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Salty MotherClutchers

Salty MotherClutchers

By Erin & Jay

A motorcycle podcast — sometimes about motorcycles and sometimes just about our salty opinions.
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EP20 — Death, Canada, and more death.

Salty MotherClutchersOct 07, 2020

EP79—Tiffany, Nashville, and 7th gear

EP79—Tiffany, Nashville, and 7th gear

Hey Salties! On episode 79, we're chatting with Tiffany in Nashville about quitting the Litas and doing our own shit. She comes from a whole family of riders and gives us the lowdown on where are the coolest places to ride (excluding the Tail of the Dragon!) and enlightens us on weird laws and unsafe places for a pack of femmes to stop.

Nov 16, 202301:02:48
EP78—Lluvia, New Orleans, and surround sound

EP78—Lluvia, New Orleans, and surround sound

Hey Salties! On episode 78 we're chatting with Lluvia who's rippin' the mean potholes in New Orleans. Having grown up on the back of Harley Davidsons, it all made sense during the pandemic years that getting a motorcycle of her own would allow for more freedom and adventure. We're talking safety (always!), learning to do your own moto maintenance, and what riding is like in Louisiana.

Oct 19, 202301:00:44
EP77—Scout, 80s bikes, and aggression

EP77—Scout, 80s bikes, and aggression

Hey Salties! On episode 77 we're talking to Scout from Portland about wrenching on futuristic motorcycles from the 1980s, safety gear, what to have/not have in your road first aid kit, and trans & queer riding community on the west coast. We're digging in and answering the real questions like why on earth would you paint a motorcycle commodore beige and pink? As always, we also go on to talk about several things that are both awesome and awful about motorcycle culture—can we guess which category café racers might fall into?

Oct 12, 202301:18:06
EP76—Ian, Royal Enfields, and River

EP76—Ian, Royal Enfields, and River

Hey Salties! Joining us on episode 76 is lan—the Valley's Worst Mechanic (self-proclaimed!) If you like Royal Enfields, vintage kickstart motos that won't start, trailering your bike around, and riding in a 3 piece suit... then this is definitely the episode for you.
Sep 07, 202349:43
EP75—Gringos, queers, and ultraviolet

EP75—Gringos, queers, and ultraviolet

Hey Salties! On EP75 we're gushing over PEI Queer Ride & Meet Up—our killer ride with cool queers and allies! This Pride event just keeps getting better. But let's be real, would this even be a Salty episode if we didn't have some unpopular opinions? No. We're chatting about helmets that suck too.

Aug 10, 202344:07
EP74 — Noise, physics, and larpers

EP74 — Noise, physics, and larpers

Hey Salties, we're slicing and dicing through the static on this one, and talking real-ish talk about wind noise, ear safety, helmets, and windshields. Not gonna lie, it gets kinda technical (for us, anyway), but stick with us. We come out the other side with yet another argument against loud pipes. Surprise! 

Oh. And Larpers. There will be larping. There is always larping. 

Jul 09, 202338:32
EP73 — Emma, Arizona, and Layin' 'er down

EP73 — Emma, Arizona, and Layin' 'er down

Hey Salties, things are heating up as we take a ride down to Arizona to catch up with our dressed-in-black bestie from the wild westie. Emma Grey is with us to chat about our relationship to natural wonders, our connection to the queer riding community abroad, and how the thought of breaking down in anti-trans states may make us alter our travel plans. Oh, we may talk about motorcycles once or twice. We also have a tonne of great riding advice on this episode—the most important of which is, do not take our advice.
May 27, 202301:11:20
EP72 — Psychology, benefits, and bad apples

EP72 — Psychology, benefits, and bad apples

Hey Salties! On Episode 72 we're talking about the very real phenomenon of becoming one with your motorcycle. Digging into both the psychological and physical benefits of riding, we're exposing the truth and bullshit of the research. Definitely a heavy dose of salt on this one as we reveal the truth about bad apples in the community.

May 13, 202331:09
EP71 — Sobriety, vulnerability, and dudes

EP71 — Sobriety, vulnerability, and dudes

Hey Salties! On Episode 71 we get comfortable with being vulnerable about sobriety. Really changing the look of motorcycle adventures and abilities, othering ourselves, and generally outcasting our way around the reputation of the motorcycle community yet again — you don't wanna miss this one!
Apr 29, 202337:07
EP70 — Bruce, Portland, and top dollar

EP70 — Bruce, Portland, and top dollar

Hey Salties! We're back for Episode 70 with our favourite angry, old queer! Bruce joins us to chat about riding in Portland, queer stuff, and cowboys. So buckle up your brown suede fringed chaps and get ready for a wild times mustache ride cuz you're about to have some fun!

