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Kitty On The Tank

Kitty On The Tank

Written by: Chantill Lopez + Gina Pelucca
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Kitty on the Tank is what happens when two longtime friends, two motorcycles, and absolutely zero interest in playing small collide.


Hosted by motorcyclists, adventurers, and storytellers Chantill Lopez and Gina Pelucca, Kitty on the Tank is a podcast for women riders, aspiring riders, and anyone craving more freedom, courage, connection, and joy.


We talk motorcycles.


We talk motorcycle travel, road trips, motorcycle gear, maintenance, riding skills, women's riding communities, epic adventures, and the incredible women redefining what it means to take up space on two wheels.


But this isn't really a motorcycle podcast.


It's a podcast about saying yes.


  • Yes to the thing that scares you.
  • Yes to the thing that calls you.
  • Yes to becoming more of who you are.


Every episode explores both the outer game and the inner game: the roads we travel, the risks we take, the stories we collect, and what all of it teaches us about courage, freedom, identity, friendship, resilience, grief, growth, and being fully alive.


Along the way, you'll find shenanigans, belly laughs, hard-earned lessons, badass guests, listener stories, and our favorite recurring segment: Helmet Comms Comedy Hour—where the ridiculous, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound conversations that happen while riding motorcycles get their moment in the spotlight.


We're fierce, kind, compassionate, and clear as fuck. Because clear is kind and we don't tiptoe around the things that matter.


Whether you're a seasoned rider, thinking about getting your motorcycle license, planning your next adventure, or simply looking for inspiration to live a bigger, bolder, more authentic life, there's a seat for you here.


Because motorcycles aren't the ultimate point.


They're the door.


So put your kitty on the tank, ladies.


Let’s get it.



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Episodes
  • Ep. 5 The Things We Don’t Talk About…

    Ep. 5 The Things We Don’t Talk About…
    Aug 14 2026
    As riders we celebrate motorcycling for the freedom, adventure, and connection it brings. But what about the things we don’t want to talk about? The things that non-riders seem to focus on: the danger, the carelessness, the tragedy. In this heartfelt episode of Kitty on the Tank, Chantill and Gina begin by acknowledging two recent tragedies that have people locally and globally back on their heels. While these losses are difficult to talk about, they open the door to an honest discussion about the reality that comes with loving life on two wheels.Together, they reflect on how the choice to be a rider can affect us in different ways, not only as riders, but also as partners, parents, family members, and friends. They explore the emotional weight of witnessing loss while choosing to continue doing something that brings so much joy and purpose.Rather than allowing fear to have the final word, this conversation gently shifts toward empowerment. Chantill and Gina discuss the importance of making safety your first line of defense: investing in rider education, taking refresher courses, maintaining your motorcycle, planning your rides thoughtfully, and wearing quality protective gear every single time you ride. These aren't just recommendations, they're acts of love for yourself and for the people waiting for you at home.The episode closes with a compassionate conversation about navigating relationships with loved ones who may not understand or support riding. Whether they ride beside you or simply worry from afar, honoring those relationships starts with demonstrating that you take your own safety seriously.Because the greatest way to honor your passion for riding is to give yourself every opportunity to keep doing it for years to come.This is a tender, honest conversation about loss, resilience, responsibility, and the incredible community that reminds us why every safe ride matters.This Episode's Listener Question:What moved you about this conversation?Follow us on Instagram @KittyOnTheTank and tag us in your ride photos, stories, adventures, and shenanigans. We'll be featuring listeners and celebrating members of this amazing community in future episodes.For this episode, if anything's bubbling up for you around the “both/and” of riding or adventuring, share, share, share! Mentioned in this EpisodeMore Information about the tragic death of Zachary Ethan Thompson IIandGlenn HansardSafety Gear:Stellar Moto Brand - An independent, premium motorcycle and extreme sports apparel company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Hollywood costume designer and rider Jenna Stellar, the brand focuses on bridging the gap between high-fashion aesthetics and technical safety. They specialize in creating stylish, protective clothing that easily transitions from the motorcycle to daily life.Tobacco Moto Wear - Tobacco Motorwear is committed to creating the best and most durable motorcycle clothing for men and women on the market. With premium materials and impeccable craftsmanship, our gear offers timeless style and exceptional protection, built to last.Jane Motorcycles - The brand joins the heritage of U.S. military uniform fabric with contemporary style. We source fabric from Japan and the United States for exceptional workwear that is well-made, well-fitted, and locally-crafted.Shoei for excellent full face helmetsTrainings:California Highway Patrol Safety CourseThe Women’s Moto ProjectClutch Motorcycle SchoolWe Roam MotoOther Worthwhile Mentions: 🏍️ Where Next Motohttps://www.wherenextmoto.com🏍️ Women's Moto Wellness Summithttps://www.womensmotowellnesssummit.comFollow, Subscribe & ShareIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Follow the show⭐ Leave a review⭐ Tell a friend⭐ Share this episode⭐ Tag us on Instagram @KittyOnTheTankPut your kitty on the tank, ladies.CreditsHosted by Chantill Lopez & Gina PeluccaProduction by Alyssa Frain - https://www.alyssafrain.comOriginal music written and performed by Max Mackey - https://www.maxmackey.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 4 Both Sides of the Decanter

