Ryan Hughes

Ryan Hughes joins The Whiskey Throttle Show this week for a chat about racing, broken femurs and, some yoga. Ryno had an incredible career but his post-racing life has had its share of tribulations. In true Ryno fashion, we dive into all of it with reckless abandon.

[@DayGoodwin91]

I love this interview, as a recovering addict battling addiction I know this video is old but this has helped me right now in 2022! I followed Ryno’s story after he started looking at life in different eyes I didn know about him in the gnarlier days but I kan tell all the things he’s been through helped him to look and appreciate life in a great way I’m going through new phases right now and it’s hard to c the silver lining but listening to him talk about his hardships helps eases me in a way I needed thank u for your show and interviews keep them going u never know who your helping!!!

[@Maczust63]

Man Ryno needs to get on joe rogan. He would make some interesting convos and help show how badass our sport is compared to most.

[@cyclezonektmfactoryracing1943]

My thought exactly.

[@fraser_byrne]

Would love to see a moto guy on Joe Rogan. Think Joe would dissect moto in an interesting way as he got his head around the sport and the injuries etc.

[@SuperAussieOi]

Agreed. Rogan would 100 % bring up concussions

[@Maczust63]

Tell Ryno to make this shit happen Mr podcast people. Tell them also to bring travis a case study for head injuries because he's apparently clear of CTE and major brain damage. Travis also probably has a higher KO rating then any boxer to ever exist.

[@Maczust63]

Fuck it scrap getting him on the JRE. Get that Fucker on this podcast. Just find his comedy club and leave a weed trail to your building then have a sign that says free hot yoga and DMT inside then hit him with the weed leaf blower until he's docile and then start. Just keep the GL on the "I am the liqure"- RIP Jim Layhee and shit will get interesting. BOOM 1mill subs and motocross is saved. Your welcome I get 10% of profits for the idea.

[@Natedoc808]

Ryno is spot on about the therapeutic nature of doing a sport that truly feeds your heart and soul. "wife says I cannot do it anymore"... my wife will literally tell me to go riding because she sees how much it feeds my soul and how I am stoked for 2 weeks after a day riding. Same goes for when I snowboard and surf. She gets it. Ryno gets it. All of us who are wired that way get it. Be sure to surround yourself with people who get it and can live that way with you.

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

When I'd come over, I'd say where is Nate, your husband, she'd say no worries; He went 'riding'.....

[@rico8089]

Natedoc808 I feel you bra. Gotta love that were finally getting a supercross race back in Hawaii after 20 years🤙🏼

[@Natedoc808]

The Duke haha, good one brah, problem is she goes too, except she fishes while I’m out on the trails so I get back to fresh trout. Only thing you get at my house is a view full of my “gone fishin’ “ sign.

[@Natedoc808]

The Duke haha, problem is I cannot sneak up on with my Beta 300 ripping through the woods, plus she said hearing me headed her way and then smelling the two stroke blowing in the wind makes her horny!!!

[@MX-CO]

15 Minutes in and i Can Already say this is the Best episode, Ryan Hughes is awsome! #legend

[@Crash-hq6rt]

Tarz Thomas I saw Ryno at steel city in delmont PA push his bike uphill after a broken chain to finish a race. Dude is badass

[@MrKPIER]

One of the most open interviews I have seen in the industry. Well done guys.

[@BryanVaughanDirty30]

For sure I’ve listened multiple times now !!

[@Orban_rides1]

This is a trip.. pro racers who I never really followed or pulled for back in the day,, I listen to their thoughts on life, moto and all that... and im an instant fan. Then some of the ones I was a huge fan of.. i listen to them talk about things and im like.. meh... thats enough already. Its funny how the rags back in the day can influence how popular a racer can be. Ryno provided a great interview, well done guys.

[@claytonsmoothy314]

Spot on mate

[@patrickschmid3294]

Agree with Ryno. As a former ski instructor, one of the things we cover in the beginner's lesson was you have to learn how to fall. On a motorcycle you need to feel the the bike is bringing to the laws of physics about objects in motion. When you can feel a lack of control and you can feel that the bike is about to use those laws to body slam you it is time to let the bike go.

