Ricky Carmichael on the mindgames and battles with James & Chad, Suzuki Drama and the sport changing 

It’s literally impossible to state what this means to 2000’s moto heads…that 2.5 hours felt like 15 minutes. THANK YOU RC AND BUBBA!!! Y’all just made my entire 2023 and it hasn’t even started yet. Wow. Just wow. GOATS 1a and 1b…can’t argue that.

2 dudes who were so competitive, it took 10~ish years of retirement for that competitive fire to finally die down enough for a conversation like this to happen. Love it

This is probably the single most important conversation to have ever been filmed in the history of motocross. To call this video iconic would be an understatement. Thank you both SO much for this episode, not only the best riders to ever do it but literally 2 of the coolest humans as well. Truly, there will never again be legends like James & Ricky

If you were fortunate enough to follow these two careers, as they went down as a superfan of the sport, you're so lucky again to watch this video. This video should be archived in the motocross hisotrical archives forever. The lessons learned are incredible. Just goes to show, doesn't matter how good you are, when faced with someone who's close to your speed and competition is introduced, most people fill their heads with self-doubt and fear. Both these badasses could not believe the other feared them or thought they weren't as good....this is gold.

“I wanted you to win more than chad” Ricky said “same” without even thinking. Best pod on RU-vid rn

Ricky was so humble the entire sit down. Respect.

THAT was an all-timer. RC's compliment at the end had ME choked up

I legitimately feel sorry for fans of the sport watching modern supercross and motocross. These guys (including Travis) were the only superheros I needed growing up.

The last minute was the best when you saw the live that they have for each other. RC was speaking the truth about how James has carried and provided not only for himself but his entire family future. What most don’t realize is that if James didn’t succeed his parents would have went bankrupt and their story would be different. That is the pressure that young man had on him. Thank you James and Ricky for the memories!!

This was the best thing I've probably ever watched and for so many different reasons. You two and the Reed days were absolutely amazing. I love that you guys are all getting along after all the battles and drama you've been through. You're all legends for different reasons.

Honestly i cant get much better than this, perhaps if Chad was at the table aswell. But honestly i almost get emotional because that was my highschool era and the sport that gave me so much, and back in those days we had to wait to download the races to see them afterwards because overseas we did not have the same chanels, so we had to stay away from vital and transworld to not get the results (most of the time) we could watch the race one day after, than read the magazines. By this time now all these years later i think both Carmichael / Stew and Reed knows how much impact they had on thousands of fans worldwide, the sport was at its peak and for me personaly it helped me through some rough years. IT is so great to listen to the best the sport ever had and will have, call me biased but i dont see it the sport ever be the same again as it was in the 90´s and early 2000´s. Thanks for this Bubba.

This is the kinda shit I'm here for. The battles, blood sweat and tears these two went through that I got to watch while growing up was awesome. Now im older and a father to its beyond awesome to watch RC and bubba talk and see how they both feared and respected each other while racing. I think the world needs more dirt bike riders!

When Ricky said, when he retired, he felt like it took something out of James. I’ve said that for years. Like it killed james’ motivation or drive to beat the older big brother.

I’m laying in bed with a jacked back, this is the best pod cast that could of ever happened! Thank you the fastest man on the planet and the goat! That was awesome!!

Best podcast I've ever watched. You guys could literally do this one a month and we will watch.

Add Chad and you have the greatest SX podcast of all time, never to be beaten

Awesome !!! Two best humans to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle !!!!!!

This is incredible, so thankful for this amazing insight into the best period of racing I ever saw. These two guys elevated our sport to a whole new level, thank you both so much for the amazing memories 🔥

I am 53 yrs old and have seen a lot of racing in my day, but this era with you three racing in 05,06,07 was my favorite hands down. Thank You!!!!

Holy shit fellas, I apologize for cussing on this one but man this is legendary. As a kid watching this unfold & still here for the sport, it’s an unexplainable moment. Like RC said, TP with you two to reunite can’t be topped!!! Keep it in mind James 😅 Love to you all, thank you for this. It’s so much more appreciated than you know 👊🏻❤️

Two massive parts of my childhood and adolescence sitting at the same table having amazing conversations. I love this so, so much. James, Ricky, thank you.

Bringing these two together is one of the most important events in motocross history honestly. This brings me such an insane amount of joy after watching these two battle for so long. This brings my childhood and adulthood so much joy. Very well done!

