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Gypsy Tales
by Jase Macalpine
Host Jase Macalpine has spent the last ten years as a Gypsy Film Maker traveling around the world. Gypsy Tales is about the people met along the way, people who have inspired the journey or are just plain interesting.
Episodes
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CHAPTER 421 Ft. RJ Hampshire
RJ Hampshire is officially headed to Ducati. Fresh off the announcement, RJ joins Jase Macalpine on Gypsy Tales to talk about signing with Ducati, the decision behind the move and what comes next for his Supercross and Motocross career. RJ also opens up about his aggressive riding style, making...
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Gypsy Tales Recap: LA SMX DRAMA!
The heat just got turned up at Round 2 in LA! We never thought we’d see a Haiden Deegan and Cooper Webb rivalry, but it’s officially here. Jase Macalpine breaks down all the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship drama, including Cooper Webb vs. Haiden Deegan, Hunter Lawrence going off, Jorge...
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CHAPTER 420 Ft. Tosha Schareina
How do you go from racing enduro in Spain to taking on the Dakar Rally for one of the biggest factory teams in the world? Tosha Schareina reveals the reality of racing Dakar, how he used a Dakar video game on PlayStation to learn rally navigation, what it takes to survive at the highest level of...
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CHAPTER 419 Ft. Pernilla Solberg
Jase Macalpine sits down with Pernilla Solberg for Chapter 419 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast to tell the story behind one of rally's most influential families. Pernilla never wanted to be the best female driver. She wanted to be the best driver, period. When one competitor told her that if she ever...
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CHAPTER 418 Ft. Petter Solberg
Petter Solberg sits down with Jase for Chapter 418 to tell the full story of how a broke Norwegian farm kid became the only Norwegian to ever win the World Rally Championship. From racing Beetles in the mud and earning £15,000 a year as a carpenter, to signing with Ford alongside Colin McRae and...
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CHAPTER 417 Ft. Charley Boorman
Charley Boorman sits down with Jase to tell the real story behind Long Way Round, the trip with Ewan McGregor that changed the motorcycle adventure genre forever. From how the idea came together over dinner in London, to the Dakar Rally training that got him ready, to riding the Road of Bones...
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CHAPTER 416 Ft. Shane Lynch
Boyzone’s Shane Lynch joins us for Chapter 416 of Gypsy Tales. One of the faces of one of the biggest boy bands of the ’90s, Shane is also a serious drift racer, car builder, and lifelong motorsport fanatic. In this chapter, he sits down with Jase to talk about growing up in Dublin, joining…
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CHAPTER 415 Ft. Dan Bewley
Chapter 415 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast features British speedway rider Dan Bewley sitting down with Jase to explain what it actually feels like to race a bike with no brakes, four laps at a time, at 70 mph, inches away from three other riders. Dan breaks down the crash that shattered his femur…
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CHAPTER 414 Ft. Greg Minnaar
Greg Minnaar is one of the greatest downhill mountain bikers of all time. From winning his first UCI World Cup at 19 to becoming World Champion just weeks before his 40th birthday, he spent more than two decades at the top of the sport. In this episode, Greg looks back on the defining moments of...
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CHAPTER 413 Ft. Luke Tarrant
Luke Tarrant left a great job in finance and walked away from the corporate world, knowing he didn't want to spend his life stuck in an office. He sold everything he owned and spent years riding his motorcycle across the world, chasing the kind of adventure few people ever experience. On a ride...
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CHAPTER 412 Ft. Randy Mamola
Randy Mamola won 13 Grand Prix races and finished runner-up in the 500cc World Championship four times. He joins Jase to look back on racing Eddie Lawson as a kid, Kenny Roberts changing the sport, the Honda NSR500, Mick Doohan's career, and the story behind the Ferrari Cagiva insisted he take...
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CHAPTER 411 Ft. Billy Bolt
Billy Bolt is one of the most recognisable personalities in motorsport, and not just because he's one of the fastest, most technically gifted off-road riders on the planet. The 6-time SuperEnduro World Champion and 2021 Hard Enduro World Champion has built a fanbase that's just as loyal to his...