[@benowen5792]

Best episode yet. Ping and GL actually sat and listened to their guest tell his life story. Much improved on Ping and GL as interviewers from episode 2. Let the guest talk that’s why there on the show. Ben O

[@TheTubman21]

Ben Owen yeah, for sure, I was gutted that DeCoster was cut short on the Travis Pastrana topic. Guys have improved loads since then

[@dickswaylo]

You can tell a lot about a man by how he speaks of his ex. I like how he owns everything and is open. This will take you further than any championship will. On another note, Rhyno, I am the same age and experienced most of the same things and was forced on this road of self discovery. I love motocross more than anything, or so I thought! I learned to love THIS guy and the overly competitive nature I used to have is much less. I think you will find as you dive further into this experience, you will find that a lot of competitive nature was driven by a lack of understanding of your self. To separate yourself from the rest is a sickness I had and felt I needed to have value. Moto just happened to be mine...

[@vaughanscott7308]

Ryno is the bomb! Total respect.

[@racerdad6455]

Ryno will stand at the peak of toughguys in my record book!

[@andrewmarshall74]

Actually one of the nicest guys I have ever met . I will never forget forget when you took the time to talk to my sons and sign an autograph 👍🏻

[@c1mat1]

Much respect to Ryno for his honesty and humility. Great show guys!

[@hitiblue]

Let Ryan Hughes coach your kid, next champ, favorite rider, retired rider, friend, free rider, genius or not, he will make them better at any age. That motocross industry doesn't get it yet, Hughes can easily be the Bill Belichick, the Phil Jackson of Dirt Bike, his brain and aura are made to coach and guide people in that sport he loves so much, HE is that guy !!

[@pathemperley1596]

Much respect, As a Man in his 50's who has Been Married, raised kids, Moto'd and Divorced. We learn along the way and Good on Ryan for sharing his experiences and helping others along his Journey.

[@Dmcperformance]

Wow !!! Great show guys, I think Ryno helped a lot of people that watched the show

[@lotharluder2743]

Did help me......

[@bobhemphut4011]

RY Hughes is a very engaging speaker.. heard a few snippets from another podcast and peaked my interest to hear more of his story. Thanks for the podcast whiskey boys.

[@carmelotansengco4605]

When I think of Ryan Hughes, I think effort. The guy gave it his all everytime. Maybe he just tried too hard. I remember the first moto of Unadilla '97. He passed Dowd in a right-hander and went up the next jump only to have his front wheel washout. That was a scary crash.

[@jasonk1ng]

Ryno is one inspirational human....This was awesome.

[@stevetweedie3239]

Great podcast. Hughes is an animal. Totally agree with him on no braces. Can totally relate to everything he says. Divorce can be a devistation to a soul. Lookin at the positives no matter what. He is a champion.

[@dalepeterson6770]

Ryno the man would love to be schooled by him but you guys talk about being old you're a bunch of pups wait till ya'll turn 66,I'm still racing and can't give it up props to all of ya but you still have a few good years to go 👍✌🤘🍺 love the show

[@chuckcastle7709]

Can't believe I listened to that whole thing, worth every minute. It's very hard to inspire me at my age, Ryno just did it. Thanks brother!

[@gregbianchi1609]

An amazing Man who has mastered the sport of Motocross, Fitness and of course the Mental side of racing and life.Anyone can learn from this interview.Ryan is a brilliant Man.

[@depweg1092]

Another great episode. Thanks guys! And ryno you the man.

[@MitchMoylan338]

Would love to see JS7 or even Big James on the show! Even Malcolm would have some sick stories to share

[@channel1_channel]

YEAH...especially JS7

[@mattweberg7758]

Mitchell Moylan Bubba makes a come back with Ryno as his trainer!

[@natemiller448]

Big James before James or Mookie.

[@stockcar98t73]

Damn I could listen to Ryno all day.. He speaks through his own life experiences which going by these stories is pretty bad ass.

