Tom Parsons | S8 Ep 12 | The Whiskey Throttle Show

Tom Parsons | S8 Ep 12 | The Whiskey Throttle Show

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June 26, 2026 · 2h 58m · Season 8 · Episode 12

About this episode

Tom Parsons discusses his journey in freestyle motocross and his experiences at the X Games.

Three-time X Games gold medalist Tom Parsons joins us to talk about his incredible journey from AMA Supercross to becoming one of the most stylish riders in freestyle motocross. We dive into his unforgettable X Games Best Whip runs, what it takes to compete at the highest level, the evolution of freestyle, and the stories behind one of the most successful Best Whip careers in X Games history. If you’re a fan of motocross, freestyle, and the legends who helped shape it, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:54 Tom Parsons Joins the Show 03:08 X Games' New Era & League Format 06:30 Colby Raha's Record-Breaking Quarter Pipe Jump 10:47 The Science Behind Quarter Pipe Riding 14:14 Different Paths in Freestyle Motocross 17:34 Red Bull Imagination's Biggest Jumps 20:03 Would Tom Chase a World Record? 21:44 Electric Bikes & The Future of FMX 29:03 Growing Up in Southern California 33:05 Moving to Florida & Discovering Racing 35:30 Gary Bailey, Travis Pastrana & Florida Talent 39:45 Loretta Lynn's & Amateur Racing 44:23 Brian Swink, Moto XXX & Freeride Inspiration 50:04 Injuries End the Racing Dream 53:27 Discovering Freestyle…

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Guest: Tom Parsons

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Organizations: X Games

Products: Electric Bikes

Places: Southern California, Florida

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