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BMX Breakthrough

Jay Oakes

52 episodes

1 month ago

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 BMX! 🤘 WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteer...

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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 BMX! 🤘 WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteer...

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Episodes (20/52)

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 52 w/ Jay Oakes

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 BMX! 🤘 WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteer...

1 month ago

52 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 51 w/ Cash Matthews

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 FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at ...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 50 w/ Shannon Gillette

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 EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local tra...

2 months ago

1 hour 54 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 49 w/ Karl Hinkley

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 to belong while finding just how far they can push their limits. WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do ...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 48 w/ Jeremy Bushnell

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 time to time! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volun...

3 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 47 w/ Nic Kusmich

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 sidelines and onto the track to join him! Nic Kusmich, Director of H2H Media Group Inc. and Executive Producer: Feature Film UNbecoming WATCH F...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 46 w/ Carmon Drummond

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 in the Greater Tulsa, OK being interested, it's clear that this is exactly what BMX needs! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watch...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 45 w/ Rob Lane

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/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You can also check out www.bmxbreakthrough....

5 months ago

38 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 44 w/ Scott Towne

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 you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You can also check out www.bmxbreakthrough.com, or jay@bm...

5 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 43 w/ Craig Kundig

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 amount of influence on the sport of BMX. WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sp...

6 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 42 w/ Justin Shepard

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 passed on, and being a part of the BMX family, this guy is one rad human! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do...

6 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 41 w/ Nick Scott

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 HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You can also...

6 months ago

56 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 40 w/ Scotty Scamehorn

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 done projects for cities, video parts, and events such as Red Bull Rampage. And to think, it all started with BMX! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS...

7 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 39 w/ Jimmy Phillips

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 that's not enough, he's working to better their skill, craft, and character when they're not even out on the track! Take notes, this guy is the re...

7 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 38 w/ Drew Polk

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 sponsors to everyday training. WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get invo...

8 months ago

59 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 37 w/ Jamie Stenson

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 is welcoming to new riders and families while developing a unified front between them and their city! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://...

8 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 36 w/ Sam Balto, aka "Coach Balto"

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 day and has found a way to meet that need and a way to help kids engage better in school, all while simultaneously making some stellar memories! WA...

9 months ago

44 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 35 w/ Paul DePauw

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 FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your loc...

9 months ago

49 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 34 w/ Mike Miller

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 - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You can also chec...

10 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

BMX Breakthrough

EP. 33 w/ Matt @ The Nostalgic Neighborhood

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 to this very day! WATCH FULL EPISODES + SHORTS HERE - https://bit.ly/watchbmxbreakthrough Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved b...

10 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes