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Kyle978 12/12/2022 9:35am
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Nice to see Vital bring someone on board with experience in the industry. Hopefully he is doing the majority of rider interviews.

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LungButter 12/12/2022 10:40am
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Kyle978 wrote:

Nice to see Vital bring someone on board with experience in the industry. Hopefully he is doing the majority of rider interviews.

Shots fired.

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McG194 12/12/2022 10:53am
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His title should be Content Manager/Pop Culture and Music Guru.   Laughing

Great addition and I look forward to more MXGP content which I truly don't keep up on enough. 

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marcwinder 12/12/2022 11:42am
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I'm so glad that Lewis's dream of moving to the US has come true and I hope to meet him in person at a race this season. 

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Robgvx 12/12/2022 12:18pm
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Congratulations Lewis. Nice gig.

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Sandman New England 12/12/2022 12:47pm
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I'm so glad that Lewis's dream of moving to the US has come true and I hope to meet him in person at a race this...

I'm so glad that Lewis's dream of moving to the US has come true and I hope to meet him in person at a race this season. 

So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must say if i can be selfish, THIS SUCKS!!!! MXVISE podcast with James Burfield and Lewis is AWESOME. I have learned so much about MXGP and have enjoyed the banter with those two so much. MXGP can be boring compared to the US Nationals but those two really help you follow the GP riders and teams from the race reviews and series information. And Matthes could learn a lot by listening to the MXGP post-race interviews . heh

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marcwinder 12/12/2022 1:38pm
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marcwinder wrote:
I'm so glad that Lewis's dream of moving to the US has come true and I hope to meet him in person at a race this...

I'm so glad that Lewis's dream of moving to the US has come true and I hope to meet him in person at a race this season. 

Sandman New England wrote:
So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must...

So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must say if i can be selfish, THIS SUCKS!!!! MXVISE podcast with James Burfield and Lewis is AWESOME. I have learned so much about MXGP and have enjoyed the banter with those two so much. MXGP can be boring compared to the US Nationals but those two really help you follow the GP riders and teams from the race reviews and series information. And Matthes could learn a lot by listening to the MXGP post-race interviews . heh

I'm going to miss Lewis and James going back and forth and Saturdays with Seewer 

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MxAddic 12/12/2022 1:48pm
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Sounds like a great addition. Hopefully he does not take part in the now standard closed loop industry reporting on this side of the pond.

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system 12/12/2022 1:53pm
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ML512 wrote:
2022 has been quite the busy year for Vital MX and I'm very pleased to be closing out the year with another addition to our staff...

2022 has been quite the busy year for Vital MX and I'm very pleased to be closing out the year with another addition to our staff, with someone that a majority of our viewers already know from his excellent work covering the sport but from the other side of the pond. Lewis Phillips makes his official start today as our new Content Manager and will be making the trek over to the US shortly for the upcoming Supercross season. While Lewis is no stranger to covering racing over here, this will be the first time we get to see his content from every single round as he converts from traveling and covering the full MXGP circuit for the last eight years, to making his way to every Supercross and Pro Motocross race instead. However, MXGP won't go by the way-side as Lewis will also be increasing Vital MX's coverage and insight into the World Championship as well. 

Lewis is already semi-regular on the forum and you'll be seeing him chime in on various topics. We're also very excited for the new content ideas we're putting in place that Lewis will head up and be bringing to us all to enjoy. His enthusiasm for the sport is nearly unmatched, which is reflected by his work and list of new ideas. If you need to reach him, his new contact is LPhillips@VitalMX.com

ML, please tell us there are going to be vlogs...Lewis and Darkside living together for a month in the Vital house.

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Falcon 12/12/2022 2:01pm
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LewisPhillips wrote:
Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas. Like ML said, I'll still be...

Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas.

Like ML said, I'll still be on top of the MXGP scene. Got something lined up with Herlings and Seewer is always there! 