Apr 07, 202357:02
EP69—Torrey, Columbia, and stripping

EP69—Torrey, Columbia, and stripping

Hey Salties! On Episode 69, we’re chatting with Torrey Peters about riding motorcycles that suit your needs, terrain and budget. From riding New York streets to rough Columbian roads, Torrey really tears down that bigger bike mentality—and you know we’re here for it!
Feb 23, 202352:49
EP68—Panty clutching app, dating, and cheap-ass life insurance

EP68—Panty clutching app, dating, and cheap-ass life insurance

Salties, it's the goddamn month of love, and you know we love our salty sweeties. Today, we're discussing motorcycle dating, our new dating app, and Erin tells us about her experience meeting local bikers at a location near you.

Feb 14, 202329:49
EP67 — Beginnings, pressure, and zen

EP67 — Beginnings, pressure, and zen

Hey Salties! Season 4 is here! On Episode 67, we’re kicking off the season with some plans; beating the pressure we place on ourselves. Things are gunna get a lil weird this season but as always, it’ll be salty and fun.
Jan 26, 202324:03
EP66 — YKWFS, 2022, and Boom

EP66 — YKWFS, 2022, and Boom

Hey Salties! You know what fucking sucks? Not Episode 66! As Season 3 comes to an end, we have some really fun behind the scenes stuff with our year of guests. There’s hits and misses so get ready for a laugh. Shout out to all the cool moto friends who joined us this year.
Dec 31, 202238:29
EP65 — Funerals, septic, and baseball

EP65 — Funerals, septic, and baseball

Hey Salties! Episode 65 is officially here just in time for xxxmas so we're talking about—you guessed it— more death! And all the lame ways leather live-love-laugh dads pour one out for their homie. We have a season finale update and a sorta tease for season 4 coming in the new year.

Dec 16, 202224:03
EP64 — Superstition, Eva, and Parky

EP64 — Superstition, Eva, and Parky

Hey Salties! It’s kooky spooky season so we’re invoking the spirits, gremlins, and ghost priests on Episode 64. Our special guest Eva joins us as we chat about Brooklyn, moto documentaries, and spanking. So put your left glove on first, tap your tank 3 times and get ready for a fun ride!
Oct 06, 202201:10:02
EP63 — Guilt, Corinna, and sticky buns

EP63 — Guilt, Corinna, and sticky buns

Hey Salties! We are so stoked to have caught up with Corinna Mantlo on Episode 63! Tracking her down during her busy season of riding & travelling with The American Motor Drome Wall of Death, you may know Corinna as the founder of Cine Meccanica, The Motorcycle Film Festival, The Miss-Fires, and Via Meccanica — where she creates unique custom upholstered motorcycle seats. She's hailed as one of the leading female experts of the custom and vintage motorcycle world and that's no joke!
Sep 15, 202249:11
EP62 — Health, Alexis, and covers

EP62 — Health, Alexis, and covers

Hey Salties! On Episode 62 we're sharing all the secrets (*ahem bullshit*) on how great riding is for your health. You won't wanna miss this interview with the sultry Alexis as she shares her riding experience and gives hot tips on how to be the coolest and most mysterious rider on the west coast.

Sep 01, 202254:58
EP61 — Sportster, Megan, and the upside down

EP61 — Sportster, Megan, and the upside down

Hey Salties! On Episode 61, moto mechanic and all around cool cat, Megan joins us to talk about fast bikes, broken bikes, and everything in between.

Aug 18, 202201:07:04
EP60 — Covers, 1980s, and tune goons

EP60 — Covers, 1980s, and tune goons

Hey Salties! On Episode 60 we're taking a look at iconic (and not so iconic!) album artwork featuring motorcycles and the posers who thought it was a cool idea to put a motorcycle on the cover of their shitty album. Ok, ok! So there's some riders with street cred too but you gotta listen to find out who they are! Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon cuz it's full of really funny shit!


Aug 11, 202234:47
EP59 — Queer Ride, Queers on Gears, and passing.

EP59 — Queer Ride, Queers on Gears, and passing.

