Best Donn Maeda Podcasts (2024)

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SMX Preview on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:08:01

6h ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Presented by Pro Taper We all enjoyed the one-week break between the Pro Motocross Championship Finale and the first of three SML Finals... What did you do with your free weekend? We had plenty to talk about and ponder regarding the upcoming finals...

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Ironman Weekend, Track Changes, MXON & Race Schedules | Inner Monologue 32:17

3h ago32:17

32:17

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Ironman Motocross, the track changes, the 2025 MXoN, SMX, schedules, and more.

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2025 450 Shootout Roundtable on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 55:55

7d ago55:55

55:55

Presented by 6D Helmets Can you believe that it's already shootout season? Yesterday, we concluded our comparison testing of the 2025 450 MX bikes with a final day of back-to-back riding at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Representatives from the manufacturers were on hand to help set up the bikes ideally for each test rider, and we outfitted all …

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Ironman Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:58

3h ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up last weekend at Ironman Raceway and there was plenty of amazing action to talk about and recap; from Chase Sexton's dominant final performance, to Aaron Plessinger's gritty and popular home track performance, to Eli Tomac's awesome return to the podium in only his second outdoor …

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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Ironman Motocross 23:33

3h ago23:33

23:33

The Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up a four-month, 11-race tour of the country with the 2024 Ironman Motocross. A picturesque August day in Indiana saw four action-packed motos and the awarding of the 450 MX title, and after everything was over, we grabbed time with a handful of riders to talk about last gate drops of the summer. Mark Fineis 0…

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Budds Creek Thoughts & Motocross Of Nations Rider Selection | Inner Monologue 29:46

2h ago29:46

29:46

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Budds Creek Motocross, some broad thoughts on the Motocross of Nations, and what he knows about Team USA's selection process.

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Michael Leib on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:03:51

10h ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Presented by 6D Helmets Michael Leib has transitioned from journeyman Supercross racer to entrepreneur in less than five years. His companies - Canvas MX and Lucid Manufacturing - have found their place in motocross and in many ways, have changed how many of us think about motocross and off-road riding apparel. Leib's newest venture - SMX Jerseys -…

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Budds Creek MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:01

4h ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Presented by Pro Taper Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, has hosted some truly memorable races through the years. The mention of the legendary racetrack always sparks a memory for motocross race fans of all ages and generations. Last weekend's racing at the championship's penultimate round certainly produced some new memorable…

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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Budds Creek Motocross 14:33

6d ago14:33

14:33

The Pro Motocross Championship continued its summer-long run with round ten, the 2024 Budds Creek Motocross. A warm day in Maryland saw rain and heat, close racing in both classes, multiple passes, and a title presentation, all of which riders detailed for us after the checkered flag. Julien Beaumer 0:18 Haiden Deegan 1:53 Shane McElrath 4:10 Fredr…

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Weekend At Unadilla, Riding The MCT Trails & Tomac Racing WSX | Inner Monologue 34:46

2h ago34:46

34:46

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Unadilla Motocross, past trips to New York, a first-time ride on local county-maintained bike trails, and why Eli Tomac racing WSX is a good thing for race fans everywhere.

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2024 Unadilla Motocross Recap & MXON Chatter | Kickstart Podcast 1:02:16

25d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Torrential downpours on Friday, excellent track prep, and a refreshed field of riders made the 2024 Unadilla Motocross one of the summer's best races! Chase Curtis, Alex Ray, and Michael Antonovich recap what we saw and heard at round nine of the Pro Motocross Championship on this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.…

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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Unadilla Motocross 29:48

4d ago29:48

29:48

The excitement of the Pro Motocross Championship picked up where it left off with countless battles over four thrilling races at the 2024 Unadilla Motocross. We talked about round nine with Chase Sexton, Levi Kitchen, Jalek Swoll, Max Anstie, Cooper Webb, Shane McElrath, Phil Nicoletti, Fredrik Noren, Grant Harlan, and Dylan Ferrandis. Max Anstie |…

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Ricky Johnson & Jeremy McGrath on the SML Show 1:07:41

28d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

For this week's episode of the SML Show, guest host Ricky Johnson sits down with Jeremy McGrath to reflect on Jeremy's career, team switches, the final years of racing, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this special episode of Ricky Johnson and Jeremy McGrath on the Swapmoto Live Show!…

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Travis Pastrana on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:04:20

6d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Presented by 6D Helmets The other day, we randomly wondered what Travis Pastrana has been up to lately. The last time we spoke was just before the 2023/34 Nitro Cross Series finale in Las Vegas, and TP had just undergone knee replacement surgery. A quick "What's up?" text, and voila, this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast. As always, Tr…

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Loretta's Talk & Getting Ready For The Last Leg Of Pro Motocross | Kickstart Podcast 50:53

8d ago50:53

50:53

Michael Antonovich and Alex Ray discuss what the took away from watching a week of action at the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's and the looming push to end this year's Pro Motocross Championship.

