Good Mathes Podcast with Zach Osborne...

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Edited Date/Time 1/23/2012 6:54am
http://motocross.transworld.net/...t-with-zach-osborne/

Current British Champion and had a great year in 2010 - Hopefully Americans will get behind him as he tries to be the first US world Champ since 1994.
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DL 11/8/2010 6:53am
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Zach is a great kid and has a good work ethic. I hope he and that other american kid do really well in 2011.
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Sunhouse 11/8/2010 7:14am
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Zach Osbourne seems like a good guy. What is even better is how open and articulate he is. There are no standard politically correct answers or filler-phrases like you hear from the others! Good on him!
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mx_563 11/8/2010 7:41am
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Did you guys catch him whisper "Josh Grant" when talking about riders who hadn't really done anything but had good rides?
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Sunhouse 11/8/2010 8:09am
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mx_563 wrote:
Did you guys catch him whisper "Josh Grant" when talking about riders who hadn't really done anything but had good rides?
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MR50 11/8/2010 8:16am
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Great podcast! I too like hearing from a rider who could put together a sentence and a thought. Plus, he's doing things a little different than most and being successful at it. Might be the next World Camp even without being super-pumped.

The Grant thing was funny.
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Hanaa80 11/8/2010 8:22am
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I think that is one of the best podcasts with a current rider.
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jo2910 11/8/2010 8:23am
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Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I agree with him top riders don't give a damn and average riders should really try to get the money from their team or sponsors and not count on 300$ to go by. This is a professional sport now it's not like we got a privateer with no help whatsoever that drives his truck to the race and needs the money for the Gas home.

BornA'Lil2Slow 11/8/2010 8:59am
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i think alot of us USA guys really only yell about the purse because to us, its a slap in the face to the riders. Its not the amount, its the ideal behind it that they are being used for no share of the pie. They are treated like a disposable, endentured, work force, and a guy like Loungo (sp?) is lining his pockets off the backs of the riders and shitting on them while doing it.

just my IMO
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That, and the Eric Sandin Podcast. THAT is a great listen if you're more old school.

He lets a few people have it, like Pellegrino did.

I'm glad Matthes is doing these.
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chillrich 11/8/2010 9:19am
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Sunhouse wrote:
Zach Osbourne seems like a good guy. What is even better is how open and articulate he is. There are no standard politically correct answers or...
Zach Osbourne seems like a good guy. What is even better is how open and articulate he is. There are no standard politically correct answers or filler-phrases like you hear from the others! Good on him!
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Couldn't have said it more betterester
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BLAHBLAH 11/8/2010 9:44am
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I found it very interesting when Matthes asked Osbourne if he was making money, Zach chuckled and said yes, you could hear him smiling over the phone. I wonder what a top 10 mx2 rider can make in Europe? I wonder how that copares to the top 10 in the USA?
From what Osbourne sounded like, the money is alot bettter as you move down the list fromthe top 5 guys...
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mccread 11/8/2010 10:45am
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Don't forget the £ is stronger than the dollar too.. so if Zach is making £100,000 and a US guy is making $100,000 - that is probably the eqivalent of near $150,000 for Zach.

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BLAHBLAH 11/8/2010 10:47am
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mccread wrote:
Don't forget the £ is stronger than the dollar too.. so if Zach is making £100,000 and a US guy is making $100,000 - that is...
Don't forget the £ is stronger than the dollar too.. so if Zach is making £100,000 and a US guy is making $100,000 - that is probably the eqivalent of near $150,000 for Zach.

Thank you, almost forgot... (sarcasm alert)
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Robgvx 11/8/2010 1:34pm
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jo2910 wrote:
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I...
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I agree with him top riders don't give a damn and average riders should really try to get the money from their team or sponsors and not count on 300$ to go by. This is a professional sport now it's not like we got a privateer with no help whatsoever that drives his truck to the race and needs the money for the Gas home.

Where do people get this idea that GP prize money was just $300?
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jo2910 wrote:
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I...
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I agree with him top riders don't give a damn and average riders should really try to get the money from their team or sponsors and not count on 300$ to go by. This is a professional sport now it's not like we got a privateer with no help whatsoever that drives his truck to the race and needs the money for the Gas home.

Robgvx wrote:
Where do people get this idea that GP prize money was just $300?
the internet, where else?
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jo2910 11/8/2010 2:11pm
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jo2910 wrote:
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I...
Yeah good podcast with Zach sounds like a humble kid. I like that he was trying to put to bed those stories of prize purse. I agree with him top riders don't give a damn and average riders should really try to get the money from their team or sponsors and not count on 300$ to go by. This is a professional sport now it's not like we got a privateer with no help whatsoever that drives his truck to the race and needs the money for the Gas home.

Robgvx wrote:
Where do people get this idea that GP prize money was just $300?
Was referring to what the US guys gets for top 20 as Zach was saying.
Crisp BRAAAP! 11/8/2010 6:33pm
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I like the fact that Zach speaks his mind but doesn't come across as arrogant or pushy. He made a number of really good points. I'd love to see him come home and ride a 450 in a few years. One of the best podcasts, and they've all been pretty damn good. Nice work Matthes and 338!
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mxr338 11/8/2010 6:42pm
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Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate. I've been on both sides so I feel like I can give a different perspective than most other riders. I'm gonna guest in the studio next week on pulpmx. Just let me know if there is some other debate I could get fired up for you boys!

Cheers Zach

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englishman 11/9/2010 1:11pm
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mxr338 wrote:
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate...
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate. I've been on both sides so I feel like I can give a different perspective than most other riders. I'm gonna guest in the studio next week on pulpmx. Just let me know if there is some other debate I could get fired up for you boys!

