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Episode 126 - Darren Meenan Part 2 from 2022-01-23T23:39:56
Here you go, Part 2 of the Darren Meenan interview with The BMX In Our Blood (@thebmxinourblood)! A lot of conversation about Darren's business, The 7 Line and motocross racing. Darren is absolutel...
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Episode 126 - Darren Meenan Part 1 from 2022-01-17T01:23:08
If you don't know Darren Meenan you will know him well after this 2 part episode. Darren is one of those types of people that when thrown a challenge or taking one on by his own drive, he works at ...
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Episode 125 - DWA 4130 from 2021-10-19T02:27:49
Josh Guyer of DWA4130 is one modest dude! Josh and I were able to meet up at the recent Oakwoods Chili Jam in Massachusetts last Saturday. It is a pretty relaxed conversation with a guy that is jug...
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Episode 124 - 2021 TRA Race from 2021-09-21T00:17:58
The TRA BMX race never disappoints! So many people that I would have loved to record but as a huge fan of BMX I had a hard time stopping watching! I was still able to grab some great conversations ...
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EP 123 - Olympian Payton Ridenour from 2021-08-31T00:52:38
EP 123 - Olympian Payton Ridenour by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode 122 - Mike Aitken from 2021-08-04T04:45:22
What a great couple days with the Road2Recovery Jam on July 25th and the opportunity to record Mike Aitken for #thebmxinourblood I'm pretty sure either of us could have fallen asleep at any given m...
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Episode 121 - Shannon Gillette Of USABMX from 2021-06-14T01:42:53
Episode #121 - Shannon Gillette, what an interesting conversation with a guy that clearly knows his way around the United States because of his childhood as a military brat and BMX. If I remember c...
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Bonus EP - Bobby Iovinella Dedication - Tri City's 40th Anniversary from 2021-06-11T22:27:21
Bonus EP - Bobby Iovinella Dedication - Tri City's 40th Anniversary by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode 120 - Christian Arehart from 2021-06-01T02:02:47
Have you ever meet someone that gives you a renewed faith in humanity? Christian Arehart is one of the rewards of patience. I'm not saying I was heading toward quitting the podcast but it is a chal...
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Episode 119 - USABMX Freestyle Stop #2 Woodward from 2021-05-26T02:53:24
The Woodward East stop of the USABMX Freestyle series was amazing! Aside from Woodward being the best BMX playground in the world they had the perfect setup for the contest. All the way from lodgin...
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Episode 118 - R2R Jam With Rich Vatalaro from 2021-04-28T22:46:40
This episode has a couple things going on. Most importantly I was able to interview Rich Vatalaro, one of the most dedicated volunteers I have had the fortune to work with at the annual fundraisers...
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Episode #117 - Kevin Robinson Jr. from 2021-03-16T01:33:08
I first met Kevin Robinson Jr. at the Find Your Fight Jam in 2018. The night before that jam Kevin and I were working on a Hoffman bike that Mat Hoffman had sent Kevin to start riding a level up on...
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Episde #116 - Justin Loffredo - Long Island Legend from 2021-03-09T23:27:12
Just In Time Justin Loffredo! There is so much that makes up Justin's incredible life experiences and so many that I wasn't aware of! If there is one message that I hear the most often prior to sit...
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Episode 115 - Dave "Whitey" Williams from 2021-02-20T01:52:04
Episode 115 - Dave "Whitey" Williams by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode 114 - John Badessa Fit2besick from 2021-01-19T02:23:54
Another step out of the box for The BMX In Our Blood, an interview with John Badessa based on his book, Fit2besick. John is a former BMX racer and World Champion from Rhode Island that had the mind...
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Episode 113 - Chris Childs from 2021-01-13T00:34:02
It hasn't always been this way but I'm a bit less hesitant with podcast interviews with people I don't know much about. Thankfully people like Chris Childs are out there because he exceeded all of ...
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HOF Induction Surprise - Roger Plaskett from 2020-12-13T01:51:18
Words can't describe the emotions felt by everyone involved in making this happen starting with Jenn Lyman of Foothills BMX. This was quite possibly the most moving experience I have had outside of...
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Episode 111 - Jane McCarthy RN from 2020-11-24T03:03:36
Most of what I do in life are spontaneous yet thoughtful moves, this interview with Jane is one of them. I first zoned in on Jane McCarthy's work as an RN during the pandemic when I read a few of h...
