About the show

  ATHENA After Dark is a raw, on-the-road interview and behind-the-scenes series hosted by motorcycle legend, builder, and historian Athena “Chickie” Ransom, the owner and matriarch of Vagabond Chopper; A woman who’s lived and breathed motorcycles her entire life. From grease-stained garages to national stages, Athena’s decades of experience and genuine relationships with the people who define motorcycle culture make her the perfect voice to bring real stories back to the spotlight. ATHENA After Dark captures the heart of the scene where it actually happens: at rallies, garages, backroads, and late-night conversations between riders who’ve built this culture from the ground up. With over 80 fully produced 'in studio' episodes already logged, Athena is a seasoned pro ready to shift gears and take the show ‘out on the open road.’ Her signature segment, "5 Good Things," is a fan favorite and will remain as she asks every guest to share their five good things, delivering authentic experiences and insights directly from the heart of our culture. Each episode features intimate interviews, candid moments, and authentic storytelling from iconic builders, riders, and legends who share Athena’s passion for the craft, the community, and life behind the handlebars. More than entertainment, ATHENA After Dark is an experience, embracing the elements of what brought us all to motorcycles in the first place...good people, good vibes, great stories and great rides.

 Look for Athena and her Athena After Dark Traveling Studio and join her for "LIVE" tapings of the show. 

Meet friends, make new ones and participate as an audience member. Who knows you may just get a chance to be on the show, or meet an inspiration who is. 

 Athena “Chickie” Ransom a.k.a. “The Vagabond Chickie” started as a new rider in 1982, learning the ins and outs of motorcycles from her guy at the time, and the parts counter of an aftermarket shop, working for a racing legend. The lessons learned about motorcycles, the encounters with parts and people proved to be the driving force to a passion-based career in the motorcycle world that she is truly grateful for daily. Chopping and building roadworthy machines is her life. Mix in a bit of antiques that she enjoys restoring and updating to perform on the road, makes her smile so bright it lights up the shop.  Athena has participated in some of the greatest motorcycle rallies, events, and rides in the country as a builder and mechanic. Hard Rock Roadhouse, The first Motorcycle Cannonball Team Effie, Chopper Chick Crew and Chix on 66 to name a few. Many have seen her in magazines and on television, and as the "Hostess" of our show Athena After Dark.  Authentic, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, cool, and quirky. Athena has the positive spirit we searched for, to principal and promote this great adventure.