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Swapmoto Live PodcastAnaheim Two Supercross Recap on the Kickstart PodcastPresented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co.
Well, the Southern California leg of the 2026 Supermotocross World Championship has come to a close, and the Anaheim Two Supercross was packed with action on the track, in the stands, and back in the pits! The Swapmoto Live team of Chase Curtis, Donn Maeda, and Alex Ray go over everything that they saw, heard, and learned at Angels Stadium last Saturday!
2026-01-261h 00Swapmoto Live Podcast2025 Unadilla Motocross Recap on the Kickstart PodcastPresented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co.Last weekend's penultimate Pro Motocross National at Unadilla MX challenged racers with a rough, fast, and somewhat dry track, and even Eli Tomac admitted that the high speeds were intimidating. Chase Curtis, Alex Ray, and Donn Maeda go over everything they saw, learned, and heard at Una-freakin'-dilla!
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Swapmoto Live PodcastSpring Creek MX Recap ft. Jeremy Martin | Kickstart PodcastThe 2025 Spring Creek Motocross National was one for the books; thanks to epic track conditions, entertaining battles, and an unforgettable final Moto victory by Jeremy Martin. For this week's Kickstart Podcast, Chase Curtis and Alex Ray break down the race, while Donn Maeda and Jeremy Martin discuss his dream exit from professional racing. More on that, and more, on this installment of the Kickstart Podcast, presented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co!
2025-07-141h 13Swapmoto Live PodcastAdam Cianciarulo on the SML ShowFor this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Adam Cianciarulo to discuss his struggles with his injury late in his racing career, what's next for him, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy Adam Cianciarulo on the Swapmoto Live Show!
2024-07-2958 minSwapmoto Live PodcastTony Alessi on the SML Show | Part OnePresented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha
For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Tony Alessi to discuss the evolution of MotoConcepts Racing, rule changes in Supercross, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Tony!
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The SegmentEp. 150 Donn MaedaDonn Maeda is the host and owner of the popular Moto show called SWAP Moto Live. In this episode we get a chance to hear the back story of how Donn went from Journalist to business owner at the age of 50. He is now living his best life and its not to late for you to do the same.
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2024-05-071h 13Swapmoto Live PodcastSteve Caballero on the SML ShowFor this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with skateboarding legend Steve Caballero to discuss his passion for motocross, hobbies outside of skating, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Steve!
2024-05-0629 minSwapmoto Live PodcastJo Shimoda on the SML ShowPresented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha
For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Team Honda HRC's Jo Shimoda to discuss his 2024 Supercross season, the adjustment period he is experiencing with the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Shimoda!
2024-04-2230 minSwapmoto Live PodcastJustin Bogle on the SML ShowPresented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha
For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Justin Bogle to discuss his new deal with Stark Future, stepping away from racing in America, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Bogle!
2024-04-1537 minSwapmoto Live PodcastAustin Forkner on the SML ShowPresented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha
For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner to discuss his brutal crash in Arlington, touch on the massive gains Pro Circuit has made on their machine, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Forkner!
2024-04-0838 min
Swapmoto Live PodcastMalcolm Stewart on the SML ShowFor this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Malcolm Stewart to reflect on the beginning of his 2024 season, discuss what the team is chasing on the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Mookie!
2024-04-0127 minSwapmoto Live PodcastWelcome to the Offseason | Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastWe've officially had one week of the offseason and man, did it feel good! Not that we weren't busy, mind you...we had a ton of testing to do and we've been wide open as usual. Anton is leaving for France with the rest of Team USA for the Motocross of Nations, ARay is working the Chaparral Parking Lot Sale, Chase is filming a wedding in Mexico, and Donn is orchestrating the 2024 250 Shootout this coming week! Busy, busy...
2023-10-0354 minSwapmoto Live PodcastOff-Weekend Fun on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Pro Taper
The first of two off-weekends has passed and a lot was still going on for the SML staff; ARay had his bachelor party in Havasu and Chase and Donn headed to Whistler, B.C. for Crankworx with the King of Supercross. We had a nice bench-racing session about the newest rumors floating around, what to look for at Loretta Lynns next weekend, and more!
2023-07-311h 08Swapmoto Live PodcastShooting the Shit and Shots with Jeremy McGrathWe are in Whistler, B.C. Canada for the Crankworx MTB festival with the King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath, for the second time ever. Following up with our first installment in 2019m we got together this evening for our (now) traditional Live Tequila Podcast. Both McGrath and swap went live on Instagram to field some questions from viewers, and it was a good time - albeit somewhat more controlled and in control than the second installment (which was never aired and archived, by the way). Jeremy and Donn talk about everything from Jett Lawerence's dominance to two-strokes making a...
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Eyes Up LifeDonn Maeda | Motocross Journalist and Host of SwapMotoLiveLearn more at EyesUpRide.com
Episode 12 with Donn Maeda (@swapmoto). I had an excellent and deep dive conversation with Donn, avid cyclist, journalist, and host of @swapmotolive. We talk from everything from how he went from pen and paper on the sidelines of Motocross races in his teens to how eating burgers are just as distracting as our phones in the car. Donn’s perspective on life and what he values is refreshing and grounding - listen in and enjoy!
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2023-06-161h 05Swapmoto Live PodcastStark Future Varg Test Rider Roundtable w swap, Rene Garcia, Mike Sleeter and Dylan WoodcockPresented by Fox Racing
Journalists and test riders from around the world converged in Barcelona, Spain, last month to take their first rides on the Stark Future Varg electric motocross bike at Golf MX Track. Donn Maeda and Rene Garcia made the trip abroad for Swapmoto Live, and we narrowly missed our former test rider Mike Sleeter, who made the move to Australia with his family last year and is now testing for motoonline.com. We did, however, cross paths with our buddy Dylan Woodcock; the Supercross racer handling the testing duties for Dirt Hub, a UK-based...
