The Reality of being DETHRONED by Ricky Carmichael...

[@islanddoggear]

McGrath, next to dudes like windham, is such a likeable dude. Every interview I’ve ever seen him in, he’s just stoked to be involved in racing as a whole. True love for the sport, not to mention his incredible career.

[@zacharyradford5552]

That because he wasn’t set in the path to be a pro when he was a kid so he held onto the love of racing. Winning all the time helped.

[@tprice323]

I agree, so many of the kids coming up were either spoiled or had way too much on the line to really enjoy the sport. @@zacharyradford5552

[@othgmark1]

His parents helped by not trying to be self important unlike so many other parents. Jack Mcgrath attended a ton of Jeremys races but if you didn't know who he was he never drew attention to himself. There were a lot of parents that were very harmful to their childrens careers.

[@Neopaintballofficial]

Let me add to your story McGrath is an excellent guy. He has a heart that is bigger than the world 🌎 you can see it. 👀 He is our insider to All the things that we would like to know about Motocross and Supercross. He is truly 1 of 1!

[@travharrell1713]

@@othgmark1 this is true in every avenue where kids or young adults are competing, it being stick and ball sports, acting, racing, anything.

[@mxlarge6915]

Great story about McGrath and to me why is the greatest sportsman in our sport. I was at the Sheffield supercross the year Jeremy raced Everts and one of the French media guys told me he was going to McGraths camper to do an interview. I asked could I come along and he allowed that. We went into the camper and Jeremy was like hey, Christopher, how are you man, haven't seen you in a while. I was like, wow, this Christopher must be great mates with Jeremy. I was introduced and pretty stoked about that. Six months later, I am walking through the pits at one of the AMA SX races and somebody yells out, hey, Geoff. I turn around and its McGrath!!! That is typically who he was as a person, we were all the same in his eyes, he wasn't better than us, he was one of us. Every time I met him after that, he was always super cool, friendly and just liked a chat. Be it at the Fastcross in Italy and him complimenting my shoes, or inviting me to his house at the Daytona Supercross. Big respect for Jeremy McGrath for just being a super nice person. 100% coolest rider the sport has ever seen.

[@yukonjon5964]

super cool!

[@dagodigs]

Dude he is my favorite my brother had cancer in 96-98 MC gave him his jersey off his back at Pontiac Michigan!

[@lukevenable356]

@@dagodigs That's awesome. Is your brother ok?

[@michaelcarberry594]

Jeremy McGrath a true rarity. A King that ages well. And still out there hitting it.

[@iceman_fox1]

I was a huge Emig fan in the 90's and always looked at McGrath as being cocky and arrogant but honestly he never was and watching these interviews he is a very cool and down to earth dude. He has every right to be an arrogant dude with all of his accomplishments but he isn't. Truly a legend of the sport and one of the best of all time.

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

So interesting because I was the opposite--huge McGrath fan (I started on a Honda the same time he was on one) and I always felt like Emig was the cocky one.

[@lukevenable356]

@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington In reality neither of them were cocky. They just had that 90's swagger

[@SosopChabot]

what a crazy, genuine and accurate conversation. Big props to McGrath

[@SketchyXC]

Jeremy was a childhood hero of mine. It just makes me smile that every interview he does, he shows how down to earth, humble and real he is. He will always be the King of SX, and deserves iconic recognition for as long as we have dirtbike competition.

[@santiagobenites]

Jeremey McGrath gives fantastic interviews, and I must say the nobody does it better than Gypsy Tales. This is all the cool stuff that we want to hear. Thanks 👍

[@twobeer3316]

The King of Supercross, and the GOAT of Motocross. Hard to make a case against that. I was lucky enough to see both of them race in person many times...

[@Freaknasssty]

Shoutout to gypsytales for bringing that consistent heat

[@ricksmith7659]

Too many badass riders during McGrath's time to say it was timing. He won so many because he was the best. Love his nobility!!