I have been waiting for this for about 12 years! My two heroes from my childhood are absolutely epic.

What an amazing conversation. There's so much posturing and chest beating in the day when you have to play the mind games. But now, it's so awesome just to hear the real feelings and commentary about what was going on. Thank you guys so much for sharing these incredible moments with us. Priceless.

watching these two my entire life... now listening to them talk about being parents. man did this hit hard. time does fly by.

man...this sit down between two legends is a dream come true for me. I was a teenager watching these two put together the greatest era of sx/mx in history (IMO). These conversations were what I always thought each rider was thinking during those days. It feels unreal watching them finally come together to discuss some of the greatest battles I've ever witnessed, and hope to witness again someday.

We might not ever see racing like these two gave us ever again. I still re-watch old races and get just as anxious now as I did then. Freaking love it!

This was just as good as watching these 2 battle on the track. This episode is the best moto show on YT, hands down.

now we need all three james chad and ricky, that should be a very long but legendary podcast

First time in a while I actually sat through an entire 2 hour podcast

Dude, two of the greatest athletes in the history of the world. So grateful for this.

I’m an Australian and watching you three race so hard with so much passion made your time racing so good that it’s legendary stuff today .

By far the best bubbas world podcast to date!

I love how detailed their memories are. You can even hear it in their voices about losses that still eat at them. Absolutely love listening to guys who are this competitive share their POV

The Greatest Bubba’s World so far! Two of the Best to ever race motorcycles and I am so thankful to have lived to see it. Class Acts for sure, both of you guys have been inspirational to so many over the years. Kids On The Couch 2 will Kill, the ratings will be Epic and that episode will be another one for The Vault!

What a trip down memory lane. I was an aussie kid cheering on the Chad but I lived for the weekend to watch the 3 of you go at it. Props to Ricky for being so humble and honest and giving credit where it’s due. Loved every minute of it

Best one yet. Ricky's words at the end show what kind of man he is. Awesome, loved this and hearing their respect for each other.

Been waiting on this conversation for YEARS... the GOAT and the Fastest Man on the Planet! Thank you both!

One for the books. James, if you read these, just want to say thanks for everything you put into racing and everything you sacrificed. We're the same age, and as a rider there was no one more exciting to watch. Me and my friends were always rooting for you. You might as well of had an S badge on your chest because there was always this feeling that you could have done the impossible, because a lot of times you did. Championships are just one measure, there's a lot of champs out there, but there's only one Bubba and you changed the sport in a way that very few have. Great competitors bring the best out of each other, you and RC put on a hell of a show. Its incredible to see you guys have this conversation, and grateful for all that you both have given the sport.

You two don't know how much this means when you share actual emotions. We all put you on a super human pedestal and assumed you were just perfect. Respect.

Can't wait for kids on the couch. The Moto world rarely talks about that moment but it's always been one that stood out in my mind that the three of you were all revolutionary game changers. Ricky brought a new level of focus and intensity in prepping for racing, James you brought an entirely new style of riding that everybody does now, and of course you were the first prominent African-American Motocross rider in the United States and you dominated. I've often said you are to Motocross as a black man what Eminem is to rap as a white man. And Travis changed everything helped create a brand new sport and made himself a worldwide celebrity still going strong today. So grateful that I got to be fans of and watch all three of you do your thing. I'm still a fan too.

I’m 40 and watched every race there talking about, you guys just made my day, love the honesty and in-depth thoughts. Thank you!

Literally my childhood hero’s sittin down chattin. Definitely the dudes that got me to love dirt bikes. Dream come true podcast. Please keep doing these!

Great to see these 2 guys talking.......get Chad on and you get the HAT TRICK.................... Merry Christmas to all.!!!!!!!!!!!

RC pumped JS the whole interview. He’s definitely an encourager. Lots of good memories, thanks for hosting it Bubba. Btw, your hosting skill are top notch 👌🏼

That was the best video I have ever watched on RU-vid. I love this podcast. James and Ricky are like no other. LEGENDS FOREVER

My face is literally hurting from smiling so hard from watching this. Seeing these 2 together is just awesome! Thank you for getting this done!!!

This one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched involving motocross. Two of the fastest guys on the planet that revolutionized the sport to what it is now. I really Hope you interview Chad and TP as well!!!!

