Banter: A BMX Podcast

Jon Dowker & Anthony Berardi
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Join Jon Dowker (The Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team) and Anthony Berardi (Old School Rider) as they talk all things BMX. From the 80s to the present. From bikes to riders - we will cover anything and everything to do with BMX. Special thanks to Shaun Jarvis for looking after our socials. 

  1. JAN 30

    The Art Thomason Episode

    Send a text Art Thomason is out of Houston, Texas. He’s been a pro flatlander for 28 years and sponsored by Hoffman bikes for 27 of those years. He’s also a NASA engineer.  Specializing in space-walk Operations.  He’s competed in the X games five times which is impressive since they haven’t had Flatland since the early 2000s. He also placed top 3 year-end in the both the ABFL & AFA 4 times!   Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    1h 25m

  2. 11/24/2025

    The Todd Carter Episode

    Send a text Todd Carter was a part of the huge 80’s Ohio Flatland scene. He rode for Hutch in 1988 & 1989. He documented more old-school Flatland AFA events than anyone!  Over the years, he has been heavily involved in organizing and putting on Flatland events & contests.   Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    1h 37m

  3. 09/12/2025

    The James McGraw Episode

    Send a text James McGraw hails from Troy Michigan, is a long time Pro Flatlander and organizer of the second iteration of the AFA (American Flatland Association). He is also passionate about restoring classic cars.   Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    1h 52m

  4. 06/02/2025

    The Russell Summerville Episode

    Send a text Russell Summeville hails from Suwanee, Georgia, by way of California. Currently residing in a Ford E150 van. He rides Park and street mostly and has been doing shows for over 17 years. Currently riding for “eastern” and a professional marine mechanic by trade. Woodward Footjam Front Flip https://youtu.be/VNBZwxa3qtk?si=I6sKCEsIkfwc_4xA Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    51 min

  5. 02/10/2025

    The Shawn White Episode

    Send a text Shawn White is a San Diego local originally from West Virginia.  A designer, inventor, entrepreneur, actor, comedian and a lover of all things bikes. He’s the inventor of an early sealed freecoaster hub, Primo Jewels.   He founded an iconic flatland brand called Bizhouse which came out with a myriad of flatland parts notably a revolutionary stem design. Correction: During this podcast we referred to Steve Goates as Steve Parks. We apologize for the error. Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    2h 23m

  6. 10/02/2024

    The Kevin Martin Episode

    Send a text Usually, I give a bit of the introduction bio for our guest here, but when it comes to Kevin Martin, who has been involved in major parts of the BMX scene for most of his life, I am going to leave you with a couple of lines from the stories he told Jon and I.  The first is "They stuffed the engine with sausages".  The second is "We created a public access show called 'Shut Up & Drink" and it won awards".  If you love BMX this is a must listen!* Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  *Please note:  As Kevin is a firefighter/paramedic we had to cut a couple of times for emergency responses.   Support the show

    2h 28m

  7. 09/04/2024

    The Keith Trainor Episode

    Send a text Keith Trainor is originally from North Bergen, New Jersey but made his mark in Southern California.  He rode for S&M bikes through most of the 90’s and had has own brand through S&M called Menstrual Cycles.  He was featured in iconic 90’s films such as “Dirty Deads” & several early S&M videos such as “44 something” and “Feel my leg muscles I’m a racer”. Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    2h 19m

  8. 04/15/2024

    The Bill Nitschke Episode

    Send a text PLEASE NOTE: An Updated version was released at 7:30pm April 15, 2024 to fix an editing mistake.   Bill Nitschke hails from Indianapolis, Indiana.  He grew up riding with BMX Flatland legends Perry Mervar, Steve Mulder and Danny Meng.   Inventor of the Whopper AKA "Hop Whip" as well as a bunch of other tricks.   He rode for DK, TNT, Haro, Homeless Bikes, S&M, GT Bikes, Schwinn and Master Blaster Planet. Currently riding for Flatland Assasins.   Special Thanks to Shaun Jarvis for handling our socials.  Support the show

    2h 17m
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About

Join Jon Dowker (The Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team) and Anthony Berardi (Old School Rider) as they talk all things BMX. From the 80s to the present. From bikes to riders - we will cover anything and everything to do with BMX. Special thanks to Shaun Jarvis for looking after our socials. 

Information

  • Creator
    Jon Dowker & Anthony Berardi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Banter: A BMX Podcast
  • Show Website
    Banter: A BMX Podcast