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Episode 110 - Roger Plaskett from 2020-10-30T02:57:39
This was and is a tough one for all to say the least. Roger Plaskett has been an absolute on going legend in Connecticut BMX. His on the track leadership as well as his amazing NBL National announc...
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Episode 109 - Ekim King from 2020-10-19T04:48:29
Everything you have heard about Ekim King, it's true. He is one crazy dude with more talent and passion than most any two of us combined. There isn't much more I can say aside from what you are abo...
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Episode 108 - Women's Weekend 2020 from 2020-10-12T01:21:58
Women's Weekend, a gathering of women from all over the USA and Canada that love BMX trail riding. I love covering this event because of the super positive vibe that goes on there each year. The ve...
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Episode 107 - Payton Ridenour from 2020-09-29T00:27:40
I don't get too nervous for podcasts interviews as often as I used to in the beginning but Payton Ridenour brought that out of me through being such a well spoken 18 year old with just so many acco...
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Episode #106 - Rad Chicks Society from 2020-08-12T02:32:53
Rad Chicks Society, possibly the most important movement going on right now for women looking to challenge themselves with an action sport. The leader of this monumental passion project is none oth...
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Episode 105 - Tim Strelecki Part 2 from 2020-07-11T00:10:47
Part 2 of the Tim Strelecki podcast! I hope you have listened to Part 1 before Part 2 but there is really no wrong direction when listening to Tim Strelecki talk! This entire podcast is amazing but...
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Episode 104 - Tim Strelecki Part 1 from 2020-07-03T02:08:53
Part 1 of possibly the most amazing subject I have had the opportunity to interview for #thebmxinourblood This is only Part 1 and I'm so grateful that this happened. I lost count of the National an...
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Episode 103 - Shawn Diprete from 2020-06-25T03:31:37
Switching things up a bit with Episode 103 and getting back to a BMX racer. There is none better than Shawn Diprete from Massachusetts. Listening to Shawn describe his focus and intensity is pretty...
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Episode 102 - Jonny Shirtless Nemecek from 2020-06-09T03:09:03
As much as we joke around on this episode about the amount of free time Jonny Nemecek has to ride, Jonny is way more than that and I'm sure his friends know that. Now you can learn how hard Jonny w...
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Episode 101 - Stoneybrook Trails from 2020-05-12T09:46:24
I can't think of many better situations to be in than among BMX riders that are so passionate about what they do that I have no chance of reeling them back in! The Stoneybrook Trail crew in Charlto...
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Ep. 100 - FBM Team Reflections from 2020-04-13T03:35
Surprise FBM! Episode #100 was dedicated to FBM a month or two ago but not quite the way the recently closed bike manufacturer may have thought. This episode was created by the FBM community in the...
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Episode #99 - Gromdad Quarantine Q&A from 2020-04-01T03:11:08
Although I'm fortunate enough to be able to go to work still, many of you are not. It may be a while before I get back on the road to record my next interview so here is my best improvision based o...
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Episode #98 - Tommy Bivona from 2020-03-17T02:06:58
This has to be one of my favorite episodes! I know it is longer than usual at 3 hours and 40 something minutes but you have plenty of time to listen as I won't be getting out to record again until ...
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Episode #97 - Ground Chuck Revisited from 2020-03-05T01:44:33
Episode #97 - Ground Chuck Revisited by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode #96 - Brett Downs from 2020-02-26T01:22:51
I'll assume that most of you listeners out there don't know as much as we all should about flatland BMX. Although Brett Downs rides almost all disciplines of BMX (very well at that!) flatland is an...
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Episode #95 - Fingers Crossed BMX from 2020-02-19T04:07:41
Everything you want to know about Fingers Crossed is right here in this podcast! I was pretty excited to learn more about Ruben Alcantara and Garrett Byrnes newly released project. As of now Finger...
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Episode #94 - Welcome Jam 2020 from 2020-02-11T00:58:12
Another great event in the books! Be sure to check out @gromdad2000 on Instagram for more pictures and thebmxinourblood.com to learn more about the podcast. Please consider donating on the website ...
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Episode #93 - Brian Iarocci from 2020-02-04T02:18:40
Alright, this week we are going from some of the nicest guys in BMX (Brian Boneau - Episode #92 and Paul Radosivich Episode #91) to one of the most modest guys in BMX, Brian Iarocci. I really appre...
