Best Donn Maeda Podcasts (2025)

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California's Newest MX Track - 517 Motorsports' Cory Redenius on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 26:47

1d ago26:47

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Presented by 6D Helmets California was once the hotbed of motocross activity. With five of the major manufacturers based in SoCal and a place to ride motocross every day of the week, the sport was alive and well for decades. Recently, the loss of tracks like Milestone MX, State Fair MX, Lake Elsinore MX, and Los Angeles County Raceway has led to a …

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Spring Creek MX Recap ft. Jeremy Martin | Kickstart Podcast 1:13:46

2d ago1:13:46

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The 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…

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Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Present Ep7 Red BUUUDDD 44:06

6d ago44:06

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Red Buuudddd! Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward do some amazing bench racing and reflecting on America's favorite MX National of the year. This episode has some real gold inside - "A big dick move: I got your starting blocks taken away..." RJ to Wardy. Enjoy!

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Red Bud Motocross Recap on the Maxxis Kickstart Podcast 1:06:00

9d ago1:06:00

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Presented by Maxxis For motocross fans, Independence Day means one thing in particular: the Red Bud Pro Motocross National in Buchanan, Michigan! In the 450 class we saw the same Jett Lawrence sweep that we have seen countless times before, but this one was extra special as the Honda HRC Progressive rider came from 18th to win moto two. While some …

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Southwick MX Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 50:00

18d ago50:00

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Round five of the Pro Motocross Championship took place last weekend at MX 338, and yes, the results were the same in both classes, but all four motos were anything but boring! The stranglehold that Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan have on the 450 and 250 classes, respectively, is amazing, and we should all consider ourselves fortunate to be witness…

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Patrick Evans Was Kicked out of X Games | 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 25:07

22d ago25:07

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The X Games have always been about the progression of the sport: greater heights, longer distances, bigger tricks, higher speeds... Ironically, after Patrick Evans earned the Moto-X Best Whip Gold Medal at the 2024 Summer X Games aboard a Stark Future Varg, an electric motocross bike from Barcelona, Spain, that seems to have gone out the window. Ev…

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2025 Mammoth Mountain MX Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 54:09

24d ago54:09

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The Annual Mammoth Mountain Motocross is the highlight of the year for many motocross racers, and last weekend, the veterans of the sport lined up behind the starting gate. Yamaha's Ryan Villopoto was - to no one's surprise - the cream of the crop all weekend, but he did have some challenged from Josh Grant and RJ Wageman. Our very own Alex Ray mad…

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Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Present Ep.6 1:04:36

27d ago1:04:36

1:04:36

The boys are back at it again! Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward get together for an amazing episode of Podium to Present with none other than the Flyin' Hawaiian, John DeSoto. The AMA Hall of Famer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and came to the mainland to race dirt bikes! A hero in the late 1960s and early 1970s, DeSoto was a hero to both RJ and Wardy, …

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2025 High Point Motocross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:05:20

1M ago1:05:20

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The High Point Pro Motocross National was awesome! The weather that everyone feared all day finally rolled in and let loose just as the final 450-class moto got underway, and that made for some amazing racing that saw Eli Tomac score his second moto win of the season. At the same time, Jett Lawrence was forced to work through the pack after a poor …

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We're Racing Dirt Bikes at Big Bear Mountain! | 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 26:10

1M ago26:10

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PRESENTED BY 6D HELMETS On August 21-24, Big Bear Mountain in Southern California will host the inaugural Big Bear MX Grand Prix at the Bear Valley resort. The event has been years in the making, and our DMs and inboxes have been flooded with questions about the exciting developments, so we asked CMXRS Race Director Aaron Cooke to come in and share…

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2025 Thunder Valley Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:13:06

1M ago1:13:06

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Round three of the Pro Motocross Nationals took place at Thunder Valley MX in Lakewood, Colorado, and the high altitude, combined with the rain of the previous days, delivered some thrilling racing that saw a new winner in the 250 class and some intense battles up front in the 450s. We recap the things we saw and learned at the mountainous track in…

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Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Presented Ep.5 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward are back for part two with legendary motocross and mountain bike journalist Zapata Espinoza. If you missed episode one with Zap, be sure to scroll up and find it, as it's a good one!