Hey Salties! It’s Pride Festival here on our island and we started a great new event called Queer Ride & Meet Up. We’re talking Pride, queer shit, Queers on Gears, and the importance of allyship — that isn’t just performative.
Jul 22, 202226:45
EP58 — Mechanophilia, futurism, and squids

EP58 — Mechanophilia, futurism, and squids

Hey Salties! On Episode 58, you may learn a lil something about yourself. Something really spicy. Seriously, if this is the main content, imagine what you’re missing on our Patreon!
Jul 07, 202221:24
EP57 — Influence, Forrest, and stompy

EP57 — Influence, Forrest, and stompy

Hey Salties! On Episode 57 we’re breaking down the pros and cons of social media. Our friend Forrest joins us from California to cackle about Harleys and shit. Get ready to laugh!
Jun 23, 202247:17
EP56 — Television, flat bed, and "motorcycle"

EP56 — Television, flat bed, and "motorcycle"

Hey Salties! On Ep 56 we have all kinds of weird stories about filming for tv. Yeah that’s right, our friend Brian asked us to be on his upcoming motorcycle television show. There’s lots of weird stories, cursing, and of course someone breaks down.
Jun 16, 202245:55
EP55 — Posers, Alex, and yard work

EP55 — Posers, Alex, and yard work

Hey Salties! On Episode 55 we’re chatting about posers, café racers, and yard work, of course. Finally got longtime listener and rider Alex on to talk about some dad bike stuff and Nova Scotia adventures.
May 26, 202247:12
EP54 — Intruder, Rob, and killjoys

EP54 — Intruder, Rob, and killjoys

Hey Salties! Time to piss some blood and puke in our helmets! We start off Episode 54 exactly how we swear we never will — but whatever, we make the rules. Our friend Rob joins us to talk about crashing dirt bikes and shit so we think you’ll like this one a lot!
May 19, 202201:06:24
EP53 — Emissions, captain planet, and fog

EP53 — Emissions, captain planet, and fog

Hey Salties! On Ep 53 we tackle the enormous topic of the environmental impact that motorcycles have on Earth! Touching on emissions, electric motorcycles, and the choice to ride vs driving a car — there’s a lot to consider in being an eco-friendly rider whether you want to be or not!

May 05, 202233:15
EP52 — Money, first ride, and freedom units

EP52 — Money, first ride, and freedom units

Hey Salties! On Episode 52 we're chatting all things money. Shit, we all know that motorbiking can be an expensive hobby — well as expensive as you let it be! From the cost of your moto, all those shitty accessories you *need*, right down the time off work to ride your best adventure. Where are you headed this year? 

Apr 14, 202239:06
EP51 — Underpants, Victoria, and circus

EP51 — Underpants, Victoria, and circus

Hey Salties! Hang on to your knickers cuz we have a fun one for yas! Did we really make a motorcycle podcast episode about underpants? Yes. We’re also stoked to chat with our friend Victoria in San Antonio, Texas about riding both a Triumph Bonnie and a Honda Super Cub — with a cool pooch named Memphis.
Mar 31, 202248:11
EP50 — Wind therapy, real therapy, and springtime

EP50 — Wind therapy, real therapy, and springtime

Holy shit! It’s fucking episode 50!! What a wild ride it’s been. On this episode, we’re diving into therapy — wind and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). Sounds heavy right? But don’t worry! You can expect lots of laughs and we have a big giveaway announcement. Boom!
Mar 17, 202228:28
EP49 — Cool factor, Faye, and branding

EP49 — Cool factor, Faye, and branding

Hey Salties! Episode 49 is here to let you know that you got it or you simply don’t. Dollar bills (and Harley Sportsters!) can’t make you cool — we see you. But holy shit we’re stoked to introduce you to our cool friend Faye! From bike fires to thieves, buckle up for this one!
Mar 03, 202201:03:52
EP48 — Bromance, pussy, and integration

EP48 — Bromance, pussy, and integration

Hey Salties! It’s love season so we’re picking apart the significance and meaning of bromance on episode 48. We got pretty riled up about something we posted on our Instagram stories but if you missed it and want to hear us say pussy a hundred times, this episode’s for you.
Feb 17, 202245:10
EP47 — Beauty, Jodie, and storage

EP47 — Beauty, Jodie, and storage

Hey Salties! We dig right into the beautiful (and ugly!) side of riding on Episode 47. We’re excited to chat with our friend Jodie about the social aspect of the moto community (that we avoid), Bonnie vs Sporty, and some other random shit.
Feb 03, 202250:38
EP46 — Alcohol, ditches, and burns

EP46 — Alcohol, ditches, and burns

Hey Salties! It's Episode 46 and we're taking a hard look at alcohol and its influence on the motorcycle community. Peppering in some history, bummer stories from some events we've been to, and being real about booze and motos, this episode probably hits hard on a month when many struggle to kick the goon to the curb. 

