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The BMX In Our Blood Podcast – Ed Pollio

January 7, 2020

It has been a bit since we’ve caught a The BMX In Our Blood Podcast, but it looks like Joe Doherty is back on it after a little break! This time around he sat down with Ed Pollio from 5050 Skatepark to get his story from how the park came to be, what it takes to keep the doors open, the future and more. Ed has a great story and puts in a ton of work, so this is definitely a podcast worth listening to! Hit play and enjoy!

“Angelica and Ed Pollio are pretty amazing. Something about New Yorkers, their determination and passion against the increasingly difficult hoops they need to jump through is nothing short of amazing. The 5050 Skatepark in Staten Island is as unique as each of the five NYC boroughs. Every passion project floors me and grabs my attention. Maybe because I thought I have had a few challenging BMX passion projects in my BMX life but I don’t think they come close to the hurdles Angelica and Ed have persisted through. I often talk about the NY hustle when interviewing New Yorkers, it is real! Anyhow, please give this story a listen and apply it to your strategy if you are embarking on a journey to give back to your community. 5050 can always use donations to keep their dream alive so look them up and do what you can. Help make sure this resource doesn’t go away!
Special thank you to Bryan Close of Brooklyn for being a guest for this podcast. Nothing better than having a New Yorker join in and be part of the podcast. Thank you Angelica and Ed for being amazing people that know what giving back is all about while making a difference in the lives of so many through the park.
You can find 5050 on Instagram at @5050skatepark 5050skatepark.com Their merch store is through eBay by searching for 5050 Skatepark. Also, check out some other amazing projects of Ed’s on Instagram @nydac
Last but not least, thank you to Powers Bike Shop for sponsoring the show. #thebmxinourblood can be reached through me at @gromdad2000 or at www.thebmxinourblood.com where I gladly accept donations to keep the podcast going. Thanks!” –

The BMX In Our Blood Podcast – Mason Ritter

May 13, 2019

The latest The BMX In Our Blood Podcast has arrived, and this time around Joe Doherty sat down with Mason Ritter a little better! Mason has been crushing it for quite some time now, and it seems like he’s always kind of flown a little under the radar, but he’s definitely caught some people’s attention as of late at a few contests. Hit play, take it all in and get familiar!

“If there is one BMX rider that is living his life the way he wants to it’s Mason Ritter. This guy rides like an absolute animal and has a heart of gold. It’s no wonder Hoffman Bikes chose him to be on the team a few years ago. What a great choice and one that seems to fit right in with the rest of the team. This podcast is a little different than any others I have recorded because during the course of the podcast Mason gave me my first tattoo while answering questions, not an easy task! Freehand too! If you don’t follow me on IG at @gromdad2000 I’ll let you know right here. The tattoo is a phrase, Make A Difference. It is very meaningful to me for reasons that I listeners may understand. Try putting it in action if you aren’t already making a difference in the lives of others in any way, shape or form. I think Mason makes a difference. Thank you Murphy Moschetta for taking pictures of the podcast in action. You can find Mason at @mantistattoo @thewheelmill and @pbrbike as well as East Coast BMX shows.” – Joe Doherty

Talking With The BMX In Our Blood’s Joe Doherty

April 15, 2019

Brant Moore hit us with a link to an interview he did with Joe Doherty to discuss what he’s been doing with The BMX In Our Blood Podcast, along with a bunch of questions to get to know Joe a little better since it’s a bit of a role reversal since Joe is usually the guy asking the questions. This is an interesting listen, so hit play and take it all in!

“The BMX In Our Blood took over the BMX podcast scene over a year ago and in that time, Joe Doherty has interviewed many many names in BMX both huge and small.
With that, I noticed that no one had interviewed Joe and naturally wanted to make it happen.

This past weekend at The Wheel Mill Next Generation Jam, I had the opportunity to make it happen. We talked about how the podcast has affected him as a person as well as his outlook on the value he tries to bring in doing it.

This hour went by so extremely fast and we had to get out to the jam, so its not as long as it could be; which only means there will be a follow up!“

John Lee – The BMX In Our Blood Podcast: Part 1

March 13, 2019

Here’s a fresh episode of The BMX In Our Blood Podcast to check out! This time around Joe Doherty caught up with John Lee to talk about being the nicest guy in BMX, FBM, recovering from a crash that landed him in the hospital, riding, family and more! John is a pretty low key, behind the scenes guy, but he’s always been doing amazing work! This is a super good listen, so hit play and enjoy!

