Behind The Gate

Breakout privateer Kevin Moranz joins us to break down ATL 1. We then get into Kevin's story, how he has arrived to Monster Energy Supercross and the grind that's needed to run a self-created / self-managed professional race program. He shares a very similar coming up experience with AJ and we had a great conversation. Root for Kevin and get involved with his program: www.kevinmoranz.com   Grab some Alias Sport CBD Pain Palm and new Chill Oil! Code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! aliassport.com  Check out the Mavix Gaming chairs and use code "AJMAVIX" for a free footrest with purchase! mavix.com/ajmavix

Behind every great man is a great co-host...errr....woman! Ally Catanzaro joins us to talk about what it's like to be married to a Pro SX racer and entrepreneur. We get into the good, the bad and the ugly in this action packed episode.   Check out the Mavix Gaming chairs and use code "AJMAVIX" for a free footrest with purchase! mavix.com/ajmavix Grab some Alias Sport CBD Pain Palm and new Chill Oil! Code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! aliassport.com 

Dr. Jay Cavanaugh is a high-performance mindset coach and an expert in emotional intelligence. He focuses on powerful techniques to reprogram your mind and improve performance and life! He is the founder of RAK-Racing & The Vibe Mindset and is writing a book with the same name to reach the masses. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! IG: @rakracing @thevibemindset   Check out the Mavix Gaming chairs and use code "AJMAVIX" for a free footrest with purchase! mavix.com/ajmavix Grab some Alias Sport CBD Pain Palm! Code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! aliassport.com 

Quick catch up after Orlando 1 & 2 heading into Daytona. We talk about what could make the tracks and SX overall better for riders and fans alike.    Find natural pain relief with Alias Sport CBD Pain Balm: https://aliassport.com Promo code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off!

Super fast privateer Cade Clason joins us to help recap the first three rounds of Supercross in Houston. We talk track design, racing in the bubble and how privateers stack up in the premier class.

Senior Brand Manager of GT Bicycles Mike Marro joins us to talk bikes, racing, how the bike industry has been impacted by the pandemic and the future of the GT Brand. Check out GT's line-up at https://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/ And follow their social @gtbicycles Find natural pain relief with Alias Sport CBD Pain Balm: https://aliassport.com Promo code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! Contact Ron Riccitelli at Guaranteed Rate for new mortgages, refinancing and all your lending needs! www.rate.com/ronriccitelli cell: 443-829-7756

We talk shop with Jeremiah Ellis who wrenched for AJ for several memorable seasons. Jeremiah is an MMI-trained motorcycle mechanic, entrepreneur, an ok dirtbike/mountain bike rider, and one of the most knowledgeable guys in the pits. Together we answer an important question: Can duct tape fix a motor in time for an LCQ? (Hint: Yes. Yes it can.)   Find natural pain relief with Alias Sport CBD Pain Balm: https://aliassport.com Promo code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off!   Contact Ron Riccitelli at Guaranteed Rate for new mortgages, refinancing and all your lending needs! www.rate.com/ronriccitelli cell: 443-829-7756

In this episode we're joined by Dave Drakes of The Collective Experience and chat about bikes, AJ's preparation for Supercross, and FaceTime each other during the recording.   Find natural pain relief with Alias Sport CBD Pain Balm: https://aliassport.com Promo code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! Contact Ron Riccitelli at Guaranteed Rate for new mortgages, refinancing and all your lending needs! www.rate.com/ronriccitelli cell: 443-829-7756

For our 49th episode, we're finally officially recording a video version! Check it out on YouTube! For this episode we're doing a little catch up, chatting about the '21 SX season and look for a fight for AJ.  Up your mental game this year with the incredible mental coach Jay Cavanaugh: https://www.videoask.com/fm69h4c9j Find natural pain relief with Alias Sport CBD Pain Balm: https://aliassport.com/ Promo code "AJCAT30" gets you 30% off! Contact Ron Riccitelli at Guaranteed Rate for new mortgages, refinancing and all your lending needs! www.rate.com/ronriccitelli cell: 443-829-7756

After a long, COVID-ridden summer we're back to catch up. 

We're back with an AJ update with the details about his decision not to race the ret of the SX season. We chat about the strange circumstances and what the rest of the season may look like. 

The shit-show continues this week, where we welcome Matt Sims; former Lululemon brand ambassador manager and AJ's yoga pant hook-up. He's also dirty on a mountain bike and knows his way around a motocross track, too. Join us on our journey into the rabbit hole. 

Coronavirus may have wreaked havoc on supercross and our podcast, but we're back with our ramblings about current events, occasional dirtbike discussion and random chit chat. 

We didn't mean to talk about the coronavirus, but we ended up talking about the coronavirus. Hang in there, we talk supercross afterward and bring it full-circle breaking down the 50th running of Daytona SX.

This week we break down round 9; Atlanta. A "basic" track lead to some interesting and exciting racing, with insane performances from a few favorites. We also tackle more of AJ's demons and preview Daytona. Enjoy!

Some more weekly jabber from the pro supercross rider who knows very little about supercross and his co-host who does a bd job of pretending to.

