MotoGP legend Casey Stoner talks early retirement, real feelings towards Valentino Rossi & Anxiety

[@ajamino4107]

I've never heard Casey open up so honestly, so fearlessly and give up so much of his inner feelings and very, very personal experiences. Wonderful interview and extremely generous to share. So easy to judge from the outside, when the reality is so much more complex regards what is going on inside each person, no matter how successful they may look on the outside. His opening up about the anxiety, the crippling feelings on race day was a revelation. I've done a bit of competitive sports and I always berated myself mercilessly for feeling sick to my stomach due to the anxiety on 'compete' day. Takes a legend opening up to finally make me realise that everyone has a process. Much respect to you Casey for giving up your time, your insights, your perspective, and for your integrity and honesty. No one comes close....except perhaps the straight talking Colin Edwards 🙂

[@TheBubbascrub]

Couldn't of said better 👍🏼

[@odd_zx10r64]

I cant believe this only has 36,000 views. One of the best podcasts ive seen in some time. Great work

[@gypsytalespodcast9369]

Thanks for listening

[@rickygee74]

The best most sincere Moto GP rider ever!!!!! Casey Stoner what an humble legend...... great interview mate, definitely the best i've watched in a long time, well done

[@michellemetaxas8309]

The head of Ohlin racing, for MGP, said that Casey was the fastest m/c racer of all time. His ability to ride around any issue on the bike was almost supernatural. He was asked who would win between Casey and Marc. He said Marc would, because he was way more aggressive on track, BUT....over one lap, no one, NO ONE, was faster than Casey. A SUPER talent on a m/c.

[@jordanwhisson5407]

The most articulate and intelligent spokesman in motorsport

[@drdesmo8489]

Casey Stoner is a true hero and gentleman ! Never mind being a methodical GP bike developer and World Champion, that D16 was a terrible machine that could end your career quickly. His ability to take that machine and develop it against a manufacturer that is notoriously hard to work with is pure magic. I was at the Ducati factory, training for the D16 street bike, when his championship winning shirts were being printed. Probably the most energy that place had felt from GP racing. The bike today must pay respect to him and Dovi perusing the ultimate riding machine(obviously Gi Gi D) as well. I feel 2022 has another championship coming for Ducati ;) love ya Casey 👊🏻

[@Toxic_Coma]

Stoner is a solid talent no doubt I would of liked to see him on the RC211V Nicky was a lot of fun to watch him ride it. Stoner made a name for himself on the 800cc bikes which to me wasn’t quite as exciting as watching

[@mattquigley6722]

This is fantastic. I don't know the interviewer but he did an absolutely exceptional job. And, what a treat hearing Casey open up in a long form interview like this! I was always a fan, always liked his style and hated the way he was treated. After getting to 'know' him a lot more in this interview I'm a much bigger fan. He's is an Icon of the sport. I'll never forget being at Laguna Seca camping during the MotoGP events and even during practice you could *hear* Casey coming... he just rode the bike different. After this interview I have a better understanding why. Thanks Casey!

[@Maidenintime86]

4 hours with Casey? jeez, It must be a dream, one of my racing heroes, the only man to ever win with a Ducati.

[@canismajoris6733]

Expect that to change soon

[@Widsey]

@@canismajoris6733 Not anymore😬

[@S2KEVIN]

I'm surprised by his honesty. To be able to open up about his fears as a GP rider is humanising. Very humble person. This conversation can be applied in all walks of life.

[@mr-iz8cx]

No doubt a brave person.

[@deanomachino9947]

Great job Jase. One of Casey's best interviews. Keep the road racers coming.

[@SebastianLjungkvist]

One of, if not the best interviews I’ve seen/heard. So much information and real talk and not just shallow replies you usually get. Two big thumbs up! And mad respect to Casey, sad to hear how bad he felt but hope he understand how much joy he brought to the fans doing what he does on two wheels.

[@pierretostee]

Best Gypsy Tales interview by far with Casey Stoner. Thank you 🙏 from Durban, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@andyruhl7739]

The lessons here are endless. Thank you Casey and Jase.

