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Boyd Hilder sat dow for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

The latest episode of the Kanode Knows Podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around Boyd Hilder sits down on a call for nearly 2 hour conversation talking everything from riding and traveling to filming video parts, contests and more. Boyd is always on the move and working on projects, so this is definitely an interesting listen, so get on that play button!

“In this episode of Kanode Knows, we sit down with Australian BMX legend Boyd Hilder. We discuss his life and career, including his engagement, what he does during his downtime, and his experiences on the road. Boyd talks about traveling for BMX, from his first trip to England where he broke his collarbone to his trips to South Africa, Taiwan, and Portugal while filming his “Jet Lag” video part. He also shares his thoughts on the differences between winning a contest and completing a video project, as well as his experience getting sponsored by Monster Energy. This is a must-watch for any BMX fan!

00:00 – 00:22: Intro
00:22 – 03:44: The engagement news
03:44 – 05:36: What Boyd does on his days off
05:36 – 06:12: The importance of staying busy
06:12 – 08:06: Upcoming jams and events
08:06 – 10:10: The story behind “Over Pigs”
10:10 – 11:19: Watching your own video parts
11:19 – 13:20: Choosing a filmmaker for “Jet Lag”
13:20 – 16:05: Getting sponsored by Monster
16:05 – 18:30: South Africa trip and an injury
18:30 – 20:21: Trips for the “Jet Lag” video
20:21 – 22:28: Tips for finding local spots
22:28 – 23:53: All about the “Jet Lag” video
23:53 – 24:54: Donny’s videos and a Transition Rider of the Year chat
24:54 – 26:15: “Over Pigs” and a security encounter
26:15 – 28:09: Living the van life
28:09 – 29:35: How sponsors help with travel
29:35 – 32:22: The first trip to the US and a broken collarbone
32:22 – 34:10: X Games and Simple Session highlights
34:10 – 36:31: The best box jump tricks
36:31 – 38:00: The best spots for riding and filming
38:00 – 40:02: Project X memories
40:02 – 42:25: Why you should always wear a helmet
42:25 – 43:30: Advice for new riders
43:30 – 45:00: A trick Boyd would get rid of forever
45:00 – 46:31: Discussing air travel
46:31 – 48:40: The first trip to the US and an injury
48:40 – 50:47: First impressions of American BMX
50:47 – 52:19: Traveling with a bike
52:19 – 53:50: Most memorable part of a trip
53:50 – 56:35: Simple Session memories and parties
56:35 – 58:44: Simple Session course and the designer
58:44 – 1:00:23: A kid dressed up as Boyd
1:00:23 – 1:02:18: The story behind the “Jet Lag” video release
1:02:18 – 1:03:30: How Boyd feels about his videos on YouTube
1:03:30 – 1:05:07: Traveling and meeting new people
1:05:07 – 1:07:05: Being a tourist vs. being on a video trip
1:07:05 – 1:14:59: Bucket list destination: Japan
1:14:59 – 1:16:44: Filming with Troy Charlesworth
1:16:44 – 1:18:24: Rich Forne’s filming style
1:18:24 – 1:20:01: The knock-up list
1:20:01 – 1:21:40: Winning the X Games
1:21:40 – 1:23:44: Contest vibe vs. video part pressure
1:23:44 – 1:25:29: Doing a manual and other video tricks
1:25:29 – 1:27:18: Getting a gold medal
1:27:18 – 1:29:24: Being in a video game
1:29:24 – 1:32:22: More on why helmets are important
1:32:22 – 1:34:00: Helmet representatives
1:34:00 – 1:35:50: Australian vs. American BMX
1:35:50 – 1:37:44: The future of BMX
1:37:44 – 1:42:08: Shoutouts and recommendations
1:42:08 – 1:44:40: Wrapping up the podcast” – Bobby Kanode