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😂.
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.
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
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.
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
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.😎🏁
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.😎🏁
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!!!
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.
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 :)
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!!!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
Thank you for this podcast. I'm a track head so hearing these stories is so dope. Looking forward to seeing future guests. Hopefully all the legends and unsung heroes of the sport.
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.
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 😂
I've laughed laughed laughed. I'm di. All the way from uganda. You guys are giving us everything business and entertainment on track."Tysons greatest gift"...😅 This closes a significant gap in commentary and creates a whoooolllleee new entertainment perspective. The jokes are lit. Ive loved every convo with all your guests. Thank you team. bring us bolt for the season finale...😅😅😅😅😅😅
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
Let’s get d legendary Maurice green and Micheal Johnson on, yeah man lots of athletes from the 90’ I believe their story needs to be heard. Excellent job Gatlin and company nuff respect big up uself spearman
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😂.
You hit the nail on the head with this one haha
I had no idea Wallace Spearmon was so gregarious and fun!! What a great storyteller!!!
Big up spearmon from Jamaica! We always rocked with him.
Spearman is like so many Black Americans that were ultra talented, never took their craft seriously but were still able to compete at a top level
My view of Justin has completely changed since I watched this podcast. Just goes to show everyone deserves a 2nd chance.
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.
Same. I was never a JGat fan when he was running, but after watching these vids I’m a big JGat fan!
Noah Lyles just sitting out of camera shot listening in on this convo is awesome.
Oh, he's there?
Was that who spoke?
Shoutout to Spearmon 🙏🏾 Nuff Respect Bredda from 🇯🇲
🇯🇲🇯🇲 loves wallace!
Yup we sure do 😊 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I’m a 75 year track enthusiast. This episode is the best. My grandson is 10 and runs 100 & 200 we watch your show together
Back then, Wallace was the only US team member Jamaican love😂😂
True 😂❤. We really love Spearmon. We felt his vibe
Ikr 🤣🤣
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
Facts
@@vengance27 for real real,
🇯🇲 Always love Wallace our favorite US athlete from the Bolt era
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.
@@jnicemint It's called *gliding*. Glide like a 747 - Earth Wind and Fire.
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
Looved when he vame to party with bolt
Duhh Because he’s light skinned. Y’all wanna look like him
Wallace "I'm not trying to lose my job" Spearmon. Love it. Great guests lately
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.😎🏁
Why he was robbed?
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.😎🏁
Legend .. I ran in high school with some signed spikes from Wallace.. they never failed me🇧🇸🇧🇸
THAT IS OBVIOUSLY NOAH LYLES' VOICE 20:30
That lineup up against Nester Carter ,Asafa Powell ,Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt ..Now that’s a RACE !!!
Ya that would have been incredible!
Was Nester faster than Frater?
@@shevyweston5088 yes and a better starter
@@nattydread9193 ok. Thank you..👍
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!!!
Yeah that was my favorite part
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.
Jamaica 🇯🇲 . We love you Wallace Spearman.
Jamaica 🇯🇲 loves you Spearmon 🫶🏽
Wallace has always been one of my favourite athletes. Absolute legend
Noah in the background just soaking up knowledge 😎
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
Yes, bwoy full of zeal……🎉🎉🎉
That's NOAH in the background. GIMME MA SHIRT!! lol
This is the longest wait, I need that Wallace spearmon podcast now! ASAP! Stop playing with my emotions dawg
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 :)
No, he's complete he should have went down to the 100m
Yes, Bolt and Wallace had a chemistry on the track and off the track 😂😂
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!
Mic Drop
One Love from JA You're one of the greats. The competition between you & Bolt is legendary.
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.
This Bahamas World Relays meet is that gift that keeps on giving. Great interview and the voice is Noah Lyles.
I want bolt to be on your podcast because this was fun to listen.
@thangsuut3176it would be good
I don't see Bolt coming on the show. Bolt went on Asafa Powell show because they are friends.
Let it happen
Bolt will come on the show 😊
I think it’ll happen things take time remember this is a new show too. I think a lot of Jamaicans would love to see it
From Jamaica nuff respect guys.
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!!!
The Olympics should have an oldies but goodies race. That would be lovely😂😂😂😂
Oooooh snap!
Just listening to these American athletes,makes me have more respect for them,regardless of the rivalry between Jamaica and USA.❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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
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 🇯🇲
20:11 Noah Lyles in the building🔥
This is one of y’all’s best interviews
Please guys,we have to get Bolt to give us some more drama.I'm loving these podcasts.