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Impromptu Cross-Country Road Trip | Inner Monologue 24:41

1M ago24:41

24:41

Michael Antonovich talks about why he ended up driving home from Washougal, rolling through the Black Hills and stopping in Sturgis ahead of the rally, and a burning desire to camp at the Pro Motocross Championship.

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Mike Genova on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Presented by 6D Helmets Mike Genova made his fortune producing products for hot tubs through his company Leisure Concepts, but his real passion lies in racing and as such, he has fielded the Motoconcepts Race Team for well over a decade. We enjoyed this opportunity to chat with Genova away from the race track and learn the story behind his career, …

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Three Weeks, Three Races, Countless Memories | Inner Monologue 32:13

15d ago32:13

32:13

The month of July flew by! Michael Antonovich talks about what he saw and did over three weeks while traveling to the RedBud, Spring Creek, and Washougal rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship.

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Off-Weekend Bench Racing, Rumors, Ideas, and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:04:47

16d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Presented by Pro Taper There was no race last weekend to bench race about, but this week's show was a fun time that was filled with rumors, ideas, memories, and more!

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Adam Cianciarulo on the SML Show 58:58

16d ago58:58

58:58

For 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!

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2024 Washougal MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Presented by Pro Taper Coming into last weekend's Washougal Pro MX National, you'd be hard-pressed to bet on anyone other than the current points leaders. But does that mean the racing is boring? We say, NO! There was plenty to watch as both Haiden Deegan and Chase Sexton raced to the 250 and 450 wins, respectfully. Today's podcast was executed und…

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Spring Creek MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Presented by Pro Taper Last weekend's Spring Creek MX National was one for the record books as a massive crown saw four dominant performances from Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen, a freak lightning-induced delay, a first-turn crash that wiped out many top contenders, and more!

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Janky Productions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 57:42

2M ago57:42

57:42

Presented by Factory Backing Have you heard of Janky Productionz? We spotted a yellow Geo Metro on the freeway earlier this year, and it had two mini bikes strapped to the back of it, with @JankyProductionz emblazoned on the side. Days later, they showed up on our Instagram explore feed and we followed, intrigued by the father-and-son duo that plan…

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Red Bud Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:22:54

2M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt the most anticipated MX National of the year is the Red Bud MX National, held on Independence Day weekend each year in Buchanan, Michigan. This year's race lived up to the hype, and the rowdy crowd on hand was treated to a first-time win for "local boy" Chase Sexton and Honda HRC's Chance Hymas' first-career 2…

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Weekend At The Southwick Motocross | Inner Monologue 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

Michael Antonovich shares some thoughts on what he saw and did over the weekend at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, round five of the Pro Motocross Championship.

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Southwick Motocross & X Games Recap | Kickstart Podcast 1:24:29

2M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

The fifth round of this year's Pro Motocross Championship was the best yet! Close battles in both classes at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, plus X Games in California, gave our guys plenty to talk about for this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.

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An Hour Of Off-Weekend Bench Racing On The Kickstart Podcast 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

The summer solstice lined up with the first weekend off of the Pro Motocross Championship! Our crew is everywhere right now, with swap in Whistler for days of downhill MTB action, Chase in SoCal at the SML HQ, ARay doing the 9-5 at O'Neal, and Anton at home in Illinois, but we got together to talk about what's happening in moto before the next big …

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High Point MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Presented by Pro Taper Round four of the Pro MX Nationals traveled to the East Coast and visited the legendary High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. And while the 450 class results were the same as they were are, we were treated to a special victory by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's fill-in racer Ty Masterpool. There's something sp…

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Jeff Springman and Brandon Dunn on the Midweek Podcast 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Presented by Factory Backing Bill's Pipes has a rich history in off-road racing that started in the dirt track arena with legends like Wayne Rainey and Kenny Roberts, then ventured into ATV racing before finally landing in the motocross and Supercross disciplines, where it rose to prominence and earned several motocross championships with riders li…

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Thunder Valley MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Presented by Pro Taper The Thunder Valley MX National produced the same overall results, but the action in the motos varied radically from what we've seen thus far in the young series. Big congratulations to first-time moto winners Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas, as their performances were the weekend highlights in the Rockies. We recap that and …

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Hangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:26:56

3M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Presented by Pro Taper The Hangtown MX National was hands-down, one of the best motocross races we've seen in years, and definitely the best performance of Chase Sexton's career. Fortieth to First is going to be a catchphrase when it comes to the Red Bull KTM rider, no doubt! We talk about everything that we saw and learned at the second round of t…

