' tarp
https://www.kelty.com/noahs-tarp/
- Dutch Gear 11' half zipped wide
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/half-zipped-wide/
- Hammock Gear 20 degree top quilt
https://hammockgear.com/economy-burrow/
- Hammock Gear 30 degree under quilt
https://hammockgear.com/economy-incubator/

Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!

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