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S1 · E75
Wednesday · 35 min
Episode 75 | Josh Dove is on Huffy... What does it mean?
Wear clothing from the brand that is Always Building BMX: https://backbonebmx.com Josh Dove is a mate and someone I've known for 10+ years. He obviously kills it on a BMX bike, I've described him as a generational talent in BMX before. Now he's riding for Huffy. As someone who has spent 30 years riding BMX and well over 20 years working in the BMX industry, I share my thoughts it... and what it means for the world of BMX. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic.
S1 · E74
August 28 · 21 min
Episode 74 | Remember who you are. The Backbone Zone is back.
Backbone Zone podcast is back after a hiatus and it's being changed up. A lot more focus on why I started the podcast in the first place, to explore ideas and talk abut ideas that perhaps don't get spoken about in BMX as often. All done off the cuff while I'm at the trails. This one is all about the authenticity buzzword, and reminding people to remember who they are. I'd love to get a comment from you to let me know what you think of this format. And also any thoughts you have on the topic. If you want to represent Backbone BMX, then pick up the clothing here: https://backbonebmx.com
S1 · E73
April 21 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 73 | An important lesson in positivity with BMX lifer Daniel "DT" Wolf
Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👉 https://backbonebmx.com Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👉 https://sodii.com.au/tyson "DT" AKA Dan Wolf, is a BMX rider originally from Ballarat, Victoria. Dan was a legend of the BMX scene in the mid to late 2000s, riding at an insane level becoming one of the most notable riders in the Australian BMX scene. Dan has had to overcome a lot of challenges that affected his early 20s, and still works through today. This episode is a real lesson in a positive mental attitude. Follow us here: Backbone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Dan: https://www.instagram.com/small_block_chebbee/ Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E72
April 1 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 72 | Stew Johnson, the man behind the most influential BMX videos of all time
Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👇 https://backbonebmx.com Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👇 https://sodii.com.au/tyson Stew Johnson, the man behind the lens of arguably the most influential BMX videos of all time. Stew has been documenting BMX for well over 30 years. Props, Anthem, Fit and S&M videos, X Games - you name it, Stew has been a part of it. Follow us here: Backbone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Stew: https://instagram.com/stew1201 Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends
S1 · E71
February 4 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 71 | "It got to the point where you couldn't make jumps bigger" - Jed Mildon & a life of BMX world firsts
We are Always Building BMX. Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👇 https://backbonebmx.com Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👇 https://sodii.com.au/tyson Jed Mildon is an icon in BMX. Having pushed the limits of riding, jump size and tricks for close to two decades, at 39 years old, Jed does not show signs of slowing down. With multiple world first tricks, including the insane quad backflip, Jed is now seeing how he can push BMX further with his passion for coaching and mentoring other riders. Follow us here: Backbone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Jed: https://instagram.com/jedmildon Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E70
Jul 22, 2025 · 35 min
Episode 70 | The downside to getting "good at BMX."
Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE) This is a topic I've spent a good deal of time thinking about and it's something I wanted to share with you. The downside of getting "good at BMX" and what happens when you stop wanting to learn. Hopefully this will provide encouragement to riders at all skill levels, ages and rider types. Follow us here: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Please like the podcast, leave a comment, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E69
Jun 22, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 69 | Brad Kasch, a BMXer building some of Australia's best concrete skateparks
Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE) Brad Kasch is a lifelong BMX rider who has spent the last 17 years building concrete skateparks. He owns Drover Projects and is responsible for many of the skateparks you know and love. If you are interested more in what Brad is doing, or have an enquiry for a skatepark in your town, contact him here: https://www.droverprojects.com.au Follow us here: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Drover Projects: https://www.instagram.com/droverprojects Please like the podcast, leave a comment, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E68
May 23, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Episode 68 | Dermo: Unapologetic, raw and BMX as it gets.
