X Games gold medalist Kevin Peraza opens up about growing up Mexican American, his dad's sacrifice to give him a shot at BMX, and winning medals in 3 different disciplines. From backyard ramps built by his father — a welder and mechanic from Hermosillo — to standing on top of the X Games podium, this is one of the most powerful stories we've told.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:34 Welcome Kevin Peraza to the podcast

00:03:03 Kevin Peraza's Story

00:14:34 Kevin's Peraza's Mexican American Heritage

00:21:52 The Influence of Kevin's Dad

00:34:01 When Kevin Realized He Could Go Pro

00:48:29 Breakthrough Moment

01:04:43 Kevin Peraza's Riding Style

01:13:52 Chris Joslin Tre' Flips down El Toro

01:21:11 Failing and Trying Again

01:25:22 Kevin Peraza - CON TODO - VANS BMX

01:40:50 Being in a Monster Energy Ad with Lewis Hamilton

01:43:50 Competing in the Free Flow Tour

01:48:49 The Hardest BMX Trick to Learn

01:51:06 What Made Pat Casey So Special

01:57:18 First X Games Appearance

02:04:47 Kevin's Career Turning Point

02:14:09 The Feeling of Winning X Games Gold

02:15:26 Kevin Peraza's First Park Win

02:20:47 Winning a n X Games Medal in 3 Disciplines

02:33:47 Pat Casey's Impact on the Action Sports Community

02:38:28 X Games Osaka BMX Park Best Trick

02:48:29 Power of Visualization

02:53:24 Be Kind to Yourself

03:01:54 Respect to Supercross Riders

03:05:47 Kevin Peraza's 2026 Goals

03:10:19 Closing

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