CHAPTER 388 Ft. Kevin Peraza

X Games gold medalist Kevin Peraza opens up about growing up Mexican American, his dad's sacrifice to give him a shot at BMX, and winning medals in 3 different disciplines. From backyard ramps built by his father — a welder and mechanic from Hermosillo — to standing on top of the X Games podium, this is one of the most powerful stories we've told.This is Kevin’s story. Gypsy Gang, enjoy this chapter of the podcast and be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more.🎬 Join us for a special screening of 100 Hours with Jo Shimoda live and in person.📍 March 6th in Indianapolis.🎟️ Get tickets here:https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/pages/premiere-screeningMonster Energy 🟢https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@gypsytalespodcast?sub_confirmation=1📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast📩 Business Inquiries: [email protected]:00:00 Intro00:01:34 Welcome Kevin Peraza to the podcast00:03:03 Kevin Peraza's Story00:14:34 Kevin's Peraza's Mexican American Heritage00:21:52 The Influence of Kevin's Dad00:34:01 When Kevin Realized He Could Go Pro00:48:29 Breakthrough Moment01:04:43 Kevin Peraza's Riding Style01:13:52 Chris Joslin Tre' Flips down El Toro01:21:11 Failing and Trying Again01:25:22 Kevin Peraza - CON TODO - VANS BMX01:40:50 Being in a Monster Energy Ad with Lewis Hamilton01:43:50 Competing in the Free Flow Tour01:48:49 The Hardest BMX Trick to Learn01:51:06 What Made Pat Casey So Special01:57:18 First X Games Appearance02:04:47 Kevin's Career Turning Point02:14:09 The Feeling of Winning X Games Gold02:15:26 Kevin Peraza's First Park Win02:20:47 Winning a n X Games Medal in 3 Disciplines02:33:47 Pat Casey's Impact on the Action Sports Community02:38:28 X Games Osaka BMX Park Best Trick02:48:29 Power of Visualization02:53:24 Be Kind to Yourself03:01:54 Respect to Supercross Riders03:05:47 Kevin Peraza's 2026 Goals03:10:19 Closing#kevinperaza #gypsytales #bmx #xgames #monsterenergy #actionsports #mexicanamerican #bmxparkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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X Games gold medalist Kevin Peraza opens up about growing up Mexican American, his dad's sacrifice to give him a shot at BMX, and winning medals in 3 different disciplines. From backyard ramps built by his father — a welder and mechanic from Hermosillo — to standing on top of the X Games podium, this is one of the most powerful stories we've told. This is Kevin’s story. Gypsy Gang, enjoy this chapter of the podcast and be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more. 🎬 Join us for a special screening of 100 Hours with Jo Shimoda live and in person. 📍 March 6th in Indianapolis. 🎟️ Get tickets here: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/pages/premiere-screening Monster Energy 🟢 https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/ 🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@gypsytalespodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast 📩 Business Inquiries: [email protected] 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:34 Welcome Kevin Peraza to the podcast 00:03:03 Kevin Peraza's Story 00:14:34 Kevin's Peraza's Mexican American Heritage 00:21:52 The Influence of Kevin's Dad 00:34:01 When Kevin Realized He Could Go Pro 00:48:29 Breakthrough Moment 01:04:43 Kevin Peraza's Riding Style 01:13:52 Chris Joslin Tre' Flips down El Toro 01:21:11 Failing and Trying Again 01:25:22 Kevin Peraza - CON TODO - VANS BMX 01:40:50 Being in a Monster Energy Ad with Lewis Hamilton 01:43:50 Competing in the Free Flow Tour 01:48:49 The Hardest BMX Trick to Learn 01:51:06 What Made Pat Casey So Special 01:57:18 First X Games Appearance 02:04:47 Kevin's Career Turning Point 02:14:09 The Feeling of Winning X Games Gold 02:15:26 Kevin Peraza's First Park Win 02:20:47 Winning a n X Games Medal in 3 Disciplines 02:33:47 Pat Casey's Impact on the Action Sports Community 02:38:28 X Games Osaka BMX Park Best Trick 02:48:29 Power of Visualization 02:53:24 Be Kind to Yourself 03:01:54 Respect to Supercross Riders 03:05:47 Kevin Peraza's 2026 Goals 03:10:19 Closing #kevinperaza #gypsytales #bmx #xgames #monsterenergy #actionsports #mexicanamerican #bmxpark See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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