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2025 Hangtown Motocros Classic Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

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On paper the overall results from the Hangtown Motocross Classic are a repeat of round one, but the action was far different and - dare we say - even more exciting! The Dirt Diggers M.C. always do an amazing job of putting on the NorCal race, and even though the temperatures were borderline unbearable, the things that unfolded on the race track mad…

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"I got my teeth kicked in!" - Jeremy Martin on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 18:38

2M ago18:38

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Two-time 250 National Champion Jeremy Martin left the 2023 Hangtown 250 National in the back of an ambulance with a badly broken arm that would ultimately put him out for the remainder of the season. After missing all of 2024, and then accepting a job as the VIP Tour Guide for the Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha team during this year's Supercross…

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Fox Raceway Motocross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:12:32

2M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

The Fox Raceway National was awesome. It was as simple as that. That being said, we were too excited to get to talking about the things we saw, so we got together for a Sunday evening edition of the Kickstart Podcast! Enjoy!

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Pro Motocross Preview on the Kickstart Podcast 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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The 2025 Pro Motocross Nationals get underway this weekend at Fox Raceway and both classes are stacked with contenders. In the 450 division, we have lots to look forward to as Saturday will mark the return to action of both Lawrence brothers and Eli Tomac and the American motocross debut of Jorge Prado. Of course, you can't count out defending 450 …

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Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Present Ep4 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Jeff Ward and Ricky Johnson are back at it again! This week, the two motocross legends break down what all went down at the Salt Lake City Supercross, and more!

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"I am NOT DONE Racing!" - Eli Tomac | 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Presented by 6D Helmets When Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha's Eli Tomac brake his leg at the Tampa Supercross in February, fans around the globe groaned with disappointment that the eight-time AMA Champion was again sidelined with injury. After having his fibula plated on February 14, Tomac initially told us that he hoped to return to racing in …

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Salt Lake City Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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Supercross 2025 is done and dusted and what a series it was! The Salt Lake City finale inside Rice-Eccles Stadium provided plenty of action and we go through everything that we saw, learned, and heard! Enjoy!

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Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Present Ep3 with Zapata Espinoza 32:32

2M ago32:32

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The guys are at it again and this time, Jeff Ward and Ricky Johnson have invited their first guest on the Podium to Present Show! Zapata Espinoza is a lifelong motocross and mountain bike journalist who has been around Johnson and Ward from the beginning. Who would you like to see on the show? Comment below!…

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Denver Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

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The Denver Supercross provided more than its fair share of exciting moments, didn't it? From Chase Sexton's picture-perfect day-long performance to Haiden Deegan's authoritative pass on his teammate to earn his third win of the series and wrap up the title with one race left, the crowd on hand at Empower field didn't know whether to cheer or boo! W…

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Eric Phipps of Works Connection on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Presented by 6D Helmets Several companies have seemingly created their own niches in the world of motocross parts and accessories, and Works Connection is definitely one of those brands. Starting with aluminum skid plates back in the 80s, the brand has also set the standard for on-the-fly adjustable clutch perches, holeshot devices, and bike stands…

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2025 Pittsburg Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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Round 15 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship went down in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, last weekend, bringing the best form of motorsports racing to the area for the first time in over 40 years. And let's just say that the capacity crowd on hand was stoked to see the racing action that unfolded! Maximus Vohland joins us on today's show to ta…

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Podium to Present Ep.2 | Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Welcome back to Podium to Present with Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward. After last weekend's successful show launch, the two motocross and Supercross legends are back to talk everything Motocross of Nations and Trophy des Nations. If you are old enough to remember the glory days of motocross, grab your favorite beverage and settle in. If you're too youn…

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2025 East Rutherford Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 47:29

3M ago47:29

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The Monster Energy Supercross Championship rolled into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the 14th round of the 17-race series, and the track was gnarly! Seth Hammaker and Chase Sexton turned in riding clinics in the 250 and 450 main events. respectfully, making the technical conditions look much simpler than the rest of their comp…

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Ricky Johnson x Jeff Ward | Podium to Present Ep.1 33:31

3M ago33:31

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If you are a serious motocross and Supercross fan, you should know the names Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward. Together, they have 14 National Motocross and Supercross Championships, over 100 race victories, and 11 Motocross of Nations Championships. In their prime, they were fierce rivals but these days they get along quite well. Swapmoto Live is proud…

