Behind The Gate - Episode #13 - Preston Taylor and John Berry with special guest Jack Lambert
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Behind The Gate - Episode #25 - Courtney Specht and Stephanie Hughes - The Moto Moms
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For our special 25th episode, we have one of our best shows to date! MotoMoms Courtney Specht and Stephanie Hughes join your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. These two women bring a wealth of knowledge and moto experience to the show. Courtney and Stephanie both talk about what to expect as your child races motocross. What expectations you can set for the child and your family. And the realistic expectations of your motocross kid making it big in the sport. Both Courtney and Stephanie have lived in the motocross world for many years - both know exactly...
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Behind The Gate - Episode #24 - Kevin Moranz and Grant Harlan
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Welcome to episode #24 of Behind The Gate! We're diving into breaking news from Kevin Moranz Racing (KMR). Kevin sets the stage for his most ambitious season yet - backed by a factory-level program and driven to deliver consistent results, strengthen fan connections and lead the charge into 2026. Joining us is Grant Harlan who shares his plans with KMR for the upcoming season. With a career-best 10th overall championship finish and multiple top-10 moto results, Grant continues to prove he belongs among the sport's elite. Get ready...it's your brand new "Behind The Gate" podcast with...
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Behind The Gate - Episode #23 - Jay Reynolds with GT Arenacross, Pro rider Jalen McManis and B's Moto Labs own Brandon Dooley
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It's another full house for this new Behind The Gate show! First, we have Jay Reynolds, owner and promoter of GT Arenacross discussing this seasons Tour on the show with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. Then, in studio, 18 year old Jalen McManis, in his 3rd season of racing the pro class at GT Arenacross. Brandon Dooley joins us for Fast Five and talks about B's Moto Labs growth and Nick Peterson with Bike Works LLC provides us our tech tip. It's a fun episode with a couple of surprises - this week, on Behind the Gate.
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Behind The Gate - Episode #22 - Jeff Ott with Hillbilly Gran Prix, Champion Ben Gentges and Jimmy Trickett with Tech Tips
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Behind The Gate #22 brings you insight into the Hillbilly Gran Prix Racing Series! Your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, have Jeff Off in studio. Jeff is the owner/operator of the Hillbilly Racing Gran Prix. Also in studio with Frank and Josh is Ben Gentges. Ben is a 21 year old phenom that has been racing hare scrambels for 17 years. He recently won his first pro class championship at the 2024/2025 Hillbilly Gran Prix. Also, straight from Letko Cycles, Jimmy Trickett provides our Tech Tip! It's another fun episode of Behind The Gate!
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Behind The Gate - Episode #21 - Bart Shiflett, Jeff Schumacher and Mike Liechti
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We're bringing you an all-star lineup of Midwest motocross Legends ! Longtime friends Bart Shiflett, owner of Donnell's Motorcycles, and Jeff "the Jet" Schumacher join hosts Frank Craven and Josh Hudson to share decades of stories and insight from their racing journeys. Plus, Mike Liechti is in studio with Tech Tips and the always-popular Fast Five. Three Legends! One action-packed show. Don't miss it!
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Behind The Gate - Episode #20 - Forward Motion Hare Scramble new boss Darryl Schroeder, plus ODMC Jason Kellog and Craig Stieben. Jack Lambert joins as the new Title Sponsor of the podcast
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It's big show #20 for Behind The Gate! In this episode, it's another full house with some familiar faces. Jack Lambert stops by - his company, Midwest Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, is the new lead sponsor for Behind The Gate. Jason Kellogg, the main man at ODMC along with Craig Stieben catch us up on all of the activities planned for the second half of 2025! We also introduce you to Darryl Schroeder. Darryl just acquired the Forward Motion Hare Scramble series from Dan Johnson. You get to meet Darryl, learn about his military past and where he's ridden moto around...
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Behind The Gate - Episode #19 - Veteran MX and Adaptive MX Championship Preview with Peter Linquist, Mark Coday, Jesse Gilea, Bruce and Amy Richardson and Kenny Johnson
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Frank and Josh shine the spotlight on the Veteran and Adaptive MX Championship at Bar2Bar MX in Maize, Kansas, September 15-21, 2025. Peter Linquist and Mark Coday from the Veteran Motocross Foundation take us through the full week of racing festivities, while Adaptive Champion Jesse Gilea shares the top moments from the Adaptive Championship program. Bar2Bar promoters Bruce and Amy Richardson offer their behind-the-scences perspective on what makes this event so special. And dont miss Kenny Johnson live in-studio for Fast Five ! We've packed more into this epidosde than ever before - buckle...
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Behind The Gate - Episode #18: Dan Hirner and Tucker Smith
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Behind The Gate is coming at you with another action-packed episode! This time, your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, are talking to Dan Hirner and Tucker Smith. Tucker is another icon in the Midwest Off-Road community. He updates you on what he's doing, tells you about the additions to his family and what he's currently riding. You know Dan Hirner from his world famous graphics and decal company, Bike Graphix, and Award Decals. Not only does Dan's company supply graphic kits and decals for sports and consumer markets including the Moto and Off-Road world, he also...
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Behind The Gate - Episode #17: The Midwest Loretta's Amateur National Championship Preview Show with Geremiah Gilliland, Edwin Meyer, Julian Stoway, Mikey Sandidge
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It's another packed house for this episode of Behind The Gate! First, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, call Edwin Meyer at GAME MOTO to catch up with him. Then, live in the BTG Studio, we have Mikey Sandidge and Julian Stoway joining us! Geremiah Gilliland is also live in-studio to talk about qualifying at Lorettas, his previous track ownership and how he got into the best shape of his life at 40 years old! Wow...it's an action packed show with the Moto youngsters and the adults on this episode of Behind The Gate!
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Behind The Gate - Episode #16 - Chris Thies, Jeff Hockett and Tucker Nelson
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We've got another full house on this episode of Behind The Gate! First, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson welcome Chris Thies to the show. Chris talks about his racing career and his new venture, training at his multi track Thies Compound. Also joining the show is Jeff Hockett. Jeff will catch you up on what's going on in his moto career and shares some awesome stories with us. The full house is rounded out with Tucker Nelson and Timmy Conger! Both of these young phenoms update us on their racing status. Plus, Tucker talks about his time working with Chris Theis...
info_outlineLucky episode #13 of Behind The Gate features many, many guests!
First, Jack Lambert makes a return visit to the show and gives us an update on his shoulder and his racing for 2025.
This episode's special guest are Preston Taylor and Joh Berry. Preston and John are best of friends. You'll hear how they became buddies and how both of their families are thoroughly involved in their racing careers. Both of them also share the story of how they picked and got their racing numbers.
Lucky episode #13 is a BIG ONE! Don't miss this special Behind The Gate show.