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Unclicked Podcast – Taj Mihelich

December 16, 2025

Taj Mihelich sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast.

The latest episode of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Ryan Fudger and Mike Escamilla have the one and only Taj Mihelich to sit down to tell his story from how he got his start, all the way through his BMX career, his art, music and much, much more.This covers a ton of ground over the course of 3 hours, so hit play and take it all in!

“The title is correct, Taj Mihelich is in the Unclicked studio! And I couldn’t be more happy to type that out. Taj is a hero to the BMX community and a shining example of style, creativity, and doing things your own way. He’s always been authentic to himself, never letting trends or outside influence distract from his vision. Whether it’s riding, art, or making music, Taj has always stayed true to himself. I can keep saying nice things about Taj, but I won’t keep you much longer, hit play and enjoy an in depth conversation with the living legend Taj Mihelich. We also got special guest host Mike Escamilla to help us dig deeper into Taj’s history.

Taj has a new book out, Ban the Fan. It can be found here: https://thinkupgoodthings.com/

TOC:
00:00 – Taj Mih‍️Erich
15:00 – Matt Hoffman
34:35 – Austin
42:00 – Vert‍️
1:00:05 – Signature Frame
1:04:28 – Leaving Hoffman️
1:20:12 – T1
1:30:15 – Shoe Design
1:45:19 – Etnies️
2:11:01 – Relationships
2:27:14 – New Beginnings
2:34:10 – Texas Toast
2:45:36 – First Time on Stage
3:14:00 – Bellingham
3:16:51 – Art
3:30:52 – Embracing the Unknown” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Chad Kagy

November 11, 2025

Chad Kagy sits down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest episode of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around the one and only Chad Kagy to talk his story in BMX from how he got his first big deal with Hoffman Bikes all the way through his career on up to what he is up to today! This is a great listen, so get on that play button!

“Chad Kagy is in the Unclicked studio is week! Chad walks us through the ins and outs of his BMX career. Including some of his more serious injuries, his focus on X Games, and ultimately making the choice to no longer compete. Special guest host Mike Escamilla is in the studio too, helping things along. Hit play and get to know Chad Kagy!

00:00 – Chad Kagy
07:46 – Hoffman Bikes ‍️
25:39 – X Games️
46:22 – Video Games
50:12 – Specialized
1:02:36 – Mind Games
1:30:19 – Risks
2:02:25 – Mega Ramp
2:05:53 – Recovery
2:18:54 – Family
2:54:20 – Judging
3:15:15 – Advice” – Our BMX

S&M Bikes – Talkin’ Shit: Ventura DIY

October 24, 2025

Some of the S&M Bikes squad loaded up for a trip to the Ventura DIY spot.

S&M Bikes have kicked off a new series. For this first round, some of the S&M family loaded up for a trip to the Ventura DIY spot to spend a day cruising. Here’s a look at what they got into!

“What happens when you throw a few generations of dudes in a van and head to Ventura, CA to session a slightly sketchy D.I.Y.? A bunch of shit-talking, that’s what.

Jason Enns, Biz Jordan, Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Mike Hoder, Jeff Zielinski and Aryei Levenson jumped in the van manned by our main man Stew Johnson and smack talk and good times ensued.

This one’s about as BMX as it gets… so much so we decided to start a new series -Talkin’ Shit!

Filmed/Edited by: Stew Johonson
Photography: Jeff Zielinski” – S&M Bikes

Unclicked Podcast – Jason Enns

April 22, 2025

Jason Enns sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast.

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around the one and only Jason Enns sat down to talk about his story from how he got his start all the way up through the news that he’s on the S&M Bikes team now. This is a 3 hour long conversation that covers a ton of ground, especially because Rooftop and Ryan “Biz” Jordan were in on this one as well. Too good to pass up.

“Jason Enns is in the Unclicked studio! Jason is BMX street royalty, to say the least… From his early Road Fools days to being a key player in pioneering modern day street riding, we cover it all in this latest episode of Unclicked. We need legends to interview legends, right? Well, we have Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla and Ryan “Biz” Jordan sitting in to help us fill in the gaps. This episode has been a long time coming, so I’ll let you get to it. Hit play and enjoy!

00:00 – Jason Enns
20:58 – BMX House ‍️
31:50 – Kink and Volume ️
36:38 – Road Fools
1:16:14 – Transition to Barrier Riding
1:25:00 – Etnies and Lotek
1:30:39 – Forward and Criminal Mischief
1:38:00 – Flying
1:50:45 – Progression️
2:06:12 – California
2:20:06 – Lotek
2:35:35 – Nostalgia️
2:56:43 – Returning to Roots
3:04:43 – Injuries
3:12:15 – Wrap Up” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Brian Castillo

January 28, 2025

Brian Castillo sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest episode of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around the one and only Brian Castillo sits down to talk about his history in BMX, Volume Bikes, Demolition Parts, photography and more up through what he is up to now. This is a great listen, so get on that play button to enjoy it!