[@seanferguson2519]

THIS.... talent only gets you so far without hard work. Keep it up Jase, btw listened to all four hours of this and the Danny Ric interviews. two of the most honest motorsports interviews with great life lessons.

[@myincarnation4922]

Casey Stoner's book/biography is an amazing read. If you haven't read it... get it.

[@johnlckhrt2]

Just bought it a two days ago, can’t wait for it to get here.

[@kenfromhawaii1138]

Agree, it's a great book.

[@Darkcoffeee]

this might be one of the longest and most interesting podcasts I've listened to. Great conversation

[@rider65]

25:00 in What Stoner is referring to is centrifugal and centripetal forces. Acting on the body and the Machine. Basically a motorcycle and or a bicycle is a rolling Physics laboratory. Tony Foals dynamics and mechanical design of motorcycles is a fascinating read. In General two-wheeled Dynamics is both dizzying and and lightning at the same time! 😄👍

[@thehusky69]

This is the best podcast I've ever listened/ viewed - absolutely incredible

[@BlueSky-ey4wt]

I came here for and loved hearing about Casey and MotoGP but walk away loved him talking about anxiety and that he himself didn't buy into earlier in life, everytime I hear someone say something like " toughen up" or we all go through it, I think, you may but we don't all suffer to the same degree, for some of us it's overwhelming and you can't just toughen up and man your way through its. I hope people who hear someone they respect like Casey talk about anxiety that it helps people realise that this is a real illness. Where all different, don't tell someone that something doesn't exist just because to date it hasn't been something you've experienced.

[@garyoneill8868]

Great interview fellas. Good to see Casey in a bit better shape now. It's a horrible illness he deals with. The only other person I've ever heard think and talk like this was Ayrton Senna.

[@rider65]

Those are exactly my thought the infant he started talking about his approach I remember watching Ayrton Senna in the JP special in 1985, it was mesmerizing to watch him pilot an F1 machine

[@snooze4863]

That’s because he doesn’t deal with the extreme physicality of motogp anymore.

[@garyoneill8868]

@@snooze4863 partly correct. I was referring to his comments stating "2 years ago I couldn't get off the couch". His condition worsened considerably for some years after giving up MotoGP; now it has improved a little bit.

[@chasec9197]

What illness does he have? The one he invented after losing to Vale at Laguna? 😆

[@garyoneill8868]

@@chasec9197 Google it wanker.

[@maxy7486]

Absolutely brilliant. Great insight into Casey's career, only puts him higher imo to achieve such greatness battling with himself as much as his competitors. He captured our hearts from wildcard donington ride to the very end. As a fan of racing, thankyou Casey for all the great memories, was an absolute joy to watch your grand prix career and wish you and your family the very best . New to gypsy tales, thankyou and keep it up champ, great podcasts wd

[@kelvinmadden6157]

Awesome interview , a real insight into who Casey Stoner is . What a Legion .

[@Michael_Lorenson]

It's not very often that I'm willing to sit through a four-hour interview, but this one never got dull for me. Same with your Ben Spies piece. Excellent, thanks.

[@666Wizardsleeve]

I've read Casey's biography and this podcast is incredible. Thankyou so much - love your work. I am a huge Casey fan - I love his honesty and how he doesn't just nod and agree with every proposition - you probably found him quite the contrarian! Thankyou, love it! It would also be great if Casey could release an updated biography covering the time since his first bio ended. I'm old, I read books - sue me!

[@robertmazzone8642]

Fantastic Interview - living in Europe and Italy for the best part of Casey's motogp career, I could see how the pro-Rossi Italian mototorsport media would put him through the ringer and how that would then add even more feul to the Rossi fan boy and anti Casey almost hysteria in the fan base. The result of this was not being able to see this phenomenonal talent a few extra years in MotoGp. Loved watching Casey do his thing. It probably wasn't until Rossi went to Ducati and failed that Casey true talent was understood and recognised by the media and he started to get his dues. Makes what he managed to achieve in a relatively short time frame even more impressive The insight into Casey in your interview is fantastic and makes me realise just how much more of a freak of nature Casey was. Interestingly I can see some of the legacy left by Casey which still carries forward today that other are credited with.

