Podcasts about SMX

With Ryan Villopoto racing in Mammoth, Ricky Carmichael calls on old rival 3-time AMA Champion Chad Reed to discuss High Point, from Hunter Lawrence's impressive win, the drama between Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan, whether Cole Davies' grace period is over, is there a Pro Circuit curse, Jorge Prado's odd ride, Mayla Herrick's tremendous debut, and whether Michael Jordan is coming dirt-bike racing. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome Chad Reed to Title 24!(1:30) The Two-Two Family of Racing.(9:11) Michael Jordan rumors answered.(14:30) Hunter Lawrence: To Be Expected.(17:40) Jett Lawrence is "looking at the bigger picture."(21:06) Haiden Deegan: "Punching above average."(26:16) Jett v. Haiden: "A screenplay rivalry."(32:10) Ricky's connections to Haiden and Jett.(48:56) Jorge Prado "looks left-footed."(54:50) Cole Davies v. The Field.(59:40) Seriously? A grace period?(1:06:55) Jo Shimoda: "Held to a higher level."(1:12:05) Levi Kitchen "needs to learn."(1:15:43) AC/PC: The Pro Circuit Curse or lack thereof.(1:19:05) Only RC and RV can loop out like Seth Hammaker.(1:22:10) First-time winners!(1:28:15) How do you bounce back from a major injury?(1:33:26) What's next on the schedule?(1:38:38) SMX on NBCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24-time AMA Champions Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto sit down to discuss the weekend at Thunder Valley, Haiden Deegan's penalties, the Lawrence and Coenen brothers, Nick Romano's first podium, Chase Sexton's gnarly incident, as well as Ricky heading to the White House and the Villopotos going to Lorettas. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:07) The Villopotos are heading to Lorettas.(8:27) Ricky Carmichael went to the White House.(14:23) The Coenens have arrived!(18:08) Jett Lawrence: "haven't seen the best yet."(20:22) Haiden Deegan "once he calms down..."(23:15) Hunter Lawrence "doesn't get rattled."(25:09) Haiden Deegan, Penalties, and Track Limits.(32:47) Chase Sexton's gnarly situation.(37:49) Nick Romano finally on the steps.(39:57) The game of Musical Chairs continues.(41:27) Jo Shimoda "confidence's building."(42:24) Romano is "taking advantage..."(44:51) SMX on NBC this week.(45:45) What does Deegan need to do?(51:24) High Point Preview(54:30) Guts Racing Giveaway(55:57) See you next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ricky on vacation, Ryan Villopoto's old teammate and the 2007 AMA Supercross 250 East Champion Ben Townley steps in to discuss Hunter Lawrence's dominant win, Jorge Prado's arrival one year late, how both Haiden Deegan and Jett Lawrence looked, Eli Tomac's horrific crash, the 250 class shows something and answers nothing, and how to handle new rivals. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome Ben Townley to Title 24(1:13) Initial Thoughts on Pala(2:00) Hunter Lawrence "as expected"(4:33) Jorge Prado "was what I thought"(8:03) What does an all International Podium mean?(11:01) Haiden Deegan has officially debuted(16:33) Jett Lawrence: Mind v. Injury(28:27) Eli Tomac's @#$!%& start and future(34:09) Chase Sexton: Same ol' Situation(36:36) Pro Circuit is back!(38:17) Seth Hammaker in the catbird's seat(39:36) Levi Kitchen: Talent, but no consistency(40:51) The Rook took second!(41:56) Ryder D's opportunity is now.(43:46) Julien Beaumer's huge confidence boost(45:09) The Honda Duo: Opposite Thoughts(46:34) The Call About Cole Davies(54:41) SMX on NBC(55:26) Ryan and Ben: Rivals, kinda(1:00:43) One thing about Hangtown(1:03:06) Moto Dads Unite!(1:08:12) Thank you everyone, and Ben too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the MotoXpod features Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Aaron Plessinger to talk about getting back to racing, turning around his SMX season, and more. Then AEO Powersports KTM's Carson Mumford will be on to talk about the upcoming MX season, his career, and bike giveaway. We also called Steve Matthes to ask about not going to his Loretta Lynn's Regional and his shoulder injury. You can also email Motoxpodshow@Gmail.com if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Brand Emails. Watch live on the MotoXpod YouTube channel starting at 4:30 Pacific/7:30 Eastern.

