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EP12: Inside the Helmet - Madi Healey
Ahead of the final two rounds of the Penrite ProMX Championship, where the women of the MXW class will again go to battle, we catch up with Shepparton Motorcycles, BCP Honda Australia team rider, Madi Healey, for our latest "Inside the Helmet" feature podcast.
Half-way through her second-year in the senior ranks, Madi currently sits 4th in the points standings, and, beneath the bright and bubbly personality, Madi's drive and determination to succeed are unquestionable as she seeks to move up and cement her position as a true contender in the ProMX MXW class.
We chat to Madi about how she got into racing motocross, her experiences over the years taking on the Hattah Desert Race, current and long term goals in the sport, the mental game of racing, and a bunch of other moto-related topics.
EP11: Inside the Helmet - Braeden Krebs
In this episode we go Inside the Helmet with privateer WBR Yamaha, Oates MX rider, Braeden Krebs.
At 19 years of age, Braeden is in his second year of racing professionally in the absolutely stacked MX2 class. He's had some decent results so far, and is looking to end the year on an even stronger note as he steps up to the MX1 class for the remaining two rounds of this year's ProMX Championship.
During this episode, we cover a lot of interesting ground, including the challenges that privateer riders face racing on the National circuit, the importance of confidence and the mental aspects of racing, and what it's like training under Jades Oates as part of the Oates MX program.
EP10: Inside the Helmet - Liam Owens
This year, the hotly contested Penrite ProMX Championship’s MX3 class has seen the emergence of a new generation of future Aussie motocross superstars.
One of those prospects is T-Dub Husqvarna’s Liam Owens. At just 15 years of age, Liam has achieve multiple overall podium finishes during this year’s Penrite ProMX Championship. His performances caught the attention of the French-based Bud Racing Kawasaki outfit, who invited Liam to come to Europe to race two rounds of the MXGP’s European Championship in the EMX250 class as part of the team.
We catch up with Liam to talk about his experiences racing overseas, the rising pool of talent in Australian motocross, and Liam’s goals, under the guidance of his mentor, experienced MX1 legend Todd Waters, to one day earn a full-time ride in the MXGP’s premiere class.
EP9: Industry Guest - Stephen Tuff
I’m genuinely excited to bring you our Industry Guest for this episode, Stephen Tuff, who has joined me here today in the Wolf Den.
"Tuffy" started out his career in the industry working for the biggest dirt-bike print magazine in the country – Australasian Dirt Bike, or ADB as it is more commonly known, way back in 1998.
Since then, Tuffy’s 20-plus year career in the industry has been diverse. A long-time motocross and off-road motorcycling journalist, his career has also seen him working as a photographer, assistant editor, brand manager, and more recently, a bike tester. He also remains a regular contributor to ADB.
Tuffy role has largely been that of a story-teller, using his talents to bring to life stories about events, bikes and other riders, through his words and photos.
In career that has been largely focused on shining the spotlight on those around him, though, the adventures that Tuffy has had in the process, the people he’s met and worked with, and the places he’s been, make his own story just as cool and interesting as anyone he’s covered as a journalist throughout his time in the industry.
EP8: Inside the Helmet - Maddy Brown
In this episode of the Mental4Moto podcast, we go "Inside the Helmet" with Maddy Brown.
A three-time Aussie Women’s MX Champion, we chat about how she got into the sport, what motivates her, and what it was like heading over to Europe to race the FIM World Motocross Championship earlier in her career.
Maddy also gives us her thoughts about the calibre of the current ProMX WMX class, the improving media coverage, and some of the challenges of putting together a program to race the National series.
EP7: 2023 ProMX Breakdown #2
In this episode of the Mental4Moto ProMX Breakdown Show we cover all the juicy topics arising from the Round 3 mudder that took place at Wodonga on April 16th.
