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
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