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Episode #92 - Brian Bono Boneau from 2020-01-29T03:10:49
Now and again I like to fit in podcasts with BMX friends that may not be as well known but are really important to me personally. There are so many reasons why Brian Boneau is appreciated and respe...
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Episode #91 - Paul Radosevich from 2020-01-21T03:13:06
Wow, what a packed couple of weeks of BMX and the podcast! This week's episode is absolutely with someone I didn't know at all and came out of the interview feeling really rewarded and grateful tha...
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Episode #90 - Old Fools Jam Coverage from 2020-01-12T23:19:39
Shain Bollen and his crew have outdone themselves once again! This may have been the 10th annual Old Fools BMX Jam at Ray's bike park in Cleveland. Or the 8th or 9th, no one is sure but everyone th...
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EP 89 - Ed Pollio 5050 Skatepark from 2020-01-03T00:56:06
Angelica and Ed Pollio are pretty amazing. Something about New Yorkers, their determination and passion against the increasingly difficult hoops they need to jump through is nothing short of amazin...
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Episode #88 - AT Thru Hiking With Red Panda from 2019-12-28T20:36:34
A bit of a change of subject for podcast #88 and I'm really excited about it. Nothing is better than exploring and learning about what else is out there all around the world. I have always been int...
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Episode #87 - Jocelyn Camarra from 2019-12-08T20:34:32
Joce Camarra is the epitome of a badass. Somehow the universe aligned and we connected at the 1st (maybe 2nd?) race and beginning of her BMX experience. Jocelyn (@joc313 on IG) is absolutely a diff...
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Episode #86 - FBM DIY Championship from 2019-11-03T22:30:01
The FBM DIY Championship was the final stop of DIY series and it was everything we all hoped for! Crazy pallet and plywood creations made for this event are a huge part of the fun. Steve Crandall d...
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Episode #85 - Zach Full Face Newman from 2019-10-25T00:41:15
One of the many cool things that happen when you go to the XGames is that you meet good people from around the USA as well as the world. I went to the XGames a couple months ago with no intentions ...
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Episode #84 - Jason JBone Lonergan from 2019-10-13T02:46:19
There are not many people that fit the title of BMX Legend and All Around BMX Rider as well as Jason Lonergan of Posh Woods. He just so happened to have earned the title of NORA Cup Trail Rider Of ...
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Episode #83 - Women's Weekend from 2019-10-02T03:23:23
The 3rd annual Women's Weekend In The Woods was a huge success! This is the 2nd that I have been at and recorded for longer than I ever have. Each woman and young lady had such interesting stories ...
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Episode #82 - TRA BMX Double Cross from 2019-09-23T03:38:40
I can't put all of the fun I had this weekend into words. Mike Gentilcore of TRA BMX put the world on notice. You can build and do anything you can dream of into reality. His event (Double Cross Di...
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Episode 81 - Adem Gunaydin from 2019-09-14T01:14:23
The real Adam 22 met up with me a couple weeks ago up at Catty Woods before we headed over to the Posh High Air contest (Episode #80). I've had a gut feeling about Adem for some time since meeting ...
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Episode 80 - Posh High Air Interviews from 2019-09-01T18:18:22
Spontaneous podcast recording can be difficult when trying to cover a lot of mini-interviews. With that said, the Posh 25 year anniversary with a high air contest was amazing and worked out! I say ...
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Episode #79 - Ian The Incredible from 2019-08-18T20:08:22
Ian Dowling, 9 year old son of Brett Dowling, is absolutely the most inspirational kid I've had the opportunity to meet. He isn't just a cancer survivor but one of the bravest people I know. I took...
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Episode #78 - Road2Recovery from 2019-07-23T00:30
I loved this interview for so many reasons. Lori Armistead of Road2Recovery is as passionate about helping others as I am. I'm certainly the watered down version of Lori (quote stolen from Garrett ...
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Episode #77 - Powder Ridge Jam Preview from 2019-06-29T16:13:15
5th Annual fundraising jam preview with Nick Caporuscio as we drove to the Road2Recovery event site, Powder Ridge Park in Middlefield, CT. I apologize for the podcast being a bit loud with the soun...
