Wallace Spearmon | Untold Usain Bolt, Xavier Cartier stories, leading USATF in new ways and REGRETS?

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
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    0:00 - Welcoming Wallace to the show
    4:30 - Early Bolt and Tyson
    12:25 - First Nike Cheque
    16:30 - Relationship with Tyson Gay
    24:50 - Justin Playing Possum
    28:30 - Giving back to Track
    34:00 - Have we lost the art of competition
    39:50 - Navigating the “Sport”
    46:00 - Serena Williams Story
    49:00 - Xavier Carter
    58:10 - Relationship with Usain Bolt
    1:03:55 - All time USA Relay Team
    1:08:30 - This Years Relay and Kung Fu Kenny

КОМЕНТАРІ • 377

  • @zygarde2162
    @zygarde2162 25 днів тому +134

    This episode was GOLD. Wallace Spearmon was like that dude at the house party that stepped outside for a breath of fresh air, got to talking and then the entire party became an outside concert with everybody tuning in to his every word😂.

    • @nationradical
      @nationradical 25 днів тому +7

      You hit the nail on the head with this one haha

    • @sharonwoodley4594
      @sharonwoodley4594 10 днів тому

      I had no idea Wallace Spearmon was so gregarious and fun!! What a great storyteller!!!

  • @newyork2714
    @newyork2714 25 днів тому +138

    Back then, Wallace was the only US team member Jamaican love😂😂

    • @kedeine1
      @kedeine1 24 дні тому +13

      True 😂❤. We really love Spearmon. We felt his vibe

    • @newyork2714
      @newyork2714 24 дні тому +3

      Ikr 🤣🤣

    • @vengance27
      @vengance27 24 дні тому +14

      Ikr. The ONLY dude back in 2007-2019, Degrasse joined the ranks too. We only rocked with those who seemed genuine. I remember those days. Felix got the same love too

    • @yaadise7en636
      @yaadise7en636 20 днів тому +1

      Facts

    • @newyork2714
      @newyork2714 20 днів тому

      @@vengance27 for real real,

  • @mziyabo
    @mziyabo 25 днів тому +69

    My view of Justin has completely changed since I watched this podcast. Just goes to show everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

    • @baswickburket9323
      @baswickburket9323 22 дні тому +2

      I'm with you. Been watching this channel for months now, and totally different mindset and respect for him. This morning I was watching him and his parents. Nuff Respect to the man, one of the greatest.

    • @HeangKoing
      @HeangKoing 22 дні тому +1

      Same. I was never a JGat fan when he was running, but after watching these vids I’m a big JGat fan!

  • @nattydread9193
    @nattydread9193 25 днів тому +67

    That lineup up against Nester Carter ,Asafa Powell ,Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt ..Now that’s a RACE !!!

    • @simcity8367
      @simcity8367 25 днів тому +2

      Ya that would have been incredible!

    • @shevyweston5088
      @shevyweston5088 24 дні тому +4

      Was Nester faster than Frater?

    • @nattydread9193
      @nattydread9193 24 дні тому +5

      @@shevyweston5088 yes and a better starter

    • @shevyweston5088
      @shevyweston5088 24 дні тому +1

      @@nattydread9193 ok. Thank you..👍

  • @nicolemaddix4291
    @nicolemaddix4291 24 дні тому +38

    We Jamaicans love Wallace, he was robbed of his 2008 Olympic silver medal in the 200 meters but made up for it with the bronze in the 2009 World Championships fastest 200 meter ever. A friend of Usain is a friend of ours.😎🏁

    • @NikolajDragutinov
      @NikolajDragutinov 13 днів тому

      Why he was robbed?

    • @nicolemaddix4291
      @nicolemaddix4291 13 днів тому

      The rule says that if you run on the line AND IMPEDE ANOTHER ATHLETE will disqualify you from the race. They disqualified Spearmon and Martina from the race and they were way ahead of everyone else in the race. As a Jamaican, I think they saw the friendship and wasn't supporting it.😎🏁

  • @ob400mH
    @ob400mH 24 дні тому +37

    Noah Lyles just sitting out of camera shot listening in on this convo is awesome.

