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7/29/2025 8:51am

I did what I had to do, unfollowed GL and Ping, you know that’s the worst thing you can do to anyone in 2025🤪

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yesjustin wrote:
i think all the people need to get it together or get a room. i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when...

i think all the people need to get it together or get a room.

 

i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when it seems grant is running a successful business and getting people into the sport.  who doesnt love a couple cold onesScreenshot 2025-07-29 at 9.59.33%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=arbmg05RSeoyYjljjjzRJOUpF4

DonM wrote:

His dad and uncle run the operation day to day not GL....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_UfGo2wf0M seems pretty articulate and not drunk here.. no signs of cte and addresses that he enjoys a few pops

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7/29/2025 9:10am Edited Date/Time 7/29/2025 9:10am
davis224 wrote:

Wasn't he leaving at the end of the year anyway to focus on the dealership, and just left a couple races early as a statement?

GL was asked to stay home for one weekend since he wasnt vaccinated at the time. It was the policy of Lucas Oil/NBC and one that he probably didnt agree with. No big deal, sit out Ironman and come back for the next two. Since they asked him to stay home cause of covid regulations, he said you know what I think Im done. He was getting frustrated with traveling during covid (2020 included) and the isolation/quarantine rules and made a decision he seemed happy with. Thats all it was.  Per NBC policy he needed to stay home for one weekend and he could return to Pala, he didnt agree with that and voluntarily quit. 

I do think Ping and GL have gone quite a bit too far with their inability to agree with someone who isnt pro trump. The ironic part is 95% of the motocross industry is on their side of political spectrum yet they make such cringeworthy posts and comments on social media. Your guy is in, you should be happy. Their beef with Pulp is 100% political and thats quite a damn shame. 


 As far as GL calling him mattress or making fun of his “moobs” Id like to see them both step on a scale. I dont think their weight is that far off. GL has packed on quite a few lbs since he retired. He also drinks a lot of alcohol too

 

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yesjustin wrote:
i think all the people need to get it together or get a room. i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when...

i think all the people need to get it together or get a room.

 

i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when it seems grant is running a successful business and getting people into the sport.  who doesnt love a couple cold onesScreenshot 2025-07-29 at 9.59.33%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=arbmg05RSeoyYjljjjzRJOUpF4

DonM wrote:

His dad and uncle run the operation day to day not GL....

What a ridiculous comment. 

The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the joint?

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I haven’t heard much about Grant Langston since he stepped away from commentating. I don’t really follow MX podcasts these days, so I’m out of the loop.

Some of the posts earlier in this thread don’t paint a great picture, and there seems to be an implied suggestion that he’s struggled with alcohol or substance abuse. Is that something people have actually heard on podcasts or interviews, or is it more just speculation that’s been repeated over time?

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yesjustin wrote:
i think all the people need to get it together or get a room. i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when...

i think all the people need to get it together or get a room.

 

i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when it seems grant is running a successful business and getting people into the sport.  who doesnt love a couple cold onesScreenshot 2025-07-29 at 9.59.33%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=arbmg05RSeoyYjljjjzRJOUpF4

DonM wrote:

His dad and uncle run the operation day to day not GL....

McG194 wrote:
What a ridiculous comment. The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the...

What a ridiculous comment. 

The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the joint?

How so? the post I responded to eluded to GL running the business and couldn't do so if he has a drinking problem...I have no opinion either way but the fact is his dad and uncle run the day to day and I'm pretty sure GL isn't there on a daily basis shaking hands and kissing babies....

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7/29/2025 10:07am Edited Date/Time 7/29/2025 10:30am
McG194 wrote:
What a ridiculous comment. The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the...

What a ridiculous comment. 

The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the joint?

This is also a ridiculous statement.  Just because he wrote a check to help the place get started doesn't mean he has fuck all to do with it being successful.

Edit to add: I don't know if he's there day to day or not.  From catching random stuff in podcasts over the years I didn't think he was but I could be wrong.

