Name: Spectrum
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-12-23
Rating: 2.5

Overview

Spectrum is a unique, in-depth documentary series highlighting today’s professional Supercross and motocross athletes in a fashion never before seen within the sport. Featuring athletes such as Andrew Short, who is on his 15th year as a professional, to newcomers trying to make a name for themselves such as Luke Renzland; Spectrum dives deep into the psyche of the these athletes, all of whom are at different intersections of their careers. Showing viewers the different layers of such a demanding and, sometimes life-threatening sport.

Seasons

Season 1

8 Episodes

2014

E01

This is Home

12/23/2014

This Is Home, gives you, the viewer, an in-depth perspective of 15-year professional Supercross and motocross racer, Andrew Short, and his family. A colorado native, Andrew, and his wife, Jacki, moved to Smithville, TX in 2005. Throughout much of Andrew's professional career, he has lived under the shadows of being so close to winning races and championships, yet, from an outsiders perspective, he simply doesn't have the mental capabilities to execute and reach his goal of the top step of the podium.

E02

The Unknown

4/29/2015

episode II, The Unknown, features CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha's, Luke Renzland, as he negotiates his 250 East Coast rookie Supercross season. In episode II, we join Renzland at his infamous Dreamland property in Live Oak, FL as he prepares for his first-ever Daytona Supercross experience. Renzland and his family not only give us complete access to document his prep and share insight into his unique and somewhat head-scratching journey to the professional ranks, but also grants our cameras complete access to the Daytona Supercross! From daytime qualifying all the way to the main event, Renzland allows us to document the highs and lows of race day at the infamous Daytona International Speedway.

E03

Phoenix Rising

6/9/2015

For those familiar with the traditional route to becoming a professional Supercross and motocross athlete, you are familiar with the same old narrative. Drop out of school, chase the amateur circuit, win the biggest amateur national in the world, Loretta Lynn's, get a factory ride, make money (hopefully), avoid injury, and retire. While that seems to be the norm in this sport, factory Honda's, Cole Seely, didn't quite follow that path.

E04

Monocyte

7/1/2015

The amateur motocross racing scene is just as, if not more cruel and unforgiving then professional Supercross and motocross racing. Fighting for "factory" amateur rides such as Team Green Kawasaki and the KTM Orange Brigade is only achievable via your success at the most prestigious amateur motocross national in the world... The Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championship in Hurricane Mills, TN. However, what if you never had good results to warrant the attention of these rides? Or, what if you have had the results but have still been overlooked?

E05

Perception

9/1/2015

“I have a pay check. It’s a consistent 30-year deal that I can retire on. I have a 401k, a truck, gas card, company cards… I mean, it’s a killer job. What did I ever get in racing?” says Sean Collier, the star in episode five of SPECTRUM entitled, Perception. A now retired Supercross and motocross racer, Collier, who was a highly touted amateur sensation in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has a steady job, a family with two children and a true passion for riding his dirt bike… For fun! In episode V, Sean opens up in grave detail about his personal struggles racing in the amateur motocross scene as well as his issues to find success in the professional ranks. From discussing a fist fight with his own father, watching his friends get abused by their own parents, to riding for factory teams and being dropped because of “asinine injury clauses,” Collier gives us a truly no-holds-barred look into what many truly do experience when chasing the dream of a professional dirt bike racer, but rather not talk about on camera.

E06

Inertia

11/1/2015

In the racing world, we tend to assume that winning a championship changes everything... Fame, money, big houses, extravagant cars, etc. While, to an extent, this may be the case, it does not guarantee your future will now be free of issues. The title, "champion" does not make you immune to a single thing. At the end of the day, you are still a human being like the everybody else.

E07

Transcendent

12/26/2015

Episode VII of The Spectrum Series introduces you to 2013 250 East Coast Supercross champion and current factory Monster Energy/Kawasaki's, Wil Hahn. Hahn, a native of Kansas, has experienced one of the most turbulent and trailing careers of anybody currently racing professional Supercross and motocross. Despite multiple wins and a championship in 2013, Wil's career has been plagued with injuries. And, not just minor injuries... A fractured skull, a broken back, and several serious concussions, just to name a few.