    Ep. 4 Both Sides of the Decanter
    Jul 31 2026
    This episode is extra special because, for the first time since they started the show, Gina and Chantill are recording in-person instead of miles apart. The occasion? Chantill's big birthday celebration! Enter the unforgettable gift: a motorcycle-shaped whiskey decanter that is equal parts totally on brand, absolutely badass, and maybe just the smidgiest over the top. But sure to be the center of many conversations to come…Through the laughs, as always, Kitty on the Tank takes a gentle sweeper into deeper subjects.Inspired by the decanter sitting between them, Gina and Chantill unpack the idea that every story has two sides. Every adventure has moments that make you feel unstoppable...and moments that make you question all of your life choices. They share the rides that thrilled them, the experiences that challenged them, and the lessons they never saw coming.Of course, no episode would be complete without celebrating the incredible people they've met along the way. From fierce women who redefine what it means to ride, to the men who've become trusted friends, mentors, and road companions, this episode is a love letter to the motorcycle community that continues to show up, lift each other up, and make every mile worth it.So grab your favorite drink (bonus points if it's poured from a ridiculously cool decanter), pull up a seat, and join Gina and Chantill for an episode full of laughter, heartfelt reflections, a little birthday magic, and proof that the best conversations - just like the best rides - always have more than one side.This Episode's Listener Question:Follow us on Instagram @KittyOnTheTank and tag us in your ride photos, stories, adventures, and shenanigans. We'll be featuring listeners and celebrating members of this amazing community in future episodes.For this episode, if anything's bubbling up for you around the “both/and” of riding or adventuring, share, share, share! Mentioned in this Episode⛰️Two Wheeled Expeditions: https://www.twowheeledexpeditions.com/⚙️Stellar Moto Brand: https://www.stellarmotobrand.com/🏍️ Where Next Motohttps://www.wherenextmoto.com🏍️ Women's Moto Wellness Summithttps://www.womensmotowellnesssummit.comWomen’s Moto Groups, Collectives + Organizations The Litas – A global women's motorcycle collective https://thelitas.co/WeRoam Moto – A women's adventure motorcycle community https://weroammoto.com/Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) – An international community born from the world's largest women's motorcycle relay. https://womenridersworldrelay.com/Motor Maids – Founded in 1940, Motor Maids is North America's oldest continuously operating women's motorcycle organization. https://www.motormaidsinc.org/Curvy Riders – An international women-only motorcycle organization with chapters around the world. https://www.curvyriders.com/Black Girls Ride – A community dedicated to increasing representation and creating opportunities for Black women riders. https://blackgirlsride.com/Motoress – A global media platform for women riders. https://motoress.com/Women Riders Now – Online publications dedicated to women who ride and a directory of women's riding groups. https://womenridersnow.com/Adventure-focused communitiesADVWoman – Off-road and adventure motorcycle training specifically for women. https://www.advwoman.com/International Female Ride Day (IFRD) – A worldwide annual celebration encouraging women everywhere to "Just Ride!" on the first Saturday of May. https://www.internationalfemalerideday.com/Women Adventure Riders (WAR) – A community centered on adventure motorcycling. https://womenadvriders.com/Follow, Subscribe & ShareIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Follow the show⭐ Leave a review⭐ Tell a friend⭐ Share this episode⭐ Tag us on Instagram @KittyOnTheTankPut your kitty on the tank, ladies.Let's get it.CreditsHosted by Chantill Lopez & Gina PeluccaProduction by Alyssa Frain - https://www.alyssafrain.comOriginal music written and performed by Max Mackey - https://www.maxmackey.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 3 Stories from the Road

