(0:00) SMX World Title 24 (3:06) Favorite SMX Track? (5:00) Grandpa Villo! (6:10) United Motorsports Giveaway (7:31) Jett wins, but Hunter impresses (11:39) Jett’s style saves him (14:50) Jett’s pass on Eli (18:56) Really enjoyed Eli vs. Jett (20:59) Breaking Down Chase’s Early Exit (27:16) Perfect Scenario (28:10) The Outlook Now of Team USA (pre-Tomac announcement) (38:58) Can Eli outpace Jett? (44:22) Haiden walks the walk (44:36) Pierce’s Unbelievable Night (47:43) I expect more out of all o...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 66
Episode Notes (0:00) Hello, RV the Fisherman. (03:20) The Riders vs. Texas Dirt (12:17) Hunter Lawrence isn’t a sleeper anymore. (16:51) Seeding is SO important. (18:39) Reacting to Chase Sexton’s meaty interview. (27:00) Expected better from Jett. (28:38) Hunter Lawrence can take advantage of Jett v. Chase. (29:54) Eli Tomac and The Scoop! (32:03) Haiden Deegan: He’s getting smarter, smoother. (33:56) Haiden to 450? Nah! (37:39) RJ Hampshire and the Tuff Block. (39:40) Top Riders can multitask,...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
(0:00) Playoff races bring a different mentality. (4:45) RV’s reunion (5:19) The internet is not our friend. (6:42) The Living Legend vs. The Future (Eli v. Jett) (9:35) The process of returning from injury. (11:00) Where was Jett better? (12:36) The official passing of the torch. (13:56) Who impressed and who didn’t? (15:43) Chase Sexton can’t be subpar. (19:31) Haiden Deegan puts on a clinic. (22:48) JuJu’s Breakthrough (24:21) Deegan’s off-track advantage? (25:17) Jo Shimoda’s warrior perform...
Sep 09, 2024•52 min•Ep. 64
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are back together to dive into Chase Sexton's first Pro Motocross 450 Championship, Team USA at the Motocross of Nations, the SMX Playoffs, and a grip of fans questions including whether it is good to be humble or cocky.
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 63
(00:23) Ricky Carmichael welcomes AMA Motocross Champion, Adam Cianciarulo. (06:47) AC on being a commentator - " I really do like being up on the podium. I really do like facilitating someone else's moment." (10:29) RC and AC discuss the 250 action at Budds Creek. (32:59) RC and AC discuss the 450 action at Budds Creek. (36:17) RC and AC debate the use of the new scoop tire and Team USA for Motocross of Nations. (32:59) RC and AC discuss the upcoming SMX Playoffs. (1:08:22) RC and AC answer a g...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 62
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are back after two weeks off to discuss Hunter Lawrence's new ride, Chase Sexton's closing the gap, Chance Hymas' wild ride and what he should do, the return of Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb, flaggers, Garrett Marchbanks and Triumph feel-good stories, plus the wild NASCAR finish.
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 61
(00:23) Ricky Carmichael welcomes Hall of Famer Rick Johnson. (07:55) RJ - " One of my favorite Ricky Carmichael stories." (10:30) RC and RJ discuss the 450 action at Washougal. (16:42) RC- "Do you think we are being too hard on Hunter?' (26:45) RC- "Some big names coming back." (32:38) RC and RJ start to discuss the 450 action at Washougal but RC just can't get over the Hunter debate. (36:17) RC and RJ actually discuss the 450 action at Washougal. (45:04) RC and RJ answer some great fan questio...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 60
(00:31) Ricky Carmichael is back! (01:16) RV at Budds Creek with Yamaha this weekend. (03:30) Chase Sexton wins 450s at Spring Creek National (12:32) Can Hunter Lawrence continue to challenge Chase Sexton? (23:45) Levi Kitchen wins first 250 overall motocross win. (32:56) Haiden Deegan and Chance Hymas tangle during moto #2 start at Spring Creek. (35:56) "Haiden, don't you have it out with everyone else?" (36:17) Haiden Deegan -"I feel like Chance has had a thing out for me all season, trying to...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 59
(3:17) Big news! Jett Lawrence out for the rest of the motocross season. (8:04) Haiden Deegan doing Haiden Deegan things. (10:57) So much to learn from a crash like this. (22:21) Chance Hymas first overall win. (36:28) Motocross 450 season points. (42:00) Does the noise of the crowd affect the racer?
