The BMX In Our Blood
Episodes
EP #59 P2 - Mass Trails Scene Report
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ranc...
EP #59 P1 - Mass Trails Scene Report
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Pret...
Episode #58 - Brandon Christie
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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.......
Episode #57 - Chris Hald & Bill Klein
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #56 - Powers Bike Shop
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode #55 - Big Boy of the Scotty Cranmer Channel
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode #54 - Keith Mulligan
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Episode #53 - Credence Clint Reynolds
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Episode #52 - Jamie Cooper - Ellis
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode #51 - Satoski Enda - Trail Rider Of The Year
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ridi...
Episode #50 - Van Homan
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #49 - Mike Maloney Custom Frame Builder
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #48 - Posh High Air Contest
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #47 PT 2 - Brian Foster
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #47 PT 1 - Brian Foster
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
Episode #46 - Vinny Mannino - The Missing Minutes!
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #46.1 - Vinny Mannino (Repost to fix missing minutes)
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Repost to include the missing last 40 minutes of Episode #46 Sorry everyone, not sure what went wrong. Forward to 2:42:31 for the last part of the int...
Episode #46 - Vinny Mannino
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode #45 - Colton Civitello
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #45 - Colton Civitello by Interviews with the BMX community
Episode #44 - Russ Barone And Kenny Hirsch
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Episode #43 - KRob Jam Wrap Up
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 venu...
Episode #42 - Find Your Fight Jam Preview
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #41 - Chris Hallman
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 personali...
Episode #40 - Matt Coplon - Profile Racing
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode #39 Part 2 - Steve Crandall - FBM
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 39 Part 1 - Steve Crandall - FBM
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 38 Part 2 - Garrett Byrnes
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 38 Part 1 - Garrett Byrnes
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 photo...
Episode #37 - Dave "DirtSculpt" King
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 worl...
Episode #36 - Pauly "Pirate" Cvikevich
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode #35 - Mike Savage
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #34 - Women Of BMX
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode #33 - Catty Woods BMX Trails
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
Episode #32 - The Potoczny Brothers
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #31 - Trey Jones
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 sponsor...
Episode #30 - VANS With Director Of Global Merchandising - Sean Methven
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #30 - VANS With Director Of Global Merchandising - Sean Methven by Interviews with the BMX community
Episode #29 - Next Generation Jam
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
Episode #28 - Tom Dugan
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode #27 - Gary Young
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #26 - Full Throttle Mike Cottle
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #26 - Full Throttle Mike Cottle by Interviews with the BMX community
Episode #25 - Brian Kachinsky - Uncovered BMX Contest Series
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Episode #24 - John Paul Rogers
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 manufactu...
Episode #23 - Robbie Morales - Cult BMX
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #22 - Ronnie Bonner
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode #21 - Mullaly Bike Park
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #20 - Chris Doyle - Multi Talented BMX Pro
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #19 - The Halahan Shredders
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #18 - Isaac "Ground Chuck" McCrea
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to publish this podcast! Isaac Ground Chuck McCrea is the total package. Honest, entertaining, generous and not afraid to offend anyone! If...
Episode #17 - Nina Buitrago
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Episode #16 - Nuno Oliveira of Odyssey, Sunday, Fairdale and more
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Odysse...
Episode #15 - Rob Dolecki
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode #14 - Scotty Cranmer
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode #13 - Susie Levan - The Best Known Levan
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #12 - TNT - Mark Zalewski
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jer...
Episode #11 - Keith Terra - High Sodium BMX Legend
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 campf...
Episode #10 - Flatlands Trails
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Flatla...
Episode #9 - DB4 Danny Bailey - Trails Legend
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode #8 - Matt Dallas - BMX Racer And Promoter
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Episode #7 - Superfly John Skvarla
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 af...
Episode #6 - Roger Williams Pump Track
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 spearheade...
Episode #5 - Circuit BMX Shop
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 comm...
Episode #4 - Cody Diggs - Trail Rider Of The Year
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
Episode #3 My BMX Story
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #2-Cunningham BMX Park Trails - Jim Martinez
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode #1 Chelsea Fiets Godin
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Chelsea Fiets Godin, an aspiring professional freestyle BMX rider and first openly transgender BMXer. Chelsea gives a mesmerizing accou...