"The backlash was like nothing I've ever seen" AJ Catanzaro speaks on the Buttery Films situation

A few years ago AJ Catanzaro made a call about Buttery Films that really came back to bite him. AJ publicly apologizes to Buttery on the podcast and explains his side of the story.
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[@buttery_films_]

All good homie let’s get some training in at the academy and throw a couple beers back for the vlogs haha

[@jacklavalley8245]

That'd be sick

[@nikolasgibson3438]

Butteryballz when are you going to be on Gypsy Tales? The Tfox podcast was dope but I’m dying to hear more moto talk.

[@AjCatanzaro]

thanks for being cool. Let’s make it happen

[@matthewwatkins3760]

This is how a couple grown men handle stuff. Respect fellas.

[@Grantproject]

buttery is the goat

[@rickydavis597]

Aj is the man. His mechanic wasn't at Orlando 1 this year, so he had to do his own bike working everything else between rides for the entire night, he still stopped what he was doing (without us even asking) to take a pic with my kids... if that ain't a great dude what is?

[@necrosbillsibub4650]

I like buttery and I like A.J. Was a little sketch about him, but after this video I like A.J. Both buttery and A.J. Are good dudes

[@senterpoint]

Back when I raced, we trashed talked a lot. No one got offended. It just didn't matter.

[@jhamelin119]

exactly.

[@TonaldDrump686]

Probably wasn’t a big ol giant internet back then. It’s so easy to spread messages nowadays.

[@austinbrazell6019]

If our lives where filmed like theirs are I’m sure we’d fuck up too

[@slpn9t]

I wouldn't have any viewer's left after a few hrs.

[@tomatoknuckles]

Fucking Amen to that

[@coltonaustin4278]

That’s a perfect point!

[@martingeringer7327]

It's their own choice to get filmed

[@marynapier3962]

This is what is wrong with people today, Instagram Facebook and Twitter letting it run there life’s

[@djp3819]

Amen to that bro.

[@mascpa8134]

AJ is a class act and a kind person. Yes, he put his foot in his mouth. He is owning it as a mistake. Let's all move on.

[@xafbxmoto269]

But buttery does suck lol. Why does everyone have to apologize for everything even if they’re right?

[@mathewsracing4996]

@@xafbxmoto269 bc it was a rude statement. I’m sure you wouldn’t like it if people said you suck at riding. Buttery is way faster than your average rider

[@steveortega534]

Who gives afuk if someone thinks someone sucks what are we 12🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂😂 🖕🏼 Buttery

[@Wreckage72]

But not until after GT gets to make a clip from his podcast talking about something from like 3 years ago.

[@holeshotinspectionllc2412]

He was talking about technique, not riding, some ppl have different techniques and are comfortable look at j-law elbows down and still won a championship.

[@hillbillymemes1681]

This is a genuine guy….. someone we need……..actually owns up to his mistakes even when it’s not truely his fault

[@ImJustShadow.]

i’m definitely one of the people who didn’t like him for a long time (i never publicly hated on him) but this has gotten me wanting to watch some of his videos again, thanks for being real bro

[@owenruth325]

This was a much needed video!

[@dylangreen507]

AJ is one of nicest dudes in the scene man. Love his passion for the sport

[@kyletolomeo2396]

Thankyou gypsy tales, THIS NEEDED TO BE DONE!

[@furyss1tv184]

Boy if i had a dollar every time i stuck my foot on my mounth i would be rich lol.

[@theirishbear_osrs]

Damn rich and flexible.

[@mrgreen9388]

But you would have trouble sticking your foot in this kids mouth I mean look at them teeth.

[@hsachristian]

I remember being pissed at him for saying that. Then he rode like a goon at straight rhythm and it was all good lol.

[@xafbxmoto269]

Why? Buttery does suck

[@hsachristian]

Get a clue.

[@ryohonda]

goat comment

[@jph169]

@@hsachristian Connor sucks, let's watch the sun go down 😘

[@VlogEpicness]

That doesn’t surprise me about Webb

[@tylerblackburn3533]

Webb is goat

[@Camrencis]

Reply I’ve been watching for a year

[@backwithabang5842]

@@tylerblackburn3533 webb is Goat? What are you Smoking?

[@xafbxmoto269]

@@tylerblackburn3533 Have you ever heard of the number 4?

[@joshua_J]

@@xafbxmoto269 thank you for remembering the best to ever do it I totally agree with you!

[@jacklavalley8245]

I've talked to AJ via patreon and he's a good guy. He doesn't come off as a dick at all. Super nice

[@dark-starchemistryfabricat2405]

I always thought he was homosexual lol. Always sensed super feminine vibes in his mannerisms and body language... But I guess he is married. 😂

[@smartin4052]

Really dig the gypsy content ❤

[@thecorleefamily]

AJ is awesome, if he’s ever in Temecula I’d love to hang out!