[@MatthewC137]

I think the timing they were talking about was the fact that MC didn't start racing until he was 14 while all the other guys were around 4. He has mentioned in other interviews that he thought starting later helped him avoid burning out. And of course I could be wrong...

[@kurtfosberg4457]

McGrath helped bring supercross to another level and brought so many new people to watch that actually became fans and increased attendance for the nationals. Not sure if he still holds the indoor win record but he will always be known as the king because of how he helped the sport evolve to a higher level.helped the pay scale for the top riders also

[@samhughes2241]

Jeremy has earned all of my respect. I live in Tallahassee and was always a Carmichael Fan. To hear Jeremy say it like it really was is a great moment. Sure RC dethroned an aging Mc Grath but Jeremy said it best you have to dethrone your heroes. What a guy. Thanks Jeremy for all the great memories, and you will ALWAYS be a champion.

[@bjs001001]

What a great interview. McGrath just laid it all on the line. I love when guys are totally honest and upfront like that.

[@ssrvrentals]

McGrath is such a legend, truly appreciate that he still is involved with Moto & supporting the evolution of the sport

[@jdub264]

Jeremy is such a Class Act. Wish more Champions are like him.

[@TexRobNC]

I've been watching motorsports my entire life, to that point, my childhood was FULL of Jeremy McGrath, and I had never thought about how the fitness game being elevated to an extreme level was always going to happen in every single sport, and I just realized that at 46. If a sport hasn't pushed fitness to the limit, it leaves something on the table for someone wanting to close the gap to the manufacturer teams specifically. Then when that person has pushed themselves to the limit, and THEN gets the factory ride, oh boy! That's what we saw with RC I think. I had never put all those pieces together, but hearing JM talk about it, that's exactly what happened.

[@Tony.795]

The more laid-back lifestyle that they had in the 90s ended with Carmichael when he professionalized it without compromises. It was the logical step to bring physical fitness and nutrition into such a physical sport.

[@Pdeloosha]

I used to come home from school then later in life work and head out into the garage and throw my leg over my KX and head out. Meet up with friends on their bikes and endlessly talk about McGrath. The dude is awesome !

[@speterman122]

There’s not another moto podcast who gets this top tier lineup video after video. Jase is killing it

[@bartgurley]

Love McGrath! Great interview. It would have been cool to get just a few comments on his thoughts of the upcoming season with Eli’s possible return versus Jett…

[@brianwills4398]

Such a legend.. I met him at a pit bike race in Vegas and he really is as cool as you'd expect.🤙

[@dagodigs]

McGrath gave my brother who had cancer back in 98 his jersey and signed it for him he later passed away but MC was our HERO!!! 👑

[@Tyler-mb8ce]

I could listen to Jeremy McGrath tell stories for days.

[@SOSchangedme]

I loved watching JM and Jeff Emig battle. Seemed like one had speed, one had acceleration...

[@Lowbrass64]

A true King is humble. Jeremy earned the respect.

[@suzuki06g]

Gotta admit that McGrath is well spoken and does have a way to keep a listener hanging on. Too bad we can't get him behind a mic more often! 😎👍

[@spice3767]

Love watching him at mammoth (I think) on the kx500…..riding like it’s a 125….incredible

[@AndrueSOCAL]

My friend cried when you did your lap around the track when you retired …. we all knew you were leaving cuz RC was just too good and I love your style man I hope your doing good I did see some good years of you racing with my dad and friends in SoCal for years

[@7-SDH]

McGrath will always be the King of Supercross ❤

[@johngeary8534]

Got to meet him in Reno at Lucas oil series. Great guy

[@jamesdiamond1582]

My older brother used to race bmx with Jeremy back in the day They used to live down the street from each other I wanna say in Canyon Lake

[@vaserve2994]

Jase, viewers are being un-subscribed without warning, on yt, remind everyone to keep subscribing. Crazy times bud, keep up the excellent work!