Don't Launch on a FridayWhat happens when a Google Ads campaign burns through its budget in hours? Or when AI starts making optimisation decisions you don't fully trust?In this candid episode of PPC Live The Podcast, Anu Adegbola sits down with Menachem Ani — founder of JXT Group and long-standing Google Premier Partner — to unpack the real mistakes PPC professionals make, the lessons that come from them, and why honesty matters more than perfection in paid media.With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Menachem shares stories from the early days of Google Ads, campaign mishaps that still haunt him, and why modern PPC has become both more powerful and more dangerous in the age of automation and AI.Together, they discuss:Overspending budgets from simple bid mistakesWhy you should never launch campaigns before a weekendThe dangers of “set it and forget it” automationPMAX misconceptions agencies still get wrongAI Max, Claude, and the future of autonomous PPCWhy strong client relationships matter when mistakes happenHow managers should handle team errors with accountability and graceThe growing pressure of keeping up with AI-driven advertisingThis episode is a refreshing reminder that even experienced PPC professionals make mistakes — and that learning from them is what truly matters.Menachem Ani is the founder of JXT Group, a Google Premier Partner agency specialising in paid media strategy, Google Ads automation, and performance marketing innovation. He is a respected industry speaker and contributor to publications including Search Engine Land, SMX, brightonSEO, and PPC Live.Slow down to go fasterAlways double check budgets and bidsNever launch major changes on a FridayAI tools still require human oversightStrong client relationships can survive honest mistakesGreat PPC managers create learning cultures, not fear culturesLinkedInX / TwitterJXT GroupFollow PPC Live The Podcast for honest conversations about PPC, paid media, AI, automation, and the realities of working in digital marketing today.

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto sit down to take a look at Mile High this past weekend, including Hunter Lawrence taking back momentum, Ken Roczen knowing what he had, Jorge Prado at it again, a rule that needs changing, Eli Tomac is back, Dylan Ferrandis hits two guys in two turns, Haiden Deegan stacking records and dollars, and how each rider in the 450 title race should handle it in Salt Lake. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube Episode Notes(0:00) Welcome to Title 24!(1:00) Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen: 1 point!(9:43) Jorge Prado is at it again!(20:13) Dylan Ferrandis: Two guys, Two Turns!(24:52) Eli Tomac is back and looking good.(27:46) Haiden Deegan continues stacking checks.(30:21) Breaking down the Kayden Minear Situation.(37:43) IT HAPPENED TO RV!(41:12) Roczen vs. Lawrence: A look at the assets(46:05) WWVD if he were Ken or Hunter?(1:01:48) SMX on NBC(1:03:02) A quick look at 250 SLC.(1:05:00) One more time for Villo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Marketing O'Clock: YouTube announced that they're trying out a “conversational” search experience that's called “Ask YouTube.” Plus, AI Max is expanding to shopping and travel and Meta announces a new app. Get your SMX tickets! - http://marketingoclock.com/smxVisit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto do a deep dive into Round 12 of the SMX World Championship in St. Louis and how Haiden Deegan clinched another 250 West title, what makes Danger Boy a cut above the rest including Cole Davies, Ken Roczen's 2nd-straight win and where he is at in relations to Hunter Lawrence, a thorough look at Eli Tomac's problems, whether it is okay or not to ride like Jorge Prado does, Justin Cooper's continued growth, relating to Chase Sexton's pain, and how difficult it can be to have a big lead in a race. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24(1:11) Haiden Deegan: In His Own League(5:46) Should Deegan finish Supercross on a 450?(11:08) Where was Deegan better than Cole Davies?(15:03) Are you cool with rutty tracks?(16:39) Ken Roczen: “Oh he’s thinking about it.”(22:24) The Red Plate is a Different Mindset.(27:04) Hunter Lawrence: “A new pressure.”(30:19) Justin Cooper gets Prado’ed(33:05) But J-Coop still maximized.(36:30) What tire would you use on this track?(38:34) Is it okay how Jorge Prado rides?(45:27) 5.11 Tactical Raffle(46:24) Ricky feels Chase Sexton’s Pain.(50:46) Eli Tomac: Is it the man or the bike?(59:51) – A rider’s mindset with a big lead.(1:05:46) SMX on NBC(1:07:14) Biggest stories for Nashville(1:10:00) Title 24 available in a new placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are revved up for the latest round of Supercross coming out of the Motor City. The champions discuss the Whoops, why they were so difficult, and why riders are not better at them, Hunter Lawrence's tough night and whether he or Eli Tomac, after a lackluster performance, are on the Guts Hot Seat. They also dive into Ken Roczen's championship hopes, whether the AMA should have penalized Cooper Webb, the mindset of both Chase Sexton and Malcolm Stewart, Cole Davies being a cut above the rest, what was the save of the night, and whether or not injuries should be public thanks to the world of sports betting. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:00) The Whoops: "Maybe slow down."(13:22) Hot Seat: Hunter Lawrence or Eli Tomac?(18:23) Best Opportunity to win it all for Ken Roczen.(23:36) AMA at it again: Cooper Webb not penalized.(29:25) Have fun Chase Sexton and Malcolm Stewart.(39:35) Explaining the Whoops to Cole Davies.(46:20) Seth Hammaker and Jo Shimoda were "just off."(50:03) Who had the better save?(53:53) Injuries and Gambling.(1:00:29) SMX on NBC this week.(1:02:04) The Showdown in St. Lou!(1:04:00) A new place to watch Title 24.(1:05:02) RV: A weekend off?!?!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are back from vacation to breakdown Birmingham. From the controversial penalty to Haiden Deegan, Hunter Lawrence's impressive performance, Eli Tomac's compelling night, Ken Roczen's speed, Cole Davies plans, and fixing the AMA and Privateer situations, the legends discuss it all in the lastest edition. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFour Watch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:15) Spring-a-Ding-Gage.(3:55) RV's Gotta Brand New Rig.(5:10) Hunter, Eli, Ken, and a compelling 450 night.(11:25) Can Hunter and Eli start using other to help them?(15:47) Hunter Lawrence getting it done on a bad bike?(18:15) Cooper Webb not as close as the past.(22:37) Justin Bogle: "Best job ever."(25:35) Justin Cooper and Tomac: Couldn't crash that way twice.(27:45) The Deegan Situation.(31:39) Deegan backs it up.(34:18) Cole Davies is the only one that can hang.(41:10) Did Haiden Deegan Overachieve, or did Davies underachieve?(42:23) Clinch it next time out?(43:26) Davies biggest challenger?(46:30) AMA: Just enforce the book as written.(58:31) Quad Lock Question: A Privateer Class.(1:09:29) SMX on NBC this week.(1:10:50) No bogeys allowed in MoTown.(1:13:15) Goodbye everyone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feld Motorports VP of Global Partner Relations, Dave Muye, talks about the selling of SMX, the new sponsors this year, working on getting partners for the sport, combining MX and SX, landing a partner, working with riders and teams and more.

