Behind The Bars Action Sports Podcast

Jason Taylor AKA J.T, his face might not be instantly recognizable, but his voice, you can't have lived in the freestyle motocross world without hearing his sweet dulcet tones. He currently is one half of the voice of Freestyle Kings Live as the show host with Kenny Bell, but his roots in the moto world started way back in the 1990's.This episode is an incrediblly nostalgic trip down memory lane, in the era before social media and camera phones. Slowly fading memories, but JT's story telling ability is like no other. No surprise considering he is professional talker for a living.From running one of the first pit bike live show teams in the world to working on the Crusty Demons tour behind the scenes, Showtime FMX and his current role with Freestyle Kings Live, JT has lost count of how many shows he has done.An expert story teller, with a massive heart. Those that have crossed his path over time, are richer for that experience.Mr J.T ladies and gentlemenChapters00:00 JT's Journey in the Moto World06:37 The Rise of FMX and Crusty Demons27:09 Becoming an MC and Host34:30 The Art of Showmanship41:02 The Crusty Demons Rebirth50:27 The Future of Action Sports01:05:46 The Risk of Extreme Sports01:11:15 International Adventures01:17:35 Relaxation and Unwinding01:27:05 Mental Health and Personal Journeys01:32:25 The Freestyle Kings Live Show Experience

From the outside looking in, it is easy to think that Jed Mildon became an overnight success story after landing the world first BMX triple flip in his hometown of Taupo, New Zealand in 2011. In reality, he had been plying his BMX trade for 10 years before that, including his first competition win at age 15.The triple flip changed his career trajectory, but you only need to listen to him talk on this episode to understand that he was always destined for greatness. His dream big attitude towards life has helped him become a legend of the BMX sport, which culminated in another world's first, one that might not be repeated, the quadruple BMX flip in 2015.Don't let the personal records fool you though, this gentle giant gets just as much joy on helping others succeed, and through his work at the world famous Franklin Farm, he is determined to produce the next batch of Kiwi action sports stars, in the hope of winning an Olympic Medal.An incredibly deep thinker, you can't help but listen whenever he talks. One of the nicest, most humblest humans in the world of action sports, you will definitely get something out of this episode.Jed Mildon.

Mitch Tripney might just be the most inspiring human being you have never heard of, before listening to this episode.A dirtbike accident at the age of 9 was meant to be the end. In a coma, there wasn't much hope, but he bucked medical diagnosis and learnt to walk again. Having a tough time at school post accident, he credits the Crusty Demons VHS/DVD series as saving his life, and creating a passion for freestyle motocross, that burns brighter today then it ever has.That passion led to him having an FMX career locally in Australia. Retiring from the sport after achieving his dream of completing the backflip, he dusted off the FMX boots one last time to ride in front of his 10 week old son. That one last ride ended in a broken back, and another recovery and defying the diagnosis of doctors, and once again, having to learn how to walk again.Mitch has every right to hate dirtbikes, but he doesn't. He loves them. He embodies what positive thinking and its power is. He doesn't want or need anyone's sympathy. You can't listen to Mitch's story and not be inspired. The only thing he loves more than dirtbike's is his family, who have played the most important role in his recovery from his 2023 accident.Mitch also grills Browny on the Crusty Demons tour, and its a fun trip down memory lane for this host.Getting to know Mitch over the last few years has helped me become a better person. His story, his recovery and how he talks about his wonderful partner and kids resonates with you like few things have. Don't take life for granted, it can change in a split second. But as Mitch tells the story, its not the change that is the problem, its how you react to it that turns it into a problem, or a blessing.Mitch Tripney ladies and gentlemen

The pilot episode introducing myself and my podcast. A look behind the curtain of the action sports industry