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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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Derek Drake on the SML Show
5d 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
1w ago00:53:58Tap 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
1w ago01:19:46Tap 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?
2w ago00:36:21Tap 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
Transcribe →2026 Philadelphia Supercross Review - Kickstart Podcast
2w ago01:21:30Tap to summarizeAlthough Mother Nature had her hand in the evening's program; the 2026 Philadelphia Supercross delivered a Championship closing round in the 250SX East Divison, a hopeful extension to Ken Roczen's Supercross Championship chase, and plenty more enticing storylines. Press play to listen to this week's Kickstart Podcast, where Alex Ray and Chase Curtis breakdown Philadelphia and discuss numerous topics before the final two rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross series take place. We discuss everything from Chase Sexton and Kawasaki's continued struggles, how Cole Davies securing the Championship has an affect on 450 silly season, Ken Roczen's incredible story, the chances of seeing Eli Tomac back on the starting line this weekend, and more!
Transcribe →Is the 6D Max Goggle is a Game Changer? We think so! | Midweek Podcast
3w ago00:36:27Tap to summarizeWe stopped by the 6D Helmets offices yesterday to sit down with President Bob Weber to share our impressions and opinions about the new Max Goggle after spending the past month riding in nothing else. The oversized goggle rests only on your nose and cheeks inside the helmet, and the rest of the goggle frame is mated to the helmet's eyeport. The result is an oversized goggle lens with a massive field of vision, but that's not why Weber and his team conceptualized the goggle initially. Listen in for an interesting conversation about a very different motocross product.
Transcribe →Cleveland Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
3w ago01:16:02Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis The final Triple Crown of the series went down in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, and the 450 championship was literally blown wide open. With only three rounds left, we have the tightest premier class championship battle in the history of the sport, with Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen separated by only a single point. Tragically, Eli Tomac's championship hopes came to an end with a crash in the whoops during the first qualifying session, as he banged up his hip badly enough that he was unable to carry on. Our Editor at Large, Kellen Brauer, joins us on today's Kickstart Podcast to add extra insight to this week's show! Enjoy!
Transcribe →Nashville Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Apr 1301:12:43Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis Round 13 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship in Nashville, Tennessee, saw the 450-class championship go from the tightest ever at this point of the season, with three racers within five points, to Hunter Lawrence enjoying 10- and 15-point leads over rivals Ken Roczen and Eli Tomac. The hard-packed dirt inside Nissan Stadium posed a problem for many racers, and while Lawrence rode to victory and sole possession of the series points lead, Roczen and Tomac both hit the ground and finished third and 12th, respectively. We cover all of this and more on this week's Maxxis Kickstart Podcast.
Transcribe →St. Louis Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Apr 601:26:04Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis The St. Louis Supercross greeted racers with one of the most technically challenging tracks of the year, and it certainly helped produce some exceptional racing! As race fans, the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship has definitely been spoiling us with some amazing action, surprising results, and elite performances. With five races left to be run, five points separate Eli Tomac, Hunter Lawrence, and Ken Roczen in the championship, and it's safe to say that at this point, it could be anyone's game. Who do you have, and why? Comment below! Enjoy this week's show!
Transcribe →Detroit Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Mar 3001:17:13Tap to summarizePresented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. Round 11 of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship went off in Detroit, Michigan's Ford Field last weekend, and - once again - the racing was insane! Dare we say it, sometimes at this point in the series, the action has tapered off in the past and become almost predictable. Not this year! Though Honda HRC Progressive's Hunter Lawrence came in with a solid points lead and three wins in the last four races, a crash in the whoops and damage suffered to his front brake blew the championship wide open again as Eli Tomac reclaimed the red plate with a fifth-place finish. We've got a seven-race series on our hands, folks! In the 250 Eastern Division class, Cole Davies put an exclamation point on the dominance that he's enjoyed in the class, coming from nearly mid-pack to win by over 10 seconds. The New Zealander was upset with his performance at the first East vs. West Shootout of the year a couple of weeks ago, and he's certainly looking forward to a rematch with his teammate Haiden Deegan next weekend in St. Louis. We cover these points and a lot more, in this week's Kickstart Podcast!
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