“FBM’s John Lee IS the nicest guy in BMX! Part one of this interview is loaded with emotion as well stories of overcoming trauma through his caring friends and family. There was so much important content to this part 1 podcast that we decided to quit at midnight and finish it up in a few weeks. The questions from you listeners are ready to go!
John Lee is arguably the most inspiring BMXer I have had the opportunity to interview. If you don’t know John or know him but want to learn more, it’s all in here. I was so taken back by his emotion as he talked about his family and friends being there for him from the time of his accident (which he describes in detail). What a great way to kick off the podcast after a month of reflecting, healing and refocusing my personal goals in podcasting.
You can find John at fbmbmx.com or on IG at @popboy905
You can find me on IG at @gromdad2000 or on thebmxinourblood.com where you will also find past episodes and ways to support the podcast.” – Joe Doherty

Matt Coplon – The BMX In Our Blood Podcast

July 9, 2018

Matt Coplon sits down for an interview for “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast…

The latest interview from The BMX In Our Blood podcast has arrived. This time around Matt Coplon from Profile Racing sits down to talk about everything from how he got into BMX and his job at Profile Racing to what he’s into these days when he rides to being vegetarian and straight edge, music, writing and much, much more. Matt is one of the best dudes in BMX and this interview kicks a ton of ass. Definitely give this a listen!

“Episode 40, the one I stressed the most for but also looked forward to because Matt Coplon is so well read and knowledgeable in so many areas of life, many of which I’m not familiar with. After all that stressing we found that neither of us had all the answers and just more in common with our passion for BMX. So enjoy the podcast and a couple songs by Matt and his past bands, Reversal of Man and Light Yourself On Fire. You can also find Matt at www.proficeracing.com or through IG by his name. Enjoy the interview and the week!” – Joe Doherty

Steve Crandall – “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast – Part 2

July 1, 2018

Part 2 of the Steve Crandall interview for “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast now online!

Part 2 of the Steve Crandall interview for The BMX In Our Blood podcast. If you caught Part One the other day, this is a continuance of what Steve and Joe Doherty were talking about with things about FBM and Mike Tag to artwork, doing things the way he does it and, of course, a ton of great stories. Hit play and take it all in!

If you missed part one, listen to that here — Steve Crandall – “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast – Part One

“So happy with the way part 2 turned out. Steve is such a good hearted soul that I respect tremendously. If you haven’t caught Part 1, please do, it’s well worth it and leads right into Part 2. In Part two you will hear everything from sobriety talk, realizing what your identity is, lots of great FBM bus talk along with a great Tag KFC salad bar story. As always, thank you for interacting and making this a community effort with your IG questions. They are always so much fun, as you will hear in this episode. Support those that support the sport and that is most definitely www.fbmbmx.com www.leastmost.com www.lastcalldistro.com” – Joe Doherty

Steve Crandall – “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast – Part 1

June 25, 2018

Steve Crandall sat down for an interview for “The BMX In Our Blood” podcast!

Here’s one we had a feeling was coming! Joe Doherty caught up with Steve Crandall for the latest The BMX In Our Blood Podcast! This is a super good interview discussing everything FBM and more! This is an hour and a half of great stories, perspective and more! Get ready for part 2 soon as well!

“Steve Crandall, an interview I’ve been looking to do since I started the podcast last October. Drove down to Richmond, VA and was treated to a taste of Steve’s Richmond life. In Part 1 you will hear much about FBM’s history as well as Steve’s history with BMX. Be sure to turn up the volume when walks a bit away from the mic to tend to dinner among other things, those are more moments you will want to hear. FBM is a lifestyle as much as it is a brand. Steve and his FBM crew of riders and employees show that consistently with FBM events and being active with the community. Beyond that Steve talks about his announcing job with Vans and how honored he is to do it. Always bringing the stoke, that is Steve and always will be. you can find Steve at:
@vansbmxprocup events
www.fbmbmx.com
www.leastmost.com
@crandallfbm on IG
And of course at the #findyourfightjam at @powderridgepark on 7/29/18” – Joe Doherty

Garrett Byrnes – The BMX In Our Blood Podcast – Part 2

June 17, 2018

Part 2 of the Garrett Byrnes Interview for The BMX In Our Blood Podcast…

Here it is! Part 2 of the Garrett Byrnes interview for The BMX In Our Blood Podcast. Much like part 1, we get a full 2 hours of great stories, insight and more from Garrett! Hit play and take this all in. If you missed part one, you can listen to that here — Garrett Byrnes – The BMX In Our Blood Podcast – Part 1

“The much anticipated Part 2 of the Garrett Byrnes interview is here! Enjoy! Thank you Garrett Byrnes for you insight and impact, much appreciated by all. As always support those that support BMX. Thanks again to www.crustbikes.com for the interview space, it was perfect.
Lastly, keep July 29th open for the Find Your Fight Jam for the family of Kevin Robinson. It is shaping up to be the best fundraising event yet! Find info on the jam at www.thebmxinourblood.com along with links to past podcasts, especially Part 1 if you haven’t listened to yet!” – Joe Doherty