Takeshi Katsuya joins us for Chapter 363! Taka is one of the key people behind the development of Kawasaki motorcycles—working on both the production side and the race team side. If you’ve ridden a newer Kawasaki and liked the changes, Taka is one of the guys to thank. A 4x Japanese Motocross Champion, Taka brings over 20 years of testing experience, starting with Factory Honda and now playing a major role at Factory Kawasaki. If you're curious about how bikes are developed and how that R&D translates into race wins at the highest level, this is the chapter is for you.Enjoy the show—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new drop!🔋 Drink AG1http://www.drinkag1.com/gypsytales 🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod 🕶️ SportRx – Prescription & Performance Eyewear https://www.sportrx.com💧 Order SOTA Fuel “Gypsy Juice” https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG… 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast 00:00:00 Intro00:03:34 Testing at Glen Helen00:08:21 Jason Andersons bike set up00:14:44 Jorge Prado's bike setup00:19:06 Who's looking fast at the test track?00:20:55 Taka's back story00:42:24 Signing with HRC00:46:52 Racing Stefan Everts00:51:10 Leaving HRC Honda01:03:09 Racing in Australia01:14:09 Racing Tim Gajser and Jeremy Martin01:19:23 Taka's choice to retire01:20:37 Test riding for HRC Honda01:31:54 What's the first day of production testing look like?01:38:08 Kawasaki 450SR01:40:16 The challenge of test riding in Japan01:46:10 What went into developing the 2024 KX450F01:51:53 What's a day at work look like for Taka?01:54:11 Do the engineers ride the bikes?01:57:26 Developing a bike thats decent in all conditions02:03:56 Stock VS Factory Suspension02:10:04 What made Taka fall in love with testing02:19:47 How to approach testing new parts02:26:57 How to set up a brand new bike02:33:59 What it's like testing for Romain Febvre02:38:10 Why do Factory Riders need test riders?02:42:56 Is testing based more on visual feedback or feel?02:45:13 What Taka enjoys the most about testing02:49:15 Where do Motor Mounts make a difference?02:52:26 Jase on testing the FCP Race Cups02:56:40 How sensitive is Taka to bike changes?03:04:18 What's the best production bike ever made?03:12:07 How does Ken win on a 7 year old bike03:13:48 The best riders can win on anything03:19:29 ClosingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CHAPTER 362 Ft. Dean Wilson
Dean’s back in the studio to talk life and racing. At this stage in his career, he’s loving where racing takes him—traveling the world with his family and lining up in places like Brazil, Australia, the UK, and the U.S. This season took an unexpected turn when HRC Honda called on Dean to race the final 5 rounds of Supercross after both Hunter and Jett Lawrence went out with injuries. Dean shares what it was like riding for Factory Honda and even weighs in on how good the bike was—calling it one of the best he’s ever ridden. We dive into the big question heading into the outdoor season: who’s the top dog—Chase Sexton or Jett Lawrence? Plus, we throw around some silly season predictions, including whether Eli Tomac might end up on KTM.Always a great conversation with Dean. Enjoy this chapter—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with our latest Podcasts.🔵 Yamaha Motorsports https://www.yamahamotorsports.com🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod🏍 MOTOSPORT.COM: https://www.motosport.com/?rstr=62946&ls=8vu&utm_source=roster&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=-jasonmacalpine-62946💧 Order SOTA Fuel “Gypsy Juice”https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258 🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG… 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:02:20 Deans unique race program00:09:51 Bike failures that lead to injury00:13:48 How social media has impacted the sport00:17:53 Haiden Deegan00:19:20 Dealing with fans at the races00:26:47 Cooper Webb00:33:21 2025 Supercross Whoops were no joke00:39:13 How Dean Wilson got his fill in ride at HRC Honda00:45:42 When will Dean Wilson retire?00:53:16 How much money did Dean Wilson make in his career?00:56:54 The reason riders stick around the sport post retirement00:58:42 Meeting Lars