  • @melissamurray1328
    @melissamurray1328 25 днів тому +66

    Wallace Spearman was the Only male USA athlete Jamaicans really cheered for.. Gay they like, but Spearman could come to Jamaica and we give a real welcome..lol..lmao

    • @michellemalla4365
      @michellemalla4365 25 днів тому +5

      Looved when he vame to party with bolt

    • @user-gw2ol5tx1t
      @user-gw2ol5tx1t 5 днів тому

      Duhh Because he’s light skinned. Y’all wanna look like him

  • @gideonob
    @gideonob 25 днів тому +39

    Noah Lyles is the best thing happening to Track right now… You gotta love his zeal & desire to get involved in every endeavor that promotes the sport

  • @camillecarter6219
    @camillecarter6219 25 днів тому +58

    🇯🇲🇯🇲 loves wallace!

    • @kedeine1
      @kedeine1 25 днів тому +2

      Yup we sure do 😊 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @vikingrolloishot1789
    @vikingrolloishot1789 25 днів тому +104

    Big up spearmon from Jamaica! We always rocked with him.

  • @disadupzmusicentertainment2770
    @disadupzmusicentertainment2770 25 днів тому +39

    Shoutout to Spearmon 🙏🏾 Nuff Respect Bredda from 🇯🇲

  • @susiewhyte9043
    @susiewhyte9043 25 днів тому +36

    🇯🇲 Always love Wallace our favorite US athlete from the Bolt era

  • @lukeallen8443
    @lukeallen8443 25 днів тому +32

    Wallace "I'm not trying to lose my job" Spearmon. Love it. Great guests lately

  • @jnicemint
    @jnicemint 25 днів тому +15

    Wallace and Alyson felix were similar in that they were ‘deceptively fast’. They looked like they were just coasting or cruising but were moving exceptionally fast.

  • @MAXBRAIN39
    @MAXBRAIN39 25 днів тому +25

    Wallace Spearman is by far one of the most gifted sprinters the U.S has ever produced. Wished he had coaches who knew how to push him to be his best self.

  • @kylesmith8588
    @kylesmith8588 25 днів тому +18

    Legend .. I ran in high school with some signed spikes from Wallace.. they never failed me🇧🇸🇧🇸

  • @AllInTheGame01
    @AllInTheGame01 25 днів тому +39

    Love Wallace Spearmon (9.96/19.65/20.10i/31.88i/45.22), would've been an excellent 200/400m sprinter like Allyson Felix & LaShawn Merritt! Kept waiting for him to make that move up :)

  • @mav6232
    @mav6232 27 днів тому +25

    This is the longest wait, I need that Wallace spearmon podcast now! ASAP! Stop playing with my emotions dawg

  • @donwebby9187
    @donwebby9187 25 днів тому +12

    Jamaica 🇯🇲 . We love you Wallace Spearman.

  • @notoriousLEMONs
    @notoriousLEMONs 25 днів тому +33

    Noah in the background just soaking up knowledge 😎

  • @normanfl6592
    @normanfl6592 24 дні тому +9

    Just listening to these American athletes,makes me have more respect for them,regardless of the rivalry between Jamaica and USA.❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @antoniogrant200
    @antoniogrant200 25 днів тому +15

    I love that take from Justin Gatlin about giving back to sport and also Wallace Spearman telling younger athletes that they have resources out there and a cheat code in former athletes for current athletes to reach out! Loved that take man!!!

  • @Naijagal100
    @Naijagal100 12 днів тому +2

    This is the best episode so far!!! Love love Wallace! He speaks the truth! Could we have an episode with Bolt and Wallace? That would be gold!

  • @TheRANNOY
    @TheRANNOY 25 днів тому +33

    I want bolt to be on your podcast because this was fun to listen.

    • @thangsuut3176
      @thangsuut3176 25 днів тому +3

      let it happen gatlin

    • @TheRANNOY
      @TheRANNOY 25 днів тому

      ​@@thangsuut3176it would be good

    • @latoyabaker6302
      @latoyabaker6302 25 днів тому +2

      I don't see Bolt coming on the show. Bolt went on Asafa Powell show because they are friends.