2022-06-101h 05Swapmoto Live PodcastHangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The Hangtown Classic went off last weekend and the racing in both classes was insane! Chase and Donn were on hand in NorCal working the event, and teamed up with Anton and ARay for this morning's bench-racing session. Tune in to hear what we saw and learned at Prarie City OHV Park!
2022-06-061h 09Swapmoto Live PodcastRed Bud Track N Trail, New BIkes, ARay's Romance, and more, on the Pro Taoer Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The Kickstart Podcast is a day late this week because our entire editorial staff was traveling yesterday: Chase and Donn to Red Bud to test the 2023 KTMs, and Anton to Boise, Idaho, for the WPS Dealer Show. ARay is back home in Tennessee playing in the World Series of Love, and we were joined on today's show by our senior test rider at SML, Pat Foster. Lots to BS about and enjoy in this week's show, even with no racing!
2022-05-1845 minSwapmoto Live PodcastShootouts, Arenacross, Boot Camp, and Two-Stroke Builds on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Can you believe that we're already halfway through November? Before you know it, we'll be waiting for our passes at Angel's Stadium at Anaheim One! This week on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast, co-host Alex Ray phones in from the California high desert, where he's three weeks deep into pre-season boot camp with Carson Mumford, Derek Drake, and. their trainer, Davi Millsaps. Anton talks about the Hoosier Arenacross he attended last weekend, Chase and Donn discuss last week's grueling 250 shootout, and we all predict how many hours (or minutes) ARay's new Honda CR250...
2021-11-161h 02Swapmoto Live PodcastMX Shootouts, Heart Surgeries, and Snake Pranks on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Another off-season weekend has passed but just because there was no racing to bench race about, that doesn't mean we didn't have a good time! Chase Curtis was busy working on our 2022 450 Shootout video, so Bar X Motorsports/Ecstar/Chaparral/Suzuki's Derek Drake filled in for him, joining Michael Antonovich, Donn Maeda, and Alex Ray on the mic today. We had a good time. Enjoy!
2021-10-181h 12Swapmoto Live PodcastNational MX Preview on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
This week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast comes to you on a Wednesday as we wanted to check out the action at yesterday's Fox Raceway National Media Day first. The track was brutal yesterday and the four riding sessions were very telling about who's ready and who's not. Our very own Michael Antonovich joined us in-office this week, making it a great panel with the three California locals; Donn, Chase and ARay.
2021-05-261h 07Swapmoto Live PodcastOrlando Two Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Man what a night we had inside Camping World Stadium for the Orlando Two Supercross! There was no shortage of thrills or chills on the track, and last weekend Maeda and Antonovich got to witness a lot of it, first hand. Today's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast covers the crashes, injuries, mechanicals, and victories in detail with swap, Anton, Chase and ARay. Enjoy.
2021-02-2252 minSwapmoto Live PodcastOrlando One Supercross Recap and More on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Round seven of the Monster Energy Supercross Series visited Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, last weekend, and we saw two second-time winners this season in Cooper Webb and Jett Lawrence. Rain hammered the area in the hours prior to the race, but the Dirt Wurx crew did a phenomenal job of keeping the track dry and although the racing surface was slippery, it was far from the quagmire that many feared it would be. Freshly cleared with a negative COVID-19 test result, Alex Ray rejoined Chase Curts and Donn Maeda in the...
2021-02-1654 minSwapmoto Live PodcastWW Ranch and Mini Major Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Man what a weekend! Our staff was split on opposite sides of the Nation: Anton at the WW Ranch National in Florida, and Donn and Chase at the fifth-annual Mini Major by Seven MX. While there was great racing at both events, the stories that came out of them far outweigh the on-track action. Tonight, the three of us - plus ad guy and donut connoisseur Dommer - bench race about all that happened on two wheels over the weekend.
2020-09-291h 10Swapmoto Live Podcast2021 450 Shootout | 805 Happy HourPresented by 805 Beer
Last week, we concluded our 2021 450 MX Shootout. After our final day of back-to-back testing, we converged on Jeff Blackmore's Blackmore Ranch to hang out in his bar and bench race about the six bikes that we had just ridden. This was originally a video, but we also exported the audio so it could be consumed in podcast format. Featured are Donn Maeda, Mike Sleeter, Pat Foster, Kyle Puerner and Connor Ericsson aka Buttery Films.
2020-09-2843 minSwapmoto Live PodcastWeekend Wildin' on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
With a break in the MX Nationals, we all got to enjoy some personal time this weekend. Anton went racing, Chase painted a house, Dommer ate some donuts, and Donn rode everything possible, motorized or not. There have been some interesting silly season rumors that have surfaced and we go through those, and our regular co-host Alex Ray called in to talk about scoring zero points in 10 motos. All in all, it was a great time and it should be an entertaining listen. Thanks to Pro Taper!
2020-09-1555 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRed Bud MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The Red Bud doubleheader over the Labor Day holiday weekend produced some great racing that was easy to bench race about on today's Kickstart Podcast! From Barcia's aggro pass on Marv, to Ferrandis and J-Mart touching (handlebar) tips, to Hampshire almost doing a Sonny Bono, last weekend's racing was all-time! SML Senior Test Rider Pat Foster joined us in the studio as he was down for this afternoon's 2021 KTM 250 and 350 SX-F test sessions with us.
2020-09-1058 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRed Bud Two MX | How Was Your Weekend PodcastPresented by OGIO Powersports
The first-ever motocross National double-header is in the record books, and the racing at Red Bud Two was spectacular! Though it was certainly odd to watch races at Red Bud Track N' Trail with no fans, both rounds went off without a hitch and produced some memorable results. After the checkered flags flew on the 250 and 450 classes, we headed to the pits to get the scoop from as many racers as possible, and then hit it even harder on Tuesday morning with a few phone calls! Enjoy!
