Kevin Porter sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!
The latest epsiode of the Kanode Knows Podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around he has the one and only Kevin Porter on to tell his story in BMX, along with what he’s up to these days, covering so much ground. This is a great listen, so give it a listen!
“In this episode of Kanode Knows, we sit down with one of the most influential BMX riders of all time, Kevin Porter. He’s a humble, smart, and cool dude, and this conversation covers his entire story, from his early days of riding in Chicago to his pro career and his transition into the coffee industry. We dive into the past, talking about ’90s BMX school shows, the impact of the internet on the sport, and what it was like to meet some of the biggest names in BMX. Kevin also shares what he’s most proud of, his personal BMX Mount Rushmore, and his advice for the next generation of riders.
00:00: Intro
00:00:34 Introducing the guest, Kevin Porter
00:02:01 Discussion on AI-generated social media content
00:03:55 Kevin’s use of ChatGPT for work
00:05:14 The challenge of getting sponsors for the podcast
00:06:32 Talking about meeting other pro riders
00:07:33 “You don’t love BMX if you don’t love it all.”
00:09:28 Kevin’s background and early days in Chicago
00:10:10 Early riding days and being inspired by his brother
00:12:50 Finding trail culture and how it changed his life
00:13:43 Finding Scrap skatepark and seeing pro riders
00:15:28 His experience doing BMX school shows in the ’90s
00:17:23 How the internet killed the energy of live shows
00:18:18 The feeling of riding in front of a crowd
00:19:43 First experiences in front of the camera
00:21:15 Realizing there’s no money in BMX
00:24:49 The transition from BMX to the coffee industry
00:26:47 Remembering Jimmy Walker
00:28:45 Talking about The Sobel bowl
00:31:21 The importance of style in BMX
00:33:14 Riding without pegs
00:41:14 The influence Kevin had on Ruben
00:43:06 The “curved wall” story with Ruben
01:13:58 The influence of Aaron Ross
01:15:11 Kevin talks about Garrett Byrnes’s style and headset
01:33:48 Joining the Fly Bikes team
01:56:27 What makes a rider a “professional.”
02:21:58 What Kevin is most proud of in his BMX career
02:23:25 Advice for young riders
02:39:24 The one trick Kevin would get rid of
02:40:17 Kevin’s personal BMX Mount Rushmore” – Bobby Kanode
