CHAPTER 399 Ft. Jerry Robin

What this episode covers

Jerry Robin was paralyzed six days after his first Gypsy Tales episode dropped. One year later, he's back — breaking down the physics of his crash at MetLife Stadium, the moment sensation deleted from his body inch by inch, what it was actually like in rehab, the suicidal thoughts he doesn't hide from, and how two rounds of experimental stem cell treatment are rewriting what doctors said was a complete spinal cord injury. Jerry Robin is a professional supercross racer and FXR athlete who competed in the 450 SX class. He suffered a complete thoracic spinal cord injury at Supercross in New York in April 2025 and has spent the year since undergoing stem cell treatment, rebuilding his life, and joining FXR full-time in a remote role. In Chapter 399, Jerry Robin reveals: - The exact mechanics of his crash — why going straight up instead of forward changed everything - The moment his body shut down, sensation deleting from his chest to his feet in real time - Suicidal thoughts in early rehab, and the wife who drove 1 hour 20 minutes to Casa Kalina nearly every day to save his life - Two rounds of stem cell treatment — what they gave back, including diaphragm function that nearly killed him when a blood clot released during his first meal after surgery - Why he left rehab early and chose to learn by making real mistakes at home - Standing 20–30 minutes a day on a Smith machine with eyes closed, visualizing every step of walking - Adler Caudle, Road 2 Recovery, and the people who showed up when it counted - His new remote role at FXR managing amateur teams and accounts - The privateer debate — Josh Greco spent $60K in entry fees to make 3 mains, and what that tells you about the sport - 450 Supercross Championship predictions — Lawrence, Hunter, or Eli? Enjoy Chapter 399 Ft. Jerry Robin — like, subscribe, and comment below. --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Welcome Back Jerry Robin 00:03:00 Adjusting to Life in a Wheelchair 00:05:34 Choosing Not to Give Up 00:07:04 Jerry Relives the Day His Life Changed 00:11:19 The Moment Jerry Hit the Ground 00:12:30 SOTA Fuel 00:13:08 When Jerry Lost Feeling 00:19:41 Adler Caudle 00:21:26 First 48 Hours 00:35:33 Destination Yamaha 00:36:58 Waking Up From Surgery 00:42:24 Starting Rehab 00:45:28 The Support of Jerry's Wife 00:58:35 The Mental Challenge 01:06:39 Trying to Stay Positive 01:17:58 Why Jase Started SOTA Fuel 01:22:35 The Power of Visualization 01:26:14 Motosport 01:28:02 Why Do Therapy 01:36:18 The Stress of Racing Supercross 01:37:48 How Jerry Stays Fit 01:49:20 Road 2 Recovery 01:54:42 Learning to Accept It 02:01:00 Jerry's New Job at FXR 02:07:25 The Privateer Debate 02:19:57 Brunt Workwear 02:21:27 Privateers Are NOT the Backbone of the Sport 02:29:44 Supercross's Biggest Problem 02:35:46 This Would Fix the Privateer Issue 02:45:58 Jerry's Inspiring Story 02:50:45 450 Supercross Championship Predictions 02:58:04 Closing --- 💧 SOTA FUEL — We're on a mission to hydrate extreme sports. Order SOTA Fuel "Gypsy Juice" https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258 🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod 🏍 MOTOSPORT.COM: https://www.motosport.com/?rstr=62946&ls=8vu&utm_source=roster&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=-jasonmacalpine-62946 🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@gypsytalespodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 Watch more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@GYPSYTALES 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast Listen on Spotify/Apple → https://pod.link/1335551721 💼 Business inquiries: [email protected] Gypsy Gang, thanks for watching. Like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a new drop. #jerryrobin #supercross #motocross #spinalcordinjury #fxr #road2recovery #rehabilitation #elitomac #hunterlawrence #jettlawrence #450supercross #gypsytales See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.