TPM Episode 396: Rick Thorne, BMX Legend, TV Personality, Singer

The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Rick Thorne is a BMX legend and the grind that he put in to achieve legendary status is why I do these podcasts. Rick wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth in a nice ski town. He grew up with a single mom, a sister, and the support of the infamous Kansas City bike crew, The BMX Brigade, led by Dennis McCoy. Through DMC, Rick saw a pathway to success, and, while it took a decade of grinding to make it happen for himself, Rick made it on his bike and headed west to the land of opportunity. The rest of the story is a total rollercoaster. On the podcast, we talk about the University of Olive Garden, the Hoffman influence, TV work, his band, and so much more. It’s a do not miss episode, and the Inappropriate Questions come from none other than Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla

Rick Thorne Show Notes:

4:00: Poop story, being an artist, Tattoos, his dad leaving young, growing up in Kansan City and getting into BMX

19:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

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23:00: The BMX Brigade, “Don’t Ask” if you’re having fun, DMC, the injury that took away his bike, getting in trouble, and Matt Hoffman

40:30: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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44:00: From State Fairs to Warped Tour to Huck Jam, interviewing big celebrities, acting, and his band playing Warped Tour

58:00: The rollercoaster of life, what happened to it all and re-building and reprogramming himself

61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mike Escamilla