Jul 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 58
00:00:41 - Ryan Villopoto talks about his visit last weekend to Mammoth Motocross 2024. 00:03:45 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Heiden Deegan. 00:22 :34 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Jet Lawrence. 00:33:46 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Chase Sexton.
Jul 01, 2024•50 min•Ep. 57
01:06:29 - Review of 250 division at High Point 01:19:08 - Special guest - Mitch Payton 01:40:15 - Review of 450 division at High Point
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 56
(0:00) Welcome Jase Macalpine. (1:27) Thunder Valley: "Not a slot car track." (7:50) "Can't talk about Jett Lawrence without talking about Chase Sexton." (15:34) Hunter Lawrence "was there to play." (20:33) "Ever gone back to a championship setting?" (26:52) Chase Sexton: "It tends to happen too much." (33:50) Justin Cooper: "If at sea level... dudes don't track him down." (39:45) Haiden Deegan: "Rest of the field on its heels." (46:45) Deegan: Shift into "I'm the Guy" mentality. (50:21) Deegan:...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 55
(0:00) Ricky is out, Davey is in! (2:58) Jett Lawrence's streak is over. (4:08) Changes to THAT part of the track. (11:26) Chase Sexton: This is what he needed to do! (18:26) Jett shows grit in getting back up. (22:15) Building blocks for Aaron Plessinger. (24:38) Hunter Lawrence "needs to find more." (31:20) Jason Anderson: Bad time for mediocre day. (33:05) Anderson: A one-man band at Kawi. (34:48) Justin Cooper: Sneaky good ride. (37:24) Haiden Deegan's rollercoaster win. (45:12) Tom Vialle d...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 54
Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael dive into the first weekend of the Pro Motocross calendar at Fox Raceway in California, and discuss the controversial non-call regarding 250 winner Haiden Deegan, Jett Lawrence keeping the streak alive ahead of his brother Hunter, Levi Kitchen's boot making news again, press day rides, and whether or not it is the same old story with Chase Sexton.
May 27, 2024•53 min•Ep. 53
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are joined by Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 West Champion RJ Hampshire to discuss his journey through the sport to his first professional title, but first the champions take a slew of fans questions prior to the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross season.
May 20, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 52
(0:00) Sale Lake Weekend! (2:45) The track was technical and the weather helped! (4:25) Jett Lawrence: The weight is lifted. (8:39) Cooper Webb: What could’ve been. (11:00) Chase Sexton: Going to challenge outdoors. (14:33) Sexton’s 2nd-gear start (16:53) Webb having surgery (17:30) Justin Cooper “has impressed me.” (20:30) Jason Anderson vs. Hunter and Jett Lawrence (38:05) 7 titles vs. 72 wins? (44:28) Big 250 Weekend (45:50) RJ Hampshire gets it done over Levi. (47:30) What impressed you abou...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 51
(0:00) Live from RV Studios! (1:54) The Denver Track – Another one-liner? (6:47) Jett Lawrence: “Don’t ride conservative.” (9:30) Hunter Lawrence: Quietly good. (11:40) Does Jett let Hunter win? (16:11) Cooper Webb: Can’t let sharks smell blood (21:42) What’s your Denver Dunlop choice? (25:34) Justin Barcia: Getting it together. (27:07) Jason Anderson’s outcome track related? (28:07) Chase Sexton: Had the speed but… (29:34) Eli Tomac: Glad he’s back, but what happened? (33:03) Jo Shimoda: Late m...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 50