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bodycast wrote:

Seriously, is this real life?

Didn’t get the reaction/attention you needed the first time you posted this? 

How many more times are you gonna post the same thing??

bodycast wrote:

Its a legitimate question.

Nothing in here is remotely real life.

Take this thread - it’s a bunch of grown men, arguing anonymously about what was said by two other grown men, who make their living from commenting on and supporting yet more grown men who get paid to race dirt bikes.  

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7/29/2025 10:18am

Weird, I went to the zoo this weekend and watched the monkeys throw shit at each other. What are the odds

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Weird, I went to the zoo this weekend and watched the monkeys throw shit at each other. What are the odds

Now you know you can save time by just logging on here.

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Fu$$&@“ politics has no place in moto. “ I just like the moto stuff”

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7/29/2025 11:18am
dr00andrew wrote:
GL was asked to stay home for one weekend since he wasnt vaccinated at the time. It was the policy of Lucas Oil/NBC and one that...

GL was asked to stay home for one weekend since he wasnt vaccinated at the time. It was the policy of Lucas Oil/NBC and one that he probably didnt agree with. No big deal, sit out Ironman and come back for the next two. Since they asked him to stay home cause of covid regulations, he said you know what I think Im done. He was getting frustrated with traveling during covid (2020 included) and the isolation/quarantine rules and made a decision he seemed happy with. Thats all it was.  Per NBC policy he needed to stay home for one weekend and he could return to Pala, he didnt agree with that and voluntarily quit. 

I do think Ping and GL have gone quite a bit too far with their inability to agree with someone who isnt pro trump. The ironic part is 95% of the motocross industry is on their side of political spectrum yet they make such cringeworthy posts and comments on social media. Your guy is in, you should be happy. Their beef with Pulp is 100% political and thats quite a damn shame. 


 As far as GL calling him mattress or making fun of his “moobs” Id like to see them both step on a scale. I dont think their weight is that far off. GL has packed on quite a few lbs since he retired. He also drinks a lot of alcohol too

 

This is exactly the truth.  

GL quit - he wasnt fired, and he actually left the broadcast people hanging a little bit for the last few races that year. 

Granted it didn't seem to hard to find his replacement, but for all those saying "GL was fired", it is simply not true.

There was a time where political opinions, especially in this sport, didnt matter which side you were on - but alas, that seems to have changed.   

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7/29/2025 11:51am
yesjustin wrote:
i think all the people need to get it together or get a room. i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when...

i think all the people need to get it together or get a room.

 

i dont understand why the drunk alcoholic take is coming from though when it seems grant is running a successful business and getting people into the sport.  who doesnt love a couple cold onesScreenshot 2025-07-29 at 9.59.33%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=arbmg05RSeoyYjljjjzRJOUpF4

DonM wrote:

His dad and uncle run the operation day to day not GL....

McG194 wrote:
What a ridiculous comment. The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the...

What a ridiculous comment. 

The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the joint?

🤣🤣🤣. I disagree 100%.

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7/29/2025 12:03pm
DonM wrote:

His dad and uncle run the operation day to day not GL....

McG194 wrote:
What a ridiculous comment. The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the...

What a ridiculous comment. 

The more successful you are the less you have to do with the day-to-day operation. Did his dad and uncle pay for the joint?

🤣🤣🤣. I disagree 100%.

I'm still trying to figure out how stating a fact without an opinion is a ridiculous comment 🤷‍♂️.....

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7/29/2025 12:12pm

I’ve about had it regarding both Ping and GL. 

A couple of years ago I would consume everything they put on the internet and I thought that GL did a great job in the booth.

But both of them seemed to go bat shit crazy the last couple of years for different reasons. 

I have said it before that I don’t want my moto content to be about politic values and if a person uses a political term to discredit another human being i will lose the respect for that person pretty fast.

Yes, GL seems to have some issues but after a while that won’t count as a excuse. Sooner or later you will have to take accountability for your own actions and seek help. This is not a new thing and he should have done it a long time ago.