    • @Scalykams
      @Scalykams 25 днів тому +2

      Let it happen

    • @tannycurry211
      @tannycurry211 23 дні тому +3

      Bolt will come on the show 😊

  • @MrTwinFraser
    @MrTwinFraser 25 днів тому +19

    Wallace has always been one of my favourite athletes. Absolute legend

  • @oshane6923
    @oshane6923 25 днів тому +22

    It's Noah Lyles. Send my shirt Rodney

  • @Giortz3478
    @Giortz3478 24 дні тому +9

    20:11 Noah Lyles in the building🔥

  • @FrankieHyman
    @FrankieHyman 25 днів тому +11

    One Love from JA You're one of the greats. The competition between you & Bolt is legendary.

  • @ThaSpeedsterZ
    @ThaSpeedsterZ 23 дні тому +12

    That's NOAH in the background. GIMME MA SHIRT!! lol

  • @newyork2714
    @newyork2714 25 днів тому +6

    Yes, Bolt and Wallace had a chemistry on the track and off the track 😂😂

  • @jermainemiller6750
    @jermainemiller6750 24 дні тому +10

    From Jamaica nuff respect guys.

  • @sapphirelittle1078
    @sapphirelittle1078 25 днів тому +12

    This Bahamas World Relays meet is that gift that keeps on giving. Great interview and the voice is Noah Lyles.

  • @ctj2534
    @ctj2534 25 днів тому +6

    Wallace Wallace, Big up u Bombo claaat self!!Jamaican sey suh.

  • @margaretwaugh2273
    @margaretwaugh2273 24 дні тому +6

    Please guys,we have to get Bolt to give us some more drama.I'm loving these podcasts.

  • @RhensShorts
    @RhensShorts 24 дні тому +6

    Jamaica 🇯🇲 loves you Spearmon 🫶🏽

  • @kamarsmellie2832
    @kamarsmellie2832 25 днів тому +5

    Gatlin keep on doing your thing you aren’t just a sprinter but your a fan of the sport keep on speaking your truth much love from 🇯🇲

  • @mawkish66
    @mawkish66 25 днів тому +8

    This platform was much needed; these giving flowers to all time greats, lack of acknowledging the greats, behind the scenes competitive nature beyond track was as rumored.
    Justin; I had the pleasure of meeting you and your beautiful family this year (2004).
    This episode proved every single word I expressed to you and why Track and Field needed to see more of you.
    Wallace; truly left some even great performances out there.
    I live T&F everyday; you gentlemen are so correct in the revealing side of business. There is a lot of wisdom not being passed down; not just to the elite; but to the many who embrace athletics.
    I often see great former T&F Athletes who are not getting their flowers, I quietly tell them how their greatness has touch me and the thousands of athletes and their parents.
    We need the current T&F speaking heads (Alto/Sanya) be less technical and more communication driven for the average fan with their platform.
    Just like was stated midway in this episode: many of greats spent most of their childhood and early part of their adulthood in track. They should be given the platform (retirement, USATF conferences) to give an account and promote track way more than what is given.
    This was truly GREATNESS and a great start in improving T&F positive platform.
    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
    Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!!!

  • @jusprimetime
    @jusprimetime 25 днів тому +8

    This is one of y’all’s best interviews

  • @wiltonmcdonald2399
    @wiltonmcdonald2399 25 днів тому +6

    I have a lot of Respect for Justin (The GUN) Gatlin because he is opening up about the world of Athletics and his Competitors. I do have a question mark about Two Athletes and the records they set and their Honesty Flo Jo and Carl Lewis!

  • @StretchJuices
    @StretchJuices 25 днів тому +5

    nuff respect to you guys....Ready Set Go is as Americans say 'the bomb'. I really enjoy watching your podcasts. Wallace Spearman is a real legend even if he doesn't think he is, and Justin Gatlin, you the man. This is a Jamaican living in England. Keep up the good work

  • @rosewhite9468
    @rosewhite9468 25 днів тому +5

    The Olympics should have an oldies but goodies race. That would be lovely😂😂😂😂

  • @compinvestorsllc8899
    @compinvestorsllc8899 24 дні тому +4

    Xavier Carter is a Florida High school legend

  • @phlip9037
    @phlip9037 25 днів тому +4

    I was going to school at the UofA in Fayetteville at the time Wallace was showing out in 05. It was definitely something to behold watching him and Tyson run. WPS! Excellent interview, excellent podcast fellas!