E08

Destination Unknown

12/26/2015

The season finale of The Spectrum Series has finally arrived and, we saved the best for the last. Episode VIII, Destination Unknown, features former factory rider, privateer, and father, Kyle Partridge. Joining Partridge is amateur racer and now soon-to-be-professional, Zac Commans.

Season 2

8 Episodes

2016

E01

Alternate Route

7/4/2016

Episode one of The Spectrum Series picks up right where it left off in season one. Opening season two is former 250 West Coast Supercross champion, MX of Nations champion, and long time factory rider, Jake Weimer. Weimer puts it all on the table and opens up for the first time ever about his time at factory Kawasaki, giving viewers a true look at what he endured while being teammates to multi-time Supercross champion, Ryan Villopoto and the struggles he faced for four, long years. Meanwhile, joining Weimer in this season premiere episode is 16-year-old Michael Mosiman. Mosiman is currently racing the A class and looking to transition from the amateur ranks and into the professional ranks within the next year and a half. However, prior to doing so, he gives us insight into his heart, determination, and how he takes things to the "extreme" in order to better himself everyday. Season II, episode one gives viewers a unique contrast between a veteran racer who is currently in the later stages of his professional career, and then the racer in Michael Mosiman is anxiously awaiting to make the jump into the professional ranks and make a name for himself just as Jake Weimer has over the last 10-years.

E02

In Our Sights

7/18/2016

Episode II of The Spectrum Series takes us right into the weekly grind of former factory GEICO Honda rider, Matt Bsiceglia, as he works to find his speed and consistency on a newly formed privateer team during the 2016 Supercross season. Meanwhile, amateur minicycle rider, Talon Hawkins, shows us first hand the heart of the amateur motocross racing scene by allowing us to document his journey at the Loretta Lynn's Regional Qualifier as he attempts to qualify for the biggest amateur national in the world. Winning Loretta Lynn's is the pinnacle of amateur motocross racing. And, nobody knows this better then Matt Bisceglia, who has won multiple championships at The Ranch, one of which earned him his factory GEICO Honda ride for the 2014 and 2015 racing seasons. However, winning the most prestigious amateur national in the world doesn't always mean your professional career will continue to ride the wave of success from the amateur ranks. Bisceglia goes in-depth to talk about his ups and downs since turing pro, losing his factory ride, riding for a privateer team while fighting through injury and more. While Bisceglia has won multiple championships at The Ranch, 12-year-old Talon Hawkins has, by design, never competed at Loretta Lynn's. Talon and his patrons allow our cameras access to document their journey to qualify for a second class at a Loretta Lynn's regional, as well as discuss how motocross is not everything, and the importance of keeping Talon in public school while keeping their eyes humbly set on the ideas of turning pro one day.

E03

Reality

7/25/2016

In episode III of The Spectrum Series, we dive deep into the world of two-time Endurocross champion and factory Red Bull/KTM rider, Cody Webb, who opens up about his personal struggles with his family and how he's overcome and figured out how to balance a sometimes rocky relationship. Joining Webb, is privateer racer, Vann Martin. In 2011, Vann won the an amateur championship at the biggest amateur national in the world, Loretta Lynn's. Come 2012, Vann has a top prospect in the pro-am class and, if he won a title in 2012 at The Ranch, he would land himself a ride in the professional ranks. However, as is often the case, not everything works out exactly how we would like it to. Both Webb and Martin go into the intimate details of their struggles on and off the track to bring our viewers a new perspective on the passion for riding dirt bikes and why it is worth facing reality head-on with the heartache, injuries, and financial struggles of such a physically demanding sport.

E04

Let It Be

8/8/2016

Featuring current Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha factory pilot, Alex Martin, and freestyle motocross athlete, Garrett Ahlf, episode IV of The Spectrum Series transcends all action sports, championships, gold medals, paychecks; the list could on and on. Garret Ahlf opens up for the first time ever on camera about his father, who committed suicide in 2014, and how that not only effected him mentally and emotionally, but the struggles of walking into work at the family business every day. Joining Ahlf, Alex Martin goes in-depth about his unique career as a professional racer and, after seven years as a privateer, 2016 (his eighth year as a professional) marks his first year as a full fledged factory rider. A-Mart opens up about the feelings of doubt and thinking of walking away from the sport, his worst year in 2013 with major team issues, and so much more. Episode IV hopes to open up eyes to those struggling in not only their career, but also the battle with depression and suicidal thoughts and the implications of letting your depression get the best of you. As we said in episode one of season II, you may not recogizne names such as Garrett Ahlf, but after today, you will remember him and see that he is no different then you or I.