This is such an awesome and enlightening discussion about all kinds of stuff that we, just fans, were never privy to. Pretty cool knowing that these guys raced as KIDS and hung around and were friends all these years. Outstanding episode, guys. 🤜🤛

I grew up watching motocross in the era of DeCoster, Lackey, Mikkola, Hannah, Marty Smith, DiStefano etc. I got to see those legends race in person as a teenager. 50 years a fan of MX & SX. McGrath is the King of SX. These two men right here are the gold standard of American Motocross. Game changers!! I loved watching you two race and I love what you both have done for the greatest sport ever created. This conversation is a pure pleasure to witness. The fire between you both was nuclear! Two badasses that became great men. Thank you for taking the time do share this & when do you get together again? I would love to hear about the perfect seasons and MXoN stories! You guys ROCK!!

Not even half way in and this is so amazing. I always wanted to hear these two look back on these races. Just amazing.

That was AMAZING!! Thank you! That was and forever will be my most favorite time in the sport. Just the best. You guys gotta get Chad and RC on at the same time! Hell I almost teared up at the end. Just epic.

The memory’s of you and Ricky from mini’s to professional racing are implanted in so many people’s lives, your dedication to being the best has changed our sport FOREVER! Thank you for bringing us down memory lane! We love you you’ve become the men our kids can strive become on and off the track! GOD BLESS YOU! 🙏❤️💪🇺🇸😁

what amazes me is how these guys recall every race!?!? do they have help? because i didn't get to race nearly the years they did and i have trouble remembering every single detail of every race!!! lol. but I LOVED watching every second of you guys' battles!!

That was so great! Talking about the battles and the corners they remembered every little detail! Such a great time fun interview! Thanks guys

I think it’s awesome 15 years later they both still remember each corner they were battling and what their mind set was. They both have crazy respect for each other! This is what racing is all about.

I waited years for this. Simply awesome. Two of the best.

This is absolute motocross gold. I've watched you whole carriers from start to finish , every race every interview. I could never get bored of this. Great to hear the Insights from both of your sides. Its really interesting hearing what you each did to beat the other. I live the detail and all the intricacies. You both chnaged the games completely. No era had lived up to what you 2 and Chad did . I'm glad to be witness to it from uk. Definitely have to recreate the kids on the couch that would be epic!! The only thing RC knows is where the gas and the water goes 🤣. And what happened to dede burns !!

This is the best thing I've ever watched! Thank you for this early Christmas present. This hit me hard and I'm still in amazement. Will be rewatching throughout the holidays. Merry Christmas Ricky and James and shout-out from Panama City FL!!!

This was the best moto podcast episode I’ve ever listened to. And I’ve listened to A LOT.

Peace be with you James😌 SUPER GREAT!!! Amazing interview/conversation. Merry Christmas!

Thank you guys, this was a great Christmas present! Thanks Cole

OMG!!! This is by far the best moto podcast I've ever heard! This is the conversation that us hard core moto fans have been watching 15 years for. PLEASE do a part 2! We could listen to this for 6 hours.

Two of the most pure hearted people in racing. This was a great interview. I’m honored that my 2 sons and I were able to see these 2 race at Washougal during those golden years. By the way, James I’d like to say thanks again for signing a pair of your goggles for my son between races at the 06 Washougal race. We still have them today.

What a podcast! Such a pleasure to hear these two talk about things I grew up watching. Maybe in the future there could be a podcast with the 3 guys of that era; Ricky, James, and Chad???

That was the best Christmas present ever , Awesome show , Cool to see two of the most talented riders reminisce about old times, That the best thing about our sport, The memories, especially with two icons of the sport , Man this was priceless, Thank you guys again .

I was a huge Bob Hannah fan, shows how old I am. Then JS7 became my fav. athlete ever! RC and Chad, I didn’t like but you had to respect RC’s abilities! I saw them race TO 2005, RC said on the podium, “he was toying with me”, exactly like he said on the broadcast. Made my week.

THIS is the greatest pod EVER! thank both of you for making my childhood so bad ass! watching yall was something i will never forget!

You can’t write this shit… what a story these two have shared. Just epic! Can’t wait for kids on the couch 🤙🏼

What's so fascinating is you have not arguably but the fastest SX rider of all time and the fastest MX rider of all time in the same room talking about the best riding indoors and Outdoors in the history of the sport. JS races a long time so the new generations know how talented he really was. But they dont realize why RC is called the goat. Amazing to finally get this. And RC is just so humble even after knowing he had JS covered outdoors and humble enough to admit JS greatness in doors and the same for Stewart, I love it

So glad to find your RU-vid today. Thanks for being here!!!