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CHAPTER 410 Ft. Nic Hamilton
Nicolas Hamilton was once pushed through the Formula 1 paddock in a wheelchair by his older brother, Lewis Hamilton. Years later, he stood on the podium in the British Touring Car Championship, one of the toughest racing series in the world. Born with cerebral palsy, Nic had to fight for every...
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CHAPTER 409 Ft. Sara Aydin
Sara Aydin taught herself to ride, ignored the people who said women didn't belong on motorcycles, and became one of the most-watched female stunt riders in the world. From wheelies through city streets to high-speed police chases and starring in Rosalía's award-winning "SAOKO" music video, she...
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CHAPTER 408 Ft. Anton Wass
Four years ago, the idea of an electric dirt bike changing motocross sounded impossible. Today, the Stark VARG is competing against the best riders and manufacturers in the world, and Stark Future founder Anton Wass returns to Gypsy Tales to explain how it happened. From the latest VARG...
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CHAPTER 407 Ft. Davey Todd
Davey Todd joins Gypsy Tales for Chapter 407 to discuss the Isle of Man TT, the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. From winning at the TT to surviving career-changing crashes, Davey shares what it takes to race at nearly 200 mph on public roads where the margin for error is almost...
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CHAPTER 406 Ft. Jorge Martin
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin sits down with Gypsy Tales for Chapter 406 and one of the most raw and wide ranging conversations of the Euro Trip. From a crash that nearly took his life to the pressure of fighting for a MotoGP World Championship, Jorge opens up like never before. Jorge…
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CHAPTER 405 Ft. Pedro Acosta
Pedro Acosta joins us for Chapter 405 of Gypsy Tales. From winning the Moto3 World Championship as a rookie to becoming one of the biggest stars in MotoGP, Pedro Acosta sits down for an in-depth conversation about his journey, the pressure of being compared to Marc Márquez, life inside the MotoGP...
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CHAPTER 404 Ft. Adolf Silva
Adolf Silva joins us for Chapter 404 of Gypsy Tales. Adolf shares the story of his career in freeride mountain biking, competing at Rampage, and the crash that left him paralyzed. He opens up about recovery, adapting to life after injury, and the mindset that has helped him keep moving forward...
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CHAPTER 403 Ft. Romain Febvre
Romain Febvre on the career nobody saw coming — the two-time MXGP World Champion breaks down how an outsider with no pedigree clawed his way to factory rides, world titles, and Motocross of Nations glory for Team France. Injuries, setbacks, brand switches, the riders he chased, and the truth…
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CHAPTER 402 Ft. Olly Stone
Olly Stone grew up in Europe obsessing over motocross mechanics — not riding, wrenching. He taught himself on two-strokes, polished his spokes at 3am watching GPs from Japan and Australia, and eventually earned his way to America. Pro Circuit. Justin Barcia. Austin Faulkner. Then team principal…
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CHAPTER 401 Ft. Adam Entiknap
Adam Entiknap — Seven Deuce Deuce — is back for an emergency podcast just days before the Salt Lake City Supercross finale, the tightest 450 championship race in the sport's history. In Chapter 401 of Gypsy Tales, Adam and Jase break down the Ken Roczen vs. Hunter Lawrence title fight, why one...
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CHAPTER 400 Ft. Duke Gomez
Gypsy Tales, he returns for the milestone episode to talk the 2026 Supercross season, Ken Roczen’s incredible career turnaround, Haiden blocking Duke on Instagram, the privateer debate, the day he broke his femur, getting moto guys on the Stark Varg, building his brand ThisGenSucks, and hosting...
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CHAPTER 399 Ft. Jerry Robin
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...
