Swapmoto Live Podcast

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November 03 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 KTM rumors began to gain steam. Throw in the Quadlock Honda talks, and we were getting dizzy with the “what ifs.” Today, Monday, November 2, we were told by someone in the know that Sexton’s big test on the RM-Z450 will go down tomorrow. Where will the number four land? We’re as anxious to see as anyone…
1 hr 7 min
October 30 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.
52 min
October 19 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 just conversating, in this week's Kickstart Podcast, presented by Maxxis.
1 hr 6 min
October 12 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 machine, and Jo Shimoda racing in his home country and turning in a 1-1-1 sweep of the IA1 (450) class at Off-Road Village, just outside of Tokyo, Japan.
1 hr 1 min
October 05 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 Beaumer finished an impressive fifth overall despite some bad luck and an absolute lack of preparation. Thanks to the three patriots who flew the red, white, and blue with pride. We go over the MXoN, plus some of the 2027 changes we learned of, and more!
48 min
September 28 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 Prado's championships, cover the emerging Deegan vs. Prado rivalry, talk about the changes that are due to be announced thus Thursday, and more!
1 hr 23 min
September 21 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 everything we saw, learned, and heard at Saturday's big race...
1 hr 4 min
September 14 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 to action for the first time since he won the SX title at Salt Lake City, Levi Kitchen's return to form after his miserable Ironman MX finale, and more!
1 hr 4 min
September 08 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 a great showdown between Supercross Champion Ken Roczen and 450 MX Champion Hunter Lawrence. But are we forgetting anyone? Jorge Prado? Cooper Webb? Eli Tomac? And what of the 250s? Will it be a walk in the park for Cole Davies, or will guys like Julien Beaumer, Ryder DiFrancesco, and Chance Hymas give him fits? Listen to what we think, then comment your predictions!
45 min
September 01 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 States Motocross of Nations team was also announced last weekend, and this morning, Eli Tomac announced that he will retire from professional racing after the upcoming SMX Playoffs. We discuss all of this on this week's Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis.

1 hr 26 min

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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…