[@jesseskafte238]

I've been waiting for this interview for so long! Casey has some good ways of looking at things, good advice. It was Great to hear him open up so much. The next one I want to hear is cam Sinclair!

[@stevedavies5470]

This was such a weird feeling watching you two talk about how I feel in life crazy I'm not alone

[@i-am-that-what-i-am]

You're certainly not alone, Steve.

[@danrainz2007]

great interview and awesome to get such a great insight on everything. took alot out of it. appreciated the chance to listen. thanks Casey and Gypsy!

[@CaliDoug36]

Great podcast Jase! I was glued to it from beginning to end. I liked how it wasn’t a traditional interview, but more like a chat between friends. I think the format got Casey to open up more than a traditional interview. I’m new to MotoGP, because I recently stumbled across an article about Casey’s struggles with anxiety and CFS. I immediately became fascinated by his life story because I have basically the same anxiety disorder he has, and my dad and brother both have CFS. The way Casey has handled his life with courage, dignity and honor has been inspirational to me. Add to that his exceptional talent as a MotoGP rider, and I’m mighty impressed, to say the least. I’m also now a newly minted fan of MotoGP. But damn I wish I had known about the sport when Casey was racing. I would have driven the three hours to Laguna Seca to watch the master in action. (Being a Northern California native.) Keep up the great work with your podcasts. Oh and I’d love it if you did another one with Casey, and explored other aspects of his racing career and post racing years.

[@greyanaroth]

This interview is AMAZING! I felt very connected to Casey, kind of because we're the same age and I went through narcolepsy and my body just shut down around the same time his did. A lot of the things he describes with CFS, you go through with narcolepsy as well. I was of course not nearly operating at the same level he was, but I was (and still am) very good at what I do. But when your body gives up and you're helpless... It's a feeling you can never describe. When you know it, you know it. @casey: hang in there man. I don't know anything about CFS, but I have found sitting around waiting for it to go away almost never works. Better to push a little every day and take it as it comes. Can't wait to see your finished CRF :)

[@AussieBattler46]

As a rider I’ve always admired stoner but after listening to him talk here he’s a very intelligent guy who talks very well glad I came across this . Great podcast new subscriber here .

[@rodneypurbrick7899]

Jase does an awesome job of letting the real personality come out. The people he gets on is such a diverse range of people and topics. Such a great way to make the workday fly by. Love it.

[@christophercastor6666]

I’m listening to this for the 4th time because it’s one of the greatest interviews I’ve ever heard. Two dudes, like minded and equally intellectually matched, bench racing and deeply discussing life’s challenges for 4 hours. It doesn’t get better than this. -Castor

[@trashedlife1]

Wow just wow, where was this master piece

[@ChumiStu]

Where did those 4 hours go!!! Great podcast. I realised just how special casey was when I saw a slow motion clip of him sideways round the last corner of Valencia.

[@chrisfischer371]

I was lucky enough to have run into Casey at breakfast before the GP at Laguna Seca. He was nice enough to talk with me for a minute after he was finished with breakfast. I just wished him well and let him know we were pulling for him.

[@epicon6]

1:04:00 It's crazy to think that Casey quit so many years ago but he is still young enough that he could still go race 3 solid MotoGP seasons.

[@vincentrivera7447]

I would like to thank Casey for answering all the questions that my friends and I always wondered about him and his story. Cheers mate.

[@groomlake51]

This was the best counseling session I have ever had🙏🏻 I make a living in professional motorsports. From the outside most people think I have no fear but on the inside I have more fear than most!!! Thank you so much for this content it honestly helped me see the light🤙🏽

[@6172crew1]

Awesome that you have access to interview Casey. I saw him interact with some fans at his last Laguna Seca race and he just didn’t seem happy about the whole thing and he ended up winning that race. Amazing athlete, glad he’s doing well with life after.

[@211squirrel]

Just when I thought I couldn’t like Casey Stoner more than I already do, I see this interview! I don’t get to golf as much as I want, but I’m playing to a 7 handicap.