As the SMX season enters an off week, Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto say their piece about the latest lapper controversy, Cole Davies' dominant performance, Hunter Lawrence's quickly adding win #2 and his thoughts on Jorge Prado, and a look ahead to East/West Showdown with Haiden Deegan vs. Davies. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFour Watch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24(0:58) First thoughts on Indy.(2:03) Whoops: To blitz or to jump?(3:20) RV returns to Kawi!(5:11) The 450 Rundown.(5:45) Ken Roczen's big mistake is costly.(6:43) Massively impressed with Hunter Lawrence.(9:19) Eli Tomac was good, but...(10:20) The Lapper Situation.(18:46) Jorge Prado: "What We Should Expect."(20:49) Prado's business decision.(24:28) Cole Davies axes the competition.(27:28) Jo and Seth: You're on the hot seat.(30:44) 5.11 Giveaway(31:32) Spare bikes for Triple Crown?(35:10) Let's start talking Haiden vs. Cole (and the rest).(42:03) RV needs to go! See you in 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The President of Daytona Speedway sits down to talk about hosting the Daytona SX, Daytona as an SMX round, what his day to day job is like, getting the job as president and more.

Is ROAS a flawed metric for Google Ads? According to acclaimed ecommerce experts Mike Ryan and Christian Scharmüller, using Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) as your primary "North Star" metric creates a dangerous "Revenue Trap." Because ROAS measures revenue rather than actual margin, it creates an "air gap" that ignores the law of diminishing returns, ultimately hurting the profitability of mature Google Ads campaigns.In this episode of Growing eCommerce, the hosts break down how to properly use ROAS as a bidding signal and explore the latest transparency updates to Google's Performance Max (PMax) campaigns.The Problem with ROAS as a Profit Proxy: Many advertisers use ROAS as a stand-in for profit. However, as campaigns scale, incremental returns flatten out. A 600% ROAS does not guarantee your next ad dollar will yield the same profit margin.ROAS is a Communication Vessel, Not Just a Goal: Setting a blanket ROAS target across multiple campaigns is a strategic mistake. ROAS is actually your primary bidding signal and pacing tool to steer Google's algorithms.Dynamic vs. Static Targeting: Advertisers should move away from adjusting ROAS based on "gut feeling" and adopt a scientific, data-driven approach based on specific campaign constraints.Resources & Expert LinksFREE smec Advanced Channel Report Script: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/google-ads-scripts/pmax-channel-insights/About Mike Ryan:Based in Austria and originally from Boston, Mike Ryan is the Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce (smec) with over ten years of experience in retail and PPC landscape. With a robust background spanning retail operations, product management, and digital ads, Mike leverages his multidisciplinary expertise to drive data-informed strategies that help online retailers optimize their performance in an increasingly competitive market.About Christian Scharmueller:As a seasoned veteran in the PPC and Ecommerce space, Christian Scharmüller serves as the CCO & Managing Director of Smarter Ecommerce. With over 12 years of experience at the forefront of ad tech, Christian is a sought-after speaker at major industry events, including SMX and OMR, where he shares insights on high-level e-commerce strategy and the future of retail media.About Smarter Ecommerce (smec) Smarter Ecommerce (smec) helps e-commerce brands scale profitably with AI-driven PPC automation—optimizing for business outcomes while keeping strategic control in the hands of marketers. The platform activates first-party data (e.g., margins, CLV, core business metrics) to automate campaign optimization toward profitability and efficient growth, with transparent insights that reduce manual work and free teams for strategic oversight. As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages €500M+ in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients, including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport. Follow smec for performance marketing insights: Website: smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: instagram.com/smarterecommerce

