BMXPERTS PODCAST
Two veteran BMX racers interview the legends and unsung heroes of the sport's 70s, 80s, and 90s golden era.
This is an oral history project for old-school BMX racing, disguised as a casual video podcast. The hosts, both lifelong participants, use their insider status to get legends and influential figures to share granular stories about specific races, bike setups, and sponsorship deals from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's less of a formal interview and more of a friendly, detailed conversation between peers.
“Unlike broader action sports podcasts, BMXPERTS is hyper-focused on the 70s-90s racing scene, often spending entire episodes on the nuances of a single rider's career or a specific piece of equipment. The hosts' own deep histories in the sport allow for a level of detail and camaraderie that a generalist interviewer couldn't achieve.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Danny Pena and Kevin Wilson, BMXPERTS is a deep-dive into the history of BMX racing. Danny, a racer since the early 80s, brings a researcher's mind and deep knowledge of race history. Kevin, a former bike shop owner and BMX collector, focuses on the 70s and 80s culture from a Southern California perspective. Together, they form a unique team, interviewing the racers, announcers, and industry figures who shaped the sport.
Credentials & credits
- BMX Racer (Danny Pena, 1980s-present)
- Former BMX Bike Shop Owner (Kevin Wilson)
- BMX Collector (Kevin Wilson)
- Truck Driver (Kevin Wilson)
- Former Insurance Claim Supervisor (Kevin Wilson)
Other ventures
- Danny Pena BMX Racing (YouTube Channel)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Full Circle" Episode with “Bad” Brad Birdwell & Danny PenaJun 29, 2026 · 2h 01m
- 02
- 03BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Announcer" Episode with Bryan Dorsey & Danny PenaJun 14, 2026 · 1h 44m
- 04
- 05BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Rockin' the Boat” Episode with Galen Starlin & Danny PenaMay 30, 2026 · 1h 35m
- 06BMXPERTS Podcast: The "90’s & the Firm” Episode with Big E & Danny PenaMay 18, 2026 · 1h 52m
- 07
- 08BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Jumping to Flat” Episode with Kevin Hull & Danny PenaMay 4, 2026 · 1h 50m
Notable episodes
- 01The "Rocket Man (Roxi Rioux)" Episode with Ronnie Rioux
Features the emotional story of why Ronnie Rio Rioux quit the legendary GT team as a kid and includes a moving dedication to his late daughter, a victim of the fentanyl crisis. [2YfCQ-okY4M]
- 02The "Full Circle" Episode with “Bad” Brad Birdwell
Provides an inside scoop on 80s factory sponsorships, revealing that the "factory" Murray bikes were actually custom-made by boutique builders Elf and Cycle Craft. [N8yOPO8DVhY]
- 03The "Announcer" Episode with Bryan Dorsey
A unique look into the craft of BMX announcing and the legacy of his mother, Hall of Fame announcer Linda Dorsey, offering a different perspective on the sport. [FWOG23tuMmI]
What you'll be asked on this show
Kevin and Danny run a relaxed, conversational interview. They often open by framing the guest's introduction with the recurring question, "Who do we have on the gate tonight?". [N8yOPO8DVhY, 2YfCQ-okY4M] They probe for details by asking about specific equipment choices ("What was with the 1 3/8th wheels?") or career turning points ("How did you hook up with Pro-Neck?"). [N8yOPO8DVhY, 2YfCQ-okY4M] The hosts build rapport by sharing their own related experiences and inside jokes, making the conversation feel like a reunion of old friends rather than a formal Q&A. [FWOG23tuMmI]
The show is a two-host video interview with a casual, "friends in the garage" feel. Hosts Danny Pena and Kevin Wilson often use visual aids like old magazines or phone photos to prompt memories. [N8yOPO8DVhY] They embrace technical glitches and false starts, leaving them in the final cut to maintain an authentic, unpolished vibe. [N8yOPO8DVhY]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
15 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“How's life and what have you been up to?”
