Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge

The 2021 MPC is now in the books with Motorcycle Men taking home the hardware! Zyon won the individual rider challenge for the second time! YouTube video of 2021 results show (https://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=3a17e81bdb&e=f79f7083dd) MPC standings for 2021 (https://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=3478b7e751&e=f79f7083dd) Planning for the next challenge has already started. Stay tuned to this newsletter and the Facebook group for updates. We intend to host some trial runs for next year to smooth out some format and rule change. For sure, the rules page will grow in size. :) Special Guests: Boomer, Chris Comley, Chris Geiss, Dangerous Dave, Junky, and Ted Kettler.

Standings (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings2021) have been updated to reflect weekt two. Letters for week 3: W, M, O, X, J, Q Flash challenge details are on Facebook group or newsletter.

Week two letters: F, R, M, N, S, A We are working on the standings page so that everyone can see the results from week one. Flash challenge is also out for this week, be sure to check newsletter or Facebook group for details.

Week 1 Letters - W, N, L, P, J, and A

We held a Q&A session to clarify some email questions and take questions from anyone that joined the live show. YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVIuckE8UmU) Rules (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules) were updated to version 2021 V1.2 after this Q&A. Special Guests: Boomer and Chris Geiss.

Rules have been updated for 2021 (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules), please have a look and signup for the MPC!

The final review show of 2019 for the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge with the winners, Loud Pipes! In the new year we will begin talking about the challenge for 2020. Stay tuned to this podcast, the newsletter, and the Facebook group.

A recap of the 2019 Motorcycle Podcasters challenge by way of a conversation with team Throttled (https://throttledpodcast.com). Winners of the innaugural challenge and year three, we always enjoy some time chatting with the team.

It's our next installment of 2019 MPC recap shows, this one with team Creative Riding (http://creative-riding.com/WPMaster/podcast/). Enjoy!

Big thanks to Ted Kettler from the Motorcycle Men (https://www.motorcyclemen.us/home) podcast for reviewing his experience for the 2019 MPC. We have recorded others and will be releasing them throughout the summer before we flip to season 4 and year 5 of the challenge. Special Guest: Ted Kettler.

Full results can be found on the, check the website for the full details. (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings2019) A huge thank you to everyone that participated this year! 2019 Winners: * Team: Loud Pipes! * Individual: Alana Martinez * International (beta): Lance Pare Podcast episodes for the next few months will be post mortem and planning for 2020. YouTube video for week three event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIJCT1zZ1uA

Week three letters are: S, U, G, C, V, R and there was a seventh mystery ball drawn for those that selected "Ricky Business" for flash challenge reward. There is still a multi-way tie for individual and team challenges, check the website for the full details. (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings2019) As a reminder, week three letters are due 11:59 pm eastern on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Be sure that you, the bike, and the sign (readable) all appear in the live stream, video, or photos. Your letters are not accepted until an admin confirms in the comments of your post. Final mileage submission is also due at the same time, so get your odometer pictures in. Flash challenge rewards selection is due same as the week three letters. YouTube live steam link for week three event: Wed, May 29, 2019 - 9 pm eastern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIJCT1zZ1uA

Week two letters are: E, Z, P, D, V, J Week one results are in and below are the top 5 listeners and podcast teams. You can watch the live show on YouTube. It's a 4-way tie for first place!!! Creative Riding 78 Girl On A Moto 78 LoudPipes 78 Throttled 78 Motorcycle Men 87 The full results will be on the website tomorrow. As a reminder, week two letters are due 11:59 pm eastern on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Be sure that you, the bike, and the sign (readable) all appear in the live stream, video, or photos. Your letters are not accepted until an admin confirms in the comments of your post. YouTube live steam links for the next two events: Wed, May 22, 2019 - 9 pm eastern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOiRwrjI4w Wed, May 29, 2019 - 9 pm eastern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIJCT1zZ1uA The video will be available after each live session and the audio released as a podcast episode.

