GrindWorks BMX

Bitch Cranks Anonymous: Podcast 061

There’s something special about a scene that comes together and puts out a full length video. Bitch Cranks Anonymous was the culmination of the Buffalo BMX scene working on just that. And now, they are releasing their second full length that transcends the local scene and includes a lot of travel and friends along the way. The video premiere’s at Breaking Free Skatepark in Rochester, NY on Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST.

I virtually sat on Matt O’Connell’s couch with Matt, Kevin Czuba, and Louis Kaminski to discuss the making of Bitch Crank Anonymous 2 and some of the challenges during the filming and editing process.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

Jeff Mushell: Podcast 060

I sat down with Jeff in March of 2023 to record this podcast on a whim after a cancelled flight and a drive to a different airport. I had a lot of travel going on at the time and by the time I got around to editing the last episode, Jeff had hit me up about not posting the episode due to a significant life change since we recorded it. This past weekend I finally got to sit back down with Jeff and wrap-up the discussion with what transpired after our initial recording and then to add even more manufacturing discussion into the mix. This might be the longest episode we’ve posted, but if you have any interest in machining, manufacturing, or industrial stuff in general, it’ll be worth the listen.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

John Corts: Podcast 059

John and I sat down 5 months ago to record this podcast episode in an effort to maintain consistent podcast uploads and get back on track with regular episodes – we all see how that worked out. I have another episode (maybe 2?) on deck, but making no promises as to when you’ll get to hear those. For now, give this a listen/watch.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

Matt Smith, Pt 2: Podcast 058

3 Weeks in a row! Astonishing, I know. Check out the second part of the Matt Smith podcast where we chat about BMX and non-BMX inspirations, podcasts, shows, etc.

Episode 058

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

Style for Myles Jam Wrap-Up: Podcast 057

The Styles for Myles Jam happened on October 8, 2022. The backstory to the jam is mostly told in the first podcast episode found here. Jordan and Kate wanted to do a follow-up after the jam was finished, but it took some time and coordinating before we could lock in a time. Fast-forward to the end of November and we finally sat down to record the wrap-up. For a handful of reasons, mostly discussed in the post for the last episode, this is just finally making its way online.

Episode 057

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

Delays and Podcast 056

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned or work out first try. Motivation aside, I’ve been away from home on-and-off for the last month or so, and working extra while I’m around – All while trying to close on a house that has some legal hurtles in the way at the moment.

Defining Success: GrindWorks 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?

The working title of this episode is “Skateparks Are Like Gaybars” based on an observation noticed during preparing and recording. In it, we dive into this subject and I discuss learning tricks, school, athletics, work, starting a business, social media, and hobbies. Then we tackle a section at the end that is essentially the Lowdown, Part 3.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

The Lowdown, Part 2: GrindWorks Podcast 054

Wrapping up the Lowdown, this episode is a detailed discussion on work, manufacturing, efficiency, and what’s been going on the last year or so.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

Styles For Myles Jam: GrindWorks 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 glimpse into what happened, how the family is coping with the loss, and how they are using it as motivation to help curb bullying for others and promote BMX and other action sports as a means of averting bullying within their community. They’ve still got a long ways to go in the fight for justice, getting a formal 501c non-profit established, and getting stronger every day.

You’ll find the event flyer and some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!

TBT – Trashfish: GrindWorks Podcast 051

It looks like we completely missed posting this episode on here when it dropped, and it was a really good episode, so why not throw it back and remind you to check this one out again, or for the first time.

Eddie Olschansky, or Trashfish, spends more time fishing trash out of the river from his kayak than he does on his bike these days. Listen in for how this came about and what he’s doing for his local river in Cleveland.

You’ll find some links to check out the podcast on various other platforms as fits your lifestyle after the jump!