[@CaddyJim]

It took *RC* to a *3rd* season to surpass *MC.* It took *Stew* to his *3rd* season to surpass *RC* (who raced a partial retirement schedule.) But I think *MC* is wrong to put *Dungey* on par with his rookie season because *Dungey* didn't beat those guys *Reed* was out sick & *Stew* was out injured

[@KG-yc6cl]

James Stewart never beat Dunge in any championship ever. Not once. It wasnt James crashing. Dungey was better

[@CaddyJim]

@@KG-yc6cl I never made that point but *Stewart, Reed & Tomac* never beat *Dungey* in the championship & I think they're all better than *Dungey*

[@Zzzzzz-ns7lg]

@@CaddyJim dungey has more championships than all 3 of those guys.

[@othgmark1]

​@@KG-yc6clVillopoto was better than Dungey. If Villopoto didn't have injuries he owned Dungey.

[@KG-yc6cl]

@caddyjim8867 you understand that the entire point of racing is to figure out who is the best right? Its not a judged contest or a matter of opinion.

[@mototouro]

Really enjoyed this interview, great stuff as usual mate 😊

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

They should replace R.C. with McGrath as commentator for Supercross.

[@TwistLosi]

MC does not want to do that as then it becomes a pretty full on job travelling to every race and whatever else comes with it that takes away from family time etc.

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

@@TwistLosi I'll bet he would if they offered. He's already traveling doing all kinds of other stuff.

[@FalseHope61]

The fact that it took the greatest of all time, to take down Jeremy. Is the craziest shit ever

[@zanelucas512]

If you wanna be the best you have to beat the best

[@philipwurm5121]

I wasn’t the biggest Jeremy fan when he won everything on the Honda but as soon as he left for Suzuki and he seemed like an underdog I became a huge fan and still am to this day! Loved his last few great yrs on the Yammie!!!!

[@eklypised]

McGrath was my hero as a kid. I still got my JM shirt from like 95

[@Mxrider_194]

I have Jeremys back fender from the 2002 houston texas race. He gave it to me after the races and i had him sign it

[@dnicemj]

This story is like Jordan and Kobe love it 😍

[@chad6504]

Got a signed Nac Nac T-shirt at the Silverdome back in either 93 or 94. Wish I knew where I put that shirt. I wore it with pride.

[@polluter1986]

Jeremy McGrath and Mark McGrath both had great hair back in the late 90s. So great I had to have my hair tips bleached too lol. Great memories growing up watching Jeremy 👑 the king/showtime !

[@waynegarfield6607]

Would like to hear from his point of view Doug Henreys massive infamous downhill jump at Buds Creek where he accidently grabbed a handfull of throttle and overshot the steep downslope went OVER an announcer wire above the track and landed on flat at the bottom breaking his back . Mcgrath was behind him and were up front 2 and 3rd i think ( Honda teamates ) his version would be epic.

[@ritid69]

I grew up watching this legend and I thank him for that

[@WestNebraskaAdventureChannel]

Great conversation from the true legend of our sport!

[@djc7039]

best of JM interviews. Good on ya

[@jonwoodworker]

No one was better than McGrath and the CR250R before Honda F'd it up. In my opinion McGrath had tougher competition and brought in more fans to the sport. "Showtime!"

[@soc5830]

Jeremy we are the same age, it feels like I grew up with you. You will always be the king of supercross....