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!
Wallace Wallace, Big up u Bombo claaat self!!Jamaican sey suh.
Proud to have worked with Wallace and Justin for my UK sports brand MAMBA. Top elite guys who are so supportive. Great video insight to their lifes!
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!
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
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
It's Noah Lyles. Send my shirt Rodney
Let’s go Wallace
Nuff respect you Gatlin and his padcast from 🇯🇲 , real G and true competitor!
Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹 🎉
We do enjoy the convos... Interviewing Ato would be great
This Podcast is getting better and better! Lovely episode
This episode is my fave!!!! I love me some Wallace! Jamaica loves Wallace..he needs to revisit the rock #jamaica soon!!
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
Wallace Spearmon and Justin Gatlin! My two favorite American sprinters. Nice episode guys.
Legendary pod 🙌 👏🏿 thanks guys for sharing 💯
This is my most favorite episode.. Spearman is a really kool guy 😊
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 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Gems. Brooks Johnson was our prep school coach and athletic director. Legends trained on our track
I love the way they are speaking in track language. Things like top end, wind direction, 19.5. Lovely 🎉🎉
Best track podcast .. watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲
Yall need to get bolt on this. Want to hear what was going through his mind. That would be a legendary podcast. 🇯🇲
Amazing podcast!!! Was extremly cool to listen to the old and new stories!
This man got be my favorite one love the stories from Wallace.❤
Solid interview. ❤. Much respect to all you young men.
A Better Help sponsorship? Yeah this pod is outta here! 🔥📈📈
Amazing stuff. This is a great platform for us to know the athletes outside the track. 🎉
One of my favorite sprinter spearman 😊
Great episode! So thankful for this podcast!
Big up inno Gatlin, Maximum respect to you and the crew yea mon.
Thank you for this podcast. I'm a track head so hearing these stories is so dope. Looking forward to seeing future guests. Hopefully all the legends and unsung heroes of the sport.
Top G Wallace spearman.
Respect from the Rasta man them, one Jamaica 🔊🔊🔊
Loved this interview... Great work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Never new Gat before this, so glad you have your own platform.
Great philosophy brother, blessings to you and coach🙏🏾
Xavier Carter is a Florida High school legend
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.
He’s a funny guy, we need him back 😆
❤Thank you Waĺlace for talking to me in Atl a couple of yeare ago and inspiring me!
These fellas managed to cure my sadness today....😂😂thank you...RsG❤
This is the best episode ever
Loved every minute of this interview. The insight from Wallace and his back stories tying Justin, Tyson, Usain are gems.
Salute to the Arkansas connection Wallace Spearman and Coach J McD❤
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 😂
Much love anx respect to Wallace spearman he and Tyson Gay are two of the humblest U S athletes ever, days y jamaicans rate yu.
What American athletes money or fame is tied to whether Jamaicans like you? I’ll wait???????
Justin and Rodney your podcasts are incredible 💪 keep the good work bros
That's my boy!!!!! SPEARMAN!!!!!!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
My favorite show yet, Wallace was my favorite American sprinter back then
Thoroughly enjoyed this❤
Wallace, you're right here, Karan Stewart mentioned this, the team can line out the 4x100 Team better than the Coaches. 😂❤
The best podcast yet !!
Big up Wallace for this insight and gossip 👊🏽👊🏽
I always loved him. I love he and bolts friendship ❤
I've laughed laughed laughed. I'm di. All the way from uganda. You guys are giving us everything business and entertainment on track."Tysons greatest gift"...😅 This closes a significant gap in commentary and creates a whoooolllleee new entertainment perspective. The jokes are lit. Ive loved every convo with all your guests. Thank you team. bring us bolt for the season finale...😅😅😅😅😅😅
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
Let’s get d legendary Maurice green and Micheal Johnson on, yeah man lots of athletes from the 90’ I believe their story needs to be heard. Excellent job Gatlin and company nuff respect big up uself spearman
greatttttttt interview
I’m sad yall ain’t bring up Walter Dix yet. He needs to be interviewed pronto!!!
Love this episode. Thanks for remembering athletics great. Well done Justin. Keep up the good work!
Big up Justin Gatlin!
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
Loved the episode. I wonder if we’ll get to see any 800m runners on. OGs & new.