Ryan Fudger Archives – Page 2 of 15

Unclicked Podcast – Boyd Hilder

May 21, 2025

Boyd Hilder sits down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

It’s that time once again for another round of the Unclicked Podcast. This time around Boyd Hilder sits down with Ryan Fudger, Dennis Enarson and Murray Loubser to talk his story, riding, sponsors, travel plans, contests and so much more. This is “shorter” than some recent podcasts we’ve seen pop up, but they definitely cover a ton of ground in over 2 hours of conversation. Hit play and take it all in!

“Boyd Hilder is in the Unclicked Studio! An episode years in the making, and it was worth the wait. Fresh off an Odyssey trip, Boyd was able to swing by the studio with teammate Murray Loubser. If you’re not familiar, Boyd has won multiple Simple Sessions, owns an X Games gold medal, and has to be one of the most well rounded BMX riders in the sport. Seriously, you can catch Boyd doing gap to grinds one day, and lacing runs at Triple Challenge the next. Dude is a beast! Hit play and enjoy getting to know Boyd Hilder!

00:00 – Boyd Hilder
10:50 – Racing to Park
19:00 – X Games
25:37 – Monster
47:04 – Get Off the Couch Jam
56:14 – Palm Springs
1:16:46 – Federal
1:30:26 – Silly String
1:47:59 – Close Call
1:51:09 – $100k BMX contest?
2:00:29 – Helmet
2:16:57 – Competition Mindset
2:21:13 – Whats next?” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Ron Kimler

May 13, 2025

Ron Kimler sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived! This time around Ron Kimler sits down with Ryan Fudger and John Povah to talk about his riding career turned into professional ramp builder and so much more. This is 4 hours long with a ton of great stories, so get on that play button and enjoy!

“Ron Kimler is in the Unclicked Studio! Ron has done it all, professional BMX rider, Woodward Camp counselor, world traveler, X Games competitor, ramp builder, family man, and the list goes on. Ron puts 110% into everything he does, and his passion and work ethic shine on as he continues to leave his mark on BMX and action sports in general through his construction company, Livewire. We also have John Povah sitting in to help get to the gritty details from Ron and his antics in this 4+ hour episode of the Unclicked Podcast.

TOC:
00:00 – Ron Kimler ️
08:28 – Banned from X Games
28:39 – Taj
1:38:06 – Bikes of Baghdad
1:54:43 – TJ Lavin
2:15:41 – Bone Shaking‍️
2:35:53 – Livewire
3:01:35 – Woodward
3:30:00 – Jason Watts
3:37:00 – Balancing Work and Family Life
4:20:11 – Mental Health in BMX
4:24:44 – Understanding the Nature of Sponsorships
4:34:41 – Light Beer” – Our BMX

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 – Steve Croteau

April 15, 2025

Steve Croteau sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around they have Steve Croteau in the studio to talk about his history in BMX, what he has going on with Peep Game and much, much more. This is a 3 hour long conversation and they cover a ton of ground, so get on that play button.

“You know the name, Steve Croteau is in the Unclicked Studio! Get to know Steve as we cover his early days in BMX, starting PeepGame, his undeniably good Deadline part, and, more recently, his venture into making shoes, specifically the Devon Smillie Shoe (dropping April 18th). Hate him or love him, dude is a talented designer, BMX rider, and holds a passion for BMX close to his heart. Don’t let me keep yappin, I’ll leave that to Steve. Hit play and enjoy!

PeepGame: https://peep-game.com

00:00 – Steve Croteau
05:37 – The Launch of New Shoes
15:00 – New York
39:00 – Next Generation of BMX
1:03:01 – Industry
1:25:00 – Relationships
1:45:14 – Confrontations ️
2:04:37 – Designing
2:17:00 – Deadline
2:33:02 – Partnerships in BMX‍️
3:17:16 – Honest Conversations” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Jason Watts: Round 3

March 25, 2025

Jason Watts makes another appearance on the Unclicked Podcast.

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around they have brought Jason Watts on for the 3rd time to catch up with everything he has going on from ramp builds to sponsor news, future plans and more!

“Jason Watts is back! An Unclicked Podcast favorite and an all-around fun dude to have in the studio. Jason embodies life on the road and living on your own terms, bringing that mentality to everything he does. Whether it’s building ramps, managing a BMX team, or riding, Jason does it his way… and no one can tell him otherwise. Hit play and get a glimpse of what Jason has been up to since his last appearance on Unclicked.

Thanks to Oskar Blues, and Source BMX, and AG1 for supporting the Unclicked Podcast!

Hosts:
Ryan Fudger: / fyanrudger
Dennis Enarson: / dennisenarson

Guest:
Jason Watts: / wattzup

00:00 – Jason Watts
10:10 – Claremont Build Details ️
26:30 – Fast and Loose
42:00 – Swampfest
1:05:01 – Pat’s Ramp Revamp ️
1:15:26 – Volume
1:30:26 – Royalties‍️
1:51:00 – Hernia
1:56:27 – Source Bowl
2:14:45 – Life on the Road and the Future
2:30:49 – Dennis Wins!
2:38:59 – Upcoming BMX Events
2:45:59 – BMX Passion” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Karl Hinkley

February 18, 2025

Nowear BMX’s Karl Hinkley 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 Karl Hinkley from Nowear BMX is on to tell his story from how he got his start to running Nowear and all the good things going on around the brand. Karl is a super interesting guy and always has such a positive outlook on things, and that makes for a great listen. Hit that play button!

“Mr. Krazy Karl Hinkley himself came all the way from Nebraska to be in the Unclicked Studio. Karl is the owner of Nowear BMX, the man behind the Nowear Compound, and so much more. He’s a figurehead in the scene and uses his position to emphasize the importance of community. Karl approaches every situation with open arms and endless optimism. Sit back, relax, and get to know Karl Hinkley on this episode of the Unclicked Podcast!

0:00 – Krazy Karl
15:01 – Picking
22:02 – Nowear BMX‍️‍️
46:55 – Nowear Compound
1:12:40 – Community Support
1:23:01 – Mentorship
1:33:54 – Investing in Local Parks and Athletes
1:45:12 – Embracing Hate and Functionality
2:04:28 – The Value of Individuality in BMX️
2:17:01 – Nebraska BMX Series and Community Support
2:32:58 – Community Support and Volunteers
2:38:54 – Embracing Positivity in BMX” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Murray Loubser

February 11, 2025

Murray Loubser sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Murray Loubser sits down with Odyssey / Sunday Bikes Team Manager Zach Krejmas, Dennis Enarson and Ryan Fudger to talk riding, traveling, filming, growing up in South Africa and more! Hit play and take it all in!

“All the way from South Africa to the Unclicked studio—we’ve got Murray Loubser in the house! From humble beginnings riding his neighbor’s driveway to becoming an unstoppable force in the streets, Murray can ride just about any spot and always approaches things with clever trick choices. Just check out his stacked list of video parts and see for yourself. Odyssey team manager and videographer Zach Krejmas also joins the conversation to help things along. Hit play and get to know Murray!

00:00 – Murray and Zach
3:44 – Visa Challenges
20:43 – Getting Sponsored by Red Bull
25:00 – Ultimate X and BMX Events in South Africa
30:04 – Common Crew
32:45 – First BMX Sponsor
38:52 – BMX in South Africa
54:00 – Video Parts
1:03:17– 40 Years of Odyssey
1:15:15 – Cultural Divides and Integration
1:21:27 – Traveling
1:30:16 – Surfing” – 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