Stewards of Stoke

On this episode of SOS, Matt and Braven sit down with Keith Thompson, current board member and OG of Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association. We chat about Beer with a cause, Stewardship, local trails, convincing local politicians to give a shit and more. Check out COSMBA and support: www.cosmba.org and @COS.MBA

Welcome to another episode of the stewards of stoke podcast. On this episode we chat with Campbell McKeogh, founder of RKT Optics out of Golden, Colorado. We chat about Campbell’s early days as a ski and cycling athlete. His inspiration to start an optics company, connections he made while he owned Ninthward Skis. How supporting riders is one of his most important goals. We go over the line up of...

Today’s episode features Mike Murfitt—pro BMX rider and founder of Traction Coffee Roasters. We dig into Mike’s early days falling in love with BMX, going pro at a young age, and the role his dad played in backing him from the start. From making industry connections in the MySpace era to an unconventional stint landing a job at Morgan Stanley, Mike shares how he figured things out on the fly. He a...

In this episode Matt and Braven chat about Moab, Diapers, New gear, Robin Williams bike collection and more!

In this episode Matt and Braven chat about their first year since starting the Stewards of Stoke Podcast. They chat favorite interviews, trips, goals etc.

In this episode Matt and Braven sit down with Corey Cantrell of Campfire Coffee based in Colorado Springs. We chat everything from business, coffee sourcing, life and everything in between! www.campfirecoffeecs.com Hit the link to order our collab coffee release!

In this episode, Matt and Braven chat about how Colorado's snowpack sucks, Coffee Collab with Campfire Coffee, Bristol Brewing's Beers and Gear Expo in May, SOS is up for Best Podcast of 2025 at the Outdoor Media Summit and more!

We’re back!!! On this episode, Braven and Matt catch up after taking some time off after having baby boys! We chat dad life, mountain biking in Salida because Monarch had no snow! Also, we checked out the Salida Enduro routes, stopping in and checking out Absolute Bikes in Salida and how epic of a crew they have! Matt getting Outbound lights and trying them out at Lake Pueblo State Park. New beers...

On this episode, Braven and I check in. We chat about adulting, how Outbound Lights are changing the game. New beers we’ve tasted lately, winter events that are getting us stoked for snowboarding season! We discovered Mountain Flyer Magazine and were hooked! COSMBA’s work on local trails in Colorado Springs. Braven is pumped about Trek’s new full suspension gravel bike. Weston Backcountry drops th...

On this episode Matt chats with Braydon Bringhurst, a professional Mountain Biker, Film Maker, Father and awesome dude! We chat about his early days of BMX racing, pole vaulting, freeride skiing and now using his platform of pro mountain biking to help people with the mindset of being able to accomplish their goals! His epic climb of the whole enchilada, and the Hard MTB League!

On this episode of TTT! Matt is solo and does a review of the RKT Optics RKT One Moto/MTB Goggle and also the Brodie Sunglasses. RKT (Wrecked) Optics is a Colorado based optics company with super affordable options for riding!

Today we chat with Dan Abrams, the President and Co-Founder of Flylow Gear. We chat about how Flylow got its name, reflect on the last twenty years, his group of friends in college wanting better gear to ride in, how Dan and Greg’s degree worked out for them in the end. In 2010, he was able to leave his bartending job and go full time with Flylow! His kids are involved in the R&D of the kids F...

Matt and Braven sit down with Leigh Harris, former pro mountain biker, founder of the Renegade Trail Crew. We chat about Leigh being a pirate and building pirate trails from a young age to now doing it legally and for a living, leaving his job at Southwest Airlines to pursue his passion for trail building with the help of COMBA, how the build out of Virgina Canyon Mountain Park is going to revolut...

On this episode of the Stewards of Stoke Podcast, we sit down with Tommy Parker who is the founder and man behind TAKK Adventure Wear based out of Pheonix, Arizona. We chat product, bringing a community together through adventure wear, life and so much more. We recorded at the epic Redleg Brewing Company located in Colorado Springs. Our buddy Jrod joined us as well! www.takkadventurewear.com Jerse...

On this episode of TTT! Matt is solo and reviews the Glade Optics Ramble Sunglasses and the Burro Helmet. Talks specs, comfort, and all things Glade. Glade is a company based out of Breckenridge, Colorado!

On this episode, Matt and Braven review their thoughts on the RMU Enduro Fanny 3L Hip Pack. Braven has the RMU branded one and Matt has the RMU/Flylow Collab branded one. Both are the same! They talk about design, look and how it feels when you ride! RMU's website is out of stock. But it is available on Flylows website!

On this episode, we made our way to the Power Haus and sat down with Gabe Kane, Co-Founder of Twisted Spoke CBD. We chat with Gabe about how he met his Co-Founder Wen, his amazing journey from struggling with addiction, getting clean and sober and turning a side hustle of making Kombucha for friends, to founding Twisted Spoke CBD. His passion and knowledge for Twisted Spoke products is incredible....

In this episode of Trail Tested Tuesday. Braven and Matt recap meeting Emma Rosse, founder of Allover Apparel while attending Sedona Mountain Bike Fest last month. Her passion for creating overalls that are perfect for hanging out or climbing mountains! Walk through the design and our overall thoughts about the OG Overalls!

On this episode of the Stewards of Stoke Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Kosloski, a female marathon and trail runner based out of Colorado Springs. We cover how she got into running, hating it as a kid to leaving the classroom to compete and focus on her running years later. How she is feeling/preparing for the Boston Marathon next week. Her favorite memories over the past year racing, winning t...

The first episode of gear reviews we are calling Trail Tested Tuesday! Matt gives you his thoughts on the all new Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA Mountain Bike Shoe. This will be the first episode as we drive into bringing you non-biased, honest and trail tested gear reviews from different brands! Please follow and leave us a review!

In this episode we get to chat with Tim and Randy of Bike and Bean Coffee/Bike Shop during our road trip to Sedona, Arizona. Tim and Randy tell us about how they ditched their city lives to relocate to Sedona and ride bikes!! Tim was able to snag Bike and Bean off of Facebook. Got contacted by Randy at the perfect time and helped Tim build up Bike and Bean to where it is now! Their selection of bi...

In this episode we sit down with Joanna Yates during our road trip to Sedona, Arizona, Joanna is a Mountain Bike Athlete and Coach based out of Sedona. We chat about how she got her start in coaching, making the move to Sedona from West Virginia. Her first coaching job at Snowshoe Mountain. Selling everything and making the move to Sedona. Sue Haywood inspiring her to push herself in the mountain...

In this episode we recap our road trip to Sedona, Arizona for Sedona Mountain Bike Festival. We chat about our Calirado Kid/Jess the Maker group ride, the crazy weather, Allover Clothing Co is one of our new favorites, some of the best overalls you could own, Gerarado’s Pizza, some of the best pizza we’ve had! Muc-off bike cleaning station! Fiveten releases their new Freeride Pro BOA shoes that I...

Who are the hosts of Stewards of Stoke?! Matt and Braven chat about who they are, family, goals for the podcast. Discuss what they want to accomplish this Mountain Biking season and next Snowboarding season. Recorded at Westfax Brewing Co. Beer: Westfax Foggy Goggles and Urban Lumberjack