Damien "Dermo" Rowland is a lifetime BMXer and as "hardcore BMX" as it gets. He is so passionate about BMX in all forms. Growing up in a poor household in a rough area, he found BMX and from his journey, it led Dermo to years as a sponsored BMX rider for brands like Etnies and Standard. Now at 41 is as hyped as ever to continue pushing BMX. Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Dermo: https://www.instagram.com/dermo___/ If you like the podcast, please leave us a review or comment. Also remember to subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E67
May 6, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 67 | BMX Contests Need To Change
There's 3 issues that I see is wrong with BMX contests. You'll hear me discuss these 3 issues and propose a solution for them in this latest episode of the Back Bone Zone. Thanks for waiting on this episode; I have had some computer issues that's kept me from being able to upload, as well as a bunch of organizing for Roast The Coast: https://backbonebmx.com/roast-the-coast Go pick yourself up a new piece of Backbone BMX clothing! https://backbonebmx.com Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Please: - Leave a comment - Subscribe to the channel - Share it with your friends!
S1 · E66
Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Episode 66 | Alex Liiv: From hucking & hoping to finding a mature approach to life and BMX.
At one time, Alex Liiv was one of the most prominent street riders in Australia, traveling the world riding for Metal Bikes and then Bonedeth BMX, filming a plethora of insane street clips and video parts. Since that time, Alex has gone through a period of metamorphosis; changing his focus in BMX to one you may not expect. An epic conversation, Alex is a real thinker and it was great to talk to him quite deeply about a lot of subjects (although we only scratched the surface!). Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Backbone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Alex: https://instagram.com/fifth_prince Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E65
Feb 24, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 65 | Troy Charlesworth on filming iconic Australian BMX, making BMX look good and "Big Salad".
Troy Charlesworth has been responsible for a lot of what you've seen in Australian BMX for the past two decades, producing some of the most epic BMX videos, from the Droppin' Clips in 2007, to Tear Da Club Up in 2022. He's also filmed a lot of epic video parts for Australian BMX pro riders Boyd Hilder and Alex Hiam, to name a few. We discuss his journey in BMX and being behind the lens for these iconic moments. Tear Da Club Up (Full video) Head to Youtube.com/warpartytv for all the videos mentioned. Head to Warparty.TV to see more! Shop the latest Backbone BMX clothing at the site: https://backbonebmx.com Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Backbone BMX Tyson Troy Warparty Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E64
Feb 1, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 64 | Trey Jones gets down & dirty on Swampfest, the BMX world and mid school BMX icons.
Trey Jones is the real deal. A pro BMX rider, Swampfest event creator and organiser, BMX collector and everything else in between, Trey is not scared to get his hands dirty in the name of building BMX in what he feels is the right way. This is exactly the chat I hoped we'd have. I hadn't spent much time talking to Trey before this, but I knew we'd get along and even though I respected him before, my respect reached new levels after this one. Trey is switched on and you can tell, he loves and cares for BMX. Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Backbone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Trey: https://www.instagram.com/treyjonesucks Please like the podcast, leave a review, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E63
Jan 15, 2025 · 38 min
Episode 63 | Backbone BMX in 2025 is not going to be the same (big announcement)
Likely the biggest announcement we have ever done. I'm excited for the next step. Support us on the journey as we make our next move in BMX! Buy something Backbone & rep it: https://backbonebmx.com/collections/backbone-bmx Link to the podcast I spoke about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UL5eh-jNrg Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Please leave a 5 star review and share the podcast with your friends.
S1 · E62
Dec 27, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 62 | Ryan Fudger's BMX industry insights, memorable moments during Ride BMX mag + running Our BMX
Ryan Fudger has cemented himself as one of the most important figures in BMX media, worldwide. Having spent almost two decades working for Ride BMX Magazine (including a role as associate editor), Ryan created Our BMX, an independent media outlet, which includes the successful Unclicked Podcast with Dennis Enarson. It was great to have Ryan on the Back Bone Zone, as he is a podcast host, you don't often to get to hear his thoughts in a deep way on various subjects, so it was great to discuss many of them here. Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! Doorstep BMX video: https://youtu.be/x5D2yUWS__w?si=QzvNdgg-xoXgLINW Visit Our BMX here: https://ourbmx.com We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Ryan (Our BMX): https://www.instagram.com/bmx/ Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E61
Dec 10, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 61 | Strength & Conditioning Coach Emma Finnegan drops knowledge on how to ride BMX better for longer.
