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Another epic interview! Charles scared the living s*&t out of me when I saw him on the gate. I never had the opportunity to race him, but always respected this guy. Understanding his background makes me respect him even more. Thanks Craig!

Craig - I just found your podcast today and I and binge listening/watching! To come across Big E put the biggest smile on my face. There are few people as kind, sincere and loyal as Big E. Keep up the great work buddy.

Greg Hill i idolized... After watching this iadmire him as a man and his honest reflection gives me a inspiration im struggling a bit in life and you interview was uplifting and cool ....i rode for ghp northwest support team Jeffrey. Kaz. Kazulin peace

I used to ride at parks with Tommy all the time it was a cool spot to ride

I raced from 1978 to 2016! I've always raced a GT! I watched all the Pros in the 80s. Greg Hill was always my Childhood Hero!!! I got co/factory from GT! I still have my Factory GT jacket from 82!! My entire family raced all over the Country and my sister raced for Factory ZERONINE! We lived out of our Motorhome and raced EVERYTHING!! My Dad was Obsessed with Bmx!! What an Absolutely Wonderful life I had racing Bmx and met Greg several times!!! God Bless Everyone who races The Greatest Sport on Earth!!!❤

The man the myth the legend!!!

This guy was one of my all time favorites because he rode for Robinson! 🚂⚡️🇺🇸 HERO!

Great interview. Would have been good to hear more about the end of the GT deal.

I met Mr Brackens at a A1 Supercross race. A true Gentleman and sooo humble.

Greg Grubs vs Greg Hill on the Lincoln Ne. YMCA track jump contest!!! Them were the days.

Tommy B a true legend

Thoroughly enjoyable interview. I raced in the PNW from '83-'88 and DY was THE man. Got to see him race a few times, and what always struck me was how he could unleash all that power and not just keep it under control, but do it all so gracefully. Wanted his f&f set, but had to settle for the JMC AP f&f, because even in '84, the DY was already hard to come by. Those JMC designs were so fast and snappy handling, like thoroughbreds. Thanks again for this interview, and photos, it brought back a ton of great memories.

I can totally relate to his comment about being a normal guy. I was shocked to see on Facebook that he knew who I was… Made me feel pretty darn good. He’s just a normal dude that was fast as FUGG😂😂🫶🏼

Great interview. I heard the name Boss!!! Pops would love it😂😂. It doesn’t take much🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

Great interview. Love how humbly and grounded Scott carries himself. I've been a huge fan for a decade now. The sincerity of their songwriting, combined with kindness of character, make them standout far beyond the rest. Thanks for such a cool interview, Craig.

Scott is such a cool dude,he even has the two coolest jobs in the world.an artist and a musician!!how is that possible lol..been playing guitar forever,but I’m digging into banjo,mainly do to Scott,and Jerry.G.of course

My favorite, Greg Hill.

mario sotor friend.

I'm so glad I came across your site...Mrs M❤

Love him.

One sick dude

The Camino? Silverquick. Whut happenned to it?

"all I can be is the best me". ! So beautifully and succinctly explained. Awesome conversation and just solidifies why I love the Avett Brothers and their music, artistry, so much. Their songs have influenced my life so deeply. I finally got to see them perform just a few weeks ago in Providence, RI. Thank you both for this great conversation and thoughtful interview!

Awesome convo 🤟

I raced BMX in San Diego in the early 80s. My junior high school years (13/14/15 years old). I met Eddy and Mike King many times. Mike was my age. I've never met anyone that wanted to win as bad as Mike King. He WAS the Ricky Bobby of BMX racing! He would risk anything to win. If he didn't win, he would crash trying.....I remember racing against Doug Davis who was on the DB team. Eddy used to date my friend's older sister. This friend lived a few houses away from me so I saw him there a lot. I remember that white Porsche 944 he owned. I remember racing Rancho San Diego, Lakeside, Kearny. I was sponsored by The Bikesmith bike store in PB. I remember Wheels n' Things. Hey Eddy, remember Hairpin? Redline was also big back then. Having Redline cranks was the shite. I think the Diamond Back team used Redline cranks before DB developed there own. In the 9th grade, I watched the Tour de France for the first time and thought WOW!, that's what I wanna do now. So I traded my BMX bike for a road bike. At 54, still cycling about 120 miles a week today. Great memories......