  • @FollowTheLight-
    @FollowTheLight- 25 днів тому +5

    A Better Help sponsorship? Yeah this pod is outta here! 🔥📈📈

  • @Thermolizer
    @Thermolizer 24 дні тому +2

    Growing up Wallace was my favourite athlete! I used to watch the race where he leaves Bolt in the dust on repeat. I had the rows and Saucony's thinking it would help me unlock my lightskin sprinting potential 🤣 It's great to hear you guys reflect on your great careers and give us the behind the scenes of those iconic races I've watched thousands of times

  • @ecrondt
    @ecrondt 24 дні тому

    Loved every minute of this interview. The insight from Wallace and his back stories tying Justin, Tyson, Usain are gems.

  • @IslandIntellectual876
    @IslandIntellectual876 24 дні тому +3

    This Podcast is getting better and better! Lovely episode

  • @banksbanks2173
    @banksbanks2173 25 днів тому +4

    Noah Lyles spoke about how athletes are treated in the USA and Wallace make the same point. Jamaican athletes are treated better and after retirement they are still remembered

  • @Lindasdaughterdonna
    @Lindasdaughterdonna 25 днів тому +2

    Solid interview. ❤. Much respect to all you young men.

  • @Adam4954-
    @Adam4954- 24 дні тому +2

    Great episode! So thankful for this podcast!

  • @mikecowan-tu6up
    @mikecowan-tu6up 27 днів тому +11

    Let’s go Wallace

  • @simcity8367
    @simcity8367 25 днів тому +1

    Ready Set Goooooo!! That's a tag line man. Love the work you guys are doing. Big fan! Glad to see therapy being promoted especially by track role models.

  • @andrewfrzr
    @andrewfrzr 25 днів тому +2

    Wallace Spearmon and Justin Gatlin! My two favorite American sprinters. Nice episode guys.

  • @bmrobz
    @bmrobz 25 днів тому +3

    Loved this interview... Great work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @shaunmccallum5065
    @shaunmccallum5065 2 дні тому

    Nuff respect you Gatlin and his padcast from 🇯🇲 , real G and true competitor!

  • @rosewhite9468
    @rosewhite9468 25 днів тому +4

    One thing Bolt and Asafa kept you all sweating. Hope this Olympics be just as entertaining.

  • @t-froartist1465
    @t-froartist1465 25 днів тому +1

    The best podcast yet !!
    Big up Wallace for this insight and gossip 👊🏽👊🏽

  • @lifesgoodalways4983
    @lifesgoodalways4983 23 дні тому

    Love this episode. Thanks for remembering athletics great. Well done Justin. Keep up the good work!

  • @debs5785
    @debs5785 25 днів тому +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed this❤

  • @bill2will
    @bill2will 18 днів тому

    Amazing how a podcast can make you look at these athletes with a whole new perspective. I’m a fan of these two now more that I ever was 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @tyronbarrington6603
    @tyronbarrington6603 14 днів тому +1

    Loved this interview. Great job.

  • @yoladee
    @yoladee 25 днів тому

    Thanks. This is appreciated.

  • @fffilm
    @fffilm 4 дні тому

    Glad I found this channel, never knew track and field had these type of great stories and the knowledge they drop about track and field athletes.

  • @benedict1593
    @benedict1593 23 дні тому

    Amazing podcast!!! Was extremly cool to listen to the old and new stories!

  • @k.o6157
    @k.o6157 24 дні тому +2

    These fellas managed to cure my sadness today....😂😂thank you...RsG❤

  • @thebeastsb99
    @thebeastsb99 23 дні тому

    Justin and Rodney your podcasts are incredible 💪 keep the good work bros

  • @XC20248
    @XC20248 25 днів тому

    Best episode so far!

  • @williespruill3469
    @williespruill3469 24 дні тому +2

    ❤Thank you Waĺlace for talking to me in Atl a couple of yeare ago and inspiring me!

