#105 - Preston Okert

Phil Ariano has one of the most interesting lives of people I've met. From growing up in Fresno to living in LA working for OSS for a decade to starting his own BMX brand this year called Malice. It's a wild ride and I'm glad we got to sit and talk about it. I always kinda thought Phil was a dick but I never met him and what a sweet relief to find he's a super nice and humble and smart dude. Stoked for you guys to hear this one! Go buy some Malice stuff and support the dream: https://malicebmx.com/ Follow Phil on IG: https://www.instagram.com/philbrahh/ Thanks for watching! If you read all of this you should leave a comment saying f you bob. ______________ Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP Code Kanode for 15% off your next purchase https://www.danscomp.com/ UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Antonio Chavez is a professional BMX rider from AZ living in San Diego. He rides for Fiend, Primo, Vans, and dabbles in the motocross world as well. He's a recovering tiktok influencer lol. You've seen him in all the legendary Fiend web videos. You've seen him on Instagram. He's clean he's fresh he's a cool humble mf. I enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too! I always wanted to know him considering we're from the same state but never really kicked it. This was great. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/antonio1chavez/ Subscribe to his YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Antonio1chavez Oh also note how much my dog loves him. Must be a good human. ______________ Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP Code Kanode for 15% off https://www.danscomp.com/ UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Got a company that wants to sponsor podcasts by some weird reason? Hit me up! Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Nate Richter is a well known BMX personality and pro rider from New Mexico who has left his mark on the whole industry. He was early on the daily vlogging and is the man behind the legendary bike shop from Long Beach "Golden Days." He's a part of BMX history in the 2000's and 2010's for sure. I've known him/known of him forever and am grateful that he was able to make it out to the beach house with me to record this episode! Hope you enjoy and check out his new tea: https://drinkcafiend.com/ and sign up for the newsletter ______________ Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP use code "Kanode" for 15% off https://www.danscomp.com/ UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

But really though what's the most famous 360? Comment your answer. George Boyd is a self employed video editor, BMX legend, and one hell of a nice human. I have been a fan of him since I was 18 so it was special to get to sit and talk with him. He was a part of a very influential group of riders from Texas called V-Club. V-Club made some big waves at the beginning of web videos becoming a thing. Thank you George for coming on the show! Hope you all enjoy.______________ Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP use promo code Kanode https://www.danscomp.com/ UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Live from the compound, it's the Austin boys! Reminder please rate the show if you have a minute to spare. Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP https://www.danscomp.com/ use code Kanode UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

I'm glad I was able to have this conversation. Preston is the newest pro for Cult and is a hell of a guy. We talk about his history with BMX, what it's like to be a pro rider, what's coming next from him, and much more. I love watching his riding. Doesn't hurt that he's a great human. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonokert/ Kanode Knows is supported by: BURN SLOW https://burnslow.co/ DANS COMP https://www.danscomp.com/ Use Code "Kanode" for 15% off UNITY RIDE SHOP https://www.unityrideshop.com/ Want to be featured on the show? Send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Last year we recorded an episode with the one and only Justin Kosman but he surprisingly had internet from 1997 and it didn't work out. I was struggling to get an episode scheduled this weekend with Mother's Day and reached out to Kosman as a hail mary and he was down! I've been looking up to this man and his ability to make money with his photography and videography for a long time. In fact when I was in business school, one of my assignments was to find a mentor in the industry I wanted to work in and Kosman accepted the job. I never did much with it but if I ever had questions he was super helpful to answer. So this episode feels a little bit like I'm sharing a session with my mentor to the internet. You know his work even if you don't know his work. The Hunt, Vans Illustrated, Red Bull projects, product catalogs, work for Vans BMX, and much much more. If you have a video you want debuted on the show send an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Glenn PP Milligan is a name you've heard if you were a part of my generation, the generation before me, or the generation after me. He's made more BMX full length videos than you've made Instagram montages. The best part is he has a great memory and recalls some incredible stuff in this episode. I tried to take it as a learning opportunity to understand what was important for us to remember from the 90s and 2000s, and it was incredible to hear some BTS stories about Dave Mirra and The Gonz. Really hyped on this one. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy he was to talk to and how humble he is considering the tremendous impact he's had in BMX. I also admire how he kept/keeps progressing and doing different shit and isn't afraid of something being goofy as long as he's trying something new. Follow Glenn on IG - https://www.instagram.com/glennppmilligan/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Ethan Corriere is a professional, wait not professional anymore, BMX rider from Huntington Beach. He's a well established figure in the game. Common Crew to Fit, to now a free agent. He's incredible and one of my favorite humans in the industry. Very funny and humble dude, works at Epic Ride Shop, and is obsessed with weird Japanese cars. He lives in his van down by the river. This conversation is awesome and gets even awesomer when Sauce joins us for the last hour. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed. Thanks for listening! Love you all have a great week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support

Chris Childs is a legend! He's a professional BMX rider from Providence, Rhode Island. He rode for DK, Sunday, and currently S&M. Been a fan of his for over a decade and was stoked to get to know him a little better on this weeks episode. Just a solid human who can do the most on a bike. We watch some of his old video parts together and talk about everything from getting on DK and going to Colombia to a little behind the scenes of what it's like to be on S&M today. I messed up the intro on this and can't edit it in time to release cuz I'm on the road so just ignore my mess ups ok thanks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kanodeknows/support