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Arrive Alive! The Motorcycle Safety Podcast
Release Date: 07/18/2025
Paint, Pavement & Purpose with Contemporary Artist Ross Pino
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Ross Pino a self-taught painter often described as Keith Haring meets Basquiat. Raised in the Southwest with deep indigenous roots, Ross pours the desert's rattlesnakes, scorpions, and his signature skulls-meets-pure-fun energy straight into his work. He came up through skateboarding, taught himself to paint, and has owned around fifty motorcycles including a gorgeous 2020 Triumph Thruxton TFC. It's a wide-ranging talk about art, identity, and the memento mori philosophy that keeps him riding with his eyes wide open. Plus, some real-world rider wisdom on why reliability and being seen...
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The Toll Trap: How to Cut Your Fines by Up to 80% with Omar Alam
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Tired of mystery EZPass charges and astronomical toll fines threatening to suspend your ride? In this episode, toll resolution expert Omar Alam of Metro Resolutions helps demystify New York’s chaotic tolling system. We dive into the legal truths behind tinted plate covers, explain why the DMV isn't the agency you need to call, and break down the major differences between dealing with the MTA versus the Port Authority. Learn insider strategies on how drivers are slashing their penalties by up to 80% and securing 48-month payment plans.
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Take the Ticket, Fight It Later
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Heads-up: this one's really for the folks who ride in New York, but if you're a fan of the show, I'm sure you'll enjoy it anyway. I am not out of order; this traffic court is out of order! :-) Kim Juszczyk of Traffic Court Pro, an NYC traffic attorney out of Greenpoint, breaks down how traffic court actually works in the five boroughs. No jury, no plea bargaining, no "the cop never shows" miracle. Just a DMV judge, a cop who came with a script, and a win-or-lose bench trial. Kim covers why speeding tickets are brutal to beat here (hello, LiDAR), why arguing roadside only makes it worse,...
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A Million Miles and More Smiles with Iron Butt Champ, Wendy Crockett
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Ultra-long-distance legend Wendy Crockett, Iron Butt Rally champion and million-mile rider, joins Len to break down what it takes to ride 1,000 miles in a day. From hydration and packing light (two months on the road out of a 10x10 pouch) to tire pressure, valve inspections, and why you should never air up to the sidewall number, Wendy delivers wisdom you won't find in any owner's manual. She and Len tackle riding in hurricanes, dodging deer, beating road rage, and the phones-on-the-handlebars debate. She also opens up about raising a daughter who's catching the moto bug and the unforgettable...
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Riding the White Line Through Stage 4 Cancer with YouTuber, Paul in Perth
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I’m bridging the 12-hour time gap between New York and Australia to sit down with my first-ever international guest, Paul Eddington—better known to his 26k+ YouTube subscribers as Paul in Perth. Against all odds, Paul survived a maximum, typically "inoperable" cancer enduring an intensive 18-hour surgery and brutal rounds of chemotherapy that left him with severe peripheral neuropathy and postural hypertension. Now living what he calls a "bonus life," Paul joins me to share his profound, inspiring perspective on facing grim survival statistics, the power of healthcare advocacy...
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The Queen of Queens (NY) / We Talk with Wicked Weds founder, Kristin!
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This episode features Kristen, a Queens native, mother of two, and the woman behind Wicked Wednesdays NYC, one of the most popular weekly motorcycle meetups in the tri-state area. Kristen shares her journey from walking off her first MSF course overwhelmed and intimidated, to passing on her second attempt, buying a Ninja 400 the very next week, and eventually upgrading to a 2022 BMW S1000RR, one of the fastest street legal motorcycles on the planet. We dig into what it takes to build a thriving motorcycle community and we a also get into women and motorcycle gear, riding while raising a...
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Viewer Mail Returns: Plus a Tribute to My Cousin Luca
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Kicking off riding season with a tribute to my cousin Luca Simonassi, a fellow rider we lost in Sicily, and whose humor and spirit I hope comes through in every word. Then we get straight into the mailbag with some great questions including garage sale helmets, riding with a group that is way too fast for you, and how to start your own bike night without getting sued. Dust off the bike. This one is for you.
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Everything you wanted to know about insurance, but we're afraid to ask!
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We demystify the world of motorcycle insurance. and why the "cheapest" online policy often leaves riders dangerously exposed. We dive into the critical importance of underinsured motorist coverage, the reality of insuring high-value accessories, and why your garage location matters more than you think. Don't hit the road this spring without downloading our exclusive Insurance Checklist PDF included in the show notes.
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The Most Dangerous Spring in Recent Memory — Are You Ready to Ride?
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Spring is coming, but don't let the warm weather fool you. This season, complacency is the villain. In Episode 105, Len Bellello draws on Shakespeare's Richard III to frame why this spring could be the most dangerous riding season in recent memory — brutal roads, atrophied skills, and drivers who've forgotten motorcycles exist. Plus, five research-backed crash factors every rider needs to know: trees, speed, gear limits, which side of the road you fall on, and age. Ride smart. Ride alive.
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Good Riding Tips for Bad Roads and Conditions with BMW MOA Editor, Wes Fleming
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cold winds, rain, gravel, ice, while not fun at all can be dealt with successfully with the right mindset and technique. Today, BMW MOA's Wes Fleming admits to riding hundreds of miles in 6°F weather and also tells us strategies for staying upright and warm and protected in rthe worst of conditions. Whether you're commuting year-round or just want to be ready when the weather changes on you, these tips will make a real difference. Stay safe out there and arrive alive.
info_outlineArrive Alive returns and back with that signature mix of practical wisdom and genuine rider camaraderie.
This episode dives into your burning questions: How do you handle Pennsylvania's schizophrenic weather? What's the survival guide for Ohio's construction chaos and oblivious drivers? Is AI making motorcycles safer or just making riders lazy? Plus, an honest look at riding in your 50s - because let's face it, your reflexes aren't what they were in your 20s, and Dallas traffic doesn't care!
Ready to get back on two wheels with confidence? This one's your green light.