[@TiGGer1098]

Awesome dude, and refreshingly honest about putting in the work. Massive fan when he smashed the 2007 GP as the first to give VR as good as he got. 10/10 for the interview

[@markgriffinphoto]

Superb interview and great channel find. (watched your interview with ultimate racer, Mick Doohan, another enlightening chat) Casey was enemy No1 to me coz he was teammate to my man Dani Pedrosa!! but full respect, his racing approach was phenomenal and speed unreal.

[@KaldekBoch]

I suffered from anxiety (undiagnosed) for years. Far out - what a difference in life outlook once you're treated properly.

[@rodneypurbrick7899]

Nice job lads. Some truth bombs dropped in this one. Totally get why he pulled the pin. Surprising he kept going for so long considerimg how he felt about racing. Quite misunderstood by most people it seems. Onya Casey. So much respect for staying true to yourself and beliefs inspite of the carrots dangled in your face.

[@adamcameron9029]

This is the most insightful and interesting MotoGP podcast on the net.

[@Moto_MKHN]

I remember watching Casey in his early days as a pro. My first recollection of him was when the announcer at a race called one of Casey's crashes when he wasn't well known and upon hearing he crashed it was like, "oh I guess one of the back markers crashed." It's with such deep respect and admiration I have for a rider like Casey who not only made it to the top but showed the world his style. Great podcast and I'm hoping for more episodes with current/former MotoGP, WSBk, etc racers.

[@wizardadam8413]

I love going through this back catalog.

[@friendlygameroce9039]

Childhood motogp idol for me.

[@ronchappel4812]

This was super interesting! The technical stuff fascinates me most ,especially the tricks pros use . The amazing part to me is i'm understanding what they say!That's pretty cool

[@zwtvchannel]

Love this episode and all your podcasts fella.. Love the folks you interview and your laid back FNQ lifestyle. I grew up in Cairns and to was mates with few of the mx boys who race MXGP.. You’re incredibly relatable 🔥👍

[@serpently9404]

Awesome interview best thing I have found on youtube thank you :)

[@gypsytalespodcast9369]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pointofcami6565]

1:09:43 VERY insightful part imo. Yes, it's a very different and special kind of occupation, but at the end of the day, It's a job, and therefore there's a task at hand that should be the first priority.

[@Werferharfer]

The last words are just pure gold and truth, big fan

[@mitch3836]

Amazing interview !!! Big THX to both of you guys ....

[@hanswurl583]

Your fucking podcasts are awesome. I'm in. Don't stop asking the hard and deep questions.

[@breakz187]

Excellent work. Amazing interview. Thank you!

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

What an amazing insight on Casey and his riding and career. As for you as an interviewer you need not to doubt yourself. Amazing stuff 👍🏻

[@kurvenguidewatch9032]

I know every Rider in MotoGP (also older Versions).....since starting of Rossi.......but YOU, Casey Stoner, are my Favorit, the Best ever!! It was a SHOCK for me, as you stopped, as you decieded to go fishing. But still on, you are my Favorite-Rider!! I wish you all the best, for you and your Familie! Become and stay healthy!!! Casey Stoner reminds me of Walter Röhrl, a famos WM-Ralleycar-Driver of the 80's....the best Rallycar-Driver ever. Also World-Champian, but never wanted to be famos! Ciao, Patrick from Germany.

[@pavelfire]

Fantastic interview. To be honest, I dint like Casey back in 10 years ago, but after I had to change my mind and admire him a lot.

[@LTT_27]

13:50 Ducati engeneering 54:00 stoner corner 1:00:00 2010 Ducati 1:10:00supercross 1:37:00anxiety+vale+MotoGP+goal 2:35:00 crf+dirt track 3:10:00 Philip island 3:10:00 - 3:38:00 retire/media 3:38:00 private jet

[@simkowas]

Awsome podcast I love it!!! And stoner is the man I miss him in motogp!!!!!

[@alastairb8597]

A lot brighter than the average rider..a legend #27

[@ralph04ification]

Thanks for such a entertaining 4hrs, what a top bloke👍

[@garyeastwood8685]

Great interview and good to get a insight into Casey. Be cool to get a few more oz gp and world superbike riders on.

