Best Matthew Gillett Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 52 w/ Jay Oakes 52:10

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Following 25 episodes in season 2, it's time for another recap! We've had some phenomenal guests that are taking the sport to new levels, making some big moves in their communities, overflowing with passion for the projects their working on, and stoked for the good times yet to come in the sport of …

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EP. 51 w/ Cash Matthews 1:01:02

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! The youngest track operator in BMX history with a life-long love and debt to BMX—Cash Matthews joins Jay in this episode filled with stories from his career! Special shoutout to the legendary Mat Hoffman, the creator of the incredible art piece submitted by Cash for this episode’s thumbnail. WATCH F…

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EP. 50 w/ Shannon Gillette 1:54:22

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! From his early days of racing in Florida, various places throughout the U.S., while traveling around the world, and now his position at USA BMX, there is absolutely no shortage of BMX history! Shannon's love for BMX goes unbelievably deep with a lifetime of stories in his back pocket. WATCH FULL EPI…

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EP. 49 w/ Karl Hinkley 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! With a dream to run a completely free indoor skatepark as a means to serve the community, Karl Hinkley and his wife out at NoWear BMX have managed to make the seemingly impossible become a reality! They have not only created a place for year-round riding, but they have created a safe place for kids …

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EP. 48 w/ Jeremy Bushnell 1:17:24

3M ago1:17:24

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Racing BMX since 1985 and still involved in a major way with the sport! He's been a part of the rebranding and revitalization that has taken place at Seatac BMX, serves as the announcer regularly, and loves riding whenever he has the opportunity... and even gets to share a moto with his dad from tim…

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EP. 47 w/ Nic Kusmich 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Only 1 race into BMX?!?! Although he has only been racing for a short period, he has seen his son benefit from involvement in the sport and has started racing himself as a way to deepen their connection and spend more time together. Now, he's got a personal mission to drag more dads away from the si…

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I talked with the success coach for Disney and Nike for 60 minutes (Mitch Matthews) 1:00:54

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, SEASON 2 - EPISODE 9 Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the back of our biggest failures. Today, I ha…

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EP. 46 w/ Carmon Drummond 1:25:08

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! BMX hasn't been a school sport, but Carmon Drummond is in an all-out sprint to change that! She saw a need within our sport, found a way to make it happen, and is doing exactly what needs to be done in order to grow the sport at a local level. From a few students jumping on board to now 15+ schools …

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EP. 45 w/ Rob Lane 38:20

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Touring the country with an immaculate collection of Redline BMX bikes, Rob Lane who has affectionately become known as "Redline Rob," shares about his passion for the sport of BMX and the relationship that he's developed with "The Boys." WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbr…

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EP. 44 w/ Scott Towne 1:43:15

4M ago1:43:15

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Lifelong fascination with BMX and a photographer as a result of his career in the sport, Scott Towne shares stories of his humble beginnings on the track and delves into the love he has for riding his bike, even to this day! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do …

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EP. 43 w/ Craig Kundig 1:13:10

5M ago1:13:10

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Founder of RRS Racing with an innovative mind captivated by the energy of BMX in the late 70s/early 80s, Craig Kundig put his focus into making new and better parts such as an eccentric bottom bracket, cantilever brakes, and the now normalized 24" cruiser wheel! This guy has had an unbelievable amou…

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EP. 42 w/ Justin Shepard 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Former rider for CW Racing, BTS guy with the DirtyKnobs Podcast helping to make DirtyFest go off without a hitch, advocate for BMX of all generations, and a truly caring individual. Between the stories that Justin has to share, what he's getting to do now within the sport, the legacy that his dad pa…

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I cut my hair and podcasted for 2 hours with my cosmetologist (Sarah Knuckle) 2:13:28

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8 Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the back of our biggest failures. Today, I ha…

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EP. 41 w/ Nick Scott 56:55

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Track Operator at Bend BMX, owner of Stay Rad Awards, mid-school BMX racer, member of The Bikeaholix, Nick has contributed to the growth of the track, community of riders and athletes in their area, and continues to have as much fun with bikes today as he did as a kid! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS H…

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EP. 40 w/ Scotty Scamehorn 1:09:56

6M ago1:09:56

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Having grown up racing BMX, being drawn toward the freestyle BMX movement, finding his way into mountain bikes, and diving headfirst into trail building, Scotty Scamehorn is just a passionate advocate for bikes! He helped start Shire Built and is a professional trail and pump track builder having do…

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EP. 39 w/ Jimmy Phillips 1:26:38

7M ago1:26:38

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT ON ANOTHER LEVEL! If there's one thing Jimmy Phillips is passionate about, it's his team! From the time they arrive at the track to the time they leave, he tries to meet their every need in an effort to give them less to worry about so they can stay focused on their craft. And if…

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EP. 38 w/ Drew Polk 59:13

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! From his days racing amateur to achieving an Amateur No. 1 title to clinching the 2024 Pull BMX Rookie Pro of the Year, Drew Polk talks about his life in the sport and what it takes to make it as a current professional BMX athlete from meet and greets with the next generation to promoting of sponsor…

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EP. 37 w/ Jamie Stenson 1:11:35

