Pivotable Podcast

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...