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CHAPTER 398 Ft. Tom Vansteenbergen
In this Chapter of Gypsy Tales, we sit down with Tom Van Steenbergen to talk about the reality of riding at the highest level—from leaving Red Bull Rampage in an ambulance to coming back stronger, chasing world records, and redefining what’s possible in action sports. Tom opens up about fear…
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CHAPTER 397 Ft. Jade Dungey
Jade Dungey is one of the most elite supercross mechanics in the paddock — and the man Red Bull KTM trusted with Eli Tomac's factory bike. In this chapter, he breaks down the inside story of Eli's shock move to KTM, how picky Eli really is on bike setup, how expensive a factory 450 actually is…
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CHAPTER 396 Ft. Jackson Goldstone
Jackson Goldstone is the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion rewriting the sport at 22 years old. From Squamish, British Columbia — the place built to raise a downhill world champion — Jackson breaks down four straight World Cup wins on his way to the 2025 UCI title, his redemption victory…
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CHAPTER 395 Ft. Nick Romano
Nick Romano was supposed to be the next big thing. Dominant amateur career, factory Star Racing Yamaha deal at 14, and the speed to win. Then a crash on a test track broke both his arms before his supercross debut. What followed was years of injuries, setbacks, and a career most people thought…
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CHAPTER 394 Ft. Wes Williams
Motocross filmmaker and Vurb Moto co-founder Wes Williams joins the Gypsy Tales Podcast for a nearly 3-hour conversation about building some of the most iconic videos the sport has ever seen. From the James Stewart helicopter shoot that became the most-watched motocross video in history, to...
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CHAPTER 393 Ft. Hunter Yoder
Hunter Yoder was an amateur phenom with his pro career laid out in front of him. A guaranteed factory deal with Geico Honda, then the team folded overnight, leaving Hunter and his family scrambling, not knowing if they'd ever reach the level they once dreamed of in Supercross and Pro Motocross....
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CHAPTER 392 Ft. Jett Lawrence
Since Jett Lawrence was last on the podcast four years ago, everything has changed, he went from dominating the 250 class to completely taking over the 450 division, winning every championship he’s been healthy for, including an undefeated 450 Pro Motocross rookie season, a dominant Supercross...
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MOST REPLAYED: Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan is a legendary motocross and FMX pioneer — Multi time X Games Gold Medalist and founder of Metal Mulisha. In today's moment, Brian breaks down something deeper than wins and championships: the real reason to teach your kids to ride. It's not about chasing factory rides or…
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CHAPTER 391 Ft. Lizzie Armanto
Lizzie Armanto joins us in the studio for Chapter 391 of Gypsy Tales. Lizzie is one of the most influential skateboarders of her generation, helping pave the way for women in skateboarding while building an incredible career of her own. From filming iconic parts with Thrasher Magazine and landing...
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CHAPTER 390 Ft. Zach Osborne
Supercross Champion Zach Osborne sits down to discuss his incredible motocross career—from MXGP World Championship success to Supercross dominance. But this isn't just racing talk. Zach breaks down the philosophy, mental discipline, and life decisions that shaped him after retirement. 🏆 THIS...
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MOST REPLAYED: Bobby Regan
Bobby Regan is the founder of Star Racing Yamaha — the most dominant team in American supercross and motocross over the last decade, developing champions like Cooper Webb, Haiden Deegan, and Eli Tomac. In today's moment, Bobby reveals the one team rule that almost caused a fistfight, why Justin...
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CHAPTER 389 Ft. Brandon Haas
Brandon Haas built Club MX from nothing into one of the most respected motocross training facilities in the world — then lawsuits, a rider’s death, and a fraudulent contractor nearly destroyed everything he’d built. In Chapter 389 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast, Brandon opens up about the dark years...
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CHAPTER 388 Ft. Kevin Peraza
X Games gold medalist Kevin Peraza opens up about growing up Mexican American, his dad's sacrifice to give him a shot at BMX, and winning medals in 3 different disciplines. From backyard ramps built by his father — a welder and mechanic from Hermosillo — to standing on top of the X Games podium,...
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CHAPTER 387 Ft. Gary Bailey
Gary "The Professor" Bailey — the godfather of American motocross coaching — joins the Gypsy Tales Podcast for over 3 hours. Gary was the first American to beat European riders in motocross (1969), designed the original Daytona Supercross track, built the very first supercross courses at Ascot...