This week we were joined by SGB Racing Kawasaki team owner Jason Butschky. We get the inside scoop on what it's like to start, manage, own (and pay for) a full-blown professional supercross race team. We also hear from AJ about all things Tampa and chat about the race and what's in store for the future.  Learn more about SGB here! Follow us on Instagram!

Short and sweet episode where we chat about AJ's program in CA along with future plans. Then we recap memorable moments from Oakland!

Roczen with the sweep, Cianciarulo with the massive slam, crashes everywhere...we cover it all. Join us for the breakdown where we talk in depth about track, some more behind the scenes and theories for the remainder of the season. 

WOW! What an amazing race! Join us for our breakdown of round 3; Anaheim 2. We talk AJ's little mishap (which made for a difficult Saturday), breakdown the track and qualifying and go deep into the night show and all of the adrenaline-pumping drama (and controversy) of A2!  Follow Us!

Our weekly recap covering round two of 2020 Monster Energy Supercross at St. Louis. The first round jitters are out of the way and patterns for the season could be emerging. We talk track conditions, design & layout, AJ's weekend and chat about the race and results.  

In this episode we welcome back The Vegan Cyclist, Tyler Pearce. Tyler is a Cat 2 competitive cyclist with a cult following on social media and YouTube where he chronicles his bike adventures, training, diet and offers motivation, training tips, and an awesome outlook on life. He also happens to be a huge moto fan (and rider) and a super cool dude! We talk bikes, supercross, A1 and more. Enjoy! Give VC a follow on instagram: @the_vegan_cyclist  Follow Behind The Gate on instagram: @behindthegatepodcast  

AJ & Bryce welcome owner and curator of The Collective Experience; Dave Drakes. The gang talks about AJ's new SX team, what to expect this season and chat about industry news leading into the 2020 season.  Follow us on Instagram! Check out The Collective Experience.

The guys sit down with X-Games competitor, dirtbike guru, whip legend and social media phenom Brett Cue. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram! Check out Brett Cue!

Bryce & AJ breakdown the 2019 Monster Energy Cup which featured some epic battles, unique track layout(s) and some interesting foreshadowing to the 2020 SX season!  Follow us on Instagram! 

They guys catch up and attempt to preview the 2019 Monster Energy Cup, but riddle the episode with incorrect facts and a seemingly terrible understanding of the sport to which the show is dedicated. Don't worry, at the end they felt as cheated as the listeners ultimately will. They highly recommend "googling it."

The dynamic duo recap the epic Red Bull Straight Rhythm event, complete with a full account of the legendary save of the century seen across the globe by the man himself; co-host AJ "The Cat of Steel" Catanzaro. Later, the guys get serious and talk Supercross 2020. Enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram!  Check out Legends Never Die: Volume 2! Watch This! And This!

O. M. G. This episode the dorks geek out over their trip to Pastranaland, break down the weekend and the Red Bull Straight Rhythm promo video shoot and get super giddy over all the fun they had on this dream-come-true mind-blowing experience. And yes, there were backflips...lots of backflips! 

Bryce and AJ sit down with Jason at SGB Racing and Dave at The Collective Experience to talk about the upcoming Pastranaland trip and even more Straight Rhythm details. Of course, no episode would be complete without a few random tangents and fitness advice. Enjoy!

It's really happening! AJ will be riding the Red Bull Straight Rhythm event this year honoring the legend Travis Pastrana in an epic throwback tribute! Hear how it all came to be, what's in store and maybe even some potential controversy we're already preparing for. We also talk bikes, SX 2020 prep, fitness and more. Enjoy!

The dysfunctional duo catch up after AJ's trip to Ecuador that didn't go exactly as planned.... Sign up for AJ's Moto-X Academy Follow us on instagram: @behindthegatepodcast Like, Rate, Subscribe!

Join us as we rip into the latest banned substance controversy, breakdown AJ's pitbike race and whip contest and dive deep into what every dirtbike fan loves; WHIPS! Oh, and there may be some hints about something epic happening soon!

At long last, Behind the Gate makes its return with a catch-up for the co-hosts. Bikes, trips, motocross and things to come....

Join us for our recap of the final round of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season in Las Vegas. Vegas delivers again this year with two unforeseen champions and one unlikely one! As usual we talk track conditions and layout, noteworthy moments and dissect the championships.  

After a little break, we're back rambling about Supercross. In this episode we chat about AJ's Moto-X Academy and what to expect out of this season of camps and how his traveling motocross school has evolved. Then we get into our Supercross discussion where we talked track, questionable strategies, the craziness that were the main events and more. Don't forget to drop us a 5-star rating and be sure to subscribe!  Check out our Patreon page here! Sign up for AJ's Moto-X Academy NOW!

More shake-ups in Nashville! Join our weekly chat for the breakdown of the craziness from the 14th round of the season.  Donte to a great cause and help the show! Half of the first month's proceeds are going to Road2Recovery! Check out our Patreon page HERE!

AJ got a booboo. Well, a bunch of booboos actually. He gives his account of what happened, talks about his injuries, prognosis and plans. Then we get into the Houston recap and got off the rails late in the show talking about WADA and PEDs when we were reminded of Broc Tickle's provisional suspension. Enjoy! Help support the Behind the Gate and Road2Recovery. Check out our Patreon page here!