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Episode #76 - Bryan Close from 2019-06-16T18:14:55
Bryan Close is a departure from the norm for The BMX In Our Blood podcast. Bryan is as passionate about so much in life that takes him out of what most would consider their comfort zone. From the c...
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Episode #75 - Aaron Simone from 2019-05-30T01:26:07
I 1st met Aaron Simone when he was 16 and really coming up. I was struck by his politeness and respect. He also has a kind soul that, as you will hear, recognizes the potential of kids that are jus...
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Episode #74 - The Wheel Mill from 2019-05-22T02:43:57
The Wheel Mill has been around for what seems like years and years with the amount of work that you see in every room of this Pittsburgh indoor bike park mecca. I've conducted so many interviews in...
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Episode #73 - Mason Ritter from 2019-05-12T22:27:47
If there is one BMX rider that is living his life the way he wants to it's Mason Ritter. This guy rides like an absolute animal and has a heart of gold. It's no wonder Hoffman Bikes chose him to be...
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Episode #72 - Zoo Miller & Murphy Moschetta from 2019-05-01T02:34:29
Episode #72 found me in Pittsburgh interviewing during an after work dig session at the Monroeville Trails where you can find everyone in this podcast at one time or another. The interviewees, Zoo ...
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Episode #71 - Next Generation Jam from 2019-04-20T22:08:53
One of my favorite events of the year, the Next Generation Jam. This was the 6th annual NGJ and it was awesome. Not only did the Halahans, the Wheel Mill crew and the Potocznys put on another great...
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Episode #70 - Jerry Badders Of Vans from 2019-04-16T02:00:30
Jerry Badders of Vans! Having not seen Jerry in over 20 years, I didn't know what to expect. Lets just say that Jerry was very confident. Jerry was a successful BMX racer (a World Champ in BMX raci...
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Episode #69 - The Fids from 2019-04-07T23:09:15
The Fids. I think that some of us get to the point in life that we start live the way we want to, not the way we are told to by our peers and society. That point in life for Fids came early on. At ...
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Episode #68 - Jimmy Levan - Go Fast Pull Up from 2019-04-02T03:52:28
Here you go, the Jimmy Levan documentary interview! The podcast was recorded the morning after the Go Fast Pull Up premier at Swamp Fest. Not my best work with the questions but still amazing to he...
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Episode #67 - John Lee (2 Of 2) from 2019-03-26T03:13:14
John Lee, the nicest guy in BMX becomes one of the most dry guys in BMX as we finish part 2 while the rest of the guys got the trails running. It will be of no surprise to any of you that listened ...
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Episode 66 - John Lee Part 1 from 2019-03-12T01:39:31
FBM's John Lee IS the nicest guy in BMX! Part one of this interview is loaded with emotion as well stories of overcoming trauma through his caring friends and family. There was so much important co...
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Episode #65 - Colby Benoit from 2019-02-12T02:54:32
Totally mixed emotions while working up the Colby Benoit podcast. Psyched that I can shine some light on Colby and his #rideeverything mindset. Colby has ridden BMX plenty over his 25 years and doe...
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Episode #64 - Vic Behm from 2019-02-05T00:37:35
Vic Behm, wow. If there is one personality that I have interviewed that is ridicuosly skilled on the bike, brash to the BMX establishment and extremely confident, it's Vic Behm. He has definitely m...
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Episode #63 - Hector Restrepo from 2019-01-29T00:27:39
Hector Restrepo is not just one of the raddest guys from Connecticut by way of Colombia 20 years ago, he has also accomplished his a dream of his of riding his motorcycle (nicknamed Gargoyle)from C...
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Episode #62 - Brant Moore from 2019-01-22T00:05:16
I've always been intrigued by Brant Moore because he is such a hard worker in the quest to bring the of best of BMX to the public in multiple media formats, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram and Facebook. ...
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Episode #61 - Scott Yoquelet from 2019-01-16T00:13:02
Episode #61, Scotty Yoquelet. What a nice guy with a great laugh! I was able to catch up with Scott at the annual Old Fools Jam at @raysmtb Hopefully a part 2 someday, I feel like we just scratched...
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Episode #60 - Best Of 2018 from 2019-01-01T03:03:08
Happy New Years! I decided to put together a selection of some of my favorite podcast interactions. Danny Bailey, Garret Byrnes, Isaac "Ground Chuck" Mccrea and Robbie Morales. It is one of the lon...