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss all the action from the SMX World Championship round 7 in Arlington. They discussed Hunter Lawrence and Pierce Brown’s first win in their perspective classes. They also dive into the two big controversial events that have so many SMX fans fuming. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFour Watch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:02) We catch up with team Villopoto's amateur MX adventures.(2:04) Hunter Lawrence wins his first 450 Main Event!(7:55) The whoops were a big factor at Arlington.(11:46) 450 red cross flag controversy. (24:47) Information on 5.11 raffle to win a TRIUMPH TF 450- RC Edition motorcycle. (26:00) 250 red light controversy.(31:21) What should the AMA have do ne in this situation?(37:38) A conversation with the President of the Daytona International Speedway - Frank Kelleher.(52:38) Jeremy McGrath Holeshot King Challenge.(59:54) What changes in the track from last year will be this year? And could it affect the riders?(1:06:59) Why doesn’t Suzuki make an electric start?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Growing eCommerce, Mike Ryan and Chris debunk three persistent myths that are still holding retailers back in 2026. While everyone is distracted by the hype of UCP and Agentic Commerce, many accounts are bleeding efficiency due to outdated structures like the "Heroes & Zombies" matrix and one-dimensional margin buckets.We break down why these old-school tactics create self-fulfilling prophecies of failure and share what sophisticated retailers are doing instead to balance volume, margin, and the new reality of AI-driven search.In this episode, we cover:The "Zero Click" Wake-Up Call: Why the shift to walled gardens means you need to fix your tactical basics now before the ecosystem changes forever.Myth #1: Heroes & Zombies: Why classifying low-volume products as "zombies" is a logical flaw that starves your potential growth engines. We explain the danger of using historical data to doom new products.Myth #2: Margin Buckets: Why segmenting campaigns by gross margin % (e.g., 0-5%, 5-10%) is dangerous. Mike shares data showing how this ignores conversion volume and pricing strategies, leading to "death by optimization."Myth #3: PMax vs. Standard Shopping: It's no longer an either/or decision. We discuss the rise of hybrid setups and why Standard Shopping is actually gaining cost share again.Key Takeaways:Don't rely on single-dimensional data: Grouping products solely by ROAS or Margin % ignores critical context like seasonality, price competitiveness, and absolute profit.Standard Shopping isn't dead: Even Google is now advocating for hybrid use cases, such as using Standard Shopping for query filtering or specific inventory control.+1The "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy": If you put a new product in a "zombie" campaign with low budget because it has no data, it will never get data. You need a multi-dimensional scoring strategy.About Mike RyanBased in Austria and originally from Boston, Mike Ryan is Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce (smec). With 10+ years in retail and PPC, and experience across retail operations, product management, and digital advertising, he helps online retailers turn data into strategies that improve performance in a highly competitive market.About Christian ScharmüllerChristian Scharmüller is CCO & Managing Director at Smarter Ecommerce and a long-time expert in PPC and e-commerce. With 12+ years in ad tech, he's a regular speaker at major industry events such as SMX and OMR, sharing insights on e-commerce strategy and the future of retail media.About Smarter Ecommerce (smec) Smarter Ecommerce (smec) helps e-commerce brands scale profitably with AI-driven PPC automation—optimizing for business outcomes while keeping strategic control in the hands of marketers. The platform activates first-party data (e.g., margins, CLV, core business metrics) to automate campaign optimization toward profitability and efficient growth, with transparent insights that reduce manual work and free teams for strategic oversight. As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages €500M+ in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients, including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport. Follow smec for performance marketing insights: Website: smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: instagram.com/smarterecommerce

The SMX Insiders are here to preview the upcoming Seattle Supercross. Tune in for The Big Interview with LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia, and hear the SMX Insiders debate the all-time best SMX small bike racers. Is Haiden Deegan on the list?