“We have a legend in the Unclicked Studio, Brian Castillo! Brian was one of the most influential street riders of his time, The guy can make a bunnyhop 180 look good… In this episode Brian recounts what it was like to get his start in BMX and grind his way through the ranks. From working in a warehouse to owning and operating his own bike company, Volume Bikes. Brian is a legend in the sport through and through, Speaking of legends, Brian’s long time friend Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla dropped by to co-host and provide some hilarious details along the way. Mike also helped edit this episode and brought in some amazing BTS video and photos to help tell some of the crazier stories from Brians early days. Hit play and enjoy some of the life and times of Brian Castillo!
Hosts:
Ryan Fudger: / fyanrudger
Mike Escamilla: / mikeescamilla

Guest:
Brian Castillo: / briancastillo

00:00 – Brian Castillo
02:59 – The Epic First Meeting
10:57 – BMX Scene and Influences
15:21 – Early Influences
19:39 – Sponsorship
30:34 – The Rise of BRIAN CASTILLO
37:00 – Business Ventures️
45:38 – Early Days in BMX‍️
1:04:00 – Building Volume and Initial Struggles
1:15:49 – The Evolution of BMX Magazines
1:18:01 – Learning Photography and BMX Culture
1:31:35 – Demolition BMX
1:31:59 – The Evolution and Impact of BMX Videos
1:46:11 – Team Dynamics
1:50:01 – The Shift from Magazines to Social Media
1:56:11 – Creativity2:03:39 – Memorable BMX Experiences
2:10:06 – Stressful Moments in BMX Industry
2:16:11 – Brian’s Driving Experience
2:19:59 – Dennis on the Team
2:25:56 – Changing Market Dynamics
2:39:02 – Life After Selling the Company
2:46:32 – The Future” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Todd Lyons

February 28, 2024

Todd Lyons sits down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Todd Lyons sits down with Ryan Fudger and Mike Escamilla to talk about his long history in BMX from how he got his start on up to his current spot. Todd has been crushing it for years and you already know with a nickname like “Wildman” there’s plenty of stories. Hit play and give this a listen!

“Racer, Dirt Jumper, and full on freestyle BMX lifer Todd Wildman Lyons is in the Unclicked studio! Todd is a living legend, He’s seen it all and is an encyclopedia of BMX knowledge. Coincidently he has a-lot of his day to day written down in a journal. Hurry to that play button and get to know The Wildman

0:00 – Intro
10:00- Early sponsorship
35:00 – JNCO / XGAMES
1:02:00 – Corey Nastazio
1:06:00 – Racing
1:45:00 – MTV Sports and Music Festival
1:56:00 – WILDMAN
2:11:00 – SE Bikes
2:58:00 – Bike Life
3:13:30 – Questions / Wrap up” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – John Povah

August 15, 2023

The one and only John Povah sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

Now this is what we’re talking about! The Unclicked Podcast finally got John Povah on for an interview! As some of you probably know, John has been one of those guys who has a long history in BMX and has been behind the scenes making so many things happen for years from bringing up riders to being a team manager, producer of some of the best BMX videos out and so much more. John is one of those guys that is always making things happen, and he has such a cool story. This is over 3 hours with Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla and Nathan Williams joining in. As expected, this was a super good listen so get on that play button now!

“John Povah on the Unclicked Podcast. You read that right, Instead of just talking about him every episode we got him in the studio for this 3+ hour monolith of an episode. Povah is a lot go things to a lot of people, but when you boil it all down he is the nicest, most hard-working, reliable, Salty Bastard you’ll ever come across. Long-time friends Mike Escamilla, and Nathan Williams sit in and get into the nitty gritty details of tour life, being a team manager, and being a part of some of the most iconic moments in BMX history.” – Our BMX
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Best of X Games “Real BMX” (2016-2021)

June 20, 2023

A look back at the best of X Games Real BMX.

It has been a few years since the X Games held a new “Real BMX” contest, thanks to Covid, but they just released this new show looking back at all the best riding that went down over the years with Mike Escamilla, Dakota Roche and Calvin Kosovich. This is a super good watch because it’s easy to forget just how crazy these videos were. Take a look!

“Since 2016, the X Games Real BMX series has showcased the most innovative BMX street riding outside of the X Games competition venue, in a video competition that pits rider and filmer against the real-life elements of urban BMX street riding.

Each year, a hand-picked selection of the sport’s top BMX street riders submitted 90-second video parts, to be judged upon by their peers, in hope of taking home X Games gold. And in the process, the unpredictable and wildly progressive world of BMX street riding was given a platform for the world to witness. From technical handrail combinations to high speed roof drops, the riders of Real BMX demonstrated the many creative avenues taken within BMX street riding.

Now, with five years of successful competition and more than a few never-been-done moves to claim, X Games presents The Best of Real BMX: 2016-2021.

Hosted by Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, featuring former Real BMX host, judge and competitor Dakota Roche, and internationally renowned BMX videographer Calvin Kosovich.

Featuring: Courage Adams, Alex Donnachie, Colin Varanyak, Kevin Peraza, Garrett Reynolds, Simone Barraco, Corey Martinez, Nathan Williams, Erik Elstran, Felix Prangenberg, Brad Simms, Jordan Hango, Colt Fake, Chad Kerley, Julian Molina, Lewis Mills, Van Homan, Dave Krone, Dan Coller, Greg Illingworth, Jake Seeley, Demarcus Paul, Sean Ricany, Dennis Enarson, Broc Raiford, Tom Dugan.” – X Games
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