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GrindWorks BMX
by Andrew Vargason
The GrindWorks Podcast is another extension of GrindWorks BMX and focuses on interacting with various guests and is loosely based around BMX and its sub-culture.
Episodes
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Jon Walley: GrindWorks Podcast 068
This episode's guest is a film-maker who moved to Binghamton as a teenager and someone who I personally quickly became life-long friends with. From BMX Videos filmed on low-end handycams to advertising to full-on documentary productions, Jon Walley has found his voice through film and sound. He…
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Alex Capalongo - GrindWorks Podcast 067
Alex Capalongo came by to talk about an upcoming jam he is hosting this month in Ithaca, NY - The Lost Bowl Jam. This was recorded about two months ago and then per usual, it took longer than it should have to edit.Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us.Thanks...
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James Yusczyk - GrindWorks Podcast 066
James Yusczyk is no stranger to the GrindWorks podcast, in fact he was a part of the last episode we posted as well. But it's been a while (Episode 002) since we did an episode about what's going on in his life and updates thereof. As noted at the beginning of the show, we are going to be taking...
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BMX Banter - GrindWorks Podcast 065
James Yusczyk and AV chop it up about GrindWorks, BMX Manufacturing, the BMX sales model, and a variety of other topics. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the socials at @grindworks_bmx on Instagram,...
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Andy Rozelle: GrindWorks Podcast 064
Andy Rozelle has a new project underway and wanted to tell you all about it and a NWC reboot with a big merch drop coming soon. We also hammered out a definitive(?) guide to "what is street?" in case you cared about the opinion of two washed up bike riders. And a whole bunch of other things as…
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Jake the Hippie: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 063
I haven't met many people like Jake The Hippie. He does things his own way and is always having a good time in the process. He has his fair-share or haters out there and he never lets them get to him - in fact, he may just be trolling them. But you'll have to listen to find out. Feel free to drop…
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Tim Hankins: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 062
Tim Hankins is a St Louis local; owner of both Tim's Pre-Owned BMX Shop and Capital BMX Brand; and soon-to-be host of street jams in all 50 US states while living out of a bus. Tim addresses some negativity surrounding himself and his jam series and then discusses his desire to push beyond being...
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Bitch Cranks Anonymous: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 061
The Bitch Cranks Anonymous crew has a new full-length premiering at Breaking Free Skatepark on January 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST. Listen in about some of the challenges with filming a full length for your scene and maybe why you should pick up a camera and make one too! Feel free to drop a comment...
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Jeff Mushell: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 060
This podcast was recorded over two discussions about nine months apart. It's a long one, but worth the listen if you have any manufacturing, machining, and other industry-based interests. Here's the link to the polygon turning video we discussed towards the end of the episode:...
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Tangents with John Corts: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 059
A follow-up podcast with John Corts recorded back in February. We touch on JC Metal Works/Work BMX and then just chat BMX and life while going off on a few tangents along the way. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the...
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Kickin' It With Matt Smith, Pt 2: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 058
Part 2 of the Matt Smith Episode. Talking about other sources of inspiration, podcasts, and shows - BMX and non-BMX. Listen to Part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1rcog7 Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on…
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Style For Myles Wrap-Up: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 057
Shortly after the Style for Myles jam took place I sat back down with Myles' family to discuss how the day went, thank the sponsors, and talk about what's in store for the future. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the...
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Kickin' It With Matt Smith, Part 1: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 056
2 Months to upload an episode isn't too bad, right? Right?? AV drove out to Albany and kicked it with Matt Smith of The Yea. This is a Part 1 episode, with Part 2 dropping...? Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the…
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Skateparks Are Like Gaybars (Defining Success): GrindWorks BMX Podcast 055
How do you define success? A lot of people consider the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence the default definition. But what if there are other goals and motivations? How do we define and measure success in other ways? This episode dives into this subject and I discuss learning tricks…
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The Lowdown, Part 2: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 054
An overly detailed rundown of what's been going on in AV's life and GrindWorks in general. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the socials at @grindworks_bmx on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat; and @grindworksbmx on...
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Styles For Myles Jam: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 053
Myles "Bubba" Roach, 11 years old, was killed on 10/30/2021 at the hands of a school bully. Since this horrific event, his parents, Jordan and Katelyn Roach, have been working on a jam in his memory and working on setting up a non-profit to "put all brakes on bullying". This episode is a small...
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The Lowdown, Part 1: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 052
A lot of you have been wondering where we are, what we're doing, and probably if we are still here. The answers to some of that are in this episode, with at least another, maybe a third episode to follow bringing everyone up to speed on GrindWorks and myself (AV). This episode was recorded over a...
