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The Whiskey Throttle Show

The Whiskey Throttle Show, LLCthewhiskeythrottleshow.com
Motocross racing personalities David Pingree and Grant Langston mix entertainment and information in this long-form interview podcast with heroes and icons from Motocross and other action sports.
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Episodes

ASK PING EP5

In this weeks Ask Ping Dave tackles who has the best style and are bikes still affordable for the average rider!

Aug 12, 202211 min

S4 EP13 SHAE BENTLEY

Our last show from Yamaha studios in Atlanta GA is a good one. Ping and Shae have a great history together as they battled for the 2000 125 West Supercross Title. It came down to the final round in Houston and Shea took the title. After that Shae battled injury, illness and personal demons that eventually ended his racing career. Today Shae is clean and living his best life, sit back and enjoy as Shea tells his story!

Jul 22, 20222 hr 54 min

S4 EP9 MARK BLACKWELL

Mark Blackwell was an American motocross pioneer, the first 500cc national champion and an AMA Hall of Famer. But it's off the track where Mark has had the biggest impact, from running the Suzuki motocross efforts to the corporate boardroom Marks has had an incredible life and career. Sit back and enjoy!

Jun 03, 20223 hr 12 min

S4 EP8 TY DAVIS

Ty Davis is a 125 Supercross champion an off road legend and a AMA Hall of Famer. He's won everything from Baja to GNCC to Enduro and he's an ISDE medalist.

May 13, 20224 hr 18 min

S4 EP4 BEVO FORTI

From racer to mechanic to goggle guru, Bevo Forte has been a fixture in American Motocross since the early 1970's. His tales as a factory Yamaha mechanic and working with Bob Hannah are legendary. Bevo is one of the good guys.

Mar 18, 20223 hr 41 min

S4 EP3 JEFF 'CHICKEN' MATIASEVICH

Jeff 'Chicken' Matiasevich was one of the brighter stars of supercross in the late 1980's and early '90's. Jeff was always determined to do things the way he wanted to and, despite running a pretty loose program, Chicken got results. His stories from those years are wild and pure entertainment.

Feb 18, 20224 hr 31 min

S3 EP 22 DAMON HUFFMAN

This weeks guest is a two-time 125 west region supercross champion, a premier class supercross winner, US Open champion and ISDE gold medalist. The end of his racing career is where it gets really impressive: he is currently an LAPD law enforcement officer working in south central Los Angeles.... Please welcome Damon Huffman to the show!

Dec 17, 20215 hr 4 min

S3 EP21 MIKE 'STINGRAY' CRAIG

This weeks guest is one of the few racers who can say they beat Jeremy McGrath, straight up, in a Supercross race. Factory rider, Ultracross champion and one of the most talented racers in the 90s, please welcome Michael 'Stingray' Craig.

Nov 19, 20213 hr 6 min

S3 EP20 ERNESTO FONSECA

Ernesto Fonseca is an unlikely champion. The friendly rider grew up in Costs Rica, a country that had never turned out a supercross champion. "Lobito" changed all that and has two lites supercross titles to his credit along with a bunch of podiums in the premier class. After a life-changing spinal cord injury, Ernie is back to living life.

Nov 05, 20212 hr 36 min

S3 EP17 SHAWN NORFOLK

Shawn Norfolk has been working in the industry for over 30 years. From artist to marketing manager to sales director, he's seen it from every angle. He's also one of the funniest guys in the sport and one of the best storytellers we know

Sep 03, 20213 hr 53 min

S3 EP14 RYAN MORAIS

This weeks guest is the current team coordinator for factory KTM, he is also KTM's factory team test rider and KTM's pre-production test rider. He was no stranger to the podium during his racing career and he's one of the nicest guys in our sport, Ryan Morris.

Jul 23, 20213 hr

S3 EP13 BUDDY 'BUDMAN' ANTUNEZ

This weeks guest is former mini cycle legend, supercross winner and five-time arenacross champion... the Bud Man, Buddy Antunez. Joining Dave as co-host is former supercross and motocross champion, Jeff Emig.

Jul 09, 20214 hr 5 min

S3 EP12 KEITH MCCARTY

Copy S3 Ep12 This weeks guest won titles as a mechanic for Tony D and Bob 'Hurricane' Hannah. He then managed Yamaha's factory race team, before becoming Yamaha's director of racing during a career that spanned 44 years with the iconic Japanese brand. Please welcome Keith McCarty to the show.