2020-09-081h 04Swapmoto Live PodcastTevin Tapia Update on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Tevin Tapia had a horrible crash one month ago at Fox Raceway and broke a few vertebrae in his neck. Luckily, the long-time privateer did not suffer paralysis. Instead, Tapia lost control of his left leg but maintained feeling throughout his body. After 10 days in the ICU, Tapia was relocated to a rehabilitation facility and has continued to make progress. We gave him a call today to get an update on his recovery and were pleased to hear some great news.
2020-09-0826 minSwapmoto Live Podcast2020 Red Bud One MX | How Was Your Weekend PodcastPresented by OGIO Powersports
Temperatures were fair and the conditions were prime for Friday's fourth round of the Lucas Oil MX Nationals at Red Bud Track N Trail in Buchanan, Michigan, and Jeremy Martin and Zach Osborne topped the 250 and 450 classes, respectively, in grand style with 1-1 moto sweeps. After the races were over, we tracked down as many racers as we could to get the scoop about what really went down! We've also turned this into a podcast, as 50 minutes of interviews might be easier to digest in audio format.
2020-09-0549 minSwapmoto Live PodcastIronman MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
Man, there was a ton to talk about in this morning's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast. The Ironman MX National produced some awesome racing, but there were also some bits of news that surfaced last weekend that will make things very interesting this off-season. Join Donn, Chase, and Anton, plus our regular co-host Alex Ray as we run down the sights and news from Ironman MX.
2020-08-3154 minSwapmoto Live Podcast2020 Ironman MX | How Was Your Weekend PodcastPresented by OGIO Powersports
Rond three of the Lucas Oil MX Nationals visited Ironman Raceway and racers were greeted with the first relatively dry track of the year. The action was amazing in both classes, and after the dust settled we did our best to track down as many racers as possible in person and on the phone to ask, "How Was Your Weekend?" Once again, the video that lives on SwapmotoLive.com is nearly 60 minutes long, so we thought it would be a good idea to turn the interviews into a podcast for those who would...
2020-08-3159 minSwapmoto Live PodcastJosh Grant on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Josh Grant is one of the most stylish, hardest-charging racers of the modern era, and his absence at the races is definitely felt by his legions of hardcore fans. Though it sounds like he's closed a chapter on full-time pro racing, JG33 still rides for fun, competes in selected races on the calendar, and is a full-time husband and dad to his wife Ashley and sons Wyatt and Easton.
The Grant family has recently begun attending the AMSOIL Swapmoto Race Series, and Wyatt and Easton are front-runners in their respective mini...
2020-08-3035 minSwapmoto Live PodcastLoretta Lynn's Two Recap on the Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The Loretta Lynn's Two MX National was an even gnarlier mudder than the first, and the results, upsets, and surprises were certainly worth talking about on this morning's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast! Our regular cohost Alex Ray was back in the studio with us, and we even got a surprise call-in from Monster Energy Yamaha's Broc Tickle, who added tons of flavor and excitement. Join us for a really fun hour and a half of quality bench racing.
2020-08-241h 28Swapmoto Live PodcastTevin Tapia on FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Life changed for our buddy Tevin Tapia at around 9:30 a.m. on August 7. Out for a day of moto at Fox Raceway with his dad, Rod, Tevin went to size up a triple jump with a deck landing but was sent into a violent endo when he landed in softer dirt than he had anticipated. On impact, Tapia broke his C6 and C7 vertebrae in his neck and initially, could not feel his legs. Thankfully, Tapia gained his feeling back as he was being transported to the hospital. In the ICU, Tapia's neck...
2020-08-2142 minSwapmoto Live PodcastLoretta Lynn's One Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals finally got underway last weekend at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and thanks to a gnarly rainstorm that passed through the area in the day prior, the track evolved into what was regarded by many racers as one of the most challenging in recent memory. Bell Helmet's Benny Tozzi joined us in the SML headquarters today as we phoned up our man on the scene, Michael Antonovich, to gain some insight and do some grade-A bench racing!
2020-08-181h 07Swapmoto Live Podcast2020 Loretta Lynn's One MX | How Was Your Weekend PodcastPresented by OGIO Powersports
The 2020 Lucas Oil Motocross Nationals finally got underway yesterday at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and the racing was everything that fans had hoped it would be. Strict social distancing rules prevent the media from interacting with the riders, so this summer's edition of How Was Your Weekend presented by OGIO Powersports will be gathered a little differently. We phoned up a ton of the top riders and got their race recaps today, and actually got more details than normal. Enjoy!
2020-08-1751 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSTACYC Inventor Ryan Ragland on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Unless you've been living on a deserted island for the past several years, you have undoubtedly seen (and heard) the small electric stability cycles known as STACYC. Equipped with small electric motors and throttles, the little bikes have allowed countless youngsters to develop their two-wheeled motor skills sooner. What does this mean to the motorcycle industry? Future growth, of course, as the STACYC bikes make the transition onto a mini bike a practically seamless affair.
Yesterday, KTM and Husqvarna debuted a line of officially licensed STACYC bikes at Fox Raceway, and...
2020-08-1448 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSummertime Madness on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
And just like that, the racing world is back to normal again! The AMA Amateur National Championships at Loretta Lynn's went off last week in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and last weekend we had the FIM MXGP resume in Latvia. For race fans like us, all seems right in the world again and to top things off, our MX Nationals start in only five days! There have been some interesting developments in the sport in the past week, and we go over them all in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast. Enjoy!
2020-08-111h 01Swapmoto Live PodcastMarvin Musquin's Return to Racing on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
It's been nearly one year since Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin lined up behind a starting gate aboard his Frankie Latham-tuned 450 SX-F, and the likable Frenchman is anxious and excited to get back to action next weekend at the inaugural Loretta Lynn's Pro MX National. The damage Musquin's knee sustained last winter was serious enough to keep him off the bike until only a few weeks ago, but he reports that his fitness and speed are good and he is ready to race.
