Kickstart Crisis
Baja or Bust
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Join two complete beginners on our adrenaline-fueled journey as we document every step of our transformation from dirt bike novices to contenders in one of the world's most grueling races—the Baja 1000. With no prior experience, we’re diving headfirst into the world of moto, training, overcoming challenges, and learning from top experts along the way. Whether you’re a dirt bike enthusiast, a racing fan, or someone looking to be inspired by a true underdog story, Baja Bound is your front-row seat to the adventure of a lifetime.
Each episode brings you closer to the highs, lows, and everything in between as we attempt the impossible—all in just three years. Tune in for insights, guest interviews, race prep, and plenty of laughs as we gear up for the ultimate test of endurance and skill.
No experience, no limits. Ready to join the ride?
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The Finale
Send us Fan MailAfter witnessing the Baja 1000 firsthand, Tom and Paul recap their first season as racers and all of their experiences that made their "top 5 moments" of the 2025 year. With less than…
S1E14 Baja 1000 Beyond Free Will
Send us Fan MailTom, Paul, and friends make it down to this year's 2025 Baja 1000 race, a course that started and ended in Ensenada. What they found was beyond their expectations as they became one…
S1E13 RACE RECAP: CORCS Aztec GP
Send us Fan MailTom and Paul head back down to CO Springs for their second annual CORCS finale at Aztec Family Raceway. How'd they fare their second time around on the same course they started their…
RACE RECAP: Monte Vista, CO Webe Race Series
Send us Fan MailRace #5 is in the books! We tried out a different race series this month called the Webe Racing Company hare scramble series, which we highly recommend! Find out who rode to glory...…
S1E11 The In-Between
Send us Fan MailIt's a been awhile since our last race, and we're reflecting back, as well as looking forward, on how this midlife second career is going. New stories, old laughs, and everything in…
S1E10 The Mental Game: Interview with John Shirkey
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with honorary "Dr. John Shirkey", an athletic mental health coach and good friend of the show, who is training us to keep a positive outlook even in the face of adversity.…
S1E9 RACE RECAP: Blacks Hills Enduro (Aguilar, CO)
Send us Fan MailRace #2 of the CORCS series in the books! A little bonus material on how well Tom and Paul did on two different enduro race courses.
S1E8 Baja Bound: Our First Visit
Send us Fan MailAfter an amazing interview with Baja racing legend Johnny Campbell, Tom and Paul head down to the monster itself, the Baja Peninsula, to get a taste of what's to come. Coastal…
S1E7 The GOAT: Johnny Campbell
Send us Fan MailIt's a once in a lifetime event to meet the best of the best in any sport. In terms of Baja 1000, the GOAT title belongs to Johnny Campbell. Not only did we meet Johnny, but he gave…
S1E6 RACE RECAP: Aztec Family Raceway
Send us Fan MailSee how Tom and Paul recount all the ups and downs of their first race of the 2025 season. Who survived? Who crashed? Did this help them get any closer to achieving their dreams of…
S1E5 Off to The Races
Send us Fan MailThe race is on! Tom and Paul prep for their dirt bike race careers, figuring out what it means to go fast on a motorcycle. Can they keep up with the other amateurs? Will racing put an…
S1E4 The Moab Trip
Send us Fan MailTom, Paul, and their family and friends head out to the desert for some dry trails to train on. They discover more about the desert, the cold, their abilities, and their tolerance of…
The Setback: Midlife Injuries
Send us Fan MailCrashing is a part of any sport on two wheels, but when Tom takes a major spill on his dirt bike he didn't realize how far it would set him back. Does the Kickstart Crisis have what…
The Research: A Call From An Old Friend
Send us Fan MailTom decides we should call his old high school pal, Trevor, because he knows a thing or two about the Baja 1000. Does he think we have what it takes to race?
S1E1 The Genesis: How It All Began
Send us Fan MailTom and Paul sit down to discuss how this kickstart/midlife crisis came to be. They examine their past, present, and future of sports, which now includes dirt biking. All roads lead…
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Kickstart Crisis has published 15 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Automotive, Documentary.
Kickstart Crisis is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.
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