I see someone gave you a downvote, don't worry! Woohoo

I'd like to say that person was just poking fun, but you never know around here...
Anyway, congratulations, and welcome to Vital and the USA! 

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Richy 12/12/2022 2:01pm
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Love to see it!

Got one of my MX Vice tees on now, from the fine folks at Even Strokes 👍

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Richard Tease II 12/12/2022 2:33pm
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LewisPhillips wrote:
Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas. Like ML said, I'll still be...

Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas.

Like ML said, I'll still be on top of the MXGP scene. Got something lined up with Herlings and Seewer is always there! 

If we lose Saturday’s with Seewer I will downvote you

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conwaymx 12/12/2022 3:20pm
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i thought you just went to buy milk?!

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Graybeard 12/12/2022 3:46pm
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So, Lewis, will you be leading a riders strike here at a US round like to did in MXGP earlier this year? As the official MXGP rider spokesman to Giuseppe, will you also have direct access to Feld and MX Sports?🤪

Too soon?!?!?!

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UpTiTe 12/12/2022 4:24pm
12/12/2022 4:24pm

I love Lewis.
 

I’m waiting on my opportunity to travel to the races and report on them. 

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Brad460 wrote:

For those of us who have never heard of him- Can you share a bio? 

Not sure of a bio, but surely Lewis's previous involvement in MX / journalism says a hell of alot.

One thing I can say, is that I raced at the sametime as his father, often the same regions and clubs; absolutely superb rider his Dad was.... he was as fast as you like.

Could run with the very best guys here in the nationals in the youth classes and that was no mean feat.

Still remember those days, his Dad was super fast and can understand how Lewis is now so involved in Mx, credit to him and his super MX family.

Lewis aint no stranger to MX, he and his family been involved for years!

So look forward to Lewis's input to vital.Smile

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motoxxx599 12/12/2022 6:23pm
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What a great hire! Im gonna miss Saturdays with Seewer

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Timo 12/12/2022 6:25pm
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McG194 wrote:
His title should be Content Manager/Pop Culture and Music Guru.    Great addition and I look forward to more MXGP content which I truly don't keep...

His title should be Content Manager/Pop Culture and Music Guru.   Laughing

Great addition and I look forward to more MXGP content which I truly don't keep up on enough. 

He did way better than I did on naming the artist/songs...

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USA 12/12/2022 7:37pm
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Wow, too cool. How awesome is it that VitalMX helped Lewis realize a childhood dream?

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USA 12/12/2022 7:43pm
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Is Steve Mattes paying Vital to remove all podcast competition?

 

Will Lewis do a podcast still? I seriously love the MXVice podcast and it makes me sad thinking that it may not continue in the same capacity. As bittersweet as this move feels for me, I can't imagine what the decision was like for Lewis. I look forward to all of the future content!

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ML512 12/12/2022 7:47pm
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USA wrote:
Is Steve Mattes paying Vital to remove all podcast competition?   Will Lewis do a podcast still? I seriously love the MXVice podcast and it makes...

Is Steve Mattes paying Vital to remove all podcast competition?

 

Will Lewis do a podcast still? I seriously love the MXVice podcast and it makes me sad thinking that it may not continue in the same capacity. As bittersweet as this move feels for me, I can't imagine what the decision was like for Lewis. I look forward to all of the future content!

Yes, there will still be plenty of podcast and interviews with Lewis.

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marcwinder 12/12/2022 7:52pm
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LewisPhillips wrote:
Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas. Like ML said, I'll still be...

Thanks everyone! I was expecting way more downvotes, haha... I'm excited for what we can do here. Got many ideas.

Like ML said, I'll still be on top of the MXGP scene. Got something lined up with Herlings and Seewer is always there! 

Richard Tease II wrote:

If we lose Saturday’s with Seewer I will downvote you

I'm with you! If Lewis doesn't continue it can we get Saturday's with Darkside and Seewer?

