The Recipe: An Extreme Sports Podcast

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By: Corey Jones

*The Recipe* explores the psychology behind extreme sports. Host Corey Jones sits down with action sports athletes to uncover what drives them to take massive risks — and why the answers go far deeper than “crazy” or “stupid.” This podcast isn’t about what they do, but what made them this way.

Evolving in Extreme Sports with Scotty "Scrub" Miller
03/13/2026

"Scrub" is a Freestyle Motocross Athlete and Harley Stunt Performer. He holds the world record for firewall jump and firewall smash on a Harley.


In this episode, Scrub shares how fear plays a role in riding whether he's on a dirt bike or a Harley. He talks about the mental toll of a serious crash that left him with a broken back and how it changed his mindset on the bike. We also discuss how riders actually get sponsors in the industry, the realities of chasing the lifestyle, and the not so glamorous side...


Fighting Fear with Cody McDonough
02/05/2026

Episode 1: Cody McDonough

Cody is a professional Freestyle Motocross athlete and backcountry snowmobiler. 

In this episode, we break down how Cody manages fear across two of the most dangerous disciplines in action sports, how he justifies the risks versus the rewards, and how becoming a father fundamentally changed the way he approaches riding and competition. Cody also shares hard-earned advice for anyone looking to get into freestyle motocross, along with honest insight into the mindset required to survive and thrive in high-risk environments, and much more...