Swapmoto Live Podcast
by Donn Maeda
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.
Episodes
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2026 AusX Open Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by MaxxisLast weekend, the AusX Open invaded Geelong, Australia, and a packed house got to see some truly special action. Ken Roczen only recently committed to defending his Supercross Championship with the PMG Suzuki team, his new teammate, Justin Barcia, made his competition debut on...
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Sexton Still Undecided/Unsigned...Unbelievable! | Kickstart Podcast
With the 2026 calendar on the wall flipped to November, we have to wonder if this is the latest in the off-season that a star as big as Chase Sexton has yet to decide who he is racing for in 2027 and beyond. Last week, things pointed towards the Pipes Motorsports Suzuki team, but by mid-week the...
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RynoPower's Ryan McCarthy on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D HelmetsRyan McCarthy and motocross legend Ryan Hughes teamed up to launch RynoPower in 2010, and as the brand is in its 17th year, we got the businessman behind the brand to join us on this edition of the Midweek Podcast.
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The Latest 2027 Updates, and More, on the Maxxis Kickstart Podcast
A bit of news dropped recently, including Nate Thrasher's change to the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki, Joey Savatgy's official departure from the Quadlock Honda team, and Chase Sexton's supposed continuation with the Monster Energy Kawasaki team. We covered that and also had a good time…
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Webb and Shimoda Still Racing! | Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Last weekend was relatively quiet if you are a motocross fan, but the racing highlights around the globe included Cooper Webb lining up for the Fastcross race in Italy and finishing fourth overall aboard his new Monster Energy/Rocky Mountain ATV/MC/Husqvarna/Team Tedder…
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2026 Motocross of Nations Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by MaxxisThe 2026 Motocross of Nations went off last weekend in Ernee, France, and Team Belgium earned a very popular win with Sascha and Lucas Coenen, and third-generation racer Liam Everts flying their country's colors. The American squad of Cooper Webb, Levi Kitchen, and Julien…
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2026 Ridgedale SMX Final Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by MaxxisThe 2026 Supermotocross World Championship wrapped up last weekend in Ridgedale, Missouri, and though the racing lacked some passing and excitement, the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena venue made up for it with an amazing layout and a great track. We review Levi Kitchen and Jorge...
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2026 Los Angeles SMX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Presented by Maxxis The second SMX Playoff went off last weekend in Los Angeles, California, at the Dignity Health Sports Complex, and what the track lacked in hype, it made up for with excellent racing in both classes! On this week's Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis, we go over...
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2026 Columbus SMX Playoff Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
The 2026 SMX Playoffs got underway last weekend in Columbus, Ohio, and the mud races that we've miraculously seemed to dodge throughout 2026 finally caught up with us. The track was a mess, but the racing was still great, and we got to see Haiden Deegan's first 450-class win, Ken Roczen's return…
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SMX Playoffs Preview Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis The Labor Day holiday was a welcome break in our schedules, but we're back to work and looking toward this weekend's SMX Playoff #1 in Columbus, Ohio! With defending SMX Champ Jett Lawrence out and scheduled for surgery on his ankle, the door is wide open in the 450 class for…
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Ironman Motocross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis The 2026 Pro Motocross National Championship Series concluded last weekend at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. While the results and final championship outcomes in the 250 and 450 classes were not surprising, several events that led to them were shocking! The United...
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O'Neal Big Bear Grand Prix Recap and Review on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets The second annual O'Neal Big Bear Grand Prix drew over 900 racers and 6000 spectators to the small resort town of Big Bear Lake, California, a couple of weekends ago, and everyone on hand agreed that the event was not only bigger but better than the inaugural 2025 event!…
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Budds Creek MX and Big Bear Grand Prix Recap Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Both Pro Motocross Championships took dramatic turns last weekend at the Budds Creek National, as the red plates in both the 250 and 450 classes changed hands on what turned out to be an amazing track after a storm that made practice and qualifying an absolute mess. On the…
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Budds Creek MX and Big Bear Grand Prix Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Both Pro Motocross Championships took dramatic turns last weekend at the Budds Creek National, as the red plates in both the 250 and 450 classes changed hands on what turned out to be an amazing track after a storm that made practice and qualifying an absolute mess. On the…
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Phoenix Handlebars' Jason Gearld on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets Jason Gearld has a long history in the motocross industry, from his early days at a couple of parts-and-accessory stores to his first "industry job" at Fox Racing. These days, Gearld steers the ship at his own brand, Phoenix Handlebars. The brand takes a unique approach to...
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2026 Unadilla MX Review | Kickstart Podcast
After a few weekend's off, the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship was back in action with the Unadilla Motocross national. The ninth round of the outdoor season saw huge championship upsets in both classes; as Hunter Lawrence lost his 450 championship points-lead following a crash that ruled him out...
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Calgary WSX and Loretta Lynn's MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Last week, we asked, "Will ARay and his bike survive Loretta Lynn's?" Well, the answer was no; he blew his bike up in the first of three motos, but he rebounded with some solid results in the final two races. Racing last weekend also went on in Canada, as the FIM WSX World...