Jun 26, 20212 hr 54 min

S3 EP9 TOMMY CROFT

Tommy Croft is one of the pioneers of American motocross, he is a two time national MX winner and a factory rider for team Honda along side Marty Smith and for team Kawasaki with Jeff Ward and Bad Brad Lackey. Donnie "Holeshot" Hansen joins us today as co-host on The Whiskey Throttle Show!

Apr 23, 20212 hr 52 min

S3 EP8 JIM HOLLEY

Jim Holley is the first ever world supercross champion, multi-time ultracross champion, stuntman, and host of Supercross Live. Jim "Hollywood" Holley is coming up next on The Whiskey Throttle Show!

Apr 09, 20214 hr 12 min

S3 EP7 DANNY LAPORTE

Danny LaPorte might be the most versatile motorcycle rider ever. A 500cc national champion, 250 world champion, ISDE gold medal winner, 3-time Baja 1000 winner, Pharoah's rally winner... LaPorte has done it all. He's also one of the most respected and well-liked people in our industry. We spend some time going through the life of this legend.

Apr 02, 20214 hr

S3 EP6 STEVE CABALLERO

This week on the whiskey throttle show, Steve Caballero is one of the most influential and successful skateboarders of all time. His meteoric rise in the world of skating, and the longevity of his career, speak to the drive and professionalism he's maintained throughout the past four decades. Oh, and he loves motocross more than you can imagine. "Cab" joins us in the TLD Saloon for this week's show.

Mar 20, 20214 hr 3 min

S3 EP4 DAVE CASTILLO AND ANDY HARRINGTON

This week on the whiskey throttle show, Dave Castillo and Andy Harrington join us at the desk. Both riders spent years racing the professional supercross and motocross circuit and then transitioned to full-time stunt work in Hollywood. We'll cover all of it, including Andy's tramp stamp!

Feb 26, 20214 hr 19 min

S3 EP2 RANDY LAWRENCE

This week on the whiskey throttle show, Randy Lawrence stops by to tell some stories. RL was a factory mechanic for Doug Dubach, David Pingree and won multiple championships wrenching for Jeremy McGrath. His career also includes being the athletic trainer for Nick Wey and Ryan Villopoto among others. Randy was was a factory downhill and dual slalom MTB racer and continues to train athletes today. This is going to be a good one!!!

Jan 30, 20214 hr 11 min

Weston Peick

Our final guest of 2020, Weston Peick.

Dec 23, 20202 hr 53 min

Mike Healey

Mike Healey is this week's guest on the show. The enigmatic racer came inches from a Supercross championship and a World Motocross title.

Dec 11, 20202 hr 23 min

Mitch Payton part 2

Pro Circuit's Mitch Payton joins The Whiskey Throttle Show this week for part 2.

Dec 04, 20204 hr 11 min

Mitch Payton

Mitch Payton, Part 1 of 2

Nov 22, 20203 hr 38 min

Mike Keidrowski

Mike Keidrowski is a four-time national motocross champion, three-time member of the USA MXdN team, Hall of Fame member, two-time WORCS champion, and the nicest damn guy you’ll ever meet. Join us as we walk through his life and career.

Nov 13, 20203 hr 38 min

Warren Reid

Warren Reid, had factory rides with Team Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. He also rode for BMW (in Baja) as well as ATK in his professional motocross career from 1975 to 1985.

Nov 06, 20203 hr 31 min

Todd DeHoop

1988 125 East Supercross champ and all around good guy, Todd DeHoop.

Oct 30, 20204 hr 8 min

Dave Osterman

Dave Osterman, Mechanic for supercross champion Mike"Too Tall" Bell during his 1980 title run, team manager for Two Two Motorsports, Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and Yamaha of Troy, Ozzy has played a key role in many title runs and historical teams.

Oct 22, 20204 hr 5 min

Chad Reed Part 3

Part 3-Chad Reed, Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion and the record holder for most main event starts in AMA Supercross history.

Sep 18, 20203 hr 46 min

Chad Reed Part 2

Part 2-Chad Reed, Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion and the record holder for most main event starts in AMA Supercross history.

Aug 14, 20202 hr 51 min

Chad Reed Part 1

Chad Reed, Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion and the record holder for most main event starts in AMA Supercross history.

Aug 05, 20203 hr 28 min
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