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Swapmoto Live Podcast
Hosted by Donn Maeda · EN
The Swapmoto Live Podcast is hosted by Donn Maeda, a motorsports journalist with nearly 30 years of experience. The show covers everything related to off-road on two wheels: from interviews with top motocross and Supercross racers and conversations with legends of the sport to first-hand information about new motorcycles and products as they first come to market.
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Fox Raceway MX National Recap Show on the Kickstart Podcast
6d ago01:18:37Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis The 2026 Pro Motocross Nationals got underway last weekend at Fox Raceway, and the race delivered results that were both surprising and exciting! Hunter Lawrence made a big statement with his dominant performance in the 450 class, and Seth Hammaker enjoyed a breakout ride that saw him make his MX podium debut with a win! We go through everything from last weekend in this week's show, and it was a blast!
Transcribe →Bob Rathkamp on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
2w ago01:07:23Tap to summarizePresented by 6D Helmets If the name Bob Rathkamp doesn't ring a bell, perhaps the brands Axo Sport America, Sinisalo Pacific, or Gaerne North America might. Rathkamp moved to California from his home in Minnesota when a job with O'Neal Distribution presented the opportunity to escape the harsh winters and enjoy year-round riding. Soon enough, he joined his good friend Jim Hale at Axo Sport America, and later took over the North American import and distribution duties for Sinisalo from Finland, and also Gaerne from Italy. Bob and I first met in the early 1990s when I was an assistant editor at Cycle News, and in this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, we recall many of the great times and products of the past three decades...
Transcribe →Fox Raceway Preview Show on the Kickstart Podcast
2w ago00:51:14Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis We are only a few days away from the first gate drops of the summer, and what could be the most exciting Pro Motocross Series in years. With Haiden Deegan moving up to the 450 class to join the Lawrence brothers, Jorge Prado, Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, and the rest, that also leaves the 250 title up for grabs and plenty of room for new top-10 contenders. We go over all the good stuff leading into this weekend's Fox Raceway National! Enjoy.
Transcribe →Glen Helen Stopwatch Nationals and More, on the Kickstart Podcast
3w ago00:45:17Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis Last weekend, we were again reminded of how cool Glen Helen Raceway can be when it's prepped for a top-level motocross race, as the Motofest took over the facility for four days for a ton of racing that included the Friday Stopwatch Nationals, the Saturday 250 and 450 Showcase races, and a round of the NGPC Series and the Great Escape Dual-Sport Ride on Sunday. SLR Honda's Justin Rodbell earned a cool $7000 over two days of racing and he joined us on the show to talk about the event, the track, and the upcoming Summer of Rodbell II.
Transcribe →Larry Brooks is Cancer Free!
4w ago00:04:14Tap to summarizeThis is the audio from our FMF Racing Checking in with Larry Brooks, posted on swapmotolive.com Earlier this year, HEP Suzuki Team Manager Larry Brooks was diagnosed with colon cancer and was forced to step away from racing. Still, we saw Ken Roczen on FaceTime with LB after each of his race wins, and it was obvious that, though the team leader was not on hand, he was still very much a part of the effort. We were pleased to see Larry in Salt Lake City yesterday, and overjoyed when he shared the news that he was 100% cancer free after three months of treatment. He still has more chemotherapy on the horizon to shrink the tumor before it can be removed, but the fact remains that he is healthy!
Transcribe →2026 Salt Lake City Supercross Review Show
4w ago01:20:59Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis We've said multiple times this season that the previous weekend's race was "the best of the year!", but there is no denying that the season finale inside Rice-Eccles Stadium was the absolute barn burner! The electricity inside the stadium was unreal, and the sold-out crowd was treated to two amazing main events. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few days, you already know that Ken Roczen and the HEP Suzuki team pulled off the first 450 SX Championship for Suzuki since 2010, and that Cole Davies earned a hard-fought win in the Dave Coombs Sr., 250 East vs. West Shootout. We chat about all of that and more on this week's Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis!
Transcribe →Derek Drake on the SML Show
4w ago00:27:14Tap to summarizeFor this week's episode of the SML Show, guest host Chase Curtis sits down with our friend Derek Drake to discuss the latest with his racing career, finally getting answers regarding his health, how Lyme Disease has affected his career, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and hear this week's SML Show with Derek!
Transcribe →Cole Townsend of Fasst Co. on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
May 600:53:58Tap to summarizePresented by 6D Helmets Cole Townsend turned his love for motocross into a career, and his journey with Fasst Co. has been an interesting one, as he and his family have created and marketed unique, original products that are made in the United States. I have known Cole since we were both racing local Southern California CMC events, and watching Fasst Co. grow through the years has been exciting. It was great to catch up with Cole and get the stories behind all of the great products that Fasst Co. makes!
Transcribe →2026 Denver Supercross Race Recap Show on the Kickstart Podcast
May 401:19:46Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis Let's be real here...did we have our first snoozer of a race in 2026? Sure, in comparison to the edge-of-your-seat races of the parst few weekends, the runaway performances turned in by Haiden Deegan in the 250 Western Division main and Hunter Lawrence in the 450 main on Empower Field inside Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado, were quite boring. Still, the stage is set for two great races this weekend in Salt Lake City, where the 450 title will come down to a winner-take-all affair between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, and Haiden Deegan will try to destroy the competition in what will be his last 250 Supercross. Who do you have?
Transcribe →Editors' Corner: I thought I could beat genetics with hard work. Was I wrong?
May 100:36:21Tap to summarizePresented by Race Tech This is the audio from the Race Tech Editors' Column... I think that I have gotten many of my best qualities from my mom and dad. Mom was a great writer, and my dad was a hard worker who was one of the most creative people around. There are, however, things that my older brothers and I inherited from them that are not so desirable, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. While both of my big brothers have had to have open-heart surgery, I believed that I could beat the genetic course with hard work and clean living. I discovered mountain biking a dozen years ago, and I honestly thought that my secondary two-wheeled obsession would keep all of those important measurable levels on the right side of the scales. Boy, was I wrong. While some of you may have had better luck than me, I got a massive wake-up call last weekend that saw me hospitalized after a trip to the emergency room with a lethally high blood pressure spike that literally could have killed me. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday, some five days later, with a stent in my heart and four new prescriptions. To be honest, I never really get scared when I find myself in the ER with cuts, scrapes, bruises, or broken bones, (ok ok, the broken neck in 2020 was pretty concerning...), but knowing that my body was failing me a few days ago really frightened me. It'c crazy how quickly word-of-mouth can spread, and it's been humbling to see how many friends, industry co-workers, and SML viewers have reached out by phone, text, e-mail, and DMs. Yesterday, I gathered my thoughts and shared my experiences, thoughts, and fears in this episode of Race Tech Editors' Column. I'm sure most of you will be bored or think I'm being overly emo, but in case anyone is interested, here's my story. If you have had a similar experience or have any advice for me, please share it in the comments! Thank you all for supporting the content that Chase and I create! - swap
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