E05

Leave It All Behind

9/6/2016

Tyler Bowers... As a race fan, what do you truly know about Tyler Bowers? You know that he is a four-time Arenacross champion. You know that he married a Monster Energy promotional model. You know that he rode for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. You know that you probably do not like him because of his aggressive riding. Basically, you only know the things the mainstream motocross media is showing and telling you. Episode V, Leave It All Behind, goes far beyond what you see in the mainstream MX media and shows you a truly open, honest, and vulnerable look at Tyler and Bradi's life. For the first time in their lives, speaking publicly about family betrayal and so much more. Many have strong, negative options of Bowers. But, until now, that's purely because they know nothing of his personal battles. Before judging a book by its cover, take some time to remember we are all the same, all facing our own unique personal battles... Get to know the contents of the book before you pass judgement on something you know nothing about. Leave It All Behind hopes to shed light on all the misconceptions of Bowers and let you in on the contents of this unique book.

E06

The Driven

9/15/2016

Episode VI of The Spectrum Series brings you two young men that have spent the 2016 season building a name for themselves, while still remaining somewhat mysterious to many fans within the sport. Their stories overlooked, yet after the 2016 season, both Colt Nichols & Mitchell Oldenberg earned their first full factory contracts for the 2017 racing season. Both Nichols and Oldenberg didn't have the biggest and brightest amateur careers, and their first couple of years in the professional ranks weren't anything that many took note of. However, through hard work, dedication, and a certain drive, both of these young men have now reach the goal of a factory ride, however, now, for both riders, they want to win to prove their value to an often fickle industry that can easily dispose of them without hesitation: these are The Driven....

E07

Souls Unburdened

10/11/2016

Andrew Jackson... Is this a name you remember? Probably not. Jimmy Decotis? What do you know of him? Probably very little. Episode seven of The Spectrum Series dives into the forgotten name of Andrew Jackson his, what same in this niche industry, would call a failure. Meanwhile, Jimmy Decotis opens up for the first time about his financial struggles of being a factory supported rider while not earning a salary, his European struggles, and the night he almost lost his best friend. Dirt bikes may currently dominate Jimmy's life, and may have dominated Andrew's life, but both understand there is far more to life then racing a dirt bike and, until you can understand that, will your souls truly be free?

E08

Souls Purpose

10/25/2016

Christian Craig... Today, many fans know Christian for his racing and his beautiful family (his wife Paige and their son Jagger). They know that Christian races for the factory GEICO Honda team and lives in Southern California. However, aside from the hardcore, fanatical fans and industry insiders, many watching Christian race through their television screen on Saturday night do not know his history. In the season finale of The Spectrum Series, Christian opens up about his early years, his father's addiction to drugs, the separation from his birth parents, walking away from racing all together, and more. Christian is a fan favorite on the weekends, but we hope, after the next 36-minutes, that you will be cheering for Christian and his family for other reasons besides his skill on a dirt bike. This is, Souls Purpose ft Christian Craig...

Spectrum(2014–)

Overview

Seasons

Season 1

This is Home

The Unknown

Phoenix Rising

Monocyte

Perception

Inertia

Transcendent

Destination Unknown

Season 2

Alternate Route

In Our Sights

Reality

Let It Be

Leave It All Behind

The Driven

Souls Unburdened

Souls Purpose

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Season 1

This is Home

The Unknown

Phoenix Rising

Monocyte

Perception

Inertia

Transcendent

Destination Unknown

Where to Watch

Rent

Buy

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Season 2

Alternate Route

In Our Sights

Reality

Let It Be

Leave It All Behind

The Driven

Souls Unburdened

Souls Purpose