[@The08450]

The he said she said crap on social media these days just encourages people to act like there 15 again or something!

[@rossybruh9939]

Hell yeah boyz. This is a sport of coming together and saying what all that serious shit and let’s have a good time and enjoy ourselves, friends, moto Comrades!!! Life is way to short!!! Amen. So glad you guys got this squashed. So stoked. Hell yeah.

[@jacobbrown8482]

This is so cool! Would love to see some vids with buttery, he's such a great guy

[@cheadenny8256]

The video we all been waiting to see 🤣

[@phillipharriott8632]

Love or hate either of these guys, you gotta give it up to them as they both create very entertaining content whether its AJ's priceless advice or Butterys antics, it reflects who they are and true to themselves. Personally I enjoy watching both and never miss an episode.

[@TomArietti]

I will say it for AJ... Buttery can send it, yes, but his riding technique is not anything close to a proper racing technique. Open yours ears a bit and learn how to comprehend the conversation or dont comment! Be offended 🤣🤣

[@kylesanders851]

Good on ya AJ. Once again proving us how good of a ambassador and union rep you’d be

[@mazaratee1548]

That is wild! I remember when I first heard about this I thought "AJ is whack and just jealous of Buttery." BUT I'm glad you got to share your backstory cause I now understand why you would say those things and it wasn't out of ill-intent.

[@ScottDukesRealEstate]

I didn't take it that way. He was trying to be a teacher and using examples of good and bad technique using the wrongs words and being insensitive. His apology and explanation sync with what I remember.

[@jc5023]

Crazy to me that theres people that actually truly got upset by a simple comment he said, like are we in kindergarten or what?

[@negativeghostrider4944]

Generation pussy dude,no dought about it.if you're that butt hurt over words solve it like men fist fight, shake hands after.better then having fan girls fight your battles...once again if it's THAT big of a deal to you.

[@395PRS]

Dont you love social media! Unreal, kids and their feelings.

[@itchyfeet4205]

Much

[@brodypilcher3643]

Glad y’all got that done...one thing to remember on any social media...anything u say can and will be used against u...

[@antonvalentine]

Don't sweat it. That's how it is nowadays, people will find a way to manipulate anything and everything you say to make it as bad as possible. Do what you can to be a good person and don't let the trolls get a hold of you. And if someone wants to react without hearing the full story, then that's on THEM.

[@kriswashburn7945]

I thoroughly enjoy AJ's youtube content and learned from it as well. I like how genuine he is and he seems like a good person in general. I hope this is taken for the apology and regret for an accidental dumb comment it is and people move past it. And pigs may fly.

[@michaellatanzio6053]

I’m 44 and I was stupid 2 days ago!!! Let’s move on or take to the track for some laps.

[@lukefish7562]

Me too and me too! 44 and still learning! 😀

[@austinboston6867]

Lmao “is his name not out ?”

[@jimwil6972]

You really dropped the ball with that shirt !

[@jairgiansante6686]

O was 1 of the 4 persons who always listening the podcast! .. 😁

[@jairgiansante6686]

I was

[@brianvaller6589]

I never knew about the Buttery incident but I always thought AJ was a cool guy and I have watched a ton of his videos on technique. Still think AJ and Buttery both are awesome and look forward to more content from both!

[@joshbarnes5784]

Bout time this shizzz got cleared up 🤣🤣🤣

[@albertsolberg8682]

I’m glad he touched on this, I like him but couldn’t due to that incident. I’m glad he told his side.

[@paintballfreak118]

Respect

[@jamesadams2334]

Speaking how you feel is never a bad thing. It might be just you who feels that way but it's not false statements, It's your answers and feelings.

[@CarringtonZane]

Dang Gypsy is rad he came out swinging with the truth, never heard of this guy then boom this year I see him everywhere and am like damn… homie is legit. Foreal

[@mickeybeahl2233]

I would like to see A.J. run the Kicker ArenaCross series. My last race was @ Loretta Lynn's in 1998 (125 B mod) I am 40 now but would like to get back into some racing in the Vet class.

[@MikesWorld1]

I have so much respect for people who can own up to and take responsibility for their mistakes instead of making excuses. Kudos AJ.

[@52yamahar1]

AJ seems a nice down to earth guy, we all drop the ball at some point in life, just pick it up an keep going, that’s what counts

[@brianrichard1768]

self evaluation = wisdom

[@christopherrhea8578]

Repenting and saying sorry is all some mad respect

[@wadejameson6168]

Hilarious! From a 55yo dude who still doesn’t know anything and still doesn’t have a filter. Everyone is an idiot. Just keep riding. Who cares.

