BFS LIVE

Breaking Free Skatepark
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The offical podcast Breaking Free Skatepark. Rochester New YorkBFS LIVE is a podcast with the aim to recreate the everyday conversations that everyday people engage in while in public spaces, such as skateparks. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show.

  1. 4D AGO

    Overcoming Injury | BFSLIVE ep 125 w Phil De Mattia

    Phil De Mattia is a longtime friend of Breaking Free Skatepark. He did all the welding during the initial build-out back in 2016. Phil is an immigrant, a former pro BMX rider (for Mongoose and Kink), a metal fabricator, and a hyper-dedicated person. In this episode, we talk about building a new life, what BMX taught us both good and bad, and trying to maintain a healthy life both physically and mentally. Phil is one of those "they broke the mold with this one" kinda guy. Phil is not active on social media but..... https://www.instagram.com/phildewelder/ https://www.instagram.com/fabwellstudiosllc/ BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    1h 52m

  2. FEB 27

    The Skate of the Union Address | BFSLIVE ep 124 w GnarWrench

    In this episode, Breaking Free Skatepark owner Gnanwrench talks about the skate of action sports and the skatepark. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    1h 16m

  3. FEB 12

    Is BMX Dead? | BFSlive 123 w Alfredo Mancuso

    ​ @AlfredoMancuso is a content creator, BMX rider, and businessman with a follower count in the hundreds of thousands and over 1000 videos on his YouTube channel. He been involved with brands like The Come Up, OSS, and more. This man has seemingly done it all in BMX. He recently uploaded "BMX IS DEAD and NOBODY Wants To Admit It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dPEDjEvxAE&t=291s This video was the catalyst for this episode. Follow Alfredo on Insta https://www.instagram.com/alfredomancuso Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@alfredo_mancuso BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    2h 21m

  4. JAN 29

    Wheelerville Bike Trails | BFSlive ep 122 w Jeremy Manning

    Jeremy Manning is the trail manager of Caroga/Wheelerville trails in the Adirondacks. Wheelerville trails website https://www.wheelervilletrails.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/WHEELERVILLETRAILS/ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/326009592628582 BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

  5. JAN 22

    The Accessibility of Action Sports | BFSlive ep 121

    In this episode, we talk about what accessibility in action sports means. Whether it be cultural, institutional, or from within, action sports need to be accessible if we want our sports to thrive. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

  6. JAN 8

    Two Minute Skatepark Reviews | BFSLIVE ep 120

    In this episode, we talk about why I do "Two minute skatepark reviews". We compare modern skateparks to shared-use trails. We talk about how we should think about the sustainability and accessibility of modern skatepark design. Follow Two Minute skatepark reviews here https://www.instagram.com/twominuteskatepark/ BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    1h 43m

  7. 12/25/2025

    X-Mas Eve Live | BFS LIVE ep 119 w BFS FAM

    Merry Christmas from Gnarwrench and Gooj. In this episode, we talk about a lot of random crap. We tried to stay centered around the holidays, but you know how it goes. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    1h 43m

  8. 12/19/2025

    LIVE Q&A + Wheel Building | BFS LIVE ep 118 w GnarWrench

    This Q&A was streamed on Youtube and TikTok. We talked about music, injuries, positive masculinity, and of course, skateparks. BFS LIVE is a podcast and a live show where we talk about what actions sports have given us and what we have given back to them. We focus on the many benefits of action sports, such as positive masculinity, the development of character, and the lessons learned. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE. Please reach out if you wish to join the show. You can support BFS live and the BFS brands by joining our Pateron https://www.patreon.com/user/breakingfreeskatepark Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingFreeSkatepark Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bfslivepodcast/ Follow the skatepark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakingfreeskatepark/ Follow BFS on TIKtok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingfreeskatepark You can make a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/breakingfreepay For more info about BFS visit https://www.breakingfreeskatepark.com

    1h 41m
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The offical podcast Breaking Free Skatepark. Rochester New YorkBFS LIVE is a podcast with the aim to recreate the everyday conversations that everyday people engage in while in public spaces, such as skateparks. We jib around on topics and let it flow organically until we hit a poignant topic. Then we drop in on it. Please share your thoughts in the comments. Everyone is welcome on BFS LIVE, please reach out if you wish to join the show.

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  • Creator
    Breaking Free Skatepark
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    BFS LIVE