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A lifelong student of photography and dozens of historic photography processes, Nick blends artistic creativity with technical mastery. His passion for what he does is unparalleled. His bike riding career dates back to the early days of mtb dirt jumpers, where landed a couple of cover photos, hosted events, and ran an online blog. After attending RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), Nick event...

Thank you to all out guests and all out listeners. Episode 100 is a recap as well as a Q&A. Enjoy BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it fl...

Gino Fanelli is an Investigative Journalist for Rochester's WXXI (NPR) and City Newspaper. He covers Rochester City Hall, local politics, police accountability, beer, and many other things. He will be recognizable to many in the Rochester action sports community due to his recent piece on the Roc City Skatepark Phase two construction ( https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2025-07-07/city-sets-out-t...

Josh is new to a management role at The Skate Barn in NC. Following the passing of its founder and long-time owner, Jimmy Ellington, The Skate Barn was on the verge of closing. Josh is now playing a role in "keeping the dream alive". Follow The Skate Barn on insta https://www.instagram.com/theskatebarn Skate Barn Website https://www.skatebarnnc.com/ Go fund me for a new street section https://gofu...

Michael Reuter is a New Yorker who aspires to open an indoor skatepark on Long Island. Michael reached out to me with some questions, and we figured why not make a show out of it. Our initial stream was cut short due to technical issues. This stream was facilitated through Instagram Live.

John Sabia is the co-owner of Level Up Skatepark in Brick NJ, a founder of the Level Up Organization (501c3), and a very passionate person. In this episode we discuss opening and owning indoor skatepark and the motivations to do so. Our YouTube live stream failed due to a technical issue. This one-hour abbreviated show was streamed live on Instagram. Sorry for the poor quality. We will have John b...

A lifelong BMX rider, Mike Potoczny is one of 6 owners of the soon to open Woods Room Bike Park in Pittsburgh PA. Following the closure of The Wheelmill Bike park Mike and others worked diligently to save the ramps and ensure a bike park will remain in the Steel City. In this episode we talk about owner burnout, logistical issues in opening a indoor facility, and the essential need to keep kids on...

Greg Lang is name that has come up multiple times on our show. Greg was part of the early days of Krudco Skate shop . Greg skated to the Krudco as well as securing himself some other sponsors. In this episode we talk about the early skate scene in Rochester, chasing sponsorships, filming fatigue, and how he got into super endruace fixed gear bicycling riding. My favorite part of this episode was G...

In this episode the FAM (Dave, Blaise, & Kyle) talk about the previous episodes. We also talk about Dave's vacations, social media content, and upcoming guests. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports such as positive masculinity, the development of character,...

Forever a "BMX kid", Jay Roe has been the Team Manager for Kink Bike Company for nearly 20 years and Cinema BMX for a while as well. He has organized and executed countless BMX projects and trips such as the recent Project X. He has facilitated the sponsorship of hundreds of riders including some of the biggest names in the sports. Jay has had an immeasurable impact on the trajectory of BMX. This...

Matt Smith is an action sports entrepreneur and graphic designer. He know for his brand "The Yea" which, most notably, makes The Stem Buddy and frame/bar pads. Matt hand crafts his products with passion and meticulous attention to detail. He has also worked for BMX brands such as Kink, 2by4, Animal, and more. The Yea website https://theyea.bigcartel.com/ Purchase his products here https://www.they...

Jayden Mucha is one of the best riders to come out of Rochester NY. He was a part of BFS story, helped build the skatepark, and was a in many of our early videos back on the YouTube Channel. In this episode we talk about his years as a sponsored rider. We talk about dealing with companies, how much money pro riders make, and getting burned out on the grind. It was a pleasure to catch up with a lif...

Jack Seeley is a young man is a fantastic attitude and amazing talent on a bmx bike. Jack choose to go to RIT so he could spend time in Rochester and at Breaking Free Skatepark. He has grown to be cornerstone of the Rochester bmx scene. In this Episode we talk about growing in the middle of no where riding bmx, his experience being sponsored at 15 years, and much more. Follow Jack in instagram htt...