[@rubikingdom]

😂😂😂 AJ you killed me on this one

[@mattgreen4486]

This is so true no kid should be looking up to buttery

[@podcastparlor4128]

All good bro

[@5635randy]

I know AJ would love to ride with Buttery he is doing what we did 40 years ago been riding dirt bikes in SC since 80s AJ is plain nice guy cares about riders. He and buttery would be a fun day.

[@artvarnson8009]

Good on you AJ for admitting you were wrong!

[@Blinkman24]

As much as it kills me to admit fault I was super against all your content for a good bit.. But you've landed some big-name dudes I would say to approve of you and it's good to see the things they have to say. Mad Respect. Keep it Up Aussie Man. Youre Alright 🤙

[@GYPSYTALES]

Cheers g

[@smokemboe1876]

Against it for what??? he literally just interviews people... that just means ur a jealous hater...

[@Blinkman24]

@@smokemboe1876jealous of what? 😂 gtfo

[@smokemboe1876]

@@Blinkman24 why would you be against his content???

[@akatgif]

The Irony about MX/BMX drama - obviously it's tribal. So sometimes shit talking is not accepted... But the irony is both sides practice shit talking... It's just not always made public. The Buttery crew and fanboys got butt hurt and retaliated. The irony is that; both of the buttery crew and the fanboys are no angels.... Since when do Moto people not talk shit? It's all a part of the fun. Sticks N Stones remember? Don't be little boys who cry as they rage on their keyboard

[@dirkhagoort4949]

It’s a new generation. They hear one bad thing about a guy that just rides his dirtbike and they lose their minds

[@DaveEPie]

Most of the followers on social media are less than 17 years old. You said it right . FanBOYS got hurt lol. The 909 crew get into fights at pit bike races. Lmfao. Not a lot of geniuses in that crew.

[@travisrogers5634]

3 years later he got the clue 😂😂 wtg aj bro 🤘🤘

[@Hbomb-nm2fv]

That’s the thing with social media you have to watch everything you say because once it’s out there it’s out there and anybody can twist your words or in this case play a clip out if context and cause a lot of problems it’s stupid the way people constantly feel the need to turn people against each other and how eager we are to jump in a band wagon

[@THE_JB222]

Gypsy out here making friendships happen lol

[@GYPSYTALES]

❤️❤️❤️

[@madskrillz2]

I like Buttery and his content a lot. Appreciate AJ seeing the light and what Buttery's whole movement is about. He doesn't claim to be anything other than a dude riding his bike for fun and having a good time with his buddies.

[@seaeff6428]

Buttery is cool. And he’s just that, a guy that has fun riding. He knows he’s not the man, he’s not trying to be. So for a pro that really is the bottom tier to essentially discourage him is pretty douchey.

[@dirkhagoort4949]

@@seaeff6428 I mean, the guy is a riding coach and considered one of the 20 best riders in the world at any given time. Saying he’s bottom level when he races at the top level is just ignorant. Saying buttery sucks on a dirtbike isn’t douchie. People have their opinions. Just because you idolize a guy that does dumb things all the time. Doesn’t mean you should put down a guy that dedicated his entire life to learning how to ride a dirtbike the best way he could.

[@seaeff6428]

@@dirkhagoort4949 he’s considered one the best 20 riders? By who? You? Lap times say different. Between 250 and 450 he’s not even top 40. He hasn’t come close to a making a main this year. He’s jealous buttery is making 10x what he does and is just having fun. Kids can emulate whoever they want to. Is buttery the perfect example if they’re planning on being the next Ken roczen? No. But it’s also not detrimental either. The shit he said was completely unwarranted and a dick move for no reason. How would he feel if Ken Roczen said don’t get coaching from him he sucks, he’s terrible on a bike.

[@madskrillz2]

@@seaeff6428 exactly. Said everything I wanted to say. Pretty shitty to cut someone down just for simply having fun.

[@seaeff6428]

@@dirkhagoort4949 I don’t idolize buttery. And it is douchey. Because realistically at the pro level AJ is trash. He hasn’t made a main event since 2019 and even then got last place in one main he made. It’s a dick move to just talk shit on a guy for no reason, flat saying he’s terrible and sucks. I really can’t get over the fact that you said he’s too 20 in the world at any given time. Weird because he never comes close to making mains. Is 30th or worse in timed qualifying 1/2 the 250 field would smoke him. Top 20 guys in Europe are faster. I guess you could say he’s a top 100 guy? Maybe. Fact is cooper Webb and plessinger both stared how dumb AJ is. So I’ll side with the guys that aren’t getting 13th in LCQs

[@rickrossi4468]

AJ, as long as you keep making mains we all will continue to follow you and cheer for you!

[@levonstilson9032]

Has he ever?

[@rickrossi4468]

@@levonstilson9032 I don't know for sure, thought he has. Could be wrong?

[@markcortis2348]

Aj, seems like a likeable guy, love his style, so easy to watch,

[@timothytate637]

Really when I heard what he said about Buttery I would not even watch AJ videos because of that... I'm over it now...