[@MotoTrackSide]

Fantastic interview!

[@Gtech-ny5rd]

2:24:05 Kinda sad he misses riding bikes and being active. Glad he's doing better now, though. Great interview, I enjoyed it!

[@SuperRizzoman]

muy buena entrevista !! 4 horas de casey stoner gracias

[@MARA610]

Great interview! It's good to hear from Casey, 4 hours flew by.

[@franciscorodriguezmilla7005]

thissss podcastttt it’s greaaaaatttt

[@gypsytalespodcast9369]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@stevematthis3199]

Excellent interview. From both sides of the table. Well done guys.

[@sammoffitt3682]

Another way of thinking about the relief that you're chasing, from around 1:58:00 is a larger dopamine discharge from completing a task. As you were discussing it, the relief is of finishing 'work'. It's why men in particular need something to do to be productive - ie work - so they get their dopamine.

[@indie_guitars8889]

Amazing interview thanks for sharing this!!

[@uncoant4750]

What I've come to learn, listening to Gypsytales is, probably the best thing you can do for someone "famous" who you admire is just leave them the F alone if you see them in public, avoid fanboying and seeking contact. They don't want to be rude and you don't want to be just another set of eye balls on them. Let them be, and I'm sure they'll be more greatful for it.

[@uncoant4750]

No the "Famous" thing there's a catch 22/vicious cycle of sponcers wanting exposure, no exposure no sponcers no sponcers no sport.... Slipknot had the right idea...

[@zwtvchannel]

Agree mate.. Cristiano Ronaldo loves to visit his home town Portugal because people just leave him the fuck alone and it’s the place where he can be his happiest with his partner and children.. I believe there is a time and place for fanboy moments. Not when they are with their families. They are public figures sure but they are also human and deserve not to be bombarded 24/7.

[@uncoant4750]

@@zwtvchannel he'd love it at my place...never heard of the dude. 😂

[@chasec9197]

Well... some celebs eat that shit up... but most professional racers are more like Stoner who just wanted success and not necessarily fame.

[@markvincent5127]

I was fortunate enough to meet Casey a couple of times when we were working as MotoGP Tech Team for IRTA at Losail. He was there for Ducati and spent the whole time avoiding the media and the general public on the "pit lane" days but at 10pm on the Sunday night as everyone was packing up he was relaxed, chatty, happy with their work for the weekend and clearly in a very good place. Lovely company, happy to pose with my oldest son and his best mate for a pic and just a thoroughly nice guy.

[@jasonbocchi3689]

What a great interview. New levels of respect for Stoner

[@Bluepilled-c5t]

Excellent. Don’t know anything on dirt bikes so I blanked out there but loved the long format. Highlight was the stories of how he cornered. As a mere track day rider it made me realise why I knew I’d never be a decent rider. I could just not slide like he was describing, I only liked it nice and smooth. I got to the B group and didn’t get overtaken much but the next level, nah, too scary.

[@robfleischer6261]

Had dinner with Casey and Chris Vermeulen a little ago was a great night. Funny as! Love to see a podcast with Chris

[@jholmes82]

Tell you what.......I was NEVER a fan. BUT.........I have new found respect for this bloke. Great to hear his story from his own mouth. Wishing health and happiness to the Stoner family for the future. Be GREAT to see him back on a bike at Phillip Island At some point. He's gotta be one of THE most naturally gifted riders of our generation.

[@DG85YT]

This was a great interview, Jase.

[@Bob_Shy_132]

All this talk about the zone and being hyper perceptive perked me up like a dog hearing a treat bag crinkle!

[@brianwilliams8727]

What a absolute legend Casey Stoner, well done Guys

[@TheTwoStrokePower]

Hey Jase great podcast! So happy to hear that you do Jiu Jitsu also, every time I listen to your podcast I feel like we have more and more in common, the part where you talked about that feeling of relief being the feeling that you chase, Jordan Peterson has some thoughts on this matter and is something along the lines of men needing to overcome or face difficult things be it physical or not, I found this resonated very heavily with me after about 6 months into my Jiu Jitsu journey during some time of self reflection after a particularly hard night of training and I think this is what you are trying to describe, I think you are onto it and seem to be a switched on and smart guy! Keep up the work

[@Luis-mx]

Met Stoner at Brisbane airport. A great bloke. Stoners still a ledgend!

