Josh Hannah is a fascinating individual. Still only in his mid 30's, he has lived 2 very different careers, the first one as a Freestyle Motocross Professional Rider, and his current exploits as the Promoter of one of the biggest action sports tours on the planet, Freestyle Kings Live.

Growing up in Western Sydney, Josh was Influenced firstly by his Dad, who ignited the love and passion for dirtbikes that you see today.

Josh's grit, determination and relentless hard work resulted in him creating the Freestyle Kings brand, which started humbly in his family's backyard in the mid 2010's, before turning in to what you see today, an action sports tour that has been all over the world, and entertained hundreds of thousands of people. Maybe millions.

Whilst Josh is a notoriously private person, this is a fascinating insight in to a mind that doesn't stop. His passion for the action sports space is second to none. The fact that he gets to share this with his family, friends and his wife is something really special.

We are all better for knowing, and for working with Josh. He is a one of a kind individual.

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr Josh Hannah

Takeaways

• Passion for Dirt Bikes
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Transition to Freestyle Motocross
• Inception of Freestyle Kings Brand building and business development in the FMX industry
• Navigating challenges in international markets
• The challenges and successes of event promotion.
• Evolution of a Promoter
• Pride in Sharing Success
• Impact of Fatherhood

Chapters

• The FMX journey begins 07:53
• The Journey into Professional Freestyle Motocross 13:08
• Learning to Flip and Overcoming Challenges 15:28
• Aussie FMX Scene in the 2010's 22:48
• The Birth of Freestyle Kings 24:14
• Building the Freestyle Kings brand 27:34
• Breaking into the Chinese Market 31:56
• Navigating Business Challenges in China 34:29
• Transitioning from Rider to Businessman 40:09
• From Qudos Bank Arena to New Opportunities 49:03
• Reflections on the Impact of COVID 53:41
• Freestyle Kings Live 2.0 01:04:11

  
  

In true Lance Russell style, he credits everyone around him, but himself, for the dirtbike career he has had to date.

If you looked up gratitude or humility in the dictionary, chances are there is a photo of Lance next to these words. But once the helmet and goggles go on, he transforms in to someone else. That someone else is a wild man on a dirtbike, and he shares some amazing insights in the do's and dont's for aspiring professional athletes.

Lance is a student of the sport, and having been a fan first in the early 2000's there is not too much that he doesn't know about the industry. Some of the names and stories he tells of the pro riders that came before him will warm the heart, from Steve Mini to Travis Pastrana to Robbie Maddison, to name but a few.

He credits Australian FMX OG Jason Tranter as his mentor and the reason he is the rider he is today, and Lance is paying it forward with his mentorship of one of the brightest young stars in the world of FMX, Ry Davis.

Freestyle Kings and Family are recurring topics throughout the episode, and if you know the Russell family, you will appreciate this greatly.

FMX has given Lance so much, but it has also taken friends from him, and given him more nights in hospital than he can remember. This is an important conversation as he gives an insight in a few things he would've done differently over the course of his career.

A social media wizard away from the dirtbike, Lance's hobbies away from FMX don't exactly scream bad man on a bike, but that's what makes Lance great. He has broken the stereotype of the FMX athlete, and we are all richer for having him in our lives.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Lance Russell episode

Chapters

• 01:25 Early Influences and Passion for Riding
• 11:20 Transition from racing to FMX
• 19:18 The influence of early FMX riders
• 26:47 Lance's first paid riding gig
• 33:41 The rise of Freestyle Kings
• 37:55 Accidents and their impact
• 39:00 Behind the Scenes at Nitro Circus and Mental Preparation
• 47:19 Remembering Tyrone Gilks
• 01:01:55 Navigating COVID
• 01:07:29 Evolution of Freestyle Kings
• 01:13:18 Mentorship and the bond with Ry Davis
• 01:25:40 Mental and Physical Toll of Injuries
• 01:36:03 Generosity of Robbie Maddison & Travis Pastrana
• 01:41:57 Life after dirtbikes
• 01:44:35 Rapid fire questions

When its all said and done, Clint Moore will have one of the greatest careers in FMX contest history. His 2015 Red Bull X Fighters World Championship sits proudly in his trophy room, but his insight in to what got him to that point is fascinating.

One of the most liked and well respected athletes, on and off the dirt bike, Clint became a man possessed when it came to the contest scene.

Debuting professionally on the 2010 Nitro Circus tour, he is still one of the best riders on the planet in 2026, plying his trade on the Freestyle Kings Tour.

His battle with the 720, is stuff of legend, and after a 13 year battle he conquered it.

Body varials, double flips, quarter pipe flairs also sit on his trick list, which elevated him to the top of the pile in 2015, as the best FMXer on the planet.

A humble kid from the regional city of Bundaberg in Queensland, Clint gives you such a great insight into the mind of a professional athlete, the balance of personal and professional life, and what it takes to become a world champion.

Chapters

The kid from Bundaberg Clint Moore 00:00

The Rise to Professional Status 07:39

The first steps into a professional career 10:22

The Nitro Circus Breakthrough 12:48

The Journey to X Games and Red Bull X Fighters 15:27

The FMX body varial 18:00

Cracking into X fighters and X Games 20:49

Achievements and Recognition in the Sport 23:25

The Evolution of Freestyle Motocross Competitions 26:03

The Legacy of Red Bull X Fighters 28:28

Reflections on the X Fighters Experience 31:20

The Hard Landing: Crashes and Consequences 38:37

The Evolution of X Games and FMX contests 39:46

First Bronze: The Breakthrough Moment 40:44

Balancing Family and Fame: A Tough Decision 42:11

The Shift: From Touring to Contests 44:12

The Struggles of a Touring Athlete 45:27

The Reality of Life on Tour 48:11

The Transition: From Nitro Circus to New Ventures 50:02

The contest scene gets wild 52:39

Finding New Paths: Earthworks and Beyond 01:00:08

The 720 01:02:42

The Auckland Show: A Disastrous Return 01:07:26

Navigating Injury and Recovery 01:09:12

The comeback 2024 01:13:40

The Pressure of Competition vs. Live Shows 01:14:43

The Journey to the 720 01:19:24

Achieving the Impossible: The 720 Completion 01:34:37