[@jamesbreen7394]

I was a kid in the mid 90s and Ryno was my favorite racer. I remember him coming to the Kawasaki Race of Champions every year in Englishtown NJ and was super pumped to get his autograph every year. He brought the KX500 one year and I remember him just ripping. Emig and those guys would just cruise but Ryno ripped for the fans. Always had tons of respect for that.

[@stevenday6082]

When you all said Ryno for the next interview. I was like good lord this is going to be a long one. Lol. But the just because I know how much passion Ryno has for the sport and he is one of the only people that can put this Beautiful sport in to words where everyone can understand it, even people that dont ride and just watch. I've enjoyed it guys. Another great one. Ryan is such an amazing person. Most people put on a front and say yes I'll do that or yes I do that, but there lies. He tries to make himself better and everyone around him better. No think about that. How many of us are so selfish and self centered that we are on looking at ourselves. But to look at someone and want more for them automatically is amazing. You Awesome Ryan.

[@JohnpaulArt-gc6nm]

Best episode. RYNO what a story.

[@pentecost66]

Very good I enjoyed that while working on my bikes. I never really new about this guy.

[@CHUY-DRZ400s]

Such a great conversation. Excellent!!

[@astreet339]

I know the struggles with the pain meds, I went they my own battles with them, thank God i came out on the other side, thanks Ryno for what you said about not taking them. You are the man!

[@craigkosters9852]

Great to listen to Ryan, as he refresh's my brain on why I love this sport all my life. Yes I miss the racing, but honestly I can't take the fall anymore with titanium in my spine and plenty of body pain.

[@carlosthejackal7847]

The best one yet for me. Ryno is truly awesome one of my heroes and a great guy.3 hours of quality chat !!!!

[@athleticendeavors4350]

Rhino sounded completely different than I expected. He sounded knowledgeable articulate and wise in a big picture kind of way. His zen like descriptions were very interesting to me and made a lot of sense.

[@prestonthomas5399]

Thanks for being so honest Ryno. Listened to the whole thing. Great show

[@DannyPopov]

Excellent episode! Gotta get McGrath on too!

[@motonorcal9938]

Fantastic episode- Ryan has a lot of depth, and a lot of wisdom to share.

[@JeffDinkin]

Ryan is so fucking REAL and totally down to earth. He sounds like he's really in a good place in his life, and it was great to hear all his stories! I also liked that he didn't really allow you guys to interrupt him much, which you tend to do with other guests (no offense). Great show!

[@wrench222]

I lived with him in Escondido in 1986 when he was 13 and he hasn't changed a bit!!

[@gilly3380]

Great episode! As an MX fan, I never thought of Hughes as "The Man" (obviously, there is only one guy that can be THE man, and that's DeCoster). I never really even thought of him as one of the best (although, that's a very relative assessment that can be easily quantified, by one's results; not easily qualified, by one's potential). In fact, I didn't think of him, at all, unless solicited; and the only thought I had was that his ambition was larger than his capability, and his ego might trump both. But after this episode, I'm convinced that he's better than all of that. He's better now, than he ever was, and he's one hell of a developing person. A genuine dude with a cool 'tude. A nice guy and a Certified Bad Ass! A highly inspiring human being. All the makings of a great legacy. Rock on, Ryno! RynoPowerGym.com

[@MX-CO]

He maybe wasnt always the fastest but man does he have Heart, i got a feeling without the injuries and maybe throw in the right Trainer and he could have several Championships!

[@randyloge4642]

Great show! Ryno is very inspiring!

[@tripracer15]

Always been a fan. 3.5 hours of absolutely great stuff. We need more Ryan Hughes. Thanks Boys!

[@59vaughn]

You guys have some wonderful guests....great topics...refreshing experiences...very important points...track builders listen up...managers pay attention....

[@nochilldeagz7622]

What an inspirational guy!! We need more guys like him in the sport!!

[@rebelhorse1882]

Wise words being quoted !! You are what you put into your body!!

[@robmanzanares]

Thank you. How about a guest interview with Gary Semics?

[@tobyh3681]

@RobManzanares I second that, Gary's life experience in moto would be a fascinating interview.