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Fox Raceway Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:29:46

3M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Presented by Pro Taper Round 18 of the Supermotocross World Championship got underway at Fox Raceway yesterday, and it looks like the Pro Motocross Nationals are in store for some amazing action! Will it be the Summer of Jettson again? Yesterday's 1-1 scores might indicate that it will be, but we saw some inspiring performances from Chase Sexton, H…

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Pro Motocross Preview and Stopwatch Nationals Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:21:19

3M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Presented by Pro Taper The gate drops on the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross Nationals this weekend at Fox Raceway and we are amped! We got to see some pre-series racing last week at the Glen Helen Stopwatch Nationals, and it got us all fired up for this summer. It's gonna be so good! Who you got?

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Geoff Patterson on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 50:06

4M ago50:06

50:06

On this installment of the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast, we sit down with Geoff Patterson, who founded Leatt Brace USA decades ago and was essentially one of the partners who put the neck brace on the map. Since then, he's created an alcohol brand, an airline sleeping aid, and most recently, the Hitch Hotel. If you've attended a West Coast Super…

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Salt Lake City SX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 4:50:38

4M ago4:50:38

4:50:38

Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship came to a close last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, and even though all three championships were settled in a relatively anti-climatic fashion, there was still plenty to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast!

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Tony Alessi on the SML Show | Part One 26:36

4M ago26:36

26:36

Presented 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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Denver Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:03:30

4M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Presented by Pro Taper The Denver Supercross was - all in all - probably one of the least-exciting races of the year as Jo Shimoda and Jett Lawrence won the 250 and 450 main events, respectively, with no trouble at all. What Denver did do, however, is set us up for one hell of a series finale in Salt Lake City next weekend!…

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Steve Caballero on the SML Show 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

For 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!

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Bob Morales of ASV Inventions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 45:16

4M ago45:16

45:16

Presented by Factory Backing Bob Morales has been a fixture in two-wheeled sports for decades, first making moves in BMX by helping pioneer a new discipline in the sport, then launching several brands within the industry. Now in the motocross industry, Morales owns ASV Inventions, a manufacturer of unbreakable folding levers, quick-adjust clutch pe…

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Philadelphia Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:22:04

4M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Presented by Pro Taper Monster Energy Supercross returned to Philadelphia for the first time since 1980 and - as expected - the event was a massive hit! In addition to the crowd turnout, the racing in both classes was unreal! From Max Anstie's hard-earned win to the spectacular Jalek Swoll and Seth Hammaker collision in the 250s, to the dominant di…

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Nashville Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:00

4M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Presented by Pro Taper The Nashville Supercross saw all hell break loose in more ways than one. While the 2024 season has been relatively injury free thus far, big crashes and mayhem took down several top contenders in both classes. Alex Ray joined Michael Antonovich in Tennessee last weekend, and this week's pod is extra insightful.…

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Jo Shimoda on the SML Show 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

Presented 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!…

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Justin Bogle on the SML Show 37:20

5M ago37:20

37:20

Presented 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!…

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Foxborough Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:09:01

5M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt, this is the best 450 Supercross Series we've enjoyed in years! A championship points tie with only four rounds left in the series? Pinch us! We go over the spectacular action from the Foxborough Supercross, and a whole lot more in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast.…

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Kris Coan-Palm on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 41:54

5M ago41:54

41:54

Presented by Factory Backing Kris Coan-Palm immigrated to the United States over a decade ago after visiting Southern California on a motocross vacation, and he's found a niche in the sport that's allowed him to make a living.

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Cianciarulo Retires, Baggett Returns, and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:17

5M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

The past weekend offered a nice break for racers on the Monster Energy Supercross tour, but that by no means meant that the week was boring or without highlights! Sadly, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo announced his retirement from professional racing after the Salt Lake City finale. We all reflect on what a great guy AC has been to deal…

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Austin Forkner on the SML Show 38:13

5M ago38:13

38:13

Presented 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 th…

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St. Louis Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:11:49

5M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

The final Triple Crown Supercross of the year was held in St. Louis last weekend and it provided not only three times the amount of racing and excitement, but three times the normal amount of drama, too! We recap what we saw, heard, and learned in this week's Kickstart Podcast!

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Malcolm Stewart on the SML Show 27:11

5M ago27:11

27:11

For 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!…

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Seattle Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:06:13

6M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

The Seattle Supercross could have been the most challenging and treacherous track of the year thus far, as rain in the days before the race softened the dirt surface and left the racers with rutted jump faces, rhythm section transitions, straights, and corners. The action, however, was amazing as home-state hero Levi Kitchen scored a popular win in…

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