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Philadelphia Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 49:13

3M ago49:13

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We are in the home stretch of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship Series, and things are heating up! For the second weekend in a row, rain played a big role in the track surface, and while not a quagmire like we had in Foxborough, the track in Philadelphia was certainly treacherous in its own way. We saw Cole Davies earn his second-stra…

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Dean Wilson Returns to Supercross! 25:29

3M ago25:29

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This weekend will mark the first of five Monster Energy Supercross events that Dean Wilson will compete in on the Honda HRC Progressive team as he fills in for the injured Jett and Hunter Lawrence. Since retiring from full-time racing last year, Wilson has maintained a fairly robust schedule, competing in races around the globe for fun and making t…

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Team USA's Mikayla Nielsen on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Presented by 6D Helmets SLR Honda's Mikayla Nielsen recently traveled to Australia with four other American female motocross racers to represent the United States in the Oceania Cup, a WMX event that pitted four countries against each other over a two-day, three-moto format. The event - in which the USA finished a close second - hasn't seen much pu…

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Foxborough Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 53:45

3M ago53:45

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Our luck ran out last weekend in Foxborough, and round 12 of the Monster Energy Supercross Series was an absolute quagmire! While the winners in each class were no surprise, the rest of the results column was filled with names in places that we're not used to seeing. On that note, we invited fourth-place 250 finisher Justin Rodbell to take a break …

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2025 Seattle Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

For as ho-hum as the Birmingham Supercross was a couple of weeks ago, the Seattle Supercross was a barn burner! Rain in the days before the race produced a race track that was arguably the most technical and challenging of the year, and the racing action that developed was wild! We recap everything from the Pacific Northwest in this week's Kickstar…

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2025 Birmingham Triple Crown Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:00:48

4M ago1:00:48

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We're officially past the halfway part of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship and things are as tight as ever with only eight points separating Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton in the battle for the number-one plate and 10 points between East Coast Champ Tom Vialle and pursuer RJ Hampshire. Last weekend's final Triple Crown of the series ma…

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Malcolm McCassy on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:18:15

4M ago1:18:15

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Malcolm McCassy has been involved in motocross since he was a teenager working in the No Fear warehouse. Through the years, he's held down numerous positions with amazing brands, launched a category defining brand, discovered future talent, and more. Today, Malcolm runs Mendid MX, a new brand that has its finger on the pulse of amateur MX and its t…

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Bad Decisions on the Kickstart Podcast 1:16:13

4M ago1:16:13

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The Monster Energy Supercross Series took a much-needed break last weekend, but that left us wondering what to do with our time. Well, the 3 Bros KTM 6-Hour Endurance Race sounded like a great idea, but a few laps into the race we were wondering what the heck we had gotten ourselves in to! We talk about that, plus Sean Brennan from Feld joins us to…

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Mike Kiedrowski on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:18:47

4M ago1:18:47

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We always think that it is amazing when a former champion can retire from motocross and Supercross racing and start a new life, completely separate from the sport that consumed every moment of every day, previously. But that's what four-time National Motocross Champion Mike Kiedrowski has done. After retiring from MX and SX racing with 30 wins in 1…

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FXR's Andy White on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 59:30

4M ago59:30

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Presented by 6D Racing Our friend Andy White is always fun to chat with and with FXR Racing's big leap into the world of sponsoring a factory race team, we thought it was the perfect time to bombard him with all of our questions about designing, developing, producing, and marketing motocross apparel. The factory Triumph Racing team made a big splas…

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Daytona SX Recap and More, on the Kickstart Podcast 1:01:45

5M ago1:01:45

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We apologize for missing last week's episode of the Kickstart Podcast. You may have heard that our guy Chase Curtis, got taken out by an out-of-control racer at the Arlington Supercross and had emergency surgery on a badly broken leg the Sunday after. Curtis has been asked to remain local by the surgeon until he is cleared to fly home, so he's been…

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Eli Tomac on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 25:24

5M ago25:24

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Presented by 6D Helmets There was a collective groan around the world from every Supercross fan when Eli Tomac clipped the back of his left leg with his footpeg and pulled off the track during the Tampa Supercross timed qualifying sessions. The event was too reminiscent of when Tomac ruptured his Achilles tendon while leading the championship in 20…