As goes for Ping, I don’t know what to say.. I like his good side, but I despise his bad side just as much…

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7/29/2025 12:14pm

Weird, I went to the zoo this weekend and watched the monkeys throw shit at each other. What are the odds

Wasn’t this on a Tony hawk game?

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Came here for the GL douchebaggery, stayed for the Vital member crash out 😆

10 of 10

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7/29/2025 12:18pm

I don’t give a shit what you have to say, I’m gonna do my part at this.


I think it’s bullshit you would come in here and disagree with this.

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I don’t give a shit what you have to say, I’m gonna do my part at this.I think it’s bullshit you would come in here and...

I don’t give a shit what you have to say, I’m gonna do my part at this.


I think it’s bullshit you would come in here and disagree with this.

Did you hear slowie is banned from LL's?

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7/29/2025 12:29pm Edited Date/Time 7/29/2025 4:29pm

GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying to force it on to Haiden, but they havent gone completely off the deep end yet thank god. I wish GL and Ping would just keep their dumbass political opinions to themselves. Or if they really want to talk politics make a separate account for that. NOBODY is coming to them for their political opinions, we wanna hear about moto, and GL and Ping have a lot to offer in that regard. When GL shuts the hell up about politics he actually has a lot of great takes about moto. 


Ppl watch and ride motorcycles to get away from all the bullcrap for a while and just have fun. The people who are trying to force politics into moto are trying to make it not fun. If I want political opinions Ill go get them from people who are much smarter and more informed than them. These days we have to hear about peoples stupid ass politics literally 24/7. At work, from family, on tv, on social media, on the radio….. If I wanted more politics I know where to find it, but I 1000000000000% do not come to moto for politics. The ppl who are going to the extremes on either side are literally proud of how much they are rotting their brains. Keep that shit out of moto please! 

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GrapeApe wrote:

Did you hear slowie is banned from LL's?

Wassup grape nuts yea I did on the bs it’s ahole nother topic, 


Seriously don’t shoot , then point, then aim and ask questions later. No need for that non sense. We just need to get through today so I can go skate. I got new bones Swiss ceramics, haven’t even used em yet. But the fuel pump went out in the van so now I got to cut a trap door in the body after I locate where the pump sits on fuel tank. 

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7/29/2025 12:43pm
Pop Shmoke wrote:
GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying...

GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying to force it on to Haiden, but they havent gone completely off the deep end yet thank god. I wish GL and Ping would just keep their dumbass political opinions to themselves. Or if they really want to talk politics make a separate account for that. NOBODY is coming to them for their political opinions, we wanna hear about moto, and GL and Ping have a lot to offer in that regard. When GL shuts the hell up about politics he actually has a lot of great takes about moto. 


Ppl watch and ride motorcycles to get away from all the bullcrap for a while and just have fun. The people who are trying to force politics into moto are trying to make it not fun. If I want political opinions Ill go get them from people who are much smarter and more informed than them. These days we have to hear about peoples stupid ass politics literally 24/7. At work, from family, on tv, on social media, on the radio….. If I wanted more politics I know where to find it, but I 1000000000000% do not come to moto for politics. The ppl who are going to the extremes on either side are literally proud of how much they are rotting their brains. Keep that shit out of moto please! 

Joe Biden wanted to take your dirtbike! 🤣🤣image 111

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Pop Shmoke wrote:
GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying...

GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying to force it on to Haiden, but they havent gone completely off the deep end yet thank god. I wish GL and Ping would just keep their dumbass political opinions to themselves. Or if they really want to talk politics make a separate account for that. NOBODY is coming to them for their political opinions, we wanna hear about moto, and GL and Ping have a lot to offer in that regard. When GL shuts the hell up about politics he actually has a lot of great takes about moto. 