[@stephenfracy4258]

Class act and a real human being able to reflect honestly

[@Kyle-k4w]

Timing is everything. Broke my hand 3 days before I was going to have my first race. Idk how well I would have done but I was always the fastest guy around in my town. That don't mean anything but was always told by my fans and friends I would do great. Second time I got a concussion so never ending up racing. Knew the guy who usually did top 3 in local and he said he would think I would have dominated. Growing up dirtbikes and technic was everything I cared about and studied

[@ChrisCachor]

I agree MC was undertrained in '01. RC checked out once he knew he could do 20 laps WFO. He was the only guy that could. MC did come back stronger, and from the riding I saw at the US Open he had RC covered. I don't think it was an issue of leanness like he said. He messed his back up, so his arms would pump up and anyone that's ridden on a track knows it's next to impossible to ride with arm pump aside from competing at that level. And that's really what we saw. Then Yamaha pimped him on his contract, he got a nice deal at KTM and a bike not ready for primetime through him off. Purely the KTM 250 stutter in a rhythm. One scary crash like that and not really knowing whether you can compete on that bike - hang it up as the King and announce a tour. I'm happy I got to see a glimpse of the US Open race cause that's the strongest I've seen him ride, ever.

[@Jonesaustin]

"a supercross track was the perfect canvas to let that all happen" awesome

[@bassamaticfpv4354]

The King has spoken, long live the King!!

[@jamesadams2334]

Best show yet dude!

[@ALDAVISON231]

MC is the man! Great interview.

[@waltervanrooyen2926]

Whole thing, great interview with McGrath

[@sambuvca22]

Been a fan of MC since the early 90s. Never knew him and RC were that tight, huh...

[@RodDuster]

At some point you have to realise your place in time and space! Enjoy your time and accept it for what it was when you look back 👍🏼

[@americanwriter2533]

🤩🇺🇸👍Great insight & story! Thanks Jeremy!!!🤩🇺🇸👍

[@carmelotansengco4605]

What Michael Jordan is to basketball, Jeremy McGrath is to supercross. The G.O.A.T.!!!

[@hmccarty7189]

Jeremy is the reason I kept racing dude jus motivated me

[@brandonbuchner-uh1eu]

Jeremy Graff was off the hook back in the day much love

[@Kawiboy]

Fing Amazing 10 min 👊👊💪 MC is a Legend 🤟😉✌️

[@FanofMoto]

I NEEED to see those photos of ricky in the crown 😂

[@se11459]

Great he talks about this now. When his book came out he skirted the issue, was too soon I guess!

[@capecod8782]

Always a McGrath Fan!

[@claytonandrews1907]

McGrath is one of, if not the only MOTOCROSS racer that SPEAKS THE TRUTH. HE DOESN'T TRY SUGAR COATING ANYTHING. MOST OF ALL HE DOESN'T MAKE EXCUSES ON WHY HE COULDN'T WIN ANYMORE. JUST A TRUE GUY ALL THE WAY

[@josephhermann648]

MC is a true living legend!! And a stand up guy!!!!

[@davidboling6797]

I grew up watching this guy. Bought the jersey and the bike. Everyone wanted to be him!

[@40beretta1]

First 1.5 years Ricky's bike wasn't set up for him... When they finally set his Kawi right... there was no stopping him. And that's what Honda and Zuki did

[@HawaiiJetboat]

Jeremy was the next level up and Ricky was the next level up and so on. But Jeremy moved the needle two or three places further than his heroes did. He appeared on the scene as the internet exploded and video platforms became King. The introduction of the Nac Nac was rockstar level and Supercross become a fever. It over shadowed outdoors for a while but the bloom wore off that rose as 99% of us will never race sX so mx has come back as the number one.

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Its really interesting to hear from the top athletes. It was shocking to hear how bad he thought the honda was is 97. The difference with Ricky is he could make that bike corner on a dime. When he wanted, he could make the bike pivot on a dime and get going. JMG was so big though. He was cool, stylish and kicking bootie.

[@AndrueSOCAL]

And I love Mgraths attitude he was so good but he doesn’t hype himself up at all like Reed was on drugs just saying how good he was and dethroned RC that’s how I started watching your videos again ahahha

[@cknorris3644]

Honestly Ricky wasn't very nice to his fans. I even personally watched him snuff a couple kids at races back in the day. Although he was winning he was kinda hard to like. I get it now as he was just super focused and didnt care about the fans really. He just cared about winning races. Dude was just intense.