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EP #59 P3 - Mass Trails Scene Report from 2018-12-21T03:47:11
Here it is, the final installment of the Massachusetts Trails Scene Report with the Pinewoods and Oakwoods Trails! The 3 part series covers six sets of trails spread out over The Bay State. The ser...
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EP #59 P2 - Mass Trails Scene Report from 2018-12-13T01:05:36
This week's podcast is Part 2 of 3 of the Massachusetts Trails Scene Report. In this week podcast you will hear from Chris Traverse of the Sunset Ranch Trails and Dwayne Scruton of the MOD Trails. ...
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EP #59 P1 - Mass Trails Scene Report from 2018-12-05T23:23:42
Episode #59 - Part 1 of 3
The Massachusetts Trail Scene Report
Trying something different for the next three weeks that I believe you will love. Pretty much the same 10-12 questions for ea...
Episode #58 - Brandon Christie from 2018-11-27T01:11:42
Brandon Christie, a Massachusetts legend at only 30 years old!
Everyone I know talks about how nice a guy Brandon is so I had to see it for myself....and they are right! Really cool to learn as...
Episode #57 - Chris Hald & Bill Klein from 2018-11-19T02:04:07
I've always enjoyed interviewing long time BMX friends and brothers. They know each other well and push each other to keep the fire alive. Chris Hald and Bill Klein to do exactly that and are both ...
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Episode #56 - Powers Bike Shop from 2018-11-11T00:44:55
The Powers Bike Shop episode was recorded at the DIY World Championships in Richmond, VA at Powers Bike Shop. I mention this because this is how BMX can flourish, bike shops being part of the commu...
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Episode #55 - Big Boy of the Scotty Cranmer Channel from 2018-11-04T12:04:52
If I was to make a list of the qualities I would look for in a friend Big Boy of the Scotty Cranmer YouTube Channel could check off nearly every box. In addition, Big Boy has completely transformed...
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Episode #54 - Keith Mulligan from 2018-10-25T23:30:46
Thank you Keith Mulligan! If you haven't said these words to Keith at some point, send him a message and do it now! Between being part of BMX for 37 years as a rider and over 20 years in BMX media,...
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Episode #53 - Credence Clint Reynolds from 2018-10-14T12:25:49
Clint Reynolds. I might have pushed to the point of annoying for this podcast with Clint. Sometimes that backfires and the interview isn't what you had hoped for any number of reasons. This was not...
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Episode #52 - Jamie Cooper - Ellis from 2018-10-06T20:38:02
Episode #52! One full year of weekly podcasts complete, hard to believe. Couldn't be happier to have Jamie Cooper-Ellis as my closer for the 1 year anniversary podcast. He represents the exact reas...
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Episode #51 - Satoski Enda - Trail Rider Of The Year from 2018-09-30T23:37:02
Episode #51! One more until our podcast 1 year birthday. When I 1st picked up on Satoski Enda I was so impressed with his dedication to BMX trail riding and building. I have been waiting until his ...
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Episode #50 - Van Homan from 2018-09-23T01:57:23
Van Homan as my 50th episode! For this occasion @nuno_oliveira (of Odyssey) did a special podcast announcement using gold to honor the 50th episode, I am truly honored that Nuno has helped with the...
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Episode #49 - Mike Maloney Custom Frame Builder from 2018-09-17T01:03:41
What a great day interviewing and riding with Mike Maloney (Defconfour on IG)my good friend Don Bunnell from years ago. Mike is an awesome talent that works custom frame building into his spare tim...
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Episode #48 - Posh High Air Contest from 2018-09-09T15:12:10
What a weekend with the induction of Brian Foster to the BMX HOF and Satoski Enda as the Nora Cup winner for best trail rider. If you haven't listened to the BF interview do yourself a favor and do...
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Episode #47 PT 2 - Brian Foster from 2018-09-01T17:30:15
Brian Foster Part 2! If you liked Part 1 you will love Part 2. We talk about his HOF nomination, 6 month suspension, transition to full time trail and park riding, mid school track smarts and of co...
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Episode #47 PT 1 - Brian Foster from 2018-08-26T00:11:56
Brian Foster Part 1...who would have guessed anyone could nail down BF let alone for over 4-1/2 hours. I feel pretty damn grateful and honored. We talked about everything from family to education ...