2020-08-0836 minSwapmoto Live PodcastLoretta Lynn's Preview and More on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
The AMA Amateur National MX National Championships at Loretta Lynns starts this week and our man on the scene, Michael Antonovich, gives us the rundown on who to keep an eye out for. We also discuss the upcoming Nationals, a few rumors we've heard, and give Dommer a hard time about his "low moral fiber" starting technique at last weekend's Swapmoto Race Series event at Glen Helen Raceway.
2020-08-0343 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRyan Surratt and Richard Taylor on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
The 2020 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MX Series kicked off last weekend at Gopher Dunes, and Californians Ryan Surratt and Richard Taylor are set to contest the entire Canadian championship with the Sky Racing Kawasaki team in the 250 division. We're very familiar with both Surratt and Taylor as both have been test riders for us in the past. That said, we're especially interested in their experiences north of the US border. We phoned them up to talk about their two-week trailer quarantine in the woods, the racing, and their crash course in camper cooking...
2020-07-3128 minSwapmoto Live PodcastEverything on Two Wheels on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
There was lots to talk about this morning on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast as there have been subtle changes made to the upcoming Lucas Oil Pro MX Nationals, a manufacturer dropped out of the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National, some last-minute pro roster changes, a near-600-racer turnout at last weekend's AMSOIL Swapmoto Race Series event at LACR MX, and our very own resident Clydesdale, Dominic Gaytan, threw hit hat into the observed trials arena last Friday! Enjoy!
2020-07-2744 minSwapmoto Live PodcastTyler Bereman on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Tyler Bereman is - hands down - one of the baddest dudes in freestyle motocross. I'm lucky to have been buddies with Bereman since his days as an amateur motocross racer, and it's been fun to watch his career on two wheels evolve into what it is now. This Tuesday, Bereman and a handful of other hand-picked riders will compete in the first-ever FMX Fite Klub event, and we phoned him up to get the scoop on the event. It was very interesting to hear about the different disciplines involved in the event...
2020-07-2729 minSwapmoto Live PodcastCountdown to the MX Nationals on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
We're 26 days away from the start of the Lucas Oil MX Nationals kickoff at Loretta Lynn's, and we are HYPED! Still, there's some grumbling about the schedule from race teams, and of course the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions from state to state. We sure hope the schedule goes off without a hitch, as we want to see some great racing as badly as everyone else. Anton brings some great insight on today's show and our regular co-host ARay is back in the studio with us. Lots of great stuff this week! Thanks to the...
2020-07-2053 minSwapmoto Live PodcastAnton & Crutcher's Southern Road Trip On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingLast week Anton and Crutcher hopped in the white moto van and headed out for a weekend of riding at tracks in the south. The plan was rather loose, with a meeting on Friday, a day of riding at the all-new Oak & Harrow facility in South Carolina, and then a dash over to Alabama for laps at Monster Mountain MX. Hours behind the wheel and miles on the interstate were the perfect time for the guys to bench race and when they got back to Anton's house on Monday morning, they plugged in the...
2020-07-181h 02Swapmoto Live PodcastRoad Trips and Races on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
It's been a busy week for the SML staff as we combed the local MX tracks last week in search of good content, promoted round two of the AMSOIL West Coast Open Series and had a whopping 630 entries, and also road-tripped across the East Coast to ride at Monster Mountain in Alabama. Our good buddy Scrub Daddy joined us in the office to co-host because Alex Ray was busy testing with his mechanic Cholo Mike and all in all it was a very enjoyable 45 minutes of bench racing about the state of motocross.
2020-07-1443 minSwapmoto Live PodcastZach Osborne on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Zach Osborne is one of the most well-rounded riders in motocross and Supercross today, and this weekend he will throw his hat into the ring at the High Voltage Park round of the GNCC Series. We hadn't had a chance to chat with ZO since his big win at the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship finale in Salt Lake City, so there was lots to catch up on a BS about with the likable rider from Virginia.
2020-07-0941 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSummertime Blues on the Pro Taper Kickstart PodcastPresented by Pro Taper
What a strange time in the world we're in at the moment. Still on a high of sorts from the Salt Lake City Supercross marathon last month, we've all been somber at the news that the Pro MX Nationals are on hold for now, with hopes of arranging an abbreviated series that will start in August. For now, like the rest of the sport, we're in a holding pattern just waiting for the gate to drop. Today's episode of the Kickstart Podcast is a bit of a mash-up, as swap returned to the...
2020-07-0748 minSwapmoto Live PodcastTim Cotter On the 2020 MX Nationals | FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingWhen the “indefinite postponement” of 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship came today, we called our contacts at MX Sports for more details. No, the race season will not kick off in the middle of July like we expected, but it's not all bad news.Our main conversation was with Events Organizer Tim Cotter, and it answered a lot of questions that many of us have thought about over the last few weeks. Tim is one of the guys we see at every round of the outdoors series and his role in the...
2020-07-0242 minSwapmoto Live PodcastTransAm & Pro MX Talk On The 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D HelmetsIt was a busy weekend for the SML Crew! Although there was no pro racing to speak of anywhere in the States, we headed to Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California and joined our fellow Vet Class warriors for two days of racing at the Trans Am Vet Classic. An event that caters to the aged and experienced rider with a unique track, full gates, and awards, the Trans Am Vet Classic is one of our favorite times of the year. Our resident Clydesdale Class competitor Dominic Gaytan filled us in with details of...
2020-06-3054 minSwapmoto Live PodcastMichael Lindsay Discusses The SLC SX On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingNow that we're back home from Utah, we've had some time to reflect on the seven-race run in Salt Lake City that wrapped up the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series. All things considered, it's incredible to see how Feld and everyone involved in the events came together and worked through the unusual situation, especially with new measures that were put in place to reduce contact between those of us that were on-site.
Everyone's experience in Salt Lake City was different and we wanted to hear what it was like for a smaller organization, so we c...
