Coffee Chatter

Show 330 is here! 🎙️Good guy, races hard, loves the sport... Federico “Freddy” Villegas joins us to talk life, racing, and what’s been driving him at this stage of his career. We get into his time in the U.S., racing at Rock Hill, the growth of BMX in Argentina, and what goals he’s chasing next.We also preview Rock Hill, break down the contenders, Sylvain’s Social Check-In, upcoming clinics, and merch updates you won’t want to miss.Enjoy! #Chatter

Show 329 is live! 🎙️We break down the Verona action with Ross doubling up, the French staying strong, and the Beth vs Zoe battle heating up—plus injuries and what still needs to change in BMX today.Sylvain’s Social Check-In dives into the Chula tracks being torn down and the eerie reality of Olympic venue ghost towns.Plus, Coach’s Corner on managing pre-race nerves.

Coffee Chatter Show 328 is live! 🎙️Olympic Bronze medalist Romain Mahieu joins the show to talk life in Australia, getting back into training, and the reset he took from racing this past year. We also dive into the situation with the BeStrong team and why several riders—including Romain—have recently moved on.Plus, we recap the Houston National, Niek Kimmann’s big return to the top, and plenty more from the BMX world.Enjoy! #Chatter

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 327 | Joris DaudetThe season opener in Houston is here, and we’re joined by Joris Daudet for a raw, honest conversation about where he’s at right now. From the Olympic comedown to the sudden end of his Chase deal, Joris walks us through what really happened, what he can (and can’t) say, and what this next chapter looks like.We also preview Houston, react to Caen Indoor, hit the latest BMX headlines, and mix in a little Drive to Survive and moto talk for good measure.New merch is live — and this one’s a must-listen. ☕️🚲

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 326A gold medal heartbreaker, Canada vs. USA hockey rivalry talk, and an Olympic wrap-up to kick things off. We also dive into BMX with Industry and Houston on deck, Kam Larsen flying in training, and the latest social media headlines.In Coach’s Corner, we break down how to adapt quickly to a new national track with limited practice. New merch is live, and there’s plenty of classic Coffee Chatter along the way. ☕️🚲

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 325 | Blake Sawyer (Ssquared)Blake Sawyer joins the show to talk the story behind Ssquared—from the first prototype in 2009 to building a full brand, team, and merging with Answer and Clayborn Bicycles under Advantage Bike Corp. We get into the realities of starting a bike company, evolving frame designs, and what’s driven the brand’s success.Plus, Olympic drama, industry talk, and the latest BMX check-ins. ☕️🚲

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 324 presented by Sqorz TimingNew merch drops, Super Bowl reactions, and Olympic storylines lead the show. We hit Coach’s Corner with indoor start-lane advice, run through the latest BMX headlines, fire off a stacked Would You Rather, and the debate of the week, what is the Top 5 World Championships of the last 20 years? ☕️🚲

Coffee Chatter Show 323 with Kam Larsen We're fired up to officially announce we are presented by Sqorz Timing in 2026. Sqorz continues to raise the bar for BMX timing and race management worldwide, and the alignment couldn’t be better.U.S. Olympian Kam Larsen joins the show this week to talk life on the East Coast, lessons from Paris, USA BMX season capped with a second-overall finish at the Grands. We also dive into the story behind Twitch Tubes and what’s next moving forward. Enjoy! #Chatter

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 322From owl sightings and NFL championship weekend to SX A2 and first-turn theories, Show 322 is loaded. We break down red plates in USA BMX, catch up on the latest BMX news in the Sylvain Social Media Check-In (national team changes, Olympic track updates, doping news, and the Enhanced Games), and hit Coach’s Corner with a big race-day decision question.We wrap it up with a wild Would You Rather: BMX Edition and questions straight from the grandstands. Plenty of laughs, hot takes, and real BMX talk. ☕️🚲

Coffee Chatter BMX – Show 321 | Renaud BlancWe kick off this week with Renaud Blanc, diving into his BMX journey from Switzerland to the UCI World Cycling Centre, the intense battle for the Rio Olympic spot, and what keeps him motivated as a veteran in today’s elite class. We also talk style, Red Bull Revolution, and his long-standing run with Royalty BMX.☕️ Coffee Chatter BMX | By the riders, for the riders 🚲

Coffee Chatter BMX – Episode 320 ☕🚲Vegas National kicks off the 2026 season, Tory drops his 2026 clinic schedule, and we debate indoor vs outdoor tracks. Plus: SX opener talk, cold-weather racing prep, Euro Cup schedule news, Coach’s Corner recovery tips, and why a big juicy steak might be the ultimate post-race meal.🎧 Episode 320 out now