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Detroit Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:05:14

5M ago1:05:14

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The weather outside Ford Field was freezing, but the racing inside was red hot! The Detroit Supercross saw several horrendous crashes, the 450 points leader stuck in the gate, another spectacular McAdoo crash and the third red flag of the 250 East Series, a surprising single-file restart for three laps, and much more! We had a blast recapping what …

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2025 Tampa Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:14:22

5M ago1:14:22

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Malcolm. Do we need to say more? Not really. Malcolm Stewart's first-ever 450 Supercross win came last Saturday night in front of his family and friends at the Tampa Supercross. And it couldn't have been sweeter. The younger Stewart brother started the race around 10th and set blistering fast laps and methodically chased down his rivals before taki…

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Billy Laninovich on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Presented by 6D Helmets SLR Honda's Billy Laninovich was already in the record books as the oldest rider to qualify for a 250 Supercross main event at 40 years of age, having done so last year. Still, he extended the record even further last weekend in Glendale, Arizona, at the Triple Crown inside State Farm Stadium by doing it again at 41, only a …

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2025 Glendale Supercros Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:09:57

6M ago1:09:57

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The first Triple Crown Supercross of the year provided some excitement, didn't it? A fourth winner in the 250 class and a dramatic DNF from the defending champion in the 450 class, plus our first two-time winner of the year was more than enough to get excited about! We recap what we saw and learned at last weekend's Glendale Supercross, round four …

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2025 San Diego Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:30:58

6M ago1:30:58

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What a season it's been so far! In the first three Monster Energy Supercross races, we've seen six different winners top the 250 Western Regional an d450 Supercross classes! Too good to be true? Maybe, maybe not. Last weekend in Anaheim, the "favorites" - defending Supermotocross Champions Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan - came out on top of the ra…

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Michael J. Kicks on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 55:31

6M ago55:31

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Presented by 6D Helmets If you pay close attention to pro racing and what the racers are wearing, we'll bet you have admired the handiwork of this episode's guest, Michael Adams, better known as Michael J. Kicks. While MJK makes his living in insurance, his creative outlet and passion is art: customizing sneakers and motocross boots. We met MJK at …

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San Diego Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:11:21

6M ago1:11:21

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If you weren't at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend, you missed out! Round two of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Series was in a word...awesome. Eli Tomac turned the Beast Mode dial up to 10, JuJu Beaumer earned his first career 250 Supercross win, and the rest of the action that unfolded was simply amazing. This week, the King of Supercross join…

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Jeremy Martin on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 46:31

6M ago46:31

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Presented by 6D Helmets Two-time 250 National MX Champion Jeremy Martin has had many ups and downs during his career, but there have also been some dark times. A broken back, concussions, shoulder injuries, and broken bones...injuries are a very real part of our sport and the risks go without saying, but the toll they take on your body and mind all…

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Anaheim One Supercross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:34:40

6M ago1:34:40

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There have been plenty of great Supercross season openers, and last weekend's Anaheim One was pretty darned cool as far as we're concerned. While Chase Sexton and Jo Shimoda weren't total shockers as the winners of the 450 and 250 mains, per se, it was exciting to have the class favorites face some adversity in the first two main events of the seas…

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Supercross Preview Featuring Ricky Johnson on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:25:19

6M ago1:25:19

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Presented by Pro Taper The gates drop on the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Series this Saturday, and we couldn't be more excited! Two-Time Supercross Champion Ricky Johnson joins in on the fun going over all the things to look for on this week's show as we go over everything we've learned and heard this off-season. Who do you have for the class wi…

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Christmas Eve on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 46:24

7M ago46:24

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Presented by Pro Taper How can it be Christmas Eve already? This year has flown by, especially the short "off-season" following the SMX Final in Las Vegas. Anaheim is on;ly a few short days away and we can't wait for the first gate drop of the new season. Join us for some holiday conversation in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast.…

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Kyle Peters Talks Arenacross Rough Housing, and more, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:15:59

7M ago1:15:59

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Presented by Pro Taper Five-time Arenacross Champion Kyle Peters joined us on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast this week to talk about the challenges of new contenders, rough riding, and more, in the tight confines of the AMA Kicker Arenacross Series. Lots more to chat about from the final Swapmoto Race Series event of the year, ARay's potential Sta…

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