UCP (Universal Context Protocol) is a new infrastructure layer aiming to standardize “agentic commerce.” It breaks ecommerce into modular capabilities (“Lego bricks”) so AI agents can negotiate tasks like product discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms.This has become an infrastructure war: Google is pushing UCP as an open-source standard versus OpenAI's ACP (Agentic Commerce Protocol) and Anthropic's MCP (Model Context Protocol). Big retailers such as Walmart and Zalando are already experimenting with UCP right now.In this episode of Growing Ecommerce, Mike Ryan and Christian Scharmüller unpack what “Agentic Commerce” means as AI shifts from generating text to taking actions in online shops—and what that implies for your data feed strategy.In this episode, we cover:• The Rise of UCP: how agents “negotiate” capabilities like discovery and checkout—similar to early standards wars (e.g., electricity).• Adoption Reality Check: will consumers let AI buy their sneakers? Mike forecasts ~10% of UCP-based transactions within 2 years; Chris estimates ~5%.• The Protocol War: how partnerships with giants (Walmart, Zalando) help Google try to win the standard.• New Merchant Responsibilities: to reduce hallucinations, Google plans 10–12 new feeds/attributes, pushing more structured-data work back to retailers.About the hosts:Mike Ryan (Austria; originally Boston) is Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce (smec), with 10+ years in retail and PPC.Christian Scharmüller is CCO & Managing Director at smec, a long-time PPC/ecommerce leader and frequent speaker (e.g., SMX, OMR).Smarter Ecommerce (smec) helps e-commerce brands optimize PPC with AI-driven automation focused on profit and business outcomes, leveraging first-party data like margins and LTV.Follow smec for more performance marketing insights:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhSubscribe for more actionable eCommerce insights!#eCommerce #GoogleAds #UCP #AgenticCommerce #AI #DigitalMarketing #RetailTrends #GoogleMerchantCentersmec is a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, managing €500M+ in ad spend and driving €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue across 350+ global retail clients (incl. THG, Snipes, REWE, Intersport).More:Website: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/Why it matters: if agents become the new storefront, whoever sets the protocol shapes access to customers, data standards, and product visibility—so feed quality and structured attributes really matter.About smec (Smarter Ecommerce): At smec - Smarter Ecommerce, we specialize in transforming business goals into optimized ad campaigns. With over 16 years of experience in Google & Microsoft Ads, our intelligent software and expert services help retailers achieve superior results. We're committed to giving you the tools and insights needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital advertising. Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights: smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

(0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:18 ) T24 Welcome's GUTS Racing to the family!(5:16) Some thoughts on the track at Glendale.(9:23) Ken Roczen becomes the 4th different winner in SMX this year.(18:41) Hunter Lawrence nails 4th straight runner-up to capture the red-plate by 5 points over Roczen. But he has not won yet.(24:07) What did Eli do different in the main versus the massive heat race start?(29:22) Would you rather try and carry the red plate from rnd 1 or be 8 points down at the ? way point?(33:47) Should Cooper Webb be comfortable with his 3rd place in Glendale?(36:46) RC "I'm hearing some stuff. I don't like what I am hearing."Break #1 (48:49)(49:09) Information on 5.11 raffle to win a TRIUMPH TF 450- RC Edition motorcycle. (50:37) Haiden Deegan wins 4 in a row!(55:17) Can Deegan race 450 east and do you recommend it if possible?(57:21) Levi Kitchen and Cameron McAdoo(1:03:54) Do you like the 15/20 min format or would you rather go back to 15/20 laps races?Break #2 (1:07:15)(1:07:25) Is there a rule that you would change? And what’s a rule that isn’t enforced that you would add?(1:14:15) Triple crown outdoor race? Tons of talk last week but 3 shorter motos for national!(42:45) Do you think Tyler Villopoto would beat you in a race now that you’re retired? Are there similarities in relationship between Gage and Brax that you compare to yourself and Tyler?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Super Bowl this weekend, we are lucky to have as a special guest, two-time Super Bowl champion, Rob Ninkovich! A big fan of the SMX World Championships, Rob joins Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto to discuss all sorts of subjects from the Super Bowl and NFL to SMX and this week’s Triple Crown action in Houston. They discuss all the big names of SMX like Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, Cooper Webb, Haiden Deegan and many more. Find out who, in the SMX series, Rob thinks would benefit most from Bill Belichick’s coaching. Today in Title 24. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFour Watch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:52 ) Cooper Webb wins Houston Triple Crown.(4:08) Does this win give Coop the confidence he needs to be more of a title threat?(10:27) What do you think of Tomac’s performance?(15:48) RC referring to Chase Sexton "It was a weird weekend for him" (20:56) Haiden Deegan sweeps the first Triple Crown of the year.(24:44) First podium of 2026 for Levi Kitchen.(26:58) 16-year-old Caden Dudney wins SMX Next main in his home state.(29:13) How do racers feel about the Triple Crown format, and do you think we will see it more often in the future? (35:39) Special guest, two-time Super Bowl champion Rob Ninkovich!(40:47) Rob on growing up with Haiden Deegan's current mechanic Brent Duffe.(50:53) Rob compares the risks of both the NFL and SMX.(46:29) Discussing the difference between "winning it all" early like RV or later in career like Rob.(51:01) Life after the cheer of the fans goes away.(54:03) Discussing the relatively short and extremely competitive careers of NFL vs SMX.(57:51) Rob shares an interesting thing to look for in the sidelines of the Super Bowl.(1:00:13) "There is three ways to go out of anything (pro sport)."(1:19:11) Rob discusses Chase Sexton.(1:24:23) Rob discusses Deegan, Kitchen in the 250 class.(1:31:52) What rider in SMX could use a coach like Bill Belichick?(1:38:36) D Have Feld and AMA ever thought about changing the format for Supercross? What if they went to the outdoor format?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMX Insiders Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas preview the upcoming race at Anaheim 2. Get the latest on San Diego winners Eli Tomac and Haiden Deegan. Will Chase Sexton and Cooper Webb get their first podium of the season? The Insiders discuss this and more as SMX returns to Angel Stadium.