[@natemiller448]

Good suggestion. Gary would be great.

[@johnfryman4428]

Much Respect ! Never knew you endured all those accidents. God Bless and take care Man !

[@godalwayswins4464]

Love Ryno he has deep passion! Any amateur coming up and wanting to turn pro you are crazy to not have this guy work with you. Years of knowledge and reflecting back and what he did and figured out how to be better!

[@toddbaisden2490]

If you have been in motocross this is a must watch!

[@thomasmanion2903]

Great show . A guy that hard work and sacrifice he has accomplished so much. Believe me regret for the things you should of done is a pill hard to swallow

[@paulcaslick2325]

An awesome insight to the next level of commitment and dedication, the dangers and reality associated with this sport 🏆🏆🏆

[@MX-CO]

I would definitely have conversations with myself while riding some times, Quite a lot actually and had a hard time shutting it off!

[@motosporttouring]

I learned a lot in this interview. I’d love to take one of his classes. Ryno - the moto guru !

[@rdstud7464]

Didn't know Rhino so interesting and funny. Always thought he was all business. Great show liked this one as much as RJ.show. Time went by quickly.

[@frontlinemedia4270]

Solution, never quit. Atleast that's my plan. Motocross will always be the center of my life.

[@nochilldeagz7622]

What a guy!! This is what the sport is all about. Definitely need to get Pastrana🤘🏼

[@TearOffsSafetyGuy]

Ryan has learned an amazing amount in his life. So glad he's sharing his lessons with all of us. Hey, how can I sponsor the show? I really enjoy the great interviews!

[@scottquick8827]

This stuff is epic. Ping and GL are the perfect hosts. Great questions and insight. Ryan Hughs is an awesome dude. Very transparent and honest. If you could bottle that passion, you would be rich. Great show. I hope the networks don't lure you guys away!

[@neilr4867]

Fascinating guy.

[@riders.oregon4474]

Good interview! It’s all off road here with one Moto track that is rarely open. Motocross in Southern Oregon is dead but off-road riding and racing is very popular.

[@aaronanderson7619]

Jody weisel would be another awesome one. Hell get Mitch on here. Good job guys.

[@jamespatterson2002]

jody is a pompous jerk

[@aaronanderson7619]

@@jamespatterson2002 I'm sure everyone speaks highly of you, but ive never read your works. Therefore the Idea stands. Good day

[@mxcoolman]

One of my heroes! You the man Ryno! Amazing show.

[@sammiddlemas3841]

That was awesome. When Ryno lined up with a duct taped broken leg it became one of the most memorable moments in my life. Blokes an animal and so honest. Really made me think listening to that - top job all.

[@airikwilliams6720]

What a great interview!!!! Awesome to hear Ryno talk about all he’s been through. I take it he hates losing more then he likes winning!!!!

[@markfrederick7889]

Awesome show these episodes are great, very cool to hear the story's of a great era of the sport. Whiskey throttle yall!

[@jeffclawson1842]

WOW THANKS! Great interview.

[@chadlarryglazier9092]

Best interview ever!

[@twiair]

I agree with almost everything Ryno said about health and happiness. I was very excited when he mentioned Wim Hof. I have been wondering why WHM isn't talked about more by athletes, it's truly amazing. Thank you to the whole Whiskey Throttle crew, great episode!!

[@Boots67]

How did Ryan Hughes get so wise?? Ryno, please make your own podcast!

[@showtime951]

Travis Ethan - As a friend of Ryno's and from personal experience, I believe I can provide a truthful, solid answer to your question. By something called, "Life" hitting him and hitting him, and hitting him and hitting him, and hitting him and hitting him, and hitting him, and hitting him and hitting him. And when he was just about on his feet again, almost at square one, hitting him again...and Again. Bad things happen to good people. Good things happen to bad people. Don't look for sense, or reason in everything.

[@thomasmanion2903]

@@showtime951 Well said, very good advice 👍

[@markcortis4163]

Great stuff, best one yet ,met him he was a perfect gentleman .