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Episode #46 - Vinny Mannino - The Missing Minutes! from 2018-08-21T01:54:32
Here are the missing minutes from my podcast interview with the one and only Vinny Mannino! Sorry for the multiple tries. Had a hard time but finally figured out the best way to do get it to you all!
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Episode #46.1 - Vinny Mannino (Repost to fix missing minutes) from 2018-08-20T22:02:05
Repost to include the missing last 40 minutes of Episode #46
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Episode #46 - Vinny Mannino from 2018-08-19T02:04:41
Vinny Mannino has to be the most unassuming killer on and off of a BMX bike. He can ride anything, educate you on anything investment related, coach bmx kids, does BMX shows and has a deep apprecia...
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Episode #45 - Colton Civitello from 2018-08-12T01:50:05
Episode #45 - Colton Civitello by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode #44 - Russ Barone And Kenny Hirsch from 2018-08-05T15:00:42
This week I took a quick trip down to Long Island to interview another one of the best, Russ Barone. I had asked if Russ's best friend Kenny Hirsch could sit in, and wow, I'm grateful it worked out...
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Episode #43 - KRob Jam Wrap Up from 2018-07-30T21:10:54
What a day! The Find Your Fight Jam to benefit Robin Robinson and her children was amazing. The turnout was amazing, the weather was perfect, the venue was awesome, the crowd was totally into it......
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Episode #42 - Find Your Fight Jam Preview from 2018-07-23T02:27:01
As we count down to the last days before the big annual jam I decided to record an informative podcast with a little jam history thrown in. Hope I don't bore you too much with just my voice but giv...
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Episode #41 - Chris Hallman from 2018-07-15T11:47:32
Chris Hallman is a laid back guy that has been involved in more of BMX around the Country than you would ever realize because of his low key personality. Chris has been on Props tours, worked at FB...
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Episode #40 - Matt Coplon - Profile Racing from 2018-07-08T11:24:25
Episode 40, the one I stressed the most for but also looked forward to because Matt Coplon is so well read and knowledgeable in so many areas of life, many of which I'm not familiar with. After all...
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Episode #39 Part 2 - Steve Crandall - FBM from 2018-07-01T13:27:26
So happy with the way part 2 turned out. Steve is such a good hearted soul that I respect tremendously. If you haven't caught Part 1, please do, it's well worth it and leads right into Part 2. In P...
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Episode 39 Part 1 - Steve Crandall - FBM from 2018-06-24T17:49:15
Steve Crandall, an interview I've been looking to do since I started the podcast last October. Drove down to Richmond, VA and was treated to a taste of Steve's Richmond life. In Part 1 you will hea...
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Episode 38 Part 2 - Garrett Byrnes from 2018-06-17T12:25:33
The much anticipated Part 2 of the Garrett Byrnes interview is here! Enjoy! Thank you Garrett Byrnes for you insight and impact, much appreciated by all. As always support those that support BMX. T...
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Episode 38 Part 1 - Garrett Byrnes from 2018-06-10T13:07:02
Garrett Byrnes. I went into this interview like most interviews, interested in the life of a BMXer but not knowing much beyond the person in the photos, documentaries, video parts, etc. This is the...
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Episode #37 - Dave "DirtSculpt" King from 2018-06-03T18:43:23
Dave King has touched more dirt in his life than most gravediggers. Seriously, Dave has been a part of so many contest and park builds around the world and tells stories from some of this experienc...
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Episode #36 - Pauly "Pirate" Cvikevich from 2018-05-27T12:44:23
Pauly Cvikevich, otherwise known as Pauly Pirate, is a driven guy with the best intentions. After the interview was over I just know that Pauly will reach his goal of getting kids in Kenya on BMX b...
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Episode #35 - Mike Savage from 2018-05-19T18:06:55
Mike Savage. We'll leave it at that. The podcast will help you interpret him in any way you choose. Lots of questions were missed because we were at 3-1/2 hours before editing so the limit had been...
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Episode #34 - Women Of BMX from 2018-05-13T15:04:30
The Women of BMX, six of them anyway, sat down with me one by one and discussed what BMX means to them. They spoke of camaraderie, friendships, love of the woods, battling stereotypes, using riding...
