Mike 'Rooftop' Escamilla - Episode 9 The Union Tapes

Rooftop sprung into the BMX spot light in 1993 and scored the last part on the game changing VHS dirty deeds, which was the ground breaking video in 94. From there he established himself as a solid fixture in any BMX media or event. He’s still riding at a high level and been through every bmx period since then and remained relevant to this day. We get into almost all of it in this one, drawing influence from the street skaters of that era, around Hollywood and LA area. Looking at BMX from a different angle to most others at that time. Various sponsor changes and challenges, including some very interesting ideals and views on how Mike see’s certain aspects of BMX, and some of his ‘rules’. Being the first BMX rider on Etnies and getting the Etnies BMX programme going, the story behind making the BMX signature shoe series with Joe Rich and Taj. His short lived clothing co Exhibit and his even shorter lived BMX co ‘Citizen’. Backflipping helicopters and early mega ramp records. Right up to appearing in Marvel films as as Ant Man. Theres a lot of views in this one that will polarise some people out there, but its all coming from an educated place, and definitely will make you think. Like, comment and subscribe. Riders mentioned: Brian Castillo James Shepherd Dennis McCoy Mat Hoffman Nate Wessel Joe Rich Taj Mihellich Sandy Carson Dave Clymer Stuart King Ian Morris Chris Moeller Morgan Wade Mike Griffin Dave Parrick Nate Hanson Keith Treanor Dave Osato Jay Miron Skateboarders: Jeremy Wray Jonas Wray Tony Hawk Jason Ellis