(0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(2:15) The last week of the 2-week 2026 Dakar Rally is on its way.   #9 Ricky Brabec (USA) is now in 2nd in the bike division. (3:07) Does Eli “look better” on a KTM than a Yamaha?(11:31) Is there is merit to what Prado was talking about last year or is it just Chase being Chase? (20:29) RV and RC share their thoughts on the #1 plate Cooper Webb at Anaheim 1?(24:59) What about the Suzuki boys?(34:13) It's Max Anstie not Haiden Deegan that is going to have the red plate next week.(40:08) What do you think of Chance Hymas ripping it up on the starts?(43:12) Hey! First time SMX podium for RYDER DEFRANCESCO!(45:56) "And then the chef….Are we getting Wagyu or Hamburger Helper?" RV speaking about Levi Kithchen.(49:36) Did you see the McAdoo crash with Haiden Deegan?(54:46) Do you think track design was partly to blame for the Malcolm/Barcia incident?(1:05:10) What are your thoughts on riders wearing action cameras?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last show of 2025 and we have Hunter Yoder on to talk about moving to the ClubMX team, then Haley Shanley of the SMX broadcast team joins us to talk about her role in the shows for 2026 as well as getting into her background in SnowX. Paul Perebijnos calls in and we all know what a good time that usually is. The Legend, Lars Lindstrom of Factory HRC Honda is in the studio and we even have a sorta surprise with Jellybean Jake Weimer joining the in studio hosts for even more Monday night entertainment. Great show to wrap up the year!!

Nick Musica is a practicing hands-on SEO expert since 2003. He led SEO efforts at High Point Insurance (Now Plymouth Rock), Esurance and Rocket Lawyer before starting his SEO agency, Optics In, in 2019. Nick and his team provide SEO strategy and execution for small businesses in various sectors, including finance, technology, & cannabis. Nick co-authored When Search Meets Web Usability, a book about SEO and web usability, in April of 2009. He also taught a masters-level class on User Experience at NYU and has presented at SMX in Germany and ClickZ in San Francisco. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Nick Musica: Website: http://opticsin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmusica/                                                                           *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

The SMX Insiders never rest. Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas are here to preview the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations from Crawfordsville, Indiana, and to take a look at the 2026 SMX regular season schedule.

The Gypsy Tales crew is back! Join us as we break down the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs from the Gold Coast. We give a bit of insight as to where we have been and why we weren't on the ground for the SMX Playoffs. In this episode: • SMX Championship recap - Why the format needs work • Haiden Deegan vs Jo Shimoda • Jett Lawrence's dominant 450SMX performance • Hunter Lawrence's playoff push • Why St. Louis was the best track of SMX 2024 • Charlotte's sketchy drag strip setup issues • The problem with triple points scoring • Chase Sexton crash • Listener audio notes from the Gypsy GangWe discuss the confusing Olympic-style scoring system, and why riders struggle with bike setup at drag strip venues and of course we had to give our take on the Deegan situation. Plus, hear our take on why St. Louis proved you don't need gnarly rhythm sections for great racing.After a break for Cape York adventures, we're back with fresh perspectives on what worked and what didn't in SMX 2024. Should SuperMotocross move away from drag strips? Is the triple points system broken? We dive deep into all the controversial topics.

Jason Weigandt welcomes seven-time AMA National Champion and four-time Team USA member Ricky Johnson to the Yoshimura Exhaust podcast to talk about the SMX final in Las Vegas, Haiden Deegan's attempts to take out Jo Shimoda, and how RJ learned to knock dudes down in his time. Plus, takes on the joy of winning. Are Hunter and Jett Lawrence experiencing that? The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Joe Shimoda wins the SMX 250 even after deliberate targeting!Jett wins the 450 SMX.Ken states that MotoGP titles are going to be stripped.