Jan 20, 202240:52
EP45 — Vikings, Thomas, and bazookas

EP45 — Vikings, Thomas, and bazookas

Hey Salties, we're back with Season 3! You know this season is gunna be a doozy as we kickstart it debating some seriously pagan shit. We’re also hittin’ 2022 hard with our new friend, and self described “desert rat”, Thomas who gives us the lay of the lands in the California desert.
Jan 06, 202201:01:26
EP44 — Hits, clips, and adieu

EP44 — Hits, clips, and adieu

Hey Salties! We made it thru another season and wanted to share some highlights and stories from the saltiest riders who joined us in season 2! 
You’ll hear from Big Al, Kelley (Gail), Melanie, Paterka, Ken, Curby Katie, Brian Sharp, Alexis, and even Crashy Tom!
Recorded live at the SMC Homestead. 

Big Al (Ep 26)

Kelley (Ep 30)

Melanie (Ep 30)

Paterka (Ep 31)

Ken (Ep 33)

Curby Katie (Ep 35)

Brian Sharp (Ep 40)

Alexis (Ep 42)

Nov 22, 202152:21
EP43 — Labels, judgement, and kewl doods

EP43 — Labels, judgement, and kewl doods

Hey Salties! On episode 43 we're chatting about the labels and stereotypes that riders face while making sure to call you out. Find out today if you're a real kewl dood!

Nov 11, 202119:28
EP42 — Sex, Alexis, and dicks

EP42 — Sex, Alexis, and dicks

Hey Salties! Things are getting a lil hot and sexy on Episode 42. We’re stoked to chat with Alexis about riding track, secret riding locations, and of course, sex. This one is fueled by psychotic laughter and dirty thoughts.
Oct 28, 202101:18:14
EP41 — Spooks, Kooks, and Sooks

EP41 — Spooks, Kooks, and Sooks

Hey Salties! Episode 41 is here for spooky season for the sooky babies! 

Oct 21, 202122:51
EP40 — Conspiracy, safety sam, and posturing.

EP40 — Conspiracy, safety sam, and posturing.

Holy shit, Salties! Episode 40 is kinda about friends - like the ones we’re about to lose while at the same time we get to chat with our friend Brian. 

Sep 30, 202136:02
EP39 — Kijidiots, misogyny (part 2), and ruiners

EP39 — Kijidiots, misogyny (part 2), and ruiners

Hey Salties! Episode 39 is all about kijidiots and ongoing misogyny in the moto community. We share some salty options on ruiners!

Sep 09, 202126:16
EP38 — Tats, posers, and hags

EP38 — Tats, posers, and hags

Hey Salties! On Episode 38 we're chatting about tattoos and posers..... but aren't we always talking about posers anyway? 

Aug 26, 202127:50
EP37 — Cabot Trail Curse, gooey pockets, and crooks

EP37 — Cabot Trail Curse, gooey pockets, and crooks

Episode 37 is finally here and we’re so excited to tell you all about the Cabot Trail Curse! From gooey pockets, creepy crawlers, to sputtering engines, we got it all on this one!

Aug 12, 202136:40
EP36 — PMA, PMS, and gas

EP36 — PMA, PMS, and gas

Hey Salties! On Episode 36 we share some ways that a little (or lot!) of PMA can get you through some PMS on the road. 

Jul 15, 202129:24
EP35 — Crunches, curbs, and cronies

EP35 — Crunches, curbs, and cronies

Hey Salties! Weirdly, on Episode 35 we're talking fitness. Also, we have special guest Curby Katie on to talk about new rider shit and how she got her nickname. 

Jun 24, 202152:57
EP34 — Pride, rainbows, and rookies

EP34 — Pride, rainbows, and rookies

Hey Salties! It's Pride Month (look! we know pride is every day!) and we're chatting about 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in the motorcycle community. We're also getting salty about rookies. 

Jun 10, 202128:19
EP33 — Misogyny (part 1), protégé, and neatniks

EP33 — Misogyny (part 1), protégé, and neatniks

Hey Salties! It's episode 33 and why not start off with a topic we'll never finish tackling‽ And we're stoked to have Ken join us to chat about wrenching, queer shit, and their experiences in the first season of riding. 

May 27, 202101:15:19
EP32 — Mentorship, recklessness, and dirty underpants

EP32 — Mentorship, recklessness, and dirty underpants

Hey Salties! It’s time for some new rider realness paired with the bad habits of seasoned riders. (... and you’ll just have to listen to find out about the dirty underpants!)

May 06, 202145:20
EP31 — Hail Satan, rat bikes, and pain

EP31 — Hail Satan, rat bikes, and pain

Hey Salties! Episode 31 is here! Hail Satan! Got to catch up with Paterka from The Moto Meetup to chat about riding in the Pacific Northwest and her amazing rat bike, Winston.

Apr 15, 202101:08:31
EP30 — Mid-life, divorce, and shut up

EP30 — Mid-life, divorce, and shut up

Hey Salties! On Episode 30 we're chatting about divorce & moto culture with some friends.  It's salty and funny, we promise. 

Apr 01, 202136:02