We get New Zealand motocross legend, Cody Cooper, on the line to give us his thoughts about this year's championship so far, and chat about his amazing career. At 39, Cody's perspective on the sport is refreshing, and certainly a little different to most other younger riders!
We also speak to the reigning MX1 Champion, Aaron Tanti, about his rollercoaster of a season. Tanti came into Wodonga with the red plate, riding a wave of confidence, but after a bike failure in moto 1, finds himself with a 28 point deficit to make up heading into Round 4. Can Aaron put it on the top step of the box again this weekend at Maitland, like he did last year, and start clawing his way back into title contention?
Once again, Deathgrip Products' Travis Coward joins me as cohost in the 'Wolf Den" for this episode, which is jam packed with laughs, and plenty of controversy!
EP6: 2023 ProMX Breakdown #1
With Round 3 of the 2023 ProMX Championship fast approaching, we take a look back at some of the action from the first couple of rounds at Wonthaggi and Appin, and chat about what we might expect to see when the championship riders hit the track at Albury Wodonga this weekend!
We also catch up with a couple of the privateer riders that competed up at Round 2 - Cory Watts (MX1), and Memphis Trevena (MX3), to hear about their experiences and talk about some of the other things that they have planned for later in the year.
A big thanks to my co-host for this episode - Deathgrip Products' Travis Coward, who came down to the "Wolf Den" to record with me in-studio.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brayden Erbacher, who tragically lost his life while racing at round 1 of the ProMX Championship in March of this year.
EP5: Industry Guest - Steve Powell
Our industry guest in this episode of the Mental4Moto podcast is Steve Powell, founder and owner of SPMX, a performance engine and suspension workshop based in Victoria, Australia.
Though he is probably best known as a suspension specialist, Steve has done it all during his 30+ years in the industry - as a rider, mechanic, crew chief, and just about every other role in between! His knowledge, experience and passion for all things dirtbike-related is simply next level.
During this episode, we cover Steve's time in the industry - working and riding at the highest levels in the country, bike tech, the World Vet Championships, E-bikes, being a moto-dad, plus a bunch of other topics!
EP4: AMX Open Review Show
In this episode of the Mental4Moto podcast, we break down what was an epic weekend of racing at the AMX MX Open, and check in with the winners of the MX1 Pro Open class, Honda Racing’s Kyle Webster, and the Pro Woman’s class, Empire Kawasaki rider Taylah McCutcheon!
EP3: AMX Open Preview Show
In this episode of the Mental4Moto podcast, we preview the upcoming AMX MX Open, and check in with three of the riders - Empire Kawasaki's Jai Constantinou, and privateers Riley Fucsko and Tony Spinelli, who will all be competing this weekend, to chat about their preparation and goals for the 2023 Aussie motocross season.
EP2: Industry Guest - Travis Coward
Our industry guest in this episode is Travis Coward, founder and owner of Death Grip gloves.
If you are a bit of a gear nerd like me, I think you’ll like this episode, as we take a deep dive into the world of motocross gloves, and how Trav came up with the idea for Death Grip.
We also chat about the impending start to the AMA supercross season, the three Aussie riders set to do battle against the US riders in the West Coast 250 class this weekend, and make some predictions about which riders will rise to the top of the 450 class in 2023.
I’ve raced motocross against Trav and the banter we share on the track naturally made it's way into the studio. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
EP1: WSX Domination?
In this episode of the Mental4Moto podcast, I go through 10 reasons why the World Supercross Championship (WSX) will become the most prestigious Supercross series on the planet. We also cover Ken Roczen signing with HEP Suzuki for 2023, the recently announced 2023 WSX Schedule, and why it’s been a month since my last pod!
Intro Pt2: What’s in a name?
In this second introductory episode, I explain how the Mental4Moto name came about, and how it relates to the content we aim to produce.
Intro Pt1: The Vision
To kick things off, I thought I’d let listeners know what we are about, what we have planned and our goals and aspirations for the Mental4Moto podcast.