Emma Finnegan is a BMX rider from Liverpool, UK. Emma not only travels the world riding BMX and representing brands like Kink BMX and Demolition, but she is also a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, training clients full time on how to better their lives through physical training. Because of her intimate knowledge of BMX and training, Emma trains BMX riders across the globe. She has recently launched her app through her coaching business, which you can reach her here: https://instagram.com/theathleticspace This was a great conversation, Emma has a deep knowledge of training for rehabilitation from injuries, as well as prehab exercises and things every BMX rider should know if they want to prolong their riding lifetime. Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Aus made electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at checkout for 15% off! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmafinno/ Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E60
Nov 27, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 60 | Clint Reynolds talks trails, DIY bowl building, Credence/S&M Bikes and living the BMX life his way.
Clint Reynolds is one of the most influential BMX riders of our generation within the trail/bowl riding space and I was stoked to catch up with him, to talk about all things BMX, his move back to Austin, TX and a whole lot of cool BMX stories. Clint is a legend, I loved this conversation with him. Backbone Black Friday starts 8pm AEST 28/11, head to the website to score up to 50% off Backbone clothing, as well as other sale items: https://backbonebmx.com Backbone Jump Club Jerseys drop 6pm AEST 29/11, limited to 100 pieces, grab one (if they're still there): https://backbonebmx.com/products/backbone-jump-club-jersey We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Clint: https://www.instagram.com/credence_bikes/ Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E59
Nov 15, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Episode 59 | Ross D. Lavender discusses Australian BMX history
Every episode of The Back Bone Zone is awesome, but this one left me in awe. Seeing Ross D. Lavender's commitment to making sure Australian BMX history is documented was nothing short of amazing. Ross showed me the Unscene BMX archive, which led us into discussing Australian BMX history and everything about it, and what Ross is doing to make sure it is looked after. Please visit Ross' website below, or the BMX exhibition he has in Logan, QLD - "Progression Playground". https://unscenehistory.com/ https://www.loganarts.com.au/event/exhibition-opening-progression-playground/ We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Ross/Unscene BMX: https://www.instagram.com/unscenehistory/ Support Backbone BMX by visiting the shop: https://www.backbonebmx.com Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
Oct 24, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 58 | Josh Cernotta bought a property to fill it with BMX trails and the best jam ever
Buying your first home is a big commitment that is attached with a big $ figure, but imagine bypassing the home and heading straight to the backyard to see if the soil is worth building trails on. That's what Josh Cernotta did, and it has led to one of the most amazing trail spots, as well as the most notorious jams in Australian BMX history. Find out more about Josh's BMX history, as well as the iconic HVT spot, within this episode of the Back Bone Zone. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Josh: https://www.instagram.com/save.rails.ride.trails Support Backbone BMX by visiting the shop: https://www.backbonebmx.com Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E57
Oct 15, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 57 | Logan Martin on progression, pressure and motivation to stay at the top of Freestyle BMX
Logan Martin is arguably the most successful competitive freestyle BMX rider of this generation, if not of all time. Olympic gold medalist, multiple time world champion, too many X-Games medals to count, Logan has done it all and yet shows no hint of slowing down. Behind the gold medals and glory is a family man who is incredibly self-motivated to achieve the 'next level' in BMX... Even if he has to create that level himself. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://instagram.com/peni_chillin Logan: https://www.instagram.com/loganmartinbmx Vote for your favourite Aus/NZ rider in the first RDR Awards here: https://www.backbonebmx.com/rdr Support Backbone BMX by visiting the shop: https://www.backbonebmx.com Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!
S1 · E56
Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 56 | What I learned about BMX from training Muay Thai with Kieran Walsh
Back Bone Zone episode 56: What a fun episode! I take on the challenge of speaking with someone completely out of BMX, by speaking with an expert in their field - Kieran Walsh. Kieran is the owner of one of Australia's most prestigious Muay Thai gyms, Muay U, and their head coach. Through going to Kieran's gym, I have learnt a lot about the positive aspects of a very similar sport/culture/lifestyle to BMX. If you are into combat sports, you will like this. If you like learning about new things, you'll like this. If you like BMX and want to contribute to its growth, you'll learn from this. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX Tyson Kieran Muay U Vote for your favourite Aus/NZ rider in the first RDR Awards here: https://www.backbonebmx.com/rdr Support Backbone BMX here! Please like, subscribe and share it with your friends!

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