8M ago1:11:35

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Track Operator at SeaTac BMX, Dad of a BMX racer, and advocate for kids on bikes Jamie Stenson talks about his love for the community and desire to make the sport more accessible to those in his immediate area. Through a process of trial and error, Jamie and his team have created an environment that…

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I talked with a legendary musician for 90 minutes (Chris Gillett) 1:23:56

8M ago1:23:56

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, SEASON 2 - EPISODE 7 Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the back of our biggest failures. Today, I ha…

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EP. 36 w/ Sam Balto, aka "Coach Balto" 44:39

8M ago44:39

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Founder of Bike Bus World, Sam Balto aka "Coach Balto" talks about what Bike Bus is, how it started, the benefits and some of the incredible opportunities that have come about because of what he's doing. As a teacher of Physical Education, he recognizes the need for physical activity throughout the …

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EP. 35 w/ Paul DePauw 49:40

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Ever raced BMX on concrete?!?! How about in the last 30+ years? Paul and Jay dive into the fun had at the 2025 concrete BMX weekend in Rock Island, IL that took place January 1-5, 2025. Tune in to hear about the celebrations, good times and dates for next year's 2026 concrete BMX weekend!!! WATCH FU…

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EP. 34 w/ Mike Miller 1:03:56

9M ago1:03:56

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! BMX racer turned renowned announcer and advocate for the local track (especially Yucaipa BMX), Mike Miller is all about talking kids up, helping connect new families to the track, making riders of all ages feel like a superstar, and spreading the joy of the sport! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE -…

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EP. 33 w/ Matt @ The Nostalgic Neighborhood 1:16:36

10M ago1:16:36

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! BMX bikes 'n' skateboards paving the way to a rad childhood and a nostalgic adulthood! Matt has uncovered and storytelling about brands, products, and memories that were a key component to his, and many others' upbringing in a creative way that allows those memories to be reignited and relived even …

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EP. 32 w/ John "The Jackal" Purse 1:22:59

10M ago1:22:59

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! A solid career as a professional BMX racer during the mid-school era earning himself a Career Triple Crown with #1 titles from ABA, NBL, and UCI! Additionally, he has stayed involved with the sport on various levels with multiple tracks around the U.S. and has helped to coach and lead many riders th…

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EP. 31 w/ Bob Osborn - FULL HISTORY OF BMX 2:05:33

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! The history of BMX and the history of Bicycle Motocross Action all in one place with the legendary, Bob Osborn! He starts at the initial inspiration for BMX, who the original guys were that got things off and running, the conflicting conversation of who had the first Stingray to BMX geometry convers…

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EP. 30 w/ Olivia Armstrong 53:31

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Intentionally investing into the next generation of BMX, teaching parents how to better support their kids, and traveling the US in her van while hosting clinics, she's a phenomenal ambassador for our sport! Olivia has been racing BMX for 19 years from her early days starting at 5 years old to a col…

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EP. 29 w/ Dave Nourie 1:10:09

12M ago1:10:09

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! A legend on a mission to help get kids on bikes! Dave shares stories, reminisces about the many values BMX offered to his life, and talks about the joy he receives from being a part of kids learning fundamental skills while falling in love with their bikes simultaneously. Watch "How to do an Oregon …

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EP. 28 w/ Sean Nichols 1:07:47

12M ago1:07:47

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! BMX racer turned collector and builder. Having a love for the sport of BMX and a pronounced appreciation for the bikes themselves, Sean has turned his hobby into a business called Rad BMX Builds. His business allows him the freedom to track down bikes he's always admired and them into exactly what h…

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EP. 27 w/ Adam Oravetz 48:03

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Dad, rider, and track volunteer. Adam loves the sport of BMX as well as his local community. With a desire to see the sport grow he came up with the idea to launch BASIC - Fundamentals of BMX Racing as a way to answer common questions he receives from those that are new to the sport. Additionally, h…

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Suffering, Working through Loss, and Joy with Dave Kesterson: SFP EP6 1:26:21

1y ago1:26:21

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 6: Suffering, Working through Loss, and Joy with Dave Kesterson Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes com…

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EP. 26 w/ Jay Oakes 💥 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! After interviewing 25 next-level humans who have changed the world of BMX, Jay celebrates by sharing a few of his favorite moments, history, vision, and wins from the BMX Breakthrough project over the past year! How many of these people have made an impact on your BMX journey??? WATCH FULL EPISODES …

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EP. 25 w/ Mike Wagoner 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! If you have any interest in keeping BMX fun while being competitive, this episode is a MUST LISTEN! Having a solid grasp on the health and fitness side of training, Mike speaks to the importance of making sure it stays fun for all involved. Plus, he provides sound reasoning for a CASH vs. CREDIT pro…

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EP. 24 w/ Dom Phipps 1:11:44

1y ago1:11:44

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! On a mission to document the origins of freestyle BMX, Dom Phipps has created a scrapbook of sorts to showcase and commemorate the original generation! Dom’s love for BMX grew from a young age and became the authorship of "The Birth of the Freestyle Movement" by means of many interviews, countless h…

