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BFS LIVE
by Breaking Free Skatepark
The offical podcast Breaking Free Skatepark. Rochester New YorkBFS LIVE is a podcast with the aim to recreate the everyday conversations that everyday people engage in while in public spaces, such as skateparks. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show.
Episodes
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Content Creation & Action Sports | BFSLIVE ep 126 w PlumbinSk8er
Nick joins us for the 3rd time to talk about content creation, plumbing, and the decline of action sports .Nick Parlet aka @plumbingsk8r . He is a lifelong skateboarder, operates his own plumbing business, is a content creator, and, most importantly, a father of two. Nick showed up and helped…
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Overcoming Injury | BFSLIVE ep 125 w Phil De Mattia
Phil De Mattia is a longtime friend of Breaking Free Skatepark. He did all the welding during the initial build-out back in 2016. Phil is an immigrant, a former pro BMX rider (for Mongoose and Kink), a metal fabricator, and a hyper-dedicated person. In this episode, we talk about building a new...
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The Skate of the Union Address | BFSLIVE ep 124 w GnarWrench
In this episode, Breaking Free Skatepark owner Gnanwrench talks about the skate of action sports and the skatepark. 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...
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Is BMX Dead? | BFSlive 123 w Alfredo Mancuso
@AlfredoMancuso is a content creator, BMX rider, and businessman with a follower count in the hundreds of thousands and over 1000 videos on his YouTube channel. He been involved with brands like The Come Up, OSS, and more. This man has seemingly done it all in BMX. He recently uploaded "BMX IS...
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Wheelerville Bike Trails | BFSlive ep 122 w Jeremy Manning
Jeremy Manning is the trail manager of Caroga/Wheelerville trails in the Adirondacks. Wheelerville trails website https://www.wheelervilletrails.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/WHEELERVILLETRAILS/ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/326009592628582 BFS LIVE is a podcast and a...
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The Accessibility of Action Sports | BFSlive ep 121
In this episode, we talk about what accessibility in action sports means. Whether it be cultural, institutional, or from within, action sports need to be accessible if we want our sports to thrive. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and…
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Two Minute Skatepark Reviews | BFSLIVE ep 120
In this episode, we talk about why I do "Two minute skatepark reviews". We compare modern skateparks to shared-use trails. We talk about how we should think about the sustainability and accessibility of modern skatepark design. Follow Two Minute skatepark reviews here...
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X-Mas Eve Live | BFS LIVE ep 119 w BFS FAM
Merry Christmas from Gnarwrench and Gooj. In this episode, we talk about a lot of random crap. We tried to stay centered around the holidays, but you know how it goes. 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.…
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LIVE Q&A + Wheel Building | BFS LIVE ep 118 w GnarWrench
This Q&A was streamed on Youtube and TikTok. We talked about music, injuries, positive masculinity, and of course, skateparks. 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...
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BFS Book Club ATPH | BFS LIVE 117 w Nick Guggino
Nick Guggino joins us again after a summer of trail building, bike riding, and constructing a cabin in Massachusetts. I began this episode by gifting Nick a copy of Cormac McCarthy's National Book Award-winning novel "All the Pretty Horses." Catch us next month to discuss the novel. Watch Nick's…
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November was Awesome | BFS LIVE ep 116 w The BFS FAM
Ryan Stat and Ben Tribunela join me to talk about the skatepark, bikes, life, ghosts, and much more. This one should feel like hanging with the homies at the skatepark just shooting the breeze. Enjoy. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and...
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Galileo's Skatepark| BFS LIVE ep 115 w Regis
Regis is the founder and director of Galileo's Skatepark, a 501c3 "a non-profit organization raising funds to open and operate a community wellness center that will host a local indoor skatepark and Health Club to be of service in an underserved community in Woonsocket, Rhode Island." In this...
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Skatepark Shows & Music | BFS LIVE EP 114 w Elijah Rich
Elijah Rich is a Rochester-based hip-hop artist. During adolescence, his father ran the venue inside X=Wheels skatepark in Buffalo NY where is rode bmx and inline skates and saw countless shows. Elijah himself if playing a show at BFS on Nov 13th 2025. In this episode, we discuss those early days...
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OCT 2025 Q&A | BFS LIVE ep113 w Gnarwrench
Oct 2025 live Q&A with Gnarwrench. In this episode we talk about the upcoming ramp projects, skatepark reviews and much much more. 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…
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Ladies Skate Night 585 | BFS LIVE ep 112
Since March of 2017, Breaking Free Skatepark has hosted Ladies Skate Night. I am aware of no other woman's skate event with the longevity of Ladies Skate Night at BFS. In this episode, we have a casual conversation with 3 ladies who have frequented ladies' night for years. Pagie and Lydia…
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The Bunk'R Skatepark | BFS LIVE ep 111 with Adam Augustine
Adam Augustine is one of the owners of The Bunk'R Boardshop and Skatepark in Normalville PA. They are currently in the process of opening a 3500sfft indoor skatepark. Learn all about their journey in this episode of BFS LIVE The Bunk'R facebook page...
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Do the Damn Thing | BFS LIVE ep 110 w Kyle Matthews
Kyle is a friend of the skatepark and a cornerstone of the Rochester scene, but he's leaving! Kyle will soon be moving to California for an undetermined amount of time. In this episode, we reflect on getting up and doing the damn thing. We talk about being young, taking (calculated) risk, and...
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Talking Concrete Skateparks | BFS LIVE ep 109 Always Hard Concrete
Always Hard Concrete is a St. Louis, Missouri based skatepark company. In this episode, we sit down with owner Bryan Bedwell, and foreman Cam Jones to talk about concrete skateparks and their construction. These eat, sleep, and breathe concrete, and they are always hard. Always Hard Concrete…
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Huckabay Skateboards | BFS LIVE ep 108
Johnny Huckabay is the owner of Huckabay Skateboards in Cumberland, Maryland. Dividing his time between being a part of the local skatepark advocacy board, running a skateshop, and working a full-time overnight job, this man is passionately dedicated to skateboarding. Huckabay Skateboards opened…
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We Need To Get Past Political Polarization | BFS LIVE 107 w BFS FAM
Over the past 10 years, it seems like the political climate has progressively gotten hotter. We must pull back and be able to engage in civil discourse. A house divided cannot stand. In this more casual "BFS FAM" episode, we talk candidly about political polarization. The live chat was popping....
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Business 101 | BFS LIVE 106 w Ryan Munzlinger
Ryan is a 25-year-old father of three and a student. He reached out to me, wishing to interview me for a college business 101 project. This was a fun episode to discuss my business and how it all started. I love the opportunity to offer words of wisdom to anyone who aspires to work in the…
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Building Concrete Skateparks | BFS LIVE ep 105 w Baboon
Baboon aka Chris Volkwine is a foreman for Pivot Customs and one of very few BMX riders in the industry. Pivot is an American-based concrete skatepark construction company. They have done over 3500 projects in 45 countries over the past 20 years. Baboon has been with them for nearly a decade.…
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How to get a Skatepark Built in Your Town | BFS LIVE ep 104 with The Friends of the Roc City Skatepark
It was a long, arduous process to get a public skatepark built in Rochester NY. Learn how it came to fruition and how you can apply this to your journey in getting a skatepark built in your town. The Friends of the Roc City Skatepark https://roccitypark.org FRCP insta...
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Above Board Skatepark | BFS LIVE ep 103 with Leanna
Operating in Greensboro, NC for over 13 years, Above Board Skatepark and Shop is a female-owned indoor skatepark and skateshop. Leanna and her mother have run their facility for the entirety of her adult life. She is, as all skatepark owners are, passionate and fully dedicated to providing a safe...
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Skateparks, Clogged pipes, & life | BFS LIVE ep 102 with PlumbingSK8r
Nick Parlet aka @plumbingsk8r . He is a lifelong skateboarder, operates his own plumbing business, is a content creator, and, most importantly, a father of two. Nick showed up and helped build Breaking Free Skatepark back in 2016 and has been a lifelong friend ever since. His efforts are…
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Photograophy and Bike Riding | BFS LIVE ep 101 w Nick Brandreth
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,...
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BFS LIVE EP 100 | Guest Recap plus Q&A
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...
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Journalism and Skateboarding | BFS LIVE ep 99 w Gino Fanelli
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...
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28 Years Strong | BFS LIVE ep 97 with Josh from The Skate Barn
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...
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I Want to Open an Indoor Skatepark | BFS LIVE EP 96 with Michael Reuter
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.
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Level Up Skatepark | BFS LIVE ep 95 with John Sabia
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...
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Woods Room Bike Park | BFS LIVE ep 94 w Mike Potoczny
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…
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Legendary Rochester Skater | BFS LIVE ep 93 with Greg Lang
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,...
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Episode recaps and Chat | BFS LIVE ep 92 w The BFS FAM
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…
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How Sponsorship really works | BFS LIVE ep 91 with Jay Roe (Kink TM)
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...
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BMX ENTREPRENEURIALSHIP | BFSLIVE 90 w Matt Smith (The Yea)
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,...
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What is it like Being Sponsored? | BFS LIVE ep 89 w Jayden Mucha
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…
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A Professional attitude | BFSLIVE ep 88 w Jack Seeley
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...
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Stevie is my PALo | BFS LIVE ep 87 w Stevie Xolo (Palo)
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...
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Canalside skate jam & BFS backstory | BFS LIVE 86 w Tom Ende
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...
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Scooters Belong | BFS LIVE EP 85 with Lorenzo LaCorte
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...
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Getting Sponsored at 16 | Ep 84 Tanner Jensen | BFSLIVE PODCAST
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....
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Being Young and Motivated | BFS LIVE EP 83 w Nick Guggino
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…
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Comedy and Skateboarding w Kevin Dane Willard | BFSLIVE ep 82
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...
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RAD DAD, Having fun while having kids | BFSLIVE ep 81 with Shawn Danek
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…
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A Message for the Haters | EP 80 with ReAnimate Greg and Garrett | BFS LIVE
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...
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30 years of Krudco | BFS LIVE EP 79 with Aaron Costa
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...
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Things Have Not Gotten Better | EP 78 with the BFS FAM | BFSLIVE
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...
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More Shared Use Trails For All | BFS LIVE EP 77 with Scot Makai
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…
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What it Takes to Grown the Scene -EP 76 with Alan Presutti | BFS LIVE
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The offical podcast Breaking Free Skatepark. Rochester New YorkBFS
LIVE is a podcast with the aim to recreate the everyday conversations that everyday people engage in while in public spaces, such as skateparks. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show.
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