A frequent, casual opening question to ease into the conversation.
origin
3- Q.01
“What turned you on to the sport and made you stick around?”
Used early on to establish the guest's origin story and initial motivation in BMX.
- Q.02
“How did you hook up with [Sponsor]?”
A key question to trace a racer's career path through their various sponsorships.
- Q.03
“Do you think you would have become an announcer if your mom hadn't done it?”
This question explores the influence of family and circumstance on a guest's career path.
craft
2- Q.01
“What did you think of the [iconic equipment] the first time you got on one?”
Asks for a guest's first-hand impression of a famous bike part or frame.
- Q.02
“Were you typically on [specific measurement] on the [bike part]?”
Drills down into the specific, technical details of a guest's historical bike setup.
technique
1- Q.01
“What was with the [unique equipment choice]? What got you to do that?”
Probes into the technical reasoning behind a unique or signature bike setup a guest was known for.
industry
1- Q.01
“Do you think you need to have raced BMX to be a good [industry role]?”
Asks for the guest's opinion on the necessary qualifications for roles within the BMX industry.
process
2- Q.01
“What is the [historical concept] and why was it so important?”
This serves to clarify historical rules or concepts, like team trophy points, for the audience.
- Q.02
“Is it harder to announce a full rack of racers versus a smaller one?”
This question explores the technical and practical challenges of a guest's specific craft.
mindset
2- Q.01
“Did you have that sense about yourself, that you could pass basically anybody?”
A question aimed at understanding a top competitor's self-belief and mindset.
- Q.02
“Were you intimidated by the names you were racing against?”
This explores the psychological side of competing against the sport's biggest stars.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Do you have memories of epic battles with [Rival]?”
Used to elicit specific stories about famous rivalries the guest was involved in.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Did [Sponsor] care that you rode something else?”
A probing question that gets into the business realities and potential controversies of sponsorships.
money
1- Q.01
“Do you get paid to [do job] or do you volunteer?”
A direct question about the financial realities of working within the BMX world.
Signature segments
- · Countdown intro: '5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go!'
- · Opening framing: 'Who do we have on the gate tonight?'
- · Kevin Wilson's recurring number jokes (69, 77, 88)
- · Using old magazines as visual prompts
- · BMX Trivia game segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively influential figures from the golden era of BMX racing (70s-90s). They book hall-of-fame racers, key industry players, announcers, and team managers who have foundational stories to tell. [N8yOPO8DVhY, 2YfCQ-okY4M, FWOG23tuMmI]
- Brad Birdwellon BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Full Circle" Episode with “Bad” Brad Birdwell & Danny Pena
- Ronnie Rio Riouxon BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Rocket Man (Roxi Rioux)" Episode with Ronnie Rioux & Danny Pena
- Bryan Dorseyon BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Announcer" Episode with Bryan Dorsey & Danny Pena
- Doug Davison BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Silver & Black Attack" Episode with Doug Davis & Danny Pena
- Galen Starlinon BMXPERTS Podcast: The "Rockin' the Boat” Episode with Galen Starlin & Danny Pena
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show appears to have minimal direct sponsorship, with one mention of a guest's own brand. The primary value for a sponsor would be reaching a dedicated, older niche audience of die-hard BMX enthusiasts with high nostalgia affinity.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The hosts are Danny Pena and Kevin Wilson.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a weekly long-form video interview with figures from BMX history, primarily from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it appears to release new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Who are the hosts?
- Danny Pena is a lifelong BMX racer from Northern California, and Kevin Wilson is a former bike shop owner and collector from Southern California.
- What kind of guests do they have?
- They interview legendary BMX racers, team managers, announcers, and other influential people from the sport's history. [N8yOPO8DVhY, 2YfCQ-okY4M, FWOG23tuMmI]
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The BMXPERTS Podcast is available on YouTube.
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