Lindstrom HRC Honda team manager00:59:46 What riding for HRC Honda meant to Dean Wilson01:06:09 Glen Helen MOTOFEST01:08:26 Moto Meme Accounts01:09:46 How good is the Factory Honda?01:14:33 Life challenges and health issues01:23:40 Deano on what its like being a father01:32:09 Deano and Jase talk MMA01:38:47 Connor McGregor's downfall01:45:31 Who is Dean Wilsons riding coach?01:53:39 What makes Jett so good?01:55:52 2025 Outdoor Preview02:00:07 Eli Tomac to KTM02:02:59 Riders changing teams02:07:45 How SMX has helped the sport02:13:31 Shoutout to all the mechanics02:18:56 What its like racing in Australia02:24:09 Supercross in Australia02:29:52 How do people become so rich off social media?02:34:43 Who cares what others think02:42:08 Is life better without social media?02:48:21 Conspiracy Theories02:52:38 Getting into fist fights02:55:32 Manjimup Motocross Australia03:04:41 What's next for Dean Wilson03:07:57 ClosingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CHAPTER 361 Ft. Pete Fox
Pete Fox is the man behind the most legendary brand in motocross — Fox Racing. What started as a small, family-owned business exploded into a $100 million-a-year revenue machine, becoming one of the most iconic and influential names in the sport’s history. Through bold designs, innovative gear, and a deep understanding of what riders truly wanted, Pete brought Fox to the masses. He created merch that made people proud to represent Moto — whether they rode or not — generating money and mainstream appeal like no motocross brand ever had. This is Pete’s story. This is the Fox family legacy. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new podcast drop!🔵 Yamaha Motorsports https://www.yamahamotorsports.com🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod🏍 MOTOSPORT.COM: https://www.motosport.com/?rstr=62946&ls=8vu&utm_source=roster&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=-jasonmacalpine-62946💧 Order SOTA Fuel “Gypsy Juice”https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258 🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG… 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:02:14 Pete's involvement in Terrafirma00:06:06 Doug Henry Fox Ad00:15:03 How the Fox family was introduced to Motocross00:20:35 Inside Pete's creative mind00:26:56 How Pete's Dad started FOX00:33:11 Fox Racing Suspension00:40:45 Pete's first job at Fox00:46:31 Going after Ricky Johnson00:49:45 Going to Finland to design gear00:56:05 Before Fox was "cool"01:02:55 Not dwelling on your mistakes01:14:26 How what you create can shape the Culture01:18:19 90's MOTO Culture01:20:09 What worry's Pete about current state of MOTO01:21:09 What the Moto industry needs to change01:27:24 What does Supercross need to change?01:34:30 When did Fox become the biggest brand in the industry?01:42:24 Learning from your loses01:48:40 Elon Musk01:56:53 Fox going from 5 million to over 100 million in revenue02:03:31 How apparel changed the game02:06:00 Running Fox as a 100 million dollar company02:07:31 The best years at Fox02:12:29 Fox moves production to in house02:15:25 Why did Pete sell Fox02:22:53 If Pete could go back would he change anything?02:24:34 Pete's relationship with his brother02:29:24 Loss of Purpose after selling FOX02:32:51 Who bought Fox02:35:37 Reflecting02:39:26 The start of RENEN02:42:08 Manifestation02:46:48 How does Meditation look in Pete's life02:55:58 The journey of growing RENEN02:59:15 Pete's goal with RENEN03:08:03 Pete's favorite FOX memories03:13:30 Closing#moto #podcast #motocross #designSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CHAPTER 360 Ft. Chris Polvoorde
Every industry changes when an athlete doesn’t just chase greatness—but carries the sport on their shoulders with a mission to leave it better than they found it. Chris Polvoorde isn’t just one of the biggest rising talents in Trophy Truck racing—he’s pushing the sport forward in real time. From innovative ideas to big-picture thinking, he’s working to put Baja racing in front of a mainstream audience and show the world just how insane this form of motorsport really is! Gypsy Gang, enjoy this chapter—and don’t forget to like and subscribe.🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod💧 Order SOTA Fuel “Gypsy Juice” https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258🕶️ SportRx – Prescription & Performance Eyewearhttps://www.sportrx.com 🔋 Drink AG1http://www.drinkag1.com/gypsytales🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG… 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast 00:00:00 Intro00:03:44 How much does YouTube pay?00:06:51 Online Advertising00:08:49 How long has Chris been doing YouTube?00:10:22 Whistlin Diesel00:13:30 Ford F-15000:20:41 How does Chris build his race trucks?00:28:11 The development of UTV's00:35:21 New Tech in Trophy Trucks00:38:17 Whats Chris's job away from racing?00:42:08 Can Trophy Truck racing go mainstream?00:47:43 What its like driving a Trophy Truck00:53:16 1990's BAJA 1000 trucks00:56:23 Chris's vision for growing the Sport01:09:41 How Virtual Reality will impact the media space01:12:40 How is Trophy truck racing more entertaining than F101:18:52 Teaming up with Bryce Menzies01:28:28 What its like racing in Mexico01:38:02 King of the Hammers01:46:10 The personalties of BAJA01:52:51 Crazy baja stories02:06:25 delayed gratification02:17:09 What racing teaches you02:21:39 How industries grow sports02:23:22 What happen to short course racing?02:29:13 Whats the future look like for Chris?02:32:27 Moto talk02:36:38 Chris's life away from racing02:38:45 Outro#racing #podcast #trophytruck #motorsportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CHAPTER 359 Ft. Jimmy Button
Jimmy Button joins us for Chapter 359! Jimmy's racing career took place in the golden era of the sport, lining up against the very best in supercross throughout the 90's, battling for podiums and race wins. His career came to a screeching halt in 2000 after a crash in the whoops left him temporarily paralyzed from the neck down, and his journey to getting back on his feet was long and far from comfortable. Because of Jimmy’s broad understanding of what it takes to make it in this sport, what it feels like to compete at the top, and how quickly your world can fall apart when injuries hit, he started Road 2 Recovery—a foundation that helps injured action sports athletes after life-changing crashes. Not many people have seen both sides of the sport like Jimmy Button, and that’s what makes his story so unique. This is three and a half hours with Jimmy Button. Enjoy—and always remember to like, subscribe, and drop a comment. We love hearing from the Gypsy Gang! 🔵 Yamaha Motorsports https://www.yamahamotorsports.com🏍 MOTOSPORT.COM: https://www.motosport.com/?rstr=62946&ls=8vu&utm_source=roster&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=-jasonmacalpine-62946🔋 Drink AG1http://www.drinkag1.com/gypsytales 🎮 Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Gamehttps://www.supercrosslive.com/news/monster-energy-supercross-25-the-official-video-game-is-now-available/🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG… 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:03:02 HYDOR Water00:14:42 Importance of staying healthy00:20:15 what makes a WORKS bike so trick00:32:26 Why is Supercross afraid of change?00:49:42 Why racers run a sand tire00:51:42 The fastest generation of racers we've seen00:54:38 Being in the slow state00:56:31 Ryan Villopoto buds creek MXON00:57:38 Haiden Deegan Washougal 202300:59:59 Meditation01:03:36 Importance of breath work01:07:58 Starting the day with meditation01:13:35 The importance of self belief01:24:09 You have to be obsessed01:29:22 Everything happens for a reason01:39:15 Jimmy's life changing injury01:56:33 Why Jimmy Button doesn't go to the outdoor nationals02:00:20 Road 2 Recovery02:23:16 Dealing with negativity02:26:56 Supercross risk VS reward02:30:23 Insurance in Supercross02:34:31 How many riders get surverly hurt a year?02:40:25 Jerry Robin02:46:26 Road 2 Recovery Golf Tournament02:52:48 How Jimmy's son got into golf03:08:01 2025 Supercross Championship predictions03:12:35 Will Chase Sexton leave KTM?03:13:26 Eli Tomac to KTM?03:21:01 What will Jett Lawrence do when he retires03:22:03 Daniel Ricciardo03:31:17 Haiden Deegan rivalries03:34:27 Levi Kitchens Future03:38:21 New era in the 450 class03:40:13 Cole Davies03:46:13 Closing#motocross #supercross #moto #podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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