[@tomhudgens9670]

I as well relate. Life is an experiment of becoming better. Better at everything. Should get better at being you everyday.

[@freckmx8296]

Great listen

[@andrejlavric1460]

Filip island still my favorit track beside assen. love watching Moto GP races on those two tracks

[@Gpx111]

Awesome interview jase cs27 was a baller first full season he in GPS he went to 250s for lcr then he rode a KTM before they were the rocket ships there were in moto3 125. Such a talented dude . Cheers jase

[@Gpx111]

And pole on I think on his second ride in MotoGP

[@vladimirzimonja8103]

Interesting interview definitely. The part they mentioned the physics in is good. Because almost everything about motorcycle riding,especially racing a.k.a. on the edge,is applyed physics!! Lots of applyed physics and if you understand THAT side of physics,not only theory,then you can do good,really good.

[@jakke1975]

Fuck dude, didn't realize how long this interview was.... got hooked and it's passed 4am now. I never was a fan of Stoner because I simply never saw the passion in him or misunderstood him. So this was most certainly revealing. That being said, if you're interested in MotoGP, you can't not have respect for what he does on 2 wheels. There ought to be more interviews like this, not cut and edited to fit in 10 lousy minutes or less. The current media generation could learn of thing or two from you... fine piece of work!

[@jasonosborne9063]

Casey Stoner- totally world class human. ❤ the best to ever do it for me.

[@christophercastor6666]

Casey might be the most versed in supercross of all the champions GT has had the pleasure of poding. I am so impressed! The Vince Freese of MotoGP! Gotta getcha swerve on! Hell of a mind! Casey must be a great person to be friends with! Thank you as always! -CY

[@donbrashsux]

How cool is Casey

[@luizdejesus6240]

Casey always remained a professional and never lowered himself to the mind games popular with his peers. Also, the most talented rider in MotoGP. Simply the definition of best in class...

[@YouCantSawSawdust]

This is such a good interview. It must really piss off people from the UK, whinging poms, especially.

[@mikgtr]

"Relief is the feeling we're chasing" Jase, that needs to be the title of your first self help book 😄 Couldn't agree more and have never thought about it like that before....but whether it be business or sport I think I remember the intense feeling of relief more than the actual win!

[@gypsytalespodcast9369]

Ha was a very recent insight / idea… wish I could articulate the thought better in this but I’ll put more time into it.

[@martinkeir9846]

I related to this. Wonder if it's people with a more anxious mind. I quite often search for relief but I do have alot of anxiety.

[@uncoant4750]

@@gypsytalespodcast9369 maybe this is where "make a mountain out of a molehill" saying comes from, people subconsciously creating extra anxiety out of something so when the realisation the mountain was in fact only a molehill theres extra "relief"...

[@virdewindersingh13]

Incredible interview.

[@gondiving]

Such a cool interview!

[@warren9331]

Great pod. Casey is bang on with the old school way got to want it bad to succeed. The Morden world wants it for nothing or minimum effort. Now on to jack 👍👏👏👏👏

[@petemurphy8757]

Wicked Interview - Super interesting/intelligent guy!!! Dude was throwing out truth bombs about the lazy and entitled 🤣 Absolute Legend!!! Loved it!!! Can't wait to see more 🤘🏍️🤘

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

Love Casey Stoner. Too bad we didn’t get to hear him talk.

[@gypsytalespodcast9369]

You'll have to get him on your podcast then g.

[@habibi750]

@@gypsytalespodcast9369you talked over him way too much

[@daleglasson6737]

Awesome interview 👌 will this flat track involve an old friend at a certain ranch😉😃😃

[@morgandonnelly7298]

Met Casey when he was on the LCR Honda in Laguna Seca. I was only 8 or 9 at the time, I’m now 24. Where did the great racing go?