    Ep. 3 Stories from the Road
    Jul 17 2026
    You know that saying, "The journey is the destination?"Yeah...it's also where all the weird shit happens.This week, Gina checks in from somewhere between New Orleans and California after what was supposed to be a straightforward ride west. I’m sure you can guess that…it wasn't.Because the road doesn't care about your f*cking itinerary.Heat? Reroute.Wildfire smoke? Believe it or not...reroute again.Drop a laptop somewhere along the way? Uh oh. Turns out one of the greatest riding skills has nothing to do with leaning into corners. It's learning how to hold your plans loosely enough that adventure and life can surprise you and you can leave enough space for the glory.We dive into both the Outer Game and the Inner Game of rolling with whatever the road throws your way. On the practical side, we're swapping travel tips, talking weather apps (major points for Drive Weather) that have become absolute ride-savers, and sharing how we've been using AI to rethink routes, uncover hidden gems, and make smarter decisions before the kickstand even comes up.Along the way, there are mechanical gremlins, a story that's almost too ridiculous to be true, unexpected acts of kindness, a few deep rabbit holes, and more than one reminder that the best adventures rarely go according to plan.So here's our question for you...What's the best story the road has given you?The breakdown. The wrong turn. The person you never expected to meet. The moment that still makes you laugh every time you tell it.Share it with us on Instagram @KittyOnTheTank. We just might feature you in an upcoming episode.Now quit waiting for the perfect plan.Put your kitty on the tank, ladies.Let's get it.Mentioned in this Episode🏍️ Where Next Motohttps://www.wherenextmoto.com🏍️ Women's Moto Wellness Summithttps://www.womensmotowellnesssummit.com🧠 Nervous System Works (Chantill Lopez)https://www.nervoussystemworks.com🔥 The Wilder Practice (Gina Pelucca)https://www.thewilderpractice.comComing Up NextWe've officially reunited in California, which means it's time to celebrate Chantill's birthday, hit the road together again, and point our bikes toward the Women's Moto Wellness Summit.Knowing us, there will be laughs, questionable decisions, deep conversations, at least one near miss, and probably another story we'll still be telling ten years from now.Follow, Subscribe & Share⭐ Follow the show⭐ Leave a review⭐ Tell a riding buddy⭐ Share this episode⭐ Tag us in your adventures @KittyOnTheTankThanks for riding with us.CreditsHosted by Chantill Lopez & Gina PeluccaProduction by Alyssa Frain - https://www.alyssafrain.comOriginal music written and performed by Max Mackey - https://www.maxmackey.comGraphic Art by xofinn - https://www.instagram.com/xofinn and https://www.xofinn.comAll things supported by Operations Manager, Haylee Gernert - The Virtual Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    47 mins
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