  • @newyork2714
    @newyork2714 25 днів тому +3

    Wallace, you're right here, Karan Stewart mentioned this, the team can line out the 4x100 Team better than the Coaches. 😂❤

  • @kscmx
    @kscmx 24 дні тому +2

    He’s a funny guy, we need him back 😆

  • @bijanbayne3259
    @bijanbayne3259 23 дні тому +2

    Gems. Brooks Johnson was our prep school coach and athletic director. Legends trained on our track

  • @jojo_akay
    @jojo_akay 23 дні тому

    I love this episode…my favorite so far

  • @gmanx109
    @gmanx109 21 день тому +1

    Great interview. Always rooted for Spearmon when he was running. Loved his style of taking it easy round the bend then destroying the field down the stretch 😂

  • @nellhenry5699
    @nellhenry5699 5 днів тому

    Yall need to get bolt on this. Want to hear what was going through his mind. That would be a legendary podcast. 🇯🇲

  • @redkhamelejoon1599
    @redkhamelejoon1599 12 днів тому

    Legendary episode killing it guys keep pushing

  • @trefrancis4029
    @trefrancis4029 25 днів тому +5

    greatttttttt interview

  • @chrisanders1036
    @chrisanders1036 25 днів тому

    This was a great presentation. Enjoyed this

  • @charmainewalker8627
    @charmainewalker8627 24 дні тому

    I always loved him. I love he and bolts friendship ❤

  • @Haitian_speed
    @Haitian_speed 25 днів тому +4

    I’m sad yall ain’t bring up Walter Dix yet. He needs to be interviewed pronto!!!

  • @josephroach
    @josephroach 23 дні тому

    I enjoyed this entire episode! 🔥♥️🇯🇲

  • @susiea3097
    @susiea3097 25 днів тому +1

    Those days of track and field were so exciting and glamorous with Usain Justin Asafa Tyson etc still watch those races. Hopefully these Olympics will spark our interest in track again. Ps Loved Justin’s pod with Asafa a few weeks ago. Hello from Australia

  • @oscargenius28
    @oscargenius28 24 дні тому

    Big up inno Gatlin, Maximum respect to you and the crew yea mon.

  • @sergio1133754
    @sergio1133754 19 днів тому

    My favorite show yet, Wallace was my favorite American sprinter back then

  • @mikesy2011
    @mikesy2011 25 днів тому

    Such a great podcast !

  • @jamesrobertsiv
    @jamesrobertsiv 25 днів тому

    Such a good episode!

  • @joyethbent9287
    @joyethbent9287 25 днів тому +4

    One of my favorite sprinter spearman 😊

  • @djumpfarda
    @djumpfarda 20 днів тому +2

    Corn row spearmon was a monster

  • @josephdurhamjr.8798
    @josephdurhamjr.8798 8 днів тому

    This was great!!

  • @IRIenzed
    @IRIenzed 7 годин тому

    This is my first time coming across your podcast. Watching from Australia, loved every second of this little insight into the athletic runners from USA. I remember watching the races on cable tv. Appreciate this episode. Yous have a new subscriber cheers

  • @colinmakani3632
    @colinmakani3632 21 день тому

    Bloody loved it!! More more..

  • @maudbrown7230
    @maudbrown7230 7 днів тому

    New subscriber but definitely not new to Track and Field. I’ve been looking for a track podcast and this is the best place to start

  • @madp5113
    @madp5113 24 дні тому +3

    Best track podcast .. watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @sherebrown2823
    @sherebrown2823 24 дні тому +2

    That's my boy!!!!! SPEARMAN!!!!!!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @maradiamond2148
    @maradiamond2148 3 дні тому

    This is my most favorite episode.. Spearman is a really kool guy 😊

  • @rodneywatson8129
    @rodneywatson8129 22 дні тому +1

    Salute to the Arkansas connection Wallace Spearman and Coach J McD❤

  • @jamekya4entertain
    @jamekya4entertain 25 днів тому +2

    Big up Justin Gatlin!

  • @DwaineMessado
    @DwaineMessado 25 днів тому +1

    Wallace is one of them goat. I say that as a jamaican.. big up

  • @arianathomas2844
    @arianathomas2844 14 днів тому

    Love all you guys such a nice podcast Wallace is funny

  • @andrewthorpe6680
    @andrewthorpe6680 25 днів тому +1

    Top G Wallace spearman.
    Respect from the Rasta man them, one Jamaica 🔊🔊🔊

  • @Jesuslovechild1
    @Jesuslovechild1 25 днів тому +6

    Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹 🎉

    • @ADiaz-sf5bl
      @ADiaz-sf5bl 25 днів тому +2

      We do enjoy the convos... Interviewing Ato would be great