BMX Breakthrough
The BMX Breakthrough Podcast is a bridge between tracks & manufacturers to invest in the next generation of BMX athletes and grow ridership at the local level.
Join Jay Oakes as he interviews key people in the BMX industry that act as a bridge within their circles, promoting BMX and pouring into their communities. You will hear stories, marketing tips, failures, successes, and ways to make an impact for your local BMX community.
Episodes
50 episodes
EP. 50 w/ Shannon Gillette
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!
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Episode 24
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1:54:22
EP. 49 w/ Karl Hinkley
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:06:11
EP. 48 w/ Jeremy Bushnell
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 opportunit...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:17:24
EP. 47 w/ Nic Kusmich
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 g...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:04:00
EP. 46 w/ Carmon Drummond
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:25:08
EP. 45 w/ Rob Lane
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 th...
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Episode 19
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38:20
EP. 44 w/ Scott Towne
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 ri...
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Episode 18
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1:43:15
EP. 43 w/ Craig Kundig
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 ...
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Episode 17
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1:13:10
EP. 42 w/ Justin Shepard
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 generati...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:08:08
EP. 41 w/ Nick Scott
Track Operator at Bend BMX, owner of Stay Rad Awards, mid-school BMX racer, member of The Bikeaholix
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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56:55
EP. 40 w/ Scotty Scamehorn
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:09:56
EP. 39 w/ Jimmy Phillips
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 ...
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Episode 13
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1:26:38
EP. 38 w/ Drew Polk
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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59:13
EP. 37 w/ Jamie Stenson
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 immediat...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:11:35
EP. 36 w/ Sam Balto, aka "Coach Balto"
Founder of Bike Bus World, Sam Balto aka "Coach Balto" talks about what
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Episode 10
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44:39
EP. 35 w/ Paul DePauw
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, go...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:40
EP. 34 w/ Mike Miller
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:03:56
EP. 33 w/ Matt @ The Nostalgic Neighborhood
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...
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Episode 7
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1:16:36
EP. 32 w/ John "The Jackal" Purse
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:22:59
EP. 31 w/ Bob Osborn - FULL HISTORY OF BMX
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 conversati...
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Episode 5
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2:05:33
EP. 30 w/ Olivia Armstrong
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!
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Episode 4
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53:31
EP. 29 w/ Dave Nourie
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 funda...
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Episode 3
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1:10:09
EP. 28 w/ Sean Nichols
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 ...
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Episode 2
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1:07:47
EP. 27 w/ Adam Oravetz
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 wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:03
EP. 26 w/ Jay Oakes 💥 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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 h...
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Episode 26
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1:06:27
