Podcast
BFS LIVE
Hosted by Breaking Free Skatepark · EN
The offical podcast Breaking Free Skatepark. Rochester New YorkBFS
LIVE is a podcast with the aim to recreate the everyday conversations that everyday people engage in while in public spaces, such as skateparks. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show.
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Content Creation & Action Sports | BFSLIVE ep 126 w PlumbinSk8er
Mar 2601:51:15Tap to summarizeNick joins us for the 3rd time to talk about content creation, plumbing, and the decline of action sports .Nick Parlet aka @plumbingsk8r . He is a lifelong skateboarder, operates his own plumbing business, is a content creator, and, most importantly, a father of two. Nick showed up and helped build Breaking Free Skatepark back in 2016 and has been a lifelong friend ever since. His efforts are something I will never forget, and our friendship is noteworthy. Nick and his son, Blake, can be seen in many old videos and vlogs on the BFS YouTube channel. It was awesome to catch up with him about his business and social media content creation. Nick is a hard worker, and that comes from his years of skateboarding. We have a lot to learn from his dedication. This is Nick's second appearance on BFS LIVE.Follow Nick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/plumbingsk8r/Instagram (local business) Tidy Pipes https://www.instagram.com/tidypipesplumbing/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@plumbingsk8r?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/plumbingsk8rBFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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Overcoming Injury | BFSLIVE ep 125 w Phil De Mattia
Mar 1101:51:53Tap to summarizePhil De Mattia is a longtime friend of Breaking Free Skatepark. He did all the welding during the initial build-out back in 2016. Phil is an immigrant, a former pro BMX rider (for Mongoose and Kink), a metal fabricator, and a hyper-dedicated person. In this episode, we talk about building a new life, what BMX taught us both good and bad, and trying to maintain a healthy life both physically and mentally. Phil is one of those "they broke the mold with this one" kinda guy.Phil is not active on social media but.....https://www.instagram.com/phildewelder/https://www.instagram.com/fabwellstudiosllc/BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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The Skate of the Union Address | BFSLIVE ep 124 w GnarWrench
Feb 2701:16:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Breaking Free Skatepark owner Gnanwrench talks about the skate of action sports and the skatepark.BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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Is BMX Dead? | BFSlive 123 w Alfredo Mancuso
Feb 1202:20:59Tap to summarize @AlfredoMancuso is a content creator, BMX rider, and businessman with a follower count in the hundreds of thousands and over 1000 videos on his YouTube channel. He been involved with brands like The Come Up, OSS, and more. This man has seemingly done it all in BMX.He recently uploaded "BMX IS DEAD and NOBODY Wants To Admit It"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dPEDjEvxAE&t=291sThis video was the catalyst for this episode.Follow Alfredo on Instahttps://www.instagram.com/alfredomancusoTiktokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alfredo_mancusoBFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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Wheelerville Bike Trails | BFSlive ep 122 w Jeremy Manning
Jan 29Tap to summarizeJeremy Manning is the trail manager of Caroga/Wheelerville trails in the Adirondacks. Wheelerville trails website https://www.wheelervilletrails.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/WHEELERVILLETRAILS/Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/326009592628582BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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The Accessibility of Action Sports | BFSlive ep 121
Jan 22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about what accessibility in action sports means. Whether it be cultural, institutional, or from within, action sports need to be accessible if we want our sports to thrive.BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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Two Minute Skatepark Reviews | BFSLIVE ep 120
Jan 801:42:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about why I do "Two minute skatepark reviews". We compare modern skateparks to shared-use trails. We talk about how we should think about the sustainability and accessibility of modern skatepark design.Follow Two Minute skatepark reviews herehttps://www.instagram.com/twominuteskatepark/BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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X-Mas Eve Live | BFS LIVE ep 119 w BFS FAM
Dec 2501:42:48Tap to summarizeMerry Christmas from Gnarwrench and Gooj. In this episode, we talk about a lot of random crap. We tried to stay centered around the holidays, but you know how it goes.BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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LIVE Q&A + Wheel Building | BFS LIVE ep 118 w GnarWrench
Dec 1901:40:56Tap to summarizeThis Q&A was streamed on Youtube and TikTok. We talked about music, injuries, positive masculinity, and of course, skateparks.BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskateparkYou can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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BFS Book Club ATPH | BFS LIVE 117 w Nick Guggino
Dec 1101:55:00Tap to summarizeNick Guggino joins us again after a summer of trail building, bike riding, and constructing a cabin in Massachusetts. I began this episode by gifting Nick a copy of Cormac McCarthy's National Book Award-winning novel "All the Pretty Horses." Catch us next month to discuss the novel.Watch Nick's in episode 83 here https://www.youtube.com/live/xg3jPesQ5bsBFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkateparkFollow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com
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