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Matt Buyten On X Games Gold Medals and Life After Paralysis | S8 Ep13 | WhiskeyThrottleShow
24/07/2026 | 2h 45 mins.FMX pioneer Matt Buyten joins the Whiskey Throttle Show to talk about his incredible career, the rise of freestyle motocross, X Games, Nitro Circus, and the life-changing crash that left him paralyzed. From unforgettable stories to hard earned perspective, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Show Sponsors02:43 Welcome Matt Buyten03:47 Life After the Accident08:41 Motocross Risks & Mental Health11:51 Seven X Games Gold Medals12:37 Has X Games Lost Its Magic?20:55 Growing Up in Carson City, Nevada23:25 Buyten Family History & Dutch Roots29:12 How Motocross Became an Obsession35:17 Discovering Freestyle Motocross37:13 Ready to Quit Before the Big Break40:44 The X Games Qualifier That Changed Everything48:21 Winning His First X Games Gold53:02 Building the Ultimate Step-Up Bike56:40 Colby Raha & The Evolution of Big Air57:28 The Nevada Freestyle Crew01:00:19 Surviving 24 Years in Freestyle Motocross01:08:18 Riding Smarter & Managing Risk01:13:18 Breaking Down the Step-Up Rivalries01:18:52 Mid-Show Break01:27:08 Life After Freestyle & Monster Jam01:32:48 Becoming a Monster Jam Driver01:40:58 Chasing New Challenges01:47:34 Recovering From Paralysis01:53:50 Learning to Accept Help02:01:30 Why He Still Loves Motocross02:08:44 Goals for the Future02:16:12 Favorite Tracks & Riding Style02:23:30 Current Motocross Talk02:28:25 Final Sponsors02:42:19 Closing Thoughts- What does it really mean to live an active Christian life? In this episode of The Remnant, we dive into what Scripture says about avoiding spiritual complacency, living with purpose, and putting your faith into action, both on and off the track. Join us for an honest conversation about following Christ every day.
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The WhiskeyThrottleShow, hosted by David Pingree, is a raw and entertaining moto podcast where racing stories, industry talk, and behind-the-scenes Supercross life collide. Ping keeps it real with top riders, industry insiders, and plenty of laughs from inside the world of motocross.
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