2020-06-2754 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSalt Lake City Supercross Wrapup on the 6D Helmets PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
What a whirlwind the past three weeks have been! Though the last seven rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship couldn't have been held in a more beautiful location, everyone involved in the historic event - whether it be racers, mechanics, crew members, or even the media - the checkered flat at yesterday's finale couldn't have come at a better time. It's been a blast covering the racing over the past three weeks, and our co-host Alex Ray has experienced a wide range of track conditions, results, and emotions. Enjoy!
2020-06-2241 minSwapmoto Live PodcastAlex Gillespie & Mike Muye On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingWhen Salt Lake City was announced as the location for the final rounds of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series, one of the first thoughts that came to mind for everyone was about the tracks. A new layout for every round is a defining trait to Supercross, but there were concerns that Feld Entertainment and the Dirt Wurx crew would be limited by the short time between races and the space of Rice Eccles Stadium.With a handful of races complete it's clear that the crews were up for the challenge, even...
2020-06-1943 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSalt Lake City Four and Five Supercross Recap on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
We're officially over the hump with the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Salt Lake City seven-race wrapup, and the racing action is getting better and better! 250-class rivalries, Ken Roczen's rebound from health issues, and Cooper Webb's popular wins, and more, have kept us all on the edge of our seats. With one week and two races left, swap, Anton, and ARay, recap and bench race about the most recent two races in SLC...
2020-06-1540 minSwapmoto Live PodcastCole Seely on the Fly Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by Fly Racing
On this week's Fly Racing Swapmoto Podcast, we phoned up our buddy Cole Seely to get his take on the Monster Energy Supercross reboot in Salt Lake City, get the scoop on his new KTM 450 SX-F, and see how the freshly retired racer handled the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. Jokingly, Seely told us that he "retired just in time," to avoid the uncertainty of the 2020 race season and the upcoming non-stop racing as the break in action has effectively eliminated this winter's off-season. Enjoy!
2020-06-1231 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSalt Lake City SX Two and Three Recap on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
In the past week we've seen two drastically different Supercross races at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and we recap all of the things we saw in the pits, on the track, and on television. Our regular co-host Alex Ray of the SGB Racing/Maxxis/Babbitt's Kawasaki team joins Donn Maeda and Michael Antonovich to discuss all that's been going on in SLC.
2020-06-0849 minSwapmoto Live PodcastTom Journet on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Even though you might not know Tom Journet, you've seen his video work somewhere in the last few years thanks to his ongoing projects with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team, Bell Helmets, and Team Fried. A 20-something from the suburbs of New Jersey, Journet cut an interesting career path at a very young age, first as a contributor for Vurbmoto and then as a hired filmer for brands in the industry, but nothing compares to the cult following he, Anderson, and Matt Rice experience around the world through their personal online...
2020-06-0750 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSalt Lake City SX One Recap on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
It really happened! Racing resumed at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, yesterday on a hot, windy afternoon and everyone was elated to back on track to finish out the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series. The atmosphere in the pits was strange with no fans and the social distancing rules made things strange, but hell: we'll take it! Co-host Alex Ray - fresh off his 17th in the 450 main event - joins Donn Maeda and Michael Antonovich in our remote SLC office to do some bench racing!
2020-06-0130 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSupercross Reboot on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
It's really happening! Starting this weekend, the Monster Energy Supercross Series resumes in Rice-Eccles Stadium, and over the next three weeks, seven made-for-television races will be run in rapid-fire succession. Our bags are packed and we are making the drive to Utah to be a part of this historic string of events, and we can't wait!
2020-05-2625 minSwapmoto Live PodcastChad Reed on the Fox Racing Feature PodcastPresented by Fox Racing
In six days, racing will resume and over the next 21 the final seven rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Series will be held inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Among the 40 450-class racers lining up will me Mountain Motorsports rider Chad Reed, now in his final tour of duty before calling it a career in motorcycle racing. Interestingly enough, Reed will line up on a different machine than he began his farewell tour on: a KTM 450 SX-F. In this 50-minute conversation, we cover what led to the switch, Reed's take on...
2020-05-2649 minSwapmoto Live PodcastFite Klub Recap and Supercross News on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
Last week, we attended the first-ever Moto Fite Klub event in Ohio and it certainly felt great to be working again. The race was awesome and getting to see some of the legends of our sport doing battle again was nothing short of amazing. On today's 6D Helmets Kickstart podcast we wrap up what we saw and learned, and talk about the upcoming seven rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship that will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2020-05-1854 minSwapmoto Live PodcastGeoff Aaron on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Unless you've been living under a rock thus far in. 2020, you should already know that Spanish trials and off-road motorcycle manufacturer Gas Gas has been acquired by the KTM Group. In motocross and off-road circles, this means another complete set of machines based on the tried-and-true KTM platforms, but what does this mean for moto trials? For now, the championship-winning machines will be produced as is, but expect some KTM influence to find its way onto the popular bikes. 10-time National Trial Champion Geoff Aaron is the biggest name in American moto trials...
2020-05-1851 minSwapmoto Live PodcastLocal Moto With Jeff Crutcher On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingWith some time left until Supercross starts back up, Anton made the drive to Iowa to watch the Justin Brayton Shootout at Riverside Raceway. Since Iowa has lifted restrictions from COVID-19 in recent weeks, the weekend in Winterset quickly became a must-ahead for riders of all skill levels in the central part of the United States and by the end of the weekend there were 1834 total race entries in a wide variety of classes. A sizeable purse payout to the Pro Classes lured a handful of speedy riders from around the region, including...
2020-05-181h 30Swapmoto Live PodcastMoto Fite Klub on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
The SML team is on site at the Moto Fite Klub track and we are fired up for tomorrow's elimination-style race! The track looks challenging, yet simple enough to yield some great racing tomorrow, and the event should be super entertaining to watch. swap and Anton chat about tomorrow's event, as well as some Supercross updates, and more, in this week's 6D Helmets Kickstart Podcast. Of course, tune in to swapmotolive.com for tons of event coverage and behind-the-scenes footage.