Stevie has been a part of the skatepark scene in Rochester for years. He's a hip hop artist, bike rider, and hype man. Nothing but good vibes when Stevie is around! Follow Stevie on insta https://www.instagram.com/steviexxolo/ Stevie Xolo on spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ml5UsYEoduquiD27JCJ3R Stevie Xolo on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Au9Y_IMPYJaeO5aFYFcwA BFS LIVE is a p...

Tom Ende is a skater, musician, twitch streamer, photographer, entrepreneur, and more. In this episode we talk about his event Canalside Skatejam in Seneca Falls NY. In the second half of the show Tom interviews me about my personal motivation and the dive in the the backstory of Breaking Free Skatepark. There are some real gems in the second half here. Enjoy Canalside Skakejam on Insta https://ww...

Lorenzo LaCorte is a lifelong action sports participant primarily focused on scootering. In this episode we discuss the progression of the scooter industry, scooter culture, and the Rochester NY scooter scene Follow Lorentzo on Insta https://www.instagram.com/lov3blacksheep/ Full Metal Scooters Insta https://www.instagram.com/fullmetal585/ Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is we...

Getting Sponsored at 16 | Ep 84 Tanner Jensen | BFSLIVE PODCAST Tanner Jensen is a very talented rider who has been part of the Rochester BMX scene for over a decade. In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up at the skatepark and what it was like getting sponsored at a young age. Follow Tanner on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/tanner_jensen_/ BFS LIVE is a podcast and a...

Being Young and Motivated | BFS LIVE EP 83 w Nick Guggino Nick is experienced beyond his years. For a man of 23 years, he has already done so much. From timber framing in Alaska to trail building in Massachusetts. I hope many younger listeners can derive motivation from this man and go out there to do something. We also dive into the loss of parents and the struggles of addiction in the family. Th...

Comedy and Skateboarding w Kevin Dane Willard | BFSLIVE ep 82 Kevin Dane Willard is a comedian, skateboarder, and was an indispensable piece of the BFS story. In this episode we talk about the parallels between comedy and skateboarding, mental health, and what it was like building Breaking Free Skatepark back in 2016. Kevin is a good friend and it was a pleasure to sit down and catch up. Follow Ke...

Shawn Danek is a cornerstone of the Rochester MTB scene and an exemplar of the modern rad dad. You can find him with his 2 kids at the trails, at a dig day, at the skatepark, or on a bike trip—wherever they are, they are doing the thing! Shawn is an advocate of having kids and having fun. If he can do it, then so can you. This was a fantastic conversation. Follow Shawn here https://www.instagram.c...

Sometimes we gotta let the haters know. In this episode Dave responds to negative comments on social media, we outline WrenchFest, and talk with Greg and Garrett about their organization Reanimate. https://reanimatesk8.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/ @ReANIMATESK8CommunityEZ374 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reanimateskate/ BFS LIVE is a podcast is a live show where we talk about what a...

Aaron is the Owner of Krudco Skate Shop which has amazingly been around for over 30 years making it one of the longest running Shatke Shops in the world. Beginning back in 1994 Aaron and Krudco have had an immeasurable impact on the skate scene in Rochester and Skateboarding more broadly. Their cultural impact transcends the skate scene. It is coming to see non-skaters around Rochester rocking Kru...

Things Have Not Gotten Better | EP 78 with the BFS FAM | BFSLIVE You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark In this recap episode, we touch base on episode 65, which addressed the dire financial situation at Breaking Free Skatepark. We also discuss the guests we have hosted so far and key takeaways. BFS LIVE is a podcast is...

Scot Makai is the President of GROC (Genesee Regional Off-road Cyclist) which is a chapter of IMBA (International Moutain Bike Association). Groc focuses on stewardship of our parks, advocacy for shared use trails, and community engagement. Groc is 100% member driven and volunteer run. As the newly elected president, Scot speaks about where Groc aims it focuses coming years. You can join IMBA/GROC...

What it Takes to Grown the Scene -EP 76 with Alan Presutti | BFS LIVE Alan has had an immeasurable affect on the Rochester action sports community. He has so much to offer us. Today we dive into his background and what it was like the THE GUY in the scene. Follow Krudco Skateshop https://www.instagram.com/krudcoskateshop/ The Friends Of the Roc City Skatepark https://www.instagram.com/roccityskate...