[@DinoAungpe]

AJ is a great man, competitor and teacher

[@douglasmorrow8004]

I hope you make a main soon. You deserve.it..

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Kind of amazing how every great rider is just so damn intelligent.

[@criticalthinkerr.i.p74]

When is the new channel going to post full podcasts? There's a reason rogan made Spotify put up video option. Multiple times you will be talking about something the audience can't see if it's only audio format.

[@redrider533]

Everybody has the right to their own opinion.

[@Recceman901]

AJ is an awesome dude! I've met him several times and even told me to slow down on my bike so I could get a chance to improve...but only after me insulting myself in front of him which seemed to piss him off. Why would anyone have a problem with AJ...even if it was out of malice, he still is human and will slip up every now and then.

[@ED-on8to]

What AJ said wasn‘t cool, but Buttery isn‘t the "best" guy too, because he could ask AJ why he said that... And not giving straight backfire over social media...

[@alanwade2962]

LOL...I'm subscribed to AJ's channel. Earlier today I watched a Buttery video, some beach party somewhere, and my thoughts were how little I like Buttery videos. I do wish I could ride even half as well as him though.

[@coreyfarrell5749]

“ I’m still getting people commenting get a clue” LMAO!!! Legit crying laughing

[@CMHMcBride]

this is a wonderful opportunity , you should contact buttery to do a video together, show different sides of moto, you give him some coaching, he takes you on a 110 adventure or something like that, people would love it and you'd both come off great

[@zayne8842]

Hey I’m 16 and I did the exact same thing I grew up watching the OG crusty demons

[@tstakeuchi]

I was wondering if this would be addressed lol

[@PeterReefman]

Love the Rat Racing top! haha

[@19Jharris]

I love his humility That’s a trait of a leader he owned it and rather than posting a retaliatory response he should have contacted the source

[@christopheravery5808]

I’ve been right there, verbal diarrhea... I’ve said things that just came out wrong, nothing like it should have meant, and people just don’t want to hear an explanation afterwards. You just gotta kinda own it and be like “I said it, “I apologize, what I said came out wrong”, and then just be careful to not do it later. I’m an AJ fan, he is a hell of a rider, and I wish there were guys like him when I was younger that was so willing to work with the youth because I never got that help. Ultimately, I’m 36 now and I just trail ride dirt bikes because I don’t feel like my body could handle big crashes to get good enough to race competitively... though I want to. I do however push quads a little harder and I feel like I could probably go that route in 4 wheels.

[@take5th]

Do not let negative comments bother you. Do not. Period. So many you tubers are bothered by what is part and parcel of the medium. We love ya buddy.

[@von...]

yeah people will take some really weird shots at people in the comments here lol

[@militia_bmx4575]

Hounstly the best moto show out .. Tapping in from southern Illinois. Usa...

[@ctk166x2]

Well good, glad he circled back to it

[@venco58]

Get a Clue!

[@user-wh8ls5ec6k]

So sad to see you leave racing,you will great in everything you do. Love you

[@VlogEpicness]

Can’t we all just get along 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@flavp5]

get a clue! Lets go!

[@user-wh8ls5ec6k]

Going to see if I can rent 2 125's at the badlands in Illinois with my son and grandson, 3 generations riding together

[@Tloubih]

GET A CLUE!!😭😂

[@shereemitch]

Im 50 AJ is a very intelligent young man. And a great rider. much better then most!

[@caydenthompson126]

Bro was this really 3 years ago? I thought it was just last year?!

[@jazzzyj7589]

What kind of chair is AJ in?

[@petewebb5149]

Does Buttery have a sister? Margerine?

[@VlogEpicness]

😂

[@gregmulfort9577]

AJ really reminds me of the snowmobiler Chris Burandt

[@bprickard]

Awesome 😎 totally hilarious 😂😂😆😆😆

[@SpeedFirstMedia]

Damn, so basically how he describes himself is how I actually feel about him? At least he knows 😂 I like him more after the video though lol

[@derekbentley4231]

Ryan Hughes

[@auscrank]

luv the sloppy, is Vince back in business?

[@lukefish7562]

I think we all know Conner doesn’t suck. 😀 Chillest guy on YT too! You’d be a better human if you tried to emulate him AJ. 🙂

[@ethanrobinson9638]

Have you met either of them?

[@markschroeder4949]

This kinda felt like a therapy session 😂

[@reedtarted1932]

Buttery’s real name is Conner Erickson btw

[@reedtarted1932]

@BIG JIMS STRONG no

[@nonstop1212]

What matters is the joy of riding, pretty much!!

[@AntiPattern328]

Honestly, you are 100% correct. Maybe not sucks but he is not a high level rider of any sort.

[@grantkers2330]

Hope AJ found that clue he was looking for