Cheers Zach
How about the old "Wimpy V Little Chef" debate ?

I'm Little Chef all the way myself.
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mxr338 wrote:
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate...
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate. I've been on both sides so I feel like I can give a different perspective than most other riders. I'm gonna guest in the studio next week on pulpmx. Just let me know if there is some other debate I could get fired up for you boys!

Cheers Zach
Hey snackpack, LOL You ve come along way since your riding days at KTM, remember when u faded like cheap paint at budds creek nat l? Congrats man your doin well for yourself! And makin the USA proud, bring back a title in 2011!
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mxr338 11/9/2010 3:16pm
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Hey snackpack, LOL You ve come along way since your riding days at KTM, remember when u faded like cheap paint at budds creek nat l...
Hey snackpack, LOL You ve come along way since your riding days at KTM, remember when u faded like cheap paint at budds creek nat l? Congrats man your doin well for yourself! And makin the USA proud, bring back a title in 2011!

Mxb2........ I was trying forget that day but it seems as if you've just reminded me so now I have another 5 years to get rid of it! Cheers mate! (sarcasm) I'll never forget that day actually. It made me who i am today so as embarrassing as it was I wouldn't change it because the journey since has been insane and vie met some pretty kick ass people that will be forever friends so therefore yeah it's kind of bookmarked in my memory. If I ever write a book (which I would love to do) I'll prolly call that chapter the turning point!

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mxr338 11/9/2010 3:19pm
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How about the old "Wimpy V Little Chef" debate ?

I'm Little Chef all the way myself.
Help me out I'm not familiar.
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jo2910 11/9/2010 3:25pm
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Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of those.





Mxb2 that was a pretty lame post...

Zach would you not be interested in doing Bercy? I guess you like the offseason to go home but you could do good and I'm sure the team would like to get some exposure. Why is this not happening? Actually maybe a debate could be why do you think the GP teams are usually reluctant for there riders to do Euro sx surely it brings some good exposure to the sponsors? And do you think that teams will push there riders do us sx as part of their contract now the calendar has changed.
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Rupert X 11/9/2010 3:32pm
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What's not to love about Zosborne ?

Across the pond, fighting at motocross - and doing it well.

We're with ya brotha.
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jo2910 wrote:
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of...
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of those.





Mxb2 that was a pretty lame post...

Zach would you not be interested in doing Bercy? I guess you like the offseason to go home but you could do good and I'm sure the team would like to get some exposure. Why is this not happening? Actually maybe a debate could be why do you think the GP teams are usually reluctant for there riders to do Euro sx surely it brings some good exposure to the sponsors? And do you think that teams will push there riders do us sx as part of their contract now the calendar has changed.
Sorry I missed the boat on that one. Both equally rubbish! If i had to choose I'd say little chef.
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mxr338 11/9/2010 3:41pm
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What's not to love about Zosborne ?

Across the pond, fighting at motocross - and doing it well.

We're with ya brotha.
Rup x you da man! Always appreciate your support. When is the Columbus AX?
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jo2910 wrote:
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of...
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of those.





Mxb2 that was a pretty lame post...

Zach would you not be interested in doing Bercy? I guess you like the offseason to go home but you could do good and I'm sure the team would like to get some exposure. Why is this not happening? Actually maybe a debate could be why do you think the GP teams are usually reluctant for there riders to do Euro sx surely it brings some good exposure to the sponsors? And do you think that teams will push there riders do us sx as part of their contract now the calendar has changed.
The thing with the sx races for me is its such a big trip over. I started my training on the first so I'm flat out right now. Last year i did a few but it takes a lot from the training so it's not really worth it. If I were doing sx here then I would be up for a few but with my gp training being so strict and strenuous to win the world title this year I'm giving them a miss. Even though I'm passing up a lot of start money I feel I can make it up and be world champion if I just do the work and stay focused rather than travel around.
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mxr338 wrote:
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate...
Thanks for the comments guys. I tried to cover a lot of the points I've seen in my career especially the prize money start money debate. I've been on both sides so I feel like I can give a different perspective than most other riders. I'm gonna guest in the studio next week on pulpmx. Just let me know if there is some other debate I could get fired up for you boys!

Cheers Zach
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Sunhouse 11/9/2010 4:02pm
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Why aren´t you working with Kenneth this year?
Do you rev your bike more than the others? sounded like it, but I could be way off!
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jo2910 wrote:
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of...
Little Chef are those grubby restaurant you can find on motorway rest area. If you've never just keep the good work keep on steering clear of those.





Mxb2 that was a pretty lame post...

Zach would you not be interested in doing Bercy? I guess you like the offseason to go home but you could do good and I'm sure the team would like to get some exposure. Why is this not happening? Actually maybe a debate could be why do you think the GP teams are usually reluctant for there riders to do Euro sx surely it brings some good exposure to the sponsors? And do you think that teams will push there riders do us sx as part of their contract now the calendar has changed.
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The thing with the sx races for me is its such a big trip over. I started my training on the first so I'm flat out...
The thing with the sx races for me is its such a big trip over. I started my training on the first so I'm flat out right now. Last year i did a few but it takes a lot from the training so it's not really worth it. If I were doing sx here then I would be up for a few but with my gp training being so strict and strenuous to win the world title this year I'm giving them a miss. Even though I'm passing up a lot of start money I feel I can make it up and be world champion if I just do the work and stay focused rather than travel around.
Kick ass Zach

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