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Trashfish: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 051
A lot of you may know the name Trashfish from Instagram more than you know the name Eddie Olschansky these days, as he spends more time fishing trash out of the river from his kayak than he does on his bike; If you're wondering why that is, then listen in! This was recorded just shy of a month…
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Derek Nelson: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 050
Derek Nelson took some time to sit down and discuss some of the issues he has been experiencing over the last 5 months regarding the shutdown of his skatepark, HCS, and his fabrication business, Spooky Action Industrial Arts, by the town. Things are moving forward and he has been able to operate...
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Vehicular Ramblings: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 049
Some long-dreaded updates from while I was driving and couldn't avoid recording this episode any longer. Peg updates, jam hints, future episode discussion, and of course some rambling from while I was driving from Pittsburgh to Binghamton for Mother's Day weekend (awe). Feel free to drop a…
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Josh Sorrentino and Kevin Czuba: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 048
Josh Sorrentino and Kevin Czuba came down to Pittsburgh for a weekend and while they were in town, we recorded this podcast episode. This was over a month ago and I am just finally getting around to posting it. There's a lot going on over here and hopefully I'll be able to update everyone soon.…
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Matt O'Connell: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 047
Things have been pretty sporadic lately, but we managed to get Matt O'Connell in the studio "remotely" to chat about bikes and his video project, BitchCranks Annonymous. But ultimately, it was just kicking it with the homie. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for...
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Back In Studio: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 046
Welcomed back into the studio with technical difficulties and spent the episode complaining about a variety of topics, roasting our buddy Jesse, and going in-depth into the 2020 GrindWorks Jams with may-as-well-be co-host James Yusczyk. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other...
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2020 Binghamton Jam Update: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 045
The Binghamton Jam is still on, but you gotta cover your face! Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the socials at @grindworks_bmx on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat; and @grindworksbmx on Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and...
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2020 Jam Updates: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 044
Coronavirus is throwing wrenches, but we haven't stopped yet. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on the socials at @grindworks_bmx on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat; and @grindworksbmx on Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and…
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Solo Cast 2: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 043
This episode is a quick cut-in that has developed over the last couple days as I responded to the first Solo Cast, episode 039. In it, I discuss the overstretching of the GrindWorks branding again, Instajams status update, 2020 Jams announcement, and a couple other housekeeping items. Feel free…
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Keystone RampWorks with Jeff and Mikki: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 042
This is the last of the skatepark and Coronavirus series and is with Jeff and Mikki of Keystone RampWorks (KSRW). KSRW is an indoor park that is only open part of the year until they secure a full-time location. Give this one a listen and go support the cause when you pass through the area!…
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Wedgewood Ramps with Russell Kaye: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 041
Wedgewood Ramps is a skatepark in Youngstown, OH with an early-2000's vibe and layout. I sat down with Russell and talked about the history of the park, the short and long-term impacts of Coronavirus on Wedgewood, and what they have going on for the future. There's one more episode planned for…
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SK8-1-4 Park with Dub: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 040
SK8-1-4 is an all-inclusive skatepark in Altoona, PA with a heavy street influence. I sat down with Dub and talked about the history of the park as well as the short and long-term impacts of Coronavirus on SK8-1-4. There's some links at the bottom to SK8-1-4's social media, as well as a link to a...
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Solo Cast 1: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 039
This is my first solo cast for the podcast and I go over some history of GrindWorks, overstretching the brand, 2020 Jams, the GrindWorks DVD Project, and some GrindWorks store updates. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback and any other suggestions for us. Thanks for listening and hit us on…
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The Wheel Mill with Harry Geyer: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 038
After having a plan in place to chat with Harry for an upcoming episode, and subsequently having all plans put on indefinite hold, I'm glad we were finally able to make this happen. Harry Geyer is the owner of The Wheel Mill bike park in Pittsburgh, PA. This episode is split into two main parts:...
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InstaJams Announcement: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 037
Jams and contests seem to be a question on everyone's minds right now as we begin to re-emerge from nation-wide Stay-at-home orders and quarantines, while restrictions on gatherings remain in place. We have been trying to come up with an alternative for the last month or so and decided on a set…
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James Weston: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 036
James is originally from the Owego, New York area and many of you will know him from the Binghamton scene; he now lives in Austin, Texas. I caught up with him when I was visiting in January, but couldn't make a podcast happen in-person, so we did it via Skype while we're all still quarantined.…
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Karlis Fisers - Mantis Tattoo: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 035
This episode is with a small business owner and BMX rider in the Pittsburgh scene, Karlis Fisers, or as many will know him as Mantis Tattoo, or @813mantis. Karlis has ridden BMX since the early 1980's and also operated Mantis Tattoo, a tattoo and piercing shop, in Greensburg, PA for 16 years. As...