(0:00) Baseball, The Grind, and the Best Track in Cali! (5:08) DP Show Appearance (8:42) Where to pass in Philadelphia? (13:40) Quick! Sign up to win. (15:46) Jett Lawrence: "One of his best rides." (22:41) Track change hurts Cooper Webb. (27:30) Can Webb's mental strength help him anymore? (29:08) What tactics would you use to make up points? (30:41) Eli Tomac: Better than the results. (32:00) Did Tomac let Webb by? Or did he not have it? (36:32) Jason Anderson not at fault. (37:53) Webb has to...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 49
(0:00) A wild weekend... for RV! (5:00) What is it about Nashville? (13:48) Big statement by Jett Lawrence. (16:23) Jett's pass on Eli for the lead. (18:31) Cooper Webb vs. Nashville Demons. (23:00) Tomac: Surprised Jett gapped him. (24:38) Tomac and Webb: Do they work together? (27:45) Chase Sexton: Bar to the gut of his season. (34:33) Ken Roczen's shock "I've never seen that before." (41:11) 250 Turn 2 Chaos: What the hell happened? (43:20) Levi Kitchen's gutsy ride. (44:58) How a heat race c...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 48
(0:00) Welcome, Ryan Villopoto back from COTA and MotoGP. (3:26) Initial Thoughts on Foxborough (6:40) Massive win for Cooper Webb (8:55) Chase Sexton: Another Ryan Dungey? (11:58) Where is Webb better? (13:48) Is Cooper in Jett Lawrence's head? (14:58) More pressure on Webb? (17:50) Is Webb one of the best? (18:28) Jett's bad start: Yamaha's plan? (20:25) Jett's turndown style: "Be ready!" (21:50) Rather be Jett or Webb right now? (25:20) Sexton's "What If" (28:00) Jason Anderson: Extra hard on...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 47
(1:00) Off Weekend, Ryan's in Vegas! (3:40) Adam Cianciarulo calls it a career. (12:39) Rapid Fire Fan Question (13:15) Leading to retirement: More physical or mental? (14:40) Most potential that suffered from injuries? (18:25) Will there be more veterans retiring? (19:26) Who will take Cianciarulo's seat? (22:48) Levi Kitchen: Teams looking at him for a 450 seat? (24:01) Cooper Webb's consistency push him to the title? (26:57) Can Eli Tomac keep the momentum going? (28:40) Was that Tomac's last...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 46
(0:00) Epic Night in STL, epic show ahead. (1:23) Eli Tomac: "The man got it done!" (5:26) Why did you say something, Eli? (9:49) "Thought it was an epic track." (12:20) Jett Lawrence & Justin Barcia: "The perfect storm." (16:33) My flight home with Barcia. (18:52) "He said oh crap too late." (25:55) Remember Stew and Dung! (28:50) Red Cross Flag: "A rule is a rule." (32:03) Radio comms "bring the sport to another level." (37:23) Scary moment for Ken Roczen. (39:45) Cooper Webb: "Put the pre...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 45
(0:00) The Pacific Northwest doesn't disappoint. (2:55) Cooper Webb wins a final lap for the ages. (5:45) Another rookie mistake for Jett Lawrence. (9:04) Webb's gifted win and arm pump heroics. (14:06) Chase Sexton: "What If?" (17:16) "I call it rider error." (20:24) To wall jump or to wall jump? (24:38) How important is the pit board? (25:50) Lawrence the Race Manager. (29:05) Do riders think Jett is beatable? (30:52) Ken Roczen wins!!!!!!!! (an LCQ) (32:38) Eli Tomac can be there, if he gets ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 44
