Kickstart Crisis
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?
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
The Mental Game: Interview with John Shirkey
We 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. P…
RACE RECAP: Blacks Hills Enduro (Aguilar, CO)
Race #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.
Baja Bound: Our First Visit
After 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 cruising,…
The GOAT: Johnny Campbell
It'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 us …
RACE RECAP: Aztec Family Raceway
See 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 raci…
Off to The Races
The 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 e…
The Moab Trip
Tom, 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 te…
The Setback: Midlife Injuries
Crashing 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 it …
The Research: A Call From An Old Friend
Tom 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?
The Genesis: How It All Began
Tom 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 to …