Bobby Kanode Archives

Kanode Knows – Miles Rogoish

November 10, 2025

Miles Rogoish sat down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

The latest episode of the Kanode Knows Podcast has arrived. This time around Bobby Kanode caught up with Miles Rogoish to talk about his story from his history in BMX on through what he has going on today! Miles has a hell of a story and this is definitely a good listen, so get on that play button!

“Nice door. Tuesdays with Miles, Mankind, Mongoose, Subrosa, Stranger, Ballpark Franks, BNQT, ESPN, CrookedWorld, Dig, everywhere. Miles was everywhere. I have never really talked at length with the man and I’m pleased to report he’s an excellent human. Stoked for him and his family, sobriety, and new chapter in life in the art world. Enjoy.

0:00 – Intro: The Undeniable Miles Rogoish
2:01 – The Origin of “The Meech” and Miles’ Lingo
8:29 – The Infamous Subrosa Split & Footage Ownership
18:21 – The Lost Passion Project: Why “Miles Goody” Would’ve Been Amazing
21:55 – Sobriety & “The Train” Mentality: Moving Past Conflict
30:25 – Balancing Alcoholism & High Productivity
34:52 – Self-Honesty: Why Clarity Changed His Life
42:27 – Meeting Heroes: Being in a Van with Kachinsky and Burns
52:38 – Severing Ties with BMX to Start New Ventures
1:02:24 – Transition to Production Design & The Film Industry
1:09:12 – The Knee Injury That Launched Mr. Face Art
1:13:39 – The Power of Breathing (10 Deep Breaths)
2:00:22 – Proudest Trick: The Swing Set Grind
2:21:58 – Scariest Moment: Falling off a Third-Story Fire Escape
2:34:44 – Miles Rogoish’s BMX Mount Rushmore
2:36:50 – How to Commission Art from MrFace.Art ” – Bobby Kanode

Kanode Knows – Max Vu

October 7, 2025

Max Vu sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows podcast.

The latest episode of Kanode Knows from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around he gets on a video chat with Max Vu talking his story in BMX and outside. We’ve been watching Max grow up and become an absolute shredder since he was just a kid, so it’s pretty awesome getting to know his story. Check it!

“What’s up, BMX nerds! This week we got the ultra-talented, well-rounded, and humble Max Vu.
Max dives into his crazy trip to Vietnam, Walks us through being a true child prodigy—think crank arm grinds down rails at age 10!

Plus, Max breaks down his new tape-less camera setup, We also cover why your local bike shop survives the internet age.

Like, share, subscribe, and enjoy the show!

00:00 – Intro & Child Prodigy Riding
01:41 – Vietnam Trip: Culture Shock & New Skatepark
08:13 – Ancestry, Vietnamese Food & Street Snacks
14:41 – Water Sports, Spearfishing & Philippines Boat Trip
16:45 – DIY: Tape-less VX Camera & 3D Printing
25:24 – The TKO Contest & Rider-Judged Format
30:14 – Hitting Rails at 8 & Max’s Early Progression
37:08 – Throwback: Six-Year-Old Max Clips
42:03 – Next-Gen Child Shredders (G C H BMX)
45:51 – Sponsorships: Cult, Vans, Shadow & Robbie’s Influence
55:32 – Best Feeling Trick & Nitro Circus Jump Terror
1:03:14 – Imaginary Cup Picks & Video Part Plans
1:05:55 – Tough Switch to 20″ Bikes & Barspin Fear
1:11:47 – Signature Stem Design & Geometry Talk
1:21:23 – Meeting Ryan Nyquist & Favorite Video (Grounded)
1:29:33 – Favorite Trip (Japan) & The Trick to Eliminate
1:34:32 – Proudest Moment: Inspiring the Vietnam Scene
1:45:21 – Advice: Don’t Make BMX a Chore & Bike Shop Secrets
1:49:58 – Max Vu’s BMX Mount Rushmore” – Bobby Kanode

Kanode Knows – Ryan Mills

September 29, 2025

The latest episode of Kanode Knows features Ryan Mills!

It’s time for another round of Kanode Knows from Bobby Kanode. This time around he gets Ryan Mills on a video call to get his story from BMX to his fall with drug addiction to recovery and more. It’s always awesome hearing from Ryan since he has a hell of a story, and it makes for a great listen. Hit play and take it all in!

“Pro BMX rider Ryan Mills is on the show to share his unbelievable story. We cover everything from his rise as a pro in the early 2000s, landing magazine covers, to his terrifying eight-year battle with heroin addiction and homelessness.

We get nostalgic about Props, MegaTour, the T1 days, and more!

00:00 – Intro
10:34 – The BMX Origin Story
13:41-Turning Pro
16:32 – The Start of the Pill Adventure
18:59 – Funny Clip Stories and the Iconic 180 Drop
22:20 – The Origin Story of Kyle Carlson the Filmmaker
23:04 – Pro Money and the Value of a Day Job
24:36 – Ryan’s Current Job & Opioid Awareness Work
25:03 – T1, Joe Rich, and BMX Heroes
28:49 – The Video Part That “Blew Him Up”
34:44 – How TJ Lavin Got Ryan Sponsored by Monster Energy
38:09 – Thoughts on the Modern BMX Scene
41:01 – The Wild Days of Interbike in Vegas
42:43 – Classic VHS Tapes: Road Fools and SNL for Video
46:58 – Mega Tour Stories and the Death of Big BMX Trips
54:35 – Mentors, Gratitude, and Life Lessons from BMX
59:22 – The Craziest Story: Shoplifting, a Stolen Jaguar, and the Hospital Escape
1:09:27 – The Credit Card Scam and the Arrest That Saved His Life
1:13:31 – Attributes of a “Good Shoplifter” and Homeless Life Hacks
1:16:44 – Dealing with Cartels and Cheating Death
1:21:34 – Why the Drugs Made BMX “Pointless” (and Why Sobriety Brought it Back)
1:25:57 – The Hell of Heroin Withdrawal in Jail
1:28:25 – The 14th Time: Drug Court and Getting Sober
1:34:28 – The Signature Questions: Proudest Moment, Scariest Moment, and Advice
1:38:05 – The One Trick Ryan Would Get Rid Of (Sorry, Jeff!)
1:39:45 – Ryan Mills’ Mount Rushmore of BMX
1:41:06 – What’s Next for Ryan Mills?” – Bobby Kanode