In this series, we aim to highlight the unsung heroes of the sport—the privateers. While they may not be part of factory teams, they're putting in the hard work to carve out their own names and eventually earn a spot with one of those teams. In episode 9 our host Brent Bowser catches up with Gizmo Mods/RockRiver/Yamaha rider Valentin Guillod about coming to the US last minute to race Pro Motocross, qualifying into SMX, his experience racing in the US, and more!

Jo Shimoda pulled off what almost no one thought possible, he defeated DEEGS for the SMX title in a truly impressive two motos. Justin Cooper had to pickup the reigns for Team USA aboard the 250 with the injury and exit from the team by DEEGS. He's on to talk about that and his 2025 year as a whole. Mitch Payton needs no description because he is a LEGEND. Chris Betts is on because, well... because Adam is in studio. We also have a chat with Justin Brayton. The incomparable Adam Cianciarulo is in studio and the most negative man in the sport, Filthy Phil Nicoletti is as well! Great show!!

In this episode of Author's Voice with KAJ, Matthew Edgar — partner at Elementive and author of Speed Metrics Guide — breaks down the hidden power of website speed. Learn how Core Web Vitals and speed metrics influence SEO, user experience, and conversions, and discover practical steps to make your website faster and more impactful.

Ken Roczen is back for SMX and of course he is looking great. The big #94 is on with us to talk SMX! Levi Kitchen threw down the gauntlet at STL SMX when he ran it in hard on the Deegs and he had been hearing all about it. We have him on to put it all out there in his own words. The legend, Ezra Lusk is now working with the AMA to make the sport better and he comes on to talk about his methods and ideas for the future. We have team-Ginger in studio tonight with one of the nicest guys to ever race, Trey Canard and the always great Kris Keefer. GREAT SHOW!!

To say the St. Louis round of SMX was exciting is a drastic understatement. Let's gooooo!

Dans cet épisode de DV TALKS MOTO, Marvin Musquin, Hugo Manzato et David Vuillemin débriefent le SMX de St Louis ainsi que du MXGP de Chine, les 2 avant-dernières épreuves de la saison! Bon visionnage/écoute et n'oubliez pas de vous abonner.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. After a rained out version of the SMX opener, there's plenty to dissect and review of what SMX is in season three, also which riders stood out and stood back at the opener. Let's dive in!

It's a high energy vibe LIVE from Charlotte with some locals you may have heard of. Names like Philip Nicoletti (also a National Champ), Justin Brayton (Daytona winner) and Jason Weigandt (Englishtown Flagger). We also had story time with Shawn Ulikowski and learned some of the logistical backstory from Mike Muye concerning the shortened program at round one of the SMX series in Charlotte. GREAT SHOW!!

Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. Brad Friedman and Nick Musica discuss whether SEO is dead in the age of AI. They talk about what still works and what doesn't for small businesses trying to get found online. Nick has been a practicing, hands-on SEO expert since 2003. He led SEO efforts at High Point Insurance (Now Plymouth Rock), Esurance and Rocket Lawyer before starting his SEO agency, Optics In, in 2019. Nick and his team at Optics In, LLC, provide SEO strategy and execution for small businesses in various sectors, including finance and technology. Nick co-authored When Search Meets Web Usability, a book about SEO and web usability, in April 2009. He also taught a masters-level class on User Experience at NYU and has presented at SMX in Germany and ClickZ in San Francisco. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Kyle Wolfe from Kyle Wolfe Media checks in to discuss all things SMX and even come GNCC and ISDE.

Today Ping got to sit down with Muc-Off Yamahas Coty Schock and see what he's up to right now with moving up to 450s for the SMX rounds and some our "Sideways" questions.

Title 24 becomes Title 32 as the King of Supercross Jeremy McGrath joins Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto to discuss the SMX season leading into the playoffs, what they'd change about today, Haiden Deegan's attitude, a look back at some special moments in their careers, and a new event that will be part of the MXoN: Ironman weekend.(0:00) Welcome to Title 24, Jeremy McGrath!(3:00) A normal day in the life of The King.(4:30) “A different role being retired.”(9:46) The Holeshot King Challenge at MXoN!(18:05) Sleeper pick to win the Holeshot King Challenge.(21:22) SMX 2025: “The 250 class stands out)(23:47) Deegan's attitude: “It's working now…”(25:20) McGrath on Haiden's 450 transition.(32:10) Playoffs, Lap Times, Lock Devices, and more.(40:42) RC and MC take it back…(41:00) When does MC think his peak was?(44:17) Emig made the King lose sleep.(49:43) The 2001 Whip Photo.(54:37) Mutual Respect.(56:56) RV takes MC's number.(58:50) SMX playoffs are here!(1:00:40) Motorsports on NBC.(1:01:58) Thank you all, see you next week.