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ML512 12/12/2022 7:59pm
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marcwinder wrote:

I'm with you! If Lewis doesn't continue it can we get Saturday's with Darkside and Seewer?

I think I heard a certain Steve Matthes would like Saturdays with Seewer... 

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marcwinder 12/12/2022 8:03pm
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marcwinder wrote:

I'm with you! If Lewis doesn't continue it can we get Saturday's with Darkside and Seewer?

ML512 wrote:

I think I heard a certain Steve Matthes would like Saturdays with Seewer... 

Steve can have Saturdays with Coldenhoff. Jeremy and Lewis are too funny to split up.

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SoftSand 12/13/2022 4:01am
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Sandman New England wrote:
So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must...

So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must say if i can be selfish, THIS SUCKS!!!! MXVISE podcast with James Burfield and Lewis is AWESOME. I have learned so much about MXGP and have enjoyed the banter with those two so much. MXGP can be boring compared to the US Nationals but those two really help you follow the GP riders and teams from the race reviews and series information. And Matthes could learn a lot by listening to the MXGP post-race interviews . heh

I barely watched any MXGP but I always listened to the JB/LP podcasts that were indeed awesome.
Was that actually banter though ? - such cutting comments were being thrown around !  Will miss them. 

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LewisPhillips 12/13/2022 4:57am
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a22 wrote:
Not sure of a bio, but surely Lewis's previous involvement in MX / journalism says a hell of alot. One thing I can say, is that...

Not sure of a bio, but surely Lewis's previous involvement in MX / journalism says a hell of alot.

One thing I can say, is that I raced at the sametime as his father, often the same regions and clubs; absolutely superb rider his Dad was.... he was as fast as you like.

Could run with the very best guys here in the nationals in the youth classes and that was no mean feat.

Still remember those days, his Dad was super fast and can understand how Lewis is now so involved in Mx, credit to him and his super MX family.

Lewis aint no stranger to MX, he and his family been involved for years!

So look forward to Lewis's input to vital.Smile

That's really, really cool to read. Thank you!

LewisPhillips 12/13/2022 4:59am
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motoxxx599 wrote:

What a great hire! Im gonna miss Saturdays with Seewer

Saturdays with Seewer will live on! I think we are going to do it live on Instagram every week.

I want to do the same with Jonass! I need to keep interviews with them going, no matter what.

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LewisPhillips 12/13/2022 5:04am
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Sandman New England wrote:
So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must...

So, if that's the case I'm happy for Lewis. He's legit and is not a slimy media hack scum bag. He works hard. But I must say if i can be selfish, THIS SUCKS!!!! MXVISE podcast with James Burfield and Lewis is AWESOME. I have learned so much about MXGP and have enjoyed the banter with those two so much. MXGP can be boring compared to the US Nationals but those two really help you follow the GP riders and teams from the race reviews and series information. And Matthes could learn a lot by listening to the MXGP post-race interviews . heh

SoftSand wrote:
I barely watched any MXGP but I always listened to the JB/LP podcasts that were indeed awesome. Was that actually banter though ? - such cutting...

I barely watched any MXGP but I always listened to the JB/LP podcasts that were indeed awesome.
Was that actually banter though ? - such cutting comments were being thrown around !  Will miss them. 

British humour, haha! I have a very, very, very dry sense of humour.

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nrtec 12/13/2022 5:10am
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motoxxx599 wrote:

What a great hire! Im gonna miss Saturdays with Seewer

LewisPhillips wrote:
Saturdays with Seewer will live on! I think we are going to do it live on Instagram every week. I want to do the same with...

Saturdays with Seewer will live on! I think we are going to do it live on Instagram every week.

I want to do the same with Jonass! I need to keep interviews with them going, no matter what.

Can we get a Coldenhoff interview 🤔

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183Matt 12/13/2022 6:50am
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Such a great addition.  

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