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Socially Distanced (Live-Stream): GrindWorks BMX Podcast 034
This episode was more of an experiment than anything else; seeing both what I can manage to do with my computer setup and also how responsive the audience would be to a live-stream format with the podcast. I recruited James Yusczyk to help co-host it, which was intended to be together in the same...
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Brad Barker - Shins_are_beat: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 033
I've never met Brad in person, but we've known each other via the internet for quite some time. There wasn't much of a plan going into this episode and it really turned into a recorded hangout session where we chatted about plenty of things from video games to the Thrasher BMX Jihad article to...
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Sam Weber: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 032
A lot of you may have seen or talked to Sam in the past at a handful of different events throughout the East Coast. He commonly refers to himself as "Sam from Mexico", drives a Honda Element typically equipped with a tent on the roof, and is an active farmer in Upstate NY. Sam and I spent the...
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Tom Beckman: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 031
A couple weeks ago I got to sit down with Tom Beckman and chat about coming up in a booming scene in the middle-of-nowhere upstate NY and photography stuff, among plenty of other topics. Tom has been contributing photos to Our BMX in efforts to promote the current upstate NY scene. You can check...
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Work Frames - a New BMX Company with John Corts: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 030
With the news of FBM closing their machine shop, a lot of questions have been circulating as to what happens next. For John Corts, its an opportunity to start fresh while continuing to do what he's passionate about: build high-quality bike frames. Here's some insight into what you can expect to…
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2020 Winter Welcome Jam Promo: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 029.1
Andy sat down with Mike and Mark Potoczny to discuss the upcoming Winter Welcome Jam taking place at The Wheel Mill on January 18, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. If you want to listen to the rest of the interview, check it out here and start at 10:00. Check out the details at...
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2020 Winter Welcome Jam: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 029
Andy sat down with Mike and Mark Potoczny to discuss the upcoming Winter Welcome Jam taking place at The Wheel Mill on January 18, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. If you came from the short version and want to pick up where you left off, start at 10:00. Check out the details at...
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First Time Using the New Setup (with Brant Moore): GrindWorks BMX Podcast 028
Brant Moore and I sat down and put the new setup to use both recording this episode and live streaming it on @brantmoore 's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWGijuL19i21bgv_ow2i2YA The new setup feels good and should be substantially higher quality than previous uploads…
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Kevin Czuba: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 027
I sat down with Kevin Czuba while up in Buffalo a couple weeks back. We talked about a lot of mid-school BMX fun. I also had James Yusczyk co-hosting again. Feel free to drop a comment with feedback on how this episode sounded and any other suggestions for us. There will be some changes coming in...
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"What Really Grinds My Gears" with Sam Schrage: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 026
I've wanted to sit down in person with Sam Schrage for a while and get an episode recorded and it hasn't been able to work out. And, a while back we recorded a short test with the Anchor App and decided that while I was out of town for work it would be a good time to give it a real shot and…
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Podcast Recap: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 025
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 025: This episode has been in the works for a while and I really wanted it to be episode 020. However, the interviews kept flowing and we hit 020 without a chance to record this. Anyway, this is a recap episode, talking about some of the changes over time that the podcast…
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Current Events from a Month Ago: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 024
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 024: Before packing up and moving to a new house, I sat down with James Yusczyk to do some recent event recap. I had no intention of it taking a month for me to be set up again, and even worse, I'm still not really. I didn't record an intro or outro for this one and just...
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Keihin Sherry and Travis Hockenberry: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 023
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 023: Following the GrindWorks Pittsburgh Street Jam, I met up with Keihin and Travis at their local park, SK8-1-4, and chatted on their loading dock about the jam and riding in general. Feel free to drop a comment with suggestions for us. There will be some changes coming…
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No Worries Crew: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 022
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 022: My old buddies Andy Rozelle and Tom Beckman came down to Pittsburgh for a long weekend back at the end of June. While they were here, we recorded this episode about their project/crew NWC BMX (No Worries Crew). Feel free to drop a comment with suggestions for us. We...
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Matt Vargason: GrindWorks BMX Podcast 021
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 021: This podcast was a fun one, specifically because it was just a typical hangout with my brother, Matt Vargason. Matt is a photographer and skateboarder, which lends to a slightly different discussion than usual. Feel free to drop a comment with suggestions for us. We...
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Cody Dixon "The Barend Guy": GrindWorks BMX Podcast 020
GrindWorks BMX Podcast 020: While most of you will know him as "The Bar End Guy", Cody Dixon is an interesting guy with a lot to talk about. Cody is good friends with the NoWear BMX crew and we talk quite a bit about them and what they have going on out in Nebraska. Feel free to drop a comment…
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The GrindWorks Podcast is another extension of GrindWorks BMX and focuses on interacting with various guests and is loosely based around BMX and its sub-culture.
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