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Episode #33 - Catty Woods BMX Trails from 2018-05-07T00:20:37
Catty Woods interview with the two mainstays of the Catty trails, Chris Janis and The Schwantz! These guys are amazing with there dedication to the trails that all of us get to enjoy. This podcast ...
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Episode #32 - The Potoczny Brothers from 2018-04-30T04:14:37
The Potoczny brothers, Mike and Mark...or is it Mark and Mike? Plenty of joking around about two of the legends of the Pittsburgh scene that continue to make their mark on the East Coast. Both have...
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Episode #31 - Trey Jones from 2018-04-23T02:15:51
Trey Jones is one passionate and determined 25 year old. He has already put down two major BMX events with Swamp Fest 1 and 2 as well as being sponsored by two major companies for over ten years co...
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Episode #30 - VANS With Director Of Global Merchandising - Sean Methven from 2018-04-15T22:52:38
Episode #30 - VANS With Director Of Global Merchandising - Sean Methven by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode #29 - Next Generation Jam from 2018-04-08T17:08:40
The 5th annual Next Generation Jam was held yesterday (April 7th) at The Wheel Mill in Pittsburgh and it was awesome. Over 200 kids under the age of 16 showed up to compete for fun in a no pressure...
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Episode #28 - Tom Dugan from 2018-04-01T23:20:25
Sometimes you meet people in BMX that are so crazy on the bike and off that you can only assume how the conversation is going to go and just hold on tight. As Gary Young said, Tom (or Tommy as the ...
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Episode #27 - Gary Young from 2018-03-25T21:53:06
Gary Young! The man behind the amazing professional BMX freestyle athlete that you all know and love. Listen in as Gary tells stories about everything from word traveling to his humble beginnings i...
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Episode #26 - Full Throttle Mike Cottle from 2018-03-18T20:49:09
Episode #26 - Full Throttle Mike Cottle by Interviews with the BMX community
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Episode #25 - Brian Kachinsky - Uncovered BMX Contest Series from 2018-03-13T00:36:15
It's not too often you talk to a total freestyle badass that is incredibly motivated to give back to the BMX community. Brian Kachinsky is just that person. He and Van Homan have created a three st...
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Episode #24 - John Paul Rogers from 2018-03-07T00:48:30
Get comfortable students of BMX history, John Paul Rogers has a few stories to tell from his career in the BMX industry. From privately held manufacturers to a corporate monster, JPR has been part ...
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Episode #23 - Robbie Morales - Cult BMX from 2018-02-28T00:47:07
Ok, I'm a little biased but for good reason. Robbie "Robo" Morales is the real deal. Has he been perfect? Admittedly, no. Who really is? Robbie openly talks about exactly this in the interview. Wha...
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Episode #22 - Ronnie Bonner from 2018-02-21T01:07:06
Ronnie Bonner is the man. With over 30 years in the BMX industry as an owner, designer, manufacturer, event promotor and likely the best laugh in BMX...you will love this episode. I left this inter...
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Episode #21 - Mullaly Bike Park from 2018-02-13T03:52:34
This is the history of the Mullaly Bike Park as told by the core caretakers and mentors of this historic non-profit park located on the side of Yankee Stadium. Listen in as the guys talk about the ...
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Episode #20 - Chris Doyle - Multi Talented BMX Pro from 2018-02-04T22:36:23
Chris Doyle, the consummate professional with the friendliness of an old friend. I have to admit, this one intimated me a bit because Chris is so well spoken and experienced...and I'm not! Ultimate...
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Episode #19 - The Halahan Shredders from 2018-01-30T02:15:03
The Halahan boys...if you don't know them, get to. Not only are they shredders on in the BMX world but they skate, build amazing trails, have outdoor skills, deeply respect BMX history and are incr...
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Episode #18 - Isaac "Ground Chuck" McCrea from 2018-01-23T00:37:28
So excited to publish this podcast! Isaac Ground Chuck McCrea is the total package. Honest, entertaining, generous and not afraid to offend anyone! If you are looking for quotes and stories that wi...
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Episode #17 - Nina Buitrago from 2018-01-17T01:41:06
Nina Buitrago is an Austin-ite that has been riding and promoting BMX for years, always with an eye on the well being of the sport for women. I was fortunate enough to spend the weekend in Pittsbur...