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Tyler Bereman on the SML Show
For this week's episode of the SML Show, guest host Chase Curtis sits down with Tyler Bereman to discuss his new deal with Ducati, adjusting to the all-new Desmo450 MX, how Red Bull's Island Hopper project came to be, touring the Ducati racing headquarters, his thoughts on Ken Roczen's future…
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Will ARay - and His Bike - Survive Loretta Lynn's? | Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis The annual AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, kicked off today with practice for the racers, and racing starts tomorrow! Of course, we have our very own Alex Ray throwing his hat into the ring in the +25 class…
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2026 Washougal MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis On paper, the 450 class results at Washougal might seem boring, but trust us; there was plenty to talk about in this week's Maxxis Kickstart Podcast! The 250 class, meanwhile, seemed equally boring on paper with a 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, podium, but it was also filled with excitement…
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Spring Creek Motocross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis The Spring Creek National Motocross was wild! All hell broke loose in both the 250 and 450 classes, with crazy crashes really shaking up the results. At the same time, we saw some excellent firsts, with Julien Beaumer earning both his first 250 moto and overall wins of his...
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Southwick MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
As race fans, we got to see something last weekend at The Wick 338 that may never happen again! For the second time this year, the Coenen brothers took advantage of a break in the MXGP schedule to come race in America, and Sacha earned the win in the 250 class in spite of crashing with four laps…
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STACYC Turns 10! And What About DUST Moto? | Matt Schumann on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets Do you remember the first time that you saw a STACYC Stability Cycle? I can. "Lucky kids!" I thought. "Why didn't weren't these around when I was a kid?" Now, can you believe that it has already been a decade since the STACYC was invented? That fact really makes me feel…
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Olly Stone on the SML Show
For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Olly Stone to discuss his new role with the MX6 Racing Team, reflect on how the team started, talk how much it costs to run a high level racing team in motocross, possible future signings, and plenty more. Plugin those...
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Red Bud MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis By all accounts, the Red Bud Pro MX National was amazing, and especially so because of the weather that rolled through Buchanan, Michigan, on Friday and flooded the track. The Red Bud Track n' Trail team did an absolutely amazing job of whipping the quagmire into a highly...
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Supercross Privateer Standout Cade Clason on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets Cade Clason has been a fixture in 450 Supercross main events for well over a decade now, and the privateer standout announced his retirement from professional racing a couple of months ago, just before the Salt Lake Supercross series finale. The Salt Lake City main event...
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X-Games, Silly Season Rumors, and More, on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Off-weekend podcasts are sometimes the most fun, as we get to flap our lips about what we choose to! This week on the Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis, we recap what we know about the X-Games Best Whip and Best Trick events that went on last weekend in Sacramento, and talk about…
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How Travis Pastrana and Nitro Circus Got to Ride Moto at the White House!
Presented by 6D Helmets A couple of weeks ago, a post on Travis Pastrana's Instagram caught our attention, in which Dana White phoned up the action sports hero and said that he had gotten clearance for Pastrana to jump his dirt bike over the WHite House lawn. Over the next few days, posts from...
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2026 High Point MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Round four of the 2026 Pro Motocross Nationals saw some surprising results, with big brother Hunter Lawrence turning the tables on Jettson and sweeping both 450 motos, and Eastern Division 250 Supercross Champion Cole Davies turning in a perfect day in the 250 class to earn his first-ever…
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Thunder Valley MX Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Round three of the Pro Motocross National Championship Series headed up to Thunder Valley MX, and American race fans were treated to a visit from the Coenen brothers from Belgium, who definitely made a statement with their performances in Colorado. Chase Curtis was on the…
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Kristen Beat on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets On this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, our friend Kristen Beat joins us to talk about how she went from law school student to action sports journalist. We also cover the WSX World Supercross Championship, the X Games, and Colby Raha's recent world record…
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Hangtown Motocross Classic Race Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Last weekend's race at Prairie City OHV Park was awesome! The Hangtown Motocross Classic is one of our favorites to attend, as the Dirt Diggers MC does an amazing job of promoting the second round of the Pro Motocross Championship series. Donn and Dommer made the drive to…
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Fox Raceway MX National Recap Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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Bob Rathkamp on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented 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...
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Fox Raceway Preview Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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Glen Helen Stopwatch Nationals and More, on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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Larry Brooks is Cancer Free!
This 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…
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2026 Salt Lake City Supercross Review Show
Presented 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...
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Derek Drake on the SML Show
For 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…
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Cole Townsend of Fasst Co. on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
Presented 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...
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2026 Denver Supercross Race Recap Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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…
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Editors' Corner: I thought I could beat genetics with hard work. Was I wrong?
Presented 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...
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2026 Philadelphia Supercross Review - Kickstart Podcast
Although 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...
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Is the 6D Max Goggle is a Game Changer? We think so! | Midweek Podcast
We 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...
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Cleveland Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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…
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Nashville Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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St. Louis Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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Detroit Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented 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...
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Kristin and Andie Anderson of Dubya USA on the 6D Helmets Kickstart Podcast
Presented by 6D Helmets If you're fortunate enough to recognize the name Tom White and know what he meant to the sport of motorcycling, you'll want to tune into this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast. Following in the footsteps of Tom, daughter Kristin, and her husband, John Anderson,...
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Birmingham Supercross Review Show on the Kickstart Podcast
Presented by Maxxis Tires and Outhouse Coffee Co. Round 10 of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship visited Birmingham, Alabama, last weekend, and the action in both classes was spectacular! In the 250 class, we saw the first East vs. West Showdown of the year and were treated to some...
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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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