The video version of this Q & A session is on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiQXZQIxJEY) MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/)

The letters have been drawn for week one and they are: J, H, C, T, L, R Video from the drawing: https://youtu.be/-WvDiDv5fzU Remember that you may only post each letter once to the Facebook group and must be approved by an admin. Be sure to use #MotoPC2019 in the post and your team. A live stream is preferred, but you can also upload a video or photos. Have a great week, be safe, and above all, HAVE FUN! MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/)

Rules have been released, please refer to the following links for the rules, rules video, and the signup form. www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules-video www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/signup This episode clarified some questiosn that were sent to us after releasing the 2019 rules and we clarified some items that we felt needed some more attention. MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/)

Kevin, Chris, and Roger from the Throttled podcast team join us to discuss their 2018 experience with the challenge and some thoughts for next year. MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guests: Chris Geiss, Kevin McKinney, and Roger Smith.

Chris and Paul from the Creative Riding podcast team join us to discuss their 2018 experience with the challenge and some thoughts for next year. MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/)

Brother Bacon from the MotoNobodies recaps his expeience and offers suggestions for the next challenge. MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guest: Brotha Bacon.

As we continue to work on details for the 2019 challenge, Ted Kettler from the Motorcycle Men recaps his expeience and offers suggestions for the next challenge. MPC FaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guest: Ted Kettler.

Congratulations to team Throttled for winning the team challenge and Zyon for winning the individual challenge! We realized the audio for the final results show was not posted as we were recording review shows with participating podcasts. Over the next few weeks we will also release those post-challenge episodes as we prepare for the 2019 challenge. MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/)

Updates: Week two results have been updated on the standings page (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings) Final results live show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJF9UZcLhGg) Week three letters: L, K, A, R, G, H Reminder that submissions are due by 8pm eastern time on Wednesay July 11th MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) 2018 MPC t-shirts! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guests: Brotha Bacon, Chris Geiss, Kevin McKinney, and Ted Kettler.

Updates: Week one results have been updated on the standings page (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings) Week one live show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbicK9qJImM) Week two letters: P, C, O, N, E, B Reminder that submissions are due by 8pm eastern time on Wednesay July 4th, after that for half credit only. MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) 2018 MPC t-shirts! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guests: Brotha Bacon, Chris Geiss, Kevin McKinney, and Ted Kettler.

Updates: Week one letters: A, J, G, H, I, R Reminder that submissions are due by 8pm eastern time on Wednesay June 27th, after that for half credit only. Week two drawing and week one results show will be on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKlIsK_xuek) and Mixlr (http://www.mixlr.com/rdubstudios) MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) 2018 MPC t-shirts! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) Special Guest: Kevin McKinney.

Quick reminder that we have one week to the start of the challenge for 2018. Tune in to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcH8btwobKSwBV5VUyt8xA) at 9pm eastern time on June 20th for the first drawing. Updates: 2018 t-shirts are still available, order yours now! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) although you will no longer receive it before the start of the challenge. MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) 2018 MPC t-shirts! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/).

Jon, Natalie, and Rich give some updates for the 2018 challenge. Kevin from Throttled joins us as well to get some rules clarity and we get his take on the new format as he is the inaugural winner, now competing for the 2nd year after sitting out 2017. Quick Updates: We discuss some rule clarifications and answer questions from email and the live stream 2018 t-shirts are now available, order yours now! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) Thoughts from Kevin on the new format Options for international participation next year and more Participating podcasts for 2018 LoudPipes (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) Motorcycle Men (https://www.motorcyclemen.us/) Throttled (https://throttledpodcast.com/) Girl On A Moto (http://girlonamoto.libsyn.com/) Creative Riding (http://creative-riding.com/WPMaster/podcast/) Moto NoBodies (http://www.motonobodies.com/) MPCFaceBook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/) 2018 MPC t-shirts! (https://mpc2018.ecwid.com/MPC-2018-p106986380?options=1) MPC website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/). Special Guest: Kevin McKinney.