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CHAPTER 386 Ft. Rick Johnson
Ricky "RJ" Johnson — 7-time AMA champion and the original supercross bad boy — joins the Gypsy Tales Podcast for over 3 hours. Ricky won 61 AMA national races, held the all-time Supercross wins record, dominated the 250cc and 500cc classes for HRC Honda under Roger De Coster, won 4 Motocross des...
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CHAPTER 385 Ft. Liam Lawson
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson joins us for Chapter 385 of Gypsy Tales. As he prepares to compete in the 2026 Formula 1 season with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Liam shares the journey that led him to one of the most competitive seats in motorsport. From growing up in New Zealand to earning his...
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CHAPTER 384 Ft. Connor Zilisch
Connor Zilisch, NASCAR’s rising star, joins us for Chapter 384. His journey didn’t follow the traditional American racing path. It started in go-karts, where he became a world champion and beat drivers who now compete in Formula 1. Many believed his future was overseas chasing the F1 dream, but...
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CHAPTER 383 Ft. Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler joins us for Chapter 383 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast for an epic crossover conversation between professional golf and motocross. The PGA Tour fan favorite opens up about his toughest career moments, his deep love for moto, breaking down Supercross racers' golf swings, and how he…
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CHAPTER 382 Ft. Antonio Cairoli
Antonio Cairoli joins us for Chapter 382, and this is a special one. Antonio is a true legend of motocross, a 9 time World Champion who raced head to head with nearly every defining name of the past 20 years and helped shape an entire era of the sport. In this chapter, Tony walks us through his...
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CHAPTER 381 Ft. Bobby Regan
Bobby Regan joins us for Chapter 381. Bobby has taken Star Racing Yamaha from a small privateer operation to the most dominant team in the sport over the last decade, leading riders like Cooper Webb, Haiden Deegan, and Eli Tomac to championships. Bobby shares his story from his younger years to...
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CHAPTER 380 Ft. Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan joins us for Chapter 380. Brian Deegan has accomplished a lot in both freestyle motocross and business, but most importantly in raising a family and passing those lessons on to his children. Now Brian is taking a step back from his heavy involvement in Haiden and Hailie’s programs…
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CHAPTER 379 Ft. Jason Weigandt
Jason Weigandt joins us for Chapter 379! Jason is one of the most respected voices in motocross media a journalist who’s become a massive presence in the sport and a fan favorite across Supercross. What makes his story even crazier He never raced a dirt bike. So how did a lifelong moto fan go…
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CHAPTER 378 Ft. Cooper Webb
Cooper Webb joins us for Chapter 378 of Gypsy Tales. Now a three-time Supercross champion, Webb heads into Anaheim 1 Supercross locked in and hungry, ready to battle for his fourth Supercross title. Known as one of the most mentally feared competitors in Supercross, Cooper has built his legacy on...
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MXON BREAKDOWN! Chaos, Crashes & New Rivalries at the 2025 Motocross of Nations!
The 2025 Motocross of Nations did not disappoint! Team USA put on an incredible performance with their backup lineup, and we finally got to see the Coenen brothers’ raw speed go head-to-head against the Americans. There were standout rides across the board — Jo Shimoda repped Team Japan...
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Your Favorite Rider Is Changing Teams! Supercross Silly Season Is WILD!
Jason Anderson to Suzuki!? Jorge Prado NOT Going to Red Bull KTM!? Supercross Silly Season is Getting WILD! Riders are switching teams, contracts are changing, and the entire 2026 season is starting to take shape. We figured it was the perfect time to break down some of the craziest team swaps…
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SMX Recap - "Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword"
The Gypsy Tales crew is back! Join us as we break down the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs from the Gold Coast. We give a bit of insight as to where we have been and why we weren't on the ground for the SMX Playoffs. In this episode: • SMX Championship recap - Why the format needs...
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Host Jase Macalpine has spent the last ten years as a Gypsy Film Maker traveling around the world. Gypsy Tales is about the people met along the way, people who have inspired the journey or are just plain interesting.
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