2020-05-1131 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRJ Hampshire on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
There's probably no one that's been impacted more by the current halt in racing than RJ Hampshire. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider came into 2020 with a new team and put in career-best results through the first few rounds of the 250 East Coast series, despite having a serious knee injury from a preseason crash. Because the original plan was to hold the remaining seven rounds of Supercross in the fall, Hampshire decided now was the best time to get the damaged repaired, only to see Feld and the teams propose a return...
2020-05-0826 minSwapmoto Live PodcastPastrana, Bradshaw, Stanton, and more on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
If you've been on social media at all the past week, you've certainly caught wind of the MX Fite Club race that's going on next Tuesday, May 12. MX Fite Klub is a bracket-style race that will pit 10 legends of our sport in two-rider, two-lap elimination races until an MX Fite Klub champion is crowned. For this installment of the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast, we caught up with all nine of the 10 racers (we already did a podcast on Monday with Ryan Villopoto about Fite Klub) to get their take on the ground-breaking event...
2020-05-062h 03Swapmoto Live Podcast6d Helmets Kickstart Podcast | MX Fite Klub and MorePresented by 6D Helmets
Things are getting exciting in the world of Supercross and motocross! Tracks are opening back up, pros are spinning laps on Supercross tracks in preparation for a return to racing, outlaw events are going down in the midwest, and 10 legends of motocross are set to do battle in a bracket-style race that will be broadcast live on the FITE TV app. Final word is expected to drop this Wednesday from FELD Entertainment about where and when SX will resume, and we share some insight as to the locations that are being considered.
2020-05-0636 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRyan Villopoto on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodastPresented by FLY Racing
Ryan Villopoto is always a fun chat, and this week on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast we got the 11-time champ on the phone to talk about MX Fite Klub. Unless your phone is busted and you haven't been on Instagram, you should have already caught wind of the event that is going down on May 12 on the Fite TV app. Ryan Villopoto, Mike Alessi, Travis Pastrana, Ivan Tedesco, Damon Bradshaw, Ryan Sipes, Jeff Stanton, Broc Glover, Kevin Windham, and Jake Weimer will face off in one-on-one grudge matches in a bracket-style race...
2020-05-0436 minSwapmoto Live PodcastAre We Racing in May? | 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
It's been an exciting week with lots to talk about. Many racers want to return to Monster Energy Supercross racing on the potential May timeline, but a few do not. Will it happen? We hope so, but don't see how it could work. On a positive note, California motocross tracks re-opened to the public with social distancing regulations in place, and we were able to get out and burn some motos!
2020-04-2751 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRed Bull Moto Spy's Jeremy Malott & Wes Williams On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY RacingHave you watched every episode of this year's Red Bull Moto Spy series? Led by Wes Williams and Jeremy Malott, the dedicated film crew has produced six documentary-style episodes that showcase the efforts that Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Brandon Hartranft, Pierce Brown, Brian Moreau, Adam Cianciarulo, Zach Osborne, and others have put in to reach the top step of the podium in Supercross through storytelling and action clips. With the series complete for now, we discussed how the project was put together, the reaction riders and teams have to being involved, and other...
2020-04-2447 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSupercross to Resume in May? | 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
The latest news to hit the scene is that Feld is kicking the idea around of completing the final seven rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship in May at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Our man on the scene Michael Antonovich did some digging this weekend and we discuss the potential of getting back to racing next month!
2020-04-2031 minSwapmoto Live PodcastOff-Road Mania on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
Last week was the most miserable on the California quarantine thus far, as heavy rain fell throughout the week and prevented us from even stepping outside. All was not lost, however, as some of us were able to head to the hills for some 2020 Husqvarna off-road bike testing. Join swap, Anton, Dommer, and ARay as we have a great time discussing the state of racing, quarantine life, and more!
2020-04-1341 minSwapmoto Live PodcastJordon Smith on the Fox Racing Feature PodcastPresented by Fox Racing
Jordon Smith's season came to a halt just a few days before everyone else. A crash on the opening lap of the 250 Main Event left the Smith with torn ligaments in his right knee, which Smith revealed was already weakened by an off-season incident. Surgery was deemed necessary to repair the damage and the recovery timeline means that Smith will spend most of his first year with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki squad on the sidelines.Back home in Southern Georgia, Smith's focus is now on getting back to full...
2020-04-1126 minSwapmoto Live PodcastButtery Films on the FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
It was a quiet Monday afternoon at the SML headquarters until we got a surprise visit from our buddy Connor Ericsson, AKA Buttery Films. Buttery was running around town doing errands that most people with a brand-new dirt bike do; picking up parts, dropping off suspension, etc. We thought we'd follow up on our SML Show visit with Buttery, and just so happened to have our podcast equipment handy. As always, chatting with our social media superstar friend was a great time. Enjoy!
2020-04-0850 minSwapmoto Live PodcastSML's One Year Anniversary on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
A lot has gone on in our SoCal locale in the past week...two more of our motocross tracks have been closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some teams are losing sponsors, more events are being canceled, and motocross brands are coming together to support our country's frontline healthcare workers. And you know what else happened? Swapmoto Live turned one! Thanks to all of our advertisers, friends, listeners, viewers, and readers for your support. You make it possible and all worthwhile!
2020-04-0736 minSwapmoto Live PodcastStay at Home Week 2 on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
Last week, Feld announced that "It's. Not. Over." and that the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series would wrap up in the Fall after the summertime MX Nationals. This was encouraging news for race fans around the world, as the thought of the amazing 2020 series coming to a premature end was heartbreaking. In addition to this, we've spent some time on the phone with Feld officials to get the scoop on what might be in store. Kill some time with the SML staff and guest co-host Alex Ray this week on the 6D Helmets Kickstart...