Jon shares with Rich what are the major changes for 2018 MPC Challange. To follow all the action you can request acces to the MPC Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/?ref=bookmarks). Also check out website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/). Key changes for 2018 Challenge: Jon will co-administrator the challenge and not take part in earning points As a benefit to previous listeners who participated in the 2017 challenge, they have the option to ride as a member of the On-Air Podcast team instead of an individual rider. Letters drawn will be recycled each week for the next drawing. Quick Overview: Alphabet challenge that will start June 21st, 2018 ending July 11th, 2018 Each week 6 letters will be drawn - excluding Q,X, and Z. letters will be added back in after drawing One team per motorcycle podcast - teams must have at least one on-air personality. One rider from each podcast team needs to ride to a municipality that starts with one of the letter drawn that week and take a photo in front an approved location (fire station, police station, post office or welcome sign) with the municipalities name on it. Listener can complete as many letter in the week as they like. The criteria is the same as above. After photo is taken - post photo to MPC facebook group page. Podcast teams will get bonus points from listeners riding for their podcast. Top three teams and listener will get bonus for riding the most miles. During the 2nd and 3rd week there will be one flash challenge posted on the MPC Facebook group page and teams have 72 hours to complete. Podcast and Listeners as of March 6th (after recording) LoudPipes (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) (Rich, Rico, and Dave) Motorcycle Men (https://www.motorcyclemen.us/) (Ted, Tim, and Chris) Throttled (https://throttledpodcast.com/) (Kevin, Larry, and Roger) Girl On A Moto (http://girlonamoto.libsyn.com/) (Baulah Mae) Creative Riding (http://creative-riding.com/WPMaster/podcast/) (Larry, Chris, and Paul) Zyon (LoudPipes) Jeni (Motorcycle Men) Chad (Motorcycle Men) Aaron (Creative Riding) Kenny (LoudPipes) Chris (LoudPipes) Nikki (Creative Riding) Jim (LoudPipes) EJ (Motorcycle Men) Chris (LoudPipes) Brian (Throttled)

Great time was had by all and we review the results of the final week and announce the winners of the challenge. YouTube version of the show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_3FZ9kC3ts) Final Results (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings) Mileage tracking (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PUUOKtCcMxN5VAyfEkrureRD5QfzcBY2zZN5uAh05OU/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) Special thanks to: * Ray Price Harley Davidson (http://www.rayprice-hd.com) donated the parts for listener trophy * Phillips Iron Works (http://phillipsiw.com/index.html) last minute welding of listener trophy

The letters for the final week are R, C, O, L, D, and M. Teams may also submit for prior week two letters: Z, J, A, K, G, and N as well as week one letters (Y, I, T, S, W, and E) that were not completed previously for half credit, however they do not count toward your letter bonus for this week. Another flash challenge will be issued this week by Friday so please follow the Facebook group for details on the flash challenge and all the posting from each rider. https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/

Sorry for the delay and since we recorded this show live on YouTube, you can still view this episode here: https://youtu.be/__POeksgPWo Apologize for the audio, Rich was in a hotel with limited wifi. The letters for week two are: Z, J, A, K, G, and N. Teams may also submit for any week one letters (Y, I, T, S, W, and E) that were not completed previously for half credit, however they do not count toward your letter bonus for this week. A flash challenge is also out, please checkout the Facebook group for details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/ Special Guest: Ted Kettler.

Letters have been drawn and the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge is officially underway for 2017. Letters for this week are as follows: Y, I, T, S, W, E Best of luck to all our riders and be sure to checkout the group activity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge/ all riders will post letter submissions to this group throughout the challenge. Special Guest: Ted Kettler.

Rich and Jon give a quick update, some reminders around key dates and details, and welcome two more shows to the challenge. First drawing for letters is Wednesday June 21, 2017 @ 9pm ET on our live channel (http://mixlr.com/rdub-studios/).

Rich and Jon talk about what is needed to score points for the challenge. Topics cover the type of material, where to post, and some finer points around bonus points and listener participation. Challenge Website (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclepodcasterschallenge)

Jon and Rich cover all the details surrounding the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge for 2017. This is the second annual edition and the rules and overall format has undergone a major overhaul from the inaugural challenge. Full rules for 2017 and signup form can be found at: www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com