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Truth, Church, and Leadership with Spencer Fennell: SFP EP5 1:22:11

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 5: Truth, Church, and Leadership with Spencer Fennell Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the …

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EP. 23 w/ Bob Osborn 2:01:05

1y ago2:01:05

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Legendary BMX photographer and Founder of Bicycle Motocross Action Magazine speaks to the unique nature of the sport. While sharing stories from both the past and present, Bob speaks to what it was about BMX that pulled him toward the sport as well as what continues to keep him drawn to the sport. N…

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A.I, Personality, and Dreams with Andrew Hilton: SFP EP4 1:05:42

1y ago1:05:42

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 4: A.I, Personality, and Dreams with Andrew Hilton Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the bac…

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EP. 22 w/ Colin Stiles 1:45:19

1y ago1:45:19

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Having been around the industry for quite some time, Colin Stiles shares phenomenal stories of and frustrations with BMX racing. Colin also speaks to the importance of creating intentional and strategic ways to provide coaching for kids, being a welcoming presence at your local track, and finding jo…

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Cults, Grief, and Running a Half Marathon with Stephanie Barrett: SFP Ep3 1:11:07

1y ago1:11:07

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 3: Cults, Grief, and Running a Half Marathon with Stephanie Barrett. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successe…

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EP. 21 w/ David Christensen 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Dad to W1 rider, Wyatt "WyFi" Christensen as well as 2 other kids, David talks about the desire to focus on progress rather than results. He shares insights into what it has looked like to foster a sense of character both on and off the track within his kids, his belief in the value of gate practice…

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Church Hurt, Love, and Failures in Leadership with Amber Jackson: THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST EP2 1:08:44

1+ y ago1:08:44

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 2: Church hurt, love, and failures in leadership with Amber Jackson. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successe…

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Humility, Abrasive Truth, and Reality-checks with Art Vanzanten: THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST EP1 1:04:09

1+ y ago1:04:09

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Send us a text THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 1: Humility, Abrasive Truth, and Reality Checks with Art Vanzanten. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/aFiBi6fyc5Q?si=T4TaWKtCUINjH7kW IMPORTANT NOTICE: I had some audio issues from about 5 minutes in to the 7 minute mark that i couldn’t fix in post. It is only there for 2 minutes, but i do apologi…

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EP. 20 w/ Conor Shaughnessy 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! "A clothing company that aims to prevent poverty's theft of childhood biking." With a mission like that, we had to have a conversation with Conor about what he's working on! As the brand has continued to gain momentum over the years, Bicycle Thieves has been able to bring more and more bikes to kids…

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EP. 19 w/ Brent Azus 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Founder of Cycle Therapy, a 501c3 with a focus of getting kids on bikes and providing support to families that have youth struggling with mental health, Brent Azus tells the story of how everything unfolded starting in 2020. Organizing group rides to after-school opportunities to community summer ca…

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EP. 18 w/ Indya Oakes 1:00:56

1+ y ago1:00:56

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Newer to the world of BMX and the bike industry as a whole, Indya Oakes joins the BMX Breakthrough podcast to share an outside perspective of what it’s like to show up to the track as an inexperienced parent with kids who are eager to ride. Grab a pen and get ready to take notes as Indya gives pract…

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EP. 17 w/ Brecky Breck & Kylan Johnson 1:26:42

1+ y ago1:26:42

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! A family that travels together, manages a successful YouTube channel, and is growing BMX across the United States. It started when Kylan manipulated his family into trying BMX—after falling in love with the sport, they now host push-bike clinics for toddlers all over the country! The Johnson family …

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EP. 16 w/ John Crews 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! “I was never really good. I was never a real winner… but what I was known for was style.” Signing his first pro contract at the age of 15, John Crews had the opportunity to ride his bike and have an incredible time doing so! Having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he has learned to use his story to …

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EP. 15 w/ Paul DePauw 59:39

1+ y ago59:39

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Track Operator to 3 tracks, guitarist, 30+ years in BMX... Paul DePauw has got some stories, wisdom, ideas, and insight to share. If you want to grow your track, he'll tell you exactly how to bring those new riders in, what works, and what he learned from resisting the idea as long as he did. WATCH …

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EP. 14 w/ Mark Darcy 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! Having grown up racing BMX, obtaining sponsorships, enjoying his time on the track, Mark Darcy is now launching the American Bike Show Association with the support of some amazing peers! In this episode, Mark Darcy dives into stories surrounding childhood on his bike, therapeutic time spent restorin…

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EP. 13 w/ Todd Taylor 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! A local legend from the PNW with a heart for kids, a love for BMX, and Jay’s childhood hero and mentor… this is Todd Taylor. Jay and Todd reminisce about some of the tracks in Northwest Washington, talk about how Team Tie Dye came to be, and swap stories of local riders and bikes. WATCH FULL EPISODE…

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EP. 12 w/ Sean Coleman 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on the episode! President & Track Operator at Lincoln Park BMX, Sean Coleman, shares his passion for the community of Port Angeles, WA and the sport as a whole. Since stepping into the role 8 years ago, he has seen the track increase sponsorships and community involvement, increase from 25 riders to 135 riders on a…