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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: March 3, 2019 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens talks with RideBMX.com brand/content director Ryan Fudger. They take a deep dive into the story of RideBMX’s transition from one of BMX’s major print magazines to an online-only media site. Other major topics include: How the internet devalued print and led to the draining of resources from the industry, the murky metrics of the online platforms we now rely on for sharing media, and the evolution of RideBMX into an adapting and enduring institution of BMX. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: February 10, 2019 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens has a conversation with hard-hitting BMX rider Zack Gerber in which they explore a few controversial topics including: the politics of twitter, the ethics of doing stunt shows, reasons for growing BMX, modifying as well as building spots, and realigning the demographic focus of BMX media, industry, and culture to not only grow BMX with incoming youths, but to maintain it by supporting aging riders. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: January 20, 2019 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens talks with well-known rider and BMX videographer Grant Castelluzzo about how “riding videos,” regardless of their form, are a vital part of BMX Culture. Topics discussed include: Why we film, ABD’s, the importance of full parts, the interconnectedness of sponsored riders and the act of filming, the democratization of media-sharing, as well as the complex ideals that guide us when making a video. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: January 6, 2019 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens talks with an early influencer and innovator in BMX, Dan Price. They discuss and analyze riding through the philosophical lenses of multiple Eastern perspectives such as Taoism and various martial arts. From Omote and Ura to “The Way” and from seen and hidden spots to going pegless, this podcast dives deep into the disciplines within BMX as well as “the essence” of freestyle. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: December 16, 2018 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens talks with Circuit BMX Shop owner Vic Bettencourt and discusses how important local BMX shops are to the culture and industry of BMX. From what local shops provide and how they contribute to our culture all the way to the challenges facing small businesses due to the internet and direct sales, this podcast aims to help listeners understand how brands, distributors, and local shops fit into BMX as a whole. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: October 21, 2018 Synopsis: In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Richard Mungall returns to discuss some big questions including: What is Freestyle? Why do we do it? And why is it so important? Utilizing simple analogies, cross-cultural examples, and various philosophical approaches, Richard works to define what he sees as the mystical nature of freestyle as a way of being that transcends both bikes and tricks. Throughout, and in conclusion, Richard argues that we need to be consciously aware of ourselves within BMX in order to get the most out of life as well as the most out of the diverse experiences that constitute Freestyle BMX. |
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Author: Mike Hinkens
Date Published: September 30, 2018 Synopsis: Rob Dolecki—rider, photographer, and long time creator in the BMX community—sat down and discussed media in BMX culture in this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast. A majority of the discussion centered around the role of media in our culture as a representation of us in general, as a tool for us to utilize, and as a distraction to us as well. In addition, Rob and Mike discussed the strength of BMX culture due to its multi-generational nature, the rate of progression in connection with modern media platforms, aesthetics in bike riding, and the reality of aging in BMX. |
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