Ppl watch and ride motorcycles to get away from all the bullcrap for a while and just have fun. The people who are trying to force politics into moto are trying to make it not fun. If I want political opinions Ill go get them from people who are much smarter and more informed than them. These days we have to hear about peoples stupid ass politics literally 24/7. At work, from family, on tv, on social media, on the radio….. If I wanted more politics I know where to find it, but I 1000000000000% do not come to moto for politics. The ppl who are going to the extremes on either side are literally proud of how much they are rotting their brains. Keep that shit out of moto please! 

Also just messin with you @Pop Shmoke. I 💯 understand what you are saying and agree with it. 

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How do people not understand that you can’t take time out of your day to participate while claiming that you don’t understand why people are participating...

How do people not understand that you can’t take time out of your day to participate while claiming that you don’t understand why people are participating and expect to be taken seriously..

You know what? You've made a good point here. Please don't let me disrupt the serious conversation  you were having about which journalist/commentator has the biggest moobs.

 

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How do people not understand that you can’t take time out of your day to participate while claiming that you don’t understand why people are participating...

How do people not understand that you can’t take time out of your day to participate while claiming that you don’t understand why people are participating and expect to be taken seriously..

kage173 wrote:
You know what? You've made a good point here. Please don't let me disrupt the serious conversation  you were having about which journalist/commentator has the biggest...

You know what? You've made a good point here. Please don't let me disrupt the serious conversation  you were having about which journalist/commentator has the biggest moobs.

 

*2nd biggest (behind Leigh Diffy)

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7/29/2025 1:26pm
Pop Shmoke wrote:
GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying...

GL, Ping, and Cooksey are 3 people who have made politics their entire personality. Brian Deegan is right there on the edge too and is trying to force it on to Haiden, but they havent gone completely off the deep end yet thank god. I wish GL and Ping would just keep their dumbass political opinions to themselves. Or if they really want to talk politics make a separate account for that. NOBODY is coming to them for their political opinions, we wanna hear about moto, and GL and Ping have a lot to offer in that regard. When GL shuts the hell up about politics he actually has a lot of great takes about moto. 


Ppl watch and ride motorcycles to get away from all the bullcrap for a while and just have fun. The people who are trying to force politics into moto are trying to make it not fun. If I want political opinions Ill go get them from people who are much smarter and more informed than them. These days we have to hear about peoples stupid ass politics literally 24/7. At work, from family, on tv, on social media, on the radio….. If I wanted more politics I know where to find it, but I 1000000000000% do not come to moto for politics. The ppl who are going to the extremes on either side are literally proud of how much they are rotting their brains. Keep that shit out of moto please! 

It's kinda Funny/Sad how Ping and GL are die hard Republicans through and through but live in CA the most Democratic state in the country with the most Democratic problems in the country but yet they keep on supporting the things they hate most. It makes no sense and has me questioning how hard they really think they are politically.  

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Credit to Lewis for reaching out to Ping and trying to clear the air over the phone. Sad that Ping couldn’t handle that and wasn’t even the slightest bit apologetic. 

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Credit to Lewis for reaching out to Ping and trying to clear the air over the phone. Sad that Ping couldn’t handle that and wasn’t even...

Credit to Lewis for reaching out to Ping and trying to clear the air over the phone. Sad that Ping couldn’t handle that and wasn’t even the slightest bit apologetic. 

Okay, what did I miss?  I’m not big on the podcasts so can you fill in the blanks on this?

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The most ironic thing is Ping and GL are discrediting Lewis for not being a racer and essentially he has no place commenting on the sport. When did these guys serve in the White House? 

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Credit to Lewis for reaching out to Ping and trying to clear the air over the phone. Sad that Ping couldn’t handle that and wasn’t even...

Credit to Lewis for reaching out to Ping and trying to clear the air over the phone. Sad that Ping couldn’t handle that and wasn’t even the slightest bit apologetic. 

Sad or on brand? That did not surprise me one bit when Lew said that. And he sounded pretty disgusted that he doubled down

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