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Episode #16 - Nuno Oliveira of Odyssey, Sunday, Fairdale and more from 2018-01-08T22:07:06
I was fortunate enough to catch up with Nuno Oliveira when he was visiting his family on Long Island during the holidays. Nuno is involved with Odyssey, Fairdale and Sunday among others on the mark...
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Episode #15 - Rob Dolecki from 2018-01-01T16:45:25
Always psyched on the people I'm fortunate enough to interview and Rob Dolecki is no exception. Long time BMXer and photographer for multiple print and digital publications, Rob talks about his his...
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Episode #14 - Scotty Cranmer from 2017-12-24T03:43:15
Scotty Cranmer. Hard to say enough in this show description. Scotty has become a good friend and delivered the most heartfelt words in this interview. Complete open book. He is one of a kind and yo...
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Episode #13 - Susie Levan - The Best Known Levan from 2017-12-16T23:33:28
Episode 13 of The BMX In Our Blood is all about the big sister, Susie Levan. There is definitely talk of Jimmy but we'll leave the big story about him up to the Chris Rye (Props) documentary coming...
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Episode #12 - TNT - Mark Zalewski from 2017-12-10T20:28:33
For Episode 12 I ventured down to New Jersey and met up with Mark Zalewski of TNT Bicycles at the annual Ironman BMX race in Howell, NJ at Central Jersey BMX, Mark's home track. Never put two guys ...
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Episode #11 - Keith Terra - High Sodium BMX Legend from 2017-12-06T01:13:42
Episode #11 was only natural with Keith Terra's major involvement with the iconic 7-11 trails on Long Island. In this interview I go back to the campfire chat format with a bunch of great trail guy...
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Episode #10 - Flatlands Trails from 2017-12-03T22:02:51
Episode 10 is with the diggers behind the Flatlands Trails in Suffolk County, NY-Jay Emmerich and Brian Chliek. The interview took place at the Flatlands trails as they had a jam for FiftyFoe54 to ...
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Episode #9 - DB4 Danny Bailey - Trails Legend from 2017-11-28T01:03:35
Episode #9 should be #4, for Danny Bailey aka DB4. Danny was a long time BMXer from Long Island that has left an impression on so many over the years. Currently an amazing endurance athlete on the ...
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Episode #8 - Matt Dallas - BMX Racer And Promoter from 2017-11-24T01:05:23
In episode #8 of The BMX in Our Blood I talk to modest Matt Dallas, a current World #4 title holder as well as top 3 nationally ranked rider going into the USABMX Grands this Thanksgiving weekend i...
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Episode #7 - Superfly John Skvarla from 2017-11-19T21:38:28
The Episode #7 recording was diverted from the John Superfly Skvarla Keyko birthday trail jam to his Super printing studio because of rain but only after an amazing, heavy session at the trails. Th...
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Episode #6 - Roger Williams Pump Track from 2017-11-11T14:14:35
The story of the Roger Williams Pump Track is amazing and during the interview for this podcast you will hear why. Cara and Vic Bettencourt spearheaded the effort to accomplish one of the best publ...
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Episode #5 - Circuit BMX Shop from 2017-11-11T13:55:41
Since coming back into the sport it became evident very quickly that Circuit BMX in Pawtucket, RI was a shop that is deeply rooted in today's BMX community. Cara and Vic Bettencourt own the shop an...
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Episode #4 - Cody Diggs - Trail Rider Of The Year from 2017-11-06T02:52
NORA Cup Trails Rider of the Year Cody Diggs talks about his riding, trail building, importance of helmets, how he stays stoked on BMX, FBM for the people, etc. (as well as a few questions from the...
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Episode #3 My BMX Story from 2017-11-02T04:48:43
Quick podcast to get to know me and my history with BMX until the next interviews are ready to go! Great interviews are being recorded in the next few days so hopefully this snapshot of me and why ...
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Episode #2-Cunningham BMX Park Trails - Jim Martinez from 2017-10-20T02:12:15
On the 2nd episode of The BMX In Our Blood I interview Jim Martinez, a long time BMX trail builder with an amazing skill to shape dirt into the best trails around. As access to BMX trails becomes m...
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Episode #1 Chelsea Fiets Godin from 2017-10-14T00:45:38
Interview with Chelsea Fiets Godin, an aspiring professional freestyle BMX rider and first openly transgender BMXer. Chelsea gives a mesmerizing account of overcoming personal challenges and the hu...
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