Suspension guru and owner of SGB Racing Jason Butschky joins us to dive into the art and science of dirt bike suspension. The first half of the show we geek out on suspension and all of it's complicated intricacies, then we break down Seattle and stir the pot as usual. Enjoy! Help support Road2Recovery while you support the show! Check out our Patreon page! Click here!

This was a fun one! Tyler Pearce, better known by his online persona "The Vegan Cyclist" joined us for an awesome conversation. VC (as he's known) is a Category 2 competitive cyclist, has the second biggest cycling channel on YouTube,  and is - you guessed it - a vegan. VC also happens to be a big supercross fan, entrepreneur and family man so we vibed with him right away. We talked cycling (a lot), training, diet (he'll change your mind, so listen), nutrition, physical performance, supercross, the grind and more. Enjoy! Patreon: Behind The Gate Check out VC's YouTube Channel! Follow him on IG @the_vegan_cyclist Facebook, too @TheVeganCyclst

In this episode we break down round 11: Indianpolis. We talk track / conditions, AJ's performance, break down the top guys' nights and circle back on several of our favorite topics (like the mental game). Enjoy. Follow us on Podbean: https://behindthegate.podbean.com/ Please rate us and subscribe on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-behind-the-gate-podcast/id1440496234?mt=2 Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yMSitoJqx6SIYv7pZjFEf?si=qd5bf5y9SN2e0GDNjffy1Q 

Former Arenacross champion, Monster Energy Supercross Race Day Live host and NBC Sports Supercross commentator & track analyst Daniel Blair joins us this week. Daniel gives us a little behind the scenes look at the TV production, how he got the gig, and gave us the inside scoop about the TV broadcast that we've always wondered about. Then we go super in depth with track analysis and the Round 9: Atlanta race breakdown. Enjoy!

This week we were joined by H.E.P. Motorsports SX veteran Kyle Chisholm where were talked Detroit - the track, the race, etc. - and segued into a great conversation about the mental game and achieving goals and success. Later, we welcomed JGR Factory Suzuki rider Alex Martin and had a great conversation about lawn mowing, his new team, the triple crown, CBD & nutrition, and shared a few laughs (at AJ's expense). Enjoy!

Monster Energy Supercross star Tyler Bowers joins us to discuss his emerging role as leader of the riders in their pursuit of meaningful change with Feld and what he hopes to accomplish with the support of his fellow racers. We also cover current race & track conditions, racing in Europe vs. the U.S. and finally we dive into the aggressive move that got him DQ'd in Arlington. Hear his thoughts, our thoughts, and the nitty-gritty breakdown of the whole situation. Enjoy.

This week fellow supercross rider Cade Clason joins us for our breakdown of round 7: Arlington. With Cade we did a deep dive into all things supercross, including track design (and some not-so-great trends), recaps of 205 and 450, where the series is and where it could be going. Enjoy!

After skipping last week's recap due to spending most of our free time dealing with the consequences of "limegate" immediately following round 5 in San Diego, we had lots to cover in this episode. Join us for the inside scoop on "limegate," what caused it, the repercussions, rider's feelings, Feld's response and some meaningful change in the future. Then we get into our breakdown of round 6; press day, AJ makes the main, 250 east chaos and 450s still delivering everything fans could ask for. Questions, comments, or concerns send us an email at questions.catpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

The episode we never thought we'd do and that no one can wait for. This week we discuss all of the recent Instagram drama and offer our perspectives and some clarity on all the ridiculousness. Then we get into our round 4: Oakland recap. Enjoy.

Join us for our breakdown of a drama-filled Anaheim 2! We continue our recap series this week with an in-depth discussion about all things A2. From the track layout and conditions, to the TV coverage, to the big highlights of the night and everything in between. 2019 will be one for the books!

With the season now underway, excitement and anticipation has turned into pressure and anxiety for many. Round two of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season delivered as promised with action-packed racing all day long. Is this the season we've all been waiting for? Join us as we recap the race, discuss shake-ups and get the breakdown from the point of view of a current pro riding the circuit. 

The 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season is here, and Anaheim 1 did not disappoint. Join us for a nitty-gritty, honest, no holds barred recap of the race from the perspective of a rider who raced it and fan who happens to be his co-host and go-to guy. We talk new network, some controversies, first-person track breakdown, evaluate performances of the top dogs in the fight and review exciting moments from the first race of what promises to be an unforgettable season.

We recorded our 2019 SX preview show while training on our go-to virtual cycling program, Zwift! Join us while we offer predictions and insights for the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross Season and expose our audience to Zwift! Covering All Topics ventures into the realm of video; Click the link to Watch on YouTube!

AJ and I chat with board certified hypnotist and master of neuro-linguistic programing Ramsey Ayachi, BCH, CI. Ramsey is a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps where we served as a helicopter pilot, flight instructor, team leader and more. After his military career, he discovered the benefits of hypnosis and has been on the path to helping others optimize their lives with the technique ever since. Join us while scratch the surface of this extraordinary discipline.