A wild week on the gossip front in SMX, with Haiden Deegan returning to his trash talking ways, and Jorge Prado (probably) purposely trying not to qualify for a race. Jason Weigandt catches up with Deegan and learns why he talks the way he does, finally. Then the latest on Prado and his relationship with Monster Energy Kawasaki. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

In this series we set out to showcase up and coming amateur riders that are making their way through the ranks in hopes to make it at the professional level. In episode 42, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Orange Brigade Elite Rider Deacon Denno about racing SMX in 2025, how he has transitioned to Supercross, his plans for the future, and more!

Phil Nicoletti comes on to talk about the some of the craziness surrounding the conclusion to the MX series, Tim Cotter and the Feld guys Mike and Dave Muye are on to talk about the strides MX Sports and Feld have made since joining forces to bring the SMX series to life. Deal Wilson is on to talk about his upcoming race schedule and we have Cade Class in studio for all the real talk!

In this series we set out to showcase up and coming amateur riders that are making their way through the ranks in hopes to make it at the professional level. In episode 41, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Atlus Motorsports, Yamaha rider Owen Covell about his amateur career so far, progressing over the last few years, his thoughts on the SMX program, and more!

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. While Jett Lawrence wrapped up the title, there were lots of stories from debuts, SMX buildup, and more behind the scenes we dive into coming off Unadilla.

From the Bahamas to Mississippi, Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are remote discussing Spring Creek this past weekend, including Jeremy Martin ends his career on a high note, Jett and Hunter Lawrence do it again, Haiden Deegan battling adversity, Jo Shimoda and the rear brake, what's going on with Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton vs. the hill, and how the paddle tire changes the bike setting.(0:00) Welcome to Title 24 on the road.(3:40) Jeremy Martin's Perfect Send-Off.(8:51) Reliving Spring Creek 2007.(10:36) Haiden Deegan does what he needs to.(13:15) Hats off to Triumph.(13:41) Jo Shimoda: A good ride, and no rear brake.(16:46) Track conditions for a scoop?(17:30) Tom Vialle's head is elsewhere? (19:22) What's going on with Eli Tomac?(21:53) Chase Sexton vs. the Hill.(23:00) Jett Lawrence "there's not a lot of thinking..."(25:05) Look at the starts for the Lawrence's.(26:55) Kudos to Hampshire, he'll "get better."(29:37) Justin Cooper and the SMX implications.(34:18) Paddle Tires and the settings.(40:05) SMX on NBC this week.(40:50) Washougal Preview(42:34) Thoughts with Martin Davalos(42:46) See you next week with better WiFi!

Ricky Carmichael is back with Ryan Villopoto to discuss the fallout from Thunder Valley on Saturday, including Jett Lawrence's climb up the ranks, Aaron Plessinger and when is the right time to pass, Eli Tomac's mistakes, what's Jorge Prado's deal, Chance Hymas' perfect day, Haiden Deegan managing bike problems, a first may be coming at High Point, and the SMX point outlook being very unexpected.(0:00)  Welcome back to Title 24, RC.(1:00) Where have you been, Ricky?(2:25) Thunder Valley: Nobby vs. Scoop.(4:58) The Ruts and how the riders managed them.(6:27) Can you practices ruts like that?(9:20) RC: My quick thoughts on the season so far.(13:33) Jett doesn't make the same mistake twice!(14:50) Aaron Plessinger: To Pass or Not to Pass?(24:02) Is the AP win coming this weekend?(25:27) Eli Tomac: Another race, another mistake.(29:45) Why couldn't Tomac bridge the gap?(32:16) Tomac changing teams? AP's thoughts.(34:00) Why is Eli moving teams?(38:31) Justin Cooper and AP sitting pretty in SMX points.(42:21) J. Coop: Moto win “not out of the question.”(43:50) Jorge Prado: “I'm not going to be too critical.”(50:33) Is the Kawi that bad?(51:56) Is blaming the bike disrespectful?(54:21) Chance Hymas: A rebound ride for the ages.(57:21) Did Hymas' ride feel like Deegan Washougal 2023?(59:58) The other 250s and the point deficit.(1:02:58) Haiden Deegan vs. the clutch; preserving the bike.(1:08:40) Should riders use advanced recovery supplements?(1:16:24) High Point: Throwback Moment.(1:18:40) Fowler's Facts: How far can Jett go up the ranks?(1:25:29) Remembering Nicky Hayden.(1:26:28) RV: Heading to Mammoth, and eventually Budds Creek.(1:27:55) One quick story from Villo about soap.(1:30:30) Thanks for watching, see you next week.

Today Emily and Kristin got to sit down with one of SMX's Broadcasters! She has an amazing story with the determination of how she started, to the crazy opportunity when Supercross texted her!

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