The conversation delves into the life and journey of Josh Wood, a man whose life was forever changed by a catastrophic snowboard accident. It explores the impact of the accident on Josh, his family, and the fight for recovery. With special guest appearances from Robbie Maddison, Mitch Tripney and Josh's 10 year old son AJ, the hero of this episode is the incredible Kay, Josh's Mum. We all know we would go to the end of the world to protect our children, but Kay lived it. Her relentless drive and will to find a cure for Josh's spinal cord injury showed no bounds, emotionally, physically and financially. Her inspiration on what parenting looks like, needs to be heard.
The conversation delves into the incredible journey of resilience, healing, and the power of support in the face of adversity. It explores the spiritual and alternative medicine aspects of recovery, the role of family and friends, and the transformative impact of a mother's love. The story of walking across America and the spiritual journey of recovery are highlighted, showcasing the importance of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. The conversation delves into Woody's roots in the moto industry, his role in helping others overcome career-ending injuries, the power of mindset and mental health, and the impact of Josh's son AJ on his journey. The conversation delves into the themes of friendship, support, and unity in the face of adversity. It highlights the power of camaraderie and the strength of brotherhood in challenging times, emphasizing the bond of compassion and resilience. Josh's roots run deep in the moto industry, and that is highlighted by his friendship with Robbie Maddison and Seth Enslow, two of the biggest names in the sport of FMX.

Takeaways

• Resilience in the face of adversity
• The power of family support Resilience and determination are powerful forces in overcoming adversity.
• The journey of recovery is holistic, encompassing mind, body, and spirit.
• The unwavering support of family and friends is instrumental in the healing process. Resilience in the face of career-ending injuries
• The transformative power of mindset and mental health The importance of friendship and support in overcoming adversity
• The strength of unity and camaraderie in challenging circumstances

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey of Josh Wood
• 06:07 The Accident and Its Aftermath
• 17:45 The Impact on Josh's Family
• 35:32 The Fight for Recovery
• 48:04 The Power of Resilience
• 53:24 Spiritual and Alternative Medicine
• 01:00:07 A Mother's Love
• 01:07:04 Walking Across America
• 01:13:03 The Role of Family and Friends
• 01:20:38 Woody's Roots in the Moto Industry
• 01:43:01 AJ's Journey and the Impact of Josh Wood
• 01:54:22 Connecting Through Shared Experiences
• 02:00:14 Brotherhood and Unity
• 02:05:22 Camaraderie and Compassion
• 02:11:14 Camaraderie and Resilience

Jett Anderson (FMX) and Harley Allen (BMX), are two of the good time leaders on the Freestyle Kings Live tour. From the outside looking in, it would be easy to think they just party around the world, but in reality, there is a lot more to these two guys, and it's really rad to see them talk about their lives, their wins, their struggles, and their friendship, so openly. Real humans. Real good men. Real good at fun.

These guys know the risks, they still take them, but they are not loose units, they are calculated, measured, and well rehearsed.

The conversation delves into the journey of the Freestyle Kings, covering the early years of Jett's motocross journey, the transition to freestyle motocross, the impact of COVID-19 on their careers, and the importance of balancing work and passion.

It also highlights the significance of having access to a compound (Jett at home & Harley at RWillyland) to improve their riding.

The conversation delves into their early impressions of each other and their previous action sports tours, before becoming part of the Freestyle Kings family.

It also explores life on tour, dealing with injuries, and the calculated risks and team dynamics involved in extreme sports.

The conversation delves into the mental preparation and fear management in extreme sports, highlighting the importance of safety and the impact of loss on mental health.

It also explores the balance between having fun and delivering a high-performance show, as well as the process of locking in for tricks during a performance. The conversation delves into the mental preparation and focus required for extreme sports, the importance of support and camaraderie within the community, personal development and growth, and the experiences of touring and life on the road.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Freestyle Kings
• 08:21 The Nitro Circus Tour
• 22:50 Balancing Work and Passion
• 31:45 The Journey Begins
• 38:26 Life on Tour and Injuries
• 49:53 Calculated Risks and Team Dynamics
• 55:04 Safety in Action Sports
• 01:04:47 Balancing Fun and Performance
• 01:16:41 Locking in for Tricks
• 01:28:40 Touring and Life on the Road

The conversation covers Bilko's journey through the world of action sports, from his early days in supercross to his experiences on the Crusty Demons and Nitro Circus Tours.

It delves into the challenges, triumphs, and friendships that have shaped his career, as well as the resilience required to overcome injuries, setbacks and the tragic loss of multiple friends in the FMX world.

The conversation covers Bilko's journey from BMX, to Supercross and then eventually rising to the peak of the FMX world, becoming the first international to beat the American's at X-Games. his experiences with tours and competitions, and the challenges he faced due to injuries. It also delves into the culture of freestyle motocross and the transition from racing to freestyle.

The conversation covers a range of topics including sponsorship, X Games, injuries, and the bond between friends.

Cameo appearances in this episode are 4 of Blake's great friends, Robbie Maddison, Top Dog, Trevor Brooks and Matty Morris. They all share a story about Bilko, and then a story about Blake.

It also delves into the unique personalities and relationships within the community, showcasing the bond and respect among the riders and their mentors. The conversation covers various themes including tour experiences, accountability, travel antics, and the transition from FMX to other career paths. It also delves into the role of friends and security in the FMX industry, as well as the challenges and pride associated with retirement.

This is part 1 of 2, which hopefully gives listeners an insight into the man behind Bilko, my great friend, Blake.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Early Years and Adversity
• 06:28 Exploring Four-Wheel Racing and Commentary
• 22:35 The Journey in Freestyle Motocross
• 29:24 Impact of Freestyle Motocross Culture
• 43:57 The Bond of Friendship and Support
• 53:30 Robbie Maddison drops in
• 01:12:00 Bilko's roomate Hippie drops by to talk LEGO
• 01:19:03 Trevor Brooks
• 01:32:00 Top Dog and Nitro Circus antics
• 01:43:00 Matty Morris security guard for Dennis
• 01:56:36 The Crusty Demons vs Nitro Circus decision
• 02:06:00 The Pastrana and Bilko friendship
• 02:08:00 Remembering Jayo Archer