[@Studio_Earth]

"The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be." *Bret "The Hitman" Hart

[@patbateman6729]

What a Legend!

[@davidciesielski8251]

Really Really Great!!! Thanks

[@majr72]

Knack knack baby !

[@maddog1818]

We need MC Jase and RC and weege in the comentry box at all sx rounds …

[@darickbonebrake6774]

Ive been thinking about hearing him say the end of this interview since 94

[@devinfraser9795]

Ricky might have won more races . But there will only EVER BE 1 SHOWTIME……. Oh watching McMammoth right now ..

[@goonerair]

Back in the day I was a total RC fan and didn't like McGrath at all. Now that I'm older I see that McGrath is probably the guy I'd rather sit down and have a beer with.

[@Nick-iv9if]

I still well always say McGrath is the best ever hands down in my opinion he changed the sport and paved the way for up and coming it’s like saying that he created the best by someone striving to be as good I always say that there well always be someone faster but only way to be faster is to learn from the best McGrath for president 2024

[@duvalmedina3960]

McGrath is to motocross what Babe Ruth was to baseball

[@seandaugherty2033]

McGrath, you’re the man bro .you’re the king of super cross so is Ricky Carmichael Bubba and now dangerboy Deegan I love watching outdoors and Supercross and there’s no loss love for you McGrath none whatsoever you are the man you are a killer dirt bike rider period

[@sakariputtonen2683]

How can anyone be best ever in sports? Can't predict the future. And is it best ever in US or in a world?

[@marvinfrenchy8754]

Jeremy is such a great guy. My wife is still angry at RC for dethroned The King.

[@SambarmanOutdoors]

McGrath an absolute legend the King , and true sportsman

[@Tacosauce81]

Jeremy is responsible for my Dirt Bike addiction. As well as many stiches, bumps and scrapes. I started riding when I was 8. I am now 42! I watched Jeremy rise thru the MX/SX scene. I'm super stoked, he is still braaaping. I recently watched a video of him riding a Kawi 500cc 2 stroke! Man! I wish they would bring back the 2 stoke class. There is nothing like the sound and smell of a bunch of 2 strokes launching for the hole shot. Mmmmm.. Race fuel!

[@GYPSYTALES]

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[@Trailboss22357]

I totally forgot about him in the chair king crown but i never could get into him and dtill think mcgrath is better

[@jette24]

if you watch 2001 MC was GOONNNNE on everybody but ricky...they were both 25 seconds ahead every race

[@Xt1000]

I was a LaRocco fan a strong finisher. Jeremy winning all the time got old. Lol

[@manitolas]

Jeremy is the best ever🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@mitchellkalina8191]

No one is gonna beat Jeremy McGrath's supercross wins record or RC's total wins record. I said it.

[@Frank_999Scoobydooby]

agreed Mac is Forever the King, period

[@JS-ny8sn]

Living Legend (period)

[@masterofnonetv8361]

The first time i went to redbud in the late 90's my girlfreind and I were standing on the backside of a berm ( bad spot i know!) and the riders came around and completely covered her in mud!

[@JB-th4bx]

Man...Jeremy is 10 years older than RC, but he looks 10 years younger. The king is looking great!

[@morijin8792]

Lol haha rc will eat him sx or mx what a joke Rx make him look average outdoor

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I wonder what is going on with Ricky. He looks like he is sick

[@kimcrews1721]

He looks great and will always be the goat in my eyes

[@neilpm12]

​@@Nick-fs8vghe lost weight in recent years it seems and looks good.

[@johnnynewburgh9745]

Riders evolved biked evolved tracks evolved fans evolved . There are a lot of greats...

[@wadejenkins4147]

Jeremy will always be the king . But imagine if Ricky settled for 2nd place and fell off like some of these other guys do , three seasons is a long time to be runner up 🤯🤯🤯 ( edited to reflect what mc was talking about in the confidence )