Pivotable Podcast

Big Lew in the house! Join us this week on the Pivotable Pod where Vital MX's Lewis Phillips himself takes time out of his busy day of podcasting... to do more podcasting. Lewis opens up about what it truly takes to cover the fast-paced world of motocross, navigating paddock dynamics, and balancing the relentless grind of the race season. From managing self-imposed pressure to chatting with moto's...

In this episode of the Pivotable Podcast, we talk to the voice behind BYND. Ben Giese popped onto the scene out of nowhere with his mobile podcast production studio, but his roots go deep into the motorcycle industry. Ben shares his path through motocross, starting on a YZ80, turning pro in 2006, and lining up at Thunder Valley alongside icons like Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed. We also dive into...

From his early days as mechanic, coach, and guardian for young Jo Shimoda to the top of the totem pole as factory wrench for 2026 Motocross champion Hunter Lawrence, Cameron Camera has worked his way from the bottom to the top. Despite fighting intense medical issues with his lower spine, Camchain pushes the limits year-round. Cam's winning mindset and never-say-die attitude is on full display in...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, Big E hosts our good buddy Shane Levi Gould of Fuel! Shane got his start in the early action sports days as a professional snowboarder, but the passion is everlasting. We talk about how Shane started Fuel, the philosophy behind the company, and the meaning of life: giving back. The road to success was paved through peaks and valleys, and Shane gets into the da...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, the man with the magic hands Dr. G stops by for an eye-opening look into his career, relationships, and every day life. Dr. H. Rey Gubernick leads not only runs Range Sports Therapy, but attends every single pro race, not missing a single weekend in over 20 years. His practice goes deep, not only helping the sport's top athletes like the Lawrence brothers, but...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, we are excited to welcome our good friend and legendary designer Maki Ushiroyama! During his 30+ year tenure as Troy Lee’s right-hand-man, Maki created some of the most iconic designs of the 90’s, 2000’s and 2010’s. Now designing for legendary instrument companies and legacy musicians (Eddie Van Halen, anyone!?) Maki’s legacy continues to grow under his own ve...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, long time race partner and Honda HRC manager Lars Lindstrom stops by. Lars talks about his lifetime multi-generational relationship with Honda, how he started from the bottom and worked his way to the top, racing and winning at the top level, and we finally get an update on the Lawrence contract. Check it out! #yoshimura #honda #hrc #larslindstrom #motocross M...

In this episode of the Pivotable Podcast, Big E welcomes one of the hardest working people in motocross, Michael Lindsay. Big E talks to Michael about his early days working at Perris Raceway and Enzo Suspension, his relationship with early mentor Ross Maeda, and his natural evolution into journalism. They get into it about ML's go at a race team and learning from all experiences, to his current p...

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Bob Morales. A true pioneer, entrepreneur, and BMX Hall of Famer, Bob has worn just about every hat you can imagine across both the BMX and moto worlds—from inventor and BMX pioneer to competitive MX racer, CEO, and president of ASV. Bob and Big E reminisce on their early BMX days, Bob's first inventions at Dyna, business philosophy, and how he grew...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod by Yoshimura, we are joined by a true broadcasting icon—Jason "Weege" Weigandt. As the Editorial Director for Racer X Magazine, Weege shapes the voice of digital motocross content while pulling double duty as one of the most recognized play-by-play announcers in the sport. We sit down to discuss his relentless schedule, the daily grind parallel to a factory mec...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, Big E sits down for a legendary conversation with the King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath. While Jeremy is known globally for his dominance in motorsports, this discussion dives deep into his roots, specifically exploring how his foundational years in BMX racing were instrumental in shaping his career and legacy. The boys get into Jeremy's ties with GT bikes an...

In this episode, we sit down with legendary factory mechanic Christien Ducharme to discuss his journey from the small town of Derby, Vermont, to the pinnacle of professional motocross and supercross. Christien shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Honda pits, the technical precision required to build championship-winning machines, and his long-standing relationship with Yoshimura R&D. We d...

In this episode of the Pivotal Podcast, we sit down with Simon Cudby, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished motorcycle photographers of the last 30 years. Simon shares his journey from growing up in England and discovering a passion for photography in a darkroom to his early career shooting cruise ships in 1980’s Miami. The conversation dives deep into his 30-year legacy in motocross, be...

In this episode, legendary professional skateboarder Steve Caballero joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about his storied career and life beyond the board. Steve reflects on his early childhood in San Jose, the transition from BMX to the world of professional skateboarding, and his role in the "third generation" of skaters that defined the 1980s. Cab shares the technical origins of the...

In this episode of the Pivotable Pod, Big E talks to Donny “Lil D” Emler Jr. of FMF Racing to discuss rivalries, similarities, evolution of motocross, the importance of family-owned legacy in the face of corporate buyouts, and the unique "SoCal vibe" that continues to drive the sport's culture. From nostalgic stories of 1970s BMX to the technical challenges of modern exhaust manufacturing, this ep...