Kanode Knows – Mikey Andrew

September 15, 2025

Mikey “Milky” Andrew sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

The latest episode of the Kanode Knows Podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around Mikey Andrew sits down to tell his story, talk sponsorship changes, travel, video parts and much, much more. Hit play to get to know him a little better!

“Milky is one of my favorite bikers to watch. He’s a really fun guy to be at a spot with and the future is bright for dat dog.

0:00 Intro & Early Life
6:16 Getting into BMX & First Videos
11:54 Career Moves, S&M, & Moving to SoCal
18:35 Major Projects & Filming
22:22 Riding Style & Family Background
28:34 How to Stay Grounded
30:57 Golf and BMX
31:36 Scariest Moments in BMX
34:57 The Future of BMX
46:58 Sponsorships & BMX Media
55:27 Working with Krejmas
1:04:15 Leaving Fit & Street vs. Park
1:11:43 The Deliverables Video
1:18:20 Filming the Infamous Clip
1:26:22 Back in Reno
1:30:27 Christmas and the Industry
1:35:47 The Health of BMX Spots
1:48:24 What’s Next for Riders?
2:05:33 BMX Mount Rushmore
2:11:30 Outro”

Kanode Knows – Kevin Porter

September 2, 2025

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

Kanode Knows – Boyd Hilder

August 26, 2025

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

Kanode Knows – Tammy McCarley

August 18, 2025

Tammy McCarley sat down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

The latest episode of the Kanode Knows Podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived! This time around he caught up with the one and only Tammy McCarley for a lengthy 3 hour long conversation covering everything from how he got his nickname through his riding career, to what he’s up to these days and more! This is a real good listen, so get on that play button now!

“This week on the show, we got professional BMX rider Tammy McCarley. It was awesome hearing his story, from growing up in East County, San Diego, and a trailer park, to becoming a prolific pro rider. We talked about how he got his nickname ‘Tammy,’ his time riding at Claremont Skatepark, and what it was like winning the ‘Local Exposure’ contest. We also dive into his sponsorships with Sunday and Federal, and his involvement with ‘The Trip’ and ‘Freed’ bikes.

00:00:00 – Welcome to the show with Tammy McCarley
00:02:56 – How Tammy got his nickname
00:06:47 – Getting into BMX as a kid
00:09:10 – First tricks and getting hooked
00:10:32 – Influences and riding at Claremont Skatepark
00:20:41 – The story of winning “Local Exposure”
00:24:31 – Getting hooked up with Sunday and Fit
00:28:00 – Filming with Robbie Morales and Chris Havan
00:47:28 – How Tammy started riding street
00:56:39 – Turning down a Sunday sponsorship for Amity
01:15:56 – Filming his “Welcome to the Team” video part for Federal
01:29:44 – Getting a ticket and a story about The Gonz
01:33:39 – Riding with The Gonz every day
01:51:16 – The beginning of Freed Bikes
02:01:22 – Moving to West Side Phoenix and Tempe
02:10:20 – Getting involved with “The Trip”
02:16:39 – A message to the fans
02:26:12 – The story behind the backwards foot plant clip
02:33:45 – Talking about his warehouse job after Freed Bikes
02:46:02 – A conversation about Dustin Millard and a tattoo
02:52:35 – Reflecting on the best parts of his career
03:00:35 – Talking about his diet and healthy living” –

Kanode Knows – Sean Burns

August 4, 2025

Sean Burns sat down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

Here’s one we’re real stoked on. The latest episode of the Kanode Knows podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived, and this time around he catches up with Sean Burns to get to know him a little better. As you already know, Sean has been killing it on both sides of the lens, running Bone Deth and soooo much more. Sean’s style is one of a kind and always keeps you guessing what’s to come next! It’s definitely interesting hearing more about the side of his life you don’t always see or hear about from his riding.

“Sean Burns is BMX’s madman poet. This is two hours of rooftops, horror films, dog walking, mental breakdowns, and broken spines.

We talk:
Living in Boston for $2100 a month
Filming horror shorts on 2009 MacBooks
Why he stopped drinking
The time cops found 10 dudes in a hot tub wearing police hats
Oh, and BMX.
It’s exactly what you expect. And also not at all.

00:00 – Intro & why Sean matters
06:25 – Mr. Entity
13:38 – Cost of living & life in Boston
21:47 – Transcend part & weird edits
28:54 – Tangible media vs. Instagram
35:57 – Roof drops, fear, and style
44:14 – Starting Bone Deth parts
52:04 – Wild house guests & team chaos
59:37 – Party years and who drank
67:09 – Early film/acting experiments
74:46 – Weird horror influences
82:22 – Audience reactions to his work
89:59 – Plans for screenings & new projects
97:26 – Inspirations & other creators
105:25 – Riders who still “have it”” – Bobby Kanode