2020-03-3134 minSwapmoto Live PodcastDave Prater On The Fly Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by 6D HelmetsThe COVID-19 crisis has had a major impact on the Monster Energy Supercross Series and over the last few weeks we've seen announcements of cancelled rounds and intentions for makeup dates at a later time in the year. Dave Prater is the Senior Director of Operations for Two Wheel activity at Feld Entertainment and has been one of the key people working out possible solutions, including the current plan to resume completion in September, after the conclusion of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. But as you'll hear in our conversation, there are a...
2020-03-3029 minSwapmoto Live Podcast2020 Anaheim One Supercross | Fasthouse Race Companion PodcastPresented by FasthouseThe lack of racing is starting to get to us. Sure, we've made the most of the time away from airports and stadiums, yet there's something missing from our weekend routine. With that, Anton and Dommer decided that now would be a good time to rewatch the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series from the beginning, starting with the 2020 Anaheim One Supercross. That night in January feels like forever ago, but when relive the moment and know the outcome, everything hits a little different. On Friday night we sat down at our couches (1800 miles apart for safe...
2020-03-301h 35Swapmoto Live PodcastRicky Johnson on Having COVID-19 | Fly Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by FLY Racing
Earlier this afternoon, motocross and Supercross legend Rick Johnson announced on his Instagram account (@therickyjohnson) that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Already on the backside of the virus, RJ shared some insight about what the illness was like in his post. As the first person we actually know who has been infected with Coronavirus, we thought it would be a great opportunity to gain some insight into the pandemic from someone who has first-hand experience.
And of course, since it's always a thrill to chat with RJ, we continued on...
2020-03-3040 minSwapmoto Live PodcastPractice & Testing With Zach Osborne | FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by Fly RacingWhat is a normal practice day like for a high-level racer? Do they show up to the track with a set agenda of what they will work on, be it the bike or technique, or is there more importance on laps and lap times? We have so many questions about the weekly grind and testing parts, many of which were answered by Zach Osborne in an hour-long phone call. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider is one of the most detail-minded guys in the pit area and there's a reason for every...
2020-03-2454 minSwapmoto Live PodcastStay at Home Week 1 on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
This is the first Monday since California has been under Stay at Home orders, and the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive effect on our sport. With the seeming cancellation of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship Series, racers and teams have been left in limbo. The announcement of the amended 11-race MX National Championship Series was a bright spot last week, but who knows if the worst will have passed by the proposed June 13 start date in Jacksonville, Florida. This morning, we responsibly gathered at the Swapmoto Live offices and maintained a distance...
2020-03-2346 minSwapmoto Live PodcastThe State of Racing on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
In line with the COVID-19 pandemic that the world is undergoing, our sport is on hold indefinitely and racers, race teams, and race fans have suddenly found themselves empty-handed, so to speak. The last-minute cancelation of last weekend's Indianapolis round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series was a big wake up call about just how serious the spread of the infection is and on today's 6D Helmets Kickstart Podcast, we discuss the effects that the shut down is, and might have, on the industry and our sport in general. SGB Racing/Maxis Tires...
2020-03-171h 07Swapmoto Live PodcastGarrett Marchbanks on the Fox Feature PodcastPresented by Fox Racing
Ideally, we'd be chatting with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Garrett Marchbanks while doing track walk at the Indy Supercross, but with the cancellation of the event due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we caught up with the racer from Utah on the phone on this rainy SoCal Saturday morning. Having earned the first 250 Supercross win of his career last weekend at the Daytona Supercross by Honda, Marchbanks is understandably still on cloud nine and had plenty to talk about in this week's Fox Feature.
2020-03-1423 minSwapmoto Live PodcastFrank Kashare on the Fly Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by Fly Racing
One of the important behind-the-scenes guys in our sport, O'Neal Racing's President Frank Kashare is also one of the coolest guys in moto. Today, we ventured to the new Camarillo, California, headquarters of O'Neal Racing and sat down with Kashare and Rider Support Manager Mark Shear for a fun episode of the Fly Racing Swapmoto Podcast. Enjoy!
2020-03-131h 02Swapmoto Live PodcastGenki Watanabe on the SML ShowPresented by OGIO Powersports and FMF Racing
Genki Watanabe is a freestyle motocross rider from Osaka, Japan, and he followed in the footsteps of his friend Taka Higashino by coming to America to escape the pressures of racing and make a name for himself in freestyle. Known for his insane whips and super-clean style on and off the bike, “Wanky” has been accepted with open arms by all of America’s top freestyle riders. With Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg as his personal English teacher, you can only imagine the words that will come out of Wanky’s mouth in this epis...
2020-03-1036 minSwapmoto Live PodcastDaytona Supercross Recap on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
The 50th Daytona Supercross by Honda was as rough and challenging as always, and two Kawasaki racers emerged with the 250- and 450-class wins. While Eli Tomac's fourth Daytona victory came as no surprise to anyone, the fantastic ride turned in my Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Garrett Marchbanks in the 250 class caught everyone off guard. On today's 6D Helmets Kickstart Podcast, the staff of SML reviews the race and picks apart all of the fun details.
2020-03-101h 01Swapmoto Live PodcastAdam Cianciarulo on the Fox Friday PodcastPresented by Fox Racing
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo is almost two weeks post-surgery on his collarbone that he broke at the Arlington Supercross Triple Crown, so we thought it was time to track him down and get his thoughts on his otherwise excellent rookie 450 Supercross season. AC has long been one of the best interviews in the sport, and we were able to chat about everything from his injury, to his race results, to pickup kits, to e-bikes and training. Enjoy!
2020-03-0657 minSwapmoto Live PodcastAtlanta Supercross Recap on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
As always, the Battle of Atlanta proved to be a barnburner and aside from Honda HRC's Ken Roczen running away with his third win of the season, the action behind the leader was amazing with some aggressive passes and gritty performances. Monster Energy Yamaha's Justin Barcia overcame a terrible start to return to the podium while defending Supercross Champion Cooper Webb shocked everyone by fighting to third place in extreme pain after his horrific crash last weekend in Arlington. In the 250 class, Chase Sexton earned his second win of the season and took...