We kick off 2025 with a quick holiday catch-up, merch talk, and a pair of heart-breaking losses for the Ravens and Team Canada at World Juniors. The main event is Molly Simpson, who joins us to break down her dominant season winning her first USA BMX Pro Title, her first World Cup win in Sarrians, mindset heading into Grands with the points lead, working with Adam through the years, designing her own gear, and what’s next for 2026. ☕🎧

🎄 Christmas Special Episode! 🎄We’re getting festive with a Christmas poem from Tory to kick things off, then diving into BMX holiday gift ideas, winter training tips, and a full year-in-review as we hand out our 2025 awards and make bold predictions for the 2026 season. From Pro Gate Europe and Josh Jolly’s Rookie Pro of the Year, to hot sports takes, Christmas movies, rider debates, and questions from the grandstands — this episode has a little bit of everything to wrap up the year.Enjoy! #Chatter

Show 316 – GRANDS RECAP!We break down an electric Grands weekend in Tulsa—from smooth travels and track thoughts to the biggest storylines on and off the track. We celebrate Molly Simpson’s dominant run to the Women’s Championship, plus huge weekends from Kam Larsen and Cam Wood, who were on another level. We cover Romain Mayet’s return, the viral clips of the week, Friday’s chaotic Pro format, and all the action from Grands day—Kam’s wild semi comeback, Pils and Wood’s insane speed, Izaac’s tough exit, and the young talents stepping up in Elite Women. A fast, fun recap of everything that made Grands 2025 unforgettable. Enjoy! #Chatter

2025 USA BMX Grands PreviewIn this episode of Coffee Chatter, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 USA BMX Grand Nationals. We dive into the Men’s and Women’s Pro title chases, who’s in the mix, who’s surging at the right time, and how the pressure of Tulsa could reshape the entire season. From key storylines and clutch performances to dark horses and points math, we cover all the angles that’ll define this year’s Grands. Grab a coffee and get ready for the biggest weekend in BMX racing.#Chatter

Ry is in studio to catch up and chat while he is down training in California. We chat Cali life, back injury recovery, and how he feels about his 2024 season so far. Ryan breaks down his historic Seattle win—the first Canadian to take a USA BMX Pro victory—his long-time love for Grands, and what it’s really like rooming with Rico, Jack, and Izaac. Palm and Ryan go head-to-head in trivia, bad Canadian weather, new merch, and Ryan also shares the biggest lessons he’s learned as a young pro and the challenges most people never see.Enjoy! #Chatter

Show 313 with Mr. 313. Niek KimmannIn this episode, we catch up with Olympic Champion Niek Kimmann, who opens up about the heart condition that sidelined him from the 2024 Olympics. Niek shares what it was like to discover his swollen heart muscle, the emotional and physical recovery process, and what it took to get back to race shape. We dive into his mindset through the challenges, his outlook moving forward, and plenty more from one of BMX’s most respected riders.

We start the show chatting about Tory’s coaching trip South Park and the chaos he had traveling there and back, we relive the heartbreak of the Blue Jays loss, then a quick little carbon vs. alloy bike debate, a check in on the Grands title standings, and some Questions from the Grand Stands like: would you rather win one World Cup or podium 10 times, and be known for the fastest first or last straight? #Chatter

This week on Coffee Chatter, we catch up with French BMX legend Sylvain André to talk about his past year on the circuit, how he’s handled his arm injury, and what continues to drive his passion for competing at the highest level. Sylvain shares insight into the dynamic between doing battle with fellow Frenchman Arthur Pillard, and opens up about his responsibilities as rider representative, balancing competition with leadership. A thoughtful and honest look into the mindset of one of BMX’s most respected pros.

In Show 310: Chatter Time, Tory and James dive into a full mix of BMX talk, sports updates, and hilarious debates—from favorite Pro Gate Europe setups and Tory’s 2026 clinic plans to the Blue Jays’ playoff run, football chatter, and Canucks talk. They imagine what BMX would look like if races lasted a full minute, debate whether pros or Olympians should be allowed to reclassify as amateurs (like golf’s seven-year rule), and break down a wild lap from the French world champ where Bias barely pedaled. In Coach’s Corner, they focus on Grands prep with repeat laps and short accelerations, drop early predictions on fast Euros coming to race, and even toss around a draft idea. The episode wraps with Questions from the Grandstands, featuring Gene Ganson’s classic hypothetical: would you rather fight a chicken every time you get in a car or take one punch from prime Mike Tyson once a year?