Incredible honesty from Ken Roczen

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1/27/2024 7:19am

In Kenny’s interview with you, he explained he’s been battling depression and EBV. In his interview with MXA, he explained he is on a completely animal based diet which includes raw liver and raw beef heart, ala liver king. Wild. 

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1/27/2024 7:46am

Great interview, refreshing transparency.

(Somehow it seems like "incredible" and "honesty" don't pair well, but I have to deal with words a lot and I get the point)

1/27/2024 8:07am

Great job on this Lewis. 

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1/27/2024 8:41am
A lot of people are telling me that I'm an awful human for asking these 'semi-deep' questions, but I feel like that's my job. Kenny and...

A lot of people are telling me that I'm an awful human for asking these 'semi-deep' questions, but I feel like that's my job.

Kenny and Chase thanked me for an interview that wasn't boring and the same old questions. Most riders respond well!

Well, except Eli. I don't think Eli wants any part of a deep question. Haha!

I wouldn't be so sure, I think Eli's answer was pretty spot-on in terms of self reflection. For him anyway, who's usually a closed book,  i think you were able to crack it open a little bit. As long as the subject stays on racing he seems (to me at least) open to the more thought provoking questions.

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1/27/2024 8:49am

Great job Lewis!

1/27/2024 10:11am
A lot of people are telling me that I'm an awful human for asking these 'semi-deep' questions, but I feel like that's my job. Kenny and...

A lot of people are telling me that I'm an awful human for asking these 'semi-deep' questions, but I feel like that's my job.

Kenny and Chase thanked me for an interview that wasn't boring and the same old questions. Most riders respond well!

Well, except Eli. I don't think Eli wants any part of a deep question. Haha!

Ask Eli about bowhunting elk.  I wanna know if he still gets to. 

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1/27/2024 10:20am
In Kenny’s interview with you, he explained he’s been battling depression and EBV. In his interview with MXA, he explained he is on a completely animal...

In Kenny’s interview with you, he explained he’s been battling depression and EBV. In his interview with MXA, he explained he is on a completely animal based diet which includes raw liver and raw beef heart, ala liver king. Wild. 

Huh, very interesting. Remember when Ken broke away from working with Aldon because  he was hungry all the time, said Aldon wanted him to eat "Rabbit food"? Aldon is a no meat kind of guy, says in promotes inflammation. Just goes to show everybodies  body is different.

 

 

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1/27/2024 1:47pm

Refreshing to hear a guy like kenny talk about battling with depression. Just a few years ago these guys were complete robots, its crazy how much it has changed. From the outside looking in (as someone with depression myself) you look at guys like kenny who are outgoing, public figures, who are rich, successful, married with kids…etc and think that they seem completely happy, content with life, and have it all figured out. Then you get reminded that these guys go through the same things as everybody else. Makes him much more relatable to hear him open up and I’m glad to see the riders are more willing these days to be open and honest. It sounds cliche but it really makes you think if kenny can do as well as he has while battling depression than maybe I can too. 

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1/27/2024 1:54pm
WCRider wrote:
About Tomac, some people have hard time to talk up front a camera. They feel unconfortable because they are shy and introvert. Eli is like Kawhi...

About Tomac, some people have hard time to talk up front a camera. They feel unconfortable because they are shy and introvert. Eli is like Kawhi Leonard, he is just an humble and introvert guy but that's not mean he is not fun. Tomac has a race day mode mind that make him look like an unfriendly bad dude sometimes.  AP for exemple didn't have enough that raceday mind but it's better now. Be Introvert is not a sickness. I personally prefer introvert people than people that talk too much.

I felt like that question made Eli uncomfortable and I don't want to do that to anyone. Maybe I overanalyzed though, haha.

1/27/2024 1:58pm
I'm so thankful to Kenny for being so open and articulate on press day. I took a lot from our discussion. I think it's worth your...

I'm so thankful to Kenny for being so open and articulate on press day. I took a lot from our discussion.

I think it's worth your time, so I've put it below. Chase, Jorge and Christian were very insightful as well.

 

 

Really Awesome. Thank you for what you do!!! You are easily one of the top media members in our sport.

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1/27/2024 2:08pm
WCRider wrote:
About Tomac, some people have hard time to talk up front a camera. They feel unconfortable because they are shy and introvert. Eli is like Kawhi...

About Tomac, some people have hard time to talk up front a camera. They feel unconfortable because they are shy and introvert. Eli is like Kawhi Leonard, he is just an humble and introvert guy but that's not mean he is not fun. Tomac has a race day mode mind that make him look like an unfriendly bad dude sometimes.  AP for exemple didn't have enough that raceday mind but it's better now. Be Introvert is not a sickness. I personally prefer introvert people than people that talk too much.

Well said. Tomac doesn't feel comfortable with the attention or adulation. He's old school in a lot of what he does and is not a talker or excuse maker. The fame is good in some ways but It's just odd to him. He's a private guy. Pretty shy unless he knows you.  He's not a snob or thinks he's the best. Quite the opposite. 

I think Sexton is sort of like this but does let more people in.. Especially Lewis !!!!

 

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1/27/2024 8:30pm
EvelMX11 wrote:

Webb looks sick and he's coughing. Sick racers win races.

Like I said...

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1/28/2024 10:15am

I transcribed the Kenny interview from today, for those who would rather read it. It's HERE.

Thank you!

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1/28/2024 10:20am

I appreciate your interviews as you clearly are giving this your best effort and not just asking the same old questions. Kudos

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