Gift! Mr. Tommy Brackens walked up to me and let me take his 24" BMX Cruiser around the track a few times here in Southern California's Whittier Narrows where Frosty was running the local ABA BMX races. Tommy was very gracious, professional, confident, and warm. A huge inspiration for me back in 1990. His pioneering spirit still continues to inspire me daily. Thank you two for this incredible conversation and source of information. Clifton Develle Cameron

I remember Tommy Brackens in the BMX magazines from the 1980's advertising the G.T. racing bikes. I wanted a G.T. because of those ads and the photos of the races in those magazines. I did get a G.T. Mach One as a kid it was sweet. It got stolen....But it was sweet! Memories of my youth.

who here from faze rug?

From faze rug😂😂😂

Who is here from faze rug

Who is here from faze rug?

Craig u may not remember me but Im from Park Forest rode the trails built the ones in UP with Steve Tolley .. Bro , I rode with Andy Pollum , Craig , Josh , Jim Sykes & Tim back in the Day (Spense)!! I bought a frame back then U and ur pops made the best frames Bless up to the old days Tommy was where it began for me ...I rode powerlite MX bars and a tuff neck because of him.. I probably was the first black kid out there to ride in 80/81'..BIG UP.....Shows at the Schwinn Store in the Heights!!

Thank you both so much for this. Besides the obvious connection felt from the Avett Brothers music and lyrics, which brought me here, I identify so much as an artist to the elements and perspectives that have shaped Scott’s life. Found myself smiling and nodding as topics progressed from supportive parents/family to belief that creativity is fostered by support of one another, rather than competition, and that you can thrive in more than one avenue of art at the same time. Also, that to know your limitations isn’t a bad thing… but that when you align yourself with fellow artists or a team, it is a family for sure and you thrive off of sharing and collaboration and/or just showing up to cheer in the crowd. On a side note, I think I’d probably end up in hospital if I ever tried to skate😂, but I have painted a few decks to raise money for a local (York, PA) skate park at silent auctions. Hoping they start one up again this fall. Also, my sister’s town (Hanover) has a cool shop called Art of Board and the maker takes old decks and cuts them up into tiles and makes custom tables, bars, walls, etc. If you don’t already know them, you might be interested! Cheers, guys. This was inspiring.🥰

I had Pro Cruiser practice one race and Stu got me kicked out of it due to my kos cruiser bars were right next to his lane,Rob Feyd stood up for me which was cool, he's a class act👍

Otsego/Plainwell in the house! (Vern's Bicycle Shop)

Brackens could fly!

Maybe Lee Medlin, Anthony Sewell, Andy Ruffell and Eric Rupe?

Will you try an get Clint Miller on the show? Thanks!

Shawn Texas-Naty Pro!!!

This dudes almost 63??? WHAT? He looks great for his age! WOW!

Hey D...after I pick up a D.Young, will you sign it?

The Darrell Young is the bike to have!

JMC is the shit!

Amazing interview, thanks for sharing. I’ve had the pleasure of riding with Darrell a few times over the years. Great to see him again.

Absolutely no one as smooth as Darrell. He could hang in the air longer than anyone!!!

A group of us went to the Kellogg’s BMX event in Birmingham in 1984,which was on the Sunday,the day after Everton beat Watford in the FA Cup final,I always remember that! Met the likes of Andy Patterson,Brian Patterson,Mike Miranda,Clint Miller,Eric Rupe,Bob Haro,Eddie Fiola,Mike Dominguez,Bob Morales and Greg Hill.Greg had this reputation as being intense and edgy,but he was a real gentleman,signing his autograph in our copies of BMX PLUS and BMX ACTION.All the guys I’ve mentioned signed our magazines.Harry Leary would talk to you,ask you if you raced and how you were doing.Great guy.Missed the 1985 Kellogg’s event,which was a shame as Stu Thomsen,Tommy Brackens,Richie Anderson and Gary Ellis attended that event.I just can’t believe it’s 38 years ago!!!😱Time flies as Oasis named their 2009 compilation album.It’s so,so true.😿

A great interview with Eddy King.Shame about the sound problems.I’d love to see Diamond Back come back and rerelease the HARRY LEARY TURBO in both 20 and 24 inch.That bike was a classic.

Awesome interview with plenty if insight on the early days of bmx coming from one substantial source. I can proudly say I ride a bike from Standard that will likely outlive me. The ethos Rick and his team have dedicated themselves to throughout the life of the company; quality, integrity, and pride, will continue to make Standard a leader in my opinion. Mitch

The human dragster

Hi Tommy I don't know if you remember but you once gave me your helmet at the Orange Y track. You were my hero growing up. Thank you for the memories and making a kids night! I still have that helmet that you signed!