[@nastystang113]

Oh man great. I did the same thing to my wrist. I got the x-ray, nothing showed up, which apparently is what always happens. I swear they didn’t tell me you’re supposed to come back in 2-3 weeks for another x-ray. I’ve dealt with this shit for years until finally getting an x-ray. I really hope I don’t need three surgeries or a bone graph. Already had a bone graph when I had a L2 burst and L1-L3 fusion...

[@stevepadilla9729]

Ryan has always been a great rider and as a person off the bike, Makes you feel like he really wants to listen. Got Hooked on his sports products. I crashed and trying to recover to race Mammoth Down Hill mountain bikes Vet Pro class this September 2019 I am going on 57-years old and understand who I am in the response of knowing to be safe as well. Going to use his products to keep me fit well I push my self to pedal for 6-minutes. I hope to sell it at my shop this year. Ryan Hughes knows the Motocross sport so well, great to listen to the interview. Motocross has always been an amazing sport to stay into. Watched Pros for years racing, motivated us to ride the next Sunday.

[@mike23417]

ryno is such a smart guy in techniqe ive watched thia years ago when i came out and im watchin again to learn learn learn

[@panayiotiskosma2692]

Ryno you are grate man thank you for sharing you knowledge with us. I was so motivated by you from your videos from insta during Quarantine so now at 45 i started motocross and i enjoy it 100%. Nice video you guys. Ceep it up.

[@ba946x4]

Who was it that got a Camaro for a rental and took it out on a motocross track after the races? It was back in the early 80’s when happened.

[@colinthurmeier281]

Very informative and inspiring! Every guest and episode has been great so far. But I think its going to be tough to top the Ryno!

[@adamthompson1948]

Such a blessed and talented individual.

[@erlstone]

Lots of good stuff here, thanks for a top podcast gentlemen and racer Ryan, IMHO, you are a real man on so many levels...good on ya mate.

[@joshhead9368]

Great podcast. Love Ryan's Hughes and I've learned a lot from watching his stuff.

[@patrickrichard9606]

Very heartfelt show got locked in felt like I was in church used to race Saddleback on Saturdays broke a few bones but nothing like what you've been through you motivated me to get on the NordicTrack and keep fighting

[@emmettscott8801]

Loved this episode with Ryno, fun guy and loved watching him when I was growing up 🤘

[@HDHL315]

Got his jersey at Japan Supercross. It's so great to know my hero is still cool and humble.

[@lotharluder2743]

So committed. Wow!

[@dickswaylo]

Grant is also pretty subtle when he said he knew he had to get his shit together when Sorby passed him and he saw his fat roll jiggling when he went by! Hilarious stuff!!

[@TroyMX135]

Very awesome interview Ryno & WT crew!

[@lilhydrant]

So glad to see ryno interview! I called it

[@jamespatterson2002]

one if his most famous moments 1995 moto 2 steel city wasn't even discussed, or 96 Houston sx...but great show

[@MX-CO]

Ryan is Just the poster child of Cool , he also would have Made a good drill sergeant!

[@BryanVaughanDirty30]

I love this

[@carljohnson1716]

Best show to date IMO.

[@benevolentdictator2315]

GREAT interview. Ryan nailed the mind set of present and post racing . I'm a fan of your pod cast. Thanks

[@MrMotocross450]

What a great interview. So informative. Best one yet. Thanks guys. AAAA+++++

[@coltjohnson4753]

Would love to see Damon Bradshaw on the show. The beast from the east wow what a interview that could be. Awesome shows guys loving it 🤘

[@DinoAungpe]

1:06:00 is gold can listen to that by Ryno over & over

[@scottmorgan6099]

Great episode,...with Ryan Hughes!.....🇺🇸👍

[@126AP]

Best show yet🤘

[@pags1981]

One of the best interviews I've seen, Ryno has sure been through a lot!!

[@jamesliebsch2463]

Excellent listen..ryno is badass

[@shaunkasparek3362]

Awesome!!! Another great one. Can we get Robbie Reynard and also Ezra Luck??

[@natemiller448]

Ezra Luck is hard to get. Would you settle for Ezra Lusk?

[@wiggie7420]

Definitely my favorite episode