This was such an amazing podcast. It’s exactly why Ricky and Bubba are the GOATs. PS: James, we rode together at Bithlow in Orlando in probably ~2004? I have a photo of us in a turn. It’s hilarious because we both were wearing exactly the same gear minus the helmet (and bike lol). You came with another guy and he was riding one of your bikes. I think you were driving a Silverado. I really appreciate how nice you were to me. I was a young kid and I looked up to you both.

If you two guys want to break the internet. Do Play Riding day at James Stewart's house and film it

These guys brought Soo much to the sport

You guys had to step up on the fly so many races... and you both did! Quite amazing the show you both put on!!! Thanks for all those years of racing for us and Merry Christmas! Legends✌😎

I am ECSTATIC y'all did this interview. I've been wanting to see this most my adult life!🍻🍻 Thank you to all who put this together....and of course Bubba and The GOAT 👊👊

Only pic that competes with a young *RC Bubba & Pastrana* on the couch. Is *2006 Phoenix* with *4* greats on the Podium *RC* (1st) *Bubba* (2nd) *CR* (3rd) & *MC* (Holeshot) award but finished (4th)

From 2001 through 2022 every Supercross champion had been part of the baker training program except for Reed & Eli. So with 2 championships each means 17 out of 21 were

I feel like all my time growing up watching you guys race is now complete. Best thing I've seen in a very long time. THANK YOU.

This was truly epic thank you one of the best interviews I've ever listened to..

King of Supercross vs King of Motocross

71-76 caprice or impala is the OG donk

That has to be one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listen to. You guys were so amazing for the sport and it’s really fun listening to your stories. I hope that you do more like this in the future.

Best podcast up to date! Much respect to both, especially the part when you said Ricky yourself and Travis change the sport, in diff ways. I’ve been saying that for years. Now every determined racer follows suit. 💯 I’m so thankful to watch you folks do it live!

Hands down one of the best podcasts I’ve watched. Thank you RC and Bubba.

Podcast of the year …Thankyou James and crew doing that’s made my Christmas 💪🏻🤘🏼

Best interview ever ! Love watching the legends talk about days gone by and learning from each other. Mad respect for both of you and it's amazing to see the mutual respect you guys share.

Thank you Bubba and Ricky, this is priceless to those of us who watched all those years. I appreciate how sincere you both are and the respect you both have always shown to each other! You both have elevated our sport, have been, and still are, great role models for current and upcoming racers. I hope to continue seeing both of you, being an active part of our sport for years to come, and continue to share your stories with us! You both have given this sport so much! THANK YOU!!!

I've been waiting for this for over 10 years. Super stoked

This has been the best podcast I have ever watched. So happy to watch these guys chat it up. My all-time favorite racing moment was watching them at Washougal in '06. So amazing to watch in person and will never forget that memory.

By far the best thing I have listened to! Thank you guys for such an awesome episode and making it funny as hell!

Best episode! It's so awesome to hear both behind the scenes perspectives after growing up watching you guys.

This was excellent! Thank you both for making it happen.

I’m 15 mins into this and I had to stop and rewind it because this is the greatest conversation Ive ever had the privilege of listening to! Kids today just can’t comprehend the level these two guys were on! This is like Jordan and Kobe, Ali and Tyson, Brady and manning! Rog over there on the left is literally the luckiest person ever! I hope every kid that’s into racing watches this and takes as much as they can from it. This is what perfection is! I love this so much….

Absolutely best pod I’ve ever watched with 2 absolutely legend! I’m grateful to have been able to watch this 🤟🏽🤟🏽

Thanks from all us mx addicts. Pure gold. James you have jumped in where you left off, bloody legend and a game changer, no other podcast has what you have, and thats you

Hands down the best thing I have seen and heard for years! Great job guys 👍

That was simply amazing to watch thanks for putting this together James! 🔥🔥🔥

SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!! Thank you so much for having this chat. Two legends just shooting the shit. Awesome!

Ricky is the GOAT because of how humble he is. He knows he doesn't need to say anything. And I think its cool to see Stewart get some validity for how fast he was even when he didn't cash in as much as he could have.