(0:00) The Indianapolis Weekend (3:15) Decision to make Indy a Triple Crown (5:16) To Blitz or Not to Blitz the Whoops (7:00) Jett's Championship to lose (11:56) Chase Sexton: "Top's come off the kettle" (23:56) "Startcross" Cooper (26:05) Is Ken Roczen the Only One? (29:19) Eli Tomac: "Give him some slack" (34:27) Cooper and Clade: "...need to bounce back." (37:28) Cameron "the Consistent" McAdoo (44:32) Haiden Deegan responds (48:00) Deegan and the Tuff Block (50:36) Brian Deegan's words to hi...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 43
(0:00) The Joys of a New Venue. (5:27) Jett Lawrence has them "on the ropes." (7:25) 450 Class: Who is on life support? (10:23) Sitting in Cooper Webb's position. (11:30) What did Webb learn? (15:25) Eli Tomac's title fight is over. (20:31) Ken Roczen was good, but not good enough. (21:53) Phenomenal Justin Cooper, everybody. (22:42) Chase Sexton: Heat vs. Main, completely different. (28:56) Who is at fault: Haiden Deegan or Seth Hammaker? (33:12) Haiden's heel turn. (35:22) Haiden's final move ...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 42
(0:00) Daytona in the books! (4:00) Jett Lawrence wins, and other first thoughts. (7:11) Jett's near disaster with his tire. (12:00) Jett "sounding like a veteran." (16:40) Eli Tomac decision "not the end all, be all." (22:28) Points Threshold: AP and others out! (27:20) Chase Sexton & KTM making changes to win. (29:54) Cooper Webb: The Mental Toughness Debate. (39:49) Will the points gap shrink or grow? (40:48) There's fans on the track! (43:20) Jett's tire situation and the AMA rules. (47:...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 41
RC and RV... (0:00) Live from Gatorback! (1:35) Mistakes: Was it the track or the riders? (3:15) Jett Lawrence: Another rookie mistake. (5:52) Jett should have seen it coming. (9:23) Eli Tomac shows he's not done. (13:30) Can Eli run with Jett? (15:46) Cooper Webb: First "real" win. (18:52) "Seeing a new (Aaron Plessinger)." (20:50) Austin Forker's crash was preventable. (30:05) Haiden Deegan's the real deal. (37:18) Nick Romano, ladies and gentlemen. (38:38) Back to Haiden real quick. (39:11) M...
Feb 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 40
(0:00) RC & RV are back for a special Fan Question Edition (2:25) Can anyone rundown Jett Lawrence, and if so who? (5:53) Can Ken Roczen go back-to-back? (6:36) Was the off week good for Chase Sexton's arm? (7:23) Does Eli Tomac get one more pass before Daytona? (9:03) Who has the most to gain or lose in Arlington? (10:24) 5 winners in 6 races. Does this trend continue? (11:23) What is the difference between the Top 20 bikes now and then? (12:33) What's the best way to utilize the off week? ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 39
RC and RV break down the Glendale Track - To Quad or Not to Quad? (0:00) Ken Roczen's win a suprise? Heck No! (10:38) People really think Eli Tomac should retire. (22:05) Jett Lawrence and Tomac finally battle. (27:18) Was Cooper Webb's move on Jett dirty? (32:16) Massive props for Chase Sexton. (38:50) RJ Hampshire has the momentum. (49:50) Jordon Smith's mistakes manifest into... (46:00) Yellow light confusion - break out the rule book (49:50) Too little, too late for Jo Shimoda. (1:02:19) Nat...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 38
RC and RV discuss Austin Forkner's much-needed victory, breakdown the 250 Main Event crash, Haiden Deegan's night with his wrist and his hand gestures, Max Anstie and Daxton Bennick putting it on the podium, Triumph's debut, and Cameron McAdoo's putting it all out there (0:00). In the 450 review, Jett Lawrence's big win but big mistake and questionable reasoning, Chase Sexton takes the red plate, Eli Tomac's night brings more questions than answers, and Cooper Webb is worth money in Vegas (44:00...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 37