2020-03-031h 07Swapmoto Live PodcastMike Muye On The FLY Racing Swapmoto PodcastPresented by Fly RacingWhile the track crew put the final touches on the 2020 Arlington Supercross, we sat down with Mike Muye, Feld Entertainment's Director of Supercross Operations. One of the executives of the Monster Energy Supercross Series, Muye is responsible for a number of details to each race weekend, including logistics of getting the staff in the right place at the right time, the creation each layout, and the overall infrastructure.During our 40 minute conversation, Muye explained how things are transported around the country for all 17 rounds, the importance of the Supercross Futures program...
2020-02-2842 minSwapmoto Live PodcastArlington Supercross Review on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastPresented by 6D Helmets
The second Triple Crown of the Monster Energy Supercross Series went down last weekend in Arlington, Texas, and there was plenty of on-track action to talk about in today's 6D Helmets recap! Swap had the Martian Death Flu all last week and is lacking much of a voice, so big boy Dommer stepped in to cover for him with Anton and Chase in this week's episode. Enjoy!
2020-02-2553 minSwapmoto Live PodcastManuel Lettenbichler on the Fox Racing Feature PodcastPresented by Fox Racing
Simply put, Manuel Lettenbichler is one of the most talented riders on two wheels today. The German off-road star earned the 2019 World Enduro Super Series Championship, topped the Red Bull Romaniacs event, and is the uncontested Ultimate Enduro World Champion.
SML was fortunate enough to come into contact with Lettenbichler while he was in Southern California visiting some sponsors. If you've never heard of Manuel - do yourself a favor and look him up on YouTube!
2020-02-2238 minSwapmoto Live PodcastBroc Tickle on the 6d Helmets Kickstart PodcastThe Lucas Oil MX Nationals headed east last weekend and High Point Raceway yielded some great racing action. Michael Antonovich was on hand for SML, and joins Donn Maeda and guest Broc Tickle for some bench racing and BS. Enjoy!
Thanks to 6D Helmets, Yoshimura R&D, and KTM USA.
2019-06-1750 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRobbie Wageman on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastSanta Clarita, California's Robbie Wageman is a journeyman Supercross racer contesting the Western Regional 250 Championship, but this weekend he topped all comers in the Open Pro division at the Wiseco Pistons Two-Stroke World Championships, hosted by Fasthouse. Wageman's competition included defending champ Zach Bell, 500-mounted Tyler Bowers, SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/Honda rider Mike Alessi, and more. Wageman joins Donn Maeda and Michael Antonovich to recap the race and talk about a whole lot more in this week's show. Enjoy!
2019-04-2247 minSwapmoto Live PodcastJeremy McGrath on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastThe Denver Supercross yielded some great racing in both classes and some wild weather conditions. Seven-time Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath joins Donn Maeda and Michael Antonovich to bench race and shoot the poop about the sport in general in this week's installation of the Kickstart Podcast, presented by 6D Helmets.
2019-04-1553 minSwapmoto Live Podcast2019 Editions Shootout | Track Tested Show w Broc TickleIn 2019, consumers have the chance to own something truly special when it comes to motocross machinery. Three manufacturers - Honda, Husqvarna, and KTM - produce special edition versions of their popular 450 motocross bikes that offer greater value and performance than the standard versions. We gathered the 2019 Honda CRF450R Works Edition, the 2019.5 Husqvarne Rockstar Edition FC 450, and the 2019.5 KTM 450 SX0F Factory Edition machines, and compared them back to back with a testing crew of four riders of varying size, age, and skill. While Broc Tickle brought the star power, the testing experience shared by Editor in Chief Donn...
2019-04-0134 minSwapmoto Live PodcastRyan Villopoto on the 6D Helmets Kickstart PodcastWe're branching out and adding a new podcast show to the Swapmoto Live catalog. The Kickstart Podcast will happen at the start of every week and will review the past weekend's racing action and/or cover the upcoming week's activities. Hosted by SML editors Donn Maeda and Michael Antonovich, we'll invite a different guest to co-host with us each week. And what better way to kick off a new show than with the one and only Ryan Villopoto? Enjoy!
2019-03-2551 min
The Off-Camber PodcastThe Off-Camber Podcast: Donn Maeda - The Fall of Transworld Motocross / Episode 1In the debut episode of "The Off-Camber Podcast, Presented by Specialized" we chat with Donn Maeda (AKA SwapMoto) about the recent closing of Transworld Motocross, the title he launched back in 2000 and was Editor in Chief of until it was shuttered in February of 2019. Donn and some of his previous co-workers have already enacted plan B with his "SwapMoto Live" nametag, as purchasing TWMX became unclear, which he breaks down in detail...before chatting about what the future holds. We also take a moment to talk about his love of cycling and how his family effected his path through...
2019-03-161h 11Swapmoto Live Podcast2019.5 Husqvarna Rockstar Edition FC 450 | Track Tested Show
The 2019.5 Husqvarna Rockstar Edition FC 450 is one badass machine, but is it worth the $11K+ price tag? It's got several key refinements in comparison to the standard 2019 FC 450, and it even has some new technology that we might not see incorporated into the standard line until 2021. We've already logged 10 hours on our test bike since taking delivery of the bike from Andy Jefferson and his team at Husqvarna Motorcycles, and we are very impressed with the overall package. Join Editor Donn Maeda and Senior Test Rider Pat Foster as they break down the ins and outs of t...
2019-02-2558 min
The PulpMX.com ShowShow #370 - Alex Martin, Tyler Bowers, Ryan Ragland with Alex Ray and Donn Maeda In-StudioAlex Martin had a pretty interesting 250 East coast debut in Minneapolis and he's on to discuss that. Tyler Bowers is on to talk a bit about the events surrounding Feld meeting with riders following #limegate. Alex Ray and Donn Maeda of SwapMotoLive are both in studio for what is sure to be HILARITY!!
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